Locking structure for air conditioner water tank and air conditioner
By designing the locking structure for air conditioning water tanks, the problem of unreliable connection between the water tank and the air conditioning internal unit is solved, and the stable connection between the water tank and the air conditioning internal unit is achieved, ensuring the normal operation of the air conditioning.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420596367.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-03-26
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, the connection between the air conditioner water tank and the air conditioner internal unit is unreliable, and the water tank is easily disengaged due to vibration or human factors, affecting the normal operation of the air conditioner.
A locking structure for an air-conditioning water tank is designed, including a base, a locking body assembly and a locking core assembly. The locking body assembly is connected to the air conditioner internal unit through a base, and the locking core assembly is connected to the water tank. The locking core assembly can be locked or separated from the locking body assembly, ensuring a stable connection between the water tank and the air conditioner internal unit.
Through the locking structure, the water tank is effectively prevented from leaving the air conditioner internal unit during the operation of the air conditioner, ensuring the normal operation and safety of the air conditioner.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioning, in particular to a locking structure for an air conditioning water tank and an air conditioner. Background Art
[0002] With the development of society and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, air conditioners have become an indispensable electrical appliance in people's lives. The indoor unit of the air conditioner is provided with a water tank. In the prior art, the water tank is usually simply inserted into the indoor unit of the air conditioner. During the operation of the air conditioner, if the water tank is separated from the indoor unit of the air conditioner due to vibration or human factors, the normal operation of the air conditioner will be affected. Utility Model Content
[0003] The utility model provides a locking structure for an air-conditioning water tank and an air-conditioner, which are used to solve the problem in the prior art that the connection between the water tank and the air-conditioning indoor unit is unreliable. During the operation of the air-conditioning, if the water tank is separated from the air-conditioning indoor unit due to vibration or human factors, the normal operation of the air-conditioning will be affected.
[0004] According to a first aspect of the utility model, a locking structure for an air conditioning water tank is provided, comprising:
[0005] A base, the base being used to connect to an indoor unit of an air conditioner;
[0006] A locking body assembly, wherein the locking body assembly is connected to the base;
[0007] A lock core assembly is used to connect to the water tank, and the lock core assembly can be locked and connected to or separated from the locking body assembly.
[0008] According to a locking structure for an air-conditioning water tank provided by the utility model, the locking body assembly comprises a first half lock body and a second half lock body.
[0009] The first half lock body and the second half lock body are both rotatably connected to the base, and a locking groove can be formed between the first half lock body and the second half lock body. The lock core assembly can be locked in the locking groove or separated from the locking groove. The first half lock body and the second half lock body can be flipped in a direction approaching or moving away from each other, respectively, so that the locking groove is closed or opened.
[0010] According to a locking structure for an air conditioning water tank provided by the utility model, the locking body assembly further includes a first elastic member and a second elastic member. The first elastic member is connected between the first half lock body and the base. The second elastic member is connected between the second half lock body and the base. The first elastic member and the second elastic member can respectively drive the first half lock body and the second half lock body to flip in a direction close to each other to close the locking groove.
[0011] According to a locking structure for an air conditioning water tank provided by the utility model, the locking structure further comprises an unlocking piece. The unlocking piece is arranged corresponding to the first half lock body and the second half lock body. Under the action of external force, the unlocking piece can respectively squeeze the first half lock body and the second half lock body to flip in a direction away from each other to open the locking groove.
[0012] According to a locking structure for an air-conditioning water tank provided by the utility model, the lock core assembly includes a lock core body. An extrusion protrusion is provided on one side of the lock core body close to the locking groove. A first half opening is provided on the first half lock body, and a second half opening is provided on the second half lock body. When the locking groove is in a closed state, the first half opening and the second half opening together form an extrusion opening, and the extrusion opening is adapted to the extrusion protrusion.
[0013] According to a locking structure for an air conditioning water tank provided by the utility model, the lock core assembly further comprises a lock core fixing plate. One end of the lock core body away from the extrusion protrusion is connected to the lock core fixing plate. Under the action of external force, the lock core fixing plate can drive the lock core body to extrude the first half lock body and the second half lock body, so that the extrusion protrusion enters from the extrusion opening and is locked in the locking groove.
[0014] According to a locking structure for an air-conditioning water tank provided by the utility model, the locking structure further comprises a fixing seat. The fixing seat and the lock core fixing plate are respectively located on both sides of the water tank wall. The fixing seat and the lock core fixing plate are clamped and connected to the water tank wall.
[0015] According to a locking structure for an air-conditioning water tank provided by the utility model, the unlocking member includes a first extrusion rod, a second extrusion rod and an unlocking button. The first extrusion rod and the second extrusion rod are respectively connected to the two ends of the unlocking button. The fixing seat and the water tank wall are provided with mutually connected pressing grooves. The unlocking button is movably installed in the pressing groove. The first extrusion rod movably passes through the pressing groove and the lock core fixing plate and extends to the position of the first half lock body. The second extrusion rod movably passes through the pressing groove and the lock core fixing plate and extends to the position of the second half lock body.
[0016] According to a locking structure for an air conditioning water tank provided by the utility model, a first guide groove is provided on the first half lock body, a second guide groove is provided on the second half lock body, the first guide groove is matched with the first extrusion rod, and the second guide groove is matched with the second extrusion rod.
[0017] According to a second aspect of the utility model, an air conditioner is provided, comprising a water tank, an air conditioner indoor unit and the locking structure for the air conditioner water tank as described above, wherein the water tank is connected to the air conditioner indoor unit via the locking structure.
[0018] The locking structure for the air-conditioning water tank provided by the utility model includes a base, a locking body assembly and a lock core assembly. The base is connected to the indoor unit of the air-conditioning, and the locking body assembly is connected to the base. In other words, the locking body assembly is connected to the indoor unit of the air-conditioning through the base. The lock core assembly is connected to the water tank. The lock core assembly can be connected or separated from the locking body assembly, thereby locking or unlocking the water tank and the indoor unit of the air-conditioning. For example, the water tank can be inserted into the water tank insertion position of the indoor unit of the air-conditioning. During actual use, the water tank is inserted into the water tank insertion position under normal conditions. When the air conditioner is in normal operating state, the lock core assembly is locked and connected to the lock body assembly; when the water tank needs to be disassembled, the lock core assembly is separated from the lock body assembly, and the water tank is pulled out from the water tank insertion position.
[0019] With this structural setting, a locking body assembly and a lock core assembly are arranged between the air conditioner indoor unit and the water tank. The locking body assembly is connected to the air conditioner indoor unit through a base, and the lock core assembly is connected to the water tank. The lock core assembly can be locked and connected with the locking body assembly or unlocked and separated. Thus, during the operation of the air conditioner, the water tank can be locked and connected with the air conditioner indoor unit, thereby preventing the water tank from falling out of the air conditioner indoor unit, effectively ensuring the normal operation of the air conditioner.
[0020] Furthermore, in the air conditioner provided by the utility model, since it includes the locking structure for the air conditioning water tank as described above, it also has the advantages as described above. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention or related technologies, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or related technical descriptions are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the locking structure for the air conditioning water tank provided by the utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the locking structure for the air conditioning water tank provided by the utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0024] Reference numerals:
[0025] 100, base; 210, first half lock body; 211, first guide groove; 220, second half lock body; 221, second guide groove; 230, locking groove; 240, first elastic member; 250, second elastic member; 310, first extrusion rod; 320, second extrusion rod; 330, unlocking button; 410, lock core body; 411, extrusion protrusion; 420, lock core fixing plate; 500, fixing seat. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model clearer, the technical solution of the utility model will be described clearly and completely in conjunction with the drawings in the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0027] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the embodiments of the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0028] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" 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 directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0029] In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "above" and "above" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below" and "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.
[0030] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" 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 utility model embodiment. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.
[0031] Combine the following Figure 1 and Figure 2 A locking structure for an air-conditioning water tank and an air-conditioner provided by the utility model are described. It should be understood that the following description is only an illustrative embodiment of the utility model and does not constitute any particular limitation to the utility model.
[0032] The embodiment of the first aspect of the utility model provides a locking structure for an air conditioning water tank, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the locking structure includes:
[0033] A base 100, the base 100 is used to connect with the indoor unit of the air conditioner;
[0034] A locking body assembly, the locking body assembly is connected to the base 100;
[0035] The lock core assembly is used to connect with the water tank, and the lock core assembly can be locked and connected with or separated from the locking body assembly.
[0036] The locking structure for the air-conditioning water tank provided by the utility model includes a base 100, a locking body assembly and a lock core assembly. The base 100 is connected to the indoor unit of the air-conditioning, and the locking body assembly is connected to the base 100. In other words, the locking body assembly is connected to the indoor unit of the air-conditioning through the base 100. The lock core assembly is connected to the water tank. The lock core assembly can be connected or separated from the locking body assembly, thereby locking or unlocking the water tank and the indoor unit of the air-conditioning. The indoor unit of the air-conditioning and the water tank are not shown in the figure. For example, the water tank can be inserted into the water tank insertion position of the indoor unit of the air-conditioning. In actual use, the water tank is inserted into the water tank insertion position under normal conditions. When the air conditioner is in normal operating state, the lock core assembly is locked and connected with the lock body assembly; when the water tank needs to be disassembled, the lock core assembly is separated from the lock body assembly, and the water tank is pulled out from the water tank insertion position.
[0037] Through this structural setting, a locking body assembly and a lock core assembly are arranged between the air conditioner indoor unit and the water tank. The locking body assembly is connected to the air conditioner indoor unit through the base 100, and the lock core assembly is connected to the water tank. The lock core assembly can be locked and connected with the locking body assembly or unlocked and separated. Therefore, during the operation of the air conditioner, the water tank can be locked and connected with the air conditioner indoor unit, thereby preventing the water tank from falling out of the air conditioner indoor unit, effectively ensuring the normal operation of the air conditioner.
[0038] In one embodiment of the present invention, the locking body assembly includes a first half lock body 210 and a second half lock body 220 .
[0039] The first half lock body 210 and the second half lock body 220 are both rotatably connected to the base 100. A locking groove 230 can be formed between the first half lock body 210 and the second half lock body 220. The lock core assembly can be locked in the locking groove 230 or separated from the locking groove 230. The first half lock body 210 and the second half lock body 220 can be flipped in a direction close to each other or away from each other, so that the locking groove 230 is closed or opened.
[0040] In one embodiment of the present invention, the locking body assembly further includes a first elastic member 240 and a second elastic member 250. The first elastic member 240 is connected between the first half lock body 210 and the base 100, and the second elastic member 250 is connected between the second half lock body 220 and the base 100. The first elastic member 240 and the second elastic member 250 can respectively drive the first half lock body 210 and the second half lock body 220 to flip in a direction close to each other to close the locking groove 230.
[0041] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the locking structure further comprises an unlocking member. The unlocking member is disposed corresponding to the first half lock body 210 and the second half lock body 220. Under the action of external force, the unlocking member can respectively press the first half lock body 210 and the second half lock body 220 to flip in a direction away from each other to open the locking groove 230.
[0042] Specifically, if Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the first half lock body 210 and the second half lock body 220 are both rotatably connected to the base 100. The first half lock body 210 and the second half lock body 220 are both provided with a half-trough structure, which is arranged opposite to each other and can jointly form a locking groove 230. An extension section is provided on the side of the first half lock body 210 away from the corresponding half-trough structure and the side of the second half lock body 220 away from the corresponding half-trough structure. A first elastic member 240 is provided between the extension section of the first half lock body 210 and the base 100, and a second elastic member 250 is provided between the extension section of the second half lock body 220 and the base 100. The first elastic member 240 can drive the first half lock body 210 to flip in a direction close to the second half lock body 220, and the second elastic member 250 can drive the second half lock body 220 to flip in a direction close to the first half lock body 210. In other words, the first elastic member 240 and the second elastic member 250 can respectively drive the first half lock body 210 and the second half lock body 220 to flip, so that the locking groove 230 formed between the two is closed. When the lock core assembly is located in the locking groove 230 and the locking groove 230 is in a closed state, the lock core assembly is locked and connected with the locking body assembly. The locking structure also includes an unlocking member. The two ends of the unlocking member are respectively arranged corresponding to the first half lock body 210 and the second half lock body 220, and the two ends of the unlocking member can respectively squeeze the first half lock body 210 and the second half lock body 220, and then, can overcome the elastic force of the first elastic member 240 and the second elastic member 250, so that the first half lock body 210 and the second half lock body 220 are flipped in a direction away from each other. At this time, the locking groove 230 is opened, and the lock core assembly can be separated from the locking groove 230.
[0043] In one embodiment of the utility model, the lock core assembly includes a lock core body 410. An extrusion protrusion 411 is provided on one side of the lock core body 410 close to the locking groove 230. A first half opening is provided on the first half lock body 210. A second half opening is provided on the second half lock body 220. When the locking groove 230 is in a closed state, the first half opening and the second half opening together form an extrusion opening. The extrusion opening is adapted to the extrusion protrusion 411.
[0044] In one embodiment of the present invention, the lock core assembly further includes a lock core fixing plate 420. One end of the lock core body 410 away from the extrusion protrusion 411 is connected to the lock core fixing plate 420. Under the action of external force, the lock core fixing plate 420 can drive the lock core body 410 to squeeze the first half lock body 210 and the second half lock body 220, so that the extrusion protrusion 411 enters from the extrusion opening and is locked in the locking groove 230.
[0045] In another embodiment of the present invention, the locking structure further comprises a fixing seat 500. The fixing seat 500 and the lock core fixing plate 420 are respectively located on both sides of the water tank wall. The fixing seat 500 and the lock core fixing plate 420 are clamped and connected to the water tank wall.
[0046] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, one end of the lock core body 410 is connected to the lock core fixing plate 420, and the other end of the lock core plate body is provided with an extrusion protrusion 411. The end of the first half lock body 210 is provided with a first half opening, and the end of the second half lock body 220 is provided with a second half opening. The first half opening and the second half opening can form an extrusion opening together. For example, the fixing seat 500 is a plate structure, and the fixing seat 500 and the lock core fixing plate 420 are respectively attached to the two sides of a side wall of the water tank. In other words, a side wall of the water tank is clamped and fixed between the fixing seat 500 and the lock core fixing plate 420. Therefore, when the water tank is pushed, the water tank can drive the lock core fixing plate 420 to move together, and the lock core fixing plate 420 can drive the lock core body 410 to move in the direction close to the locking body assembly, and then, the extrusion protrusion 411 on the lock core body 410 can enter between the first half lock body 210 and the second half lock body 220 through the extrusion opening, and continue to push the water tank, so that the lock core body 410 can completely enter the locking groove 230. Under the action of the first elastic member 240 and the second elastic member 250 , the locking groove 230 can be closed and lock the lock core body 410 .
[0047] In one embodiment of the utility model, the unlocking member includes a first extrusion rod 310, a second extrusion rod 320 and an unlocking button 330. The first extrusion rod 310 and the second extrusion rod 320 are respectively connected to the two ends of the unlocking button 330. The fixing seat 500 and the water tank wall are provided with mutually connected pressing grooves. The unlocking button 330 is movably installed in the pressing groove. The first extrusion rod 310 movably passes through the pressing groove and the lock core fixing plate 420 and extends to the position of the first half lock body 210. The second extrusion rod 320 movably passes through the pressing groove and the lock core fixing plate 420 and extends to the position of the second half lock body 220.
[0048] In another embodiment of the utility model, a first guide groove 211 is provided on the first half lock body 210 , and a second guide groove 221 is provided on the second half lock body 220 . The first guide groove 211 is matched with the first extrusion rod 310 , and the second guide groove 221 is matched with the second extrusion rod 320 .
[0049] When the locking groove 230 needs to be switched to the open state, the unlocking button 330 is pressed, so that the first extrusion rod 310 extrudes the first half lock body 210 through the first guide groove 211 and flips in a direction away from the second half lock body 220, and the second extrusion rod 320 extrudes the second half lock body 220 through the second guide groove 221 and flips in a direction away from the first half lock body 210, thereby opening the locking groove 230 and releasing the lock core body 410. The first guide groove 211 and the second guide groove 221 can improve the stability of the unlocking process.
[0050] The second embodiment of the utility model provides an air conditioner, comprising a water tank, an air conditioner indoor unit and the locking structure for the air conditioner water tank as described above. The water tank is connected to the air conditioner indoor unit through the locking structure.
[0051] Furthermore, in the air conditioner provided by the utility model, since it includes the locking structure for the air conditioning water tank as described above, it also includes the advantages as described above.
[0052] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the utility model, rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the utility model.
Claims
1. A locking structure for an air conditioning water tank, characterized in that: include: A base (100), the base (100) being used to be connected to an indoor unit of an air conditioner; A locking body assembly, the locking body assembly being connected to the base (100); A lock core assembly is used to connect to the water tank, and the lock core assembly can be locked and connected to or separated from the locking body assembly.
2. The locking structure for an air conditioning water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking body assembly comprises a first half lock body (210) and a second half lock body (220), The first half lock body (210) and the second half lock body (220) are both rotatably connected to the base (100), and a locking groove (230) can be formed between the first half lock body (210) and the second half lock body (220), and the lock core assembly can be locked in the locking groove (230) or separated from the locking groove (230), and the first half lock body (210) and the second half lock body (220) can be flipped in a direction approaching or moving away from each other, respectively, so that the locking groove (230) is closed or opened.
3. The locking structure for an air conditioning water tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking body assembly further comprises a first elastic member (240) and a second elastic member (250), wherein the first elastic member (240) is connected between the first half lock body (210) and the base (100), and the second elastic member (250) is connected between the second half lock body (220) and the base (100), and the first elastic member (240) and the second elastic member (250) are respectively capable of driving the first half lock body (210) and the second half lock body (220) to flip in a direction approaching each other so as to close the locking groove (230).
4. The locking structure for an air conditioning water tank according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking structure also includes an unlocking piece, which is arranged corresponding to the first half lock body (210) and the second half lock body (220). Under the action of external force, the unlocking piece can respectively squeeze the first half lock body (210) and the second half lock body (220) to flip in a direction away from each other to open the locking groove (230).
5. The locking structure for an air conditioning water tank according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lock core assembly includes a lock core body (410), and an extrusion protrusion (411) is provided on one side of the lock core body (410) close to the locking groove (230); a first half opening is provided on the first half lock body (210), and a second half opening is provided on the second half lock body (220); when the locking groove (230) is in a closed state, the first half opening and the second half opening together form an extrusion opening, and the extrusion opening is adapted to the extrusion protrusion (411).
6. The locking structure for an air conditioning water tank according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lock core assembly also includes a lock core fixing plate (420), and one end of the lock core body (410) away from the extrusion protrusion (411) is connected to the lock core fixing plate (420). Under the action of external force, the lock core fixing plate (420) can drive the lock core body (410) to squeeze the first half lock body (210) and the second half lock body (220), so that the extrusion protrusion (411) enters from the extrusion opening and is locked in the locking groove (230).
7. The locking structure for an air conditioning water tank according to claim 6, characterized in that: The locking structure further comprises a fixing seat (500), wherein the fixing seat (500) and the lock core fixing plate (420) are respectively located on two sides of the water tank wall, and the fixing seat (500) and the lock core fixing plate (420) are clamped and connected to the water tank wall.
8. The locking structure for an air conditioning water tank according to claim 7, characterized in that: The unlocking member comprises a first extrusion rod (310), a second extrusion rod (320) and an unlocking button (330); the first extrusion rod (310) and the second extrusion rod (320) are respectively connected to two ends of the unlocking button (330); the fixing seat (500) and the water tank wall are provided with mutually connected pressing grooves; the unlocking button (330) is movably installed in the pressing groove; the first extrusion rod (310) movably passes through the pressing groove and the lock core fixing plate (420) and extends to the position of the first half lock body (210); the second extrusion rod (320) movably passes through the pressing groove and the lock core fixing plate (420) and extends to the position of the second half lock body (220).
9. The locking structure for an air conditioning water tank according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first half lock body (210) is provided with a first guide groove (211), and the second half lock body (220) is provided with a second guide groove (221); the first guide groove (211) is adapted to the first extrusion rod (310), and the second guide groove (221) is adapted to the second extrusion rod (320).
10. An air conditioner, characterized in that: It comprises a water tank, an air conditioner indoor unit and a locking structure for the air conditioner water tank according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the water tank is connected to the air conditioner indoor unit via the locking structure.