Air conditioner

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an air conditioner, which comprises a casing and an ion generator, the casing has an air duct, an air inlet and an air outlet, the air inlet and the air outlet are communicated with the air duct, the casing comprises a shell and a water pan, the water pan is arranged in the shell, the ion generator comprises a high-voltage package and an electrode, the high-voltage package is arranged on the lower side of the water pan along the up-down direction, and the electrode is arranged in the air duct. The air conditioner provided by the present disclosure has the advantages of convenient disassembly and assembly of the ion generator and low maintenance difficulty.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of air conditioning technology, specifically to an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Ductless air conditioner indoor units are favored in the air conditioning market due to their concealed installation and aesthetic appeal in home décor. To purify the air and create a fresher, healthier environment, ductless units are typically equipped with ion generators. However, in this technology, ion generators in ductless units suffer from drawbacks such as inconvenient disassembly and installation, and high maintenance difficulty. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This disclosure aims to at least partially address one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0004] Therefore, embodiments of this disclosure propose an air conditioner that has the advantages of easy disassembly and assembly of the ion generator and low maintenance difficulty.

[0005] The air conditioner of this embodiment includes a casing and an ion generator. The casing has an air duct, an air inlet, and an air outlet. The air inlet and the air outlet are both connected to the air duct. The casing includes a housing and a water collection tray, which is disposed inside the housing. The ion generator includes a high-voltage transformer and electrodes. The high-voltage transformer is disposed vertically below the water collection tray, and the electrodes are disposed inside the air duct.

[0006] The air conditioner of this embodiment improves indoor air quality by purifying the air passing through the duct by installing electrodes of an ion generator inside the duct. Furthermore, since the air conditioner is typically installed in the ceiling space of the room, and the high-voltage transformer is located below the drip tray, it can be exposed simply by removing at least a portion of the bottom of the casing, making disassembly and assembly of the high-voltage transformer convenient and reducing maintenance difficulty.

[0007] In some embodiments, the high-voltage transformer is disposed on at least one side of the housing along the left-right direction. This makes it easier to lay the cables electrically connected to the high-voltage transformer on the side of the housing away from the air duct, avoiding exposed cables that would affect the aesthetics of the appearance, while also reducing the chance of cable interference and resulting in a low failure rate of the ion generator.

[0008] In some embodiments, the high-voltage transformer and the electrode are located on the same side of the housing in a left-right direction. This results in a shorter distance between the high-voltage transformer and the electrode, shorter wiring lengths for the cables connecting them, a lower probability of cable interference, and lower cost and failure rate of the ion generator.

[0009] In some embodiments, a portion of the water tray protrudes upwards in the vertical direction to form a downward-facing clearance groove, and at least a portion of the high-pressure transformer is disposed within the clearance groove. This effectively reduces the size of the high-pressure transformer protruding below the water tray, and the high-pressure transformer occupies less space below the water tray in the vertical direction. The size of the housing in the vertical direction does not require significant design changes to accommodate the high-pressure transformer, resulting in a smaller overall size and more compact structure for the air conditioner.

[0010] In some embodiments, the high-voltage transformer is connected to the water receiving tray via a first fastener. This makes it easy to assemble and disassemble the high-voltage transformer on the water receiving tray, and greatly facilitates maintenance.

[0011] In some embodiments, the water receiving tray is provided with a mounting column extending in a vertical direction, the mounting column having a threaded hole, and the high-pressure transformer having a first through hole. The first fastener passes through the first through hole and is threadedly engaged with the threaded hole. That is, the first fastener passes through the first through hole from bottom to top and is threadedly engaged with the threaded hole, thereby realizing the installation of the high-pressure transformer on the water receiving tray, and the high-pressure transformer is easy to install and remove.

[0012] In some embodiments, the housing includes a bottom cover and a side plate. The bottom cover is detachably connected to the lower end of the side plate. The bottom cover is located below the water receiving tray in the vertical direction, serving to shield at least a portion of the high-voltage transformer and the water receiving tray. That is, the bottom cover acts as the base plate of the housing, separating the high-voltage transformer and the water receiving tray from the outside environment to protect them and extend their service life. Furthermore, the high-voltage transformer can be exposed simply by removing the bottom cover, enabling rapid disassembly and high maintenance efficiency.

[0013] In some embodiments, the side panel includes a left side panel and a right side panel facing each other in the left-right direction. The water tray has a first flange and a second flange at its two opposite ends in the left-right direction, respectively. The first flange is connected to the left side panel by a second fastener, and the second flange is connected to the right side panel by a third fastener. This makes the installation of the water tray within the housing convenient and reliable, and the water collection groove formed by the water tray can extend to the left and right edges of the housing cavity in the left-right direction, respectively. The water collection area of ​​the groove is larger, reducing the probability of water leakage from the air conditioner.

[0014] In some embodiments, the housing further includes an air outlet frame assembly disposed within the housing, the air outlet being formed in the air outlet frame assembly, and at least one of the air outlet frame assembly and the housing being connected to the water receiving tray. This facilitates the forming of air outlets of a predetermined shape and number, and also allows for easy assembly and disassembly of the air outlet frame assembly within the housing by connecting it to the water receiving tray.

[0015] In some embodiments, the lower part of the drip tray is flush with the lower part of the air outlet frame assembly. This allows both the drip tray and the air outlet frame assembly to abut against the bottom plate of the housing, ensuring reliable support of the air outlet frame assembly from the bottom plate, effectively increasing the structural strength of the air outlet frame assembly, and making the air conditioner structure more stable.

[0016] In some embodiments, the water receiving tray includes a first tray body and a second tray body. The first tray body is disposed on the rear side of the air outlet frame assembly in a front-to-back direction, and the second tray body is disposed on one side of the air outlet frame assembly in a left-to-right direction. The high-voltage transformer is disposed on the end of the first tray body away from the second tray body in a front-to-back direction, and / or, the high-voltage transformer is disposed on the second tray body. Therefore, the placement of the high-voltage transformer does not affect the shape of the water receiving trough formed by the water receiving tray, effectively ensuring the water receiving function of the water receiving tray. It also facilitates the laying of the high-voltage cable connected to the high-voltage transformer in the area near the inner wall of the inner cavity, reducing the wiring length and minimizing interference from the high-voltage cable to other electrical components.

[0017] In some embodiments, the air outlet frame assembly is snap-fitted to the water receiving tray; this better achieves the pre-positioning of the air outlet frame assembly relative to the water receiving tray, resulting in better installation convenience and higher installation accuracy for the air outlet frame assembly.

[0018] And / or, the air outlet frame assembly is connected to the water receiving tray by a fourth fastener. This results in high assembly and disassembly efficiency of the air outlet frame assembly and high connection strength between the air outlet frame assembly and the water receiving tray.

[0019] In some embodiments, the air outlet frame assembly is snapped into the water collection tray by multiple snap-fit ​​pieces, and the air outlet frame assembly is connected to the water collection tray by multiple fourth fasteners. The multiple snap-fit ​​pieces and the multiple fourth fasteners are arranged alternately in the left-right direction. This not only allows for a more stable initial installation of the air outlet frame assembly, but also ensures a more secure connection between the air outlet frame assembly and the water collection tray.

[0020] In some embodiments, the housing includes a bottom cover, side panels, and an access panel. The bottom cover is connected to the lower end of the side panels. The bottom cover has an access hole opposite to the air outlet frame assembly. The air outlet frame assembly is disposed within the housing via the access hole. The access panel is detachably connected to the bottom cover and serves to shield at least a portion of the air outlet frame assembly. Thus, with the air outlet located within the housing, the access panel and bottom cover provide support for the air outlet frame assembly, resulting in higher structural strength and greater stability of the air conditioner. Furthermore, the air outlet frame assembly can be easily removed by detaching the access panel from the bottom cover, facilitating convenient assembly and disassembly and improving maintenance efficiency.

[0021] In some embodiments, the air outlet includes a first air outlet located on the front side of the air outlet frame assembly and a second air outlet located on the lower side of the air outlet frame assembly, and the inspection plate is provided with a clearance hole for exposing the second air outlet. This results in the air conditioner discharging air both at the front and bottom, increasing the air outlet area and improving the indoor temperature regulation and air purification rates.

[0022] In some embodiments, the air outlet frame assembly engages with the housing via a sliding portion that extends vertically to facilitate sliding of the air outlet frame assembly relative to the housing in the same vertical direction. This upward sliding of the air outlet frame assembly relative to the housing moves it to a predetermined position within the housing, achieving pre-positioning of the air outlet frame assembly within the housing. The connection between the air outlet frame assembly and the drip tray is convenient and quick. Furthermore, guided by the sliding portion, the downward movement trajectory of the air outlet frame assembly is stable when removing the access panel to prepare for removal, minimizing interference with other components of the air conditioner and resulting in higher disassembly efficiency.

[0023] In some embodiments, the housing further includes a heat exchanger bracket disposed within the housing. One of the air outlet frame assembly and the heat exchanger bracket is provided with a first sliding groove extending in a vertical direction. The sliding portion includes a first sliding portion disposed in the other of the air outlet frame assembly and the heat exchanger bracket, and the first sliding portion slidably engages within the first sliding groove. Thus, through the sliding engagement of the first sliding portion and the first sliding groove, the air outlet frame assembly can slide more stably and easily along the vertical direction of the housing, thereby making the installation and disassembly of the air outlet frame assembly more convenient and easier.

[0024] In some embodiments, the housing includes a front side plate, and one of the air outlet frame assembly and the front side plate is provided with a second sliding groove extending in the vertical direction. The sliding portion includes a second sliding portion disposed in the other of the air outlet frame assembly and the front side plate, and the second sliding portion is slidably engaged within the second sliding groove. Thus, through the sliding engagement of the second sliding portion and the second sliding groove, the sliding stability of the air outlet frame assembly relative to the housing in the vertical direction is improved, thereby increasing the efficiency of disassembly and installation of the air outlet frame assembly.

[0025] In some embodiments, the air outlet frame assembly is a one-piece molded plastic part. This facilitates the processing and manufacturing of the air outlet frame assembly, achieves high production precision, and does not absorb ions generated by the ion generator, thus enhancing the air purification efficiency of the ion generator.

[0026] In some embodiments, the air outlet frame assembly is detachably disposed within the housing. This facilitates the subsequent disassembly, assembly, and maintenance of the air outlet frame assembly.

[0027] In some embodiments, the air outlet includes a first air outlet located on the front side of the air outlet frame assembly and a second air outlet located on the lower side of the air outlet frame assembly. The housing has a front outlet portion and a lower outlet portion, and at least a portion of the air outlet frame assembly is fitted at the front outlet portion and the lower outlet portion. At least one of the front outlet portion and the lower outlet portion is formed on a sheet metal part. This effectively improves the structural strength of the connection between the air outlet frame assembly and the housing, and facilitates the matching of the air outlet frame assembly and the housing. This can improve the air outlet effect of the air conditioner and expand the air delivery range of the air conditioner.

[0028] In some embodiments, the air outlet includes a first air outlet located on the front side of the air outlet frame assembly and a second air outlet located on the lower side of the air outlet frame assembly. The housing also includes an air outlet panel assembly, which is fitted to the outside of the first air outlet and / or the second air outlet.

[0029] In some embodiments, the air outlet panel assembly responds to instructions from an application, control panel, or remote control device, the application, control panel, or remote control device having a display interface including at least one of front air outlet, bottom air outlet, and dual air outlet.

[0030] In some embodiments, the air outlet panel assembly has a panel air outlet and includes an air guide plate and / or a sweeping component. The air guide plate and / or the sweeping component are disposed at the panel air outlet. The sweeping component enables air to be swept in the left and right directions of the panel air outlet. The air guide plate can open and close the panel air outlet and adjust the air outlet angle. Therefore, the air outlet panel assembly can improve the uniformity and comfort of the air conditioning airflow through three-dimensional airflow adjustment.

[0031] In some embodiments, the air conditioner is a ducted unit. This effectively saves indoor space, allows for a larger air outlet range, and thus achieves higher air purification efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is a bottom view of the water tray, air outlet frame assembly, and high-voltage transformer in an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Figure 2 This is a front view of the water tray, air outlet frame assembly, and high-voltage transformer in an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 3 This is a side view of the water collection tray, air outlet frame assembly, and high-pressure transformer in an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 4 This is a top view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the top plate of the concealed housing is shown.

[0036] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Figure 6 This is an isometric view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Figure 7 This is another isometric view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom cover and air outlet frame assembly in an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the display interface of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure label: 1. Housing; 11. Shell; 111. Bottom cover; 1111. Inspection hole; 112. Front side panel; 113. Left side panel; 1131. Second through hole; 114. Right side panel; 1141. Third through hole; 115. Inspection plate; 116. Top cover; 117. Metal front air outlet; 118. Metal lower air outlet; 12. Water tray; 121. First tray body; 122. Second tray body; 123. Clearance groove; 124. First flange; 125. Second flange; 13. Air outlet frame assembly; 131. First air outlet; 132. Second air outlet; 14. Heat exchanger bracket; 15. Snap-fit ​​component; 2. Ion generator; 21. High voltage transformer; 3. Fourth fastener. Detailed Implementation

[0042] Embodiments of this disclosure are described in detail below, with examples of these embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this disclosure, and should not be construed as limiting it.

[0043] The following is combined with Figures 1-9 An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is described.

[0044] The air conditioner of this embodiment includes a housing 1 and an ion generator 2. The housing 1 has an air duct, an air inlet, and an air outlet, both of which are connected to the air duct. The housing 1 includes a shell 11 and a water collection tray 12, which is disposed inside the shell 11. The ion generator 2 includes a high-voltage transformer 21 and electrodes. The high-voltage transformer 21 is disposed vertically below the water collection tray 12, and the electrodes are disposed inside the air duct.

[0045] It should be noted that the up and down direction mentioned in this embodiment refers to the height direction of the horizontally placed air conditioner, the left and right direction refers to the length direction of the horizontally placed air conditioner, and the front and back direction refers to the width direction of the horizontally placed air conditioner. When the air conditioner is placed horizontally, the water tray 12 is located at the bottom of the housing 11, and the lower side of the water tray 12 is also the side of the water tray 12 facing the bottom plate of the housing 11.

[0046] The air conditioner of this embodiment improves indoor air quality by purifying the air passing through the duct by setting electrodes of the ion generator 2 inside the duct. Furthermore, since the air conditioner of this embodiment is typically installed in the ceiling space of the room, and the high-pressure transformer 21 is located below the water tray 12, it can be exposed by simply removing at least a portion of the bottom of the casing 11, making the high-pressure transformer 21 easy to install and remove, and reducing maintenance difficulty.

[0047] In some embodiments, the high-voltage transformer 21 is disposed on at least one side of the housing 11 in a left-right direction. This makes it easier to lay the cable electrically connected to the high-voltage transformer 21 on the side of the housing 11 away from the air duct, avoiding the cable exposure and affecting the appearance, while also reducing the probability of cable interference, resulting in a low failure rate of the ion generator 2.

[0048] For example, the air conditioner's electrical control box is located on the right side inside the housing 11, and the high-voltage transformer 21 can also be located on the right side inside the housing 11. This makes the wiring length of the cable connecting the electrical control box and the high-voltage transformer 21 shorter, and the electrical connection between the electrical control box and the high-voltage transformer 21 more reliable, while also effectively reducing the interference of the high-voltage cable to other electrical components.

[0049] Optionally, the high-voltage transformer 21 and the electrode are located on the same side of the housing 11 along the left-right direction. This results in a shorter distance between the high-voltage transformer 21 and the electrode, a shorter wiring length for the cable connecting the high-voltage transformer 21 and the electrode, a lower probability of cable interference, and lower cost and failure rate of the ion generator 2.

[0050] In some embodiments, a portion of the water receiving tray 12 protrudes upward in the vertical direction to form a downward-facing relief groove 123, and at least a portion of the high-pressure transformer 21 is disposed within the relief groove 123.

[0051] This effectively reduces the size of the high-pressure transformer 21 protruding below the water tray 12. The high-pressure transformer 21 occupies less space below the water tray 12 in the vertical direction, and the size of the housing 11 in the vertical direction does not need to be increased to accommodate the high-pressure transformer 21. The air conditioner has a smaller overall size and a more compact structure.

[0052] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the high voltage pack 21 is generally rectangular, and the inner contour of the clearance groove 123 matches the outer contour of the high voltage pack 21. The top of the high voltage pack 21 is located inside the clearance groove 123.

[0053] In some embodiments, the high-pressure transformer 21 is connected to the water receiving tray 12 via a first fastener. This makes it easy to install and remove the high-pressure transformer 21 from the water receiving tray 12, and provides high convenience for maintenance.

[0054] Optionally, the water receiving tray 12 is provided with a mounting column extending in the vertical direction. The mounting column has a threaded hole, and the high-pressure transformer 21 has a first through hole. A first fastener passes through the first through hole and is threaded into the threaded hole. That is, the first fastener passes through the first through hole from bottom to top and is threaded into the threaded hole, thus realizing the installation of the high-pressure transformer 21 on the water receiving tray 12. The high-pressure transformer 21 is easy to install and remove.

[0055] For example, the outer peripheral surface of the high-voltage transformer 21 is provided with a connecting flange, there are two first through holes and they are provided on the connecting flange, there are two mounting columns and they are provided in the relief groove 123, and two first fasteners pass through the two first through holes and are threadedly engaged with the two threaded holes respectively.

[0056] In some embodiments, the housing 11 includes a bottom cover plate 111 and a side plate. The bottom cover plate 111 is detachably connected to the lower end of the side plate. The bottom cover plate 111 is located below the water receiving tray 12 in the vertical direction and is used to cover at least a portion of the high-pressure pack 21 and the water receiving tray 12.

[0057] That is, the bottom cover plate 111 serves as the base plate of the housing 11, separating the high-pressure transformer 21 and the water receiving tray 12 from the outside world, thereby protecting the high-pressure transformer 21 and the water receiving tray 12 and improving their service life. Moreover, the high-pressure transformer 21 can be exposed simply by removing the bottom cover plate 111, enabling quick disassembly of the high-pressure transformer 21 and improving the maintenance efficiency of the high-pressure transformer 21.

[0058] For example, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the bottom cover plate 111 has upwardly extending folded edges on its front, left, and right edges. These three folded edges are connected to the front side plate 112, left side plate 113, and right side plate 114 of the side plates respectively via threaded fittings. The bottom cover plate 111 can abut against the water receiving tray 12 to support the water receiving tray 12, thus improving the installation reliability of the water receiving tray 12 within the housing 11.

[0059] It should be noted that a through hole for exposing the high voltage transformer 21 can also be provided on the bottom cover plate 111. A baffle that is detachably connected to the bottom cover plate 111 is provided at the through hole. Thus, the through hole can be exposed simply by removing the baffle, which enables the high voltage transformer 21 to be quickly disassembled and the maintenance efficiency of the high voltage transformer 21 is higher.

[0060] In some embodiments, the side panel includes a left side panel 113 and a right side panel 114 that are opposite each other in the left-right direction. The water receiving tray 12 has a first flange 124 and a second flange 125 at its two opposite ends in the left-right direction. The first flange 124 is connected to the left side panel 113 by a second fastener, and the second flange 125 is connected to the right side panel 114 by a third fastener.

[0061] Therefore, the water tray 12 is easy and reliable to install inside the housing 11, and the water trough formed by the water tray 12 can extend to the left and right edges of the inner cavity of the housing 11 in the left and right directions respectively. The water trough has a larger water receiving area, and the probability of the air conditioner leaking is lower.

[0062] For example, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the left side plate 113 has a second through hole 1131, the right side plate 114 has a third through hole 1141, the first flange 124 has a fourth through hole, and the second flange 125 has a fifth through hole. A second fastener passes through the second through hole 1131 and the fourth through hole to connect the left side plate 113 to the first flange 124, and a third fastener passes through the third through hole 1141 and the fifth through hole to connect the right side plate 114 to the second flange 125. The second and third fasteners can be threaded components, and the fourth and fifth through holes are both threaded holes.

[0063] Optionally, the housing 1 also includes an air outlet frame assembly 13, which is disposed inside the housing 11, and an air outlet is formed in the air outlet frame assembly 13. At least one of the air outlet frame assembly 13 and the housing 11 is connected to the water receiving tray 12.

[0064] This facilitates the molding of air outlets with different shapes and quantities, and also allows for the connection of the air outlet frame assembly 13 to the water receiving tray 12, making it easy to install and remove the air outlet frame assembly 13 within the housing 11.

[0065] For example, the water tray 12 is connected to the left side plate 113 and the right side plate 114 of the housing 11, and the air outlet frame assembly 13 is only connected to the water tray 12 to achieve fixation within the housing 11.

[0066] In some embodiments, the lower part of the water receiving tray 12 is flush with the lower part of the air outlet frame assembly 13.

[0067] This allows both the water tray 12 and the air outlet frame assembly 13 to abut against the bottom plate of the housing 11, so that the bottom plate can reliably support the air outlet frame assembly 13, effectively increasing the structural strength of the air outlet frame assembly 13 and making the structure of the air conditioner more stable.

[0068] It should be noted that the aforementioned base plate includes a bottom cover plate 111 for supporting the water receiving tray 12 and a maintenance plate 115 for supporting the air outlet frame assembly 13.

[0069] In some embodiments, the water receiving tray 12 includes a first tray body 121 and a second tray body 122. The first tray body 121 is disposed on the rear side of the air outlet frame assembly 13 in the front-back direction, and the second tray body 122 is disposed on one side of the air outlet frame assembly 13 in the left-right direction. The high-pressure transformer 21 is disposed on the end of the first tray body 121 away from the second tray body 122 in the front-back direction, and / or the high-pressure transformer 21 is disposed on the second tray body 122.

[0070] Therefore, the setting of the high-voltage transformer 21 will not affect the shape of the water receiving trough formed by the water receiving tray 12, effectively ensuring the water receiving function of the water receiving tray 12. At the same time, it is convenient to lay the high-voltage cable connected to the high-voltage transformer 21 in the area close to the inner wall of the inner cavity, reducing the wiring length and reducing the interference of the high-voltage cable to other electrical components.

[0071] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first disc 121 is located on the rear side of the air outlet frame assembly 13, and the second disc 122 is located on the right side of the air outlet frame assembly 13. The number of high-voltage transformers 21 can be two, respectively located on the first disc 121 and the second disc 122. Alternatively, the high-voltage transformer 21 can be a single transformer located on either the first disc 121 or the second disc 122.

[0072] In some embodiments, the air outlet frame assembly 13 is snapped into the water receiving tray 12, thereby better realizing the pre-positioning of the air outlet frame assembly 13 relative to the water receiving tray 12, and making the installation of the air outlet frame assembly 13 more convenient and with higher installation accuracy.

[0073] And / or, the air outlet frame assembly 13 is connected to the water receiving tray 12 by a fourth fastener 3. This makes the assembly and disassembly of the air outlet frame assembly 13 highly efficient, and the connection strength between the air outlet frame assembly 13 and the water receiving tray 12 high.

[0074] Optionally, the air outlet frame assembly 13 is snapped into the water collection tray 12 via multiple snap-fit ​​pieces 15, and the air outlet frame assembly 13 is connected to the water collection tray 12 via multiple fourth fasteners 3. The multiple snap-fit ​​pieces 15 and multiple fourth fasteners 3 are arranged alternately in the left-right direction. This not only allows for a more secure initial installation of the air outlet frame assembly 13, but also ensures a more secure connection between the air outlet frame assembly 13 and the water collection tray 12.

[0075] For example, such as Figure 1As shown, the air outlet frame assembly 13 is engaged with the water receiving tray 12 via five snap-fit ​​pieces 15 and connected to the water receiving tray 12 via two fourth fasteners 3. Each snap-fit ​​piece 15 may include a first snap-fit ​​portion on the air outlet frame assembly 13 and a second snap-fit ​​portion on the water receiving tray 12. The first and second snap-fit ​​portions may be a hook portion and a slot, respectively, or both may be hook portions, engaging in a snap-fit ​​engagement. The fourth fasteners 3 are threaded components that can pass through a through hole on the air outlet frame assembly 13 and threadedly engage with a threaded hole on the water receiving tray 12.

[0076] In some embodiments, such as Figures 6-8 As shown, the housing 11 includes a bottom cover plate 111 and a maintenance plate 115. The bottom cover plate 111 has a maintenance hole 1111 opposite to the air outlet frame assembly 13. The air outlet frame assembly 13 is disposed in the housing 11 through the maintenance hole 1111. The maintenance plate 115 is detachably connected to the bottom cover plate 111 and is used to cover at least a part of the air outlet frame assembly 13.

[0077] Therefore, with the air outlet located inside the housing 11, the inspection plate 115 is connected to the bottom cover 111 to support the air outlet frame assembly 13. This results in higher structural strength for the air outlet frame assembly 13 and greater structural stability for the air conditioner. Furthermore, the air outlet frame assembly 13 can be easily removed by simply detaching the inspection plate 115 from the bottom cover 111, making disassembly and assembly of the air outlet frame assembly 13 convenient and improving maintenance efficiency.

[0078] For example, such as Figures 5-7 As shown, on the projection plane perpendicular to the vertical direction, the projection of the air outlet frame assembly 13 coincides with the projection of the inspection hole 1111. The inspection plate 115 is connected to the bottom cover plate 111 through multiple threaded parts and abuts against the air outlet frame assembly 13.

[0079] In some embodiments, the air outlet includes a first air outlet 131 located on the front side of the air outlet frame assembly 13 and a second air outlet 132 located on the lower side of the air outlet frame assembly 13, and the inspection plate 115 is provided with a clearance hole for exposing the second air outlet 132.

[0080] This allows the air conditioner to have both front and bottom air outlets, resulting in a larger air outlet area and a faster rate of indoor temperature regulation and air purification.

[0081] For example, on the projection plane perpendicular to the vertical direction, the projection of the second air outlet 132 coincides with the projection of the clearance hole, so as to avoid the inspection plate 115 blocking part of the second air outlet 132 and affecting the air outlet area of ​​the air conditioner.

[0082] In some embodiments, the air outlet frame assembly 13 cooperates with the housing 11 through a sliding part, which extends in the vertical direction to facilitate the air outlet frame assembly 13 sliding relative to the housing 11 in the vertical direction.

[0083] Thus, by sliding the air outlet frame assembly 13 upward relative to the housing 11, the air outlet frame assembly 13 can be moved to a predetermined position within the housing 11, achieving the pre-positioning of the air outlet frame assembly 13 within the housing 11. The connection between the air outlet frame assembly 13 and the water collection tray 12 is convenient and quick. Moreover, guided by the sliding part, when removing the access panel 115 to prepare for the removal of the air outlet frame assembly 13, the downward movement trajectory of the air outlet frame assembly 13 is stable, and it is less likely to interfere with other components of the air conditioner, resulting in higher disassembly efficiency for the air outlet frame assembly 13.

[0084] In some embodiments, the housing 1 further includes a heat exchanger bracket 14, which is disposed within the housing 11. One of the air outlet frame assembly 13 and the heat exchanger bracket 14 is provided with a first sliding groove extending in the vertical direction. The sliding part includes a first sliding part disposed in the other of the air outlet frame assembly 13 and the heat exchanger bracket 14, and the first sliding part is slidably engaged in the first sliding groove.

[0085] Therefore, through the sliding engagement of the first sliding part and the first sliding groove, the air outlet frame assembly 13 can slide more stably and more easily along the vertical direction of the housing 11, thereby making it more convenient and easier to install and disassemble the air outlet frame assembly 13.

[0086] For example, when installing the air outlet frame assembly 13, the heat exchanger bracket 14 can be installed inside the housing 11 first, and then the air outlet frame assembly 13 can be inserted into the housing 11 through the inspection hole 1111 to slide the first sliding part into the first sliding groove. Then, the air outlet frame assembly 13 can be pushed upward to insert it into place, which facilitates the quick connection between the air outlet frame assembly 13 and the heat exchanger bracket 14.

[0087] In some embodiments, the housing 11 includes a front side plate 112, and one of the air outlet frame assembly 13 and the front side plate 112 is provided with a second sliding groove extending in the vertical direction. The sliding part includes a second sliding part provided in the other of the air outlet frame assembly 13 and the front side plate 112, and the second sliding part is slidably engaged in the second sliding groove.

[0088] Therefore, through the sliding engagement of the second sliding part and the second sliding groove, the air outlet frame assembly 13 has higher sliding stability relative to the housing 11 in the vertical direction, thereby making the disassembly and installation of the air outlet frame assembly 13 more efficient.

[0089] For example, the first slide groove and the second slide groove are respectively provided on the heat exchanger bracket 14 and the front side plate 112, and the first sliding part and the second sliding part are both provided on opposite sides of the air outlet frame assembly 13 in the front-rear direction.

[0090] For example, the first sliding part and the second sliding part are respectively provided on the heat exchanger bracket 14 and the front side plate 112, and the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove are both provided on opposite sides of the air outlet frame assembly 13 in the front-rear direction.

[0091] In some embodiments, the air outlet frame assembly 13 is a one-piece molded plastic part. This facilitates the processing and manufacturing of the air outlet frame assembly 13 with high production precision, while also preventing the absorption of ions generated by the ion generator 2, thus enhancing the air purification efficiency of the ion generator 2.

[0092] Optionally, the air outlet frame assembly 13 is detachably housed within the housing 11. This facilitates the subsequent disassembly, assembly, and maintenance of the air outlet frame assembly 13.

[0093] In some embodiments, the air outlet includes a first air outlet 131 located on the front side of the air outlet frame assembly 13 and a second air outlet 132 located on the lower side of the air outlet frame assembly 13. The housing 11 has a front outlet portion and a lower outlet portion. At least a portion of the air outlet frame assembly 13 is fitted at the front outlet portion and the lower outlet portion, and at least one of the front outlet portion and the lower outlet portion is formed on a sheet metal part. This effectively improves the structural strength of the connection position between the air outlet frame assembly 13 and the housing 11, and facilitates the matching of the air outlet frame assembly 13 and the housing 11.

[0094] For example, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the housing 11 includes a front side plate 112, a left side plate 113, a right side plate 114, an upper cover plate 116, and a bottom cover plate 111. The left side plate 113 and the right side plate 114 are arranged opposite each other and spaced apart in the left-right direction. The upper cover plate 116 is located at the upper end of the left side plate 113 and the right side plate 114, and the bottom cover plate 111 is located at the lower end of the left side plate 113 and the left and right side plates 114. The front side plate 112 is located at the front end of the left side plate 113, the right side plate 114, the upper cover plate 116, and the bottom cover plate 111. At least a portion of the front side plate 112 encloses to form a front outlet, and at least a portion of the bottom cover plate 111 encloses to form a lower outlet. At least a portion of the air outlet frame assembly 13 is detachably disposed at the front outlet or the lower outlet. This facilitates the processing and manufacturing of the housing 11 and makes the assembly method of the housing 11 and the air outlet frame assembly 13 more reasonable and the structure more stable.

[0095] In some embodiments, the air outlet includes a first air outlet 131 located on the front side of the air outlet frame assembly 13 and a second air outlet 132 located on the lower side of the air outlet frame assembly 13. The housing 1 also includes an air outlet panel assembly, which is fitted onto the outer side of the first air outlet 131 and / or the second air outlet 132. This can improve the air outlet effect of the air conditioner and expand the air delivery range of the air conditioner. Exemplarily, air outlet panel assemblies are provided on the outer side of both the first air outlet 131 and the outer side of the second air outlet 132.

[0096] For example, the air outlet panel assembly has a panel air outlet and includes an air guide plate and / or a sweeping component. The air guide plate and / or the sweeping component are located at the panel air outlet. The sweeping component enables airflow to be swept in the left and right directions of the panel air outlet. The air guide plate can open and close the panel air outlet and adjust the air outlet angle. Thus, the air outlet panel assembly can improve the uniformity and comfort of the air conditioning air supply through three-dimensional airflow adjustment.

[0097] Optionally, the air outlet panel assembly responds to commands from an application, control panel, or remote control device, which has a display interface, such as... Figure 9 As shown, the display interface includes at least one of front air outlet, bottom air outlet, and dual air outlet. This can improve the air outlet effect of the air conditioner, expand the air delivery range of the air conditioner, and increase its level of intelligence.

[0098] For example, the air conditioner is a ducted unit, which effectively saves indoor space, has a larger air outlet range, and thus has higher air purification efficiency.

[0099] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure.

[0100] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this disclosure, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0101] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0102] In this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0103] In this disclosure, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this disclosure. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0104] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure. Any changes, modifications, substitutions and variations made to the above embodiments by those skilled in the art are within the protection scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The housing (1) has an air duct, an air inlet and an air outlet, the air inlet and the air outlet are both connected to the air duct, the housing (1) includes a shell (11) and a water receiving tray (12), the water receiving tray (12) is disposed inside the shell (11); An ion generator (2) includes a high-voltage transformer (21) and electrodes. The high-voltage transformer (21) is located on the lower side of the water receiving tray (12) in the vertical direction, and the electrodes are located in the air duct. The housing (11) includes a bottom cover plate (111) and a side plate. The bottom cover plate (111) is detachably connected to the lower end of the side plate. The bottom cover plate (111) is located below the water receiving tray (12) in the vertical direction and is used to cover at least a portion of the high-pressure pack (21) and the water receiving tray (12).

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The high-voltage pack (21) is located on at least one side of the housing (11) in the left-right direction.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The high-voltage pack (21) and the electrode are located on the same side of the housing (11) in the left-right direction.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, A portion of the water receiving tray (12) protrudes upward in the vertical direction to form a downward-facing relief groove (123), and at least a portion of the high-pressure pack (21) is disposed within the relief groove (123).

5. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The high-pressure unit (21) is connected to the water receiving tray (12) via a first fastener.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water receiving tray (12) is provided with an installation column extending in the vertical direction. The installation column is provided with a threaded hole. The high-pressure pack (21) is provided with a first through hole. The first fastener passes through the first through hole and is threadedly engaged with the threaded hole.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side panel includes a left side panel (113) and a right side panel (114) that are opposite each other in the left-right direction. The water receiving tray (12) is provided with a first flange (124) and a second flange (125) at its two opposite ends in the left-right direction. The first flange (124) is connected to the left side panel (113) by a second fastener, and the second flange (125) is connected to the right side panel (114) by a third fastener.

8. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The housing (1) further includes an air outlet frame assembly (13), which is disposed inside the housing (11). The air outlet is formed in the air outlet frame assembly (13). At least one of the air outlet frame assembly (13) and the housing (11) is connected to the water receiving tray (12).

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The lower part of the water receiving tray (12) is flush with the lower part of the air outlet frame assembly (13).

10. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The water receiving tray (12) includes a first tray body (121) and a second tray body (122). The first tray body (121) is located on the rear side of the air outlet frame assembly (13) in the front-back direction, and the second tray body (122) is located on one side of the air outlet frame assembly (13) in the left-right direction. The high-pressure transformer (21) is located at the end of the first tray body (121) away from the second tray body (122) in the front-back direction, and / or the high-pressure transformer (21) is located on the second tray body (122).

11. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The air outlet frame assembly (13) is snapped into the water receiving tray (12); And / or, the air outlet frame assembly (13) is connected to the water receiving tray (12) by a fourth fastener (3).

12. The air conditioner according to claim 11, characterized in that, The air outlet frame assembly (13) is snapped to the water receiving tray (12) by multiple snap-fit ​​pieces (15), and the air outlet frame assembly (13) is connected to the water receiving tray (12) by multiple fourth fasteners (3). The multiple snap-fit ​​pieces (15) and the multiple fourth fasteners (3) are arranged alternately in the left and right direction.

13. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The housing (11) includes a bottom cover plate (111), a side plate, and a maintenance plate (115). The bottom cover plate (111) is connected to the lower end of the side plate. The bottom cover plate (111) is provided with a maintenance hole (1111) opposite to the air outlet frame assembly (13). The air outlet frame assembly (13) is disposed in the housing (11) through the maintenance hole (1111). The maintenance plate (115) is detachably connected to the bottom cover plate (111) and is used to cover at least a part of the air outlet frame assembly (13).

14. The air conditioner according to claim 13, characterized in that, The air outlet includes a first air outlet (131) located on the front side of the air outlet frame assembly (13) and a second air outlet (132) located on the lower side of the air outlet frame assembly (13). The inspection plate (115) is provided with a clearance hole for exposing the second air outlet (132).

15. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The air outlet frame assembly (13) is engaged with the housing (11) by a sliding part, which extends in the vertical direction so that the air outlet frame assembly (13) can slide relative to the housing (11) in the vertical direction.

16. The air conditioner according to claim 15, characterized in that, The housing (1) further includes a heat exchanger bracket (14), which is disposed inside the housing (11). One of the air outlet frame assembly (13) and the heat exchanger bracket (14) is provided with a first sliding groove extending in the vertical direction. The sliding part includes a first sliding part disposed in the other of the air outlet frame assembly (13) and the heat exchanger bracket (14), and the first sliding part is slidably engaged in the first sliding groove.

17. The air conditioner according to claim 15, characterized in that, The housing (11) includes a front side plate (112), and one of the air outlet frame assembly (13) and the front side plate (112) is provided with a second sliding groove extending in the vertical direction. The sliding part includes a second sliding part provided in the other of the air outlet frame assembly (13) and the front side plate (112), and the second sliding part is slidably engaged in the second sliding groove.

18. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The air outlet frame assembly (13) is a one-piece molded plastic part.

19. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The air outlet frame assembly (13) is detachably disposed within the housing (11).

20. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The air outlet includes a first air outlet (131) located on the front side of the air outlet frame assembly (13) and a second air outlet (132) located on the lower side of the air outlet frame assembly (13). The housing (11) has a front outlet portion and a lower outlet portion. At least a portion of the air outlet frame assembly (13) is fitted at the front outlet portion and the lower outlet portion. At least one of the front outlet portion and the lower outlet portion is formed on a sheet metal part.

21. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The air outlet includes a first air outlet (131) located on the front side of the air outlet frame assembly (13) and a second air outlet (132) located on the lower side of the air outlet frame assembly (13). The housing (1) also includes an air outlet panel assembly, which is fitted to the outside of the first air outlet (131) and / or the second air outlet (132).

22. The air conditioner according to claim 21, characterized in that, The air outlet panel assembly responds to instructions from an application, control panel, or remote control device, the application, control panel, or remote control device having a display interface including at least one of front air outlet, bottom air outlet, and dual air outlet.

23. The air conditioner according to claim 21, characterized in that, The air outlet panel assembly has a panel air outlet and includes an air guide plate and / or an air sweeping component. The air guide plate and / or air sweeping component are disposed at the panel air outlet. The air sweeping component realizes air sweeping in the left and right directions of the panel air outlet. The air guide plate can open and close the panel air outlet and adjust the air outlet angle of the panel air outlet.

24. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air conditioner in question is a ducted air conditioner.

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