Air conditioner and humidification control method

Abstract

The invention discloses an air conditioner and a humidification control method. The air conditioner comprises a shell; the first fan assembly is arranged in the shell and is provided with an air supply outlet; the heat exchanger is arranged in the shell; the humidifying module is arranged in the shell and located between the first fan assembly and the heat exchanger, and the humidifying module and the air supply outlet are arranged in a staggered mode.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of electrical appliance technology, and specifically relates to an air conditioner and a humidification control method. Background Art

[0002] As people's requirements for indoor air quality continue to increase, air conditioning systems with only temperature adjustment functions can no longer meet people's requirements, especially in the winter in the north, when the indoor air is extremely dry. Existing air conditioners generally do not have a humidification function, especially central air conditioners, multi-split units, home units and other systems, which cannot adjust the indoor air humidity.

[0003] In the prior art, the air conditioner only has the function of temperature adjustment, but does not have the function of humidification and humidity adjustment, and cannot meet people's needs. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides an air conditioner and a humidification control method, aiming to at least solve the technical problem that the air conditioner has only a temperature adjustment function but not a humidification and humidity control function to a certain extent.

[0005] The technical solution of the present invention is:

[0006] An air conditioner is special in that it includes: a shell; a first fan assembly, which is arranged in the shell and has an air supply port; a heat exchanger, which is arranged in the shell; a humidification module, which is arranged in the shell and is located between the first fan assembly and the heat exchanger, and the humidification module is staggered with the air supply port.

[0007] Since the first fan assembly is arranged in the shell and has an air outlet, the first fan assembly is supported by the shell. Since the heat exchanger is arranged in the shell, the heat exchanger is supported by the shell. Since the humidification module is arranged in the shell and located between the first fan assembly and the heat exchanger, when humidification is needed, the humidification module is started to realize the function of humidification and humidity adjustment, thereby improving the user experience.

[0008] When the air conditioner is cooling or heating, the first fan assembly is started to allow air to reach the heat exchanger through the air supply port. After the air exchanges heat with the heat exchanger, it enters the room for cooling or heating. Since the humidification module and the air supply port are staggered, the humidification module will not block the air sent out by the air supply port during the process of the air supply port sending air to the heat exchanger. In other words, the humidification module is in the air supply blind area and will not affect the air volume of the air conditioner, thereby ensuring the cooling or heating effect. At the same time, the unused air supply blind area in the shell is utilized, and the excess space in the shell is not occupied. The space in the shell is fully utilized, which is convenient for the arrangement of components in the shell. It does not affect the functional layout of the air conditioner as a whole, nor does it increase the outer dimensions of the shell, thereby improving space utilization.

[0009] Since the humidification module is an independent component, when cooling or heating is not needed, the humidification module can also be started independently to realize the function of humidification and humidity adjustment, further improving the user experience.

[0010] When the air conditioner is cooling or heating and the humidification module is started, the water mist discharged by the humidification module will pass through the heat exchanger. When the air conditioner is heating, the temperature at the heat exchanger is high, and there may be tiny water droplets in the water mist discharged by the humidification module. When the tiny water droplets pass through the heat exchanger, the heat exchanger can heat the tiny water droplets, so that the tiny water droplets quickly evaporate into water vapor to achieve the vaporization of the tiny water droplets, avoid the tiny water droplets from entering the room, and further improve the user experience. When the air conditioner is cooling, there may be tiny water droplets in the water mist discharged by the humidification module. When the tiny water droplets pass through the heat exchanger, they will be blocked by the heat exchanger and guided to the water receiving tray of the air conditioner by the heat exchanger, avoid the tiny water droplets from entering the room, and further improve the user experience.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first fan assembly includes: a fan, disposed in the shell; a partition, disposed in the shell and located between the fan and the heat exchanger, and the partition is provided with the air supply port connected to the fan to achieve air supply.

[0012] In some embodiments, the fan includes: a first driver, disposed in the shell; two first wind wheels, respectively located on opposite sides of the first driver and connected to the action end of the first driver, the number of the air supply outlets is two, and the two air supply outlets are respectively opposite to the two first wind wheels; wherein the humidification module is located between the two air supply outlets to ensure the air supply volume.

[0013] In some embodiments, the area of ​​the partition opposite to the first driver is recessed toward the first driver to form a receiving groove; wherein the humidification module is partially disposed in the receiving groove to further utilize the space in the shell.

[0014] In some embodiments, a projection of the first driver along the air supply direction at least partially overlaps with the humidification module to prevent the humidification module from blocking the air delivered from the air supply port.

[0015] In some embodiments, the humidification module includes: a water tank, which is arranged in the shell and located between the first fan assembly and the heat exchanger, and the water tank and the air supply port are staggered; an air inlet member, which is arranged on the water tank to form a accommodating chamber with the water tank, and the air inlet member is provided with an air inlet connected to the accommodating chamber; a water absorption assembly, which is rotatably arranged in the accommodating chamber and connected to the water tank; a crushing member, which is arranged in the accommodating chamber to crush water sucked out by the water absorption assembly; a second fan assembly, which is arranged on the air inlet member and connected to the inner cavity of the shell and the accommodating chamber; a driving assembly, the fixed end of which is arranged on the second fan assembly, and the action end of the driving assembly is connected to the water absorption assembly and the second fan assembly, so that the air conditioner has the function of humidification and humidity control.

[0016] In some embodiments, the water tank includes: a water holding portion; a partition portion, arranged in the water holding portion to separate the water holding portion into a water holding chamber and a water absorption chamber connected to the water holding chamber, and the water absorption component is connected to the water absorption chamber to ensure that the water absorption component can absorb water.

[0017] In some embodiments, the water absorption component includes: a suction tube, rotatably disposed in the water tank, and provided with a water outlet and a water inlet connected to the water tank; a first water-spinning component, connected to the circumference of the suction tube; a second water-spinning component, spaced apart from the first water-spinning component to form a drainage channel connected to the water outlet, the drainage channel being opposite to the crushing component; wherein the area of ​​the water outlet is larger than the area of ​​the water inlet to absorb water in the water tank.

[0018] In some embodiments, the crushing member and the air inlet member are spaced apart to form a soundproof cavity to reduce noise.

[0019] In some embodiments, the driving assembly includes: a driving housing, which is provided on the second fan assembly and located outside the accommodating cavity, and the actuating end of the driving assembly is connected to the water absorption assembly and the second fan assembly; a second driver, whose fixed end is provided in the driving housing, and the actuating end of the second driver is connected to the second fan assembly and the water absorption assembly to drive the water absorption assembly and the second fan assembly to move.

[0020] Based on the same inventive concept, the present invention also provides a humidification control method. Based on the air conditioner, the humidification control method includes: obtaining a humidification instruction; obtaining a liquid level value of the humidification module; if the liquid level value is greater than a first set liquid level value, starting the humidification module.

[0021] In some embodiments, the humidification control method also includes: if the liquid level value is less than or equal to the first set liquid level value, stopping the humidification module and supplying water to the humidification module; if the liquid level value is greater than or equal to the second set liquid level value, stopping supplying water to the humidification module; wherein the first set liquid level value is less than the second set liquid level value. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner in some embodiments;

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of removing the heat exchanger from the air conditioner;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Rear view of the central air conditioner;

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 3 AA section view of the central air conditioner;

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A top view of the air conditioner;

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the humidification module of the air conditioner;

[0029] Figure 7 for Figure 6 BB section view of the medium humidification module;

[0030] Figure 8 for Figure 6 Exploded view of the humidification module;

[0031] Fig. 9 for Figure 6 Side view of the humidification module;

[0032] Fig.10 The figure is a flow chart of a humidification control method according to some embodiments.

[0033] In the attached figure:

[0034] Housing 10;

[0035] A first fan assembly 20, an air outlet 201, a fan 202, a first driver 2021, a first wind wheel 2022, and a partition 203;

[0036] Heat exchanger 30;

[0037] Humidification module 40, water tank 401, water containing part 4011, partition 4012, water containing chamber 4013, water absorption chamber 4014, air inlet 402, air inlet 4021, support part 4022, air inlet 4023, water absorption assembly 403, suction pipe 4031, water outlet 4032, water inlet 4033, first water throwing part 4034, second water throwing part 4035, drainage channel 4036, crushing part 404, second fan assembly 405, volute 4051, second wind wheel 4052, drive assembly 406, drive housing 4061, second driver 4062, connecting shaft 4063, sound insulation chamber 407, mixing chamber 408, liquid level meter 409, first liquid level meter 4091, second liquid level meter 4092, water supply pipe 410, control valve 411. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0039] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between various components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0040] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connection", "fixation", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixation" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0041] In addition, in the present invention, descriptions such as "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in the field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0042] The present application is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0043] The air conditioner and humidification control method provided in this embodiment are intended to at least to some extent solve the technical problem that the air conditioner has only a temperature adjustment function but no humidification function.

[0044] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner in some embodiments; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of removing the heat exchanger from the air conditioner; Figure 3 for Figure 1 Rear view of the central air conditioner; Figure 4 for Figure 3 AA section view of the central air conditioner; Figure 5 for Figure 1 Top view of the air conditioner. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The air conditioner of the embodiment of the present application includes: a housing 10, a first fan assembly 20, a heat exchanger 30 and a humidification module 40. The first fan assembly 20 is arranged in the housing 10 and has an air outlet 201. The heat exchanger 30 is arranged in the housing 10. The humidification module 40 is arranged in the housing 10 and is located between the first fan assembly 20 and the heat exchanger 30, and the humidification module 40 is staggered with the air outlet 201.

[0045] Along the air supply direction, the heat exchanger 30 and the first fan assembly 20 are arranged at a distance.

[0046] The air conditioner may be a ducted air conditioner.

[0047] Since the first fan assembly 20 is disposed in the shell 10 and has an air outlet 201, the first fan assembly 20 is supported by the shell 10. Since the heat exchanger 30 is disposed in the shell 10, the heat exchanger 30 is supported by the shell 10. Since the humidification module 40 is disposed in the shell 10 and is located between the first fan assembly 20 and the heat exchanger 30, when humidification is needed, the humidification module 40 is started to realize the function of humidification and humidity adjustment to improve the user experience.

[0048] In the prior art, in order to enable the air conditioner to have the function of humidification and humidity control, the following methods are used:

[0049] 1. External humidification module. However, the humidification module needs to be installed separately and may not be installed when the ceiling space is limited.

[0050] 2. Built-in humidification module, however, the humidification module generally needs to be placed on the air outlet duct. The high-humidity air of the humidification module is taken away by the wind in the air outlet duct, which will cause air volume attenuation, air volume loss and performance degradation.

[0051] When the air conditioner is cooling or heating, the first fan assembly 20 is started to allow wind to reach the heat exchanger 30 through the air supply port 201. After the wind exchanges heat with the heat exchanger 30, it enters the room for cooling or heating. Since the humidification module 40 and the air supply port 201 are staggered, the humidification module 40 will not block the wind sent out by the air supply port 201 during the process of the air supply port 201 sending the air to the heat exchanger 30. In other words, the humidification module 40 is in the air supply blind area and will not affect the air volume of the air conditioner, thereby ensuring the cooling or heating effect. At the same time, the unused air supply blind area in the shell 10 is utilized, and the excess space of the shell 10 is not occupied. The space in the shell 10 is fully utilized, which is convenient for the arrangement of components in the shell 10. It does not affect the functional layout of the air conditioner as a whole, nor does it increase the outer dimensions of the shell 10, thereby improving space utilization.

[0052] Since the humidification module 40 is an independent component, when cooling or heating is not needed, the humidification module 40 can also be started independently to achieve the function of humidification and humidity control, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0053] When the air conditioner is cooling or heating and the humidification module 40 is started, the water mist discharged by the humidification module 40 will pass through the heat exchanger 30. When the air conditioner is heating, the temperature at the heat exchanger 30 is relatively high. There may be tiny water droplets in the water mist discharged by the humidification module 40. When the tiny water droplets pass through the heat exchanger 30, the heat exchanger 30 can heat the tiny water droplets so that the tiny water droplets quickly evaporate into water vapor to achieve the vaporization of the tiny water droplets, thereby preventing the tiny water droplets from entering the room, thereby further improving the user experience. When the air conditioner is cooling, there may be tiny water droplets in the water mist discharged by the humidification module 40. When the tiny water droplets pass through the heat exchanger 30, they will be blocked by the heat exchanger 30 and guided to the water receiving tray of the air conditioner by the heat exchanger 30, thereby preventing the tiny water droplets from entering the room, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0054] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, in order to achieve air supply, the first fan assembly 20 includes: a fan 202 and a partition 203. The fan 202 is disposed in the housing 10. The partition 203 is disposed in the housing 10 and is located between the fan 202 and the heat exchanger 30. The partition 203 is provided with an air supply port 201 connected to the fan 202. The fan 202 can be a cross-flow fan.

[0055] In some embodiments, when cooling or heating is to be performed, the fan 202 is started so that the wind passes through the air outlet 201 to reach the heat exchanger 30. After the wind exchanges heat with the heat exchanger 30, it enters the room to achieve cooling or heating.

[0056] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, in order to ensure the air volume, the fan 202 includes: a first driver 2021 and two first wind wheels 2022. The first driver 2021 is disposed in the housing 10. The two first wind wheels 2022 are respectively located on opposite sides of the first driver 2021 and connected to the action end of the first driver 2021. The number of air outlets 201 is two, and the two air outlets 201 are respectively opposite to the two first wind wheels 2022. The first driver 2021 can be a motor.

[0057] In some embodiments, when cooling or heating is required, the first driver 2021 is started, and the action end of the first driver 2021 drives the two first wind wheels 2022 to rotate, which can reduce costs. At the same time, during the rotation of the two first wind wheels 2022, the wind passes through the air supply port 201 to reach the heat exchanger 30. After the wind exchanges heat with the heat exchanger 30, it enters the room to achieve cooling or heating.

[0058] In some embodiments, the humidification module 40 is located between the two air supply ports 201, so that the humidification module 40 is staggered with the two air supply ports 201. In the process of the air supply ports 201 sending air to the heat exchanger 30, the humidification module 40 will not block the air sent out by the air supply ports 201. In other words, the humidification module 40 is in the air supply blind area and will not affect the air volume of the air conditioner, thereby ensuring the cooling or heating effect. At the same time, the unused air supply blind area in the shell 10 is utilized, and the excess space of the shell 10 is not occupied. The space in the shell 10 is fully utilized, which is convenient for the arrangement of components in the shell 10. It does not affect the functional layout of the entire air conditioner, nor does it increase the outer dimensions of the shell 10, thereby improving space utilization.

[0059] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, since the size of the first driver 2021 is smaller than the size of the first wind wheel 2022, in order to further utilize the space in the housing 10, the area of ​​the partition 203 opposite to the first driver 2021 is recessed in the direction of the first driver 2021 to form a receiving groove. The humidification module 40 is partially arranged in the receiving groove, so that there is enough space in the housing 10 to accommodate the humidification module 40, and it will not occupy the extra space of the housing 10, making full use of the space in the housing 10, facilitating the arrangement of the components in the housing 10, not affecting the functional layout of the air conditioner, and not increasing the outer size of the housing 10, thereby improving the space utilization rate. At the same time, it will not affect the arrangement of the air outlet 201, so that the humidification module 40 will not block the wind sent out by the air outlet 201, that is, the humidification module 40 is in the air supply blind area, which will not affect the air volume of the air conditioner, and ensure the cooling or heating effect.

[0060] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, in order to prevent the humidification module 40 from blocking the wind delivered by the air supply port 201, the projection of the first driver 2021 along the air supply direction at least partially overlaps with the humidification module 40 to prevent the humidification module 40 from affecting the arrangement of the air supply port 201, so that the humidification module 40 will not block the wind delivered by the air supply port 201. In other words, the humidification module 40 is in the air supply blind spot and will not affect the air output of the air conditioner, thereby ensuring the cooling or heating effect.

[0061] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the humidification module of the air conditioner; Figure 7 for Figure 6 BB section view of the medium humidification module; Figure 8 for Figure 6 Exploded view of the humidification module; Fig. 9 for Figure 6 Side view of the humidification module. Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Fig. 9 In some embodiments, in order to enable the air conditioner to have the function of humidification and humidity control, the humidification module 40 includes: a water tank 401, an air inlet 402, a water absorption component 403, a crushing component 404, a second fan component 405 and a driving component 406. The water tank 401 is arranged in the housing 10 and is located between the first fan component 20 and the heat exchanger 30. The water tank 401 and the air supply port 201 are staggered. The air inlet 402 is arranged on the water tank 401 to form a receiving cavity with the water tank 401. The air inlet 402 is supported by the water tank 401, and the air inlet 402 is provided with an air inlet 4023 connected to the receiving cavity. The water absorption component 403 is rotatably arranged in the receiving cavity and is connected to the water tank 401. The crushing component 404 is arranged in the receiving cavity to crush the water sucked out by the water absorption component 403. The second fan assembly 405 is disposed on the air inlet 402 and communicates with the inner cavity and the accommodating cavity of the housing 10, and is supported by the air inlet 402. The fixed end of the driving assembly 406 is disposed on the second fan assembly 405, and the action end of the driving assembly 406 is connected to the water absorption assembly 403 and the second fan assembly 405.

[0062] In some embodiments, when humidification and humidity control are required, the driving component 406 is started, and the action end of the driving component 406 drives the water absorption component 403 and the second fan component 405 to rotate. The water absorption component 403 rotates in the water tank 401. Under the action of centrifugal force, the water absorption component 403 extracts water in the water tank 401 and transports the water to the crushing member 404. Under the action of centrifugal force, the water quickly hits the crushing member 404, so that the water is at least partially atomized to form water mist, and the water that is not atomized will fall into the water tank 401 under the action of gravity, which can be reused to reduce costs. During the rotation of the second fan component 405, the wind enters the accommodating chamber through the air inlet 4023, and after mixing with the water mist, it drives the water mist through the second fan component 405 into the inner cavity of the housing 10, and then enters the room through the heat exchanger 30 to achieve humidification and humidity control, and improve the user experience.

[0063] In some embodiments, the water mist is delivered into the room through the second fan assembly 405, and there is no need to use the wind generated by the first fan assembly 20 to carry away the water mist, which will not affect the air volume of the air conditioner, thereby ensuring the cooling or heating effect.

[0064] In some embodiments, when cooling or heating is not needed, the driving component 406 can be started independently to drive the second fan component 405 and the water absorption component 403 to rotate, so as to achieve the function of humidification and humidity control, and further improve the user experience.

[0065] In the prior art, if the wet film humidification mode is adopted, it needs to be replaced regularly for about half a year, and maintenance costs and maintenance time are required. If the humidification is performed in the form of electric heating, white powder and other phenomena will be generated due to heating calcification, and it consumes electricity and has high cost of use. In some embodiments, the water extracted by the water absorption component 403 is crushed by the crushing member 404, realizing the physical crushing humidification technology, which will not cause problems such as drainage and white powder caused by heating and spraying, reducing energy loss, reducing costs, and at the same time, reducing maintenance costs.

[0066] In some embodiments, one driving assembly 406 can simultaneously drive the water absorption assembly 403 and the second fan assembly 405 to rotate, which can reduce costs.

[0067] Combination Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, in order to ensure that the water absorbing assembly 403 can absorb water, the water tank 401 includes: a water containing portion 4011 and a partition 4012. The partition 4012 is disposed in the water containing portion 4011 to separate the water containing portion 4011 into a water containing chamber 4013 and a water absorbing chamber 4014 communicating with the water containing chamber 4013, and the water absorbing assembly 403 communicates with the water absorbing chamber 4014. The partition 4012 is annular.

[0068] During the rotation of the water absorbing component 403, the water will be driven to rotate. Under the action of centrifugal force, the water will move toward the inner wall of the water tank 401. The movement space of the water is too large, resulting in a low water level at the location of the water absorbing component 403, which may cause the water absorbing component 403 to be unable to extract water from the water tank 401. In some embodiments, the water containing part 4011 is divided into a water containing chamber 4013 and a water absorbing chamber 4014 by a partition 4012, and the water absorbing component 403 is connected to the water absorbing chamber 4014 to reduce the movement space of the water. At the same time, the water in the water containing chamber 4013 will always enter the water absorbing chamber 4014, so that the amount of water in the water absorbing chamber 4014 is constant, and then it is ensured that the water in the water absorbing chamber 4014 will always cover the water inlet 4033 of the water absorbing component 403 to avoid the occurrence of empty suction.

[0069] In some embodiments, a through hole connecting the water containing chamber 4013 and the water absorbing chamber 4014 is opened at the bottom of the partition 4012, so that water in the water containing chamber 4013 can enter the water absorbing chamber 4014 through the through hole, so that the water absorbing component 403 can absorb water.

[0070] Combination Figure 7 and Figure 8In some embodiments, in order to absorb water in the water tank 401 and also to throw the water toward the crushing member 404, the water absorption component 403 includes: a suction pipe 4031, a first water-throwing member 4034, and a second water-throwing member 4035. The suction pipe 4031 is rotatably arranged in the water tank 401, and is provided with a water outlet 4032 and a water inlet 4033 connected to the water tank 401. The first water-throwing member 4034 is connected to the circumference of the suction pipe 4031. The second water-throwing member 4035 is spaced apart from the first water-throwing member 4034 to form a drainage channel 4036 connected to the water outlet 4032, and the drainage channel 4036 is opposite to the crushing member 404. The second water-throwing member 4035 is connected to the action end of the driving component 406 and the first water-throwing member 4034. Among them, the area of ​​the water outlet 4032 is larger than the area of ​​the water inlet 4033.

[0071] In some embodiments, the action end of the driving assembly 406 drives the first water-spinning member 4034 to rotate through the second water-spinning member 4035, and the first water-spinning member 4034 drives the suction tube 4031 to rotate. When the suction tube 4031 rotates in the water tank 401, because the area of ​​the water outlet 4032 is larger than the area of ​​the water inlet 4033, under the action of centrifugal force, the suction tube 4031 can extract water in the water tank 401, and the water in the water tank 401 enters the drainage channel 4036 through the water inlet 4033 and the water outlet 4032 in sequence. The second water-spinning member 4035 and the first water-spinning member 4034 are also rotating, and under the action of centrifugal force, the water in the drainage channel 4036 can quickly hit the crushing member 404, so that the water is at least partially atomized to form water mist, and the water that is not atomized will fall into the water tank 401 under the action of gravity, and can be reused, thereby reducing costs.

[0072] In some embodiments, the crushing member 404 is annular, so that the crushing member 404 can crush the water in the drainage channel 4036 that is thrown toward the crushing member 404 from all directions.

[0073] Combination Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the air inlet member 402 includes: an air inlet portion 4021 and a support portion 4022. The air inlet portion 4021 is annular, one end of the air inlet portion 4021 is connected to the circumference of the support portion 4022, and the other end is disposed on the water containing portion 4011 of the water tank 401, and the air inlet portion 4021 is supported by the water containing portion 4011, and a receiving cavity is formed at the same time, and the air inlet 4023 is provided on the air inlet portion 4021. The support portion 4022 is opposite to the water tank 401, and the crushing member 404 is disposed on the end surface of the support portion 4022 facing the water tank 401, and the crushing member 404 is supported by the support portion 4022.

[0074] In some embodiments, in order to reduce noise, the crushing piece 404 is spaced apart from the air inlet piece 402 to form a soundproof chamber 407. The crushing piece 404 can block the working noise of the second fan assembly 405 and the noise of water hitting the crushing piece 404, so as to reduce the possibility of the working noise of the second fan assembly 405 and the noise of water hitting the crushing piece 404 being transmitted through the air inlet 4023, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0075] In some embodiments, the crushing member 404 is arranged in the accommodating chamber and is spaced apart from the air inlet portion 4021 of the air inlet member 402 to separate the accommodating chamber into a soundproof chamber 407 and a mixing chamber 408 connected to the soundproof chamber 407. When the second fan assembly 405 is started, the wind enters the mixing chamber 408 through the air inlet 4023 and the soundproof chamber 407 in turn, and the water extracted by the water absorption assembly 403 is at least partially atomized into water mist in the mixing chamber 408 through the crushing member 404. After the wind and the water mist are mixed in the mixing chamber 408, they enter the inner cavity of the shell 10 through the second fan assembly 405, and then enter the room through the heat exchanger 30 to achieve humidification and humidity control, thereby improving the user experience.

[0076] In some embodiments, the crushing piece 404 can not only atomize the water delivered by the water absorbing component 403, but also block the transmission of noise, thereby achieving dual purposes and reducing costs.

[0077] Combination Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, in order to send out the water mist in the receiving chamber, the second fan assembly 405 includes: a volute 4051 and a second wind wheel 4052. The volute 4051 is arranged on the air inlet member 402 and is connected with the inner cavity of the housing 10 and the receiving chamber. The second wind wheel 4052 is rotatably arranged in the volute 4051. Among them, the second wind wheel 4052 can be a centrifugal wind wheel, and the volute 4051 is arranged on the support portion 4022 of the air inlet member 402, and the volute 4051 is supported by the support portion 4022.

[0078] In some embodiments, when humidification and humidity control are required, the drive component 406 is started, and the action end of the drive component 406 is connected to the second wind wheel 4052. The action end of the drive component 406 drives the second wind wheel 4052 to rotate in the volute 4051. During the rotation of the second wind wheel 4052, the wind enters the accommodating chamber through the air inlet 4023 and, after mixing with the water mist, drives the water mist to pass through the volute 4051 into the inner cavity of the shell 10, and then enters the room through the heat exchanger 30, so as to achieve humidification and humidity control and improve the user experience.

[0079] Combination Figure 7 and Figure 8In some embodiments, in order to drive the water absorption component 403 and the second fan component 405 to move, the driving component 406 includes: a driving housing 4061 and a second driver 4062. The driving housing 4061 is disposed on the second fan component 405 and is located outside the accommodating cavity, and the action end of the driving component 406 is connected to the water absorption component 403 and the second fan component 405. The fixed end of the second driver 4062 is disposed in the driving housing 4061, and the action end of the second driver 4062 is connected to the second fan component 405 and the water absorption component 403. Among them, the second driver 4062 can be a motor.

[0080] In some embodiments, the second driver 4062 is accommodated by the driving housing 4061 to protect the second driver 4062 and ensure the safety of the second driver 4062. At the same time, the top of the second fan assembly 405 can be closed to prevent water mist leakage. The second driver 4062 drives the second fan assembly 405 and the water absorption assembly 403 to operate. The water absorption assembly 403 rotates in the water tank 401. Under the action of centrifugal force, the water absorption assembly 403 extracts water in the water tank 401 and transports the water to the crushing member 404. Under the action of centrifugal force, the water quickly hits the crushing member 404, so that the water is at least partially atomized to form water mist, and the water that is not atomized will fall into the water tank 401 under the action of gravity, and can be reused, reducing costs. During the rotation of the second fan assembly 405, wind enters the accommodating chamber through the air inlet 4023 and, after mixing with the water mist, drives the water mist through the second fan assembly 405 into the inner cavity of the shell 10, and then enters the room through the heat exchanger 30 to achieve humidification and humidity control, thereby improving the user experience.

[0081] In some embodiments, the action end of the second driver 4062 can be connected to the second fan assembly 405 and the water absorption assembly 403 through the connecting shaft 4063, so that one second driver 4062 can simultaneously drive the water absorption assembly 403 and the second fan assembly 405 to rotate, which can reduce costs. The connecting shaft 4063 is coaxially arranged with the second fan assembly 405 and the water absorption assembly 403 to ensure the stability of the rotation of the second fan assembly 405 and the water absorption assembly 403.

[0082] Combination Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, in order to detect the liquid level in the water tank 401, the humidification module 40 further includes: two liquid level gauges 409. The two liquid level gauges 409 are arranged on the water tank 401, and the two liquid level gauges 409 are supported by the water tank 401. The two liquid level gauges 409 are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the water tank 401.

[0083] In some embodiments, the two liquid level gauges 409 include: a first liquid level gauge 4091 and a second liquid level gauge 4092. The first liquid level gauge 4091 is located below the second liquid level gauge 4092. If the liquid level value detected by the first liquid level gauge 4091 is less than or equal to the first set liquid level value, indicating that the amount of water in the water tank 401 is small, the driving component 406 is stopped from operating, and water is supplied to the water tank 401 to ensure that humidification and humidity adjustment can be carried out normally. If the liquid level value detected by the second liquid level gauge 4092 is greater than or equal to the second set liquid level value, indicating that there is more water in the water tank 401, the water supply to the water tank 401 is stopped to avoid the water in the water tank 401 from overflowing and ensure the user experience. Among them, the first set liquid level value is less than the second set liquid level value.

[0084] Combination Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, in order to supply water to the water tank 401 , the humidification module 40 further includes a water supply pipe 410 . The water supply pipe 410 is connected to the water tank 401 , and a control valve 411 is provided on the water supply pipe 410 , which can control the on and off of the water supply pipe 410 .

[0085] In some embodiments, the water supply pipe 410 can be connected to tap water or other self-pressurized water source systems. When it is necessary to supply water to the water tank 401, the control valve 411 is opened, and the water supply pipe 410 supplies water to the water tank 401. When it is not necessary to supply water to the water tank 401, the control valve 411 is closed, and the water supply pipe 410 stops supplying water to the water tank 401.

[0086] Based on the same inventive concept, the present application also provides a humidification control method, based on an air conditioner, the humidification control method includes:

[0087] Step S1, obtaining a humidification instruction.

[0088] Fig.10 Schematic diagram of a humidification control method according to some embodiments. Fig.10 In some embodiments, the air conditioner further includes a controller electrically connected to the humidification module 40. After the air conditioner is powered on, the controller is in a standby state. The controller 90 determines whether a humidification instruction is received. The humidification instruction is a humidification instruction issued by a user, such as a user clicking a humidification function button on an electronic control component of the controller, or a user clicking a humidification function button on a mobile terminal. Other implementation methods are not exhaustive here.

[0089] Step S2, obtaining the liquid level value of the humidification module 40.

[0090] In some embodiments, the controller may obtain a liquid level value of the humidification module 40 .

[0091] Step S3: if the liquid level value is greater than the first set liquid level value, the humidification module 40 is started.

[0092] In some embodiments, the controller compares the obtained liquid level value with the first set liquid level value. If the liquid level value is greater than the first set liquid level value, it indicates that there is enough water in the humidification module 40 for humidification and humidity adjustment. At this time, the humidification module 40 can be started to humidify and adjust the indoor humidity.

[0093] In some embodiments, the humidification control method further comprises:

[0094] Step S4, if the liquid level value is less than or equal to the first set liquid level value, the humidification module 40 is stopped, and water is supplied to the humidification module 40. The controller compares the obtained liquid level value with the first set liquid level value. If the liquid level value is less than or equal to the first set liquid level value, it indicates whether there is enough water in the humidification module 40 for humidification and humidity adjustment. At this time, the humidification module 40 is stopped to ensure the safety of the humidification module 40.

[0095] Step S5: If the liquid level value is greater than or equal to the second set liquid level value, stop supplying water to the humidification module 40. The controller compares the obtained liquid level value with the second set liquid level value. If the liquid level value is greater than or equal to the second set liquid level value, it indicates that there is too much water in the humidification module 40. In order to prevent the water in the humidification module 40 from overflowing, stop supplying water to the humidification module 40 to ensure the user experience.

[0096] The first set liquid level value is smaller than the second set liquid level value.

[0097] In some embodiments, the humidification control method further comprises:

[0098] Step S6, obtaining the indoor humidity value. A hygrometer for detecting the indoor humidity is provided indoors, and the hygrometer is electrically connected to the controller, and the hygrometer can send the indoor humidity value to the controller.

[0099] Step S7, if the indoor humidity value is greater than or equal to the set humidity value, stop the humidification module 40. The controller compares the obtained indoor humidity value with the set humidity value. If the indoor humidity value is greater than or equal to the set humidity value, it indicates that the indoor humidity meets the requirement. At this time, the humidification module 40 can be stopped to ensure the user experience.

[0100] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0101] In addition, in this application, descriptions such as "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by this application.

[0102] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0103] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. 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 application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do 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. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0104] Although the preferred embodiments of the present application have been described, those skilled in the art may make other changes and modifications to these embodiments once they have learned the basic creative concept. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments and all changes and modifications that fall within the scope of the present application.

[0105] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications to the present application without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the present application fall within the scope of the claims of the present application and their equivalents, the present application is also intended to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, It is characterized in that include: case; A first fan assembly is disposed in the housing and has an air outlet; A heat exchanger is disposed in the shell; The humidification module is arranged in the shell and located between the first fan assembly and the heat exchanger. The humidification module and the air supply port are staggered.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The first fan assembly comprises: A fan is arranged in the housing; A partition is arranged in the shell and located between the fan and the heat exchanger. The partition is provided with the air supply port connected with the fan.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The fan comprises: A first driver is disposed in the housing; Two first wind wheels are respectively located on opposite sides of the first driver and connected to the action end of the first driver. The number of the air supply ports is two, and the two air supply ports are respectively opposite to the two first wind wheels. Wherein, the humidification module is located between the two air supply outlets.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, It is characterized in that The area of ​​the partition plate opposite to the first driver is recessed toward the first driver to form a receiving groove; Wherein, the humidification module is partially arranged in the containing tank.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 3, It is characterized in that A projection of the first driver along the air supply direction at least partially overlaps with the humidification module.

6. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 5, It is characterized in that The humidification module comprises: A water tank is disposed in the housing and between the first fan assembly and the heat exchanger, and the water tank is staggered with the air outlet; An air inlet member is disposed on the water tank to form a receiving cavity with the water tank, and the air inlet member is provided with an air inlet communicating with the receiving cavity; A water absorption component is rotatably disposed in the accommodating cavity and communicated with the water tank; A crushing member, disposed in the accommodating chamber, to crush the water sucked out by the water absorbing component; A second fan assembly is disposed on the air inlet member and is in communication with the inner cavity of the housing and the accommodating cavity; A driving assembly, a fixed end of which is arranged on the second fan assembly, and an action end of the driving assembly is connected to the water absorption assembly and the second fan assembly.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, It is characterized in that The water tank comprises: Ministry of water; The partition part is arranged in the water containing part to separate the water containing part into a water containing chamber and a water absorption chamber connected with the water containing chamber, and the water absorption component is connected with the water absorption chamber.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 6, It is characterized in that The water absorbing component comprises: A suction pipe is rotatably arranged in the water tank and is provided with a water outlet and a water inlet communicating with the water tank; A first water-repelling member connected to the peripheral surface of the suction tube; A second water-repelling member is spaced apart from the first water-repelling member to form a drainage channel communicating with the water outlet, wherein the drainage channel is opposite to the crushing member; Wherein, the area of ​​the water outlet is larger than the area of ​​the water inlet.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 6, It is characterized in that The crushing member and the air inlet member are spaced apart to form a sound insulation cavity.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 6, wherein, the driving assembly includes: a driving housing, which is arranged on the second fan assembly and located outside the accommodating cavity, and the action end of the driving assembly is connected to the water absorption assembly and the second fan assembly; a second driver, the fixed end of which is arranged in the driving housing, and the action end of the second driver is connected to the second fan assembly and the water absorption assembly.

11. A humidification control method, wherein, based on the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-10, the humidification control method includes: obtaining a humidification instruction; obtaining the liquid level value of the humidification module; if the liquid level value is greater than a first set liquid level value, starting the humidification module.

12. The humidification control method according to claim 11, wherein, the humidification control method further includes: if the liquid level value is less than or equal to the first set liquid level value, stopping the humidification module and supplying water to the humidification module; if the liquid level value is greater than or equal to a second set liquid level value, stopping supplying water to the humidification module; wherein, the first set liquid level value is less than the second set liquid level value.

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