Air conditioner and base access hole structure thereof

By designing the air conditioner base maintenance port structure, the internal unit leak problem caused by the prone to blockage of the waterway in the base is solved, and the effective discharge of condensate and dirt is achieved, reducing the difficulty of after-sales maintenance and improving the brand image.

CN222560249UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-04ZHEJIANG ZHONGGUANG ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202420590257.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-25
Publication Date
2025-03-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-25

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Technical Problem

The waterway in the front of the base of the air conditioner is easily blocked by foreign objects such as dust, insects, etc., resulting in poor circulation of condensate water, and the after-sales problem of leaking water from the internal unit. The existing solutions are difficult to effectively solve the problem and affect the brand image.

Method used

A base maintenance port structure is designed, including a base and a barrier cover. The base is equipped with a front waterway and a maintenance port. The barrier cover is connected by snaps and screws. After installation, the maintenance port is blocked to achieve the discharge of condensate and dirt.

Benefits of technology

Through this structure, the base front waterway can store condensate and dirt, and is easily discharged, reducing the difficulty of after-sales repair, avoiding disassembly of other parts, and enhancing the brand image.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an air conditioner and a base access hole structure thereof. The base access hole structure comprises a base and a blocking cover, a front water channel is formed in the base; an access hole communicated with the front water channel is formed in the bottom of the base; a plurality of buckles are arranged on the base and connected with the blocking cover in a clamped mode, and the blocking cover is in threaded connection with the base through screws. And after the blocking cover is mounted on the base, the blocking cover blocks the access hole. According to the arrangement, the front water channel on the base can receive part of condensate water and dirt, the condensate water and dirt in the indoor unit can be discharged from the access hole, and then the base can be independently taken out for cleaning and dirt removal under the condition that the whole air conditioner is not disassembled, so that the after-sale difficulty is reduced, other parts on the indoor unit are prevented from being disassembled, and the brand image is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of air conditioning, in particular to an air conditioner and a base inspection opening structure thereof. Background Art

[0002] When users use the air conditioner, due to the harsh working environment of the air conditioner, the water channel in front of the base is blocked by dust, mud, insects and other foreign objects, resulting in poor circulation of condensed water during the cooling process of the air conditioner, resulting in serious after-sales problems such as water leakage in the indoor unit.

[0003] The existing solution to the after-sales problem of water leakage in the indoor unit caused by dirt and blockage is to dismantle the entire air conditioner, take out the base separately, and clean and decontaminate it. This makes after-sales service difficult, and the brand image is also damaged due to the excessive number of parts removed. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the problem in the prior art that maintenance is difficult due to the blockage of the water channel in front of the base, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an air conditioner and its base inspection port structure, which can store a certain amount of condensed water and can easily handle the condensed water and the dirt in the indoor unit.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions: a base inspection port structure, including a base and a baffle cover; a front water channel is opened on the base, and an inspection port connected to the front water channel is opened at the bottom of the base; a plurality of clips are arranged on the base, and the plurality of clips are snapped into the baffle cover, and the baffle cover is connected to the base by screw threads; after the baffle cover is installed on the base, the baffle cover blocks the inspection port.

[0006] Preferably, the buckle includes an elastic buckle and a hard buckle, a bayonet is provided on the blocking cover, the hard buckle is inserted into the bayonet, the blocking cover is located between the plurality of elastic buckles, and the blocking cover is engaged with the elastic buckles.

[0007] Preferably, a connecting column is protruded from the base, a connecting seat is provided on the blocking cover, and the connecting column and the connecting seat are fixedly connected by screws.

[0008] Preferably, the connecting seat and the bayonet are respectively arranged at two ends of the blocking cover.

[0009] Preferably, the elastic buckle is arranged between the hard buckle and the connecting column.

[0010] Preferably, a water retaining portion is protruded from the retaining cover, and the water retaining portion matches the inspection opening; after the retaining cover is installed on the base, the water retaining portion is embedded in the inspection opening.

[0011] Preferably, a water retaining rib is protruded from the inner wall of the front water channel, and the water retaining rib is arranged around the inspection opening.

[0012] Preferably, a sealing groove is provided on the base, the inspection port is located inside the sealing groove, and a sealing strip is provided inside the sealing groove.

[0013] Preferably, the inspection opening is L-shaped and the cover is L-shaped.

[0014] An air conditioner comprises the above-mentioned base inspection port structure.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the technical solution of the utility model are as follows: the front water channel on the base can receive part of the condensed water and dirt, and the condensed water and dirt in the indoor unit can be discharged from the inspection port, so that the base can be taken out separately for cleaning and decontamination without dismantling the entire air conditioner, thereby reducing the difficulty of after-sales service and avoiding disassembly of other parts on the indoor unit, thereby enhancing the brand image. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 The structure of the base is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 ;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base after the cover is removed;

[0019] Figure 4 The structure of the base Figure 2 ;

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0021] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the gear cover.

[0022] Reference numerals: 1, base; 11, front water channel; 12, inspection port; 13, sealing groove; 14, connecting column; 15, elastic buckle; 16, hard buckle; 17, water retaining rib;

[0023] 2. Cover; 23. Water retaining part; 25. Bayonet; 26. Connecting seat;

[0024] 3. Sealing strip. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] 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.

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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. Example

[0030] like Figures 1 to 6 A base inspection port structure is shown, comprising a base 1 and a baffle 2; a front water channel 11 is provided on the base 1, and an inspection port 12 connected to the front water channel 11 is provided at the bottom of the base 1; a plurality of clips are provided on the base 1, and the plurality of clips are snapped into the baffle 2, and the baffle 2 is connected to the base 1 by screw threads; after the baffle 2 is installed on the base 1, the baffle 2 blocks the inspection port 12.

[0031] With such arrangement, the front water channel 11 on the base 1 can receive part of the condensed water and dirt, while the condensed water and dirt in the indoor unit can be discharged from the inspection port 12. Therefore, the base 1 can be taken out separately for cleaning and decontamination without dismantling the entire air conditioner, thereby reducing the difficulty of after-sales service and avoiding the disassembly of other parts on the indoor unit, thereby enhancing the brand image.

[0032] like Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the buckle includes an elastic buckle 15 and a hard buckle 16, a bayonet 25 is opened on the blocking cover 2, the hard buckle 16 is inserted into the bayonet 25, the blocking cover 2 is located between the multiple elastic buckles 15, and the blocking cover 2 is engaged with the elastic buckles 15.

[0033] like Figures 2 to 5 As shown, further preferably, a connecting column 14 is protruded from the base 1, a connecting seat 26 is provided on the blocking cover 2, and the connecting column 14 and the connecting seat 26 are fixedly connected by screws.

[0034] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, further preferably, the connection seat 26 and the bayonet 25 are respectively arranged at two ends of the blocking cover 2. The elastic buckle 15 is arranged at a position between the hard buckle 16 and the connection column 14.

[0035] In this embodiment, a water retaining portion 23 is protruded from the retaining cover 2 , and the water retaining portion 23 matches the inspection opening 12 ; after the retaining cover 2 is installed on the base 1 , the water retaining portion 23 is embedded in the inspection opening 12 .

[0036] Further preferably, a water retaining rib 17 is protruded from the inner wall of the front water channel 11 , and the water retaining rib 17 is arranged around the inspection opening 12 .

[0037] Further preferably, a sealing groove 13 is provided on the base 1 , the inspection port 12 is located inside the sealing groove 13 , and a sealing strip 3 is provided inside the sealing groove 13 .

[0038] In this embodiment, the inspection opening 12 is L-shaped, and the cover 2 is L-shaped; specifically, part of the inspection opening 12 is arranged on the side wall of the front water channel 11, and part of the inspection opening 12 is arranged at the bottom of the front water channel 11. Such an arrangement facilitates dumping and cleaning of stolen goods.

[0039] An air conditioner comprises the above-mentioned base inspection port structure.

[0040] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" 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 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 can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0041] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention. Ordinary technicians in the field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention without departing from the principles and purpose of the present invention.

Claims

1. A base inspection opening structure, characterized in that: Including base and cover; A front water channel (11) is provided on the base (1), and an inspection port (12) communicating with the front water channel (11) is provided at the bottom of the base (1); The base (1) is provided with a plurality of buckles, which are engaged with the blocking cover (2), and the blocking cover (2) and the base (1) are connected by screw threads; after the blocking cover (2) is installed on the base (1), the blocking cover (2) blocks the inspection opening (12).

2. A base inspection opening structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckles comprise elastic buckles (15) and hard buckles (16); a buckle opening (25) is provided on the blocking cover (2); the hard buckle (16) is inserted into the buckle opening (25); the blocking cover (2) is located between the plurality of elastic buckles (15); and the blocking cover (2) is buckled with the elastic buckles (15).

3. A base inspection opening structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A connecting column (14) is protruded from the base (1), a connecting seat (26) is provided on the blocking cover (2), and the connecting column (14) and the connecting seat (26) are fixedly connected by screws.

4. A base inspection opening structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting seat (26) and the bayonet (25) are respectively arranged at two ends of the blocking cover (2).

5. A base inspection opening structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The elastic buckle (15) is arranged between the hard buckle (16) and the connecting column (14).

6. The base inspection opening structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water retaining portion (23) is protruded from the retaining cover (2), and the water retaining portion (23) matches the inspection opening (12); after the retaining cover (2) is installed on the base (1), the water retaining portion (23) is embedded in the inspection opening (12).

7. The base inspection opening structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water retaining rib (17) is protruded from the inner wall of the front water channel (11), and the water retaining rib (17) is arranged around the inspection opening (12).

8. The base inspection opening structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing groove (13) is provided on the base (1), the inspection opening (12) is located inside the sealing groove (13), and a sealing strip (3) is provided inside the sealing groove (13).

9. The base inspection opening structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inspection opening (12) is L-shaped, and the blocking cover (2) is L-shaped.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that: A base inspection opening structure comprising any one of claims 1-9.