Casing assembly and air handling unit

Abstract

The application provides a shell assembly and an air handling unit. The shell assembly comprises a shell body, a locking member, a driving member and a water tank. The shell body forms a containing cavity. The water tank is detachably connected to the shell body and located in the containing cavity. The locking member is movably connected to the shell body and can move to a release position or a locking position relative to the shell body. The driving member is movably connected to the shell body. When the locking member is in the locking position, the water tank can be limited to be separated from the shell body in the transverse direction. When the locking member is in the release position, the limitation on the water tank is released, and the driving member can drive the water tank in the transverse direction, so that the water tank can be separated from the shell body in the transverse direction. The shell assembly provided by the application can stabilize the installation of the water tank, reduce the design limitation of the handle of the water tank, and even remove the handle structure. Therefore, the shell assembly provided by the application can facilitate the installation and removal of the water tank.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of air handling equipment, and particularly to a housing assembly and an air handling unit. Background Technology

[0002] Air handling equipment includes a housing and a water tank located within the housing for water supply. In related technologies, when a user needs to detach the water tank from the housing, in one type of installation, the tank needs to be lifted upwards. This requires an unobstructed top for the tank, resulting in low space utilization and inconvenience when used on a table. In another type of installation, the tank needs to move laterally, requiring frequent operation of the handle to control its movement. Furthermore, the lack of a fixed connection between the tank and the housing makes the installation unstable. Additionally, to ensure the tank can be easily removed or retracted into the housing, the handle design requires consideration of numerous factors. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this application is to provide a housing assembly and air handling unit that facilitates the installation and removal of the water tank.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of this application adopt the following technical solutions:

[0005] The shell body forms a receiving cavity;

[0006] A water tank is detachably connected to the shell body and located in the receiving cavity;

[0007] A locking element is movably connected to the housing body, and the locking element is movable relative to the housing body to an unlocked position or a locked position;

[0008] The driving component is movably connected to the shell body;

[0009] When the locking member is in the locked position, it can prevent the water tank from detaching from the shell body laterally; when the locking member is in the unlocked position, it can release the restriction on the water tank, and the driving member can drive the water tank laterally so that the water tank can detach from the shell body laterally.

[0010] In some embodiments, the shell body forms an assembly port communicating with the receiving cavity, and the drive member is located on the side of the water tank away from the assembly port along the lateral direction.

[0011] In some embodiments, when the locking member is in the locked position, the water tank abuts against the driving member to give the driving member an elastic force; when the locking member is in the unlocked position, the driving member is able to release the elastic force to the water tank in the lateral direction.

[0012] In some embodiments, the water tank includes a tank body and a locking structure connected to the tank body. When the locking member is in the locked position, the locking member is at least partially located between the locking structure and the mounting opening. The locking member abuts against the side of the locking structure near the mounting opening. When the locking member is in the unlocked position, viewed laterally, the locking member is spaced apart from the locking structure.

[0013] In some embodiments, the housing body includes an abutment member that, during the movement of the locking member from the locked position to the unlocked position, is configured to abut against the locking member laterally to deform the locking member and move it away from the locking structure.

[0014] In some embodiments, the locking structure is connected to the vertical end of the housing body, and the locking member includes a first locking portion and a second locking portion. Along the transverse direction, the first locking portion is connected to the side of the second locking portion away from the abutment. The first locking portion extends along the vertical direction, and the second locking portion extends along the transverse direction. When the locking member is in the locked position, viewed along the transverse direction, the locking structure and the first locking portion at least partially overlap. During the movement of the locking member from the locked position to the unlocked position, the abutment is configured to abut against the side of the first locking portion away from the assembly opening along the transverse direction, and to move the first locking portion away from the locking structure.

[0015] In some embodiments, the shell body forms a perforation, and along the transverse direction, one end of the second locking part extends into the perforation and connects to the first locking part, while the other end is located outside the shell body and can abut against the outer periphery of the shell body.

[0016] In some embodiments, the locking structure is connected to the vertical end of the box body, the locking structure having a first surface located at the end of the locking structure away from the box body along the vertical direction, and gradually extending towards the locking structure and the locking member along the transverse direction.

[0017] In some embodiments, the locking structure has a second and a third surface opposite each other along the lateral direction. When the locking member is in the locked position, along the lateral direction, the second surface is located on the side of the locking structure away from the locking member, and the third surface is located on the side of the locking structure close to the locking member. The locking structure is connected to the vertical end of the box body. Along the vertical direction, the size of the second surface is smaller than the size of the third surface.

[0018] In some embodiments, the locking member is arranged vertically opposite to the water tank. The locking member includes a plurality of fasteners. The shell body forms a through hole. Each of the fasteners extends into the through hole in the lateral direction. In a direction perpendicular to the lateral direction, each of the fasteners is distributed on both sides of the locking member. Each of the fasteners engages with the shell body to prevent the locking member from disengaging from the shell body in the lateral direction.

[0019] In some embodiments, the shell body includes a first shell and a second shell, the first shell forming the receiving cavity, the locking member being movably connected to the second shell, the second shell being adapted to direct airflow within the receiving cavity to the outside, and the second shell being connected to the upper side of the first shell.

[0020] A second aspect of the present invention also provides an air handling unit including the housing assembly of any of the above embodiments.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are:

[0022] The housing assembly of this application includes a housing body, a locking member, a driving member, and a water tank. The housing body serves as the main structure and forms a receiving cavity. The water tank is detachably connected to the housing body and located within the receiving cavity. The locking member is movably connected to the housing body and has an unlocked position or a locked position. The driving member is movably connected to the housing body. Thus, when the locking member is in the locked position, it can restrict the movement of the water tank by abutting against it. By switching the position of the locking member, when it is in the unlocked position, the locking member no longer restricts the movement of the water tank. Simultaneously, the driving member drives the water tank to move laterally, allowing the water tank to detach laterally from the housing body. The solution of this application restricts the movement of the water tank through the locking member and ejects the water tank through the driving member. Compared to related technologies that do not have a fixed connection structure and rely on a handle for operation, the solution of this application not only ensures stable installation of the water tank but also reduces the design limitations of the water tank handle, and can even eliminate the handle structure. Therefore, the housing assembly of this application facilitates the installation and removal of the water tank. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the housing assembly provided in the first embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a top view of the housing assembly provided in the first embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross section at point AA;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the locking mechanism provided in the first embodiment of this application; where the arrows indicate the direction of movement of the water tank at this time.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the locking mechanism provided in the first embodiment of this application; where the arrows indicate the direction of movement of the water tank at this time.

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 3 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the locking mechanism at point B; wherein the locking element is located in the locked position;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the locking mechanism provided in the first embodiment of this application; wherein the locking member is in the unlocked position, and the arrows indicate the direction of movement of the water tank and the direction of force on the locking member at this time;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the locking mechanism provided in the second embodiment of this application; wherein the locking element is located in the locked position;

[0032] Figure 9 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the locking mechanism provided in the third embodiment of this application; wherein the locking element is located in the locked position;

[0033] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the first side of the locking member provided in the first embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 11 This is a perspective view of the second side of the locking member provided in the first embodiment of this application.

[0035] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0036] 100 - Housing assembly;

[0037] 110 - Shell body; 111 - Receiving cavity; 112 - Assembly port; 113 - Abutting part; 114 - Perforation; 115 - First shell; 116 - Second shell;

[0038] 120 - Water tank; 121 - Locking structure; 1211 - First side; 1212 - Second side; 1213 - Third side; Tank body 122;

[0039] 130 - Locking element; 131 - First locking part; 132 - Second locking part; 133 - Fastener;

[0040] 140 - Drive component;

[0041] 200-Air Handling Unit;

[0042] X-lateral;

[0043] Y - Vertical.

[0044] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0045] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0046] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this application involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0047] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this application involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or," "and / or," or "and / or" throughout the text implies three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where A and B are simultaneously satisfied. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0048] Air handling equipment includes a housing and a water tank located within the housing for water supply. In related technologies, when a user needs to detach the water tank from the housing, in one type of installation, the tank needs to be lifted upwards. This requires an unobstructed top for the tank, resulting in low space utilization and inconvenience when used on a table. In another type of installation, the tank needs to move laterally, requiring frequent operation of the handle to control its movement. Furthermore, the lack of a fixed connection between the tank and the housing makes the installation unstable. Additionally, to ensure the tank can be easily removed or retracted, the handle needs to be designed accordingly (e.g., aligned with the center of the tank, easy to apply lateral force, or requiring the handle to be slightly lifted before the tank can be pulled out). Therefore, the handle design requires consideration of numerous factors.

[0049] For installation methods where the water tank needs to move laterally to separate from the main body, the applicant initially considered setting a locking mechanism. By switching the state of the locking mechanism, the locking mechanism can restrict the movement of the water tank or release the restriction on the water tank. Although the above setting can make the installation of the water tank stable, the user still needs to operate the handle to control the movement of the water tank, which will also limit the design of the handle.

[0050] In view of this, see Figures 1-11This invention provides a housing assembly 100 for an air handling unit 200. The housing assembly 100 can connect a first area (specifically, outdoors) and a second area (specifically, indoors) located in the outside world. In some embodiments, the air handling unit 200 allows air in the first area to circulate with air in the second area. In other embodiments, the housing assembly 100 can have multiple openings respectively connecting to the first area, allowing the air handling unit 200 to draw air from the first area, pass it through the inner cavity of the housing assembly 100, and then reintroduce it into the first area. It should be noted that the "outside world" described in this invention refers to the area outside the structure of the housing assembly 100 itself; in different embodiments, the outside world can be indoors or outdoors.

[0051] The housing assembly 100 includes a housing body 110, a locking element 130, a driving element 140, and a water tank 120. See details... Figures 1-3 The shell body 110 forms a receiving cavity 111. This receiving cavity 111 is the internal cavity structure of the shell body 110 itself. The water tank 120 is detachably connected to the shell body 110 and is located in the receiving cavity 111. Depending on the requirements, the water tank 120 can have any suitable structural shape. Specifically, in some embodiments, the water tank 120 can be a pull-out water tank 120. One side of the shell body 110 can be provided with an assembly port 112 communicating with the receiving cavity 111. The water tank 120 can extend into or out of the receiving cavity 111 through the assembly port 112. After the water tank 120 is installed in the receiving cavity 111, the outer periphery of the water tank 120 can close the assembly port 112 and be basically flush with the outer periphery of the shell body 110 on that side.

[0052] See Figures 4-7To achieve a locking function, the locking element 130 is movably connected to the housing body 110. The locking element 130 can move relative to the housing body 110 to either an unlocked or locked position. In other words, the locking element 130 can move relative to the housing body 110 to switch between locked and unlocked states. Specifically, the locking element 130 can extend into a groove structure of the housing body 110 and form a sliding connection with the housing body 110. Depending on the requirements, the user can directly or indirectly control the locking element 130. Furthermore, the driving element 140 is movably connected to the housing body 110. Depending on the requirements, the form in which the driving element 140 is movably connected to the housing body 110 can be the same as or different from that of the locking element 130. Based on the locking member 130 and the driving member 140 configured above, when the locking member 130 is in the locked position, it can restrict the water tank 120 from separating from the shell body 110 in the transverse X direction; when the locking member 130 is in the unlocked position, it can release the restriction on the water tank 120, and the driving member 140 can drive the water tank 120 in the transverse X direction, so that the water tank 120 can separate from the shell body 110 in the transverse X direction. The separation action can be complete separation or partial separation. Understandably, when the locking member 130 is in the locked position, it can restrict the movement of the water tank 120 by abutting against it. By switching the position of the locking member 130, when it is in the unlocked position, the locking member 130 no longer restricts the movement of the water tank 120. Simultaneously, the driving member 140 drives the water tank 120 to move along the transverse X direction. This driving action can directly eject the water tank 120 from the receiving cavity 111, or only partially eject it, allowing the user to further manipulate the water tank 120 (e.g., by grasping the side wall of the water tank 120) and pull the water tank 120 out completely. According to the above description, the movement of the locking member 130 between the unlocked and locked positions can be along the transverse X direction, along the vertical Y direction perpendicular to the transverse X direction, or in any other arbitrary direction. Driven by the drive component 140, the movement of the water tank 120 can be controlled without relying entirely on the user's operation of the handle, which makes the design of the handle structure or position easier. For example, the handle can be set on the upper side of the water tank 120, and the drive component 140 pops out the water tank 120 to expose the handle, so that the user can control the water tank 120 by operating the handle. On the other hand, the handle structure of the water tank 120 can be directly removed. While simplifying the structure of the water tank 120, even if the outer periphery of the water tank 120 is basically flush with the outer periphery of the shell body 110 on this side, the water tank 120 can still be popped out by the drive component 140, so that the user can separate the water tank 120 from the shell body 110.

[0053] It should be noted that the function of the locking member 130 in the unlocked or locked position is only for the state in which the water tank 120 is accommodated in the receiving cavity 111 and installed. When the water tank 120 is detached from the shell body 110, the locking member 130 in the locked position does not have the function of restricting the water tank 120.

[0054] As can be seen, the housing assembly 100 of this application includes a housing body 110, a locking member 130, a driving member 140, and a water tank 120. The housing body 110 serves as the main structure and forms a receiving cavity 111. The water tank 120 is detachably connected to the housing body 110 and is located in the receiving cavity 111. The locking member 130 is movably connected to the housing body 110 and has an unlocked position or a locked position. The driving member 140 is movably connected to the housing body 110. Thus, when the locking member 130 is in the locked position, the locking member 130 can restrict the movement of the water tank 120 by abutting against the water tank 120. By switching the position of the locking member 130, when the locking member 130 is in the unlocked position, the locking member 130 no longer restricts the movement of the water tank 120. At the same time, the driving member 140 drives the water tank 120 to move laterally X, so that the water tank 120 can detach from the housing body 110 laterally X. The solution in this application uses a locking element 130 to restrict the movement of the water tank 120 and a driving element 140 to eject the water tank 120. Compared with related technologies that do not have a fixed connection structure and are operated by a handle, the solution in this application can not only make the installation of the water tank 120 more stable, but also reduce the design limitations of the handle of the water tank 120, and can even eliminate the handle structure. Therefore, the housing assembly 100 of this application can facilitate the installation and removal of the water tank 120.

[0055] For specific settings of driver 140, see [link / reference]. Figure 3 See also Figures 4-7In some embodiments, the shell body 110 forms an assembly port 112 communicating with the receiving cavity 111, and the driving member 140 is located on the side of the water tank 120 away from the assembly port 112 along the transverse X. Since the assembly port 112 supplies water tank 120 to extend out of the receiving cavity 111 along the transverse X, by positioning the driving member 140 on the side of the water tank 120 away from the assembly port 112 along the transverse X, the driving member 140 can push the water tank 120 out of the receiving cavity 111 along the transverse X, resulting in a better driving effect. Furthermore, in some embodiments, when the locking member 130 is in the locked position, the locking member 130 abuts against the side of the water tank 120 along the transverse X, and the water tank 120 abuts against the opposite side of the driving member 140 along the transverse X, so that the driving member 140 acquires elastic force. When the locking member 130 is in the unlocked position, the driving member 140 can release the elastic force on the water tank 120 along the transverse X. It is understood that the drive member 140 can be elastic and can drive the water tank 120 using elastic force. Therefore, the drive member 140 can be a spring or a spring mechanism (which may include a spring and a pusher connected to each other). When the locking member 130 is in the locked position, the water tank 120 abuts against the drive member 140 on one side along the transverse X, causing the drive member 140 to be compressed, and the other side of the water tank 120 is abutted by the locking member 130, so that the drive member 140 cannot push the water tank 120 out of the receiving cavity 111, and the position of the water tank 120 is fixed. When the locking member 130 is in the unlocked position, since the position of the locking member 130 changes, it no longer abuts against the water tank 120, so the drive member 140 can release the elastic force and push the water tank 120 out of the receiving cavity 111. In addition to the above embodiments where the water tank 120 is driven by elastic force, in other embodiments, the housing assembly 100 may include a linkage mechanism, which allows the user to control the movement of the locking member 130 (or press another button) to drive the driving member 140 to move, thereby pushing the water tank 120 out.

[0056] Based on the above-mentioned setting of locking the position of the water tank 120 by the abutment action of the locking member 130, for more details, see... Figures 4-7In some embodiments, the water tank 120 includes a tank body 122 and a locking structure 121 connected to the tank body 122. When the locking member 130 is in the locked position, the locking member 130 is at least partially located between the locking structure 121 and the mounting opening 112. Viewed along the transverse X direction, the locking member 130 abuts against the side of the locking structure 121 near the mounting opening 112. At this time, viewed along the transverse X direction, the locking structure 121 and the locking member 130 at least partially overlap. When the locking member 130 is in the unlocked position, viewed along the transverse X direction, the locking member 130 and the locking structure 121 are spaced apart. It is understood that the locking structure 121 is a part of the structure of the water tank 120 and can abut against the locking member 130 to form the above-mentioned locking effect. Depending on the requirements and the structure of the locking member 130, the locking structure 121 can have any structural shape. In some embodiments, both the locking member 130 and the locking structure 121 are protruding structures, and the abutting and limiting effect is formed by their abutting against each other; see also Figure 8 In other embodiments, one of the locking member 130 and the locking structure 121 is a protruding structure and the other is a recessed structure, with the protruding structure extending into the recessed structure to form an abutment and limiting effect; see also Figure 9 In other embodiments, the locking member 130 is a protruding structure, and the other locking structure 121 is the external structural feature of the water tank 120 itself. The locking structure 121 shown in the figure is the end face of the water tank 120 near the assembly port 112. The locking member 130 and the end face of the water tank 120 abut against each other to form an abutment and limiting effect.

[0057] In addition to switching positions, deformation can also be used to simultaneously restrict the movement of the water tank 120 or release the restriction on the water tank 120 by using the locking element 130. For details, see [link to documentation]. Figures 4-7 In some embodiments, the shell body 110 includes an abutment 113. During the movement of the locking member 130 from the locked position to the unlocked position, the abutment 113 is configured to abut against the locking member 130 along the transverse X direction, causing the locking member 130 to deform and move away from the locking structure 121. It is understood that as the locking member 130 moves from the locked position to the unlocked position, the locking member 130 gradually approaches the abutment 113 and is pushed by the abutment 113, causing deformation. After deformation, the locking member 130 no longer abuts against the water tank 120, and thereafter, the locking member 130 can return to its undeformed state.

[0058] Based on the above, the locking element 130 controls the setting of the water tank 120 through position switching and deformation. For the specific structure of the locking element 130, please refer to [link to documentation]. Figure 10 or Figure 11In some embodiments, the locking structure 121 connects to the end of the main body 122 along the vertical Y direction. The locking member 130 includes a first locking portion 131 and a second locking portion 132. Along the horizontal X direction, the first locking portion 131 connects to the side of the second locking portion 132 away from the abutment member 113. The first locking portion 131 extends along the vertical Y direction perpendicular to the horizontal X direction, and the second locking portion 132 extends along the horizontal X direction. It is understood that the above arrangement causes the first locking portion 131 and the second locking portion 132 to together form a generally "L"-shaped locking member 130 structure. Thus, in some embodiments, when the locking member 130 is in the locked position, viewed along the horizontal X direction, the locking structure 121 and the first locking portion 131 at least partially overlap. During the process of the locking member 130 moving from the locked position to the unlocked position, the abutment member 113 is configured to abut against the side of the first locking portion 131 away from the assembly port 112 along the horizontal X direction, and to move the first locking portion 131 away from the locking structure 121. In other words, the locking member 130 structure described above makes it more suitable to abut against the water tank 120 and form a limiting effect. In conjunction with the description of the aforementioned embodiment, when the locking member 130 moves away from the locking structure 121 by deformation, only one side (i.e., the first locking part 131) of the "L"-shaped locking member 130 is subjected to abutment, while the other side (i.e., the second locking part 132) plays a transmission role. This arrangement makes it easier for the locking member 130 to deform under the driving action by abutting against the abutment member 113, thereby making it easier for the locking member 130 to switch between the locked state and the unlocked state.

[0059] In addition, see Figures 4-7 In some embodiments, the housing body 110 forms a through hole 114. Along the transverse X direction, one end of the second locking part 132 extends into the through hole 114 and connects to the first locking part 131, while the other end is located outside the housing body 110 and can abut against the outer periphery of the housing body 110 in the opposite direction along the transverse X direction. This arrangement allows the user to switch the position of the locking member 130 (e.g., from the locked position to the unlocked position) by pressing the exposed portion of the locking member 130, and the exposed portion of the locking member 130 can abut against the outer periphery of the housing body 110 when it moves to a certain position, thereby forming a limiting effect and making the operation more convenient. Subsequently, the locking member 130 can be reset by other structures (e.g., the elastic force between the abutment member 113 and the locking member 130, or other elastic parts) or by manual operation.

[0060] For the specific settings of locking structure 121, see [link / reference]. Figures 4-7In some embodiments, the locking structure 121 has a first surface 1211 along the vertical Y direction, located at the end of the locking structure 121 away from the main body 122. In other words, the first surface 1211 faces the locking member 130 perpendicular to the horizontal X direction along the vertical Y direction. Along the horizontal X direction, the first surface 1211 may gradually extend towards the locking structure 121 in a direction closer to the locking member 130. It is understood that the first surface 1211 is the wall surface of the locking structure 121 used to contact and abut against the locking member 130. Further, in some embodiments, the locking structure 121 also has a second surface 1212 and a third surface 1213 opposite each other along the horizontal X direction. When the locking member 130 is in the locked position, along the horizontal X direction, the second surface 1212 is located on the side of the locking structure 121 away from the locking member 130, and the third surface 1213 is located on the side of the locking structure 121 closer to the locking member 130. Along the vertical Y direction, the size of the second surface 1212 is smaller than the size of the third surface 1213. Based on the aforementioned extension direction, during the process of pushing the water tank 120 into the receiving cavity 111 (during which the locking structure 121 and the locking member 130 move relative to each other), the locking member 130 first faces the second surface 1212 in the opposite direction of the horizontal X. Since the second surface 1212 has a smaller dimension in the vertical Y direction, the locking member 130 can gradually slide across the first surface 1211 in the direction of the inclined extension of the first surface 1211 under the action of the driving force, and pass over the locking structure 121 as a whole, and then reach the locking position. The locking member 130, which has reached the locking position, faces the third surface 1213 in the horizontal X direction. Since the third surface 1213 has a larger dimension in the vertical Y direction, the third surface 1213 can play a role in abutting and limiting the locking member 130.

[0061] In addition, to facilitate the installation and removal of the locking element 130 from the housing body 110, see [link / reference]. Figure 10 or Figure 11In some embodiments, the locking member 130 and the water tank 120 are arranged opposite each other along the vertical Y direction perpendicular to the horizontal X. The locking member 130 includes a plurality of fasteners 133. The shell body 110 forms a through hole 114. Each fastener 133 extends into the through hole 114 along the horizontal X direction. Along the direction perpendicular to the horizontal X direction (specifically, along the direction perpendicular to both the horizontal X and the vertical Y direction), each fastener 133 is distributed on both sides of the locking member 130. Each fastener 133 is engaged with the shell body 110 to prevent the locking member 130 from disengaging from the shell body 110 along the horizontal X direction. It is understood that the fastener 133 is a snap-fit ​​structure used by the locking member 130 to engage with the shell body 110. Therefore, the fastener 133 can be configured to deform under external force. The deformed locking member 130 can be assembled or detached from the shell body 110. The undeformed fastener 133 can be confined within the through hole 114 of the shell body 110 and can slide within the through hole 114. In other words, when the locking member 130 is installed into the shell body 110, the fasteners 133 on both sides are squeezed and deformed towards the center. When the locking member 130 is in place, it pops out to both sides. At this point, the locking member 130 can only slide inwards and cannot slide outwards. The above-described fastener 133 configuration makes the installation of the locking member 130 more secure and facilitates easy assembly and disassembly.

[0062] For the specific structure of the shell body 110, see [link / reference]. Figures 1-3 In some embodiments, the shell body 110 includes a first shell 115 and a second shell 116. The first shell 115 forms a receiving cavity 111, and a locking member 130 is movably connected to the second shell 116. Correspondingly, an abutment member 113 may be provided on the second shell 116. The second shell 116 is adapted to guide the airflow in the receiving cavity 111 to the outside, and the second shell 116 is connected to the upper side of the first shell 115.

[0063] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the second shell 116 may include a first guide shell and a second guide shell. Both the first and second guide shells are at least partially located above the water tank 120. This arrangement allows for full utilization of the space above the water tank 120. Specifically, both the first and second guide shells can be located on the upper side of the first shell 115, and they are arranged opposite each other along the horizontal X direction. This fully utilizes the space on the upper side of the first shell 115 along the horizontal X direction. Compared to a solution where the first or second guide shell is located on the back or other side of the shell body 110, the overall space occupied by the shell assembly 100 is smaller. In summary, this solution facilitates the separation of the water tank 120 and meets the volume requirements of the water tank 120, while making the spatial layout of the air handling unit 200 with this shell assembly 100 more reasonable.

[0064] Specifically, regarding the first and second airflow guide shells mentioned above, the first airflow guide shell is used to guide the airflow within the first shell 115. The first airflow guide shell can be detachably connected to the first shell 115 or integrally connected to it. When the first airflow guide shell is detachably connected to the first shell 115, after disassembly, the portion with the air outlet is the first airflow guide shell, and the portion for accommodating the water tank 120 is the first shell 115. When the first airflow guide shell is integrally connected to the first shell 115, the first airflow guide shell is a section of shell defining the air outlet and guiding the terminal airflow. Along the direction parallel to the axis of the air outlet, the section of shell projected onto by the air outlet belongs to the first airflow guide shell. Correspondingly, the second airflow guide shell is used to introduce airflow into the first shell 115. The second airflow guide shell can be detachably connected to the first shell 115 or integrally connected to it. When the second guide shell is detachably connected to the first shell 115, after they are disassembled, the portion with the air inlet is the second guide shell, and the portion for accommodating the water tank 120 is the first shell 115. When the second guide shell is integrally connected to the first shell 115, the second guide shell is a section of shell used to guide the front airflow into the air inlet, and the section of shell projected onto by the air inlet along the direction parallel to the axis of the air inlet belongs to the second guide shell. In some embodiments, the orientation of the air outlet of the first guide shell and the air inlet of the second guide shell can be opposite or intersecting, thereby making the orientation of the air outlet more reasonable and helping to save space. At the same time, the first guide shell and the second guide shell are less likely to cause structural interference and affect the outflow area of ​​the air inlet and the air outlet.

[0065] See Figures 1-9 A second aspect of the present invention also provides an air handling unit 200, which includes the housing assembly 100 of any of the above embodiments. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the air handling unit 200 may be used only to drive airflow to create a ventilation effect or to process the airflow; in other embodiments, the air handling unit 200 may also be used for temperature control, i.e., to cool or heat the airflow.

[0066] In other embodiments of the air handling unit 200, the air handling unit 200 may further include a functional module. The housing 110 may form an air inlet cavity, within which an air delivery component (e.g., a fan) for driving airflow may be installed. With the functional module installed in the air inlet cavity, the functional module can process the airflow passing through the air inlet cavity. For example, in some embodiments, the functional module may perform at least one of the following functions: humidification, dehumidification, heating, cooling, formaldehyde removal, deodorization, and dust removal. Simultaneously, the water tank 120 may also be adapted to supply water to the functional module. More specifically, in some embodiments, the functional module may include a wet membrane. A water tank 120 (or a water supply structure cooperating with the water tank 120) can drip water onto the wet membrane. The wet membrane, having acquired moisture, can humidify the airflow passing through it. Simultaneously, the shell body 110 may also include a water storage tank. Water passes through the wet membrane from top to bottom into the water storage tank, and the water stored in the tank can be further pumped into the water tank 120. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the water passing through the wet membrane can directly enter the water tank 120. It should be noted that the water described in this invention can be any suitable type of liquid. Depending on the requirements, the water tank 120 can be suitable for containing and transporting various types of liquids, such as tap water, coolant, etc.

[0067] Thanks to the improvements made to the housing assembly 100 in the above embodiments, the air handling unit 200 of the second aspect of the present invention has the same technical effects as the housing assembly 100 in the above embodiments. Further details will not be provided here.

[0068] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the content of the specification and drawings of this application under the concept of this application, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A housing assembly for an air handling unit, characterized in that, The housing assembly includes: The shell body forms a receiving cavity; A water tank is detachably connected to the shell body and located in the receiving cavity; A locking element is movably connected to the housing body, and the locking element is movable relative to the housing body to an unlocked position or a locked position; The driving component is movably connected to the shell body; When the locking member is in the locked position, it can prevent the water tank from detaching from the shell body laterally; when the locking member is in the unlocked position, it can release the restriction on the water tank, and the driving member can drive the water tank laterally so that the water tank can detach from the shell body laterally.

2. The housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shell body forms an assembly port communicating with the receiving cavity, and the drive component is located on the side of the water tank away from the assembly port along the lateral direction.

3. The housing assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the locking member is in the locked position, the water tank abuts against the driving member so that the driving member acquires elastic force. When the locking member is in the unlocked position, the driving member can release the elastic force to the water tank in the lateral direction.

4. The housing assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water tank includes a tank body and a locking structure connected to the tank body. When the locking member is in the locked position, the locking member is at least partially located between the locking structure and the assembly port. The locking member abuts against the side of the locking structure near the assembly port. When the locking member is in the unlocked position, viewed laterally, the locking member is spaced apart from the locking structure.

5. The housing assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The shell body includes an abutment member. During the movement of the locking member from the locked position to the unlocked position, the abutment member is configured to abut against the locking member laterally, so as to deform the locking member and move the locking member away from the locking structure.

6. The housing assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The locking structure is connected to the vertical end of the box body. The locking member includes a first locking part and a second locking part. Along the horizontal direction, the first locking part is connected to the side of the second locking part away from the abutment. The first locking part extends along the vertical direction, and the second locking part extends along the horizontal direction. When the locking member is in the locked position, viewed along the horizontal direction, the locking structure and the first locking part at least partially overlap. During the process of the locking member moving from the locked position to the unlocked position, the abutment is configured to abut against the side of the first locking part away from the assembly opening along the horizontal direction, and to move the first locking part away from the locking structure.

7. The housing assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The shell body forms a perforation. Along the transverse direction, one end of the second locking part extends into the perforation and connects to the first locking part, while the other end is located outside the shell body and can abut against the outer periphery of the shell body.

8. The housing assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The locking structure is connected to the vertical end of the box body. The locking structure has a first surface. Along the vertical direction, the first surface is located at the end of the locking structure away from the box body. Along the horizontal direction, the first surface gradually extends towards the locking structure and closer to the locking member.

9. The housing assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The locking structure has a second and a third surface opposite each other along the lateral direction. When the locking member is in the locked position, along the lateral direction, the second surface is located on the side of the locking structure away from the locking member, and the third surface is located on the side of the locking structure close to the locking member. The locking structure is connected to the vertical end of the box body. Along the vertical direction, the size of the second surface is smaller than the size of the third surface.

10. The housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking member is arranged vertically opposite to the water tank. The locking member includes multiple fasteners. The shell body forms a through hole. Each fastener extends into the through hole in the transverse direction. In a direction perpendicular to the transverse direction, each fastener is distributed on both sides of the locking member. Each fastener is engaged with the shell body to prevent the locking member from detaching from the shell body in the transverse direction.

11. The housing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shell body includes a first shell and a second shell. The first shell forms the receiving cavity. The locking member is movably connected to the second shell. The second shell is adapted to guide the airflow in the receiving cavity to the outside. The second shell is connected to the upper side of the first shell.

12. An air handling unit, characterized in that, include: The housing assembly according to any one of claims 1-11.

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