Condensate water collecting assembly for air conditioner and air conditioner
By designing condensate water collection components for air conditioners, the problem of condensate water overflow during operation of the air conditioner is solved, the reliability and safety of the air conditioner is improved, the user experience is improved, and assembly difficulty and cost is reduced.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202323491751.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-20
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-22
- Estimated Expiration
- 2033-12-20
AI Technical Summary
During the operation of the air conditioner, the condensate generated by the temperature difference may flow to the indoor floor or into the air conditioner body, affecting the user experience and bringing electrical safety risks. Traditional air conditioners are equipped with insulation sponges on the inner wall of the air outlet frame, which is difficult to assemble, low efficiency and high cost.
A condensate water collection assembly for an air conditioner is designed. By providing a mounting seat at the bottom of the air outlet frame, the air guide plate is arranged in the mounting seat, and the top of the mounting seat forms a recessed collection groove in the direction away from the air guide plate, and the collection groove is used to collect the condensate generated on the air guide plate. At the same time, a water collection pool is provided on the lower end wall of the air outlet frame, and the water collection pool is connected to the collection tank to collect the condensate formed on the lower end wall of the air outlet frame.
It effectively prevents condensate formed on the inner wall of the air outlet frame and the air guide plate from overflowing to the interior or indoor floor of the air conditioner, improves the operating reliability and safety of the air conditioner, improves the user experience, and reduces the use of insulation sponges, reducing assembly difficulty and cost.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of air conditioners, in particular to a condensed water collecting component for an air conditioner and the air conditioner. Background Art
[0002] In related technologies, during the process of the air conditioner regulating the indoor temperature, condensation water may be generated on the air guide plate, the inner wall of the air outlet frame and the air duct of the air conditioner due to the effect of temperature difference. The condensation water will flow downward along the side walls of the air guide plate and the air outlet frame under the action of gravity, and may flow to the indoor floor, affecting the user experience of the household. The condensation water may also flow into the interior of the air conditioner body, thereby causing electrical safety risks.
[0003] In addition, traditional air conditioners often attach multiple insulation sponges to the inner wall of the air outlet frame to ensure that the temperature of the inner wall of the air outlet frame remains stable to prevent condensation water from forming on the inner wall of the air outlet frame due to temperature differences. This method is difficult to assemble, has low assembly efficiency and high manufacturing costs. Utility Model Content
[0004] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one object of the present invention is to provide a condensate collection assembly for an air conditioner. According to the present invention, the condensate collection assembly forms a collection trough within a mounting base to collect condensate formed on the air guide plate, and a water collection tank is provided on the lower end wall of the air outlet frame to collect condensate formed on the lower end wall of the air outlet frame. This effectively prevents condensate formed on the inner wall of the air outlet frame and on the air guide plate from overflowing into the interior of the air conditioner or onto the indoor floor, thereby improving the reliability and safety of the air conditioner during operation and enhancing the user experience.
[0005] The utility model also provides an air conditioner with the condensed water collecting assembly.
[0006] According to the utility model, the condensation water collection assembly for the air conditioner includes: an air outlet frame, which is formed with an air outlet; an air guide plate, which is arranged on the air outlet frame and covers the air outlet; a mounting seat, which is arranged at the bottom of the air outlet, and the air guide plate is arranged on the mounting seat, and a collection groove is formed on the mounting seat, which is recessed toward the direction away from the air guide plate, and the collection groove is suitable for collecting condensation water formed on the air guide plate; a water collecting tank, which is arranged on the lower end wall of the air outlet frame, and the water collecting tank is suitable for being connected to the collection tank.
[0007] The condensation water collection component of the present invention is to set a mounting seat at the bottom of the air outlet frame, and the air guide plate is set in the mounting seat. The top of the mounting seat is formed with a collection groove that is recessed in the direction away from the air guide plate. The collection groove can be used to collect the condensation water generated on the air guide plate. A water collection tank is also provided on the lower end wall inside the air outlet shell. The water collection tank can be used to collect the condensation water generated in the air outlet shell, effectively preventing the condensation water formed on the inner wall of the air outlet frame and the air guide plate from overflowing into the interior of the air conditioner or onto the indoor floor, thereby improving the reliability and safety of the air conditioner during operation, enhancing the user experience, and at the same time reducing the amount of thermal insulation sponge pasted and used inside the air conditioner, reducing the assembly difficulty, and improving the assembly efficiency of the air conditioner.
[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water collection tank includes: a first water collection tank, which is arranged on the lower end wall of the air outlet frame, and the first water collection tank is suitable for collecting condensed water formed at the lower end of the air outlet frame; a second water collection tank, which is arranged on a side wall of the first water collection tank facing the inside of the air outlet and extends toward the inside of the air outlet, and the second water collection tank is respectively connected to the first water collection tank and the collection trough.
[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a drainage nozzle connected to the collection tank is formed on the mounting seat, at least a portion of the drainage nozzle extends along the height direction of the mounting seat, and at least another portion of the drainage nozzle extends toward the inside of the air outlet, and the drainage nozzle connects the collection tank and the second water collection tank.
[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the condensate collection assembly further includes: a water retaining wall, which surrounds and protrudes from the bottom wall of the collection trough, the water retaining wall is suitable for plugging into the rotating shaft of the air guide plate, and the height of the water retaining wall is greater than the height of the peripheral wall of the collection trough.
[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bottom wall of the collecting trough is inclined downward in the height direction in a direction close to the water collecting pool.
[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a connecting hole is formed on the side wall of the second water collecting tank facing the first water collecting tank, and the connecting hole is arranged between the bottom wall of the first water collecting tank and the bottom wall of the second water collecting tank, and the drainage nozzle is accommodated in the connecting hole.
[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a drainage channel extending toward the air conditioner chassis is formed on the second water collecting tank, and the drainage channel connects the second water collecting tank and the air conditioner chassis.
[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a backwater retaining wall extending downward along the height direction of the second water collecting tank is formed at the outlet end of the drainage channel.
[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, an air duct is formed in the air outlet frame, and a water guide groove is provided on the wall of the air duct. The water guide groove is provided on the top of the water collecting pool, and the water guide groove is connected to the evaporator water receiving tray. The water guide groove is suitable for collecting condensed water on the wall of the air outlet duct and introducing it into the evaporator water receiving tray.
[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water guide groove includes: a first water guide groove, the first water guide groove is arranged in the air duct, the first water guide groove extends toward the evaporation water receiving tray and is connected with the evaporator water receiving tray; a second water guide groove, the second water guide groove is formed on the wall surface of the air outlet frame facing the air duct and is connected with the first water guide groove, the second water guide groove is arranged at the top of the first water guide groove, and the extension direction of the second water guide groove is consistent with the extension direction of the first water guide groove.
[0017] The air conditioner according to the present invention is briefly described below.
[0018] The air conditioner according to the utility model is provided with the condensation water collection component described in any one of the above embodiments. Since the air conditioner according to the utility model is provided with the condensation water collection component described in any one of the above embodiments, the air conditioner according to the present application can collect the condensation water formed on the air guide plate and the wall of the air outlet frame and the air duct through the condensation water collection component, thereby improving the stability and safety of the air conditioner during operation and enhancing the user experience.
[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and will become apparent from the following description or learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:
[0021] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a condensing water assembly for an air conditioner according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the coordination of an air outlet frame and a mounting base according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 3 is a top view of a mounting base according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0024] Figure 4is a side view of a mounting base according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0025] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a mounting base according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an air outlet frame according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an air outlet frame according to one embodiment of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 8 This is the positional relationship between the water collecting tank and the air outlet frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0029] Reference numerals:
[0030] 100. Condensate collection assembly;
[0031] 1. Mounting seat; 11. Drain nozzle; 111. First extension section; 112. Second extension section; 113. Water retaining wall; 114. Drain outlet; 101. Collection trough;
[0032] 2. Air outlet frame; 21. First water collection tank; 22. Second water collection tank; 23. Connecting hole; 24. Drainage channel; 241. First channel section; 242. Second channel section; 25. First overflow outlet; 26. Second overflow outlet; 27. Backwater retaining wall;
[0033] 31. First water chute; 32. Second water chute; 33. Evaporator water tray; 34. Air conditioner chassis; 3. Air guide plate; 35. Air guide plate shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0034] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. 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 only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.
[0035] In related technologies, during the process of the air conditioner regulating the indoor temperature, condensation water may be generated on the air guide plate, the inner wall of the air outlet frame and the air duct of the air conditioner due to the effect of temperature difference. The condensation water will flow downward along the side walls of the air guide plate and the air outlet frame under the action of gravity, and may flow to the indoor floor, affecting the user experience of the household. The condensation water may also flow into the interior of the air conditioner body, thereby causing electrical safety risks.
[0036] In addition, traditional air conditioners often attach multiple insulation sponges to the inner wall of the air outlet frame to ensure that the temperature of the inner wall of the air outlet frame remains stable to prevent condensation water from forming on the inner wall of the air outlet frame due to temperature differences. This method is difficult to assemble, has low assembly efficiency and high manufacturing costs.
[0037] Reference below Figures 1-8 A condensed water collecting assembly for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.
[0038] According to the utility model, the condensation water collection assembly 100 for the air conditioner includes: an air outlet frame 2, an air guide plate 3, a mounting seat 1 and a water collecting pool, wherein an air outlet is formed on the air outlet frame 2; the air guide plate 3 is arranged on the air outlet frame 2 and covers the air outlet; the mounting seat 1 is arranged at the bottom of the air outlet, the air guide plate 3 is arranged on the mounting seat 1, and a collection groove 101 is formed on the mounting seat 1, which is recessed in a direction away from the air guide plate 3, and the collection groove 101 is suitable for collecting condensation water formed on the air guide plate 3; the water collecting pool is arranged on the lower end wall of the air outlet frame 2, and the water collecting pool is suitable for being connected to the collection groove 101.
[0039] In some specific embodiments, the air conditioner is composed of an air outlet frame 2, an air guide plate 3, an evaporator and other component components. The air outlet is set on the air outlet frame 2. The cold air or warm air generated in the air conditioner can flow into the room through the air outlet, thereby playing a certain role in regulating the indoor temperature. A mounting base 1 is also provided at the bottom of the air outlet. A mounting hole is provided on the mounting base 1. The rotating shaft of the air guide plate 3 is provided in the mounting hole. A collecting groove 101 is formed on the top of the mounting base 1, which is concave toward the direction away from the air guide plate 3. The collecting groove 101 can be used to collect condensed water generated on the air guide plate 3. The collecting groove 101 can be used when the air guide plate 3 is in any position. In this state, the lower end of the air guide plate 3 is wrapped around, so that the condensed water generated on the air guide plate 3 during the operation of the air conditioner can fall into the collecting tank 101. A water collecting tank is also provided on the lower end wall of the air outlet shell, and the water collecting tank can be used to collect the condensed water generated in the air outlet shell, and effectively prevent the condensed water formed on the inner wall of the air outlet frame 2 and the air guide plate 3 from overflowing into the air conditioner or on the indoor floor, thereby improving the reliability and safety of the air conditioner during operation, enhancing the user experience, and at the same time reducing the amount of pasting and use of thermal insulation sponge inside the air conditioner, reducing the difficulty of assembly, and improving the assembly efficiency of the air conditioner.
[0040] In addition, the water collection pool is connected to the collection tank 101 and the air conditioner chassis 34 respectively. The condensed water in the collection tank 101 can flow into the water collection pool and flow into the air conditioner chassis 34 through the water collection pool, thereby realizing the circulation of condensed water among the collection tank 101, the water collection pool and the air conditioner chassis 34.
[0041] According to the utility model, the condensation water collection component 100 is provided with a mounting base 1 at the bottom of the air outlet frame 2, and the air guide plate 3 is provided in the mounting base 1. The top of the mounting base 1 is formed with a collection groove 101 which is recessed in the direction away from the air guide plate 3. The collection groove 101 can be used to collect the condensation water generated on the air guide plate 3. A water collecting pool is also provided on the lower end wall inside the air outlet shell. The water collecting pool can be used to collect the condensation water generated in the air outlet shell, effectively preventing the condensation water formed on the inner wall of the air outlet frame 2 and the air guide plate 3 from overflowing into the interior of the air conditioner or on the indoor floor, thereby improving the reliability and safety of the air conditioner during operation, and enhancing the user experience. At the same time, it reduces the amount of pasting and use of thermal insulation sponge inside the air conditioner, reduces the assembly difficulty, and improves the assembly efficiency of the air conditioner.
[0042] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water collecting tank includes: a first water collecting tank 21 and a second water collecting tank 22. The first water collecting tank 21 is arranged on the lower end wall of the air outlet frame 2, and the first water collecting tank 21 is suitable for collecting condensed water formed at the lower end of the air outlet frame 2; the second water collecting tank 22 is arranged on a side wall of the first water collecting tank 21 facing the inside of the air outlet, and extends toward the inside of the air outlet. The second water collecting tank 22 is respectively connected to the first water collecting tank 21 and the collection tank 101.
[0043] In some specific embodiments, the water collection tank is composed of a first water collection tank 21 and a second water collection tank 22. The first water collection tank 21 is arranged close to the lower end wall of the air outlet frame 2, and the first water collection tank 21 extends along the width direction of the air outlet frame 2. During the operation of the air conditioner, condensed water generated on the inner wall of the air outlet frame 2 flows into the first water collection tank 21 along the inner wall of the air outlet frame 2 under the action of gravity, thereby realizing the collection of condensed water formed on the wall of the air outlet frame 2. The first water collection tank 21 is formed with a first overflow port 25 on a side wall away from the air outlet frame 2, and a second water collection tank 22 is further provided on a side wall of the first water collection tank 21 facing the inside of the air outlet. The water in the first water collection tank 21 can flow into the second water collection tank 22 through the first overflow port 25, and the second The water collecting tank 22 extends toward the interior of the air outlet frame 2, and the second water collecting tank 22 is connected to the collecting tank 101. A second overflow port 26 is formed on the side of the second water collecting tank 22 away from the first water collecting tank 21. The second water collecting tank 22 is connected to the air conditioner chassis 34 through the second overflow port 26. The condensed water from the air guide plate 3 in the collecting tank 101 can flow to the air conditioner chassis 34 through the second water collecting tank 22, effectively preventing the condensed water formed on the inner wall of the air outlet frame 2 and the air guide plate 3 from overflowing into the interior of the air conditioner or onto the indoor floor, thereby improving the reliability and safety of the air conditioner during operation, reducing the amount of pasting and use of thermal insulation sponge inside the air conditioner, reducing the assembly difficulty and the manufacturing cost of the air conditioner, and improving the assembly efficiency of the air conditioner.
[0044] In addition, the first water collecting tank 21 and the second water collecting tank 22 can be constructed as an integrally formed part, and the first water collecting tank 21 can be manufactured by the same mold as the second water collecting tank 22, thereby reducing the manufacturing quantity and manufacturing steps of the parts of the condensate collection assembly 100, improving the production efficiency of the condensate collection assembly 100, and reducing the production cost. At the same time, the assembly quantity of the parts of the condensate collection assembly 100 is reduced, the assembly difficulty of the condensate collection assembly 100 is reduced, and the assembly efficiency of the air conditioner is improved.
[0045] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a drainage nozzle 11 connected to the collection tank 101 is formed on the mounting base 1, at least a portion of the drainage nozzle 11 extends along the height direction of the mounting base 1, and at least another portion of the drainage nozzle 11 extends toward the inside of the air outlet. The drainage nozzle 11 connects the collection tank 101 and the second water collection tank 22.
[0046] In some specific embodiments, a drain nozzle 11 is formed on a side wall of the mounting base 1 facing the inside of the air outlet, and the drain nozzle 11 consists of a first extension section 111 and a second extension section 112. The first extension section 111 is recessed toward the inside of the collection tank 101 and extends along the height direction of the mounting base 1, thereby forming a first connecting channel extending in a vertical direction on the side wall of the mounting base 1 facing the inside of the air outlet. The first connecting channel and the side wall surface of the mounting base 1 are located in the same plane, reducing the space occupied by the drain nozzle 11 and making the structure of the condensate assembly more compact. The second extension section 112 is connected to the end of the first extension section 111 away from the collection tank 101 and extends toward the second water collection tank 22. The condensed water in the collection tank 101 flows into the second water collection tank 22 through the second extension section 112, thereby realizing the connection between the collection tank 101 and the second water collection tank 22.
[0047] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the condensate collection assembly 100 also includes: a water retaining wall 113, which surrounds and protrudes from the bottom wall of the collection tank 101, and the water retaining wall 113 is suitable for plugging into the rotating shaft of the air guide plate. The height of the water retaining wall 113 is greater than the height of the surrounding wall of the collection tank 101.
[0048] In some specific embodiments, a plurality of mounting holes are provided on the mounting base 1, and the air guide plate shaft 35 is provided in the mounting hole. The water retaining wall 113 is provided around the outer periphery of the mounting hole of the air guide plate shaft 35 and wraps the air guide plate shaft 35. The water retaining wall 113 is constructed in a cylindrical shape, and the water retaining wall 113 and the air guide plate are constructed in a one-to-one correspondence. On the one hand, the water retaining wall 113 can play a certain sound insulation role, reduce the noise generated by the air guide plate shaft 35 during operation, and improve the comfort of the air conditioner. On the other hand, it can prevent condensed water on the air guide plate from sliding into the mounting hole of the air guide plate shaft 35, reduce the erosion and damage of the water flow to the air guide plate shaft 35, and improve the reliability and safety of the air guide plate during operation.
[0049] In addition, the water retaining wall 113 protrudes from the bottom wall of the collection trough 101 and extends toward the air guide plate. The height of the water retaining wall 113 is greater than the height of the surrounding wall of the collection trough 101, which can effectively prevent the condensed water collected in the collection trough 101 from flowing into the mounting hole of the air guide plate shaft 35, thereby improving the stability and safety of the operation of the air guide plate.
[0050] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the bottom wall of the collection trough 101 is tilted downward in the height direction in the direction close to the water collection pool, so that the collection trough 101 forms a certain height difference between the side close to the water collection pool and the side away from the water collection pool. The downspout 114 is arranged on the edge of the bottom wall of the collection trough 101 close to the water collection pool. The downspout 114 is connected to the drain nozzle 11. The condensed water inside the collection trough 101 can flow toward the water collection pool under the action of its own gravity, and flow from the downspout 114 to the drain nozzle 11, and then flow into the second water collection pool 22 from the drain nozzle 11, thereby ensuring the stability of the water flow between the collection trough 101 and the drain nozzle 11.
[0051] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a connecting hole 23 is formed on the side wall of the second water collecting tank 22 facing the first water collecting tank 21, and the connecting hole 23 is arranged between the bottom wall of the first water collecting tank 21 and the bottom wall of the second water collecting tank 22, and the drain nozzle 11 is accommodated in the connecting hole 23.
[0052] In some specific embodiments, a connecting hole 23 is formed on the side wall of the second water collecting tank 22 close to the first water collecting tank 21, and a connecting hole 23 is provided between the bottom wall of the first water collecting tank 21 and the bottom wall of the second water collecting tank 22. The upper edge of the connecting hole 23 is in contact with the bottom wall of the first water collecting tank 21, and there is a certain distance between the lower edge of the connecting hole 23 and the bottom wall of the second water collecting tank 22, which effectively prevents the condensed water in the second water collecting tank 22 from overflowing from the connecting hole 23, thereby ensuring the safety and reliability of the air conditioner during operation. The drain nozzle 11 is accommodated in the connecting hole 23, and the top of the drain nozzle 11 is stopped against the bottom wall of the first water collecting tank 21, so that the condensed water at the downspout 114 will not leak from the gap between the drain nozzle 11 and the first water collecting tank 21. There is a certain gap between the downspout 114 and the bottom wall of the first water collecting tank 21 to ensure smooth water flow at the downspout 114.
[0053] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a drainage channel 24 extending toward the air conditioner chassis 34 is formed on the second water collection tank 22 , and the drainage channel 24 connects the second water collection tank 22 and the air conditioner chassis 34 .
[0054] In some specific embodiments, a drainage channel 24 is formed on the side of the second water collecting tank 22 away from the first water collecting tank 21, the drainage channel 24 is connected to the second overflow port 26, the drainage channel 24 extends toward the air conditioner chassis 34, one end of the drainage channel 24 is connected to the interior of the second water collecting tank 22, and the other end of the drainage channel 24 is connected to the air conditioner chassis 34. The condensed water collected in the second water collecting tank 22 can flow into the air conditioner chassis 34 through the drainage channel 24, effectively preventing the condensed water from accumulating too much in the second water collecting tank 22. The drainage channel 24 consists of a first channel section 241 and a second channel section 242. The first channel section 241 is arranged on a side wall of the second water collecting tank 22 away from the first water collecting tank 21, and the first channel section 24 1 extends along the height direction of the second water collecting tank 22, so that a first channel section 241 extending in the vertical direction is formed on a side wall of the second water collecting tank 22 away from the first water collecting tank 21. From the appearance, the first channel section 241 is closely fitted with the side wall of the second water collecting tank 22, reducing the space occupied by the drainage channel 24 and making the structure of the condensed water assembly more compact. One end of the second channel section 242 is connected to one end of the first channel section 241 facing the bottom wall of the second collection tank 101 and extends toward the air conditioner chassis 34. The condensed water in the second collection tank 101 flows into the air conditioner chassis 34 through the second channel section 242, thereby realizing the connection between the second water collecting tank 22 and the air conditioner chassis, and effectively preventing excessive accumulation in the second water collecting tank 22 and overflow.
[0055] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a return water retaining wall 27 extending downward along the height direction of the second water collecting tank 22 is formed at the outlet end of the drainage channel 24. The return water retaining wall 27 can prevent the condensed water in the second water collecting tank 22 from splashing and flowing back to the second water collecting tank 22 due to excessive condensed water flow when flowing toward the air conditioner chassis 34. The return water retaining wall 27 also has a certain drainage function. The return water retaining wall 27 can guide the condensed water in the second water collecting tank 22 to flow toward the air conditioner chassis 34 along a specific path, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the flow of condensed water between the second water collecting tank 22 and the air conditioner chassis 34.
[0056] According to some embodiments of the present invention, an air duct is formed in the air outlet frame 2, and a water guide groove is provided on the wall of the air duct. The water guide groove is provided on the top of the water collecting pool. The water guide groove is connected to the evaporator water receiving tray 33. The water guide groove is suitable for collecting condensed water on the wall of the air outlet duct and introducing it into the evaporator water receiving tray 33.
[0057] In some specific embodiments, an air duct is formed inside the air outlet frame 2, and the air duct is connected to the air outlet. The cold air and warm air formed in the evaporator are transported to the air outlet through the air duct. A water guide groove is formed on the inner wall of the air duct and extends toward the evaporator water receiving pan 33. The water guide groove is arranged on the top of the water collecting tank. The water guide groove is suitable for collecting condensed water formed in the air duct, and the water guide groove is connected to the evaporator water receiving pan 33. The water guide groove can transport the condensed water in the air duct to the evaporator water receiving pan 33, effectively preventing the condensed water formed in the air duct from flowing into the interior of the air conditioner, avoiding the occurrence of electrical accidents, and improving the stability and reliability of the air conditioner during operation. At the same time, it reduces the amount of thermal insulation sponge pasted and used in the air duct, reduces the assembly difficulty, and improves the assembly efficiency of the air conditioner.
[0058] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water guide groove includes: a first water guide groove 31 and a second water guide groove 32. The first water guide groove 31 is arranged in the air duct, and the first water guide groove 31 extends toward the evaporation water receiving tray and is connected to the evaporator water receiving tray 33; a second water guide groove 32 connected to the first water guide groove 31 is formed on the wall surface of the air outlet frame 2 facing the air duct, and the second water guide groove 32 is arranged at the top of the first water guide groove 31, and the extension direction of the second water guide groove 32 is consistent with the extension direction of the first water guide groove 31.
[0059] In some specific implementations, the water guide groove is composed of a first water guide groove 31 and a second water guide groove 32. The first water guide groove 31 is arranged in the air duct, and the first water guide groove 31 is also connected to the evaporator water receiving pan 33. The condensed water formed in the air duct is introduced into the evaporator water receiving pan 33 through the first water guide groove 31, effectively preventing the condensed water formed in the air duct from flowing into the air conditioner, avoiding the occurrence of electrical accidents, and improving the stability and reliability of the air conditioner during operation. The second water guide groove 32 is arranged on the wall surface of the air outlet frame 2 facing the air duct, and the second water guide groove 32 is arranged on the first water guide groove 31. The top is connected to the first water guide groove 31, and the second water guide groove 32 is suitable for collecting condensed water formed on the wall of the air outlet frame 2 facing the air duct. A notch is formed on the end of the second water guide groove 32 facing the air duct. The condensed water in the second water guide groove 32 can flow into the first water guide groove 31 through the notch, and then flow into the evaporator water receiving tray 33 through the first water guide groove 31, thereby realizing the flow of condensed water among the second water guide groove 32, the first water guide groove 31 and the evaporator water receiving tray 33, effectively preventing the condensed water in the second water guide groove 32 from overflowing, and improving the stability of the air conditioner during operation.
[0060] The air conditioner according to the present invention is briefly described below.
[0061] The air conditioner according to the utility model is provided with the condensation water collection component 100 described in any one of the above embodiments. Since the air conditioner according to the utility model is provided with the condensation water collection component 100 described in any one of the above embodiments, the air conditioner according to the present application can collect the condensation water formed on the air guide plate 3 and the wall of the air outlet frame and the air duct through the condensation water collection component 100, thereby improving the stability and safety of the air conditioner during operation and enhancing the user experience.
[0062] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like to 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 to the present invention.
[0063] In the description of the present invention, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more such features.
[0064] In the description of the present invention, “plurality” means two or more.
[0065] In the description of the present invention, 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 via another feature therebetween.
[0066] In the description of the present invention, the first feature being "above", "above" and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is horizontally higher than the second feature. In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative 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 present invention. 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 an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.
[0067] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and purpose of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A condensate collection assembly for an air conditioner, characterized in that: include: An air outlet frame, wherein an air outlet is formed on the air outlet frame; An air guide plate, the air guide plate is arranged on the air outlet frame and covers the air outlet; A mounting seat, the mounting seat is arranged at the bottom of the air outlet, the air guide plate is arranged on the mounting seat, and a collecting groove is formed on the mounting seat and is recessed in a direction away from the air guide plate, and the collecting groove is suitable for collecting condensed water formed on the air guide plate; A water collecting tank is arranged on the lower end wall of the air outlet frame, and the water collecting tank is suitable for being connected to the collecting tank.
2. The condensate collection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water collection tank comprises: A first water collecting tank, which is arranged on the wall surface of the lower end of the air outlet frame and is suitable for collecting condensed water formed at the lower end of the air outlet frame; The second water collecting tank is arranged on a side wall of the first water collecting tank facing the inside of the air outlet and extends toward the inside of the air outlet. The second water collecting tank is connected to the first water collecting tank and the collecting tank respectively.
3. The condensate collection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: A drainage nozzle connected to the collection tank is formed on the mounting seat, at least a portion of the drainage nozzle extends along the height direction of the mounting seat, and at least another portion of the drainage nozzle extends toward the inside of the air outlet. The drainage nozzle connects the collection tank and the second water collection tank.
4. The condensate collection assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes: A water retaining wall surrounds and protrudes from the bottom wall of the collecting trough, the water retaining wall is suitable for plugging the rotating shaft of the air guide plate, and the height of the water retaining wall is greater than the height of the peripheral wall of the collecting trough.
5. The condensate collection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the collecting trough is inclined downward in the height direction in a direction close to the water collecting pool.
6. The condensate collection assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: A connecting hole is formed on a wall surface of the second water collecting tank facing the first water collecting tank, and the connecting hole is arranged between the bottom wall of the first water collecting tank and the bottom wall of the second water collecting tank, and the drainage nozzle is accommodated in the connecting hole.
7. The condensate collection assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: A drainage channel extending toward the air conditioner chassis is formed on the second water collection tank, and the drainage channel connects the second water collection tank and the air conditioner chassis.
8. The condensate collection assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The outlet end of the drainage channel is formed with a water return retaining wall extending downward along the height direction of the second water collecting tank.
9. The condensate collection assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air duct is formed in the air outlet frame, and a water guide groove is arranged on the wall of the air duct. The water guide groove is arranged on the top of the water collecting pool, and the water guide groove is connected with the evaporator water receiving tray. The water guide groove is suitable for collecting condensed water on the wall of the air duct and introducing it into the evaporator water receiving tray.
10. The condensate collection assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that: The water channel includes: a first water guide groove, the first water guide groove is arranged in the air duct, the first water guide groove extends toward the evaporator water receiving tray and is connected with the evaporator water receiving tray; A second water guide groove is formed on the wall surface of the air outlet frame facing the air duct and is connected to the first water guide groove. The second water guide groove is arranged on the top of the first water guide groove, and the extension direction of the second water guide groove is consistent with the extension direction of the first water guide groove.
11. An air conditioner, characterized in that: The invention comprises a condensate collection assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.