Air conditioner

Abstract

The air conditioner comprises a shell and a heat exchange component, the length direction of the shell is the vertical direction, and an air inlet and an air outlet are formed in the peripheral wall face between the two ends of the length direction of the shell; the heat exchange component is arranged in the shell and comprises a heat exchange body with the length direction extending in the vertical direction, a first water receiving disc and a second water receiving disc, the first water receiving disc and the second water receiving disc are arranged at the two ends of the length direction of the heat exchange body respectively, and a first water receiving groove opened in the direction of the heat exchange body is defined by the first water receiving disc. And a second water receiving groove which is opened towards the direction of the heat exchange body is defined by the second water receiving disc. According to the air conditioner, the first water receiving disc and the second water receiving disc are arranged at the two ends of the heat exchange body in the length direction correspondingly, so that the condensate water collecting function can be achieved when the air conditioner is arranged upside down for use, the use requirement of the air conditioner is met when the air conditioner is arranged upside down for use, and the air conditioner can be flexibly placed and used.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning equipment, and in particular to an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Floor-standing air conditioners are commonly used to regulate indoor air temperature. However, their airflow direction is fixed, meaning they can only be installed in a fixed location in the home, making flexible placement impossible. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides an air conditioner in which condensate can be collected at both the top and bottom to meet the usage requirements of an air conditioner that can be arranged upside down, thereby allowing for flexible placement of the air conditioner.

[0004] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a housing, the length direction of which is vertical, and an air inlet and an air outlet are formed on the peripheral wall surface between the two ends of the length of the housing; a heat exchange component, the heat exchange component being disposed inside the housing, and including a heat exchange body and a first water receiving tray and a second water receiving tray respectively disposed at the upper and lower ends of the heat exchange body, the first water receiving tray defining a first water receiving groove opening toward the heat exchange body, and the second water receiving tray defining a second water receiving groove opening toward the heat exchange body.

[0005] According to the present invention, the air conditioner has a first water collection tray and a second water collection tray respectively provided at both ends of the length of the heat exchange body, so that the air conditioner can achieve the function of collecting condensate when it is used upside down, thereby meeting the usage requirements when the air conditioner is used upside down, and the air conditioner can be flexibly placed and used.

[0006] In some embodiments, the peripheral wall surface of the housing includes a front wall surface, a rear wall surface, and a first side wall and a second side wall connecting the two sides of the front wall surface and the two sides of the rear wall surface. The air outlet is formed on the second side wall or at the junction of the second side wall and the front wall surface. The air inlet includes at least one of a rear air inlet formed on the rear wall surface, a side air inlet formed on the first side wall, and a front air inlet formed on the front wall surface.

[0007] In some embodiments, the air outlet is located at the intersection of the second sidewall and the front wall of the housing; and / or, the rear wall includes a central portion and an inclined portion, the inclined portion connecting the central portion and the first sidewall, the inclined portion being inclined forward in a direction away from the central portion, and the air inlet including the rear air inlet and the side air inlet, the rear air inlet being formed on the inclined portion.

[0008] In some embodiments, the heat exchange component further includes a first water outlet pipe and a second water outlet pipe. The first water outlet pipe is connected to the side of the first water receiving pan away from the heat exchange body and is in communication with the first water receiving tank. The second water outlet pipe is connected to the side of the second water receiving pan away from the heat exchange body and is in communication with the second water receiving tank.

[0009] In some embodiments, the heat exchange body includes a heat exchanger, the length direction of the heat exchanger is vertical, and the two ends of the length of the heat exchanger are respectively fixedly connected to the first water receiving tray and the second water receiving tray.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first water receiving tray includes a first base plate and a first surrounding plate. At least a portion of the first surrounding plate is disposed on the side of the first base plate near the heat exchanger to form a first water receiving groove between the first surrounding plate and the first base plate. The first surrounding plate has two first connecting ears extending toward the direction near the second water receiving tray. The two side plates of the heat exchanger at one length end near the first water receiving tray are respectively connected to the first connecting ears. The second water receiving tray includes a second base plate and a second surrounding plate. At least a portion of the second surrounding plate is disposed on the side of the second base plate near the heat exchanger to form a second water receiving groove between the second surrounding plate and the second base plate. The second surrounding plate has two second connecting ears extending toward the direction near the first water receiving tray. The two side plates of the heat exchanger at one length end near the second water receiving tray are respectively connected to the second connecting ears.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first water receiving tray includes a first base plate and a first surrounding plate. At least a portion of the first surrounding plate is disposed on the side of the first base plate near the heat exchanger to form a first water receiving groove between the first surrounding plate and the first base plate. A first supporting rib is provided in the first water receiving groove, extending from the first base plate toward the heat exchanger to cover at least a portion of the gap between the heat exchanger and the first base plate. The second water receiving tray includes a second base plate and a second surrounding plate. At least a portion of the second surrounding plate is disposed on the side of the second base plate near the heat exchanger to form a second water receiving groove between the second surrounding plate and the second base plate. A second supporting rib is provided in the second water receiving groove, extending from the second base plate toward the heat exchanger to cover at least a portion of the gap between the heat exchanger and the second base plate.

[0012] In some embodiments, the heat exchange body includes an electric auxiliary heater, the length direction of which is vertical, one end of the electric auxiliary heater has a plug-in structure, and the other end has a connecting structure. The plug-in structure is plugged into the first water receiving tray, and the connecting structure is fixedly connected to the second water receiving tray.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first water receiving tray has an insertion hole extending in the vertical direction, and the second water receiving tray is provided with a mounting base; the insertion structure is inserted into the insertion hole, and the connection structure is fixedly connected to the mounting base by threaded fasteners.

[0014] In some embodiments, the socket is a blind socket.

[0015] In some embodiments, the cross-section of the heat exchange body is used as the projection plane, and the orthographic projection of the heat exchange body falls within the outline range of the first water receiving tank and the outline range of the second water receiving tank.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first water tray and the second water tray are independently configured and not connected to each other.

[0017] In some embodiments, the first water tray and the second water tray are connected by a connector extending in the vertical direction.

[0018] In some embodiments, the first water tray, the second water tray, and the connector are formed as a single unit.

[0019] In some embodiments, the connector includes at least one connecting rod that extends in a vertical direction and whose upper and lower ends are respectively connected to the first water receiving tray and the second water receiving tray.

[0020] In some embodiments, the heat exchange body includes a heat exchanger, and there are two connecting rods placed on both sides of the heat exchanger. The two side plates of the heat exchanger are respectively connected to the two connecting rods.

[0021] In some embodiments, the two ends of the housing along its length are a first end and a second end, the first end being the end of the housing near the first water tray, and the second end being the end of the housing near the second water tray. The air conditioner further includes: a top cover adapted to cover the top of the housing; and a chassis adapted to support the bottom of the housing. The top cover and the chassis are detachably connected to either the first end or the second end, so that the top cover and the chassis can be interchangeably installed at the first end and the second end.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is another structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the air intake and exhaust of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is another schematic diagram of the air inlet and outlet of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a heat exchange component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the structure of a heat exchange component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 9 This is another exploded view of a heat exchange component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of a heat exchange component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 11 It is based on Figure 10 A magnified view of region A in the example shown;

[0034] Figure 12 This is an exploded view of the structure of a heat exchange component according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure label:

[0036] Air conditioner 100;

[0037] Housing 10; First end 11; Second end 12; Air inlet 13; Rear air inlet 131; Side air inlet 132; Front air inlet 133; Air outlet 14; Front wall surface 15; Rear wall surface 16; Central part 161; Inclined part 162; First side wall 17; Second side wall 18;

[0038] Heat exchange component 20;

[0039] Heat exchanger body 2; heat exchanger 21; electric auxiliary heating 22; plug-in structure 221; connection structure 222;

[0040] First water receiving tray 3; first water receiving trough 3a; first base plate 31; first surrounding plate 32; first connecting lug 33; first supporting rib 34; insertion hole 35;

[0041] Second water receiving tray 4; Second water receiving trough 4a; Second base plate 41; Second enclosure plate 42; Second connecting lug 43; Second support rib 44; Mounting base 45;

[0042] First water outlet connector 5;

[0043] Second water outlet connector 6;

[0044] Connector 7; Connecting rod 71; First connecting part 711; Second connecting part 712;

[0045] Top cover 80;

[0046] Chassis 90;

[0047] Rear wall 201; Left wall 202; Right wall 203. Detailed Implementation

[0048] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0049] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. Additionally, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0050] The air conditioner 100 of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0051] An air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the air conditioner 100 includes: a housing 10 and a heat exchange component 20. The length direction of the housing 10 is vertical. An air inlet 13 and an air outlet 14 are provided on the peripheral wall surface between the two ends of the length of the housing 10. The heat exchange component 20 is disposed inside the housing 10 and includes a heat exchange body 2 and a first water receiving tray 3 and a second water receiving tray 4 respectively disposed at the upper and lower ends of the heat exchange body 2. The first water receiving tray 3 defines a first water receiving groove 3a that opens in the direction of the heat exchange body 2, and the second water receiving tray 4 defines a second water receiving groove 4a that opens in the direction of the heat exchange body 2.

[0052] The housing 10 is the outer contour of the air conditioner 100, serving a supporting and protective function. The heat exchange component 20 is disposed inside the housing 10. The heat exchange component 20 includes a heat exchange body 2. For example, the length direction of the heat exchange body 2 is consistent with the length direction of the housing 10, both extending in the vertical direction, which can improve the utilization rate of the internal space of the housing 10 and increase the heat exchange area of ​​the heat exchange body 2.

[0053] The heat exchange component 20 also includes a first water receiving tray 3 and a second water receiving tray 4. The first water receiving tray 3 and the second water receiving tray 4 are used to collect the condensed water on the heat exchange body 2, so as to prevent the condensed water from dripping and splashing onto the live components and improve the working stability of the air conditioner 100.

[0054] The air conditioner 100 has a first water receiving tray 3 and a second water receiving tray 4 at both ends of the length of the heat exchange body 2. That is, one of the first water receiving tray 3 and the second water receiving tray 4 is located on the upper side of the heat exchange body 2, and the other of the first water receiving tray 3 and the second water receiving tray 4 is located on the lower side of the heat exchange body 2.

[0055] This solves the problem that the air conditioner 100 cannot be used upside down.

[0056] like Figure 1 As shown, when the air conditioner 100 is placed and used with the first water collection tray 3 above and the second water collection tray 4 below, the second water collection groove 4a defined by the second water collection tray 4 is open upwards. The condensate generated on the heat exchanger body 2 flows directly into the second water collection tray 4 under the influence of gravity, thus collecting the condensate. Similarly, when the air conditioner 100 is placed and used with the second water collection tray 4 above and the first water collection tray 3 below, the first water collection groove 3a defined by the first water collection tray 3 is open upwards. The condensate generated on the heat exchanger body 2 flows directly into the first water collection tray 3 under the influence of gravity, also collecting the condensate.

[0057] The air conditioner 100 of this invention has a first water collection tray 3 and a second water collection tray 4 respectively provided at both ends of the length of the heat exchange body 2, so that condensate can be collected at both ends of the length of the air conditioner 100. This allows the air conditioner 100 to collect condensate even when it is used upside down, thus ensuring the normal operation of the air conditioner 100 when it is used upside down.

[0058] For example, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, one end of the shell 10 along its length is the first end 11, and the other end along its length is the second end 12. Figure 2 As shown, the air conditioner 100 can be arranged with the first end 11 on top and the second end 12 on the bottom; as Figure 3 As shown, the air conditioner 100 can also be arranged with the second end 12 on top and the first end 11 on the bottom. The air conditioner 100 can operate normally in both of these arrangements, and by providing a first water collection tray 3 and a second water collection tray 4 at both ends of the length of the heat exchange body 2, the air conditioner 100 can achieve the function of collecting condensate in both of these arrangements.

[0059] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner 100 is provided with a first water receiving tray 3 and a second water receiving tray 4 at both ends of the length of the heat exchange body 2, so that the air conditioner 100 can collect condensate water when it is used in an upside-down arrangement, thereby meeting the usage requirements of the air conditioner 100 when it is used in an upside-down arrangement, and the air conditioner 100 can be flexibly placed and used.

[0060] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the peripheral wall surface of the housing 10 includes a front wall surface 15, a rear wall surface 16, and a first side wall 17 and a second side wall 18 connecting the two sides of the front wall surface 15 and the two sides of the rear wall surface 16. The air outlet 14 is formed on the second side wall 18, or at the junction of the second side wall 18 and the front wall surface 15. The air inlet 13 includes at least one of a rear air inlet 131 formed on the rear wall surface 16, a side air inlet 132 formed on the first side wall 17, and a front air inlet 133 formed on the front wall surface 15.

[0061] Optionally, the air outlet 14 may be provided only on the second side wall 18, and the air conditioner 100 may vent air to the side; or, alternatively, the air outlet 14 may be formed at the intersection of the second side wall 18 and the front wall 15, and the air conditioner 100 may vent air to the range between the front and the side, which can increase the air outlet range of the air conditioner 100 and improve the air outlet effect.

[0062] The air inlet 13 includes at least one of a rear air inlet 131 formed on the rear wall surface 16, a side air inlet 132 formed on the first side wall 17, and a front air inlet 133 formed on the front wall surface 15. Optionally, the air inlet 13 may be a single inlet; or, alternatively, as shown in the example... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, there are multiple air inlets 13, including a rear air inlet 131, a side air inlet 132, and a front air inlet 133. The air conditioner 100 can draw air from the front, side, and rear, which helps to increase the air volume of the air conditioner 100.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, one end of the shell 10 along its length is the first end 11, and the other end of the shell 10 along its length is the second end 12.

[0064] Understandably, the orientation of the air conditioner 100's wall surface differs depending on whether it's positioned with the first end 11 on top and the second end 12 on the bottom. When the front wall 15 of the air conditioner 100 is always facing forward and the rear wall 16 is always facing backward, the orientations of the first side wall 17 and the second side wall 18 of the air conditioner 100 are opposite in the positions of the first end 11 on top and the second end 12 on the bottom.

[0065] by Figures 2-5 For example, Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the air conditioner 100 is arranged with the first end 11 on top and the second end 12 on the bottom, with the front wall 15 of the air conditioner 100 facing forward and the rear wall 16 of the air conditioner 100 facing backward. At this time, the first side wall 17 faces to the left and the second side wall 18 faces to the right. The air outlet 14 formed at the intersection of the second side wall 18 and the front wall 15 can discharge air to the front and the right.

[0066] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the air conditioner 100 is arranged with the second end 12 on top and the first end 11 on the bottom, with the front wall 15 of the air conditioner 100 facing forward and the rear wall 16 of the air conditioner 100 facing backward. At this time, the first side wall 17 faces to the right and the second side wall 18 faces to the left. The air outlet 14 formed at the intersection of the second side wall 18 and the front wall 15 can discharge air to the front and the left.

[0067] Therefore, by reversing the air conditioner 100, the position of the air outlet 14 on the casing 10 of the same air conditioner 100 remains unchanged, and the air conditioner 100 can also blow air in opposite directions, thereby improving the functionality of the air conditioner 100 and expanding its application range.

[0068] For example, the left side of the user's indoor space is filled with furniture, leaving no space for the air conditioner 100. In this case, the air conditioner 100 is arranged with the second end 12 on top and the first end 11 on the bottom, so that the air conditioner 100 can be placed on the right side of the indoor space, with the air conditioner 100 facing forward and / or discharging air to the left.

[0069] The air conditioner 100 of this embodiment can collect condensate at both the top and bottom ends, which meets the usage requirements of the air conditioner 100 being arranged upside down. The air conditioner 100 can achieve the condensate collection function when it is arranged with the first end 11 on top and the second end 12 on the bottom, or with the second end 12 on top and the first end 11 on the bottom, thereby improving the reliability of the air conditioner 100.

[0070] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 4-6 As shown, the air outlet 14 is located at the intersection of the second side wall 18 and the front wall surface 15 of the housing 10.

[0071] The air conditioner 100 of this embodiment can be used in a corner. The air outlet 14 is formed at the intersection of the second side wall 18 and the front wall 15. The air outlet 14 can generate airflow from both the side and the front. The airflow from the side outlet 14 can be delivered further along the wall, increasing the airflow range of the air conditioner 100. The airflow from the front outlet 14 can quickly regulate the temperature around the user, rapidly improving the ambient temperature. Compared to airflow solutions that only generate air from the front or only from the side, the air conditioner 100 has a larger airflow angle, which improves the airflow effect.

[0072] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the air conditioner 100 is arranged with the first end 11 on top and the second end 12 on the bottom. The air conditioner 100 can be used in the corner formed by the rear wall 201 and the left wall 202, and the air outlet 14 can be directed to the front and right.

[0073] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the air conditioner 100 is arranged with the second end 12 on top and the first end 11 on the bottom. The air conditioner 100 can be used in the corner formed by the rear wall 201 and the right side wall 203. The air outlet 14 can be directed to the front and left.

[0074] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 6As shown, the rear wall 16 includes a central portion 161 and an inclined portion 162. The inclined portion 162 connects the central portion 161 and the first side wall 17. The inclined portion 162 is inclined forward in a direction away from the central portion 161. The air inlet 13 includes a rear air inlet 131 and a side air inlet 132. The rear air inlet 131 is formed on the inclined portion 162.

[0075] On the cross-section of the housing 10, the air outlet 14 formed on the second side wall 18 or the air outlet 14 formed at the intersection of the second side wall 18 and the front wall 15 is far away from the rear air inlet 131 on the inclined portion 162. By setting the air outlet 14 and the air inlet 13 far apart from each other, it is not easy to cause a short circuit problem of return air.

[0076] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 7 As shown, the heat exchange component 20 also includes a first water outlet pipe 5 and a second water outlet pipe 6. The first water outlet pipe 5 is connected to the side of the first water receiving pan 3 away from the heat exchange body 2, and the first water outlet pipe 5 is connected to the first water receiving tank 3a. The second water outlet pipe 6 is connected to the side of the second water receiving pan 4 away from the heat exchange body 2, and the second water outlet pipe 6 is connected to the second water receiving tank 4a.

[0077] The first drain pipe 5 is used to discharge the condensate in the first drip tray 3 to the outside of the air conditioner 100, and the second drain pipe 6 is used to discharge the condensate in the second drip tray 4 to the outside of the air conditioner 100. The first drain pipe 5 and the second drain pipe 6 discharge the condensate in a directional manner, which can reduce the occurrence of condensate dripping and splashing onto other components inside the housing 10, thereby improving the operational reliability of the air conditioner 100.

[0078] like Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, the first water outlet pipe 5 is connected to the side of the first water receiving pan 3 away from the heat exchange body 2, and the first water outlet pipe 5 extends to the end near the housing 10; the second water outlet pipe 6 is connected to the side of the second water receiving pan 4 away from the heat exchange body 2, and the second water outlet pipe 6 extends to the end near the housing 10. The extended lengths of the first water outlet pipe 5 and the second water outlet pipe 6 are relatively long, which can stably discharge condensate from the end of the housing 10, reducing the occurrence of condensate contaminating the internal components of the housing 10.

[0079] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 7 As shown, the heat exchange body 2 includes a heat exchanger 21. The length direction of the heat exchanger 21 is vertical. The two ends of the length of the heat exchanger 21 are fixedly connected to the first water receiving pan 3 and the second water receiving pan 4, respectively.

[0080] The length direction of the heat exchanger 21 is consistent with the length direction of the shell 10, which can improve the utilization rate of the internal space of the shell 10 and increase the heat exchange area of ​​the heat exchanger 21. The first water receiving plate 3 and the second water receiving plate 4 are respectively located at both ends of the length of the heat exchanger 21.

[0081] The two ends of the heat exchanger 21 are fixedly connected to the first water receiving pan 3 and the second water receiving pan 4 respectively, which can improve the connection stability of the first water receiving pan 3, the second water receiving pan 4 and the heat exchanger 21. The stable cooperation between the first water receiving pan 3, the second water receiving pan 4 and the heat exchanger 21 can improve the working stability of collecting condensate.

[0082] Furthermore, by fixing the two ends of the heat exchanger 21 to the first water receiving tray 3 and the second water receiving tray 4 respectively, the heat exchanger 21 can be connected to the first water receiving tray 3 and the second water receiving tray 4 as a whole, and then assembled together with the shell 10, which can simplify the installation process and improve the assembly efficiency.

[0083] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the first water receiving tray 3 includes a first base plate 31 and a first surrounding plate 32. At least a portion of the first surrounding plate 32 is disposed on the side of the first base plate 31 near the heat exchanger 21 to form a first water receiving trough 3a between the first surrounding plate 32 and the first base plate 31. The first surrounding plate 32 has two first connecting lugs 33 extending toward the direction near the second water receiving tray 4, as shown. Figure 7 As shown, the two side plates of the heat exchanger 21, near the length end of the first water receiving pan 3, are respectively connected to the first connecting lug 33.

[0084] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the second water receiving tray 4 includes a second base plate 41 and a second surrounding plate 42. At least a portion of the second surrounding plate 42 is disposed on the side of the second base plate 41 near the heat exchanger 21 to form a second water receiving trough 4a between the second surrounding plate 42 and the second base plate 41. The second surrounding plate 42 has two second connecting lugs 43 extending toward the direction near the first water receiving tray 3, as shown. Figure 7 As shown, the two side plates of the heat exchanger 21, near the length end of the second water receiving pan 4, are respectively connected to the second connecting lug 43.

[0085] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the structure of the heat exchange component 20 when the air conditioner 100 is placed and used with the first water tray 3 on top and the second water tray 4 on the bottom. Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the structure of the heat exchange component 20 when the air conditioner 100 is placed and in use with the second water tray 4 on top and the first water tray 3 on the bottom.

[0086] The first base plate 31 is constructed as the bottom of the first water receiving tank 3a, and the first surrounding plate 32 is constructed as the tank wall of the first water receiving tank 3a. The first surrounding plate 32 has a first connecting ear 33 extending in a direction away from the first base plate 31. The first water receiving tray 3 is fixedly connected to the heat exchanger 21 through the first connecting ear 33.

[0087] The first connecting lug 33 connects to the side plate of the heat exchanger 21. Compared to fixing the heat exchanger 21 to the first base plate 31, the first connecting lug 33 provides more installation space, improving installation stability and facilitating assembly. There are two first connecting lugs 33, which connect to the two side plates of the first water receiving tray 3, further enhancing connection stability.

[0088] Similarly, the second base plate 41 is configured as the bottom of the second water receiving tank 4a, and the second surrounding plate 42 is configured as the wall of the second water receiving tank 4a. The second surrounding plate 42 has a second connecting lug 43 extending in a direction away from the second base plate 41. The second water receiving tray 4 is fixedly connected to the heat exchanger 21 through the second connecting lug 43. The connection of the second connecting lug 43 can improve the connection stability and facilitate assembly operations.

[0089] In some embodiments of the present invention, both the first connecting ear 33 and the second connecting ear 43 are provided with connecting holes. Fasteners pass through the first connecting ear 33 to fix the first water receiving tray 3 and the heat exchanger 21, and fasteners pass through the second connecting ear 43 to fix the second water receiving tray 4 and the heat exchanger 21.

[0090] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the heat exchanger 21 is constructed as a bent arc structure on the cross-section of the shell 10, which increases the heat exchange area and helps to improve the heat exchange efficiency of the airflow.

[0091] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 The first connecting ear 33 is connected to the side plate at the end of the arc-shaped structure of the heat exchanger 21, and the second connecting ear 43 is connected to the side plate at the end of the arc-shaped structure of the heat exchanger 21. This not only improves the connection stability with the heat exchanger 21, but also reduces the resistance to the airflow flowing through the heat exchange body 2, which is beneficial to improving the heat exchange efficiency.

[0092] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner 100 includes an indoor unit and the heat exchanger 21 is an evaporator.

[0093] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 9As shown, the first water receiving tray 3 includes a first base plate 31 and a first surrounding plate 32. At least a portion of the first surrounding plate 32 is disposed on the side of the first base plate 31 near the heat exchanger 21 to form a first water receiving trough 3a between the first surrounding plate 32 and the first base plate 31. A first supporting rib 34 is provided in the first water receiving trough 3a. The first supporting rib 34 extends from the first base plate 31 toward the heat exchanger 21 to block at least a portion of the gap between the heat exchanger 21 and the first base plate 31.

[0094] like Figure 8 As shown, the second water receiving tray 4 includes a second base plate 41 and a second surrounding plate 42. At least a portion of the second surrounding plate 42 is disposed on the side of the second base plate 41 near the heat exchanger 21 to form a second water receiving trough 4a between the second surrounding plate 42 and the second base plate 41. A second supporting rib 44 is provided in the second water receiving trough 4a. The second supporting rib 44 extends from the second base plate 41 toward the heat exchanger 21 to block at least a portion of the gap between the heat exchanger 21 and the second base plate 41.

[0095] The first water receiving trough 3a is provided with a first supporting rib 34, which can strengthen the structure, increase the structural complexity of the first water receiving tray 3, and improve the structural stability of the first water receiving tray 3, thereby improving the working stability of the first water receiving trough 3a. Similarly, the second water receiving trough 4a is provided with a second supporting rib 44, which can strengthen the structure of the second water receiving tray 4, thereby improving the working stability of the second water receiving trough 4a.

[0096] And as Figure 10 As shown, in the vertical cross-section, the first support rib 34 is located between the heat exchanger 21 and the first base plate 31, and the second support rib 44 is located between the heat exchanger 21 and the second base plate 41. On one hand, the first support rib 34 and the second support rib 44 can guide the flow, allowing condensate on the heat exchanger 21 to flow down along either the first support rib 34 or the second support rib 44, reducing the occurrence of direct dripping and splashing of condensate. On the other hand, the first support rib 34 and the second support rib 44 can also provide lateral support, improving the connection stability between the first water receiving tray 3, the second water receiving tray 4, and the heat exchanger 21.

[0097] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 11 As shown, taking the second support rib 44 as an example, the second support rib 44 is positioned closer to the heat exchanger 21 than the second enclosure plate 42. The second support rib 44 is spaced apart from the heat exchanger 21, and can serve as a pre-support. For example, if the heat exchanger 21 is not installed stably, the second support rib 44 can provide support for the heat exchanger 21 when the shell 10 slides downward.

[0098] In other embodiments of the present invention, the first support rib 34 is disposed closer to the heat exchanger 21 than the first enclosure 32, and the first support rib 34 abuts against the heat exchanger 21; the second support rib 44 is disposed closer to the heat exchanger 21 than the second enclosure 42, and the second support rib 44 abuts against the heat exchanger 21, so as to improve the connection stability of the first water receiving tray 3, the second water receiving tray 4 and the heat exchanger 21.

[0099] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 7 As shown, the heat exchanger body 2 includes an electric auxiliary heater 22, the length direction of which is vertical, as shown in the figure. Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, one end of the electric auxiliary heater 22 in the length direction has a plug-in structure 221, and the other end has a connecting structure 222. The plug-in structure 221 is plugged into the first water receiving tray 3, and the connecting structure 222 is fixedly connected to the second water receiving tray 4.

[0100] When the air conditioner 100 heats the room, the electric auxiliary heater 22 and the heat exchanger 21 work together to heat the airflow, which can improve the airflow heat exchange efficiency and speed up the adjustment of the indoor temperature.

[0101] After the electric auxiliary heater 22 is plugged into the first water receiving tray 3, it is then fixedly connected to the second water receiving tray 4. Compared with fixing both ends of the electric auxiliary heater 22, this not only simplifies the assembly of the electric auxiliary heater 22 and improves the assembly efficiency, but also meets the stable installation requirements of the electric auxiliary heater 22.

[0102] In some embodiments of the present invention, the electric auxiliary heater 22 is a PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) electric auxiliary heater 22, which is composed of one or more PTC thermistors.

[0103] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 9 As shown, the first water receiving tray 3 has an insertion hole 35 extending in the vertical direction, such as... Figure 8 As shown, the second water receiving tray 4 is provided with a mounting base 45; the plug-in structure 221 is plugged into the plug hole 35, and the connecting structure 222 is fixedly connected to the mounting base 45 by threaded fasteners.

[0104] For example, the socket 35 on the first drip tray 3 is a blind hole to prevent condensate from leaking out of the socket 35 from the first drip tray 3. Figure 9 As shown, the first water receiving tray 3 has a protrusion extending towards the second water receiving tray 4, and an insertion hole 35 is formed on the protrusion to increase the contact area between the insertion hole 35 and the insertion structure 221, thereby improving the stability of the fit between the insertion structure 221 and the insertion hole 35. Of course, this application is not limited to this; for example, the insertion hole 35 can also be set as a through hole, and a sealing structure can be provided as needed for sealing.

[0105] like Figure 8 As shown, the mounting base 45 on the second water receiving tray 4 protrudes towards the first water receiving tray 3, and the mounting base 45 protrudes from the bottom of the second water receiving trough 4a, which is beneficial for the connection between the connecting structure 222 and the mounting base 45.

[0106] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first water receiving tray 3 is also provided with a wire hole for the wiring of the electric auxiliary heater 22.

[0107] In some embodiments of the present invention, the cross-section of the heat exchange body 2 is used as the projection surface, and the orthographic projection of the heat exchange body 2 falls within the outline range of the first water receiving tank 3a and the outline range of the second water receiving tank 4a.

[0108] Condensate dripping vertically from the heat exchanger body 2 will be collected by the first drip tray 3 or the second drip tray 4, which can reduce the occurrence of condensate dripping onto other components inside the housing 10 and improve the working stability of the first drip tray 3 and the second drip tray 4.

[0109] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the first water receiving tray 3 and the second water receiving tray 4 are set independently and are not connected.

[0110] The first water receiving tray 3 and the second water receiving tray 4 are formed separately and then assembled with the heat exchange body 2, which can reduce the manufacturing difficulty of the first water receiving tray 3 and the second water receiving tray 4.

[0111] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 12 As shown, the first water receiving tray 3 and the second water receiving tray 4 are connected by a connector 7 extending in the vertical direction.

[0112] The first water receiving tray 3 and the second water receiving tray 4 are connected by the connector 7, which can improve the overall integrity of the heat exchange component 20 and help improve the working reliability of the heat exchange component 20.

[0113] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 12 As shown, the first water receiving tray 3, the second water receiving tray 4, and the connecting member 7 are formed as a single unit. This improves the structural stability of the first water receiving tray 3, the second water receiving tray 4, and the connecting member 7. Furthermore, forming the first water receiving tray 3, the second water receiving tray 4, and the connecting member 7 as a single unit eliminates the need for separate connections between the first water receiving tray 3, the second water receiving tray 4, and the connecting member 7, simplifying the assembly process and improving assembly efficiency.

[0114] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 12 As shown, the connector 7 includes at least one connecting rod 71, which extends in the vertical direction, and the upper and lower ends of the connecting rod 71 are respectively connected to the first water receiving tray 3 and the second water receiving tray 4.

[0115] The connecting rod 71 extends in the vertical direction to connect the first water receiving tray 3 and the second water receiving tray 4. The connecting rod 71 is relatively narrow, which improves the overall integrity of the heat exchange component 20 and reduces the resistance to the airflow flowing through the heat exchange body 2, thus improving the heat exchange efficiency.

[0116] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 12 As shown, the heat exchange body 2 includes a heat exchanger 21, and two connecting rods 71 ​​are placed on both sides of the heat exchanger 21. The side plates of the heat exchanger 21 are respectively connected to the two connecting rods 71.

[0117] The two connecting rods 71 ​​avoid the main body area of ​​the heat exchanger 21, reducing the obstruction to the airflow flowing through the heat exchange body 2.

[0118] like Figure 12 As shown, a first connecting portion 711 is formed on the side of the connecting rod 71 near the first water receiving pan 3 along its length, and a second connecting portion 712 is formed on the side of the connecting rod 71 near the second water receiving pan 4 along its length. The two side plates of the heat exchanger 21 at the end near the first water receiving pan 3 are respectively connected to the first connecting portion 711, and the two side plates of the heat exchanger 21 at the end near the second water receiving pan 4 are respectively connected to the second connecting portion 712, so as to improve the connection stability of the first water receiving pan 3, the second water receiving pan 4 and the heat exchanger 21.

[0119] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the two ends of the shell 10 along its length are the first end 11 and the second end 12, respectively. The first end 11 is the end of the shell 10 that is closer to the first water receiving tray 3, and the second end 12 is the end of the shell 10 that is closer to the second water receiving tray 4.

[0120] The air conditioner 100 also includes a top cover 80 and a chassis 90, the top cover 80 being adapted to cover the top of the housing 10 and the chassis 90 being adapted to support the bottom of the housing 10, the top cover 80 and the chassis 90 being detachably connected to either the first end 11 or the second end 12, so that the top cover 80 and the chassis 90 are interchangeably mounted on the first end 11 and the second end 12.

[0121] In the normal operating position of the air conditioner 100, the top cover 80 covers the top of the housing 10, and the chassis 90 is disposed on the top of the housing 10 to support the housing 10. The top cover 80 is detachably connected to the first end 11 and the second end 12 of the housing 10 in the longitudinal direction, and the chassis 90 is detachably connected to the first end 11 and the second end 12 of the housing 10 in the longitudinal direction.

[0122] The top cover 80 and the chassis 90 can be installed interchangeably. When the top cover 80 is installed at the first end 11 and the chassis 90 is installed at the second end 12, the air conditioner 100 is arranged with the first end 11 on top and the second end 12 on the bottom. When the top cover 80 is installed at the second end 12 and the chassis 90 is installed at the first end 11, the air conditioner 100 is arranged with the second end 12 on top and the first end 11 on the bottom. The air conditioner 100 can be used normally in both of these arrangements.

[0123] By setting the top cover 80 and the chassis 90 to be interchangeably installed at the first end 11 and the second end 12, the air conditioner 100 can be used in an upside-down arrangement. The position of the air outlet 14 on the housing 10 of the air conditioner 100 remains unchanged, and the air conditioner 100 can also be made to blow air in the opposite direction, thereby improving the functionality of the air conditioner 100 and expanding its application range.

[0124] In the description of this invention, 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 invention and simplifying the description, and do not 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 invention.

[0125] 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 one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0126] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "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 communication connection; 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0127] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of 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.

[0128] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. 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.

[0129] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The shell has an air inlet and an air outlet on its circumferential wall surface between its two ends along its length. A heat exchange component is disposed within the housing and includes a heat exchange body and a first water receiving tray and a second water receiving tray respectively disposed at the upper and lower ends of the heat exchange body. The first water receiving tray defines a first water receiving groove that opens toward the heat exchange body, and the second water receiving tray defines a second water receiving groove that opens toward the heat exchange body.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The peripheral wall surface of the housing includes a front wall surface, a rear wall surface, and a first side wall and a second side wall connecting the two sides of the front wall surface and the two sides of the rear wall surface. The air outlet is formed on the second side wall or at the junction of the second side wall and the front wall surface. The air inlet includes at least one of a rear air inlet formed on the rear wall surface, a side air inlet formed on the first side wall, and a front air inlet formed on the front wall surface.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air outlet is located at the intersection of the second side wall and the front wall of the housing; and / or, the rear wall includes a central portion and an inclined portion, the inclined portion connects the central portion and the first side wall, the inclined portion is inclined forward in a direction away from the central portion, and the air inlet includes the rear air inlet and the side air inlet, the rear air inlet being formed on the inclined portion.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heat exchange component further includes a first water outlet pipe and a second water outlet pipe. The first water outlet pipe is connected to the side of the first water receiving pan away from the heat exchange body and is in communication with the first water receiving trough. The second water outlet pipe is connected to the side of the second water receiving pan away from the heat exchange body and is in communication with the second water receiving trough.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heat exchanger body includes a heat exchanger, the length direction of which is vertical, and the two ends of the length of the heat exchanger are fixedly connected to the first water receiving tray and the second water receiving tray, respectively.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first water receiving tray includes a first base plate and a first surrounding plate. At least a portion of the first surrounding plate is disposed on the side of the first base plate near the heat exchanger to form the first water receiving groove between the first surrounding plate and the first base plate. The first surrounding plate has two first connecting ears extending toward the direction near the second water receiving tray. The two side plates of the heat exchanger near the length end of the first water receiving tray are respectively connected to the first connecting ears. The second water receiving tray includes a second base plate and a second enclosure plate. At least a portion of the second enclosure plate is disposed on the side of the second base plate near the heat exchanger to form a second water receiving groove between the second enclosure plate and the second base plate. The second enclosure plate has two second connecting ears extending toward the direction near the first water receiving tray. The two side plates of the heat exchanger at the length end near the second water receiving tray are respectively connected to the second connecting ears.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first water receiving tray includes a first base plate and a first surrounding plate. At least a portion of the first surrounding plate is disposed on the side of the first base plate near the heat exchanger to form a first water receiving groove between the first surrounding plate and the first base plate. A first supporting rib is provided in the first water receiving groove. The first supporting rib extends from the first base plate toward the heat exchanger to cover at least a portion of the gap between the heat exchanger and the first base plate. The second water receiving tray includes a second base plate and a second enclosure plate. At least a portion of the second enclosure plate is disposed on the side of the second base plate near the heat exchanger to form a second water receiving trough between the second enclosure plate and the second base plate. A second support rib is provided in the second water receiving trough. The second support rib extends from the second base plate toward the heat exchanger to cover at least a portion of the gap between the heat exchanger and the second base plate.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heat exchanger body includes an electric auxiliary heater, the length direction of which is vertical. One end of the electric auxiliary heater has a plug-in structure and the other end has a connecting structure. The plug-in structure is plugged into the first water receiving tray, and the connecting structure is fixedly connected to the second water receiving tray.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first water receiving tray has a socket extending in the vertical direction, and the second water receiving tray is provided with a mounting base; the plug-in structure is plugged into the socket, and the connecting structure is fixedly connected to the mounting base by threaded fasteners.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that, The socket is a blind socket.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, With the cross-section of the heat exchanger body as the projection plane, the orthographic projection of the heat exchanger body falls within the outline range of the first water receiving tank and also falls within the outline range of the second water receiving tank.

12. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first water receiving tray and the second water receiving tray are set independently and are not connected.

13. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first water receiving tray and the second water receiving tray are connected by a connector extending in the vertical direction.

14. The air conditioner according to claim 13, characterized in that, The first water receiving tray, the second water receiving tray, and the connecting member are formed as a single unit.

15. The air conditioner according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that, The connector includes at least one connecting rod that extends in a vertical direction and whose upper and lower ends are respectively connected to the first water receiving tray and the second water receiving tray.

16. The air conditioner according to claim 15, characterized in that, The heat exchange body includes a heat exchanger, and there are two connecting rods placed on both sides of the heat exchanger. The two side plates of the heat exchanger are respectively connected to the two connecting rods.

17. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing has a first end and a second end at its two ends along its length, the first end being the end of the housing closest to the first water collection tray, and the second end being the end of the housing closest to the second water collection tray. The air conditioner also includes: A top cover, the top cover being adapted to cover the top of the housing; A chassis adapted to be supported at the bottom of the housing; The top cover and the chassis are detachably connected to either the first end or the second end, so that the top cover and the chassis can be interchangeably installed at the first end and the second end.

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