Air conditioner

Abstract

The invention provides an air conditioner. The air conditioner comprises an outdoor unit. The outdoor unit is provided with a condenser and further comprises a humidifying pipe and a humidifying device. And an air outlet of the outdoor unit is communicated with the indoor space through the humidifying pipe. The humidifying device is configured to provide moisture to the condenser fins, so that airflow flowing out of the air outlet of the outdoor unit carries moisture and enters a room through the humidifying pipe, indoor air is humidified, the indoor air humidity is changed, and the comfort level and the experience feeling of a user are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioning, and in particular to an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards are getting higher and higher, they are pursuing a higher quality of life, requiring air conditioners to have the functions of temperature regulation, humidification and fresh air at the same time. At present, there are air conditioners with fresh air function on the market, which introduce part of the air outlet of the air conditioner outdoor unit into the fresh air channel through a pipeline to improve the air supply capacity of the fresh air channel. However, this type of air conditioner only has the functions of temperature regulation and fresh air, and cannot humidify the indoor air at the same time. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present invention is proposed to provide an air conditioner that overcomes the above problems or at least partially solves the above problems, which can solve the problem that the humidity of the fresh air input into the room cannot meet the user's needs, and ultimately achieve the purpose of humidifying the fresh air and improving the user's comfort.

[0004] Specifically, the present invention provides an air conditioner, which includes an outdoor unit, wherein the outdoor unit has a condenser, and the outdoor unit further includes:

[0005] A humidifying pipe, through which the air outlet of the outdoor unit is connected to the indoor room;

[0006] The humidifying device is configured to provide moisture to the condenser so that the airflow flowing out of the air outlet of the outdoor unit carries moisture and enters the room through the humidifying pipe to humidify the room.

[0007] Optionally, the humidifying device comprises a plurality of nozzle sheets arranged in parallel and spaced apart, wherein the nozzle sheet has a transmission space therein, and the nozzle sheet has a water outlet hole connected to the transmission space, and the water in the transmission space can flow to the outside of the nozzle sheet through the water outlet hole;

[0008] Each of the nozzle plates is arranged between two adjacent fins of the condenser, or is arranged on the air inlet side or the air outlet side of the condenser.

[0009] Optionally, the humidifying device is disposed above the condenser and is configured to move water from top to bottom onto the condenser.

[0010] Optionally, the humidifying device is a spraying device; or,

[0011] The humidifying device comprises a water storage chamber, and at least one water outlet hole which is smaller at the top and larger at the bottom is penetrated through the bottom wall of the water storage chamber, and each of the water outlet holes extends along the length direction of the upper end of the condenser.

[0012] Optionally, the air conditioner further comprises:

[0013] a heat exchange device having a humidification channel and configured to cool or heat the airflow in the humidification channel;

[0014] The humidification passage is arranged between the inlet of the humidification pipe and the air outlet of the outdoor unit.

[0015] Optionally, the heat exchange device includes at least one bent and extended heat exchange tube, and the space inside the heat exchange tube is the humidification channel; the heat exchange device is arranged in outdoor air so that the air can directly cool down or heat up the airflow in the humidification channel.

[0016] Optionally, the heat exchange device further includes an exhaust channel, the exhaust channel is thermally connected to the humidification channel, and the inlet of the exhaust channel is connected to the room, so that the residual cold or heat in the exhaust channel can cool or heat the airflow in the humidification channel.

[0017] Optionally, the humidification channel is defined by a heat exchange tube;

[0018] The exhaust passage is defined by an exhaust pipe, and a portion of the exhaust pipe is disposed inside the heat exchange tube;

[0019] The heat exchange tube is provided with heat dissipation fins.

[0020] Optionally, the air conditioner further comprises:

[0021] An indoor unit, wherein a humidification chamber is defined in the indoor unit, and the indoor unit has a humidification air flow outlet communicated with the humidification chamber;

[0022] The indoor unit has a heat exchange air outlet, and the heat exchange air outlet and the humidification air outlet are arranged adjacent to each other.

[0023] Optionally, the air conditioner further comprises:

[0024] A deflector, the deflector being arranged between the inlet of the humidification passage and the air outlet of the outdoor unit, the deflector covering part or all of the air outlet of the outdoor unit;

[0025] A switching device is configured to move the air deflector to a position covering the air outlet of the outdoor unit, or to move the air deflector to a radially outer side of the air outlet of the outdoor unit.

[0026] The present invention provides an air conditioner, wherein a humidifying device provides moisture to a condenser, and under the action of an outdoor fan, the moisture on the condenser volatilizes with the help of a large area of ​​the condenser, and the moisture on the condenser enters the air, changes the air humidity, and humidifies the air. The humidified air is discharged from the air conditioner outdoor unit through the air outlet of the outdoor unit, and enters the humidification pipe through the humidification pipe inlet. The humidified air stably enters the room through the air outlet of the outdoor unit by virtue of the wind pressure of the air outlet of the outdoor unit, humidifies the indoor air, changes the indoor air humidity, and improves the user's comfort and experience.

[0027] Based on the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0029] Figure 1 is a working principle diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a heat exchange device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 is a schematic partial structural diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 is a schematic partial structural diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 4 To describe the air conditioner of the embodiment of the present invention. In the description of this embodiment, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features, that is, include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined. When a feature "includes or contains" one or some of the features it covers, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and may further include other features.

[0034] Unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", "connect", "fix", "couple" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. A person skilled in the art should be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] In addition, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them. That is, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above", "above", and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below", or "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0036] In the description of the present embodiment, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0037] Figure 1 is a working principle diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, and refer to Figures 2 to 4 The embodiment of the present invention provides an air conditioner 100, including an outdoor unit 110. The outdoor unit 110 has a condenser 112, and also includes a humidifying tube 130 and a humidifying device 150. The air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit is connected to the indoor through the humidifying tube 130. The humidifying device 150 is configured to provide moisture to the condenser 112 or in the air duct where the condenser is located, so that the air flow flowing out of the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit carries moisture, and enters the indoor through the humidifying tube 130 to humidify the indoor air.

[0038] In this embodiment, the air conditioner outdoor unit 110 has a condenser 112 and a humidifying device 150. The humidifying process of the air conditioner 100 includes: the humidifying device 150 provides moisture to the condenser 112 or the air duct where the condenser is located. Under the action of the outdoor fan 113, the moisture on the condenser 112 volatilizes with the help of the large area of ​​the condenser 112, and the moisture on the condenser 112 enters the air, changes the air humidity, and humidifies the air. The humidified air is discharged from the air conditioner outdoor unit 110 through the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit, and enters the humidifying pipe 130 through the humidifying pipe inlet 131. There is a large pressure difference between the humidifying pipe inlet 131 and the outlet of the humidifying pipe 130. Under the action of the pressure difference, the humidified air at the humidifying pipe inlet 131 can flow out smoothly from the outlet, and finally flow into the room to humidify the indoor air.

[0039] In this embodiment, the humidified air can be stably introduced into the room through the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit by means of the wind pressure of the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit, humidifying the indoor air, changing the indoor air humidity, and improving the user's comfort and experience. The use of the air conditioner outdoor unit 110 for humidification can make full use of the resources of the air conditioner outdoor unit 110, reduce the complex structure of the indoor unit, and reduce internal noise. In particular, during cooling, the condenser of the outdoor unit 110 can accelerate the evaporation of water, so that more water enters the humidification pipe 130 and enters the room for humidification.

[0040] Specifically, in some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit is connected to the indoor space through the humidifying tube 130. The humidifying device 150 is configured to provide moisture to the gap between the fins of the condenser 112, so that the airflow flowing out of the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit carries moisture and enters the indoor space through the humidifying tube 130 to humidify the indoor air. The space between the fins of the condenser 112 is the condenser upper space, and the space above the fins of the condenser 112 is also the condenser upper space.

[0041] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit is connected to the indoor air through the humidifying tube 130. The humidifying device 150 is configured to provide moisture to the air around the condenser 112, so that the airflow flowing out of the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit carries moisture and enters the indoor air through the humidifying tube 130 to humidify the indoor air. The area around the condenser 112 may be in the air duct where the condenser is located.

[0042] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, a water receiving pan 114 is provided below the condenser 112, and a humidifying device 150 is provided above the condenser 112. The humidifying device 150 is connected to the water receiving pan 114 via a water delivery pipe 160, and a water pump 161 is provided on the water delivery pipe 160.

[0043] In this embodiment, the condensed water in the water receiving tray 114 is transported to the condenser 112 through the water pipe 160 under the action of the water pump 161 to humidify the condenser 112. This ensures that the condensed water can be effectively reused repeatedly and avoids the loss of the condensed water, which is also beneficial to the energy saving of the air conditioner.

[0044] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water receiving tray is connected to tap water, and the tap water is used for humidification. In this embodiment, the tap water is used for humidification, and the tap water is pollution-free and has good safety.

[0045] In some embodiments of the present invention, the humidifying device 150 includes a plurality of nozzle plates arranged in parallel and spaced apart, each of which has a transmission space therein and a water outlet hole connected to the transmission space. The water in the transmission space can flow out of the outside of the nozzle plate through the water outlet hole.

[0046] In this embodiment, the humidifying device 150 is composed of a plurality of parallel and spaced nozzle plates. A water outlet hole is provided on the nozzle plate, and the water outlet hole connects the transmission space inside the nozzle plate and the outside of the nozzle plate. When water flows in the transmission space inside the nozzle plate, the water in the transmission space can flow to the outside of the nozzle plate through the water outlet hole. The water flowing to the outside of the nozzle plate flows downward along the outer wall of the nozzle plate, so that the water in the transmission space is sprayed more evenly to the evaporator after flowing out of the transmission space, and has a better water uniformity effect.

[0047] In some embodiments of the present invention, each nozzle plate is disposed between two adjacent fins of the condenser 112 .

[0048] In this embodiment, the nozzle plate is arranged in the gap formed by the fins. That is, fins are arranged at adjacent positions on both sides of each nozzle plate, and there are gaps between adjacent nozzle plates and fins. This arrangement allows the water flowing out of the internal transmission space of the nozzle plate to be sprayed onto the fins on both sides, thereby making the water more evenly distributed on the condenser 112, and the water uniformity effect is improved.

[0049] In some other embodiments of the present invention, each nozzle plate is disposed on the air inlet side of the condenser 112 , that is, the nozzle plate is disposed on the upwind side of the condenser 112 .

[0050] In this embodiment, the nozzle plate is disposed on the air inlet side of the condenser 112, and the water sprayed from the nozzle plate flows toward the condenser 112 under the influence of the wind direction.

[0051] In some other embodiments of the present invention, each nozzle plate is disposed on the air outlet side of the condenser 112 , that is, the nozzle plate is disposed downwind of the condenser 112 .

[0052] like Figure 4As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the humidifying device 150 is disposed above the condenser 112 and is configured to move water from top to bottom onto the condenser 112 .

[0053] In this embodiment, the water flowing out of the humidifying device 150 falls on the top of the condenser 112, and under the action of gravity, the water flows downward from the top of the condenser 112. In this embodiment, with the help of gravity, the water spreads on the condenser 112, and the contact area between the water and the condenser 112 increases, so that the water is more evenly distributed on the condenser 112, and the water uniformity effect is further improved.

[0054] In some embodiments of the present invention, the humidifying device 150 is a spraying device, and the spraying device is disposed directly above the condenser 112. In this embodiment, the spraying device makes the distribution of water sprayed to the condenser 112 more uniform.

[0055] In some other embodiments of the present invention, it may also be arranged on one side of the condenser 112 .

[0056] In some embodiments of the present invention, the humidifying device 150 includes a water storage chamber, and at least one water outlet hole with a smaller upper part and a larger lower part is penetrated through the bottom wall of the water storage chamber, and each water outlet hole extends along the length direction of the upper end of the condenser 112.

[0057] In this embodiment, the water outlet hole is small at the top and large at the bottom. Compared with a vertical water outlet hole, especially a water outlet hole with a smaller cross-sectional area, a water outlet hole with a small top and a large bottom can make the water flow resistance smaller. After the water flows directly out of the water outlet hole, it falls under the action of gravity without the resistance of the side wall. And because there is a certain drop, the outflowing water forms a water waterfall, and the water of the water waterfall has a certain speed. Moreover, since each water outlet hole extends along the length direction of the upper end of the condenser 112, the longitudinal distribution area of ​​the water flow is larger, which can cover the upper end of the condenser 112, thereby achieving a better humidification effect.

[0058] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner 100 further includes a heat exchange device 120. The heat exchange device 120 has a humidification channel and is configured to cool down or heat up the airflow in the humidification channel.

[0059] In the present embodiment, the air conditioner 100 includes a heat exchange device 120, and the heat exchange device 120 has a humidification channel for the circulation of humidified air flow. The humidified air flow undergoes heat exchange in the heat exchange device 120. During the cooling process of the air conditioner 100, the temperature of the humidified air flow discharged from the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit after heat exchange with the condenser 112 is higher than the temperature of the outside air, and the temperature decreases after heat exchange with the outside air. During the heating process of the air conditioner 100, the temperature of the humidified air flow discharged from the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit after heat exchange with the condenser 112 is lower than the temperature of the outside air, and the temperature increases after heat exchange with the outside air. Whether cooling or heating, after heat exchange between the heat exchange device 120 and the outside air, the temperature of the air flow discharged from the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit will be closer to the outdoor temperature.

[0060] In this embodiment, the heat exchange device 120 is configured to make the temperature of the humidified air flow close to the outdoor wind temperature, thereby improving the air conditioning cooling / heating efficiency and further improving the user's comfort and experience.

[0061] like Figure 2 As shown in some embodiments of the present invention, the humidification channel is arranged between the humidification tube inlet 131 and the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit.

[0062] In this embodiment, the humidification channel is arranged between the air outlet of the outdoor fan 113 and the air inlet of the humidification pipe 130, so that the humidified air discharged from the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit passes through the heat exchange device 120 to exchange heat with the outside air and then flows into the humidification pipe 130, so that the temperature of the air flow entering the humidification pipe 130 can be close to the outdoor wind temperature.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present invention, the heat exchange device 120 includes at least one bent and extended heat exchange tube 122, and the space inside the heat exchange tube 122 is a humidification channel. The heat exchange device 120 is arranged in the outdoor air so that the air directly cools or heats the airflow in the humidification channel.

[0064] In this embodiment, the humidified airflow discharged from the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit passes through the space in the heat exchange tube to reach the humidification tube inlet 131 and enters the humidification tube 130. When the humidified airflow passes through the space in the heat exchange tube 122, it exchanges heat with the outside air outside the heat exchange tube 122.

[0065] In this embodiment, the heat exchange tube 122 is bent, so that the length of the heat exchange tube 122 can be extended within a limited space, and the path of the airflow passing through the heat exchange tube 122 becomes longer. This means that when the fan speed of the outdoor unit is constant, the time for the airflow to flow through the heat exchange tube 122 becomes longer, and the time for heat exchange with the outside air becomes longer accordingly, the heat exchange is more sufficient, and the temperature of the airflow is closer to the temperature of the outside air.

[0066] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the heat exchange device 120 may also include a plurality of bent and extended heat exchange tubes 122, and the space inside the heat exchange tubes 122 is an air flow channel. The plurality may be any integer. In this embodiment, the provision of a plurality of heat exchange tubes 122 can effectively improve the heat exchange efficiency.

[0067] In some embodiments of the present invention, the heat exchange device 120 includes at least one bent and extended heat exchange tube 122 , and each heat exchange tube 122 is provided with a heat dissipation fin 121 .

[0068] In this embodiment, heat dissipation fins 121 are provided on the heat exchange tube 122 to effectively increase the heat exchange area and further improve the heat exchange efficiency under the premise that the air flow velocity and the length of the heat exchange tube 122 are constant.

[0069] In some embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of heat dissipation fins 121 are sequentially arranged along the length direction of the heat exchange tube 122, so that the heat exchange efficiency at each position of the heat exchange tube 122 can be improved. Preferably, the plurality of heat dissipation fins 121 are evenly distributed along the length direction of the heat exchange tube 122.

[0070] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, at least one heat exchange tube 122 includes a plurality of straight tube sections arranged in parallel, and each heat dissipating fin 121 is perpendicular to the straight tube section and is used to pass through all the straight tube sections.

[0071] In this embodiment, the straight tube section passes through the heat dissipation fins 121 perpendicular thereto, which helps to improve the overall stability of the heat exchange tube 122 and increases the area of ​​the heat dissipation fins 121, further improving the heat exchange efficiency.

[0072] In some embodiments of the present invention, the heat exchange device 120 also includes an exhaust channel, which is thermally connected to the humidification channel, and the inlet of the exhaust channel is connected to the room so that the residual cold or heat in the exhaust channel can cool or heat the airflow in the humidification channel.

[0073] In the present embodiment, the inlet of the exhaust passage is connected to the indoor unit, and the temperature of the airflow in the exhaust passage is close to the indoor temperature. During the cooling process of the air conditioner 100, the temperature of the airflow in the exhaust passage is higher than the temperature of the humidified airflow in the humidification passage, and heat exchange occurs between the two, and the temperature of the humidified airflow in the humidification passage decreases. During the heating process of the air conditioner 100, the temperature of the airflow in the exhaust passage is lower than the temperature of the humidified airflow in the humidification passage, and heat exchange occurs between the two, and the temperature of the humidified airflow in the humidification passage increases. Regardless of whether the air conditioner 100 is cooling or heating, after the airflow in the exhaust passage and the humidified airflow in the humidification passage undergo heat exchange, the humidified airflow in the humidification passage can be closer to the indoor temperature. Since the exhaust passage is provided in the present embodiment, the residual cold or residual heat of the exhaust gas of the air conditioner 100 is effectively utilized, energy saving and emission reduction are achieved, and efficiency is improved.

[0074] In some embodiments of the present invention, the humidification channel is defined by the heat exchange tube 122 , the exhaust channel is defined by the exhaust pipe, and a portion of the exhaust pipe is disposed inside the heat exchange tube 122 .

[0075] In the present invention, the heat exchange tube 122 defines a humidification channel, and the exhaust pipe defines an exhaust channel. Part of the exhaust pipe is arranged in the heat exchange tube 122, which means that part of the exhaust channel is located inside the humidification channel, and the two are separated by the exhaust pipe. When the gas in the exhaust pipe flows in the exhaust channel, the gas exchanges heat with the humidified airflow in the humidification channel. At the same time, the humidified airflow in the humidification channel can also exchange heat with the outside air, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency.

[0076] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner 100 further includes an indoor unit. A humidification chamber is defined in the indoor unit, and the indoor unit has a humidification air flow outlet communicated with the humidification chamber. The indoor unit has a heat exchange air outlet, and the heat exchange air outlet and the humidification air flow outlet are arranged adjacent to each other.

[0077] In the present invention, the humidified air flows out of the indoor unit through the humidified air outlet, and the heat exchange air flows out of the indoor unit through the heat exchange air outlet. The heat exchange air outlet and the humidified air outlet are arranged adjacent to each other. The airflow blown out of the heat exchange air outlet can pull and mix with the humidified airflow blown out of the humidified air outlet, thereby achieving a mixed blowing effect.

[0078] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner 100 further includes a deflector 140 , which is disposed between the inlet of the humidification channel and the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit, and the deflector 140 covers a portion of the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit.

[0079] In this embodiment, the air guide cover 140 covers part of the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit, and part of the humidified air flow flowing out of the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit enters the humidification pipe 130, and the rest of the air is discharged into the atmosphere.

[0080] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner 100 further includes a guide cover 140, which is disposed between the inlet of the humidification channel and the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit, and the guide cover 140 covers the entirety of the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit. In this embodiment, the guide cover 140 covers the entirety of the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit, and the humidified airflow flowing out of the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit all enters the humidification pipe 130, so that the air volume is relatively large.

[0081] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner 100 further includes a switching device configured to move the air deflector 140 to a position covering the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit, or to move the air deflector 140 radially outward of the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit.

[0082] In this embodiment, the switching device can control the position change of the air deflector 140. When the air deflector 140 moves to a position covering the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit, the airflow discharged from the air outlet of the outdoor fan 113 flows into the humidification tube 130 through the air deflector 140, and finally enters the room, and delivers the humidified airflow to the room. When the air deflector 140 moves to the radial outer side of the air outlet 111 of the outdoor unit, the humidified airflow discharged from the air outlet of the outdoor fan 113 is directly discharged to the outside atmosphere, and no longer flows into the humidification tube 130 through the air deflector 140, and no longer delivers fresh air to the room.

[0083] Whether there is a need for indoor humidification determines the change in the relative position of the air duct 140 and the air outlet of the outdoor fan 113. In this embodiment, the relative position of the air duct 140 and the air outlet of the outdoor fan 113 can be controlled by the switching device to meet the indoor humidification demand.

[0084] At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that, although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications that conform to the principles of the present invention can still be directly determined or derived based on the content disclosed in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and recognized as covering all these other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, comprising an outdoor unit, wherein the outdoor unit has a condenser, characterized in that: The outdoor unit further comprises: A humidifying pipe, through which the air outlet of the outdoor unit is connected to the indoor room; The humidifying device is configured to provide moisture to the condenser or the air duct where the condenser is located, so that the airflow flowing out of the air outlet of the outdoor unit carries moisture and enters the room through the humidifying pipe to humidify the room.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The humidifying device comprises a plurality of nozzle plates arranged in parallel and at intervals, wherein the nozzle plates have a transmission space therein, and the nozzle plates have a water outlet hole connected to the transmission space, and the water in the transmission space can flow to the outside of the nozzle plates through the water outlet hole; Each of the nozzle plates is arranged between two adjacent fins of the condenser, or is arranged on the air inlet side or the air outlet side of the condenser.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The humidifying device is disposed above the condenser and is configured to move water from top to bottom onto the condenser.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that: The humidifying device is a spraying device; or, The humidifying device comprises a water storage chamber, and at least one water outlet hole which is smaller at the top and larger at the bottom is penetrated through the bottom wall of the water storage chamber, and each of the water outlet holes extends along the length direction of the upper end of the condenser.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A heat exchange device having a humidification channel and configured to cool or heat the airflow in the humidification channel; the humidification channel is arranged between the inlet of the humidification pipe and the air outlet of the outdoor unit.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The heat exchange device includes at least one bent and extended heat exchange tube, and the space inside the heat exchange tube is the humidification channel; the heat exchange device is arranged in outdoor air so that the air can directly cool down or heat up the airflow in the humidification channel.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The heat exchange device also includes an exhaust channel, which is thermally connected to the humidification channel. The inlet of the exhaust channel is connected to the room, so that the residual cold or heat in the exhaust channel can cool or heat the airflow in the humidification channel.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that: The humidification channel is defined by the heat exchange tube; The exhaust passage is defined by an exhaust pipe, and a portion of the exhaust pipe is disposed inside the heat exchange tube; The heat exchange tube is provided with heat dissipation fins.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: An indoor unit, wherein a humidification chamber is defined in the indoor unit, and the indoor unit has a humidification air flow outlet communicated with the humidification chamber; The indoor unit has a heat exchange air outlet, and the heat exchange air outlet and the humidification air outlet are arranged adjacent to each other.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A deflector, the deflector being arranged between the inlet of the humidification passage and the air outlet of the outdoor unit, the deflector covering part or all of the air outlet of the outdoor unit; A switching device is configured to move the air deflector to a position covering the air outlet of the outdoor unit, or to move the air deflector to a radially outer side of the air outlet of the outdoor unit.

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