Air conditioner

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides an air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of household appliances. The air conditioner comprises a base, the base comprises an air outlet duct, and a water insulation piece is arranged on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct and comprises a plurality of first ribs arranged along a first defense line at intervals. The multiple first ribs arranged at intervals in the first direction can divide the space on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct, so that condensation and convergence of water mist on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct are effectively reduced, and the situation that condensate water appears on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of household electrical appliances, and more particularly to an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] With the development of technology and the improvement of people's living standards, air conditioners that can regulate temperature have been more widely used.

[0003] After research by the inventor, it is found that condensation water is likely to appear on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct of the base of some existing indoor units of air conditioners. Summary of the Invention

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner that can reduce the occurrence of condensation water on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct.

[0005] The embodiments of the present invention are implemented as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, the present invention provides an air conditioner, including:

[0007] A base, the base includes an air outlet duct, and a water-proof member is provided on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct. The water-proof member includes a plurality of first ribs spaced along a first direction.

[0008] Through the above arrangement, the plurality of first ribs spaced along the first direction can divide the space on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct, so as to effectively reduce the condensation and aggregation of water mist on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct, and further reduce the occurrence of condensation water on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct.

[0009] In an alternative embodiment, the water-proof member further includes a plurality of second ribs spaced along a second direction, and the first direction and the second direction form an angle.

[0010] Through the above arrangement, the condensation and aggregation of water on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct can be further reduced, so as to further reduce the occurrence of condensation water on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct.

[0011] In an alternative embodiment, the first ribs and the second ribs are cross-arranged.

[0012] Through the above arrangement, since a water storage space can be formed after the first ribs and the second ribs cross, and since the plurality of first ribs and the plurality of second ribs can effectively reduce the condensation and aggregation of water on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct, the water in the water storage space can also be reduced as much as possible from aggregating with the water in the other water storage spaces, avoiding the condensation of the water in the water storage space into large particles of condensation water, and the less water in the water storage space is more likely to volatilize, thereby reducing the occurrence of condensation water on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct.

[0013] In an alternative embodiment, a plurality of first ribs and a plurality of second ribs together form a net-shaped water barrier.

[0014] With the above arrangement, the water barrier has a plurality of meshes, and the plurality of meshes can effectively prevent the water on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct from condensing into condensed water.

[0015] In an alternative embodiment, the base further includes a side water channel, and a water receiving plate is provided on the outer side wall of the bottom plate of the side water channel. The water receiving plate and the outer side wall of the bottom plate of the side water channel together define a water receiving space.

[0016] With the above arrangement, the condensed water can be stored in the water receiving space, and the condensed water stored in the water receiving space can also volatilize in a natural state. Therefore, it is possible to avoid setting foam on the bottom plate of the side water channel, thereby saving processes and labor costs.

[0017] In an alternative embodiment, the water receiving plate and the outer side wall of the bottom plate of the side water channel are integrally formed.

[0018] With the above arrangement, the connection strength between the water receiving plate and the side water channel can be effectively ensured.

[0019] In an alternative embodiment, the air outlet duct includes a first side plate, a duct top plate, and a second side plate connected in sequence. The first side plate and the second side plate are spaced apart from each other along the length direction of the base on both sides of the duct top plate. The first side plate is close to the side water channel, a water barrier is provided on the outer side wall of the first side plate, and an air outlet is provided on the air outlet top plate.

[0020] With the above arrangement, the first side plate close to the side water channel is more likely to come into contact with external hot air to form condensed water. The water barrier provided on the outer side wall of the first side plate can prevent the water mist from condensing and gathering together, thereby reducing the occurrence of condensed water on the outer side wall of the first side plate.

[0021] In an alternative embodiment, the base further includes a front water channel communicating with the side water channel. An outlet hole is provided in the side water channel. A water guiding rib is provided in the front water channel. The water guiding rib is located between the front water channel and the side water channel. One end of the water guiding rib is connected to the front plate of the front water channel, and the other end of the water guiding rib is located in the side water channel. The distance between the water guiding rib and the front plate of the front water channel gradually increases in the direction close to the side water channel.

[0022] With the above arrangement, the water blocking rib can also reduce the water flow path from the side water channel to the front water channel.

[0023] In an alternative embodiment, the water guiding rib is arc-shaped, or the extending direction of the water guiding rib is parallel to a preset straight line.

[0024] With the above settings, when the water guide rib is arc-shaped, the arc-shaped water guide rib facilitates guiding the water flow and avoids obstacles during the water diversion process of the water guide rib. When the extending direction of the water guide rib is parallel to the preset direction, the water guide rib is a linearly extending water guide rib, which can further reduce the water flow path from the side water channel to the front water channel.

[0025] In an alternative embodiment, a plurality of water blocking protrusions are further provided in the front water channel, and the plurality of water blocking protrusions are arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the front water channel.

[0026] With the above settings, the water blocking protrusions can break the tension of the water flow in the front water channel and prevent the water in the front water channel from adhering to the wall plate in the front water channel.

[0027] The beneficial effect of the embodiment of the present invention is that an air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present invention includes a base, the base includes an air outlet duct, a water blocking member is provided on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct, and the water blocking member includes a plurality of first rib strips arranged at intervals along the first defense line. The plurality of first rib strips arranged at intervals along the first direction can divide the space on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct, thereby effectively reducing the condensation and aggregation of water mist on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct, and further reducing the occurrence of condensed water on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0029] Figure 1 FIG. 18 is a schematic structural diagram of the base provided by the embodiment of the present invention from the first perspective;

[0030] Figure 2 FIG. 22 is a schematic structural diagram of the base provided by the embodiment of the present invention from the second perspective;

[0031] Figure 3 FIG. 26 is a schematic structural diagram of the base provided by the embodiment of the present invention from the third perspective.

[0032] Icons: 10 - base; 100 - air outlet duct; 110 - first side plate; 120 - second side plate; 130 - duct top plate; 140 - water - blocking member; 141 - first rib; 142 - second rib; 131 - air outlet; 200 - side water channel; 210 - first inner side plate; 220 - first outer side plate; 230 - first bottom plate; 240 - water outlet hole; 300 - water - receiving plate; 310 - first sub - plate; 320 - second sub - plate; 330 - third sub - plate; 340 - water - receiving space; 400 - front water channel; 410 - water - blocking protrusion; 420 - front water channel bottom plate; 430 - front water channel inner plate; 440 - front water channel outer plate; 500 - water - guiding rib; 600 - air duct; 700 - rear water channel; 800 - drainage notch. Detailed implementation mode

[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. The components of the embodiments of the present invention usually described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0034] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters denote like items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0036] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of the present invention is usually placed during use. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used for descriptive distinction and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0037] In addition, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not require the components to be absolutely horizontal or hanging vertically, but can be slightly inclined. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly inclined.

[0038] In the description of the present invention, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "set", "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it 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 directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0039] The following will introduce in detail the specific structure provided by the embodiments of the present invention and the corresponding technical effects brought thereby in conjunction with the patent drawings.

[0040] Please refer to Figures 1 - 3 , an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present invention includes a base 10, the base 10 includes an air outlet duct 100, a water-proof member 140 is provided on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct 100, and the water-proof member 140 includes a plurality of first ribs 141 arranged at intervals along a first line.

[0041] It is easy to understand that after the base 10 is installed on the middle frame, the external hot air is likely to contact the outer side wall of the air outlet duct 100 of the base 10. When the air conditioner cools down, the outer side wall of the air outlet duct 100 is likely to have condensed water due to contacting the external hot air.

[0042] In this embodiment, a plurality of first ribs 141 are arranged at intervals along the first direction on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct 100. Therefore, the plurality of first ribs 141 arranged at intervals along the first direction can divide the space on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct 100, thereby effectively reducing the condensation and gathering of water mist on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct 100. It can be understood that after reducing the condensation and gathering of water on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct 100, the water on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct 100 is likely to volatilize, and further reduce the occurrence of condensed water on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct 100.

[0043] Optionally, in this embodiment, the water-proof member 140 further includes a plurality of second ribs 142 arranged at intervals along a second direction, and the first direction and the second direction form an angle. It can be understood that since a plurality of second ribs 142 are also arranged at intervals along the second direction on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct 100, it is possible to further reduce the condensation and gathering of water on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct 100, thereby further reducing the occurrence of condensed water on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct 100.

[0044] In this embodiment, the first rib 141 and the second rib 142 are arranged in a cross pattern. It can be understood that since the first rib 141 and the second rib 142 are arranged in a cross pattern, a water storage space can be formed after the first rib 141 and the second rib 142 cross each other. Moreover, since the multiple first ribs 141 and the multiple second ribs 142 can effectively reduce the condensation and accumulation of water on the outer wall of the air outlet duct 100, the water in the water storage space can also be minimized from gathering with the water in the other water storage spaces as much as possible, avoiding the condensation of water in the water storage space into large particles of condensate. And the less water in the water storage space is more likely to volatilize, thereby reducing the occurrence of condensate on the outer wall of the air outlet duct 100.

[0045] Optionally, in this embodiment, the multiple first ribs 141 and the multiple second ribs 142 together form a net-shaped water blocking member 140. That is to say, the water blocking member 140 is generally net-shaped. Therefore, there are multiple meshes in the water blocking member 140, and the multiple meshes can effectively prevent the water on the outer wall of the air outlet duct 100 from condensing into condensate.

[0046] Of course, in some other embodiments, the water blocking member 140 may further include multiple third ribs arranged at intervals in the third direction, where the third direction forms an angle with the first direction and the second direction, or the water blocking member 140 may further include multiple nth ribs arranged at intervals in the nth direction, where the first direction, the second direction, the third direction, and the nth direction are in an angular relationship in sequence.

[0047] It should be noted that in this embodiment, "multiple" can be understood as a quantity of two or more.

[0048] It should be noted that in this embodiment, no specific limitation is imposed on what directions the first direction and the second direction are.

[0049] Optionally, in this embodiment, the base 10 further includes a side water channel 200. A water receiving plate 300 is provided on the outer side wall of the bottom plate of the side water channel 200. The water receiving plate 300 and the outer side wall of the bottom plate of the side water channel 200 together define a water receiving space 340. It can be understood that since the outer side wall of the bottom plate of the side water channel 200 is easily in contact with external hot air to generate condensed water, in some existing air conditioners, in order to absorb the condensed water and prevent the condensed water from dripping, foam is provided on the outer side wall of the bottom plate of the side water channel 200. However, setting the foam requires additional processes and increases the labor cost. In this embodiment, the outer side wall of the bottom plate of the side water channel 200 and the water receiving plate 300 together define the water receiving space 340, and the water receiving space 340 can receive the condensed water dripping from the outer side wall of the bottom plate of the side water channel 200. The condensed water is stored in the water receiving space 340, and the condensed water stored in the water receiving space 340 can also volatilize in a natural state. Therefore, it is possible to avoid setting foam on the bottom plate of the side water channel 200, thereby saving processes and labor costs.

[0050] Specifically, in this embodiment, the water receiving plate 300 and the outer side wall of the bottom plate of the side water channel 200 are integrally formed. It can be understood that since the water receiving plate 300 and the outer side wall of the side water channel 200 are integrally formed, the connection strength between the water receiving plate 300 and the side water channel 200 can be effectively ensured.

[0051] Optionally, the above-mentioned water receiving plate 300 includes a first sub-plate 310, a second sub-plate 320 and a third sub-plate 330 which are connected at an angle. The first sub-plate 310 is connected to the outer side wall of the bottom plate of the side water channel 200. That is to say, one first sub-plate 310 can be connected to the water receiving plate 300, and the third sub-plate 330 at the other end is not connected to the outer side wall of the bottom plate of the side water channel 200 to form the water receiving space 340.

[0052] Of course, in some other embodiments, both the first sub-plate 310 and the third sub-plate 330 can be connected to the outer side wall of the bottom plate of the side water channel 200. The outer side wall of the bottom plate of the side water channel 200 can be understood as the side close to the water receiving space 340.

[0053] Alternatively, in some other embodiments, the second side plate 120 is connected to the bottom plate of the side water channel 200 through a connecting rod to form a water receiving space 340 for receiving the condensed water dripping from the bottom plate of the side water channel 200.

[0054] Of course, in some other embodiments, the water receiving plate 300 and the outer side wall of the side water channel 200 can also be detachably connected. When the water receiving plate 300 and the outer side wall of the side water channel 200 are detachably connected, it is convenient for the user to install the water receiving plate 300. The detachable connection can include plug connection or threaded connection.

[0055] The air outlet duct 100 includes a first side plate 110, an air duct top plate 130, and a second side plate 120 that are connected in sequence. The first side plate 110 and the second side plate 120 are disposed on both sides of the air duct top plate 130 at intervals along the length direction of the base 10. The first side plate 110 is close to the side water channel 200. A water isolation member 140 is provided on the outer side wall of the first side plate 110. An air outlet 131 is formed in the air outlet top plate. Specifically, the air outlet duct 100 further includes a lower edge plate that is connected to the air duct top plate 130 and is connected to the first side plate 110 and the second side plate 120 respectively on both sides.

[0056] Taking Figure 2 as a reference, the length orientation of the base 10 is the a direction.

[0057] It can be understood that on the base 10, the first side plate 110 close to the side water channel 200 is more likely to come into contact with external hot air to form condensed water. Therefore, the above-mentioned water isolation member 140 is provided on the outer side wall of the first side plate 110. It can be understood that the outer side wall of the first side plate 110 refers to the side of the first side plate 110 away from the air outlet 131.

[0058] Specifically, in this embodiment, the base 10 further includes a front water channel 400 that communicates with the side water channel 200. A water outlet hole 240 is provided in the side water channel 200. A water guiding rib 500 is provided in the front water channel 400. The water guiding rib 500 is located between the front water channel 400 and the side water channel 200. One end of the water guiding member is connected to the front plate of the front water channel 400, and the other end of the water guiding member is located in the side water channel 200. The distance between the water guiding rib 500 and the front plate of the front water channel 400 gradually increases in the direction close to the side water channel 200.

[0059] It should be noted that since the distance between the water guiding rib 500 and the front plate of the front water channel 400 gradually increases in the direction close to the side water channel 200, when the condensed water in the front water channel 400 flows toward the side water channel 200, the water blocking rib can reduce the water flow path of the water flow.

[0060] It should be noted that the base 10 further includes a rear water channel 700, and the rear water channel 700 communicates with the front water channel 400 through the side water channel 200. Therefore, in some other embodiments, the water outlet hole 240 is not limited to being provided in the side water channel 200, and can also be provided on the front water channel 400 or the rear water channel 700.

[0061] When the water outlet hole 240 is provided in the front water channel 400, the water blocking rib can also reduce the water flow path of the water flowing from the side water channel 200 to the front water channel 400.

[0062] Specifically, the front water channel 400 includes a connected front water channel bottom plate 420, a front water channel outer plate 440, and a front water channel inner plate 430. Among them, the front water channel outer plate 440 and the front water channel inner plate 430 are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the front water channel bottom plate 420. One end of the water guide rib 500 is connected to the front water channel outer plate 440, and the other end of the water guide rib 500 is located in the side water channel 200. The distance between the water guide rib 500 and the front water channel outer plate 440 gradually increases in the direction close to the side water channel 200.

[0063] The side water channel 200 includes a connected first inner side plate 210, a first outer side plate 220, and a first bottom plate 230. The first inner side plate 210 and the first outer side plate 220 are arranged opposite to each other and are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the base 10 on the first bottom plate 230. Among them, the first bottom plate 230 is integrally formed with the front water channel bottom plate 420, the first inner side plate 210 is integrally formed with the front water channel inner plate 430, and the first outer side plate 220 is integrally formed with the front water channel outer plate 440.

[0064] Optionally, in this embodiment, the water guide rib 500 is in an arc shape. It can be understood that the arc-shaped water guide rib 500 is convenient for guiding the water flow and avoiding obstacles during the diversion process of the water flow by the water guide rib 500. Or in some other embodiments, the extending direction of the water guide rib 500 is parallel to a preset straight line. That is to say, the water guide rib 500 is a straight-line extending water guide rib 500.

[0065] It should be noted that there is a gap between the water guide rib 500 and the first outer side plate 220 to form a drainage gap 800. It can be understood that when the water outlet 240 is blocked, water can enter the drainage space formed between the water guide rib 500, the first outer side plate 220, and the second outer side plate from the drainage gap 800.

[0066] In some other embodiments, the water guide rib 500 can also be of other shapes.

[0067] Optionally, a plurality of water blocking protrusions 410 are further arranged in the front water channel 400. The water blocking protrusions 410 are arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the front water channel 400. It can be understood that since a plurality of water blocking protrusions 410 arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the front water channel 400 are provided in the front water channel 400, the tension of the water flow in the front water channel 400 can be broken, and the water in the front water channel 400 can be prevented from adhering to the wall plate in the front water channel 400. Specifically, the water blocking protrusions 410 are arranged on the front water channel bottom plate 420.

[0068] It should be noted that an air duct 600 is further arranged on the base 10. The air conditioner further includes a wind wheel (not shown in the figure). The wind wheel is installed on the base 10 and at least partially located in the air duct 600.

[0069] In summary, an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present invention includes a base 10. The base 10 includes an air outlet duct 100. A water-proof member 140 is disposed on the outer sidewall of the air outlet duct 100. The water-proof member 140 includes a plurality of first ribs 141 spaced along a first line. The plurality of first ribs 141 spaced along the first direction can divide the space on the outer sidewall of the air outlet duct 100, thereby effectively reducing the condensation and accumulation of water mist on the outer sidewall of the air outlet duct 100, and further reducing the occurrence of condensed water on the outer sidewall of the air outlet duct 100.

[0070] The foregoing is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, it includes: a base (10), the base (10) includes an air outlet duct (100), a water-proof member (140) is arranged on the outer side wall of the air outlet duct (100), and the water-proof member (140) includes a plurality of first ribs (141) arranged at intervals in a first direction.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: the water-proof member (140) further includes a plurality of second ribs (142) arranged at intervals in a second direction, and the first direction forms an angle with the second direction.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that: the first ribs (141) and the second ribs (142) are arranged in a crosswise manner.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that: a plurality of the first ribs (141) and a plurality of the second ribs (142) together form a net-shaped water-proof member (140).

5. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: the base (10) further includes a side water channel (200), a water receiving plate (300) is arranged on the outer side wall of the bottom plate of the side water channel (200), and the water receiving plate (300) and the outer side wall of the bottom plate of the side water channel (200) together define a water receiving space (340).

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: the water receiving plate (300) and the outer side wall of the bottom plate of the side water channel (200) are integrally formed.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that; the air outlet duct (100) includes a first side plate (110), an air duct top plate (130) and a second side plate (120) connected in sequence, the first side plate (110) and the second side plate (120) are arranged on both sides of the air duct top plate (130) at intervals along the length direction of the base (10), the first side plate (110) is close to the side water channel (200), the water-proof member (140) is arranged on the outer side wall of the first side plate (110), and an air outlet (131) is formed on the air outlet top plate.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: the base (10) further includes a front water channel (400) communicated with the side water channel (200), a water outlet hole (240) is arranged in the side water channel (200), a water guiding rib (500) is arranged in the front water channel (400), the water guiding rib (500) is located between the front water channel (400) and the side water channel (200), one end of the water guiding rib (500) is connected to the front plate of the front water channel (400), the other end of the water guiding rib (500) is located in the side water channel (200), and the distance between the water guiding rib (500) and the front plate of the front water channel (400) gradually increases in the direction close to the side water channel (200).

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that: the water guiding rib (500) is in an arc shape, or the extending direction of the water guiding rib (500) is parallel to a preset straight line.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that: A plurality of water-blocking protrusions (410) are further arranged in the front water channel (400), and the plurality of water-blocking protrusions (410) are arranged at intervals along the extending direction of the front water channel (400).

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