Water pan and air conditioner

By designing the switching structure of the water accumulation chamber and movable drainage pipe section in the water connection tray, the problem of the traditional water connection tray lacking humidification function in the air conditioning heating mode is solved, and the simple and effective humidification effect in the air conditioner is achieved, improving the improvement of the User experience.

CN222165130UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-13SICHUAN CHANGHONG AIR CONDITIONER CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420616991.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-28
Publication Date
2024-12-13
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-28

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Technical Problem

Traditional water-connecting trays lack humidification function in the air conditioning heating mode in winter, resulting in dry environment and affecting user experience.

Method used

A water connection tray is designed, including a water accumulation chamber, drain port and movable drain pipe section. The slider and slide rail structure are driven by the servo motor, so that the drain pipe section can be switched in different states, closed or opened the drain port, and condensed. Water storage and discharge increases ambient humidity.

Benefits of technology

By forming a water accumulation chamber in the water connection tray and optimizing the drain design, the humidification function is simply and effectively added to the hot air fan and improved the user experience.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a water pan and an air conditioner, and the water pan comprises a water pan body which is provided with a water accumulation cavity; the water outlet is formed in the water accumulation cavity; the water drainage pipe is provided with a first section and a second section which are oppositely arranged, the first section is movably arranged at the water drainage opening and has a first state of stretching into the water accumulation cavity and a second state of being flush with the water drainage opening, and the second section protrudes out of the water accumulation cavity; and the sealing part is used for sealing a gap formed between the water outlet and the first section. The water pan solves the technical problem that a traditional water pan does not have the humidifying function.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioning, in particular to a water receiving tray and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] At present, the drain port design of the water tray of the hot air blower in the industry is usually located at the lowest position of the water tray, mainly for smooth drainage. However, in winter, using the air conditioner in heating mode will cause the environment to be dry, and the wind blown by the air conditioner will make the user experience poor. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides a water receiving tray to solve the technical problem that the traditional water receiving tray in the related art does not have a humidification function.

[0004] The utility model provides a water receiving tray, comprising:

[0005] The water receiving tray body is formed with a water accumulation cavity;

[0006] A drain outlet, arranged in the water accumulation chamber;

[0007] A drain pipe comprises a first section and a second section which are arranged opposite to each other. The first section is movably arranged at the drain outlet and has a first state in which it extends into the water accumulation cavity and a second state in which it is flush with the drain outlet. The second section protrudes outside the water accumulation cavity and is used to close the gap formed between the drain outlet and the first section.

[0008] Further, the first section is provided with a driving block, and the driving block is driven by a driving member to have a first moving path from the first section to the second section, and a second moving path from the second section to the first section. Under the first moving path, the driving block links the first section to gradually switch to the second state, and under the second moving path, the driving block links the first section to gradually switch to the first state.

[0009] Furthermore, the driving member comprises:

[0010] A servo motor is provided on the water receiving tray body;

[0011] A slider, provided on the servo motor;

[0012] A slide rail, arranged on the driving block, comprising a first movable section and a second movable section connected to each other, wherein the first movable section is a curved semi-enclosed structure, and the second movable section closes an open end of the first section;

[0013] The slider is rotatably arranged on the slide rail, so that when the slider is in the first movable section, the driving block is in the first moving path, or when the slider is in the second movable section, the driving block is in the second moving path.

[0014] Furthermore, the servo motor is provided with a driving shaft for vertically connecting the slider.

[0015] Furthermore, the first section is a bellows.

[0016] Furthermore, the second section is provided with a first waterproof ring, and the first waterproof ring closes the gap between the drain port and the second section.

[0017] Furthermore, the second section is provided with the second waterproof ring, which is arranged close to the second section and abuts against the first waterproof ring.

[0018] Furthermore, the water receiving tray body is provided with a plurality of drainage channels communicated with the water accumulation chamber.

[0019] Furthermore, the drainage channel is arranged obliquely, and the lower end thereof is communicated with the water accumulation chamber.

[0020] The utility model also provides an air conditioner, comprising the water receiving tray mentioned above.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: a water accumulation chamber is formed in the water receiving tray for storing condensed water, and by redesigning and optimizing the drain outlet of the water receiving tray inside the hot air blower, the humidification function of the hot air blower during heating is added in a simple and effective way, thereby improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a water receiving tray in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of the middle A;

[0024] Figure 3 A side view of a water receiving tray in one embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0026] 1. Water tray body; 101. Water accumulation chamber; 2. Drain outlet; 3. Drain pipe; 301. First section; 302. Second section; 4. Drive block; 5. Servo motor; 6. Slider; 7. Slide rail; 701. First movable section; 702. Second movable section; 8. Drive shaft; 9. Drain channel.

[0027] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and beneficial effects of the utility model more clear, the technical solution of the utility model is further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0029] See also Figures 1 to 3 The utility model provides a water receiving tray, comprising:

[0030] The water receiving tray body is formed with a water accumulation cavity;

[0031] A drain outlet, arranged in the water accumulation chamber;

[0032] A drain pipe comprises a first section and a second section which are connected to each other. The first section is movably arranged at the drain outlet and has a first state in which it extends into the water accumulation cavity and a second state in which it is flush with the drain outlet. The second section protrudes outside the water accumulation cavity and is used to close the gap formed between the drain outlet and the first section.

[0033] In this embodiment, the water receiving pan body is provided with a water accumulation chamber, which is used to receive condensed water discharged from the evaporator, and a drain port is provided in the water accumulation chamber to discharge the condensed water; on the other hand, a drain pipe is provided at the drain port, and the drain pipe has a first section and a second section that are connected and arranged in an up-down direction, the first section is movably arranged at the drain port, and the second section protrudes from the outside of the water accumulation chamber, and the first section moves in the up-down direction relative to the second section, so that the first section has a first state extending into the water accumulation chamber and a second state flush with the drain port, in the first state, the first section of the drain pipe protrudes into the water accumulation chamber, and the second section of the drain pipe protrudes from Outside the water accumulation chamber, the height of the first section is higher than the height of the drain outlet and is used to block the drain outlet. At this time, the water accumulation chamber can store condensed water so that when the air conditioner is heating, the indoor fan will blow the residual water in the water collection tray into the environment in the form of water vapor, thereby increasing the ambient humidity and improving the user experience. In the second state, the second section of the drain pipe is level with the drain outlet, and the second section of the drain pipe protrudes outside the water accumulation chamber. The height of the first section is level with the drain outlet and is used to discharge the condensed water in the water accumulation chamber from the second section through the drain outlet, so that when there is no need to increase the ambient humidity, the condensed water can be conveniently discharged from the water accumulation chamber.

[0034] The first section is provided with a driving block, and the driving block is driven by a driving member to have a first moving path moving from the first section in the direction of the second section, and a second moving path moving from the second section in the direction of the first section. Under the first moving path, the driving block links the first section to gradually switch to the second state, and under the second moving path, the driving block links the first section to gradually switch to the first state.

[0035] In this embodiment, a driving block is provided in the first section, and the driving block is driven by a driving member, so that the first section has a first moving path and a second moving path. In the first moving path, the first section gradually moves away from the second section and extends into the water accumulation chamber. In the second moving path, the first section gradually approaches the second section and is level with the drain outlet. The first section is driven by the driving block to switch back and forth between the first moving path and the second moving path, so that the condensed water in the water accumulation chamber can be stored or discharged according to actual usage.

[0036] The driving member comprises:

[0037] A servo motor is provided on the water receiving tray body;

[0038] A slider driven by the servo motor;

[0039] A slide rail, arranged on the driving block, the slide rail comprises a first movable section and a second movable section connected to each other, the first movable section is a curved semi-closed structure, and the second movable section closes an open end of the first movable section;

[0040] The slider is rotatably arranged on the slide rail, so that when the slider is in the first movable section, the driving block is in the first moving path, and when the slider is in the second movable section, the driving block is in the second moving path.

[0041] In this embodiment, the driving member includes a servo motor arranged in the water receiving tray body, and a slider connected to the servo motor. The driving block is provided with a slide rail composed of a first movable segment and a second movable segment. The first movable segment is a curved semi-closed structure, and the second movable segment is used to close the open end of the first movable segment. The slider is rotated by the servo motor and is arranged on the slide rail, so that when the slider is in the first movable segment, the driving block is in a first moving path, and the driving block drives the first segment to move upward relative to the second segment, that is, the first segment is exposed in the water accumulation chamber. When the slider is in the second movable segment, the driving block is in a second moving path, that is, the driving block drives the first segment to move downward relative to the second segment, and makes the first segment level with the drain outlet, so that the first segment can be switched between the first state and the second state at will under the control of the servo motor.

[0042] The servo motor is provided with a driving shaft for vertically connecting the sliding block.

[0043] In this embodiment, a driving shaft vertically connected to the slider is provided on the servo motor, so that when the slider rotates 90°, the driving block can be in the second moving path, that is, the driving block drives the first section to move downward relative to the second section. When the slider rotates 90° again, the driving block can be in the first moving path, that is, the driving block drives the first section to move upward relative to the second section.

[0044] The first section is a bellows.

[0045] In this embodiment, the first section of the drain pipe is designed as a bellows so that when the first section moves up and down, only the first section itself expands and contracts instead of the entire drain pipe moving up and down, thereby avoiding water leakage caused by the displacement of the drain pipe itself.

[0046] The second section is provided with a first waterproof ring, and the first waterproof ring closes the gap between the drain port and the second section.

[0047] In this embodiment, a first waterproof ring (not shown) is provided at the second section of the drain pipe, and the waterproof ring is used to close the gap between the drain port and the second section. Further, the second section is provided with a second waterproof ring, and the second waterproof ring abuts against the first waterproof ring; the second waterproof ring (not shown) cooperates with the first waterproof ring to enhance the waterproof effect.

[0048] The water receiving tray body is provided with a plurality of drainage channels communicated with the water accumulation chamber.

[0049] In this embodiment, a plurality of drainage channels connected to the water accumulation chamber are provided in the water receiving tray body for receiving condensed water discharged from the evaporator and guiding the condensed water to flow into the water accumulation chamber.

[0050] The drainage channel is arranged obliquely, and the lower end thereof is communicated with the water accumulation cavity.

[0051] In this embodiment, the drainage channel is arranged at an angle, and its lower end is communicated with the water accumulation chamber to prevent condensed water from accumulating in the drainage channel.

[0052] The present embodiment also provides an air conditioner, comprising the water collection tray described above. The specific structure of the air conditioner refers to the above embodiment. Since the present air conditioner adopts all the technical solutions of the above embodiment, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiment, which will not be described one by one here.

[0053] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the purpose and scope of the technical solution of the utility model, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A water tray, It is characterized in that include: The water receiving tray body is formed with a water accumulation cavity; A drain outlet, arranged in the water accumulation chamber; A drain pipe comprises a first section and a second section which are connected to each other. The first section is movably arranged at the drain outlet and has a first state in which it extends into the water accumulation cavity and a second state in which it is flush with the drain outlet. The second section protrudes outside the water accumulation cavity and is used to close the gap formed between the drain outlet and the first section.

2. A water receiving tray as claimed in claim 1, It is characterized in that The first section is provided with a driving block, and the driving block is driven by a driving member to have a first moving path moving from the first section in the direction of the second section, and a second moving path moving from the second section in the direction of the first section. Under the first moving path, the driving block links the first section to gradually switch to the second state, and under the second moving path, the driving block links the first section to gradually switch to the first state.

3. A water receiving tray as claimed in claim 2, It is characterized in that The driving member comprises: A servo motor is provided on the water receiving tray body; A slider driven by the servo motor; A slide rail, arranged on the driving block, the slide rail comprises a first movable section and a second movable section connected to each other, the first movable section is a curved semi-closed structure, and the second movable section closes an open end of the first movable section; The slider is rotatably arranged on the slide rail, so that when the slider is in the first movable section, the driving block is in the first moving path, and when the slider is in the second movable section, the driving block is in the second moving path.

4. A water receiving tray as claimed in claim 3, It is characterized in that The servo motor is provided with a driving shaft for vertically connecting the sliding block.

5. A water receiving tray as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, It is characterized in that The first section is a bellows.

6. A water receiving tray as claimed in claim 1, It is characterized in that The second section is provided with a first waterproof ring, and the first waterproof ring closes the gap between the drain port and the second section.

7. A water receiving tray as claimed in claim 6, It is characterized in that The second section is provided with a second waterproof ring, and the second waterproof ring abuts against the first waterproof ring.

8. A water receiving tray as claimed in claim 1, It is characterized in that The water receiving tray body is provided with a plurality of drainage channels communicated with the water accumulation chamber.

9. A water receiving tray as claimed in claim 8, It is characterized in that The drainage channel is arranged obliquely, and the lower end thereof is communicated with the water accumulation cavity.

10. An air conditioner, It is characterized in that It comprises a water receiving tray as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.