Air conditioner
By laying the connecting pipeline of the air conditioner in the space between the storage space of the furniture cabinet and the roof, the problem of refrigerant tube occupying storage space is solved, and the utilization rate of storage space and user experience is improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421776512.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-25
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-25
AI Technical Summary
The refrigerant pipes of existing split air conditioners need to pass through the furniture cabinet when laying, occupying limited storage space, resulting in low storage space utilization.
Lay the connecting line at least partially within the space between the storage space of the furniture cabinet and the roof, avoiding passing through the furniture cabinet and thus not occupying the storage space.
It improves the storage space utilization rate of furniture cabinets, improves user experience, and saves the installation cost of air conditioners.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioning, in particular to an air conditioner. Background Art
[0002] Split air conditioners usually need to lay refrigerant pipes connecting the indoor unit and the outdoor unit for heat exchange. In the related art, when laying the refrigerant pipes, it is necessary to pass through furniture cabinets such as wardrobes and cabinets, which will occupy the limited storage space of the furniture cabinets. Summary of the Utility Model
[0003] In view of the above problems, the present utility model is proposed to provide an air conditioner that overcomes the above problems or at least partially solves the above problems, aiming to solve the problem that the refrigerant pipes of the existing air conditioners occupy the limited storage space of the furniture cabinets.
[0004] Specifically, the present utility model provides the following technical solutions:
[0005] An air conditioner includes an indoor unit and a connecting pipeline.
[0006] The connecting pipeline includes a refrigerant pipe. The two ends of the connecting pipeline are respectively connected to the indoor unit and the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. At least part of the connecting pipeline is located between the storage space of the furniture cabinet and the roof.
[0007] Optionally, the two ends of the connecting pipeline are detachably and fixedly connected to the indoor unit and the outdoor unit through connecting ends.
[0008] Optionally, the connecting pipeline includes a first connecting section, a second connecting section and a third connecting section connected in sequence. One end of the first connecting section is connected to the outdoor unit, one end of the third connecting section is connected to the indoor unit, and the second connecting section is located indoors.
[0009] The furniture cabinet includes a cabinet top plate, and the distance between the cabinet top plate and the roof is less than 100 mm. The second connecting section is located above the cabinet top plate and below the roof.
[0010] Optionally, the second connecting section is located between the front end and the rear end of the cabinet top plate.
[0011] Optionally, the connecting pipeline includes a first connecting section, a second connecting section and a third connecting section connected in sequence. One end of the first connecting section is connected to the outdoor unit, one end of the third connecting section is connected to the indoor unit, and the second connecting section is located indoors.
[0012] The furniture cabinet includes a cabinet top line, and the distance between the lower end of the cabinet top line and the roof is less than 100 mm. The second connecting section is located above the bottom end of the cabinet top line and below the roof.
[0013] Optionally, the second connecting section is located above the bottom end of the cabinet top line and below the top end of the cabinet top line.
[0014] Optionally, the cabinet top line includes a front top line and a side top line.
[0015] The second connecting section is located at the rear side of the front top line.
[0016] Optionally, the connecting pipeline further includes a drain pipe and a cable line.
[0017] Optionally, there are multiple storage spaces.
[0018] The indoor unit is embedded and installed in one of the storage spaces.
[0019] Optionally, the indoor unit is vertically arranged. At least one air inlet and at least one air outlet are arranged on the front panel of the indoor unit.
[0020] The furniture cabinet is a combination of one or more of a cabinet, a wardrobe, a TV cabinet, and a bookcase.
[0021] For an air conditioner of the present utility model, the connecting pipeline at the furniture cabinet during laying is arranged in the space between the storage space of the furniture cabinet and the roof, without occupying the limited storage space of the furniture cabinet, achieving the effects of improving the utilization rate of the storage space of the furniture cabinet and improving the user experience.
[0022] From the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will become more clear about the above and other objects, advantages, and features of the present utility model. Description of the Drawings
[0023] Some specific embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings in an exemplary but not restrictive manner. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar components or parts. Those skilled in the art should understand that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:
[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic front view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0025] Figure 2 is a schematic partial side view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0026] Figure 3 is a schematic partial side view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0027] Figure 4is a schematic partial side view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0028] Figure 5 is a schematic partial side view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0029] Figure 6 is a schematic partial top view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0030] Figure 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a connecting pipeline of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0031] Figure 8 is a schematic front view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0032] List of reference numerals:
[0033] 100, indoor unit; 120, front panel; 140, air inlet; 160, air outlet; 200, connecting pipeline; 212, refrigerant pipe; 214, drain pipe; 216, cable; 222, first connecting section; 224, second connecting section; 226, third connecting section; 300, outdoor unit; 400, furniture cabinet; 420, cabinet top plate; 440, top line of the cabinet; 442, front top line; 444, side top line; 500, storage space; 600, roof. Detailed implementation manners
[0034] The following will refer to Figures 1 to 8 to describe the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present utility model. In the description of this embodiment, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features, that is, including one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined. When a certain feature "includes or contains" a certain or certain features it covers, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and other features may be further included.
[0035] Unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, terms such as "arranged", "installed", "connected", "joined", "fixed", "coupled", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components, unless otherwise clearly defined. Those of ordinary skill in the art should be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model according to specific circumstances.
[0036] In addition, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through additional features therebetween. That is, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above", "over", and "on top of" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath", or "underneath" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicating that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.
[0037] In the description of this embodiment, the description referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "schematic embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic descriptions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.
[0038] Figure 1 is a schematic front view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model, as Figure 1 shown, and with reference to Figures 2 - 8 . The embodiment of the present utility model provides an air conditioner, which includes an indoor unit 100 and a connection pipeline 200.
[0039] The connection pipeline 200 includes a refrigerant pipe 212. The two ends of the connection pipeline 200 are respectively connected to the indoor unit 100 and the outdoor unit 300 of the air conditioner. At least part of the connection pipeline 200 is located between the storage space 500 of the furniture cabinet 400 and the roof 600.
[0040] The air conditioner is a split air conditioner, and the indoor unit 100 and the outdoor unit 300 exchange heat through the connection pipeline 200. The refrigerant pipe 212 may include a gaseous pipe (such as Figure 7The refrigerant pipe 212) and the liquid pipe (such as Figure 7 the refrigerant pipe 212) located on the lower side in it, so that the refrigerant circulates forward or backward in turn between the indoor unit 100, the liquid pipe, the outdoor unit 300 and the gaseous pipe.
[0041] There is usually at least one wall between the indoor unit 100 and the outdoor unit 300, and there are often furniture cabinets 400 such as cabinets, wardrobes, TV cabinets, bookcases, etc. The furniture cabinet 400 can be a floor cabinet, a wall-mounted cabinet, a ceiling-mounted cabinet, etc. In the related art, in order to save the connecting pipeline 200, the connecting pipeline 200 is usually passed through the furniture cabinet 400, occupying the limited storage space 500 of the furniture cabinet 400. The storage space 500 can be a cabinet space, a drawer space, etc. set inside the furniture cabinet 400.
[0042] In this embodiment, a part of the connecting pipeline 200 that needs to pass through the furniture cabinet 400 is bypassed upward around the furniture cabinet 400, so as to avoid occupying the storage space 500. Specifically, this section of the connecting pipeline 200 is laid on the upper side of the storage space 500 at the uppermost end of the furniture cabinet 400 and on the lower side of the roof 600.
[0043] The connecting pipeline 200 can be fixedly installed on the lower surface of the roof 600. For example, an installation bracket extending downward is provided on the lower surface of the roof 600. The connecting pipeline 200 can also be fixedly installed on the wall behind the furniture cabinet 400. For example, an installation bracket extending forward is provided on the wall surface. The connecting pipeline 200 can also be fixedly installed on the furniture cabinet 400. For example, on the cabinet top plate 420 of the furniture cabinet 400, on the side wall of the furniture cabinet 400, etc.
[0044] Exemplarily, as Figure 1 shown, the position where the indoor unit 100 is connected to the connecting pipeline 200 can be lower than the furniture cabinet 400. One end of the connecting pipeline 200 is connected to the indoor unit 100, then extends upward to the upper side of the storage space 500 at the uppermost end of the furniture cabinet 400, then extends horizontally and passes through the wall, and finally accesses the outdoor unit 300. Since the connecting pipeline 200 is wound around the upper side of the storage space 500 of the furniture cabinet 400, it will not occupy the limited storage space 500 of the furniture cabinet 400, achieving the effects of improving the utilization rate of the storage space 500 of the furniture cabinet 400 and improving the user experience.
[0045] In some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present utility model, as Figure 1 shown, both ends of the connecting pipeline 200 are detachably and fixedly connected to the indoor unit 100 and the outdoor unit 300 through connecting ends (not shown in the figure).
[0046] In this embodiment, the connecting end can be a magnetic adsorption type end, a clamping type end, a sleeve type end, a welded pipe joint, etc., which can quickly connect and install the connecting pipeline 200 with the pipe joints of the indoor unit 100 and the outdoor unit 300. The connecting end can also be provided with a male head and a female head. For example, the pipe joints of the indoor unit 100 and the outdoor unit 300 are female heads, and the two ends of the connecting pipeline 200 are male heads. Another example is that one end of the connecting pipeline 200 located outdoors is a male head, the pipe joint of the outdoor unit 300 is a female head, one end of the connecting pipeline 200 located indoors is a female head, and the pipe joint of the indoor unit 100 is a male head.
[0047] In actual use, household appliances such as air conditioners are usually installed after the construction and decoration of the house are completed. In this embodiment, since the two ends of the connecting pipeline 200 are detachably connected to the indoor unit 100 and the outdoor unit 300, in actual use, the connecting pipeline 200 can be pre-laid during the house construction link or the house decoration link.
[0048] For example, during the house decoration link, the possible positions of the indoor unit 100 and the outdoor unit 300 can be preset, and then when manufacturing the corresponding furniture cabinet 400, corresponding installation brackets, installation holes, etc. are set. When installing the furniture cabinet 400, the connecting pipeline 200 is laid at the same time. In this way, when installing the air conditioner later, there is no need to perform secondary construction to lay the connecting pipeline 200. The indoor unit 100 and the outdoor unit 300 are directly installed at the preset positions, and then the two ends of the connecting pipeline 200 are respectively connected to the indoor unit 100 and the outdoor unit 300. While improving the utilization rate of the storage space 500 of the furniture cabinet 400, it also improves the efficiency of house decoration and air conditioner installation, and saves the installation cost of the air conditioner.
[0049] In some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present utility model, as Figures 1 - 2 shown, the connecting pipeline 200 includes a first connecting section 222, a second connecting section 224, and a third connecting section 226 connected in sequence. One end of the first connecting section 222 is connected to the outdoor unit 300, one end of the third connecting section 226 is connected to the indoor unit 100, and the second connecting section 224 is indoors.
[0050] The furniture cabinet 400 includes a cabinet top plate 420, and the distance L1 between the cabinet top plate 420 and the roof 600 is less than 100 mm. The second connecting section 224 is located above the cabinet top plate 420 and below the roof 600.
[0051] In this embodiment, one end of the first connection section 222 is outdoors and is used to connect to the outdoor unit 300, and the other end passes through the wall and enters the room and is connected to the second connection section 224. Both the second connection section 224 and the third connection section 226 are indoors, and the third connection section 226 is between the second connection section 224 and the indoor unit 100. Exemplarily, the second connection section 224 can be horizontally arranged, and the third connection section 226 can be vertically arranged.
[0052] A certain interval is usually set between the cabinet top plate 420 and the roof 600. On the one hand, it reduces the weight of the cabinet body and prevents the cabinet body from deforming. On the other hand, it prevents the cabinet top plate 420 from getting easily damp when it contacts the roof 600.
[0053] In this embodiment, the distance between the cabinet top plate 420 and the roof 600 is less than 100 mm. In this way, the storage space 500 of the furniture cabinet 400 can be maximized. The overall connecting pipeline 200 can be circular or flat. When it is circular, the outer diameter of the connecting pipeline 200 is usually less than 40 mm. When it is flat, the height of the connecting pipeline 200 is usually less than 20 mm. Therefore, the connecting pipeline 200 can usually be laid between the cabinet top plate 420 and the roof 600.
[0054] In some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present utility model, as Figure 2 shown, the second connection section 224 is between the front end and the rear end of the cabinet top plate 420.
[0055] The second connection section 224 can be arranged on the front side of the cabinet top plate 420, between the front end and the rear end of the cabinet top plate 420, or between the rear end of the cabinet top plate 420 and the wall.
[0056] In this embodiment, the second connection section 224 is between the front end and the rear end of the cabinet top plate 420. On the one hand, it does not occupy the space on the front side of the furniture cabinet 400 and is not likely to expose the second connection section 224 outside, which affects the beauty of the home decoration. On the other hand, it is not in a too deep position, which causes inconvenience to the laying and maintenance work.
[0057] In this embodiment, since the second connection section 224 is between the front end and the rear end of the cabinet top plate 420, the second connection section 224 can be directly fixed and laid on the cabinet top plate 420. Compared with laying on the roof 600 or the wall through a connection bracket, it can save material costs and construction costs.
[0058] In some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present utility model, as Figure 2 shown, the second connection section 224 is between the front end of the cabinet top plate 420 and the center of the cabinet top plate 420 in the front-rear direction. That is to say, the second connection section 224 is in the front part of the cabinet top plate 420. On the one hand, it is convenient for laying, and on the other hand, it is convenient for maintenance.
[0059] In some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figures 3 - 5 shown, the connecting pipeline 200 includes a first connecting section 222, a second connecting section 224, and a third connecting section 226 that are connected in sequence. One end of the first connecting section 222 is connected to the outdoor unit 300, one end of the third connecting section 226 is connected to the indoor unit 100, and the second connecting section 224 is indoors.
[0060] The furniture cabinet 400 includes a cabinet top line 440, and the distance L2 between the lower end of the cabinet top line 440 and the roof 600 is less than 100 mm. The second connecting section 224 is on the upper side of the bottom end of the cabinet top line 440 and on the lower side of the roof 600.
[0061] The cabinet top line 440 is also called the cabinet brow, cabinet cap line, etc., and is usually arranged on the front side of the cabinet top plate 420. The cabinet top line 440 can increase the overall visual appeal of the furniture cabinet, making the furniture cabinet look more complete and delicate. It can also prevent dust or other sundries from accumulating on the top of the furniture cabinet to a certain extent.
[0062] In this embodiment, the second connecting section 224 is on the upper side of the bottom end and on the lower side of the roof 600 to avoid occupying the storage space 500 of the furniture cabinet 400. In some embodiments of the present utility model, such as Figure 3 shown, the second connecting section 224 can be on the cabinet top plate 420 and on the rear side of the cabinet top line 440. On the one hand, it realizes the concealed installation of the connecting pipeline 200, and on the other hand, the second connecting section 224 can be directly fixed and laid on the cabinet top plate 420, thus saving material costs and construction costs.
[0063] In some embodiments of the present utility model, such as Figure 4 shown, the second connecting section 224 can be embedded and installed on the inner side and upper side of the cabinet top plate 420 and on the rear side of the cabinet top line 440. This solution can make full use of the interval between the storage space 500 and the roof 600, and is suitable for the case where the diameter of the connecting pipeline 200 is large, or the distance L1 between the cabinet top plate 420 and the roof 600 is small.
[0064] In some embodiments of the present utility model, such as Figure 5 shown, the second connecting section 224 is on the front side of the cabinet top line 440, and on the upper side of the bottom end of the cabinet top line 440 and on the lower side of the roof 600. In this embodiment, the second connecting section 224 can be laid on the cabinet top line 440 through a mounting bracket provided on the cabinet top line 440. Since the second connecting section 224 is on the front side of the cabinet top line 440, installation and maintenance operations can be conveniently carried out.
[0065] In some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present utility model, such as Figures 3 - 4As shown, the second connection section 224 is located above the bottom end of the cabinet top line 440 and below the top end of the cabinet top line 440. In this way, the second connection section 224 can be completely hidden behind the cabinet top line 440, achieving a concealed installation.
[0066] In some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present utility model, such as Figure 6 As shown, the cabinet top line 440 includes a front top line 442 and side top lines 444. The second connection section 224 is located behind the front top line 442.
[0067] In this embodiment, the furniture cabinet 400 is provided with a front top line 442 and side top lines 444. The front top line 442 is located at the front end of the cabinet top plate 420, and the side top lines 444 are located at the left and right ends of the cabinet top plate 420. The second connection section 224 can pass through the side top line 444, be laid on the storage space 500 or above the cabinet top plate 420, and be located behind the front top line 442 to achieve a concealed installation.
[0068] In some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present utility model, such as Figure 7 As shown, the connection pipeline 200 further includes a drain pipe 214 and a cable line 216.
[0069] The condensed water or dehumidified water of the indoor unit 100 can be directly discharged into the sewer, or can be discharged to the outside or the outdoor unit 300 through the drain pipe 214.
[0070] The cable line 216 can include a power supply line and a signal line to supply power to the outdoor unit 300 and transmit status signals or control signals.
[0071] The connection pipeline 200 can also be provided with a protective cover to insulate the refrigerant pipe 212 and protect the refrigerant pipe 212, the drain pipe 214 and the cable line 216.
[0072] In some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, there are multiple storage spaces 500. The indoor unit 100 is embedded and installed in one of the storage spaces 500.
[0073] In this embodiment, the indoor unit 100 is an embedded air conditioner, which is embedded and installed in a cabinet compartment of the furniture cabinet 400, which can reduce the space occupied by the indoor unit 100 and improve the consistency of the home decoration style. Other cabinet compartments or drawers can be used for placing items.
[0074] The cabinet compartment where the indoor unit 100 is located can be at the bottom of the furniture cabinet 400, or can be in the middle or upper part of the furniture cabinet 400 in the vertical direction. Exemplarily, such as Figure 1 As shown, storage spaces 500 for placing items are provided both above and below the cabinet compartment where the indoor unit 100 is located.
[0075] The indoor unit 100 can be floor-mounted, that is, the chassis of the indoor unit 100 is placed on the bottom plate of the corresponding cabinet compartment. The indoor unit 100 can also be wall-mounted, that is, the rear end of the indoor unit 100 is hung on the back panel of the corresponding cabinet compartment.
[0076] In some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 8 shown, the indoor unit 100 is vertically arranged. At least one air inlet 140 and at least one air outlet 160 are provided on the front panel 120 of the indoor unit 100.
[0077] In this embodiment, both the air inlet 140 and the air outlet 160 of the indoor unit 100 are provided on the front panel 120. In this way, it is possible to eliminate the need to provide an air inlet space on the left or right side or the rear side of the indoor unit 100, and improve the compactness of the furniture cabinet 400.
[0078] In some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present utility model, the furniture cabinet 400 is a combination of one or more of a cabinet, a wardrobe, a TV cabinet, and a bookcase.
[0079] Up to this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications that conform to the principles of the present utility model can still be directly determined or derived from the content disclosed in the present utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the scope of the present utility model should be understood and determined to cover all these other variations or modifications.
Claims
1. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: Indoor unit; A connecting pipeline, the connecting pipeline comprising a refrigerant pipe; two ends of the connecting pipeline are respectively connected to the indoor unit and the outdoor unit of the air conditioner; The connecting line is at least partially located between the storage space and the roof of the furniture cabinet.
2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the connecting pipeline are detachably fixedly connected to the indoor unit and the outdoor unit through connecting ends.
3. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting pipeline includes a first connecting section, a second connecting section and a third connecting section connected in sequence; one end of the first connecting section is connected to the outdoor unit, one end of the third connecting section is connected to the indoor unit, and the second connecting section is located indoors; The furniture cabinet comprises a cabinet top plate, and the distance between the cabinet top plate and the roof is less than 100 mm; the second connecting section is located on the upper side of the cabinet top plate and on the lower side of the roof.
4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second connecting section is located between the front end and the rear end of the cabinet top plate.
5. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting pipeline includes a first connecting section, a second connecting section and a third connecting section connected in sequence; one end of the first connecting section is connected to the outdoor unit, one end of the third connecting section is connected to the indoor unit, and the second connecting section is located indoors; The furniture cabinet comprises a cabinet top line, and the distance between the lower end of the cabinet top line and the roof is less than 100 mm; the second connecting section is located on the upper side of the bottom end of the cabinet top line and on the lower side of the roof.
6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second connecting section is located at the upper side of the bottom end of the cabinet top line and at the lower side of the top end of the cabinet top line.
7. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cabinet top line includes a front top line and a side top line; The second connecting section is located at the rear side of the front top line.
8. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting pipeline also includes a drainage pipe and a cable.
9. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are multiple storage spaces; The indoor unit is embedded and installed in one of the storage spaces.
10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that: The indoor unit is arranged vertically; at least one air inlet and at least one air outlet are arranged on the front panel of the indoor unit; The furniture cabinet is a combination of one or more of a cupboard, a wardrobe, a TV cabinet, and a bookcase.