Deodorization module of water pan and air conditioner

Abstract

The application provides a deodorization module of a water pan and an air conditioner. The water pan is provided with a water receiving groove. A bottom wall of the water receiving groove is provided with a water collecting recess. One side of the water receiving groove is provided with an assembly edge. The deodorization module is arranged in the water receiving groove. The deodorization module comprises an assembly part, a storage part and a flow guide part which are connected in sequence. The assembly part and the assembly edge are pre-positioned through a positioning structure. The assembly part is connected with the assembly edge in a detachable manner. The storage part has a containing cavity which is communicated with the water receiving groove and is used for storing a deodorant. One end of the flow guide part is communicated with the containing cavity, and the other end of the flow guide part extends towards the water collecting recess. The application is beneficial to improving the detachability of the deodorization module. Through pre-positioning assembly, the deodorization module can be prevented from being misassembled. On the other hand, the deodorization module is provided with the flow guide part. The condensed water treated by the deodorant can flow along the flow guide part to the water collecting recess, so that the generation of peculiar smell of the water body can be inhibited.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to a deodorization module for a water tray and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Air conditioners are indispensable electrical appliances in people's daily lives and come in a variety of structural forms. With the continuous improvement of industrial design and the application of new technologies, materials, and shapes in air conditioners, not only have various types of air conditioners been developed, but the structures of air conditioner components have also been optimized accordingly.

[0003] Taking the condensate drain pan of an indoor air conditioner unit as an example, such as the drain pan of a ceiling-mounted unit, the water pump usually only starts pumping water after the condensate level in the drain pan reaches a certain height. This inevitably leads to a certain amount of condensate accumulating in the drain pan at certain times, which can easily cause bacterial growth, resulting in an unpleasant odor from the drain pan and affecting the user's air conditioning experience.

[0004] Therefore, existing technologies often install deodorization modules in the water receiving tank. However, existing deodorization modules often have a complex assembly structure, which not only makes it inconvenient to disassemble or replace the deodorizing agent, but also makes it easy to misassemble, resulting in misaligned installation of the deodorization module and affecting its normal deodorization function. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide a deodorization module for a water tray and an air conditioner, so as to solve the problems of poor ease of disassembly and assembly of the deodorization module in the prior art, and the easy occurrence of misassembly.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is implemented as follows:

[0007] A deodorizing module for a water receiving tray includes a water receiving trough with a water collecting recess on the bottom wall and an assembly edge on one side. The deodorizing module is disposed in the water receiving trough and includes a component, a storage component, and a flow guide component connected in sequence. The component and the assembly edge are pre-positioned by a positioning structure, and the component is detachably connected to the assembly edge. The storage component has a receiving cavity that communicates with the water receiving trough for storing a deodorizing agent. One end of the flow guide component communicates with the receiving cavity, and the other end extends toward the water collecting recess. Therefore, when assembling the deodorization module with the water receiving tank, this application first uses the assembly parts and assembly edges for pre-positioning, and then the assembly parts and assembly edges can be directly connected. At the same time, the guide component automatically faces the water collection recess. On the one hand, this improves the ease of disassembly and assembly of the deodorization module, and on the other hand, the pre-positioning assembly can avoid misassembly of the deodorization module. Furthermore, by setting the guide component, the deodorization module allows the condensate treated with the deodorant to flow directly to the water collection recess along the guide component. At least for the condensate collected in the water collection recess, it can suppress the generation of odors in the water.

[0008] Furthermore, the end of the assembly away from the storage component is provided with a positioning post and a first claw, and the assembly edge is provided with a positioning hole and a bayonet. The positioning post can be inserted into the positioning hole for pre-positioning, and the first claw engages with the bayonet. This allows the assembly and the assembly edge to be directly engaged and assembled after the assembly and the assembly edge are pre-positioned, which helps to improve the ease of disassembly and assembly of the deodorization module and also avoids misassembly of the deodorization module.

[0009] Furthermore, the storage component has a filling port on the side facing the assembly, and the filling port communicates with the receiving cavity. The assembly is detachably connected to the filling port of the storage component. Specifically, the assembly has a second locking claw at the end near the storage component, and the storage component has a flange on the side facing the assembly, with a locking interface on the flange. The second locking claw engages with the locking interface. Thus, when replacing the deodorant, the assembly can be detached from the storage component, and the deodorant in the receiving cavity can be replaced through the filling port.

[0010] Furthermore, the assembly includes a first assembly plate, an extension plate, and a second assembly plate connected in sequence. The first assembly plate is connected to the assembly edge, the extension plate extends toward the bottom wall of the water receiving tank, and the second assembly plate is connected to the storage component. This allows the deodorization module to extend toward the water receiving tank as a whole after being connected to the assembly edge, and in particular, allows the storage component and the flow guide component to be placed in the water receiving tank.

[0011] Furthermore, at least a portion of the sidewall structure of the storage component is perforated and equipped with a filter screen. The receiving cavity can communicate with the water receiving tank through the filter holes of the filter screen. A filter screen is provided at the connection between the flow guide and the receiving cavity. The flow guide can communicate with the receiving cavity through the filter holes of the filter screen, so that the condensate in the water receiving tank enters the receiving cavity through the filter screen. After being treated with deodorant, the water flows into the flow guide after being filtered, preventing deodorant particles from flowing out of the receiving cavity and preventing foreign matter from flowing into the receiving cavity.

[0012] Furthermore, a flow channel is formed between the flow guide and the bottom wall of the water receiving tank. One end of the flow channel is connected to the receiving cavity, and the other end is provided with an extension pipe. The outlet of the extension pipe extends to the top of the water collecting recess, so that the condensate treated by the deodorant can flow into the water collecting recess along the flow channel.

[0013] Furthermore, the bottom wall height of the water receiving tank is greater than or equal to the inlet height of the guide channel, which in turn is greater than the outlet height of the guide channel, which is greater than the height of the water collecting recess. This allows condensate to easily flow into the water collecting recess, while condensate flowing through the deodorization module can also flow along the guide channel to the water collecting recess.

[0014] Furthermore, a flow-blocking ring is provided on the outer edge of the water-collecting recess, and the flow-blocking ring has an avoidance notch. The extension pipe can pass through the avoidance notch and extend to the top of the water-collecting recess. Thus, through the design of the flow-blocking ring, when water in the water tank needs to flow sequentially through the receiving cavity and the guide component before flowing into the water-collecting recess, the water accumulated in the water-collecting recess is treated with the deodorizing agent, effectively increasing the amount of water treated by the deodorizing agent and improving the odor suppression effect.

[0015] An air conditioner includes a water tray and a deodorization module for the water tray, the water tray having a water trough, and the deodorization module being detachably disposed in the water trough.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the deodorization module of the water receiving tray and the air conditioner described in this invention have the following advantages:

[0017] The present invention discloses a deodorizing module and air conditioner with a water collection tray. When assembling the deodorizing module with the water collection tray, the assembly parts are first pre-positioned with the assembly edge, and then the assembly parts can be directly connected to the assembly edge. At the same time, the guide component automatically faces the water collection recess. This not only improves the ease of disassembly and assembly of the deodorizing module, but also avoids misassembly of the deodorizing module through pre-positioning assembly. Furthermore, the deodorizing module, by setting the guide component, allows the condensate treated with the deodorizing agent to flow directly to the water collection recess along the guide component. At least for the condensate collected in the water collection recess, it can play a role in suppressing the generation of odors in the water. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this invention, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the deodorization module and the water receiving tray according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a deodorization module for a water receiving tray according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of a deodorization module for a water receiving tray according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the water receiving tray according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 5 For the embodiments of the present invention in Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0025] 1. Water receiving tray; 11. Water receiving trough; 12. Bottom wall; 13. Air inlet; 14. Assembly edge; 141. Positioning hole; 142. Bayonet; 15. Water collection recess; 16. Baffle ring; 161. Clearance notch; 17. Support platform; 2. Deodorization module; 21. Assembly parts; 211. First assembly plate; 212. Extension plate; 213. Second assembly plate; 214. Positioning post; 215. First claw; 216. Second claw; 22. Storage component; 221. Receiving cavity; 222. Filter frame; 223. Flanged edge; 224. Socket; 23. Flow guide component; 231. Extension pipe; 232. Flow guide channel. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The inventive concepts of this disclosure will be described below using terminology commonly used by those skilled in the art to communicate the essence of their work to others skilled in the art. However, these inventive concepts may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0027] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0028] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0029] In existing technologies, deodorization modules are often installed in the water receiving trough of the water receiving pan. However, existing deodorization modules often have a relatively complex assembly structure, which not only makes it inconvenient to disassemble or replace the deodorizing agent, but also makes it easy to misassemble, resulting in misaligned installation of the deodorization module and affecting its normal deodorization function.

[0030] To address the issues of poor ease of assembly and disassembly of existing deodorization modules and the susceptibility to misassembly, this embodiment proposes a deodorization module with a water collection tray, as shown in the attached figure. Figure 1-5 As shown, the water receiving tray 1 is provided with a water receiving trough 11, the bottom wall 12 of the water receiving trough 11 is provided with a water collecting recess 15, and an assembly edge 14 is provided on one side of the water receiving trough 11. The deodorizing module is disposed in the water receiving trough 11. The deodorizing module includes an assembly 21, a storage component 22, and a flow guide 23 connected in sequence. The assembly 21 and the assembly edge 14 are pre-positioned by a positioning structure, and the assembly 21 is detachably connected to the assembly edge 14. The storage component 22 has a receiving cavity 221 that can communicate with the water receiving trough 11 for storing deodorizing agent. One end of the flow guide 23 communicates with the receiving cavity 221, and the other end extends toward the water collecting recess 15, so that the condensate treated by the deodorizing agent can flow directly along the flow guide 23 to the water collecting recess 15.

[0031] Therefore, when assembling the deodorization module with the water receiving tank 11, the assembly part 21 is first pre-positioned with the assembly edge 14, and then the assembly part 21 can be directly connected to the assembly edge 14. At the same time, the guide part 23 automatically faces the water collection recess 15. On the one hand, this is conducive to improving the ease of disassembly and assembly of the deodorization module. On the other hand, the pre-positioned assembly can avoid misassembly of the deodorization module. Furthermore, by setting the guide part 23, the deodorization module allows the condensate treated with the deodorant to flow directly to the water collection recess 15 along the guide part 23. At least for the condensate collected in the water collection recess 15, it can play a role in suppressing the generation of odor in the water.

[0032] For the assembly between the component 21 and the assembly edge 14, the end of the component 21 away from the storage component 22 is provided with a positioning post 214 and a first claw 215, and the assembly edge 14 is provided with a positioning hole 141 and a bayonet 142. The positioning post 214 and the positioning hole 141 form a positioning structure. The positioning post 214 can be inserted into the positioning hole 141 for pre-positioning. The first claw 215 engages with the bayonet 142, so that after the component 21 and the assembly edge 14 are pre-positioned, the component 21 and the assembly edge 14 can be directly engaged and assembled. This is beneficial to improving the ease of disassembly and assembly of the deodorization module and can also avoid misassembly of the deodorization module.

[0033] The storage component 22 has a filling port on the side facing the assembly 21, which communicates with the receiving cavity 221. The assembly 21 is detachably connected to the filling port of the storage component 22. Specifically, the assembly 21 has a second claw 216 at the end near the storage component 22, and a flange 223 on the side of the storage component 22 facing the assembly 21 (i.e., the filling port). The flange 223 has a locking interface 224, and the second claw 216 engages with the locking interface 224. Thus, when replacing the deodorant, the assembly 21 can be detached from the storage component 22, and the deodorant in the receiving cavity 221 can be replaced through the filling port.

[0034] Based on the above assembly relationship, for the assembly component 21, the assembly component 21 includes a first assembly plate 211, an extension plate 212, and a second assembly plate 213 connected in sequence. The first assembly plate 211 is provided with a positioning post 214 and a first claw 215 on the side facing the assembly edge 14. The extension plate 212 extends toward the bottom wall 12 of the water receiving tank 11. The second assembly plate 213 is provided with a second claw 216 on the side facing the storage component 22. While realizing the assembly between the corresponding components, the deodorization module can extend toward the water receiving tank 11 as a whole after being connected to the assembly edge 14, especially so that the storage component 22 and the flow guide 23 can be placed in the water receiving tank 11.

[0035] In this application, the following may be attached: Figure 3 As shown in the structure, the assembly 21 and the storage component 22 are two separate parts. The second assembly plate 213 is provided with two second claws 216, and the flange 223 is provided with two corresponding card interfaces 224, so that the second assembly plate 213 and the flange 223 are engaged to realize the connection between the assembly 21 and the storage component 22.

[0036] Furthermore, considering that the separate components are easily lost after disassembly, both the second assembly plate 213 and the flange 223 are provided with lanyard holes. One end of the lanyard is connected to the lanyard hole of the second assembly plate 213, and the other end is connected to the lanyard hole of the flange 223. Of course, a hinged connection can also be provided between the assembly 21 and the storage component 22. For example, one side of the second assembly plate 213 is hinged to the flange 223, and the other side is snapped to the flange 223. This allows the assembly 21 to be rotated directly through the hinge shaft after the second assembly plate 213 and the flange 223 are released from the snap-fit ​​relationship, thereby opening the loading port.

[0037] For the storage component 22, at least a portion of its sidewall structure is perforated and equipped with a filter screen (not shown). The receiving cavity 221 can communicate with the water receiving tank 11 through the filter holes of the filter screen. Simultaneously, a filter screen is installed at the connection between the flow guide 23 and the receiving cavity 221. The flow guide 23 can communicate with the receiving cavity 221 through the filter holes of the filter screen, allowing condensate from the water receiving tank 11 to enter the receiving cavity 221 through the filter screen. Water treated with deodorant flows into the flow guide 23 after filtration, preventing deodorant particles from flowing out of the receiving cavity 221 and preventing foreign matter from the water receiving tank 11 from flowing into the receiving cavity 221. Furthermore, the storage component 22 has a filter frame 222 to support the relatively soft filter screen.

[0038] The flow guide 23 can be a pipe structure with a flow guide channel 232, or it can be an attachment. Figure 2 The casing-type structure shown has the flow guide 23 and the storage component 22 integrally formed, such as by injection molding. A flow guide channel 232 is formed between the flow guide 23 and the bottom wall 12 of the water receiving tank 11. One end of the flow guide channel 232 is connected to the receiving cavity 221, and the other end extends toward the water collecting recess 15, so that the condensate treated by the deodorant can flow along the flow guide channel 232 to the water collecting recess 15.

[0039] The bottom wall 12 of the water receiving tank 11 can be approximately flat, with the horizontal ground as a reference. The height of the bottom wall 12 of the water receiving tank 11 is greater than or equal to the inlet height of the guide channel 232, which is greater than the outlet height of the guide channel 232, which is greater than the height of the water collecting recess 15. This allows condensate to easily flow into the water collecting recess 15, and condensate flowing through the deodorization module can also flow along the guide channel 232 to the water collecting recess 15. Simultaneously, the water collecting recess 15 serves as the lowest point, and the water pump's inlet extends into the water collecting recess 15 to extract condensate from the air conditioner.

[0040] An extension pipe 231 is provided on the side of the guide member 23 away from the storage member 22. The outlet of the extension pipe 231 extends to the top of the water collection recess 15, so that all the condensate flowing through the deodorization module can flow into the water collection recess 15.

[0041] Based on this, this application further improves the water tray 1. A flow-blocking ring 16 is provided on the outer edge of the water collection recess 15. The flow-blocking ring 16 has an avoidance notch 161, and the extension pipe 231 can pass through the avoidance notch 161 and extend above the water collection recess 15. Thus, through the setting of the flow-blocking ring 16, when the water accumulated in the water tank 11 needs to flow sequentially through the receiving cavity 221 and the guide member 23, and then into the water collection recess 15, the water accumulated in the water collection recess 15 is treated with a deodorizing agent, which can effectively increase the amount of water treated by the deodorizing agent and improve the odor suppression effect. At the same time, while the assembly part 21 and the assembly edge 14 are pre-positioned through a positioning structure, the extension pipe 231 is aligned with the avoidance notch 161. As the deodorizing module is assembled, the extension pipe 231 also snaps into the avoidance notch 161.

[0042] Taking a conventional ceiling-mounted air conditioner as an example, the bottom wall 12 of the water receiving tank 11 is often equipped with a support platform 17. After the ceiling-mounted air conditioner is installed normally, the support platform 17 can contact the evaporator of the ceiling-mounted air conditioner and support the evaporator. The support platform 17 is provided with several notches so that the condensate generated on both the inner and outer sides of the evaporator can eventually flow into the water collection recess 15. In this application, the deodorization module 2 and the water collection recess 15 can be located on the same side of the support platform 17 (inner or outer side, which can also be understood as the inner or outer side of the evaporator), or the deodorization module 2 can be located on one side of the support platform 17 and the water collection recess 15 can be located on the other side of the support platform 17. The extension pipe 231 of the deodorization module 2 passes through the corresponding notch of the support platform 17 and extends toward the water collection recess 15.

[0043] In this invention, it is not limited to ceiling-mounted units, but can be applied to any air conditioner, including a water tray 1 and the deodorization module 2 described in this application. The water tray 1 has a water trough 11, and the deodorization module is detachably disposed in the water trough 11.

[0044] Meanwhile, the air conditioner typically features an air inlet 13 and an air outlet. The water collection tray 1 has an mounting edge 14 near the air inlet 13 or air outlet. The deodorizing module is detachably connected to the mounting edge 14, allowing for easy disassembly and assembly from the outside of the air conditioner via the air inlet 13 or air outlet. Taking a ceiling-mounted unit as an example, because the air inlet 13 of the ceiling-mounted unit has a larger opening, providing sufficient space for component disassembly and assembly, the mounting edge 14 is located near the air inlet 13 of the water collection tray 1. The deodorizing module is detachably connected to the mounting edge 14, allowing for relatively easy disassembly and assembly of the deodorizing module from the air inlet 13 after removing the ceiling-mounted unit's panel.

[0045] Based on the relevant structures and assembly relationships provided in this application, the air conditioner also includes conventional indoor unit components such as evaporators, impellers, electrical control boxes, and housing assemblies; similarly, the air conditioner also includes an outdoor unit and related components; given that these are prior art, they will not be described in detail here.

[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A deodorizing module for a water receiving tray, characterized in that, The water receiving tray (1) is provided with a water receiving trough (11), and the bottom wall (12) of the water receiving trough (11) is provided with a water collecting recess (15). An assembly edge (14) is provided on one side of the water receiving trough (11). The deodorizing module is provided in the water receiving trough (11). The deodorizing module includes an assembly (21), a storage component (22), and a guide component (23) connected in sequence. The assembly (21) and the assembly edge (14) are pre-positioned by a positioning structure. The assembly (21) is detachably connected to the assembly edge (14). The storage component (22) has a receiving cavity (221) that can communicate with the water receiving trough (11) for storing deodorant. One end of the guide component (23) communicates with the receiving cavity (221), and the other end extends toward the water collecting recess (15). The storage component (22) has a filling port on the side facing the assembly (21), the filling port is connected to the receiving cavity (221), and the assembly (21) is detachably connected to the filling port of the storage component (22). A flow channel (232) is formed between the flow guide (23) and the bottom wall (12) of the water receiving tank (11). One end of the flow channel (232) is connected to the receiving cavity (221), and the other end is provided with an extension pipe (231). The outlet of the extension pipe (231) extends to the top of the water collecting recess (15).

2. The deodorization module for a water receiving tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The assembly (21) is provided with a positioning post (214) and a first claw (215) at the end away from the storage component (22). The assembly edge (14) is provided with a positioning hole (141) and a slot (142). The positioning post (214) can be inserted into the positioning hole (141) for pre-positioning. The first claw (215) engages with the slot (142).

3. The deodorization module for a water receiving tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The assembly (21) has a second claw (216) at one end near the storage component (22), and the storage component (22) has a flange (223) on the side facing the assembly (21). The flange (223) has a card interface (224), and the second claw (216) engages with the card interface (224).

4. The deodorization module for a water receiving tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The assembly (21) includes a first assembly plate (211), an extension plate (212), and a second assembly plate (213) connected in sequence. The first assembly plate (211) is connected to the assembly edge (14), the extension plate (212) extends toward the bottom wall (12) of the water receiving tank (11), and the second assembly plate (213) is connected to the storage component (22).

5. The deodorization module for a water receiving tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least a portion of the sidewall structure of the storage component (22) is hollowed out and a filter screen is provided. The receiving cavity (221) can be connected to the water receiving tank (11) through the filter holes of the filter screen. A filter screen is provided at the communication port between the flow guide (23) and the receiving cavity (221). The flow guide (23) can be connected to the receiving cavity (221) through the filter holes of the filter screen.

6. The deodorization module for a water receiving tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height of the bottom wall (12) of the water receiving trough (11) is greater than or equal to the inlet height of the flow guiding channel (232) and the outlet height of the flow guiding channel (232) and the height of the water collecting recess (15).

7. The deodorization module for a water receiving tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, A flow-blocking ring (16) is provided on the outer edge of the water-collecting recess (15). The flow-blocking ring (16) is provided with a clearance notch (161). The extension pipe (231) can pass through the clearance notch (161) and extend to the top of the water-collecting recess (15).

8. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes a water tray (1) and a deodorization module of the water tray according to any one of claims 1-7. The water tray (1) has a water trough (11), and the deodorization module is disposed in the water trough (11) in a detachable manner.

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