Water storage equipment of air conditioner and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model relates to water storage equipment of an air conditioner and the air conditioner. The air conditioner comprises a heat exchange module and a water pan arranged below the heat exchange module, the equipment comprises a water storage assembly, a driving assembly and a controller in communication connection with the driving assembly, the water storage assembly is arranged between the heat exchange module and the water pan, and the water storage assembly is provided with a water outlet channel; the controller controls opening and closing of the water outlet channel through the driving assembly. By means of the method, the refrigeration efficiency of the air conditioner can be improved through condensate water.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to a method, apparatus, computer equipment, storage medium and computer program product for an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] Air conditioners are an indispensable electrical appliance in people's lives. As they have the function of regulating indoor temperature, they are widely used in hotels, office buildings, hospitals, user residences, scientific research institutions, etc. The fan of the air conditioner cools or heats the indoor air or the mixed indoor and outdoor air through the surface cooler and then sends it into the room, so as to lower or raise the indoor temperature to meet people's requirements for temperature comfort.

[0003] The air conditioner will produce a lot of condensed water when it is in cooling operation. The traditional way of dealing with the condensed water is to drain it directly, which easily leads to the waste of condensed water and fails to improve the cooling efficiency of the air conditioner. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a water storage device and an air conditioner for the air conditioner that can utilize condensed water to improve the cooling efficiency of the air conditioner in order to solve the above technical problems.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present application provides a water storage device for an air conditioner, wherein the air conditioner includes a heat exchange module and a water receiving tray arranged below the heat exchange module, the device includes a water storage component, a drive component, and a controller communicatively connected to the drive component, the water storage component is arranged between the heat exchange module and the water receiving tray, the water storage component is provided with a water outlet channel, and the controller controls the opening and closing of the water outlet channel through the drive component.

[0006] In one of the embodiments, the water storage assembly includes a bottom plate and a plurality of baffles arranged around the bottom plate, and the condensed water generated by the heat exchange module is stored in a receiving cavity formed by the baffles and the bottom plate.

[0007] In one of the embodiments, the baffle includes at least one movable baffle, and the water storage assembly further includes a movable baffle connecting piece, and the movable baffle is connected to the driving assembly via the movable baffle connecting piece.

[0008] In one of the embodiments, the movable baffle is rotatably connected to the bottom plate.

[0009] In one of the embodiments, the movable baffle is disposed downstream of the heat exchange module in a blowing direction.

[0010] In one of the embodiments, the water outlet channel includes a water outlet disposed on the bottom plate; the driving assembly includes a water valve disposed between the water outlet and the water receiving tray.

[0011] In one embodiment, the device further includes a water level detection component disposed in the water storage component, the water level detection component is communicatively connected to the controller, the water level detection component outputs a water level signal, and the controller controls the opening and closing of the water outlet channel based on the water level signal.

[0012] In one embodiment, the water level detection assembly includes: a first water level detection member disposed at a first preset height of the water storage assembly, and a second water level detection member disposed at a second preset height of the water storage assembly, wherein the first preset height is smaller than the second preset height.

[0013] In one of the embodiments, the first water level detection component is disposed at the bottom of the water storage assembly.

[0014] In a second aspect, the present application also provides an air conditioner, which includes a heat exchange module and a water receiving tray, as well as the above-mentioned condensed water storage device.

[0015] The water storage device and air conditioner of the air conditioner are provided with a water storage component between the heat exchange module and the water receiving tray of the air conditioner, so that the condensed water generated by the heat exchange module can be stored. The stored condensed water has a low temperature characteristic, which can effectively reduce the temperature of the environment in which the heat exchange module is set, help the heat exchange module to maintain a low temperature state, and then assist the heat exchange module to cool quickly, thereby effectively improving the cooling efficiency of the air conditioner. The water storage device is also provided with a drive component and a controller that is communicatively connected to the drive component. The controller can control the opening and closing of the water outlet channel of the water storage component according to the water storage state of the water storage component, so as to avoid the overflow of condensed water due to excessive discharge of condensed water, thereby improving the operating stability of the air conditioner. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a traditional air conditioner heat exchange module in one embodiment;

[0017] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner including a water storage device in one embodiment;

[0018] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a water storage component in one embodiment;

[0019] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a water storage component in another embodiment;

[0020] Figure 5It is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water storage component in a water storage state and a water discharge state according to an embodiment;

[0021] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner including a water storage device in another embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the present application.

[0023] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The terms used herein in the specification of this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application.

[0024] It is understood that the terms "first", "second", etc. used in this application may be used herein to describe various elements, but these elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish a first element from another element. For example, without departing from the scope of this application, a first resistor may be referred to as a second resistor, and similarly, a second resistor may be referred to as a first resistor. Both the first resistor and the second resistor are resistors, but they are not the same resistor.

[0025] It can be understood that the “connection” in the following embodiments should be understood as “electrical connection”, “communication connection”, etc. if the connected circuits, modules, units, etc. have electrical signals or data transmission between each other.

[0026] When used herein, the singular forms "a", "an", and "said / the" may also include plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the terms "include / comprise" or "have" etc. specify the presence of stated features, wholes, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof, but do not exclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, wholes, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0027] The heat exchange module in the air conditioner is also called a surface cooler, which is a device used to reduce the temperature of the liquid. Figure 1As shown, the heat exchange module in the air conditioner usually includes fins and copper tubes. The working principle is that low-temperature water flows into the copper tubes, making the copper tubes and fins in a low-temperature state, and the fan blows through the heat exchange module in a low-temperature state to cool. In the heat exchange module of a traditional air conditioner, the fins are directly placed above the water receiving tray. In the heat exchange state, the fins will produce condensed water, which will flow directly down along the fins into the water receiving tray and be discharged. This direct emptying method is likely to cause waste of condensed water and cannot improve the cooling efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0028] Based on this, Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment provides a water storage device 201 of an air conditioner, wherein the air conditioner includes a heat exchange module 202 and a water receiving tray 203 disposed below the heat exchange module 202, and the water storage device 201 includes a water storage component 2011, a drive component 2012, and a controller (not shown in the figure) in communication with the drive component 2012, and the water storage component 2011 is disposed between the heat exchange module 202 and the water receiving tray 203. The water storage component 2011 is provided with a water outlet channel (not shown in the figure), and the controller controls the opening and closing of the water outlet channel through the drive component 2012.

[0029] The water storage component 2011 is used to store condensed water generated by the heat exchange module 202 .

[0030] Specifically, the water storage component 2011 has a receiving cavity for storing condensed water. By arranging the water storage component 2011 between the heat exchange module 202 and the water receiving tray 203, the condensed water that should be directly emptied from the water receiving tray 203 of the heat exchange module 202 can flow into the water storage component 2011 for storage. The water storage component 2011 is closer to the heat exchange module 202 than the water receiving tray 203. When the water storage component 2011 stores low-temperature condensed water, the temperature of the heat exchange module 202 can be effectively reduced, so that the heat exchange module 202 can be cooled quickly. It can be understood that the receiving cavity of the water storage component 2011 can be formed in one piece or obtained by splicing multiple components.

[0031] The driving component 2012 is used to control the opening and closing of the water outlet channel in the water storage component 2011.

[0032] Specifically, the driving component 2012 is a driving component with a driving function, which can respond to the control of the controller to open and close the water outlet channel in the water storage component 2011. The specific component type of the driving component 2012 is related to the opening and closing form of the water outlet channel in the water storage component 2011. This embodiment does not limit the specific component type and structure of the driving component 2012, as long as it can control the opening and closing of the water outlet channel in the water storage component 2011.

[0033] The controller can control the opening and closing of the water outlet channel through the driving component 2012.

[0034] Specifically, when the controller determines that the air conditioner meets the water outlet condition, the controller can control the driving component 2012 to open the water outlet channel of the water storage component 2011. When the air conditioner meets the water storage condition, the driving component 2012 can control the water outlet channel of the water storage component 2011 to be closed.

[0035] In one embodiment, the controller can control the opening and closing of the water outlet channel of the water storage component 2011 according to the water storage state of the water storage component 2011.

[0036] The water storage state of the water storage component 2011 is a state parameter used to reflect the capacity of the condensed water stored in the water storage component 2011, for example, it can be the water level information of the condensed water stored in the water storage component 2011, or the weight information of the condensed water. It can be understood that the water storage state of the water storage component 2011 can be detected by the corresponding detection component. For example, when the water storage state of the water storage component 2011 is the water level information of the condensed water stored in the water storage component 2011, the controller can detect the water storage state of the water storage component 2011 through the corresponding water level detection component. For another example, when the water storage state of the water storage component 2011 is the weight information of the condensed water stored in the water storage component 2011, the controller can detect the water storage state of the water storage component 2011 through the corresponding weight sensor.

[0037] Specifically, the water storage state of the water storage component 2011 can reflect the capacity of the condensed water stored in the water storage component 2011. When the controller determines that the capacity of the condensed water stored in the water storage component 2011 is too large and there is a risk of condensed water leakage according to the water storage state of the water storage component 2011, the controller controls the driving component 2012 to open the water outlet channel of the water storage component 2011. When the controller determines that the water storage component 2011 can continue to store condensed water without the risk of leakage according to the water storage state of the water storage component 2011, the controller can control the water outlet channel of the water storage component 2011 to be closed through the driving component 2012.

[0038] The water storage device of the air conditioner can store the condensed water generated by the heat exchange module by setting a water storage component between the heat exchange module and the water receiving tray of the air conditioner. The stored condensed water has a low temperature characteristic, which can effectively reduce the temperature of the environment in which the heat exchange module is set, help the heat exchange module to maintain a low temperature state, and then assist the heat exchange module to quickly cool down, effectively improving the cooling efficiency of the air conditioner. The water storage device is also provided with a drive component and a controller that is communicatively connected to the drive component. The controller can control the opening and closing of the water outlet channel of the water storage component according to the water storage state of the water storage component, so as to avoid the overflow of condensed water due to excessive discharge of condensed water, thereby improving the operating stability of the air conditioner.

[0039] In some embodiments, Figure 3 As shown, the water storage assembly 2011 includes a bottom plate 301 and a plurality of baffles 302 arranged around the bottom plate 301 . Condensed water generated by the heat exchange module 202 is stored in a receiving cavity 303 formed by the baffles 302 and the bottom plate 301 .

[0040] Specifically, the bottom plate 301 of the water storage component 2011 can be set above the water receiving tray, and a plurality of baffles 302 are provided around the bottom plate to form a storage cavity with a condensed water storage function. The bottom of the heat exchange module 202 is in the storage cavity, and the generated condensed water can fall into the storage cavity along the fins for effective storage. At the same time, the low temperature characteristics of the condensed water stored in the storage cavity can also assist in cooling the heat exchange module 202, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the heat exchange module 202 when the air conditioner is in cooling operation.

[0041] In some embodiments, the baffle includes at least one movable baffle, and the water storage assembly further includes a movable baffle connecting piece, and the movable baffle is connected to the driving assembly via the movable baffle connecting piece.

[0042] Among them, the movable baffle is a baffle that has the ability to move relative to the bottom plate, and the movable baffle connecting member is a connecting member used to drive the movable baffle to move relative to other baffles. It can be understood that the movable baffle moves in different ways relative to other baffles, and the types of movable baffle connecting members used are also different. For example, if the movable baffle moves relative to other baffles by telescopic means, the corresponding movable baffle connecting member can be a telescopic shaft. If the relative position relationship between the movable baffle and other baffles changes by rotation, the corresponding movable baffle connecting member can be a rotating connecting shaft.

[0043] Specifically, among the multiple baffles that form the accommodating cavity together with the bottom plate, at least one movable baffle is provided. The movable baffle is connected to the driving assembly through a baffle connector. The opening and closing of the water outlet channel of the water storage assembly can be achieved by changing the relative position of the movable baffle and other baffles. There is no need to set additional devices for opening and closing the water outlet channel, which reduces the volume of the air conditioner and also reduces the production cost of the air conditioner.

[0044] Since the air conditioner realizes the cooling function by blowing the fan through the heat exchange module in the low temperature state, there is a blowing direction between the heat exchange module and the fan. In order to prevent the condensed water from being blown to a position other than the water receiving tray and leaking due to the wind force when the water outlet channel of the water storage component is opened, in some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the movable baffle 401 is disposed downstream of the heat exchange module 202 in the blowing direction.

[0045] Specifically, by determining the baffle located downstream of the heat exchange module 202 in the blowing direction as the movable baffle 401, when the driving component controls the change of the relative position of the movable baffle and other baffles through the movable connecting part, and the water outlet channel of the water storage component is opened, the condensed water that needs to be discharged can flow obliquely downward into the water receiving tray below the water storage component under the action of wind, thereby reducing the risk of leakage or blockage of the condensed water under the action of wind, improving the smoothness of the condensed water drainage, and thereby improving the drainage efficiency of the condensed water.

[0046] In some of the embodiments, when the controller determines that the air conditioner meets the water storage condition based on the water storage state of the water storage component, the controller can control the driving component to drive the movable baffle connecting component to fit the movable baffle with other baffles to close the water outlet channel; when the controller determines that the air conditioner meets the water outlet condition based on the water storage state of the water storage component, the controller controls the driving component to drive the movable baffle connecting component to separate the movable baffle from the other baffles to open the water outlet channel.

[0047] Specifically, when the controller determines that the air conditioner meets the water outlet condition according to the water storage state of the water storage component, it means that the condensed water capacity stored in the water storage component is large at this time, and there is a risk of condensed water leakage. The controller can control the driving component to drive the movable baffle connecting member to separate the movable baffle from other baffles to open the water outlet channel. It can be understood that the specific separation method used when the movable baffle is separated from other baffles is not limited in this embodiment. For example, the movable baffle can be separated from other baffles by telescopic or rotating.

[0048] When the controller determines that the air conditioner meets the water storage condition according to the water storage state of the water storage component, it means that the water storage component does not have the risk of condensed water leakage at this time, and condensed water can be stored. The controller can control the driving component to drive the movable baffle connecting member to fit the movable baffle with other baffles to close the water outlet channel. Similarly, the specific fitting method used when the movable baffle fits with other baffles is not limited in this embodiment. For example, the movable baffle can fit with other baffles by telescoping or rotating.

[0049] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the movable baffle is rotatably connected to the bottom plate.

[0050] Specifically, when the movable baffle is rotatably connected to the bottom plate, the relative position between the movable baffle and the other baffles changes in a rotational manner, and the controller can control the driving component to drive the movable baffle to rotate and separate from the other baffles, forming a water outlet channel in the water storage component, so that the condensed water flows out through the water outlet channel. After the condensed water is discharged, the controller can control the driving component to drive the movable baffle to rotate and fit with the other baffles to close the water outlet channel in the water storage component, so that the accommodating cavity in the water storage component can continue to store the condensed water generated by the heat exchange module.

[0051] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, when the movable baffle 401 is rotatably connected to the bottom plate 301, the driving assembly includes a driving member 501 and a driving rod 502, and the movable baffle connecting member corresponding to the movable baffle 401 includes a rotating connecting shaft 503 connected to the driving rod 502. When the controller determines that the air conditioner meets the water discharge condition, it can control the driving member 501 to drive the driving rod 502 to rotate, and the driving rod 502 drives the movable baffle connecting shaft 503 to rotate, and the movable baffle 401 connected to the movable baffle connecting shaft 503 will also rotate and separate from the other baffles 302. At this time, a gap will appear in the accommodating cavity for storing condensed water, forming a water discharge channel, and the condensed water will flow into the water receiving tray below the water storage assembly through the water discharge channel, and the water storage assembly is in a water discharge state.

[0052] When the controller determines that the air conditioner meets the water storage conditions, it can control the driving member 501 to drive the driving rod 502 to rotate, and the driving rod 502 drives the movable baffle connecting shaft 503 to rotate. The movable baffle 401 connected to the movable baffle connecting shaft 503 will also rotate and fit with other baffles 302 to close the gap in the accommodating cavity, thereby closing the water outlet channel. The accommodating cavity in the water storage component can continue to store the condensed water generated by the heat exchange module 202, and the water storage component is in a water storage state.

[0053] In the above embodiment, the controller can control the rotation of the movable baffle according to the conditions met by the air conditioner to adjust the relative position relationship between the movable baffle and other baffles, thereby realizing the opening and closing of the water outlet channel of the water storage component, effectively improving the accuracy of the opening and closing control of the water outlet channel and the operating stability of the air conditioner.

[0054] In addition to effectively controlling the opening and closing of the water outlet channel in the water storage component by rotatably connecting the movable baffle plate to the bottom plate, in other embodiments, the water outlet channel includes a water outlet disposed on the bottom plate. The driving component includes a water valve disposed between the water outlet and the water receiving tray.

[0055] Specifically, when the air conditioner meets the water outlet condition, the controller can control the water valve between the water outlet and the water receiving pan to open, thereby opening the water outlet channel of the water storage component, so that the condensed water stored in the water storage component can flow from the water outlet of the bottom plate into the water receiving pan below for discharge. When the air conditioner meets the water storage condition, the controller can control the water valve between the water outlet and the water receiving pan to close, thereby closing the water outlet channel of the water storage component, so that the water storage component can continue to store the condensed water generated by the heat exchange module, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency of the air conditioner. By controlling the opening and closing of the water valve to control the opening and closing of the water outlet channel, the operating stability of the air conditioner is improved.

[0056] In some of these embodiments, the water valve may be a solenoid valve.

[0057] The water storage state of the water storage component is an important factor affecting the controller's opening and closing control of the water outlet channel. In order to accurately detect the water storage state of the water storage component, in some embodiments, the water storage device also includes a water level detection component disposed in the water storage component, and the water level detection component is communicatively connected to the controller. The water level detection component outputs a water level signal, and the controller controls the opening and closing of the water outlet channel based on the water level signal.

[0058] The water level detection component is a detection component used to detect the water level information of the condensed water stored in the water storage component. When the water level at the location changes, the water level detection component will generate a corresponding detection signal and record the water level information. The water level detection component can be any detection device with a liquid level detection function, such as a water level detection sensor, a water level detector, etc.

[0059] Specifically, the water level detection component is arranged in the water storage component, and can detect the water level information of the condensed water in the water storage component, and transmit the detected water level information to the controller. The controller can accurately determine the water storage state of the water storage component according to the water level information transmitted by the water level detection component, and control the opening and closing of the water outlet channel based on the water storage state, which effectively improves the control accuracy of opening and closing the water outlet channel in the water storage component.

[0060] Furthermore, the water level detection component includes: a first water level detection component arranged at a first preset height of the water storage component, and a second water level detection component arranged at a second preset height of the water storage component, and the first preset height is smaller than the second preset height.

[0061] Among them, the first preset height is the low water level detection height, and the first water level detection member set at the first preset height is used to detect whether there is condensed water at the low water level of the water storage component. When the water outlet channel of the water storage component is opened, it can be determined whether the condensed water in the water storage component is completely discharged and whether the water outlet channel can be closed based on the water level information detected by the first water level detection member. It can be understood that the first preset height can be determined by the designer according to the actual condensed water discharge complete demand.

[0062] In some embodiments, the first water level detection member is disposed at the bottom of the water storage assembly. Specifically, the first water level detection member is disposed at the bottom of the water storage assembly, and when the first water level detection member detects that there is no condensed water at the bottom of the water storage assembly, it is determined that the condensed water in the water storage assembly is completely discharged, and the water outlet channel can be closed.

[0063] Among them, the second preset height is the safe water level height, and the second water level detection member set at the second preset height is used to detect whether there is condensed water at the safe water level height of the water storage component. If there is condensed water at the safe water level height, it means that the condensed water storage capacity in the water storage component has reached the threshold. If it continues to be stored, the condensed water at a high water level is easy to overflow under the action of wind, and there is a risk of leakage. The water storage component needs to be drained. Therefore, when the water outlet channel of the water storage component is closed, it can be determined based on the water level information detected by the second water level detection member whether the condensed water in the water storage component has reached the preset safe water level height and whether the water outlet channel needs to be opened. It can be understood that the safe water level height can be determined by the designer based on experimental data or empirical data, and the safe water level height can be considered as the water level threshold to ensure that the condensed water will not leak.

[0064] Specifically, the controller can determine the water level information of the condensed water in the water storage component at the first preset height based on the first water level detection member set at the first preset height. If it is determined that the condensed water level in the water storage component is lower than the first preset height based on the water level information of the condensed water at the first preset height, it can be determined that the water storage state of the water storage component is that the water level is lower than the first preset height, and the water storage and discharge state of the air conditioner meets the water storage condition. By comparing the water level of the condensed water in the water storage component with the first preset height, when the water level of the condensed water is lower than the first preset height, it can be quickly determined that the water storage and discharge state of the air conditioner meets the water storage condition, thereby improving the control efficiency of controlling the opening of the water outlet channel of the water storage component of the air conditioner.

[0065] Similarly, the controller can determine the water level information of the condensed water in the water storage component at the second preset height based on the second water level detection member set at the second preset height. If it is determined that the condensed water level in the water storage component is higher than the second preset height based on the water level information of the condensed water at the second preset height, it can be determined that the water storage state of the water storage component is higher than the second preset height, and the water storage and discharge state of the air conditioner meets the water discharge condition. By comparing the water level of the condensed water in the water storage component with the second preset height, when the water level of the condensed water is higher than the second preset height, it can be quickly determined that the water storage and discharge state of the air conditioner meets the water discharge condition, thereby improving the control efficiency of controlling the closure of the water discharge channel of the water storage component of the air conditioner.

[0066] In the above embodiment, by respectively setting corresponding water level detection components at the first preset height and the second preset height of the water storage component, the actual water level of the condensed water in the water storage component can be effectively judged, providing an accurate data basis for the subsequent opening and closing of the water outlet channel and the stable operation of the air conditioner.

[0067] In some embodiments, Figure 6As shown, an air conditioner 600 is provided, and the air conditioner 600 includes a water storage device, a fin 601, and a water receiving tray 203 arranged below the fin 601. The water storage device of the air conditioner includes a water storage component 2011, a driving member 501, a driving rod 502, a rotating connecting shaft (not shown in the figure), a second water level detection member (also called a high water level detector) 602, a first water level detection member (also called a low water level detector) 603 and a controller (not shown in the figure). The controller is respectively connected to the driving member 501, the high water level detector 602 and the low water level detector 603 for communication.

[0068] Among them, the water storage component 2011 includes a bottom plate 301 and a plurality of baffles arranged around the bottom plate. The condensed water generated by the fins 601 is stored in a receiving cavity formed by the baffles and the bottom plate 301. At the same time, the bottom plate 301 is arranged below the fins 601, that is, the bottom of the fins 601 is also located in the receiving cavity.

[0069] The movable baffle 401 in the water storage assembly 2011 is connected to the driving rod 502 through a rotating connecting shaft, and the driving rod 502 is connected to the driving member 501. The driving member 501 can drive the driving rod 502 connected thereto to rotate in response to the control of the controller, thereby driving the driving rod 502 to rotate, and the rotating connecting shaft connected to the driving rod 502 will also drive the movable baffle 401 connected thereto to rotate during the process of rotating with the driving rod 502.

[0070] The high water level detector 602 is arranged at the uppermost part of the movable baffle 401, and the low water level detector 603 is arranged at the lowermost part of the water retaining plate.

[0071] Specifically, the controller can detect the condensed water level in the water storage component 2011 through the high water level detector 602. If the condensed water level has not reached the highest point, the water storage component 2011 is controlled to maintain a water storage state. In this state, the condensed water flows from the fins 601 into the receiving chamber of the water storage component 2011 for storage, and the low temperature state of the condensed water is used to assist rapid cooling. If the condensed water level reaches the highest point, the controller will control the driving component 501 to start and move to the drainage state. In this state, the driving rod 502 connected to the driving component 501 will drive the rotating connecting shaft to rotate, and then drive the movable baffle 401 connected to the rotating connecting shaft to rotate to a horizontal state, opening the water outlet channel of the water storage component 2011, and the condensed water in the water storage component 2011 will be discharged obliquely downward to the water receiving tray 203 along the air outlet direction, so as to prevent the movable baffle 401 from blocking the condensed water storage height in the water storage component 2011 from being too high, and the water blowing phenomenon will occur under the support of the air outlet wind speed, thereby reducing the risk of condensed water leakage caused by the condensed water being blown out of the water receiving tray. It can be understood that in order to ensure that the condensed water stored in the water storage component 2011 can accurately flow into the water receiving tray below through the water outlet channel, the plane area formed by the movable baffle 401 and the bottom plate 301 turned to a horizontal state should be smaller than the plate opening area of ​​the water receiving tray 203, so that the condensed water can flow into the water receiving tray 203 below through the movable baffle 401, thereby preventing the condensed water from flowing into other areas and leaking.

[0072] After that, the controller will detect again through the low water level detector 603. If the condensed water level has not reached the lowest point, the water storage component 2011 will continue to maintain the drainage state. If the condensed water level reaches the lowest point, the controller will control the driving member 501 to start and move to the water storage state. In this state, the driving rod 502 connected to the driving member 501 will drive the rotating connecting shaft to rotate, and then drive the movable baffle 401 connected to the rotating connecting shaft to rotate to fit with other baffles, closing the water outlet channel of the water storage component 2011. The condensed water will continue to flow from the fins 601 into the accommodating cavity of the water storage component 2011 for storage, and the low temperature state of the condensed water will be used to assist rapid refrigeration, so as to circulate.

[0073] It is understandable that before the air conditioner stops running, the controller can respond to the shutdown event of the air conditioner, control the driving member 501 to start, move to the drainage state, and the driving rod 502 connected to the driving member 501 will drive the rotating connecting shaft to rotate, thereby driving the movable baffle 401 connected to the rotating connecting shaft to rotate to a horizontal state, opening the water outlet channel of the water storage component 2011, and the condensed water in the water storage component 2011 will be discharged obliquely downward to the water receiving tray 203 along the air outlet direction, and the condensed water stored in the water storage component 2011 will be drained before shutdown. At the same time, based on the low water level detector 603 detecting the water storage state of the water storage component 2011, if the condensed water level has not reached the lowest point, the water storage component 2011 continues to maintain the drainage state. If the condensed water level reaches the lowest point, the controller will control the driving member 501 to start and move to the water storage state. The driving rod 502 connected to the driving member 501 will drive the rotating connecting shaft to rotate, and then drive the movable baffle 401 connected to the rotating connecting shaft to rotate until it fits with other baffles, thereby closing the water outlet channel of the water storage component 2011.

[0074] The air conditioner in this embodiment performs auxiliary heat exchange by storing condensed water generated during the heat exchange process and flexibly controls the storage and discharge of condensed water, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the air conditioner while improving the operating stability of the air conditioner during the heat exchange process.

[0075] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "some embodiments", "other embodiments", "ideal embodiments", 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 invention. In this specification, the schematic descriptions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0076] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0077] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present invention, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be pointed out that, for ordinary technicians in this field, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present invention shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A water storage device for an air conditioner, wherein: The air conditioner includes a heat exchange module and a water receiving tray arranged below the heat exchange module. The device includes a water storage component, a drive component, and a controller communicatively connected to the drive component. The water storage component is arranged between the heat exchange module and the water receiving tray. The water storage component is provided with a water outlet channel. The controller controls the opening and closing of the water outlet channel through the drive component.

2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that The water storage assembly includes a bottom plate and a plurality of baffles arranged around the bottom plate. Condensed water generated by the heat exchange module is stored in a receiving cavity formed by the baffles and the bottom plate.

3. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that The baffle includes at least one movable baffle, and the water storage assembly also includes a movable baffle connecting piece, and the movable baffle is connected to the driving assembly through the movable baffle connecting piece.

4. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that The movable baffle is rotatably connected to the bottom plate.

5. The device according to claim 3, characterized in that The movable baffle is arranged downstream of the heat exchange module in the blowing direction.

6. The device according to claim 2, characterized in that The water outlet channel includes a water outlet arranged on the bottom plate; the driving component includes a water valve arranged between the water outlet and the water receiving tray.

7. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that The device also includes a water level detection component arranged in the water storage component, the water level detection component is communicatively connected with the controller, the water level detection component outputs a water level signal, and the controller controls the opening and closing of the water outlet channel based on the water level signal.

8. The device according to claim 7, characterized in that The water level detection assembly includes: a first water level detection member arranged at a first preset height of the water storage assembly, and a second water level detection member arranged at a second preset height of the water storage assembly, wherein the first preset height is smaller than the second preset height.

9. The device according to claim 8, characterized in that The first water level detection component is arranged at the bottom of the water storage component.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that: The air conditioner comprises a heat exchange module and a water receiving tray, and a condensed water storage device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 above.

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