Water adding structure and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water adding structure and an air conditioner, the water adding structure comprises a main body, a water storage tank, a cover plate and an elastic water injection part, and a mounting space is formed in the main body; the water storage tank is arranged in the mounting space, and a water injection hole is formed in the side face of the water storage tank; the cover plate is hinged to the main body or the water storage tank, and the cover plate can rotate between a first position and a second position in a reciprocating mode relative to the main body or the water storage tank; the elastic water injection part is connected between the water storage tank and the cover plate, a water injection groove is formed between the elastic water injection part and the water storage tank, and when the cover plate rotates to a first position, the water injection groove is in an open state; when the cover plate rotates to a second position, the water injection tank is in a closed state. Opening and closing of the water injection groove are controlled through rotation of the cover plate, water adding can be achieved without pulling the water storage tank, operation is easy, and installation is convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of humidification equipment, and in particular to a water adding structure and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] Currently, humidifiers on the market are mainly floor-standing or desktop humidifiers with single functions, mainly ultrasonic humidification, and high requirements for water quality. In the fresh air air-conditioning industry, the humidification structure mainly uses water tanks to store water, and uses ultrasonic or fogless cold evaporation to humidify. The water tank must be pulled out, filled with water, and then loaded into the machine. The water tank is relatively bulky and inconvenient to operate, and cannot be installed quickly and effectively, which seriously affects the assembly efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a water adding structure and an air conditioner, which utilizes the rotation of a cover plate to control the opening and closing of a water filling tank, and can add water without pulling out a water storage tank, which is simple to operate and easy to install.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0005] In one aspect, a water adding structure is provided, comprising: a main body, wherein an installation space is provided inside the main body;

[0006] A water storage tank is arranged in the installation space, and a water injection hole is opened on the side of the water storage tank;

[0007] A cover plate, which is hinged to the main body or the water storage tank and is opposite to the water injection hole, and the cover plate can reciprocate between a first position and a second position relative to the main body or the water storage tank;

[0008] An elastic water injection member, one end of which is connected to the water storage tank and the other end of which is abutted against the cover plate. A water injection groove is formed between the elastic water injection member and the water storage tank, and the water injection groove is connected to the water injection hole. When the cover plate is rotated to the first position, the elastic water injection member is stretched and the water injection groove is in an open state; when the cover plate is rotated to the second position, the elastic water injection member is compressed and the water injection groove is in a closed state.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a shift mechanism, through which the cover plate is rotatably connected to the main body, and after the cover plate rotates relative to the main body, it can be locked at the current rotation position through the shift mechanism.

[0010] Furthermore, the gear mechanism includes a connecting member, a rotating shaft, an elastic member and a locking member, part of the connecting member is fixedly connected to the main body, and the other part is rotatably connected to the cover plate through the rotating shaft, the elastic member is arranged on the cover plate, and the locking member is arranged between the elastic member and the connecting member. Under the drive of the elastic member, the locking member always has a tendency to move toward the direction of the connecting member, and then cooperates with the connecting member to lock.

[0011] Furthermore, the connecting member includes a fixing portion fixedly connected to the main body, and a toothed disc portion connected to the fixing portion and rotatably disposed on the cover plate.

[0012] Furthermore, a plurality of gear slots for cooperating with the locking member to lock are provided on one side of the toothed disc portion relative to the locking member.

[0013] Furthermore, two connecting members are provided, and the two connecting members are respectively connected to two ends of the cover plate.

[0014] Furthermore, a humidifying filter is provided on the water storage tank.

[0015] Furthermore, the water injection hole is opened at the lower part of the side of the water storage tank, and scale lines are engraved on the upper surface of the water injection hole.

[0016] Furthermore, the water tank is at least partially drawable and arranged in the installation space, and the water tank includes a closed position accommodated in the installation space and an open position at least partially extended to the outside of the installation space.

[0017] Furthermore, an end plate is provided at one end of the elastic water injection member opposite to the cover plate, and the end plate is engaged with the cover plate in a cooperative manner.

[0018] On the other hand, an air conditioner is also provided, comprising a humidifying device as described above, an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, wherein the outdoor unit is provided with a circulation loop consisting of a compressor, an evaporator, a throttling device and a condenser, and the humidifying device is installed inside the indoor unit.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows: a water storage tank is installed in the main body, and water is added to the water storage tank by rotating the cover plate relative to the main body. Specifically, when the cover plate is rotated to the first position, the water injection slot formed between the water storage tank, the cover plate and the elastic water injection member is opened, and the water injection slot is exposed to the main body. Water can be added to the water injection slot, and then to the water storage tank through the water injection hole connecting the water injection slot and the water storage tank. The water adding process does not require moving the water storage tank, and the water adding action only needs to control the state of the water injection slot. When water is not needed, the cover plate is rotated to the second position, the water injection slot is closed, and the appearance consistency between the cover plate and the main body is maintained. Compared with the traditional pull-out water adding structure, the water adding method adopted in the present application reduces the operating burden and does not require manual handling of the water storage tank. Not only the water adding efficiency is improved, but also the assembly efficiency is improved. In addition, there is no need to disassemble the water storage tank, thereby improving the service life of the product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The present application is further described in detail below based on the drawings and embodiments.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the open state of the water adding structure described in the embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the closed state of the water adding structure described in the embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water injection hole and the scale line described in the embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the driving device, the slide rail and the slider according to the embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the cover plate and the shift mechanism described in the embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the gear mechanism described in the embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting member described in the embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the indoor unit described in the embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Fig. 9 for Figure 8 Enlarged schematic diagram of point A.

[0030] In the figure: 110, indoor unit; 1, main body; 2, water storage tank; 3, cover plate; 301, snap-in groove; 4, elastic water injection member; 401, end plate; 5, water injection groove; 6, gear mechanism; 601, connecting member; 602, rotating shaft; 603, elastic member; 604, locking member; 6011, fixing part; 6012, toothed disc part; 6013, gear groove; 7, humidifying filter; 8, water injection hole; 9, scale line; 10, driving device; 11, slide rail; 12, slider. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the technical problems solved by this application, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved more clearly, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are further described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0032] In the description of this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0033] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0034] like Figure 1-Figure 8As shown, this embodiment provides a water adding structure, including: a main body 1, a water storage tank 2, a cover plate 3 and an elastic water injection member 4, wherein an installation space is opened inside the main body 1; the water storage tank 2 is arranged in the installation space, and a water injection hole 8 is opened on the side of the water storage tank 2; the cover plate 3 is hinged to the main body 1, and is opposite to the position of the water injection hole 8, and the cover plate 3 can reciprocate between a first position and a second position relative to the main body 1; the elastic water injection member 4 is connected between the water storage tank 2 and the cover plate 3, and a water injection groove 5 is formed between the elastic water injection member 4 and the water storage tank 2, and the water injection groove 5 is connected to the water injection hole 8, when the cover plate 3 is rotated to the first position, the elastic water injection member 4 is stretched, and the water injection groove 5 is in an open state and exposed to the main body 1; when the cover plate 3 is rotated to the second position, the elastic water injection member 4 is compressed, and the water injection groove 5 is in a closed state.

[0035] Based on the above scheme, the water tank 2 is arranged in the installation space inside the main body 1, and the cover plate 3 arranged outside the main body 1 is opposite to the water tank 2. Here, opposite can be understood as being arranged on the same horizontal line. The elastic water injection member 4 is a component connected between the water tank 2 and the cover plate 3. The elastic water injection member 4 and the water tank 2 are surrounded to form a water injection groove 5 that can be filled with water from above, and the elastic water injection member 4 has a certain degree of elasticity. Specifically, the elastic force of the elastic water injection member 4 acts on the water tank 2 and the cover plate 3. The action process of the entire water adding structure is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, a force is applied to the cover plate 3, so that the cover plate 3 rotates to the first position. When the cover plate 3 rotates to the right position, the elastic water injection member 4 is stretched to the maximum value, and the water injection groove 5 is also opened to the maximum. At this time, water can be injected into the water injection groove 5 from the top, and the water in the water injection groove 5 flows into the water storage tank 2 through the water injection hole 8, thereby completing the water filling action; Figure 2 As shown, after the water is added, a reaction force is applied to the cover plate 3, so that the cover plate 3 rotates from the first position to the second position to overcome the elastic force of the elastic water injection member 4. When the cover plate 3 rotates to the second position, the elastic water injection member 4 is compressed to the bottom, and the water injection groove 5 changes from an open state to a closed state. At this time, the cover plate 3 is parallel to the side of the water storage tank 2 and is also flush with the outer surface of the main body 1. The entire water addition structure maintains consistency in appearance in this state. Compared with the traditional pull-type water addition, this water addition form does not require manual handling of the water storage tank 2, which not only improves the water addition efficiency, but also improves the assembly efficiency. In addition, there is no need to disassemble the water storage tank 2, thereby increasing the product life.

[0036] As an optional specific implementation scheme, the cover plate 3 is hinged to the water tank 2, that is, the cover plate 3 can reciprocate between a first position and a second position relative to the water tank 2. The purpose of this design is that the cover plate 3 can slide along with the water tank 2 and be pulled out of the main body 1 as an integral component.

[0037] In addition, if Fig. 9 As shown, the elastic water injection member 4 is provided with an end plate 401 at one end relative to the cover plate 3, and the end plate 401 is engaged with the cover plate 3, specifically, the cover plate 3 is provided with an engagement groove 301 at one side relative to the elastic water injection member 4, and the end plate 401 is engaged with the engagement groove 301, and since the elastic water injection member 4 has a certain elasticity, the engagement with the cover plate 3 is relatively simple in operation. In this solution, the elastic water injection member 4 can be detachably connected with the cover plate 3 through the end plate 401, and when the cover plate 3 rotates, the elastic water injection member 4 can be synchronously driven to stretch, so as to ensure that after the cover plate 3 rotates, the water injection groove 5 can be formed and exposed.

[0038] Since the elastic water injection member 4 has a certain elastic force, in order to ensure that the elastic force of the elastic water injection member 4 cannot bounce the cover plate 3 open when the cover plate 3 is rotated to the second position, a gear mechanism 6 is also provided. The cover plate 3 is rotatably connected to the main body 1 through the gear mechanism 6. After the cover plate 3 is rotated relative to the main body 1, it can be locked at the current rotation position through the gear mechanism 6, thereby ensuring the stability of the cover plate 3 when it is rotated to the second position.

[0039] Furthermore, if Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the shift mechanism 6 includes a connecting member 601, a rotating shaft 602, an elastic member 603 and a locking member 604. A part of the connecting member 601 is fixedly connected to the main body 1, and the other part is rotatably connected to the cover plate 3 through the rotating shaft 602. The elastic member 603 is arranged on the cover plate 3, and the locking member 604 is arranged between the elastic member 603 and the connecting member 601. Driven by the elastic member 603, the locking member 604 always has a tendency to move toward the connecting member 601, and then cooperates with the connecting member 601 to lock. In this solution, the connecting member 601 is fixedly connected to the main body 1 and is rotationally connected to the cover plate 3, that is, the cover plate 3 is rotationally connected to the connecting member 601 via a rotating shaft, and then maintains a rotational relationship with the main body 1 through the rotational connection of the connecting member 601. When the cover plate 3 rotates relative to the main body 1, the connecting member 601 will press against the locking member 604 to compress the elastic member 603, and the connecting member 601 and the locking member 604 will temporarily break away from the locked state. When the cover plate 3 finishes rotating, the locking member 604 will move relative to the connecting member 601 under the elastic force of the elastic member 603, and then the locking member 604 is locked with the connecting member 601, fixing the cover plate 3 in the current rotation position. Specifically, when the cover plate 3 rotates to the second position or any position between the first position and the second position, the cover plate 3 can be stably locked in the current state.

[0040] Furthermore, if Figure 7 As shown, the connecting member 601 includes a fixing portion 6011 fixedly connected to the main body 1, a toothed disc portion 6012 connected to the fixing portion 6011 and rotatably arranged on the cover plate 3, and the toothed disc portion 6012 is provided with a plurality of gear slots 6013 cooperating with the locking member 604 for locking on one side relative to the locking member 604. Since the locking member 604 and the elastic member 603 are both arranged on the cover plate 3, when the cover plate 3 and the toothed disk portion 6012 rotate relative to each other, the protruding structure between the two adjacent gear grooves 6013 will press the locking member 604 to compress the elastic member 603. It can be understood that the locking member 604 will cooperate to lock on each gear groove 6013, but when rotation occurs, the applied force will overcome the elastic force of the elastic member 603 and then push the locking member 604 to move, so when the force is removed, the elastic member 603 can push the locking member 604 to embed into the gear groove 6013. At this time, the elastic force of the elastic member 603 can keep the locking member 604 and the toothed disk portion 6012 in a locked state without rotating, that is, lock the cover plate 3 at the current position.

[0041] In order to improve the rotation stability of the cover plate 3, two connecting members 601 are provided. The two connecting members 601 are respectively connected to the two ends of the cover plate 3, and the rotating shaft 602 is rotationally connected to the connecting members 601 at both ends.

[0042] As an optional specific implementation scheme, the shift mechanism 6 can be a magnetic attraction component, with an N-pole magnet set on the main body 1 and an S-pole magnet set on the cover 3. When the cover 3 rotates to the second position, the main body 1 and the cover 3 are relatively close to each other, and the cover 3 is fixed in the second position by the property that the opposite poles of the two magnets attract each other.

[0043] As another optional specific implementation scheme, the gear mechanism 6 can be a snap-on structure, that is, a snap-on position is opened on the main body 1, and an elastic snap-on is set on the cover 3. When the cover 3 is rotated to the second position, the elastic snap-on is snapped into the snap-on position to complete the snap-on locking.

[0044] It should be noted that in order to ensure that the cover plate 3 can be stably locked in the second position, it is necessary to ensure that the force of the shift mechanism 6 is greater than the elastic force of the elastic water injection member 4. Moreover, the cover plate 3 is not limited to rotating between the first position and the second position, but can also rotate to any position between the first position and the second position.

[0045] Alternatively, if Figure 3As shown, the water injection hole 8 is opened at the lower side of the water storage tank 2, and a scale line 9 is engraved on the water injection hole 8. When in use, an outward force is applied to the cover plate 3, and the cover plate 3 drives the elastic water injection member 4 to stretch, and the opening and closing angle is adjusted by the gear mechanism 6. When adding water, the water in the water injection tank 5 will enter the water storage tank 2 through the water injection hole 8. By using the communicating vessel, the water adding situation can be observed through the scale line 9, and the final water adding amount can be determined, which is convenient for the operator to perform the water adding operation.

[0046] Preferably, a humidifying filter 7 is provided on the water storage tank 2. The function of the humidifying filter 7 is to allow air to pass through the filter to take away moisture thereon, so as to form humidified air and transport it to the indoor space.

[0047] In some embodiments, the water tank 2 is at least partially retractable in the installation space, and the water tank 2 includes a closed position accommodated in the installation space and an open position at least partially extending to the outside of the installation space. The water tank 2 can be pulled out of the installation space, which is suitable for when the water tank 2 or the humidification filter 7 needs to be repaired, the entire water tank 2 is pulled out for inspection or replacement, and then pushed in after it is repaired. After the water tank 2 is pushed in, the integrity of the assembly between the water tank 2 and the main body 1 is ensured.

[0048] It is worth mentioning that when the water tank 2 needs to be pulled out, the cover 3 needs to be flipped to a horizontal position first, so that the cover 3 will not cause obstruction when the water tank 2 is pulled out, allowing the water tank 2 to be pulled out more smoothly.

[0049] Preferably, a slide rail 11 and a slider 12 are provided on the main body 1, and the slider 12 is connected to the water tank 2. Through the cooperation of the slide rail 11 and the slider 12, the water tank 2 can slide relative to the main body 1 to achieve pulling and drawing. In addition, a driving device 10 can also be provided, and the power end of the driving device 10 is connected to the slider 12. The driving device 10 drives the slider 12 to move on the slide rail 11, thereby controlling the sliding of the water tank 2.

[0050] Specifically, the driving device 10 is a screw motor, the elastic water injection member 4 is a rubber member, and the water storage tank 2 is a plastic water storage tank 2 .

[0051] On the other hand, an air conditioner is also provided, comprising the water adding structure as described above, an indoor unit 110 and an outdoor unit, wherein the outdoor unit is provided with a circulation loop consisting of a compressor, an evaporator, a throttling device and a condenser, and the water adding structure is installed inside the indoor unit 110. Figure 8 shown.

[0052] In the description of this article, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc., and other directions or positional relationships are only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of this application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish in the description and have no special meaning.

[0053] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "an embodiment", "example", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0054] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described according to implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0055] The technical principles of the present application are described above in conjunction with specific embodiments. These descriptions are only for explaining the principles of the present application and cannot be interpreted as limiting the scope of protection of the present application in any way. Based on the explanations herein, those skilled in the art can think of other specific implementation methods of the present application without creative work, and these methods will fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A water adding structure, characterized in that: include: A main body (1) having an installation space therein; A water storage tank (2) is arranged in the installation space, and a water injection hole (8) is opened on the side of the water storage tank (2); A cover plate (3) is hinged to the main body (1) or the water storage tank (2) and is opposite to the water injection hole (8). The cover plate (3) can reciprocate between a first position and a second position relative to the main body (1) or the water storage tank (2); An elastic water injection member (4) has one end connected to the water storage tank (2) and the other end abutting against the cover plate (3); a water injection groove (5) is formed between the elastic water injection member (4) and the water storage tank (2); the water injection groove (5) is connected to the water injection hole (8); when the cover plate (3) rotates to a first position, the elastic water injection member (4) is stretched and the water injection groove (5) is in an open state; when the cover plate (3) rotates to a second position, the elastic water injection member (4) is compressed and the water injection groove (5) is in a closed state.

2. The water adding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a shift mechanism (6), through which the cover plate (3) is rotatably connected to the main body (1); after the cover plate (3) is rotated relative to the main body (1), it can be locked at the current rotation position through the shift mechanism (6).

3. The water adding structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The shift mechanism (6) comprises a connecting member (601), a rotating shaft (602), an elastic member (603) and a locking member (604); a portion of the connecting member (601) is fixedly connected to the main body (1), and the other portion is rotatably connected to the cover plate (3) via the rotating shaft (602); the elastic member (603) is arranged on the cover plate (3); the locking member (604) is arranged between the elastic member (603) and the connecting member (601); and the locking member (604) always has a tendency to move toward the connecting member (601) under the drive of the elastic member (603), and then cooperates with the connecting member (601) to lock.

4. The water adding structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting member (601) comprises a fixing portion (6011) fixedly connected to the main body (1), and a toothed disc portion (6012) connected to the fixing portion (6011) and rotatably arranged on the cover plate (3); a plurality of gear slots (6013) for cooperating with the locking member (604) for locking are arranged on one side of the toothed disc portion (6012) relative to the locking member (604).

5. The water adding structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two connecting members (601) are provided, and the two connecting members (601) are respectively connected to two ends of the cover plate (3).

6. The water adding structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The water storage tank (2) is provided with a humidifying filter screen (7).

7. The water adding structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The water injection hole (8) is opened at the lower part of the side of the water storage tank (2), and a scale line (9) is engraved on the upper surface of the water injection hole (8).

8. The water adding structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The water storage tank (2) is at least partially drawable and arranged in the installation space, and the water storage tank (2) comprises a closed position accommodated in the installation space and an open position at least partially extending to the outside of the installation space.

9. The water adding structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: An end plate (401) is provided at one end of the elastic water injection member (4) opposite to the cover plate (3), and the end plate (401) is engaged with the cover plate (3) in a coordinated manner.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that: It comprises a water adding structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, an indoor unit (110) and an outdoor unit, wherein the outdoor unit is provided with a circulation loop consisting of a compressor, an evaporator, a throttling device and a condenser, and the water adding structure is installed inside the indoor unit (110).

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