Air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model provides an air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of air conditioning equipment. The indoor unit comprises a water tank and a middle frame. The middle frame comprises a first installation part and a second installation part, the first installation part is located at one end of the second installation part, the water tank is arranged on the first installation part, the second installation part is used for arranging the air supply assembly, and the first installation part is provided with a first window used for exposing the water tank. The water tank is arranged on the first mounting part, the first window is formed in the first mounting part, and the water tank is exposed through the first window, so that a user can directly observe the water level of the water tank conveniently, and the user can add water in time conveniently; and interruption of the humidifying function of the air conditioner caused by insufficient water in the water tank in the normal operation process of the air conditioner is avoided, so that the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioning equipment, and more particularly 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 humidifying function to humidify the air when the indoor environment is relatively dry, thereby improving the user's comfort.

[0003] However, the water tank module of the existing air conditioner is not reasonably designed, which is not convenient for users to observe the water level, resulting in the user being unable 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 situation of the water tank in the water tank module, avoid the interruption of the humidifying function caused by the inability of the water tank to supply water to the humidifying 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, comprising:

[0007] A water tank;

[0008] A middle frame, the middle frame includes a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion, the first mounting portion is located at one end of the second mounting portion, the water tank is arranged on the first mounting portion, the second mounting portion is used for arranging a blowing component, and the first mounting portion is provided with a first window for exposing the water tank.

[0009] In the above embodiment, by arranging the water tank on the first mounting portion and providing a first window on the first mounting portion to expose the water tank through the first window, it is convenient for users to directly observe the water level of the water tank, so that users can add water in time, avoiding the interruption of the humidifying function of the air conditioner due to insufficient water volume in the water tank during normal operation, thus improving the user experience.

[0010] In an alternative embodiment, the air conditioner further includes a front panel that covers the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion, and the front panel is provided with a second window corresponding to the first window for exposing the water tank.

[0011] In the above embodiment, by covering the first and second mounting portions of the middle frame with the front panel, the middle frame can be protected; and a second window is provided on the front panel opposite to the first window, so that the first window is exposed through the second window, and thus the first window is exposed, so that the user can observe the water level in the water tank through the second window and the first window.

[0012] In an alternative embodiment, the first window and / or the second window is provided with a transparent structure.

[0013] In the above embodiment, by providing a transparent structure on the first window or the second window, or on both the first window and the second window at the same time, it is convenient for the user to observe the water level in the water tank through the first window and the second window, and it can also play an isolation and protection role to prevent dust, mosquitoes, etc. from entering the water tank and polluting the water source.

[0014] In an alternative embodiment, the second window extends vertically upward from the bottom of the front panel.

[0015] In the above embodiment, since the indoor unit of the air conditioner is usually hung on the wall, the second window is provided at the bottom position of the front panel for the convenience of the user to view; and the second window extends vertically upward to ensure that the second window can display the entire water tank as much as possible in the vertical direction, so that the user can observe the water level at any height in the water tank.

[0016] In an alternative embodiment, the second window is strip-shaped.

[0017] In the above embodiment, by setting the second window to be strip-shaped, the front panel can be made beautiful and tidy, and the user can directly observe the water level in the water tank through the second window.

[0018] In an alternative embodiment, the top of the front panel is rotatably connected to the middle frame. The front panel is provided with a first connecting portion, and the middle frame is provided with a second connecting portion. The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are detachably connected.

[0019] In the above embodiment, by engaging or disassembling the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, the front panel can be covered on the middle frame or opened to expose the middle frame, so as to facilitate the maintenance, repair or replacement of the water tank arranged in the first mounting portion and the air supply component arranged in the second mounting portion, etc.

[0020] In an alternative embodiment, a notch is provided at the bottom of the front panel. The air conditioner further includes a humidifying member. The humidifying member is arranged in the second mounting portion and corresponds to the notch. The humidifying member is connected to the water tank, and the water tank is used to supply water to the humidifying member.

[0021] In the above embodiment, by providing the air outlet of the second mounting portion provided on the middle frame and arranging the humidifying member corresponding to the notch, when the air supply component in the second mounting portion supplies air to the air outlet, the blown air can pass through the humidifying member and blow out the moisture on the humidifying member, thereby realizing the humidifying function of the air conditioner.

[0022] In an alternative embodiment, the water tank is made of a transparent material.

[0023] In the above embodiment, by setting the water tank to be made of a transparent material, it is more convenient for the user to directly observe the water level in the water tank.

[0024] In an alternative embodiment, a floating member is further provided in the water tank, and the floating member is used to indicate the water level in the water tank.

[0025] In the above embodiment, by providing a floating member in 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.

[0026] In an alternative embodiment, the air conditioner further includes a tray, the tray is slidably provided on the middle frame, and the water tank is detachably provided on the tray.

[0027] In the above embodiment, by movably arranging the tray on the first mounting portion of the middle frame, when the water tank needs to be removed, the user can pull down the tray to a suitable height, thereby facilitating the user to remove the water tank from the tray; 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 upward to the assembly position of the first mounting portion, thereby realizing the installation of the water tank filled with water in place.

[0028] The beneficial effects of the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present invention include: by arranging the water tank in the first mounting portion and providing a first window in the first mounting portion to expose the water tank through the first window, it is convenient for the user to directly observe the water level of the water tank, thereby facilitating the user to add water in time and avoiding the interruption of the humidifying function of the air conditioner due to insufficient water volume in the water tank during the normal operation of the air conditioner, thus improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required to be used in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention, and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0030] Figure 1 One of the schematic structural diagrams of the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 2 Another schematic structural diagram of the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0032] Reference numerals: 10 - air conditioner; 100 - water tank; 200 - middle frame; 210 - first mounting part; 211 - first window; 220 - second mounting part; 230 - second connecting part; 300 - front panel; 310 - second window; 320 - notch; 330 - first connecting part; 400 - humidifying member; 500 - tray. Detailed implementation manners

[0033] 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. The components of the embodiments of the present utility model usually described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0034] Therefore, the detailed description of the embodiments of the present utility model provided in the accompanying drawings below is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present utility model, 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 creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0035] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters denote like items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0036] 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 in which the product of this utility model is usually placed when in use. 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 thus should not 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 understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0037] In addition, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not require the components 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.

[0038] In the description of the present utility model, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, 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 it 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 utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0039] With the improvement of people's living standards, users' requirements for the functions and comfort of air conditioners are also continuously increasing. Therefore, more and more air conditioners are provided with a humidifying function to humidify the air when the indoor environment is relatively dry, thereby improving the user's comfort during use.

[0040] 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.

[0041] Based on the above problems, the embodiment of the present utility model 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.

[0042] Specifically, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the indoor unit of the air conditioner 10 includes a water tank 100 and a middle frame 200.

[0043] Among them, the middle frame 200 includes a first installation part 210 and a second installation part 220. The first installation part 210 is located at one end of the second installation part 220. The water tank 100 is arranged on the first installation part 210. The second installation part 220 is used to arrange a air supply component. The first installation part 210 is provided with a first window 211, and the first window 211 is used to expose the water tank 100.

[0044] In this embodiment, by arranging the water tank 100 on the first installation part 210 and providing the first window 211 on the first installation part 210 to expose the water tank 100 through the first window 211, it is convenient for users to directly observe the water level of the water tank 100, so that users can add water in time, avoiding the interruption of the humidifying function of the air conditioner 10 due to insufficient water volume in the water tank 100 during the normal operation of the air conditioner 10, thus improving the user experience.

[0045] It can be understood that the air supply component includes conventional components such as a motor and a wind wheel disposed in the indoor unit, which will not be elaborated in detail here.

[0046] Furthermore, the air conditioner 10 further includes a front panel 300. The front panel 300 covers the first installation portion 210 and the second installation portion 220. The front panel 300 is provided with a second window 310. The second window 310 is correspondingly arranged with the first window 211, and the second window 310 is used to expose the water tank 100.

[0047] In this embodiment, by covering the first installation portion 210 and the second installation portion 220 of the middle frame 200 with the front panel 300, the function of protecting the middle frame 200 can be achieved; and a second window 310 opposite to the first window 211 is arranged on the front panel 300, so that the first window 211 is exposed through the second window 310, and thus the first window 211 is exposed, so that the user can observe the water level in the water tank 100 through the second window 310 and the first window 211.

[0048] Furthermore, the air conditioner 10 further includes a humidifying member 400. A notch 320 is provided at the bottom of the front panel 300. The humidifying member 400 is arranged in the second installation portion 220 and correspondingly arranged with the notch 320. The humidifying member 400 is connected to the water tank 100, and the water tank 100 is used to supply water to the humidifying member 400.

[0049] In this embodiment, by arranging the air outlet in the second installation portion 220 of the middle frame 200 and making the humidifying member 400 correspondingly arranged with the notch 320. Therefore, when the air supply component in the second installation portion 220 blows air to the air outlet, the blown air can pass through the humidifying member 400, and the moisture on the humidifying member 400 is blown out, thereby realizing the humidifying function of the air conditioner 10.

[0050] It can be understood that the water tank 100 and the humidifying member 400 can be connected by a pipeline, and the water in the water tank 100 is pumped to the humidifying member 400 by a water pump.

[0051] Furthermore, both the first window 211 and the second window 310 are set as transparent structures.

[0052] In this embodiment, by setting a transparent structure on the first window 211 or the second window 310, or simultaneously on the first window 211 and the second window 310, it is convenient for the user to observe the water level of the water tank 100 through the first window 211 and the second window 310, and at the same time, it can play an isolation and protection role to prevent dust, mosquitoes, etc. from entering the water tank 100 and polluting the water source.

[0053] Furthermore, the second window 310 extends vertically upward from the bottom of the front panel 300.

[0054] In this embodiment, since the indoor unit of the air conditioner 10 is usually hung on the wall, the second window 310 is set at the bottom position of the front panel 300 to facilitate user viewing; and the second window 310 extends vertically upward to ensure that the second window 310 can display the entire water tank 100 as much as possible in the vertical direction, so that the user can observe the water level at any height in the water tank 100.

[0055] Furthermore, the second window 310 is in a long strip shape.

[0056] In this embodiment, by configuring the second window 310 to be in a strip shape, the front panel 300 can be made beautiful and neat, and the user can visually observe the water level in the water tank 100 through the second window 310 .

[0057] Furthermore, the water tank 100 is made of a transparent material.

[0058] In this embodiment, the water tank 100 is made of a transparent material, so that the user can directly observe the water level in the water tank 100 more conveniently.

[0059] Furthermore, a floating member (not shown) is provided in the water tank 100 , and the floating member is used to display the water level in the water tank 100 .

[0060] In this embodiment, a floating member is provided in the water tank 100 to more intuitively display the water level in the water tank 100, so that the user can observe the water level in the water tank 100 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.

[0061] 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.

[0062] Furthermore, the front panel 300 is detachably connected to the middle frame 200 , so that the user can conveniently disassemble the front panel 300 to inspect, maintain or replace the components in the middle frame 200 .

[0063] In detail, the top of the front panel 300 is rotatably connected to the middle frame 200, the front panel 300 is provided with a first connection part 330, and the middle frame 200 is provided with a second connection part 230, and the first connection part 330 and the second connection part 230 are detachably connected.

[0064] In this embodiment, the first connecting portion 330 and the second connecting portion 230 may be snap structures. Therefore, by snapping or disassembling the first connecting portion 330 and the second connecting portion 230, the front panel 300 can be covered on the middle frame 200 or opened to expose the middle frame 200, so as to facilitate the maintenance, repair or replacement of the water tank 100 arranged in the first installation portion 210 and the score feeding assembly arranged in the second installation portion 220, etc.

[0065] Further, the air conditioner 10 further includes a tray 500. The tray 500 is slidably arranged on the middle frame 200, and the water tank 100 is detachably arranged on the tray 500.

[0066] In this embodiment, by movably arranging the tray 500 in the first installation portion 210 of the middle frame 200, when the water tank 100 needs to be removed, the user can pull down the tray 500 to a suitable height, so as to facilitate the user to remove the water tank 100 from the tray 500; after the user finishes adding water, it is also convenient for the user to assemble the water tank 100 onto the tray 500 and push the tray 500 upward to the assembly position of the first installation portion 210, so as to install the water tank 100 full of water in place.

[0067] In summary, the present utility model provides an air conditioner 10. By arranging the water tank 100 in the first installation portion 210 and arranging a first window 211 in the first installation portion 210 to expose the water tank 100 through the first window 211, it is convenient for the user to directly observe the water level of the water tank 100, so as to facilitate the user to add water in time and avoid the humidification function of the air conditioner 10 being interrupted due to insufficient water volume in the water tank 100 during the normal operation of the air conditioner 10, thereby improving the user experience.

[0068] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model. For those skilled in the art, the present utility model can have various changes and modifications. 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 water tank (100); A middle frame (200), the middle frame (200) includes a first mounting portion (210) and a second mounting portion (220), the first mounting portion (210) is located at one end of the second mounting portion (220), the water tank (100) is arranged on the first mounting portion (210), the second mounting portion (220) is used for arranging a blowing component, the first mounting portion (210) is provided with a first window (211), and the first window (211) is used for exposing the water tank (100).

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air conditioner further includes a front panel (300), the front panel (300) covers the first mounting portion (210) and the second mounting portion (220), the front panel (300) is provided with a second window (310), the second window (310) is arranged corresponding to the first window (211), and the second window (310) is used for exposing the water tank (100).

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein, The first window (211) and / or the second window (310) is provided with a transparent structure.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second window (310) extends vertically upward from the bottom of the front panel (300).

5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second window (310) is strip-shaped.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the front panel (300) is rotatably connected to the middle frame (200), the front panel (300) is provided with a first connecting portion (330), the middle frame (200) is provided with a second connecting portion (230), and the first connecting portion (330) and the second connecting portion (230) are detachably connected.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the front panel (300) is provided with a notch (320), the air conditioner further includes a humidifying member (400), the humidifying member (400) is arranged on the second mounting portion (220) and corresponds to the notch (320), the humidifying member (400) is connected to the water tank (100), and the water tank (100) is used for supplying water to the humidifying member (400).

8. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank (100) is made of a transparent material.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein A floating member is further arranged in the water tank (100), and the floating member is used for indicating the water level in the water tank (100).

10. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air conditioner further includes a tray (500), the tray (500) is slidably arranged on the middle frame (200), and the water tank (100) is detachably arranged on the tray (500).

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