Water tank chassis assembly and dehumidifier with same

Abstract

The water tank chassis assembly comprises a water tank and a chassis, the bottom of the water tank is provided with a first guide structure, the upper end of the chassis is provided with a mounting space, the chassis is further provided with a second guide structure, and the second guide structure is arranged in the mounting space. The water tank can be arranged in the installation space through cooperation between the first guide structure and the second guide structure, and when the water tank is taken out of the installation space, the second guide structure blocks the first guide structure. And the water tank is firstly rotated and then is upwards drawn out of the mounting space. According to the dehumidifier, a user can pull out the water tank from the mounting space of the base plate without bending down or squatting, the water tank can be conveniently pulled out, water pouring is convenient, and the problems that most existing dehumidifier water tanks need to squat to be pulled out for water pouring, and the water tank is inconvenient to pull and pull are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of dehumidifiers, and particularly to a water tank chassis assembly and a dehumidifier having the same. Background Art

[0002] In order to facilitate the movement of the dehumidifier and enable it to be used in various rooms and places, and to be unrestricted by drainage, household dehumidifiers generally have a water tank. The condensed water generated during the use of the dehumidifier is temporarily stored in the water tank. When the water tank is full or the user wants to pour out the water, the user takes out the water tank, pours out the water, and then installs it back into the machine. Currently, the water tanks of dehumidifiers on the market are generally set at the lower end of the machine. When extracting the water tank, one needs to squat down and horizontally pull it out to pour the water, which is inconvenient to use.

[0003] To solve this problem, after inquiry, there are related patents:

[0004] In the patent of CN216897762U, the water tank is set on the side of the dehumidifier. The water tank is divided into a first tank part and a second tank part. The first tank part is set inside the machine, and the second tank part is set outside the machine. The handle is located above the water tank and has a certain gap with the edge of the second tank body of the water tank, which is convenient for grasping. The user can stand and bend slightly to directly extract the water tank to pour the water, which can solve the problem of inconvenient extraction of the above-mentioned water tank. However, since part of the water tank is exposed in this patent, it will cause the water tank on the protruding part on the side of the dehumidifier to affect the appearance, and it may accidentally touch the exposed water tank, resulting in the water tank coming out, causing the water tank to tip over and the condensed water to flow out and wet the ground, creating a safety hazard.

[0005] Due to technical problems such as the need to squat down and pull out the water tank when most water tanks in the prior art are used, resulting in inconvenient pulling of the water tank, the present invention researches and designs a water tank chassis assembly and a dehumidifier having the same. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to overcome the defect that the water tank of the dehumidifier in the prior art needs to be pulled out by squatting down, resulting in inconvenient pulling of the water tank, so as to provide a water tank chassis assembly and a dehumidifier having the same.

[0007] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides a water tank chassis assembly, which includes:

[0008] A water tank and a chassis. The bottom of the water tank is provided with a first guiding structure. The upper end of the chassis has an installation space. The chassis is also provided with a second guiding structure. The water tank can be arranged in the installation space through the cooperation between the first guiding structure and the second guiding structure. When the water tank is taken out of the installation space, the second guiding structure forms a block for the first guiding structure, so that the water tank is first rotated and then pulled out upward from the installation space.

[0009] In some embodiments,

[0010] The first guiding structure further includes a first straight surface, and the second guiding structure includes a second straight surface which is arranged parallel to the vertical plane. When the water tank is in a vertical state, the first straight surface is a plane parallel to the vertical plane. When the water tank is pulled out from the installation space, the first straight surface fits with the second straight surface, and the upper end of the second straight surface is connected to the first straight surface to form a rotating end, so that the water tank rotates around the rotating end, and then the water tank is rotated first and then pulled out obliquely upward from the installation space.

[0011] In some embodiments,

[0012] The first guiding structure further includes a first inclined surface, and the second guiding structure includes a second inclined surface which is an inclined surface inclined to the vertical plane. An angle greater than 0 is formed between the second inclined surface and the vertical plane. When the water tank is in a vertical state, the first inclined surface is an inclined surface inclined to the vertical direction, and an angle greater than 0 is formed between the first inclined surface and the vertical plane. And the first inclined surface is parallel to the second inclined surface. When the water tank is installed into the installation space, the first inclined surface is butted against the second inclined surface, and the water tank is pushed into the installation space, so that the first guiding structure and the second guiding structure form a clamping connection.

[0013] In some embodiments,

[0014] When the water tank is installed into the installation space, the first inclined surface fits with the second inclined surface and the water tank is pushed into the installation space. After being pushed into the installation space, the first straight surface and the second straight surface form a fitting abutment, thereby forming a clamping connection between the first guiding structure and the second guiding structure.

[0015] In some embodiments,

[0016] The first guiding structure is a rib blocking structure, including a convex block arranged at the bottom of the water tank and protruding downward, and the second guiding structure is a block blocking structure, including a convex block arranged on the inner bottom wall of the chassis and protruding upward;

[0017] The first inclined surface and the first straight surface are two opposite planes of the rib blocking structure, and are connected by a first connecting surface between the first inclined surface and the first straight surface. When the water tank is in a vertical state, the first connecting surface is located at the lower end of the rib blocking structure, and one end of the first connecting surface is connected to the lower end of the first inclined surface and the other end is connected to the lower end of the first straight surface;

[0018] The second inclined surface and the second straight surface are two opposite planes of the stopper structure, and are connected by a second connecting surface between the second inclined surface and the second straight surface. The second connecting surface is located at the upper end of the stopper structure, and one end of the second connecting surface is connected to the upper end of the second inclined surface and the other end is connected to the upper end of the second straight surface.

[0019] In some embodiments,

[0020] The second guiding structure further includes a stopper main body, a positioning portion, and an assembling portion. One side of the stopper main body is connected to the second straight surface, and the lower end of the stopper main body is connected to the positioning portion and the assembling portion; a positioning hole and a spring mounting hole are further provided on the chassis, and the positioning portion can be inserted downward into the positioning hole; an elastic structure is further included, and the elastic structure is disposed in the spring mounting hole to provide an upward elastic force to the second guiding structure, and the assembling portion limits the up and down movement of the elastic structure.

[0021] In some embodiments,

[0022] The horizontal side of the stopper main body is connected to the second straight surface. The stopper main body is closer to the inside of the installation space relative to the second straight surface, and the second inclined surface is closer to the opening side of the installation space relative to the second straight surface; both the positioning portion and the assembling portion are convex columns connected to the lower end of the stopper main body and extending downward. The elastic structure is a spring, and the assembling portion is inserted into the hollow space of the spring to form a socket with the spring.

[0023] In some embodiments,

[0024] A first positioning cylinder and a second positioning cylinder are provided on the chassis protruding upward. The inside of the first positioning cylinder is a hollow structure to form the positioning hole, and the inside of the second positioning cylinder is a hollow structure to form the spring mounting hole to accommodate the lower end of the elastic structure inserted into the spring mounting hole. Two first limiting portions are further provided on the chassis, and an insertion space for accommodating the insertion of the second guiding structure is formed between the two first limiting portions. Second limiting portions are respectively provided at both ends of the second guiding structure. The second limiting portion at one end of the second guiding structure cooperates with one of the first limiting portions, and the second limiting portion at the other end cooperates with the other first limiting portion. After the second guiding structure is inserted into the insertion space from top to bottom, the first limiting portion forms a limit to prevent upward movement of the second limiting portion.

[0025] In some embodiments,

[0026] Along the direction from the outside to the inside of the chassis, it is the width direction of the water tank. In this direction, the distance from the first guiding structure to the outer side of the bottom of the water tank is a, the width dimension of the water tank is b, and a ≤ b / 3; and / or,

[0027] The fitting gap between the first straight surface and the second straight surface is 0.1 mm - 1.5 mm; and / or,

[0028] The height of the first straight surface in the vertical direction is h1, and h1 < 10 mm.

[0029] In some embodiments,

[0030] A handle is provided on the side surface of the water tank. A cavity is formed between the lower end of the handle and the inner wall of the water tank, and the depth of the cavity is 20 mm - 50 mm; and / or,

[0031] The distance between the lower end of the second limiting portion and the inner bottom wall of the chassis is s2, and the sinking distance of the block structure is h2, and s2 > h2; and / or,

[0032] The diameter of the positioning hole is φB, and the diameter of the positioning portion is φA, and there is: φB - φA = X1, and the gap X1 is 0.1 mm - 1 mm.

[0033] In some embodiments,

[0034] When the water tank is assembled and inserted, the first guiding structure presses down the second guiding structure, and the pressing-down distance is X, so that the water tank is assembled and inserted into the installation space. At this time, the elastic structure is in a compressed state, and the compression amount of the elastic structure at this time is X0 + X, the weight of the water tank is M2, and the elastic force of the elastic structure at this time is F1 = K(X0 + X), and the gravity of the water tank is G2 = M2g, and there is: at this time, the elastic force F1 is 0.5 - 1.2 times the weight G2 of the water tank.

[0035] The present invention also provides a dehumidifier, which includes the aforementioned water tank chassis assembly.

[0036] A water tank chassis assembly provided by the present invention and a dehumidifier having the same have the following beneficial effects:

[0037] 1. The present invention sets a first guide structure at the bottom of the water tank, and sets a second guide structure on the chassis in cooperation with the first guide structure. The water tank can be installed in the installation space at the upper end of the chassis by using the cooperation of the first guide structure and the second guide structure. When the water tank is taken out of the installation space, the second guide structure can block the first guide structure, and prompt the water tank to rotate (flip) around the second guide structure first, and then be pulled out of the installation space upward. The water tank can be pulled out from the installation space of the chassis without the user bending over or squatting, which is convenient for the water tank to be pulled out and poured, and solves the problem that most existing dehumidifier water tanks need to be squatted and pulled out to pour water, and it is inconvenient to pull out the water tank. The water tank of the present invention does not need to protrude from the outside of the machine, does not affect the appearance of the machine, has strong integrity, beautiful appearance, does not protrude from the outside of the machine, and is not easy to be easily removed from the machine due to external collision, thereby causing safety problems. It has high safety, and solves the problem that the exposed water tank in the comparative patent affects the overall appearance of the machine, and the exposed water tank is easily knocked over by the water tank, causing condensed water to flow to the ground and causing safety hazards.

[0038] 2. The present invention also uses the first inclined surface on the first guide structure and the second inclined surface on the second guide structure to guide the movement direction of the water tank when the water tank is assembled into the installation space of the chassis through the connection and cooperation between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface, so as to facilitate guiding the first guide structure to the inside of the second guide structure, so that the second straight surface forms a blockage with the first straight surface, forming a sense of jamming when the water tank is inserted into the installation space of the chassis, so that it can be installed in place, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the water tank into the chassis.

[0039] 3. The present invention also enables the second guide structure to be installed at a specified positioning position on the chassis through the positioning part provided on the second guide structure, which cooperates with the positioning hole on the chassis, and enables the assembly part to be inserted into the spring mounting hole through the assembly part on the second guide structure, and a spring can be provided in the spring mounting hole, so that the assembly part cooperates with the spring, the upper end of the spring abuts against the block structure, and the lower end abuts against the bottom of the spring mounting hole, so as to provide an upward elastic restoring force of the block structure, which can facilitate the blocking structure on the water tank to be clamped to the inner side of the block structure and then effectively clamp the water tank through the elastic restoring force to prevent accidental disengagement; when the water tank is pulled out, the block pops out under the action of the spring elastic force to block the lower part of the water tank; when the water tank is installed, due to the dead weight of the water tank and the pushing force of the user, the block moves downward, which facilitates the installation of the water tank into the dehumidifier; after being assembled in place, the block automatically returns to its position under the action of the spring.

[0040] 4. The present invention also has a cavity structure provided between the handle and the water tank, such that the handle is assembled on the upper part of the front of the water tank, and the assembly position is located near the middle of the water tank. When the handle is lifted, the center of gravity of the water tank is located below the handle, preventing the condensed water inside the water tank from tipping over and flowing out. The handle side is located near the appearance side of the water tank, and a cavity is formed between the handle and the water tank below, facilitating the user to grasp. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] Figure 1 is a front structural schematic diagram of the dehumidifier of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 2 is Figure 1 the internal structural schematic diagram of the A-A section of;

[0043] Figure 3 is Figure 2 the partial enlarged structural schematic diagram of part A of;

[0044] Figure 4 is the bottom view structural schematic diagram of the water tank of the dehumidifier of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 5 is Figure 3 the enlarged structural schematic diagram of the first guiding structure of the water tank in;

[0046] Figure 6 is Figure 1 the enlarged structural schematic diagram of the water tank in;

[0047] Figure 7 is Figure 6 the structural schematic diagram of the B-B section of;

[0048] Figure 8 is Figure 7 the partial enlarged view of part C of;

[0049] Figure 9 is Figure 1 the exploded structure diagram of the chassis assembly in;

[0050] Figure 10 is Figure 9 the right front view structural diagram of the second guiding structure in;

[0051] Figure 11 is Figure 9 the left side view structural diagram of the second guiding structure in;

[0052] Figure 12 is Figure 9 the enlarged structural diagram of the chassis positioning hole part in;

[0053] Figure 13 is Figure 9The state diagram of the cooperation movement of the chassis positioning hole + spring + second guiding structure in it (the second guiding structure is at the uppermost end);

[0054] Figure 14 is Figure 9 The state diagram of the cooperation movement of the chassis positioning hole + spring + second guiding structure in it (the second guiding structure is at the lowermost end);

[0055] Figure 15 It is the state structure diagram of the dehumidifier of the present invention when the water tank is pulled out of the chassis;

[0056] Figure 16 It is the state structure diagram of the dehumidifier of the present invention when the water tank is inserted into the chassis;

[0057] Figure 17 is Figure 16 The partial enlarged view of part D in it.

[0058] The reference numerals are shown as:

[0059] 1. Water tank; 2. Chassis; 3. First guiding structure; 4. Second guiding structure; 5. First straight surface; 6. Second straight surface; 7. First inclined surface; 8. Second inclined surface; 9. First connecting surface; 10. Second connecting surface; 11. Block body; 12. Positioning part; 13. Elastic structure; 14. Positioning hole; 15. First limiting part; 16. Second limiting part; 17. Handle; 18. Cavity; 19. Shell; 20. Spring installation hole; 21. Assembly part. Detailed implementation manners

[0060] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is actually only illustrative and in no way limits the present invention and its application or use. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0061] It should be noted that the terms used here are only for describing the specific implementation manners and are not intended to limit the exemplary implementation manners according to the present application. As used here, unless otherwise clearly specified in the context, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or their combinations.

[0062] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangements, numerical expressions, and numerical values of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention. At the same time, it should be understood that, for the sake of convenience of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn in actual proportional relationship. Technologies, methods, and devices known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, the said technologies, methods, and devices should be regarded as part of the authorized specification. In all the examples shown and discussed here, any specific values should be construed as merely exemplary and not as a limitation. Therefore, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that: like reference numerals and letters denote like items in the following drawings, and thus, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0063] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationships indicated by orientation terms such as "front, rear, upper, lower, left, right", "lateral, vertical, perpendicular, horizontal", and "top, bottom", etc. are generally based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. Without contrary instructions, these orientation terms do not indicate and imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and thus cannot be construed as limiting the protection scope of the present invention; the orientation terms "inner, outer" refer to the inside and outside relative to the contour of each component itself.

[0064] For the convenience of description, spatial relative terms such as "above...", "over...", "on the upper surface of...", "above", etc. may be used here to describe the spatial positional relationship between a device or feature shown in the drawings and other devices or features. It should be understood that the spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the drawings for the device. For example, if the device in the drawing is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "over other devices or structures" will then be positioned as "below other devices or structures" or "under other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above..." may include both the orientations of "above..." and "below...". The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and corresponding interpretations should be made for the spatial relative descriptions used here.

[0065] In addition, it should be noted that the use of words such as "first", "second", etc. to limit components is only for the convenience of distinguishing the corresponding components. Without additional statements, the above words have no special meanings, and thus cannot be construed as limiting the protection scope of the present invention.

[0066] As Figure 1-17As shown in the figure, the present invention provides a water tank chassis assembly, which includes:

[0067] A water tank 1 and a chassis 2. A first guiding structure 3 is provided at the bottom of the water tank 1. The upper end of the chassis 2 has an installation space. A second guiding structure 4 is also provided on the chassis 2. The water tank 1 can be arranged in the installation space through the cooperation between the first guiding structure 3 and the second guiding structure 4. When the water tank 1 is taken out of the installation space, the second guiding structure 4 forms a block for the first guiding structure 3, so that the water tank 1 is first rotated and then pulled upward out of the installation space.

[0068] Through the first guiding structure provided at the bottom of the water tank in the present invention, and the second guiding structure provided on the chassis in cooperation with it, the water tank can be installed in the installation space at the upper end of the chassis by using the cooperation between the first guiding structure and the second guiding structure. And when the water tank is taken out of the installation space, the second guiding structure can form a block for the first guiding structure, and promote the water tank to rotate (flip) around the second guiding structure first, and then be pulled upward out of the installation space. The user does not need to bend down or squat down to pull out the water tank from the installation space of the chassis, which is convenient for extracting the water tank and pouring water, and solves the problem that most existing dehumidifier water tanks need to be pulled out by squatting down to pour water, and it is not convenient to pull out the water tank. The water tank of the present invention does not need to protrude outside the machine, does not affect the appearance of the machine, has strong integrity and beautiful appearance. The water tank does not protrude outside the machine, and the water tank is not easily disengaged from the machine due to external collision, thus causing safety problems, and has high safety, solving the problems that the water tank in the comparative patent is exposed and affects the overall appearance of the machine, and the exposed water tank is easily knocked over, causing condensed water to flow to the ground and causing potential safety hazards.

[0069] In some embodiments,

[0070] The first guiding structure 3 further includes a first straight surface 5, the second guiding structure 4 includes a second straight surface 6, the second straight surface 6 is arranged parallel to the vertical plane. When the water tank 1 is in a vertical state, the first straight surface 5 is a plane parallel to the vertical plane. When the water tank 1 is pulled out of the installation space, the first straight surface 5 fits with the second straight surface 6, and the upper end of the second straight surface 6 is connected to the first straight surface 5 to form a rotating end, so that the water tank 1 rotates around the rotating end, and then the water tank 1 is rotated first, and then the water tank 1 is pulled out of the installation space obliquely upward.

[0071] This is the preferred structural form of the first guiding structure and the second guiding structure of the present invention with respect to the straight surface. The first straight surface of the first guiding structure and the second straight surface of the second guiding structure are preferably parallel to the vertical direction. The first straight surface is parallel to the vertical plane when the water tank is in the vertical state, which can enable, when the first guiding structure is inserted into the second guiding structure, a butt joint limit to be formed through the first straight surface and the second straight surface extending in the vertical direction. Moreover, the upper end of the first straight surface is higher than the upper end of the second straight surface, so that when the water tank is dragged by the handle, it can rotate around the upper end of the second straight surface to form a rotation end, effectively flipping the water tank first and then pulling it out obliquely upward. Further, it is not necessary for the user to bend down or squat to take out the water tank, improving the convenience and comfort for the user to remove the water tank.

[0072] The principle of water tank extraction and related structural states of the present invention: As Figure 16-17 shown is the initial state of the water tank in the dehumidifier. At this time, the stopper is in the initial state in the chassis component, and the stopper is not pressed by the water tank up and down. The gap between the straight surface of the stopper in the front-rear direction and the bottom rib straight surface of the chassis is small. When grasping the handle and pulling it outwards, the bottom of the water tank cannot be translated due to being blocked, and at this time, the water tank will rotate around the straight surface of the stopper. When the water tank rotates around the straight surface of the stopper by a certain angle, the handle will break away from the blockage of the housing, and the user can easily lift the water tank out of the dehumidifier to pour out the condensed water. At this time, the state of the water tank is as Figure 15 shown.

[0073] The principle of water tank assembly entry and related structural states of the present invention: As Figure 16-17 shown is the situation when the bottom rib of the water tank passes through the stopper of the chassis component when the water tank enters the dehumidifier. At this time, the stopper moves downward under the action of the gravity of the water tank and the thrust of the user. Both the water tank rib and the chassis stopper have guiding inclined surfaces, and the water tank is easy to be installed. After the top surface of the stopper is lower than the bottom surface of the bottom rib of the water tank, the water tank can pass through smoothly without being blocked by the stopper. At this time, the chassis stopper is pressed down. After the water tank is assembled in place through the stopper, the stopper returns to the initial position under the elastic force of the spring, and the user can continue to use the dehumidifier.

[0074] In some embodiments,

[0075] the first guiding structure 3 further includes a first inclined surface 7, the second guiding structure 4 includes a second inclined surface 8. The second inclined surface 8 is an inclined surface inclined with respect to the vertical plane, and an angle greater than 0 is formed between the second inclined surface 8 and the vertical plane. When the water tank 1 is in the vertical state, the first inclined surface 7 is an inclined surface inclined with respect to the vertical direction, and an angle greater than 0 is formed between the first inclined surface 7 and the vertical plane. Moreover, the first inclined surface 7 is parallel to the second inclined surface 8. And when the water tank 1 is installed into the installation space, the first inclined surface 7 is docked with the second inclined surface 8 and the water tank 1 is pushed into the installation space, so that the first guiding structure 3 and the second guiding structure 4 form a clamping connection.

[0076] The present invention also enables, through the first inclined surface on the first guiding structure and the second inclined surface on the second guiding structure, that when the water tank is assembled into the installation space of the chassis, the movement direction of the water tank can be guided through the mating connection of the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface, facilitating the guiding of the first guiding structure into the interior of the second guiding structure, so that the second straight surface forms a block against the first straight surface, forming a sense of jamming when the water tank is snapped into the installation space of the chassis, making the installation in place and improving the assembly efficiency of the water tank assembled into the chassis.

[0077] In some embodiments,

[0078] When the water tank 1 is installed into the installation space, the first inclined surface 7 is attached to the second inclined surface 8 and the water tank 1 is pushed into the installation space. After being pushed into the installation space, the first straight surface 5 and the second straight surface 6 form a fitting abutment, thereby forming a clamping connection between the first guiding structure 3 and the second guiding structure 4.

[0079] This is the preferred relationship between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface, and the first straight surface and the second straight surface of the present invention. When the water tank is pushed into the installation space of the chassis, the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface can form a mutually attached relationship, thereby forming a guide, facilitating the tilting of the water tank to a certain extent and effectively pushing it into the installation space. After the water tank is installed into the installation space, the first and second straight surfaces that are opposite and attached form an abutment, effectively forming a clamping effect between the first and second guiding structures, preventing the water tank from slipping out of the installation space of the chassis due to an accident, and improving the installation stability of the water tank.

[0080] In some embodiments,

[0081] The first guiding structure 3 is a rib blocking structure, including a convex block provided on the bottom of the water tank 1 and protruding downward. The second guiding structure 4 is a block blocking structure, including a convex block provided on the inner bottom wall of the chassis 2 and protruding upward;

[0082] The first inclined surface 7 and the first straight surface 5 are two opposite planes of the rib blocking structure, and are connected by a first connecting surface 9 between the first inclined surface 7 and the first straight surface 5. When the water tank 1 is in a vertical state, the first connecting surface 9 is located at the lower end of the rib blocking structure, and one end of the first connecting surface 9 is connected to the lower end of the first inclined surface 7 and the other end is connected to the lower end of the first straight surface 5;

[0083] The second inclined surface 8 and the second straight surface 6 are two opposite planes of the stopper structure, and are connected by a second connecting surface 10 between the second inclined surface 8 and the second straight surface 6. The second connecting surface 10 is located at the upper end of the stopper structure, and one end of the second connecting surface 10 is connected to the upper end of the second inclined surface 8 and the other end is connected to the upper end of the second straight surface 6.

[0084] This is a preferred structural form of the first guiding structure and the second guiding structure of the present invention. By setting the first guiding structure in the form of a rib stopper structure, the rib stopper structure is a bump protruding downward at the bottom of the water tank, and the stopper structure is a bump protruding upward on the inner bottom surface of the chassis. Thus, during the movement of the rib towards the stopper, through the cooperation of the first and second inclined surfaces, guidance is formed, effectively pushing the water tank into the installation space of the chassis; and the first inclined surface and the first straight surface are two opposite surfaces of the rib stopper structure, and are connected by a first connecting surface therebetween, which can effectively form a rib stopper structure protruding downward. The second inclined surface and the second straight surface are two opposite surfaces of the stopper structure, and are connected by a second connecting surface therebetween, which can effectively form a stopper structure protruding upward, facilitating guidance through two opposite inclined surfaces when moving towards the inside of the chassis, and forming a stop limit through two opposite straight surfaces when moving towards the outside of the chassis, and can only be pulled outwards by flipping, improving the convenience and comfort of disassembly and assembly, and improving the reliability of installation, forming a sense of jamming.

[0085] In some embodiments,

[0086] The second guiding structure 4 further includes a stopper main body 11, a positioning portion 12, and an assembling portion 21. One side of the stopper main body 11 is connected to the second straight surface 6, and the lower end of the stopper main body 11 is connected to the positioning portion 12 and the assembling portion 21; a positioning hole 14 and a spring installation hole 20 are further provided on the chassis 2, and the positioning portion 12 can be inserted downward into the positioning hole 14; an elastic structure 13 is further included, and the elastic structure 13 is arranged in the spring installation hole 20 to provide an upward elastic force to the second guiding structure 4, and the assembling portion 21 limits the up and down movement of the elastic structure 13.

[0087] The present invention also provides a positioning portion provided on the second guiding structure, which cooperates with the positioning hole on the chassis, enabling the second guiding structure to be installed at a specified positioning position on the chassis. Through the fitting portion on the second guiding structure, which cooperates with the spring mounting hole on the chassis, the fitting portion can be inserted into the spring mounting hole, and a spring can be arranged in the spring mounting hole so that the fitting portion cooperates with the spring. The upper end of the spring abuts against the stopper structure, and the lower end abuts against the bottom of the spring mounting hole, realizing an upward elastic restoring force provided to the stopper structure, facilitating the effective clamping of the water tank by the elastic restoring force after the rib structure on the water tank is clamped inside the stopper structure, preventing accidental detachment; when the water tank is pulled out, the stopper pops out under the action of the spring force and blocks the lower part of the water tank. When the water tank is inserted, due to the self-weight of the water tank and the pushing force of the user, the stopper moves downward, facilitating the insertion of the water tank into the dehumidifier. After the assembly is in place, the stopper automatically returns to its original position under the action of the spring.

[0088] The present invention has a pushable and movable stopper: the stopper can move up and down, and an elastic structure is provided under the stopper. When the water tank is pulled out, the stopper pops out under the action of the spring force and blocks the lower part of the water tank. When the water tank is inserted, due to the self-weight of the water tank and the pushing force of the user, the stopper moves downward, facilitating the insertion of the water tank into the dehumidifier. After the assembly is in place, the stopper automatically returns to its original position under the action of the spring.

[0089] In some embodiments,

[0090] One horizontal side of the stopper body 11 is connected to the second straight surface 6. The stopper body 11 is closer to the inside of the installation space relative to the second straight surface 6, and the second inclined surface 8 is closer to the opening side of the installation space relative to the second straight surface 6; the positioning portion 12 and the fitting portion 21 are both convex columns connected to the lower end of the stopper body 11 and extending downward. The elastic structure 13 is a spring, and the fitting portion 21 is inserted into the hollow space of the spring to form a socket with the spring.

[0091] This is a further preferred structural form of the stopper structure of the present invention, that is, the stopper body is located inside the second straight surface, and the second inclined surface is located outside the second straight surface. Through the positioning portion, positioning and assembly with the positioning hole on the chassis can be achieved. Through the fitting portion, it can be integrally combined with the spring and inserted into the spring mounting hole, realizing the up and down movement, compression and stretching movement of the spring to provide an elastic restoring force to the upper stopper, and effectively limiting the spring to move only up and down to avoid skewing and other situations.

[0092] In some embodiments,

[0093] A first positioning cylinder and a second positioning cylinder are provided on the chassis 2 in an upwardly protruding manner. The first positioning cylinder has a hollow structure inside to form the positioning hole 14, and the second positioning cylinder has a hollow structure inside to form the spring mounting hole 20 to accommodate the lower end of the elastic structure 13 inserted into the spring mounting hole 20. Two first limiting portions 15 are also provided on the chassis 2, and an insertion space for accommodating the insertion of the second guide structure 4 is formed between the two first limiting portions 15. Second limiting portions 16 are provided at both ends of the second guide structure 4, respectively. The second limiting portion 16 at one end of the second guide structure 4 cooperates with the first limiting portion 15 on one side, and the second limiting portion 16 at the other end cooperates with the first limiting portion 15 on the other side. After the second guide structure 4 is inserted into the insertion space from top to bottom, the first limiting portion 15 forms a limit on the second limiting portion 16 to prevent it from moving upward.

[0094] The present invention further forms an upward positioning hole and a spring mounting hole through the first positioning cylinder and the second positioning cylinder arranged on the chassis, which can cooperate with the installation of the positioning part and the assembly part + spring, and two relative first limiting parts are also arranged on the chassis of the present invention, which cooperate with the second limiting parts at both ends of the second guide structure to form a guide when the second guide structure is inserted into the insertion space between the two first limiting parts, and prevent the block structure (second guide structure) from moving upward and falling out of the insertion space.

[0095] In some embodiments,

[0096] The direction from the outside to the inside of the chassis 2 is the width direction of the water tank 1, in which the distance between the first guide structure 3 and the outer side of the bottom of the water tank 1 is a, the width of the water tank 1 is b, and a≤b / 3; and / or,

[0097] The matching clearance between the first straight surface 5 and the second straight surface 6 is 0.1 mm-1.5 mm; and / or,

[0098] The vertical height of the first straight surface 5 is h1, and h1 is less than 10 mm.

[0099] The present invention provides a water tank structure with oblique cone guide ribs: the newly invented water tank is provided with ribs at the bottom, the ribs are located at the ground of the water tank close to the outer edge, the distance between the ribs and the outside of the water tank is no more than 1 / 3 of the width of the water tank, an oblique cone guide is provided on the side of the lower rib of the water tank away from the outer wall of the water tank for the convenience of assembling the water tank into the dehumidifier, and there is no guide on the other side. When the water tank is extracted, this part prevents the bottom of the water tank from sliding outward, causing the water tank to flip over, making it convenient for the water tank to be extracted obliquely upward.

[0100] The water tank structure of the present invention has oblique cone guide retaining ribs: Figure 4-5As shown, the retaining rib is located at the bottom of the water tank. The distance between the retaining rib and the outer edge of the water tank is S1. To reduce the flipping angle when the water tank is taken out, the size of S1 should be less than 1 / 3 of the width of the bottom of the water tank. Preferably, this distance is less than 5 mm. From Figure 5 It can be seen that this retaining rib has an inclined cone guiding feature. The straight retaining surface is close to the outer edge of the genus, which is used to prevent horizontal movement when the water tank is pulled out, so that the bottom of the water tank rotates around this retaining rib, facilitating the handle to escape from the housing and making it convenient to extract the water tank. The height of the straight retaining surface is h1. To facilitate the assembly of the water tank into it, the height dimension of h1 is generally less than 10 mm. In this embodiment, the size of h1 is selected to be 4 mm.

[0101] In some embodiments,

[0102] A handle 17 is provided on the side surface of the water tank 1. A cavity 18 is formed between the lower end of the handle 17 and the inner wall of the water tank 1. The depth of the cavity 18 is 20 mm to 50 mm; and / or,

[0103] The distance between the lower end of the second limiting portion 16 and the inner bottom wall of the chassis 2 is s2. The sinking distance of the block structure is h2, and S2 > h2; and / or,

[0104] The diameter of the positioning hole 14 is φB, and the diameter of the positioning portion 12 is φA, and there is: φB - φA = X1, and the gap X1 is 0.1 mm - 1 mm.

[0105] A cavity structure is provided between the handle and the water tank of the present invention: The handle of the present invention is assembled on the water tank, and the assembly position is near the middle position of the water tank. When the handle is extracted, the center of gravity of the water tank is located below the handle, preventing the condensate water inside the water tank from tipping over and flowing out. The handle side is located near the appearance side of the water tank, and a cavity is formed between the lower part of the handle and the water tank, facilitating the user to grab.

[0106] As Figure 1 shown, the water tank is located near the lower position on the back of the dehumidifier. The water tank is assembled between the chassis assembly and the housing above, the handle is assembled on the water tank, and there is a cavity between the lower part of the handle and the water tank after assembly, which can facilitate the user to grab the handle. The block is assembled on the chassis part, located between the chassis and the water tank.

[0107] As Figure 6-8 shown, the handle is assembled on the water tank, and the handle rotation shaft is assembled near the center of gravity in the middle of the water tank, facilitating the handle to lift the handbox and maintaining a balanced state. After the handle and the water tank are assembled, the internal rib of the water tank supports the lower part of the handle. The handle grasping position and the appearance surface of the water tank form an integral curved surface, matching the appearance of the water tank, with a good appearance effect. A cavity is formed between the lower end of the grasping position and the water tank, facilitating the user to grab the handle. The size of this cavity needs to allow the user's fingers to enter conveniently without scratching, and it is preferably 20 mm - 50 mm.

[0108] The chassis component of the present invention has an inclined cone guide rib block: As Figure 9 shown, the chassis component is assembled as follows. The block is assembled on the chassis assembly, and an elastic structure is provided between the block and the chassis assembly. In this embodiment, a spring is used. As Figure 10-11 shown, the structure of the inclined cone guide rib block is as follows. An inclined cone guide rib is provided above the block. One end of this rib is provided with an inclined surface guide to facilitate the installation of the water tank. The other side is a straight retaining rib, which cooperates with the retaining rib at the bottom of the water tank. The height of the straight retaining rib is h2, and the height of h2 is about the same as the height of the retaining rib under the water tank, which is used to prevent horizontal movement when the water tank is pulled out, so that the bottom of the water tank rotates around this retaining rib, facilitating the handle to escape from the housing and facilitating the extraction of the water tank. A positioning column is provided below the block, and the diameter of the positioning column is φA, which is convenient for guiding and positioning when the block moves up and down. The spring assembly column mainly prevents the spring from coming out. In addition, elastic buckles are provided on both sides of the lower end for the assembly between the block and the chassis assembly.

[0109] As Figure 12 shown, the installation structure of the water tank block of the present invention is arranged outside one side of the chassis for installing the water tank. The assembly structure is as shown in the following figure. There are limiting surfaces of the elastic buckles of the block on both sides of the assembly structure. When the block is installed, it will be stuck inside this groove. There is an opening under the groove. The distance between the limiting surface and the lower surface of the chassis is S2. The block can move up and down in this groove. Since the block sinks when the water tank is installed, the sinking stroke will not exceed S2. In this design, S2 > h2, ensuring that the sinking stroke of the packaging block is sufficient. A spring assembly position is provided on the chassis, which corresponds to the position of the spring assembly column of the block. A positioning hole is provided in the middle, and the diameter of the positioning hole is φB, φB - φA = X1, and the gap X1 is 0.1 mm - 1 mm. The positioning column of the block is assembled in this positioning hole and moves up and down, and plays a positioning role. The block will not be at risk of being stuck due to large left and right swings, making the sliding of the block smooth and reliable.

[0110] In some embodiments,

[0111] When the water tank is assembled and enters, the first guiding structure 3 presses down the second guiding structure 4 by a distance of X, so that the water tank 1 is assembled into the installation space. At this time, the elastic structure is in a large compression state, and the compression amount of the elastic structure at this time is X0 + X. The weight of the water tank is M2, and the elastic force of the elastic structure at this time is F1 = K(X0 + X), and the gravity of the water tank is G2 = M2g, and there is: at this time, the elastic force F1 is 0.5 - 1.2 times the weight G2 of the water tank.

[0112] The present invention has a block that can be pressed and moved: As Figure 13As shown, this state is the assembly drawing of the stopper in the free state in the chassis component. At this time, the spring is in a slightly compressed state, and the compression amount of the spring is X0. The weight of the stopper is M1. At this time, the spring force F0 = KX0 > the gravity of the stopper G1 = M1g. It is recommended that in the preferred embodiment, the spring force at this time is 3 to 5 times the gravity of the stopper (the weight of the stopper is relatively light) to ensure that the stopper will not sink under the action of gravity. As Figure 14 As shown, this state is the assembly drawing of the stopper in the compressed state in the chassis component. At this time, when the water tank is assembled, the bottom retaining rib presses down the stopper on the chassis component, and the pressing distance is X. At this time, the water tank can be assembled into the dehumidifier. At this time, the spring is in a large compressed state, and the compression amount of the spring is X0 + X. The weight of the water tank is M2. At this time, the spring force F1 = K(X0 + X), and the gravity of the water tank G2 = M2g. It is recommended that in the preferred embodiment, the spring force F1 at this time is 0.5 - 1.2 times the weight of the water tank G2. In this embodiment, 0.8 times the weight of the water tank is selected, and the water tank enters relatively easily. A suitable spring can be selected according to this.

[0113] The present invention also provides a dehumidifier, which includes the aforementioned water tank chassis assembly.

[0114] The present invention provides a new water tank and its installation structure, which can solve the following problems:

[0115] 1. For most existing dehumidifiers, the water tank needs to be pulled out and poured water while squatting, and the problem that it is inconvenient to pull out the water tank.

[0116] 2. Solve the problems that the water tank in the comparative patent is exposed outside the machine, which affects the overall appearance of the machine, and the water tank is easily knocked over, causing the condensed water to flow to the ground and posing a safety hazard.

[0117] By newly setting the water tank and its assembly structure, the present invention can produce the following beneficial effects.

[0118] 1. The water tank can be pulled out of the dehumidifier without squatting, which is convenient for extracting the water tank and pouring water;

[0119] 2. The water tank does not need to protrude outside the machine, does not affect the appearance of the machine, has strong integrity and beautiful appearance;

[0120] 3. The water tank does not protrude outside the machine, and it is not easy for the water tank to be easily taken out of the machine due to external collision, thus causing safety problems, and has high safety.

[0121] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention. The above is only the preferred implementation manner of the present invention. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art in this technical field, without departing from the technical principle of the present invention, several improvements and variations can still be made, and these improvements and variations should also be regarded as within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water tank chassis assembly, characterized in that: include: A water tank (1) and a chassis (2), wherein a first guide structure (3) is arranged at the bottom of the water tank (1), an installation space is provided at the upper end of the chassis (2), and a second guide structure (4) is also arranged on the chassis (2); the water tank (1) can be arranged in the installation space through the cooperation between the first guide structure (3) and the second guide structure (4); when the water tank (1) is taken out of the installation space, the second guide structure (4) blocks the first guide structure (3), so that the water tank (1) is first rotated and then pulled upward out of the installation space.

2. The water tank chassis assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first guide structure (3) further comprises a first straight surface (5), and the second guide structure (4) comprises a second straight surface (6). The second straight surface (6) is arranged parallel to the vertical plane. When the water tank (1) is in a vertical state, the first straight surface (5) is a plane parallel to the vertical plane. When the water tank (1) is pulled out of the installation space, the first straight surface (5) fits with the second straight surface (6), and the upper end of the second straight surface (6) is connected to the first straight surface (5) to form a rotating end, so that the water tank (1) rotates around the rotating end, thereby first rotating the water tank (1) and then pulling the water tank (1) out of the installation space obliquely upward.

3. The water tank chassis assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first guide structure (3) further comprises a first inclined surface (7), and the second guide structure (4) comprises a second inclined surface (8), the second inclined surface (8) being an inclined surface inclined with respect to a vertical plane, and an angle greater than 0 is formed between the second inclined surface (8) and the vertical plane; when the water tank (1) is in a vertical state, the first inclined surface (7) is an inclined surface inclined with respect to a vertical direction, and an angle greater than 0 is formed between the first inclined surface (7) and the vertical plane, and the first inclined surface (7) is parallel to the second inclined surface (8); and when the water tank (1) is installed into the installation space, the first inclined surface (7) is in contact with the second inclined surface (8), and the water tank (1) is pushed into the installation space, so that the first guide structure (3) and the second guide structure (4) are snap-fitted.

4. The water tank chassis assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: When the water tank (1) is installed in the installation space, the first inclined surface (7) and the second inclined surface (8) fit together so that the water tank (1) is pushed into the installation space. After being pushed into the installation space, the first straight surface (5) and the second straight surface (6) form a fit and abutment, thereby forming a snap connection between the first guide structure (3) and the second guide structure (4).

5. The water tank chassis assembly according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The first guiding structure (3) is a rib structure, including a convex block disposed at the bottom of the water tank (1) and protruding downward; the second guiding structure (4) is a stop block structure, including a convex block disposed on the inner bottom wall of the chassis (2) and protruding upward. The first inclined surface (7) and the first straight surface (5) are two opposite planes of the rib structure, and are connected by a first connecting surface (9) between the first inclined surface (7) and the first straight surface (5). When the water tank (1) is in a vertical state, the first connecting surface (9) is located at the lower end of the rib structure, and one end of the first connecting surface (9) is connected to the lower end of the first inclined surface (7) and the other end is connected to the lower end of the first straight surface (5). The second inclined surface (8) and the second straight surface (6) are two opposite planes of the stop block structure, and are connected by a second connecting surface (10) between the second inclined surface (8) and the second straight surface (6). The second connecting surface (10) is located at the upper end of the stop block structure, and one end of the second connecting surface (10) is connected to the upper end of the second inclined surface (8) and the other end is connected to the upper end of the second straight surface (6).

6. The water tank chassis assembly according to any one of claims 3-5, characterized in that: The second guiding structure (4) further includes a stop block main body (11), a positioning portion (12) and an assembling portion (21). One side of the stop block main body (11) is connected to the second straight surface (6), and the lower end of the stop block main body (11) is connected to the positioning portion (12) and the assembling portion (21); a positioning hole (14) and a spring mounting hole (20) are further provided on the chassis (2), and the positioning portion (12) can be inserted downward into the positioning hole (14); further included is an elastic structure (13), the elastic structure (13) is disposed in the spring mounting hole (20) to provide an upward elastic force to the second guiding structure (4), and the assembling portion (21) limits the up and down movement of the elastic structure (13).

7. The water tank chassis assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The horizontal side of the stop block main body (11) is connected to the second straight surface (6), the stop block main body (11) is closer to the inside of the installation space relative to the second straight surface (6), and the second inclined surface (8) is closer to the opening side of the installation space relative to the second straight surface (6); the positioning portion (12) and the assembling portion (21) are both convex columns connected to the lower end of the stop block main body (11) and extending downward, the elastic structure (13) is a spring, and the assembling portion (21) is inserted into the hollow space of the spring to form a socket with the spring.

8. The water tank chassis assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: On the chassis (2), a first positioning cylinder and a second positioning cylinder are provided protruding upward. The interior of the first positioning cylinder is a hollow structure to form the positioning hole (14), and the interior of the second positioning cylinder is a hollow structure to form the spring mounting hole (20) to accommodate the lower end of the elastic structure (13) inserted into the spring mounting hole (20). Two first limiting portions (15) are also provided on the chassis (2). An insertion space for the second guiding structure (4) to be inserted is formed between the two first limiting portions (15). Second limiting portions (16) are respectively provided at both ends of the second guiding structure (4). The second limiting portion (16) at one end of the second guiding structure (4) cooperates with one side of the first limiting portion (15), and the second limiting portion (16) at the other end cooperates with the first limiting portion (15) on the other side. After the second guiding structure (4) is inserted into the insertion space from top to bottom, the first limiting portion (15) forms a limit to prevent upward movement of the second limiting portion (16).

9. The water tank chassis assembly according to claim 2, wherein: Along the direction from the outside to the inside of the chassis (2), it is the width direction of the water tank (1). In this direction, the distance between the first guiding structure (3) and the outer edge side of the bottom of the water tank (1) is a, the width dimension of the water tank (1) is b, and a ≤ b / 3; and / or, The fitting gap between the first straight surface (5) and the second straight surface (6) is 0.1 mm - 1.5 mm; and / or, The height of the first straight surface (5) in the vertical direction is h1, and h1 < 10 mm.

10. The water tank chassis assembly according to claim 8, wherein: A handle (17) is provided on the side surface of the water tank (1). A cavity (18) is formed between the lower end of the handle (17) and the inner wall of the water tank (1). The depth of the cavity (18) is 20 mm - 50 mm; and / or, The distance between the lower end of the second limiting portion (16) and the inner bottom wall of the chassis (2) is s2, and the sinking distance of the second guiding structure is h2, and s2 > h2; and / or, The diameter of the positioning hole (14) is φB, and the diameter of the positioning portion (12) is φA, and: φB - φA = X1, and the gap X1 is 0.1 mm - 1 mm.

11. The water tank chassis assembly according to claim 6, wherein: When the water tank is assembled and inserted, the first guiding structure (3) presses down the second guiding structure (4), and the pressing distance is X, so that the water tank (1) is assembled and inserted into the installation space. At this time, the elastic structure is in a large compression state. At this time, the compression amount of the elastic structure is X0 + X, the weight of the water tank is M2, and at this time, the elastic force F1 of the elastic structure = K(X0 + X), and the gravity of the water tank G2 = M2g, and: at this time, the elastic force F1 is 0.5 - 1.2 times the weight G2 of the water tank.

12. A dehumidifier, wherein: It includes the water tank chassis assembly according to any one of claims 1 - 11.

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