Integrated air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model provides an integrated air conditioner which comprises an outer shell, an indoor air containing area, an indoor air supply area, an air inlet and an air outlet. The fan volute is arranged in a mounting space defined by the shell, a containing space, an air inlet area and an air outlet area are formed in the fan volute, the containing space is used for containing an indoor fan, and the air inlet area communicates with the air outlet area through the containing space; air flow entering through the indoor air containing area and the air inlet area is guided to the air outlet area and the indoor air supply area by the fan volute; and the liquid storage container is used for storing liquid for humidification, the liquid storage container is arranged on the bottom side of the fan volute, and a liquid inlet of the liquid storage container communicates with the containing space, so that liquid injected from the indoor air supply area is guided into the liquid storage container by the fan volute. When water needs to be supplemented to the liquid storage container, no extra operation on the container needs to be carried out, water can be directly added into the shell from the indoor air supply area, and the liquid supplementing operation of the liquid storage container is greatly facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioning, in particular to an integrated air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] The integrated air conditioner, also called the window air conditioner or the wall air conditioner, is different from the ordinary split air conditioner. The integrated air conditioner integrates the indoor heat exchanger and the outdoor heat exchanger in one air conditioner body. During the use of the integrated air conditioner, the integrated air conditioner is installed at the opening of the room window or the room wall. Part of the body is located indoors and the indoor heat exchanger is located on the indoor side, and part of the body is located outdoors and the outdoor heat exchanger is located on the outdoor side. The indoor side part and the outdoor side part are respectively equivalent to the indoor unit and outdoor unit of the split air conditioner, thereby realizing the function of the air conditioner to adjust the room temperature. At present, some integrated air conditioners also have a humidification function. Air conditioners with a humidification function are usually equipped with a water tank to store humidification water. Utility Model Content

[0003] An object of the utility model is to provide an integrated air conditioner which is more convenient for replenishing liquid into a liquid storage container storing humidification liquid.

[0004] In particular, the utility model provides an integrated air conditioner, comprising:

[0005] The shell is formed with an indoor air intake area and an indoor air supply area;

[0006] A fan volute, the fan volute is arranged in the installation space surrounded by the housing, the fan volute is formed with a receiving space, an air inlet area and an air outlet area, the receiving space is used to receive the indoor fan, the air inlet area and the air outlet area are connected through the receiving space, so that the airflow entering through the indoor air intake area and the air inlet area is guided by the fan volute to the air outlet area and the indoor air supply area; and

[0007] The liquid storage container is used to store humidification liquid. The liquid storage container is arranged on the bottom side of the fan volute, and the liquid inlet of the liquid storage container is connected to the accommodating space so that the liquid injected from the indoor air supply area is guided into the liquid storage container by the fan volute.

[0008] Optionally, a water storage area is further provided at the bottom of the fan volute, the water storage area is isolated from the accommodating space, and the liquid inlet of the liquid storage container is connected to the accommodating space and the water storage area respectively.

[0009] Optionally, the air inlet area faces the front side plate of the shell, the water storage area and the accommodating space are distributed along the front and rear directions of the air conditioner, and the water storage area is located between the front side plate of the shell and the air inlet area.

[0010] Optionally, the indoor wind receiving area is formed on the front side plate of the housing, and the wind inlet area faces the indoor wind receiving area;

[0011] The indoor heat exchanger of the air conditioner is arranged between the indoor wind receiving area and the indoor wind inlet area, and the water storage area is located at the bottom side of the indoor heat exchanger.

[0012] Optionally, the fan volute is formed with a drainage hole connected to the water storage area, the inner surface of the bottom plate of the outer shell is formed with a water storage area and a guide path, the drainage hole is arranged corresponding to the guide path so that the liquid flowing out of the drainage hole flows to the water storage area via the guide path, and the water storage area is located at the bottom of the outdoor heat exchanger of the air conditioner.

[0013] Optionally, at least a portion of the inner wall surface of the fan volute that participates in forming the accommodating space is an arc-shaped surface, and the arc-shaped surface extends from the bottom of the accommodating space to the air outlet area.

[0014] Optionally, the air conditioner also includes a water adding tray, which is arranged in the indoor wind intake area, and the water adding tray has a portion extending from the front side of the outer shell toward the front side of the outer shell, and the portion of the water adding tray extending from the front side of the outer shell has an upward opening, and the water adding tray is connected to the inner surface portion of the accommodating space that is continuous along the longitudinal direction.

[0015] Optionally, the air conditioner further comprises an atomizing device, which is used to form water mist in the accommodating space using the liquid in the liquid storage container, so that the indoor fan transports the water mist formed by the atomizing device to the indoor through the indoor air supply area.

[0016] Optionally, the air conditioner includes a water level monitoring device, which includes a floating part and a fixed part. The floating part is arranged in a liquid storage container and floats as the liquid level in the liquid storage container changes, thereby contacting or disengaging from the fixed part, so that the water level monitoring device generates a water shortage signal through the disengagement of the floating part and the fixed part from each other.

[0017] Optionally, the liquid storage container passes through the bottom plate of the housing and cooperates with the fan volute.

[0018] The integrated air conditioner of the utility model sets the liquid storage container at the bottom of the fan volute, and makes the liquid storage container communicate with the storage space of the fan volute. Because the inner surface of the storage space of the fan volute is used to guide the airflow to the indoor air supply area, in other words, the inner surface of the storage space is connected with the indoor air supply area, so when pouring liquid from the indoor air supply area into the shell, the liquid can also flow along the inner side of the storage space toward the bottom of the storage space. Because the liquid storage container is connected with the storage space at the bottom, the liquid flowing to the bottom of the storage space can flow into the liquid storage container, so that the liquid storage container is replenished with water. Therefore, when the air conditioner of this embodiment needs to replenish water to the liquid storage container, there is no need to move or take out, put it back or open the cover, etc., and water can be directly added from the indoor air supply area to the shell, which greatly facilitates the liquid replenishment operation of the liquid storage container and helps to improve the user experience.

[0019] Furthermore, the integrated air conditioner of the utility model is provided with a water storage area at the bottom of the fan volute, so that the liquid storage container is connected to the accommodation space and the water storage area respectively. When the liquid is replenished from the indoor air supply area to the liquid storage container, if the amount of liquid replenished is too much and exceeds the capacity of the liquid storage container, the excess liquid will first diffuse in the water storage area. In other words, the water storage area plays the role of storing the surplus liquid of the liquid storage container, thereby avoiding the situation where too much liquid is accidentally added to the liquid storage container, resulting in the accommodation space also having an excessively high liquid level, thereby avoiding the indoor fan directly drawing in the liquid and causing a malfunction. At the same time, the water storage area also plays the role of increasing the storage capacity of the humidification liquid of the air conditioner.

[0020] Based on the detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention in combination with the accompanying drawings below, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other purposes, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a fan volute in an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a fan volute in an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic enlarged view of the middle A;

[0027] Figure 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a liquid storage container in an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of a fan volute and a housing bottom plate in an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 8 It is another schematic cross-sectional view of a fan volute in an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described below are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments of the present invention, and the embodiments are intended to explain the technical principles of the present invention, rather than to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Based on the embodiments provided by the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work should still fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0031] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0032] Furthermore, it should be noted that in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" 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 direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal communication of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in one embodiment, the integrated air conditioner includes a housing 100, a fan volute 200 and a liquid storage container 300. The housing 100 is formed with an indoor wind receiving area 101 and an indoor air supply area 102. The fan volute 200 is arranged in the installation space surrounded by the housing 100, and the fan volute 200 is formed with a receiving space 201, an air inlet area 202 and an air outlet area 203, and the receiving space 201 is used to accommodate the indoor fan 400. The air inlet area 202 and the air outlet area 203 are connected through the receiving space 201, so that the airflow entering through the indoor wind receiving area 101 and the air inlet area 202 is guided by the fan volute 200 to the air outlet area 203 and the indoor air supply area 102. The liquid storage container 300 is used to store humidification liquid. The liquid storage container 300 is arranged on the bottom side of the fan volute 200, and the liquid inlet of the liquid storage container 300 is connected to the accommodating space 201 so that the liquid injected from the indoor air supply area 102 can be guided into the liquid storage container 300 by the fan volute 200.

[0034] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the air conditioner of this embodiment further includes an indoor fan 400, an indoor heat exchanger 500, an outdoor fan 600 and an outdoor heat exchanger 700. The housing 100 is generally in a cubic shape, and the housing 100 has a front side plate, a rear side plate, a left side plate, a right side plate, a top plate and a bottom plate, so that the housing 100 encloses a cubic installation space. The fan volute 200, the indoor fan 400, the indoor heat exchanger 500, the outdoor fan 600 and the outdoor heat exchanger 700 are all installed in the installation space enclosed by the housing 100.

[0035] Combination Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the indoor wind receiving area 101 and the indoor air supply area 102 are both formed on the front side plate of the housing 100 and are distributed up and down, and the indoor air supply area 102 is located above the indoor wind receiving area 101. The fan volute 200 is arranged behind the front side plate of the housing 100, and the fan volute 200 is formed with a receiving space 201, and the indoor fan 400 is installed in the receiving space 201. The air inlet area 202 is formed on the front side of the fan volute 200, and faces the indoor wind receiving area 101 formed on the front side plate of the housing 100, and the air inlet area 202 is connected with the receiving space 201.

[0036] The air outlet area 203 is formed on the top side of the fan volute 200, and the air outlet area 203 is open toward the top side and the front side of the fan volute 200. At the same time, the top of the fan volute 200 abuts against the top plate of the housing 100, thereby shielding the part of the air outlet area 203 open toward the top side of the fan volute 200. The part of the air outlet area 203 open toward the front side of the fan volute 200 faces the indoor air supply area 102, so that the airflow flowing out of the air outlet area 203 flows toward the indoor air supply area 102 under the joint definition of the top plate of the housing 100 and the fan volute 200. In addition, the air outlet area 203 is connected to the accommodating space 201.

[0037] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the fan volute itself may define an air outlet area that is only open to the front side, that is, it does not need to cooperate with the outer casing.

[0038] Continue to refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the indoor heat exchanger 500 is arranged behind the front side plate of the housing 100 and in front of the fan volute 200. The indoor heat exchanger 500 is located between the air inlet area 202 of the fan volute 200 and the indoor wind receiving area 101 of the housing 100, and shields the air inlet area 202 along the front-to-back direction of the housing 100. After the indoor fan 400 is started, the indoor air enters the housing 100 from the indoor wind receiving area 101 and flows to the indoor heat exchanger 500. After the air exchanges heat with the indoor heat exchanger 500, it flows to the air inlet area 202.

[0039] Continue to refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the outdoor fan 600 and the outdoor heat exchanger 700 are arranged at the rear side of the installation space surrounded by the housing 100. Specifically, the outdoor fan 600 is located behind the fan volute 200 along the front-to-back direction of the housing 100, and the outdoor fan 600 and the indoor fan 400 are coaxially arranged and share a motor arranged therebetween. The outdoor heat exchanger 700 is located behind the outdoor fan 600 along the front-to-back direction of the housing 100, and the housing 100 is provided with an air suction area (not marked in the figure) on at least one of the left side plate, the right side plate and the top plate, and a wind dispersion area (not marked in the figure) on the rear side plate. After the outdoor fan 600 is turned on, the outdoor air enters the interior of the housing 100 from the air suction area, and then blows toward the outdoor heat exchanger 700, and after passing through the outdoor heat exchanger 700, flows from the wind dispersion area to the outdoor environment, thereby cooling the outdoor heat exchanger 700.

[0040] In addition, it should be noted that in some other embodiments, the housing may not be provided with a rear side plate, that is, the housing is surrounded by a cube with a rear opening, and the entire rear opening is used as a wind dispersion area. In addition, in some other embodiments, the indoor fan and the outdoor fan may also be provided with motors separately.

[0041] Combination Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the liquid storage container 300 is a cylindrical structure, and the liquid inlet of the liquid storage container 300 is formed on one of the end faces of the cylinder. The liquid storage container 300 is arranged on the bottom side of the fan volute 200 with the liquid inlet facing upward. A through hole 204 is provided at the bottom of the fan volute 200, and the liquid inlet of the liquid storage container 300 is connected with the accommodating space 201 through the through hole 204. Because the inner side surface of the accommodating space 201 of the fan volute 200 is used to guide the airflow to the indoor air supply area 102, when liquid is injected into the outer shell 100 from the indoor air supply area 102, the liquid can also flow along the inner side surface of the accommodating space 201 to the bottom of the accommodating space 201, and then flow into the liquid storage container 300 from the through hole 204, thereby realizing the water replenishment of the liquid storage container 300.

[0042] Combination Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the air conditioner further includes an atomizing device 800, which is used to form water mist in the receiving space 201 using the liquid in the liquid storage container 300, so that the indoor fan 400 can transport the water mist formed by the atomizing device 800 to the indoor through the indoor air supply area 102. Specifically, the atomizing device 800 is an ultrasonic atomizing device, which is arranged in the liquid storage container 300. When the atomizing device 800 is started, it can atomize the liquid in the liquid storage container 300, and the atomized liquid enters the receiving space 201 from the through hole 204 of the fan volute 200.

[0043] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the atomizing device may also be other types of atomizing devices, such as a compression spray atomizing device, an evaporative atomizing device, etc.

[0044] Combination Figures 1 to 6 As shown, during use, the air conditioner is installed through the opening on the window or wall, so that the front side of the air conditioner is located indoors and the rear side is located outdoors, that is, the outer surface of the front side plate of the housing 100 faces the user side. Taking the cooling condition as an example, the operating state of the air conditioner of this embodiment is described. After the air conditioner is turned on, the indoor fan 400 and the outdoor fan 600 start to rotate, and the indoor fan 400 drives the indoor air from the indoor wind intake area 101 into the housing 100, and then the airflow flows through the indoor heat exchanger 500 and is cooled by the indoor heat exchanger 500. The cooled airflow continues to enter the accommodation space 201 of the fan volute 200 from the air inlet area 202 of the fan volute 200 under the drive of the indoor fan 400, and then flows to the air outlet area 203 under the guidance of the inner surface of the fan volute 200, and then flows out of the accommodation space 201 from the air outlet area 203, and finally flows from the indoor air supply area 102 to the indoor, cooling the indoor.

[0045] At the same time, the outdoor fan 600 is also rotating, driving the outdoor air into the housing 100 from the suction area, and then blowing to the outdoor heat exchanger 700. After passing through the outdoor heat exchanger 700, it flows from the wind dissipation area to the outdoor environment, thereby dissipating the heat of the outdoor heat exchanger 700.

[0046] In addition, when the humidification function is turned on, the atomizing device 800 atomizes the liquid in the liquid storage container 300. Since the indoor fan 400 generates suction in the accommodating space 201, the generated water mist can enter the accommodating space 201, and then flow to the air outlet area 203 along with the air flow, and finally enter the room from the indoor air supply area 102 together with the cold air to humidify the room.

[0047] Although not shown in the figures, the air conditioner of this embodiment further includes components of the refrigeration system such as a compressor and an expansion valve. Because the compressor, the expansion valve and the refrigeration cycle technology of the compressor, the condenser, the expansion valve and the evaporator are all well known and easy to implement by those skilled in the art, in order not to cover up and blur the utility model points of the present application, the refrigeration principle of the refrigeration system will not be elaborated.

[0048] In the scheme of the present embodiment, the liquid storage container 300 is arranged at the bottom of the fan volute 200, and the liquid storage container 300 is connected to the storage space 201 of the fan volute 200. Because the inner surface of the storage space 201 of the fan volute 200 is used to guide the airflow to the indoor air supply area 102, in other words, the inner surface of the storage space 201 is connected to the indoor air supply area 102. Therefore, when pouring liquid from the indoor air supply area 102 into the shell 100, the liquid can also flow along the inner side of the storage space 201 toward the bottom of the storage space 201. Because the liquid storage container 300 is connected with the storage space 201 at the bottom, the liquid flowing to the bottom of the storage space 201 can also flow into the liquid storage container 300, thereby replenishing the liquid storage container 300. Therefore, when the air conditioner of this embodiment needs to refill the liquid storage container 300 with water, there is no need to perform any additional operations on the container such as moving, taking out, reinstalling, or opening the cover. Water can be directly added into the casing 100 from the indoor air supply area 102, which greatly facilitates the refilling operation of the liquid storage container 300 and helps to improve the user experience.

[0049] Furthermore, by using the atomizing device 800 to form water mist from the liquid in the liquid storage container 300 in the containing space 201 , the humidification method is gentler and the moisture can be diffused more widely in the room.

[0050] It should be noted that in some other embodiments of the present invention, the indoor wind intake area can also be set on the left side or right side of the shell. In this case, the wind intake area of ​​the fan volute can face the front side or the side where the indoor wind intake area is located, that is, the left side or the right side, and the indoor heat exchanger is still set between the wind intake area and the indoor wind intake area. Alternatively, the indoor air supply area can also be formed on the top plate of the shell, that is, the indoor air supply area is formed on the front side plate or the top plate of the shell.

[0051] In addition, it should be noted that in some other embodiments, the air conditioner may not be provided with an atomizing device, but may directly pump the liquid in the liquid storage container to the accommodation space using a pumping system composed of a water pump and a pipeline, and spray the liquid in the accommodation space. In general, the air conditioner includes an infusion device, and the infusion device is used to transport the liquid in the liquid storage container to the accommodation space. On the one hand, the infusion device can be an atomizing device, which transports the liquid to the accommodation space by atomizing the liquid. On the other hand, the infusion device can be a pumping system, which directly pumps the liquid to the accommodation space.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, a water storage area 205 is also provided at the bottom of the fan volute 200, and the water storage area 205 is isolated from the accommodating space 201, and the liquid inlet of the liquid storage container 300 is connected to the accommodating space 201 and the water storage area 205 respectively. Specifically, the front wall of the fan volute 200 forming the accommodating space 201 and the side wall forming the air inlet area 202 is recorded as the front side wall of the fan volute 200, and the side wall of the fan volute 200 forming the bottom wall of the accommodating space 201 is recorded as the bottom side wall, and the bottom side wall extends a disc-shaped structure toward the front side of the fan volute 200, and the disc-shaped structure forms the water storage area 205. The water storage area 205 and the accommodating space 201 are isolated from each other by the front side wall of the fan volute 200.

[0053] Reference Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a water hole 206 is provided at the bottom of the water storage area 205, and the water storage area 205 is connected with the liquid storage container 300 via the water hole 206. Specifically, a large hole is provided at the bottom of the fan volute 200, and the large hole matches the liquid inlet of the liquid storage container 300. A part of the large hole is located at the rear side of the front side wall of the fan volute 200, and a part of the large hole is located at the front side of the front side wall of the fan volute 200. The part located at the rear side of the front side wall of the fan volute 200 is the through hole 204 for connecting the liquid storage container 300 with the accommodating space 201, and the part located at the front side of the front side wall of the fan volute 200 is the water hole 206 for connecting the liquid storage container 300 with the water storage area 205.

[0054] By setting a water storage area 205 at the bottom of the fan volute 200, the liquid storage container 300 is connected to the storage space 201 and the water storage area 205 respectively. When the liquid is replenished from the indoor air supply area 102 to the liquid storage container 300, if the amount of liquid replenished is too much and exceeds the capacity of the liquid storage container 300, the excess liquid will first diffuse in the water storage area 205. In other words, the water storage area 205 plays the role of storing the surplus liquid of the liquid storage container 300, thereby avoiding the situation where too much liquid is accidentally added to the liquid storage container 300, causing the storage space 201 to have an excessively high liquid level, thereby avoiding the indoor fan 400 directly rolling in the liquid and causing a malfunction. At the same time, the water storage area 205 also plays the role of increasing the storage capacity of the humidification liquid of the air conditioner.

[0055] Combination Figures 1 to 5As shown, and based on the above description, it can be understood that in this embodiment, the air inlet area 202 faces the front side plate of the housing 100, the water storage area 205 and the accommodating space 201 are distributed along the front-to-back direction of the air conditioner, and the water storage area 205 is located between the front side plate of the housing 100 and the air inlet area 202. Through the above structure, after the indoor fan 400 is started, it can not only transport the moisture entering the accommodating space 201 to the indoor air supply area 102, but also absorb the moisture in the water storage area 205 into the accommodating space 201 through the air inlet area 202, and then transport it to the indoor air supply area 102 together, which is conducive to improving the humidification efficiency.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, further, the indoor wind receiving area 101 is formed on the front side plate of the housing 100, and the air inlet area 202 faces the indoor wind receiving area 101. The indoor heat exchanger 500 of the air conditioner is arranged between the indoor wind receiving area 101 and the air inlet area 202, and the water storage area 205 is located at the bottom side of the indoor heat exchanger 500.

[0057] Specifically, as described above, the indoor heat exchanger 500 is arranged behind the front side plate of the outer shell 100 and in front of the fan volute 200. The indoor heat exchanger 500 is located between the air inlet area 202 of the fan volute 200 and the indoor wind receiving area 101 of the outer shell 100, and shields the air inlet area 202 along the front-to-back direction of the outer shell 100. After the indoor fan 400 is started, the indoor air enters the inner part of the outer shell 100 from the indoor wind receiving area 101 and flows to the indoor heat exchanger 500. After the air exchanges heat with the indoor heat exchanger 500, it flows to the air inlet area 202.

[0058] Furthermore, the water storage area 205 is located at the bottom side of the indoor heat exchanger 500, that is, the indoor heat exchanger 500 is located just above the disc-shaped structure at the bottom of the fan volute 200 in the fixed position of the air conditioner, that is, located above the water storage area 205. In this way, during the cooling process of the air conditioner, the indoor heat exchanger 500 generates condensed water, which flows downward and finally flows into the water storage area 205, so that the water storage area 205 plays the role of collecting condensed water.

[0059] By forming the indoor wind receiving area 101 on the front side plate of the housing 100, making the air inlet area 202 face the indoor wind receiving area 101, and arranging the water storage area 205 and the indoor heat exchanger 500 between the air inlet area 202 and the indoor wind receiving area 101, so that the water storage area 205 is located at the bottom side of the indoor heat exchanger 500, the water storage area 205 can not only store the surplus liquid of the liquid storage container 300, but also collect condensed water, that is, receive the condensed water generated by the indoor heat exchanger 500 during the cooling process of the air conditioner. The water storage area 205 has two functions in one structure, which helps to simplify the structure. In addition, because the water storage area 205 is connected to the liquid storage container 300, the condensed water received by the water storage area 205 can also be used to supplement the humidification liquid, thereby improving resource utilization.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, further, the fan volute 200 is formed with a drainage hole 207 connected to the water storage area 205, the inner surface of the bottom plate of the outer shell 100 is formed with a water storage area 103 and a guide path 104, the drainage hole 207 is arranged corresponding to the guide path 104, so that the liquid flowing out of the drainage hole 207 flows to the water storage area 103 via the guide path 104, and the water storage area 103 is located at the bottom of the outdoor heat exchanger 700 of the air conditioner.

[0061] Specifically, the drain hole 207 extends in the front-to-back direction of the air conditioner, the front end of the drain hole 207 is connected to the water storage area 205, and the rear end leads to the guide path 104. The guide path 104 also extends in the front-to-back direction of the air conditioner as a whole (it can be bent or inclined in the middle), and the guide path 104 extends from the drain hole 207 to the water storage area 103. When liquid flows out of the drain hole 207, it will flow into the guide path 104, and then flow into the water storage area 103 along the guide path 104.

[0062] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, the water storage area 103 is located at the bottom of the outdoor heat exchanger 700, so when the air conditioner is in cooling operation, the temperature of the outdoor heat exchanger 700 is relatively high, and the liquid in the water storage area 103 can be evaporated. The water generated by evaporation flows through the outdoor heat exchanger 700 and is transported to the outdoors under the drive of the outdoor fan 600.

[0063] By setting a drain hole 207 connected to the water storage area 205 on the fan volute 200, setting the water storage area 103 and the guide path 104 on the inner surface of the bottom plate of the housing 100, the drain hole 207 is set corresponding to the guide path 104, so that the liquid flowing out of the drain hole 207 flows to the water storage area 103 through the guide path 104, and the water storage area 103 is set at the bottom of the outdoor heat exchanger 700. On the one hand, in the case where the liquid storage container 300 has too much liquid so that the water storage area 205 is also overflowing, the liquid can flow to the guide path 104 through the drain hole 207, and then flow to the water storage area 103, the liquid slowly evaporates in the water storage area 103 and is then transported to the outdoors by the outdoor fan 600, further avoiding the overflow of the humidification liquid. On the other hand, when the air conditioner is performing cooling operation, the temperature of the outdoor heat exchanger 700 is relatively high, and the liquid in the water storage area 103 can be evaporated. The water generated by evaporation flows through the outdoor heat exchanger 700 driven by the outdoor fan 600 and is transported to the outdoors. This not only allows the excess liquid to be processed quickly, but also allows the liquid to be used to improve the heat dissipation effect of the outdoor heat exchanger 700.

[0064] Reference Figures 1 to 8 As shown, at least part of the inner wall surface of the fan volute 200 that participates in enclosing the accommodating space 201 is an arc surface 210, and the arc surface 210 extends from the bottom of the accommodating space 201 to the air outlet area 203. Specifically, the inner wall surface of the right side of the fan volute 200 is divided into the arc surface 210. By setting at least part of the inner wall surface of the accommodating space 201 as the arc surface 210, the arc guiding effect is better, not only allowing the airflow to flow more smoothly to the air outlet area 203, but also allowing the liquid to flow more smoothly to the bottom of the accommodating space 201 and then enter the liquid storage container 300.

[0065] It should be noted that the fan volute 200 can be a structure in which the upper and lower parts are separately molded and then assembled, which is convenient for reverse molding production of the internal arc.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, further, the air conditioner also includes a water adding tray 900, which is arranged in the indoor wind receiving area 101, and the water adding tray 900 has a portion extending from the front side of the outer shell 100 toward the front side of the outer shell 100. The portion of the water adding tray 900 extending from the front side of the outer shell 100 has an upward opening, and the water adding tray 900 is connected to the inner surface portion of the accommodating space 201 that is continuous along the longitudinal direction.

[0067] Specifically, when the liquid storage container 300 needs to be replenished, liquid can be added from the upward opening of the water adding tray 900. The liquid can flow to the inner wall of the fan volute 200 under the guidance of the water adding tray 900. Because the water adding tray 900 is connected to the longitudinally continuous inner surface portion of the accommodating space 201, the liquid flowing from the water adding tray 900 to the inner wall of the fan volute 200 can flow along the longitudinal continuous surface to the bottom of the accommodating space 201 and then flow into the liquid storage container 300.

[0068] By providing the water adding tray 900 , the liquid replenishment work is made more convenient, and the liquid injection position can be reminded to ensure that the liquid flows smoothly to the bottom of the containing space 201 .

[0069] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, a water adding tray may not be provided, but a mark for the liquid replenishment point may be provided on the housing, such as text or a picture mark.

[0070] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the fan volute is provided with a shielding sheet surrounding the air inlet area and extending toward the inner side of the accommodation space, so as to prevent the liquid from flowing into the air inlet area. At this time, the user can also select the injection position at will.

[0071] Although not shown in the figures, the air conditioner also includes a water level monitoring device, which includes a floating member and a fixed member. The floating member is arranged in the liquid storage container and floats as the liquid level in the liquid storage container changes, thereby contacting or disengaging from the fixed member, so that the water level monitoring device generates a water shortage signal through the disengagement of the floating member and the fixed member from each other.

[0072] Specifically, during the humidification process, the signal of the water level detection device is detected. If no water shortage signal is detected due to the separation of the floating part and the fixed part, humidification is performed. If a water shortage signal is detected due to the separation of the floating part and the fixed part, the humidification work is stopped and a liquid addition reminder is output, such as a buzzer alarm.

[0073] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, further, the liquid storage container 300 passes through the bottom plate of the housing 100 and cooperates with the fan volute 200. That is, the bottom plate of the housing 100 is provided with a mounting hole for the liquid storage container 300 to pass through, and the liquid storage container 300 directly passes through the mounting hole and is assembled with the fan volute 200 on the inner side of the bottom plate of the housing 100.

[0074] Through the above structure, the installation and disassembly of the liquid storage container 300 is more convenient.

[0075] It should be noted that the liquid storage container 300 may be fixedly connected to the bottom plate of the housing 100 only, or to the fan volute 200 only, or to both the bottom plate of the housing 100 and the fan volute 200. In addition, the fixed connection may be a threaded connection.

[0076] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the liquid storage container may also be disposed inside the housing.

[0077] At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that, although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications that conform to the principles of the present invention can still be directly determined or derived from the contents disclosed in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and recognized as covering all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. An integrated air conditioner, characterized in that: include: A housing, wherein the housing is formed with an indoor wind receiving area and an indoor wind supply area; a fan volute, the fan volute being arranged in the installation space surrounded by the housing, the fan volute being formed with a housing space, an air inlet area and an air outlet area, the housing space being used to house an indoor fan, the air inlet area and the air outlet area being connected through the housing space, so that the airflow entering through the indoor air intake area and the air inlet area is guided by the fan volute to the air outlet area and the indoor air supply area; and A liquid storage container, which is used to store humidification liquid. The liquid storage container is arranged on the bottom side of the fan volute, and the liquid inlet of the liquid storage container is connected to the accommodating space so that the liquid injected from the indoor air supply area can be guided into the liquid storage container by the fan volute.

2. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water storage area is also provided at the bottom of the fan volute, and the water storage area is isolated from the accommodating space. The liquid inlet of the liquid storage container is connected to the accommodating space and the water storage area respectively.

3. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air inlet area faces the front side plate of the shell, the water storage area and the accommodating space are distributed along the front-to-back direction of the air conditioner, and the water storage area is located between the front side plate of the shell and the air inlet area.

4. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that: The indoor wind receiving area is formed on the front side plate of the housing, and the air inlet area faces the indoor wind receiving area; The indoor heat exchanger of the air conditioner is arranged between the indoor wind receiving area and the wind inlet area, and the water storage area is located at the bottom side of the indoor heat exchanger.

5. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fan volute is formed with a drainage hole connected to the water storage area, the inner surface of the bottom plate of the outer shell is formed with a water storage area and a guide path, the drainage hole is arranged corresponding to the guide path so that the liquid flowing out of the drainage hole flows to the water storage area via the guide path, and the water storage area is located at the bottom of the outdoor heat exchanger of the air conditioner.

6. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least part of the inner wall surface of the fan volute that participates in forming the accommodating space is an arc-shaped surface, and the arc-shaped surface extends from the bottom of the accommodating space to the air outlet area.

7. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air conditioner also includes a water adding tray, which is arranged in the indoor wind receiving area. The water adding tray has a portion extending from the front side of the outer shell toward the front side of the outer shell. The portion of the water adding tray extending from the front side of the outer shell has an upward opening, and the water adding tray is connected to the inner surface portion of the accommodating space that is continuous along the longitudinal direction.

8. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air conditioner also includes an atomizing device, which is used to use the liquid in the liquid storage container to form water mist in the accommodating space, so that the indoor fan can transport the water mist formed by the atomizing device to the room through the indoor air supply area.

9. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that: The air conditioner includes a water level monitoring device, which includes a floating part and a fixed part. The floating part is arranged in the liquid storage container and floats as the liquid level in the liquid storage container changes, thereby contacting or disengaging from the fixed part, so that the water level monitoring device generates a water shortage signal through the mutual disengagement of the floating part and the fixed part.

10. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid storage container passes through the bottom plate of the shell and cooperates with the fan volute.

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