Air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model provides an air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of air conditioners. The air conditioner comprises a middle frame, a humidifying module and a water tank module. The humidifying module is arranged in the middle frame; the water tank module is arranged at one end outside the middle frame, connected with the humidifying module and used for supplying water to the humidifying module. The water tank module is independently arranged at one end outside the middle frame, so that the water tank module is convenient to disassemble, a user can conveniently add water, the user can conveniently observe the condition of a water tank in the water tank module more visually, and therefore the user can add water in time; the situation that the humidification function is interrupted due to the fact that the water tank cannot supply water to the humidification module in the normal operation process of the air conditioner is avoided, and therefore the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and more specifically, to an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, users' requirements for the functions and comfort of air conditioners are also constantly increasing. Therefore, more and more air conditioners are provided with a humidification function to humidify the air when the indoor environment is relatively dry, thereby improving the user's comfort.

[0003] However, the design of the water tank module of the existing air conditioner is unreasonable, which is not convenient for users to observe the water level, resulting in the user's inability to add water to the water tank in time, thus affecting the user experience. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an air conditioner that can facilitate users to more intuitively observe the water tank situation in the water tank module, avoid the interruption of the humidification function caused by the inability of the water tank to supply water to the humidification module during the normal operation of the air conditioner, and thus improve the user experience.

[0005] The embodiments of the utility model are implemented as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, the utility model provides an air conditioner, including:

[0007] A middle frame;

[0008] A humidification module disposed in the middle frame;

[0009] A water tank module detachably disposed at one end outside the middle frame, the water tank module being connected to the humidification module for supplying water to the humidification module.

[0010] In the above embodiment, by separately disposing the water tank module at one end outside the middle frame, it is not only convenient for the user to disassemble the water tank module for adding water, but also enables the user to more intuitively observe the water tank situation in the water tank module, so that the user can add water in time, avoiding the interruption of the humidification function caused by the inability of the water tank to supply water to the humidification module during the normal operation of the air conditioner, and thus improving the user experience.

[0011] In an alternative embodiment, the water tank module includes a housing and a water tank, the water tank is disposed inside the housing, the housing is connected to the middle frame, and the housing is provided with a window for exposing the water tank.

[0012] In the above embodiments, the water tank is detachably arranged inside the housing to facilitate removing the water tank and adding water to the water tank. By providing a visible window on the housing to expose the water tank, it is convenient for the user to observe the water level in the water tank, ensuring that the user can observe in time when the water level in the water tank is insufficient and add water to the water tank in time.

[0013] In an alternative embodiment, the water tank is made of a transparent material.

[0014] In the above embodiments, by making the water tank of a transparent material, it is convenient for the user to directly observe the water level in the water tank.

[0015] In an alternative embodiment, a floating member is further arranged inside the water tank, and the floating member is used to indicate the water level in the water tank.

[0016] In the above embodiments, by arranging a floating member inside the water tank to more intuitively display the water level in the water tank, the user can more accurately observe the water level in the water tank, avoiding errors between the actual water level and the water level observed by the user due to reasons such as the perspective height difference or the refraction of light.

[0017] In an alternative embodiment, the water tank module further includes a tray, the tray is movably arranged on the housing, and the water tank is detachably arranged on the tray.

[0018] In the above embodiments, by movably arranging the tray on the housing, when it is necessary to remove the water tank, the user can move the tray to a suitable position, thereby facilitating the user to remove the water tank. After the user finishes adding water, it is also convenient for the user to assemble the water tank onto the tray and push the tray up to the assembly position of the housing.

[0019] In an alternative embodiment, the window is rectangular, and the long side of the window extends along the vertical direction of the housing.

[0020] In the above embodiments, by setting the window to be rectangular, the window has a large enough area to ensure that the user can more clearly and intuitively observe the water level situation in the water tank; and the long side of the window extends along the vertical direction to ensure that the entire water tank can be displayed as much as possible in the vertical direction, so that the user can observe any water level in the water tank.

[0021] In an alternative embodiment, the water tank is provided with a maximum liquid level indication line.

[0022] In the above embodiments, by providing a maximum liquid level indication line on the water tank, it is convenient for the user to have a water level reference when adding water to the water tank, avoiding the user adding too much water and causing water to spill into the tray when installing the water tank, and also avoiding the user adding too little water and affecting the use experience.

[0023] In an alternative embodiment, the air conditioner further includes a front panel which covers the outside of the middle frame, and the front panel exposes the water tank module.

[0024] In the above embodiment, by arranging the front panel outside the middle frame, it can play a role in protecting the middle frame and its internal components, and the front panel only covers the middle frame, thus exposing the water tank module, making the water level of the water tank more intuitive.

[0025] In an alternative embodiment, a notch is provided at the bottom of the front panel, and the humidification module is arranged between the front panel and the middle frame and corresponds to the notch.

[0026] In the above embodiment, since the humidification module is arranged at the air outlet of the middle frame and the humidification module is arranged at the notch, when the air wheel in the middle frame runs normally to blow air through the air outlet, the blown air will pass through the humidification module and blow out the moisture on the humidification module, thereby realizing the humidification function of the air conditioner.

[0027] In an alternative embodiment, the humidification module includes a wet film holder and a wet film. The wet film holder is arranged between the front panel and the middle frame and corresponds to the notch. The wet film is arranged on the wet film holder, and the water tank module is used to provide moisture for the wet film.

[0028] In the above embodiment, the wet film holder is arranged at the air outlet of the middle frame and corresponds to the notch of the front panel. Thus, when the air wheel arranged in the middle frame starts to blow air through the air outlet, the blown air passes through the wet film arranged on the wet film holder, blowing out the moisture of the wet film from the notch, and enabling the moisture of the wet film to evaporate, thereby realizing the humidification function of the air conditioner.

[0029] The beneficial effects of the air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present utility model include: by arranging the water tank module separately at one end outside the middle frame, it is not only convenient to disassemble the water tank module for the user to add water, but also enables the user to more intuitively observe the situation of the water tank in the water tank module, so that the user can add water in time, avoiding the interruption of the humidification function due to the inability of the water tank to supply water to the humidification module during the normal operation of the air conditioner, thus improving the user experience. Description of the Drawings

[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present utility model, and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other relevant drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0031] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the air conditioner structure provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 Exploded view of the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 3 Cross-sectional view of the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0034] Reference numerals: 10 - air conditioner; 100 - middle frame; 110 - air outlet; 200 - humidification module; 210 - wet film holder; 220 - wet film; 300 - water tank module; 310 - housing; 311 - window; 320 - water tank; 321 - highest liquid level indication line; 330 - tray; 400 - front panel; 410 - notch. Detailed implementation manners

[0035] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Apparently, the described embodiments are some but not all of the embodiments of the present utility model. Usually, the components of the embodiments of the present utility model described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0036] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model claimed, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0037] It should be noted that: similar reference numerals and letters indicate similar items in the following accompanying drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one accompanying drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent accompanying drawings.

[0038] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship when the product of the present utility model is normally placed. It is only for the convenience of describing 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 construed as a limitation of the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used for descriptive distinction and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0039] In addition, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or hanging vertically, but can be slightly inclined. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly inclined.

[0040] In the description of the present invention, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "arranged", "installed", "connected" and "coupled" 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, and can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0041] With the improvement of people's living standards, users' requirements for the functions and comfort of air conditioners are also constantly increasing. Therefore, more and more air conditioners are provided with a humidifying function to humidify when the indoor environment is relatively dry, so as to improve the user's comfort.

[0042] However, the design of the water tank module of the existing air conditioner is unreasonable, which is not convenient for users to observe the water level, resulting in users being unable to add water to the water tank in time, thus affecting the user experience.

[0043] Based on the above problems, an embodiment of the present invention provides an air conditioner, which includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. The indoor unit and the outdoor unit are usually connected through pipes, and the indoor unit is usually a suspended indoor unit.

[0044] Specifically, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 , the indoor unit includes a middle frame 100, a humidifying module 200 and a water tank module 300.

[0045] Among them, the middle frame 100 is provided with an air outlet 110, the humidifying module 200 is arranged at the air outlet 110 of the middle frame 100; the water tank module 300 is detachably arranged at one end outside the middle frame 100, and the water tank module 300 is connected to the humidifying module 200 for supplying water to the humidifying module 200.

[0046] In this embodiment, by separately arranging the water tank module 300 at one end outside the middle frame 100, not only is it convenient to disassemble the water tank module 300 for the user to add water, but also it is convenient for the user to more intuitively observe the situation of the water tank 320 in the water tank module 300, so that the user can add water in time, avoiding the humidifying function from being interrupted due to the water tank 320 being unable to supply water to the humidifying module 200 during the normal operation of the air conditioner 10, thus improving the user experience.

[0047] It can be understood that the water tank module 300 and the humidification module 200 can be connected by a pipeline, and the water in the water tank module 300 can be transported to the humidification module 200 by a water pump.

[0048] Furthermore, the water tank module 300 includes a shell 310 and a water tank 320 . The water tank 320 is disposed in the shell 310 . The shell 310 is connected to the middle frame 100 . The shell 310 is provided with a window 311 . The window 311 is used to expose the water tank 320 .

[0049] In this embodiment, the water tank 320 is detachably disposed in the housing 310, so as to facilitate the removal of the water tank 320 and the addition of water to the water tank 320. By providing a visible window 311 in the housing 310 to expose the water tank 320, it is convenient for the user to observe the water level in the water tank 320, ensuring that the user can observe in time when the water level in the water tank 320 is insufficient, and add water to the water tank 320 in time.

[0050] It should be noted that the window 311 is an opening provided in the housing 310. The window 311 can also be an opening provided in the housing 310 or a transparent structure provided in the opening. As long as the user can observe the water level of the water tank 320 from the outside, no specific limitation is made here.

[0051] Furthermore, the water tank 320 is made of a transparent material.

[0052] In this embodiment, the water tank 320 is made of a transparent material so that the user can directly observe the water level in the water tank 320 .

[0053] Furthermore, a floating member (not shown) is provided in the water tank 320 , and the floating member is used to display the water level in the water tank 320 .

[0054] In this embodiment, a floating member is provided in the water tank 320 to more intuitively display the water level in the water tank 320, so that the user can observe the water level in the water tank 320 more accurately, thereby avoiding errors between the actual water level and the water level observed by the user due to height differences in viewing angles or refraction of light.

[0055] Optionally, in order to further make the floating piece play a striking marking role, the outer tube of the floating piece can also be coated with a color-developing material.

[0056] Furthermore, the water tank module 300 further includes a tray 330 , which is movably disposed on the housing 310 , and the water tank 320 is detachably disposed on the tray 330 .

[0057] In this embodiment, the tray 330 is movably arranged in the housing 310. When it is necessary to remove the water tank 320, the user can pull down the tray 330 to move to a suitable position, so as to facilitate the user to remove the water tank 320 from the tray 330; after the user finishes adding water, it is also convenient for the user to assemble the water tank 320 onto the tray 330 and push the tray 330 upward to the assembly position of the housing 310, so as to install the water tank 320 filled with water in place.

[0058] It can be understood that the water tank module 300 is usually further provided with a sliding component (not shown in the figure). The tray 330 is connected to the housing 310 through the sliding component. Therefore, the user only needs to pull the tray 330 to slide relative to the housing 310, and the tray 330 and the water tank 320 can be moved to a position convenient for the user to disassemble the water tank 320.

[0059] Further, the window 311 is rectangular, and the long side of the window 311 extends along the vertical direction of the housing 310.

[0060] In this embodiment, by setting the window 311 to a rectangular shape, the window 311 has a sufficiently large area, so as to ensure that the user can more clearly and intuitively observe the water level of the water tank 320; and the long side of the window 311 extends along the vertical direction to ensure that the window 311 can display the entire water tank 320 as much as possible in the vertical direction, so that the user can observe the water level at any height in the water tank 320.

[0061] Further, the water tank 320 is provided with a maximum liquid level indication line 321.

[0062] In this embodiment, by setting the maximum liquid level indication line 321 on the water tank 320, it is convenient for the user to have a water level reference when adding water to the water tank 320, avoiding the user adding too much water and causing water to spill into the tray 330 when installing the water tank 320, and also avoiding the user adding too little water, which affects the use experience.

[0063] Optionally, the maximum liquid level indication line 321 can be a horizontal line set on the outer wall of the water tank 320 and marked with the word "MAX" to play a prominent role.

[0064] Further, the air conditioner 10 further includes a front panel 400. The front panel 400 covers the outside of the middle frame 100, and the front panel 400 exposes the water tank module 300.

[0065] In this embodiment, by setting the front panel 400 outside the middle frame 100, it plays a role in protecting the middle frame 100 and its internal components, and the front panel 400 only covers the middle frame 100, that is, the water tank module 300 is exposed, so that the water level of the water tank 320 is more intuitive.

[0066] Further, a notch 410 is provided at the bottom of the front panel 400, and the humidification module 200 is disposed at the notch 410 between the front panel 400 and the middle frame 100.

[0067] In this embodiment, since the humidification module 200 is disposed at the air outlet 110 of the middle frame 100 and at the notch 410, when the wind wheel in the middle frame 100 operates normally to blow air through the air outlet 110, the blown air will pass through the humidification module 200 and blow out the moisture on the humidification module 200, thereby realizing the humidification function of the air conditioner 10.

[0068] Further, the front panel 400 is detachably connected to the middle frame 100, so as to facilitate the user to disassemble the front panel 400 for overhauling or replacing the components in the middle frame 100.

[0069] Further, the humidification module 200 includes a wet film holder 210 and a wet film 220. The wet film holder 210 is disposed between the front panel 400 and the middle frame 100 and corresponds to the notch 410. The wet film 220 is disposed on the wet film holder 210, and the water tank module 300 is used to supply moisture to the wet film 220.

[0070] In this embodiment, the wet film holder 210 is disposed at the air outlet 110 of the middle frame 100 and corresponds to the notch 410 of the front panel 400. Thus, when the wind wheel disposed in the middle frame 100 starts to blow air through the air outlet 110, the blown air passes through the wet film 220 disposed on the wet film holder 210, thereby blowing out the moisture of the wet film 220 from the notch 410 and enabling the moisture of the wet film 220 to evaporate, thereby realizing the humidification function of the air conditioner 10.

[0071] In summary, the present utility model provides an air conditioner 10. By separately disposing the water tank module 300 at one end outside the middle frame 100, it is not only convenient to disassemble the water tank module 300 for the user to add water, but also enables the user to more intuitively observe the situation of the water tank 320 in the water tank module 300, so that the user can add water in time, avoiding the interruption of the humidification function caused by the inability of the water tank 320 to supply water to the humidification module 200 during the normal operation of the air conditioner 10, thereby improving the user experience.

[0072] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. For those skilled in the art, the present utility model may have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Comprising: A middle frame (100); A humidification module (200), the humidification module (200) being arranged in the middle frame (100); A water tank module (300), the water tank module (300) being detachably arranged at one end outside the middle frame (100), the water tank module (300) being connected to the humidification module (200) for supplying water to the humidification module (200).

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that The water tank module (300) includes a housing (310) and a water tank (320), the water tank (320) being arranged inside the housing (310), the housing (310) being connected to the middle frame (100), the housing (310) being provided with a window (311), the window (311) being used to expose the water tank (320).

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein, The water tank (320) is made of a transparent material.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that A floating member is further arranged inside the water tank (320), the floating member being used to indicate the water level inside the water tank (320).

5. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water tank module (300) further includes a tray (330), the tray (330) being movably arranged in the housing (310), the water tank (320) being detachably arranged on the tray (330).

6. The air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein The window (311) is rectangular, and the long side of the window (311) extends along the vertical direction of the housing (310).

7. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water tank (320) is provided with a maximum liquid level indication line (321).

8. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that The air conditioner further includes a front panel (400), the front panel (400) covering the outside of the middle frame (100), and the front panel (400) exposing the water tank module (300).

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, wherein, A notch (410) is arranged at the bottom of the front panel (400), the humidification module (200) being arranged between the front panel (400) and the middle frame (100) and corresponding to the notch (410).

10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, wherein The humidification module (200) includes a wet film holder (210) and a wet film (220), the wet film holder (210) being arranged between the front panel (400) and the middle frame (100) and corresponding to the notch (410), the wet film (220) being arranged on the wet film holder (210), the water tank module (300) being used to supply moisture to the wet film (220).

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