Air conditioner outdoor unit and air conditioner

By directly connecting the fresh air duct to the second cavity in the outdoor unit of the air conditioner and eliminating the obstruction cover, the problem of reduced fresh air volume is solved, resulting in a larger fresh air volume and higher component reliability, and extending the service life of key components of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

CN222378255UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-21ZHEJIANG ZHONGGUANG ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420231960.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-01-30
Publication Date
2025-01-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-01-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing air conditioning fresh air duct end cover is set too densely, resulting in a 5% to 20% reduction in fresh air volume, which affects the air quality improvement effect.

Method used

The fresh air duct is directly connected to the second cavity of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. By utilizing the airtightness of the second cavity, the baffle is eliminated, the fresh air volume is enhanced, and the fresh air duct is fixed by adapters and clamps to ensure installation reliability.

Benefits of technology

It increases the fresh air volume, reduces air loss, lowers component temperature, and improves the reliability and lifespan of key components in the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

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Abstract

The air conditioner outdoor unit comprises a shell and a partition plate, the partition plate is vertically arranged in the shell so that the shell can be divided into a first cavity used for containing a draught fan and a second cavity used for containing a compressor, the air conditioner outdoor unit further comprises a fresh air pipe and an adapting piece, a through hole is formed in a rear side plate of the second cavity, and a through hole is formed in the rear side plate of the second cavity. A side plate connecting port is formed in one side of the adapter piece, a fresh air pipe connecting port is formed in the other side of the adapter piece, the side plate connecting port is communicated with the fresh air pipe connecting port, the adapter piece is fixedly installed on the rear side plate, the side plate connecting port is inserted into the through hole and communicated with the through hole, and one end of the fresh air pipe is connected with the fresh air pipe connecting port. According to the scheme, the fresh air pipe is communicated with the second cavity, and water and insect entering hidden dangers are avoided, so that a blocking cover is not needed, air volume loss is reduced, the fresh air volume is increased, after fresh air is started, air circulation in the second cavity can be increased, the temperature of parts / components in the second cavity can be reduced, the reliability of key parts of the air conditioner outdoor unit can be improved, and the service life of the key parts of the air conditioner outdoor unit can be prolonged.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of air conditioners, in particular to an air conditioner outdoor unit and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] When the air conditioner is turned on in a room for a long time, the indoor air will become polluted and the oxygen content will decrease. Users who stay in the above environment for a long time will often experience adverse reactions such as dizziness and chest tightness.

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, more and more air conditioners are equipped with built-in fresh air functions, which can transport fresh air from the outdoor side to the indoor through the fresh air module to improve the air quality. Generally, the air inlet of the fresh air is set on the outdoor side and connected through the fresh air duct. In the existing scheme, in order to prevent rainwater, insects and rodents from entering the fresh air duct, a shield is generally set at the end of the fresh air duct. In order to achieve good reliability, the grilles of the shield are generally set densely, which affects the air intake and results in a small amount of fresh air. The actual test results show that the general shield will reduce the air volume by 5% to 20%. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an air-conditioning outdoor unit and an air conditioner, in which the fresh air duct occupies a small space and has a large fresh air volume.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] An air conditioner outdoor unit includes a shell and a partition, wherein the partition is vertically arranged in the shell so as to divide the shell into a first cavity for arranging a fan and a second cavity for arranging a compressor, and further includes a fresh air duct and an adapter, wherein a through hole is opened on the rear side plate of the second cavity, a side plate connection port is arranged on one side of the adapter, and a fresh air duct connection port is arranged on the other side of the adapter, the side plate connection port is connected with the fresh air duct connection port, the adapter is fixedly mounted on the rear side plate, the side plate connection port is inserted into the through hole and connected with the through hole, and one end of the fresh air duct is connected with the fresh air duct connection port. In this way, the fresh air duct is connected with the second cavity, and since the second cavity itself has good airtightness and no hidden dangers of water ingress and insect ingress, a shield is no longer needed, thereby reducing air volume loss and increasing fresh air volume. After turning on the fresh air, the air circulation in the second cavity can be increased, thereby taking away the heat of the compressor, thereby reducing the temperature of the parts / components in the second cavity, and improving the reliability and life of the key parts of the air conditioner outdoor unit.

[0007] Preferably, a controller is further arranged in the second cavity, the controller is arranged above the compressor, and the through hole is provided on the rear side plate between the controller and the compressor. The space here is larger, which is conducive to the circulation of air.

[0008] Preferably, the interior of the fresh air duct connecting port is provided with an internal thread, the outer surface of the fresh air duct is provided with an external thread, and the fresh air duct is threadedly fixed in the fresh air duct connecting port.

[0009] Preferably, the adapter is provided with ribs around its periphery, and a plurality of reinforcing ribs are provided between the outer periphery of the fresh air duct connection port and the adapter, thereby increasing the strength of the adapter itself.

[0010] Preferably, it also includes a holding bracket, which is fixedly mounted on the rear side panel, and the other end of the fresh air duct passes through the holding bracket and is connected to the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0011] Preferably, the holding bracket is located above the adapter, so that the installation direction of the fresh air duct faces upward, which can improve the installation reliability and prevent dust, water, etc. from entering the fresh air duct.

[0012] An air conditioner comprises an air conditioner outdoor unit as described above.

[0013] The utility model has the following beneficial effects due to the adoption of the above technical solution: in the utility model, the fresh air duct is connected with the second cavity. Since the second cavity itself is well sealed and has no hidden dangers of water or insects entering, a shield is no longer needed, which reduces air volume loss and increases the fresh air volume. After the fresh air is turned on, the air circulation in the second cavity can be increased, thereby taking away the heat of the compressor, thereby reducing the temperature of the parts / components in the second cavity, and improving the reliability and life of the key parts of the air conditioner outdoor unit. Moreover, the fresh air duct is fixed on the rear side panel of the air conditioner outdoor unit, which is reliable and convenient to install without vibration or falling risks. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded diagram of

[0016] Figure 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of an outdoor unit of an air conditioner;

[0017] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the adapter in Example 1;

[0018] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the adapter in Embodiment 1 from another angle;

[0019] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adapter in Example 2.

[0020] Figure numerals: 1. Shell; 12. Second cavity; 121. Rear side panel; 122. Through hole; 2. Partition; 3. Fresh air duct; 4. Adapter; 41. Side panel connection port; 42. Fresh air duct connection port; 43. Rib; 44. Reinforcing rib; 5. Controller; 6. Compressor; 7. Clamp. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0022] 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", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" 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 device or element referred to 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.

[0023] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly defined.

[0024] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", "fix" and the like 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 it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0025] In the present utility model, 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.

[0026] Embodiment 1:

[0027] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the utility model discloses an air-conditioning outdoor unit, including a shell 1 and a partition 2, wherein the partition 2 is vertically arranged in the shell 1 to divide the shell 1 into a first cavity for arranging a fan and a second cavity 12 for arranging a compressor 6, and also includes a fresh air duct 3 and an adapter 4, a through hole 122 is opened on the rear side plate 121 of the second cavity 12, a side plate connecting port 41 is provided on one side of the adapter 4, and a fresh air duct connecting port 42 is provided on the other side of the adapter 4, the side plate connecting port 41 and the fresh air duct connecting port 42 are connected, the adapter 4 is fixedly installed on the rear side plate 121 by fasteners, the side plate connecting port 41 is inserted into the through hole 122 and is connected to the through hole 122, and one end of the fresh air duct 3 is connected to the fresh air duct connecting port 42.

[0028] In this solution, the fresh air duct 3 is connected to the second cavity 12. Since the second cavity 12 itself is well sealed and has no hidden dangers of water or insects, a shield is no longer needed, which reduces air volume loss and increases the fresh air volume. After the fresh air is turned on, the air circulation in the second cavity 12 can be increased, thereby taking away the heat of the compressor 6, thereby reducing the temperature of the parts / components in the second cavity 12, and improving the reliability and life of the key parts of the air conditioner outdoor unit. Moreover, the fresh air duct 3 is fixed to the rear side plate 121 of the air conditioner outdoor unit, which is reliable and convenient to install without vibration or falling risks.

[0029] like Figure 3 As shown, a controller 5 is further disposed in the second cavity 12 , and the controller 5 is disposed above the compressor 6 . The through hole 122 is opened on a rear side plate 121 between the controller 5 and the compressor 6 .

[0030] Furthermore, when the outdoor temperature is high in summer and the controller 5 and the compressor 6 reach high temperature and shut down, the air conditioner can automatically turn on the fresh air function, thereby reducing the temperature of the above components and increasing the upper limit of the high temperature operation of the air conditioner.

[0031] In the present utility model, in order to facilitate the installation of the fresh air duct 3 at the fresh air duct connecting port 42 , the interior of the fresh air duct connecting port 42 is provided with an internal thread, the outer surface of the fresh air duct 3 is provided with an external thread, and the fresh air duct 3 is threadedly fixed in the fresh air duct connecting port 42 .

[0032] In order to increase the strength of the adapter 4 itself, a circumference of the adapter 4 is provided with surrounding ribs 43 , and a plurality of reinforcing ribs 44 are provided between the outer periphery of the fresh air duct connection port 42 and the adapter 4 .

[0033] In order to fix the fresh air duct 3, the air conditioner outdoor unit further includes a grip 7, which is fixedly mounted on the rear side plate 121 by fasteners, and the other end of the fresh air duct 3 is connected to the air conditioner indoor unit after passing through the grip 7. In order to improve reliability and prevent dust, water, etc. from entering the fresh air duct 3, the grip 7 is located above the adapter 4, so that the fresh air duct is installed upward.

[0034] Embodiment 2:

[0035] The difference between the adapter 4 of this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that the fresh air duct connection port 42 in this embodiment 2 is designed to have a certain angle, and the user can change the direction of the fresh air duct connection port 42 according to actual installation requirements, thereby obtaining better compatibility.

[0036] The utility model also discloses an air conditioner, comprising the air conditioner outdoor unit as described above.

[0037] All features described in the specification, the attached claims and the drawings, whether alone or in any combination thereof, are important features of the present utility model.

[0038] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "an implementation", "specific implementation", "other implementations", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in combination with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment, implementation or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described above may also be combined in any one or more embodiments, implementations or examples in a suitable manner. The technical solution recorded in the utility model also includes a technical solution formed by any one or more of the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described above in a separate or combined manner.

[0039] Although the embodiments of the utility model have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limiting the utility model. Ordinary technicians in the field can change, modify, replace, modify, delete some features, add features or re-combine features to form a technical solution in the above embodiments without departing from the principles and purpose of the utility model within the scope of the utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the innovative principles of the utility model are still within the scope of the technical solution of the utility model.

Claims

1. An air conditioner outdoor unit, comprising a housing (1) and a partition (2), wherein the partition (2) is vertically arranged in the housing (1) so as to divide the housing (1) into a first cavity for arranging a fan and a second cavity (12) for arranging a compressor (6), characterized in that: It also includes a fresh air duct (3) and an adapter (4); a through hole (122) is opened on the rear side plate (121) of the second cavity (12); a side plate connecting port (41) is provided on one side of the adapter (4); a fresh air duct connecting port (42) is provided on the other side of the adapter (4); the side plate connecting port (41) and the fresh air duct connecting port (42) are connected; the adapter (4) is fixedly mounted on the rear side plate (121); the side plate connecting port (41) is inserted into the through hole (122) and is connected to the through hole (122); and one end of the fresh air duct (3) is connected to the fresh air duct connecting port (42).

2. An air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: A controller (5) is also provided in the second cavity (12), and the controller (5) is arranged above the compressor (6). The through hole (122) is provided on a rear side plate (121) located between the controller (5) and the compressor (6).

3. An air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The interior of the fresh air duct connection port (42) is provided with an internal thread, the outer surface of the fresh air duct (3) is provided with an external thread, and the fresh air duct (3) is threadedly fixed in the fresh air duct connection port (42).

4. An air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adapter (4) is provided with surrounding ribs (43) around its circumference, and a plurality of reinforcing ribs (44) are provided between the outer circumference of the fresh air duct connection port (42) and the adapter (4).

5. The air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a holding bracket (7), which is fixedly mounted on the rear side plate (121), and the other end of the fresh air duct (3) passes through the holding bracket (7) and is connected to the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

6. An air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 5, characterized in that: The holding bracket (7) is located above the adapter (4).

7. An air conditioner, characterized in that: It comprises an air-conditioning outdoor unit as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6.