Air conditioner
The mechanism with connection elements simplifies the installation and removal of water tanks in air conditioners, addressing installation issues and improving user experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422377347.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-27
AI Technical Summary
The existing air conditioner humidification module water tank is not convenient to install, affecting the user's experience.
Through the cooperation of the first connector and the second connector, the tray is movable and detachable, the water tank is easily installed and fixed, and the sliding component and the elastic buckle structure are combined to ensure the stability of the water tank in the air conditioner.
It realizes convenient disassembly and assembly and stable installation of the water tank, improving the user experience and the aesthetics of the air conditioner.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioners, 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] For a water humidifying air conditioner, the humidifying module usually needs to be filled with water. To facilitate the user to add water, the water tank of the humidifying module is usually designed as a detachable structure. However, the existing water tank of the humidifying module is not convenient to install, which affects the user experience. Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an air conditioner, which can effectively fix the tray by the mutual abutment of the first connecting member and the second connecting member, so as to lock the position of the water tank in the air conditioner and ensure that the water tank is installed in place.
[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 mounting member;
[0008] A first connecting member, which is arranged on the mounting member;
[0009] A tray, which is movably arranged on the mounting member;
[0010] A water tank, which is detachably arranged on the tray;
[0011] A second connecting member, which is arranged on the tray and is used to abut against the first connecting member under the drive of the tray to engage or disengage the engaged state.
[0012] In the above-described embodiment, the tray is movably disposed on the mounting member, and the water tank is detachably disposed on the tray, so that the user can pull the tray to a suitable height position to facilitate the user to remove the water tank from the tray; after the user finishes adding water, it is also convenient to assemble the water tank onto the tray and push the tray to drive the water tank to be installed in place; and a first connecting member is provided on the mounting member, and a second connecting member is provided on the tray, so that when the tray drives the water tank to be assembled onto the mounting member, the first connecting member and the second connecting member abut against each other to be in a clamped state to fix the tray, thereby locking the position of the water tank in the air conditioner to ensure that the water tank is installed in place; the clamped state can also be released by the mutual abutment of the first connecting member and the second connecting member, so as to facilitate moving the tray to remove the water tank.
[0013] In an alternative embodiment, the air conditioner further includes a sliding assembly, both the tray and the mounting member are connected to the sliding assembly, and the tray is movably connected to the mounting member through the sliding assembly.
[0014] In the above-described embodiment, the tray and the mounting member are connected through the sliding assembly, thereby enabling the tray to slide relative to the mounting member under the action of an external force, so as to facilitate the user to pull the tray down to a suitable height, remove the water tank from the tray to add water, and push the tray upward to make the water tank installed in place.
[0015] In an alternative embodiment, the sliding assembly includes a first slide rail and a second slide rail. The first slide rail is connected to the mounting member, the second slide rail is connected to the tray, the first slide rail and the second slide rail are slidably connected, the first connecting member is disposed on the first slide rail, and the second connecting member is disposed on the second slide rail.
[0016] In the above-described embodiment, by disposing the first slide rail on the mounting member and the second slide rail on the tray, the tray is driven to slide the first slide rail relative to the second slide rail, so as to facilitate the user to pull or push the tray.
[0017] In an alternative embodiment, the sliding assembly further includes a third slide rail, and the third slide rail is slidably connected to the first slide rail and the second slide rail.
[0018] In the above-described embodiment, by providing a third slide rail between the first slide rail and the second slide rail, the sliding distance of the tray is extended, ensuring that the user can pull the tray down to a suitable height to remove the water tank from the tray or assemble the water tank onto the tray; moreover, compared with the solution of relatively extending the lengths of the first slide rail and the second slide rail, by adding a third slide rail, the sliding stability of the sliding assembly can also be improved, thereby improving the user experience.
[0019] In an alternative embodiment, the number of the sliding components is multiple. A plurality of the first slide rails are connected to the mounting member, and a plurality of the second slide rails are all connected to the tray.
[0020] In the above embodiment, by providing a plurality of sliding components, so that a plurality of first connecting members are all connected to the mounting member, and a plurality of second slide rails are all connected to the tray, and enabling the plurality of first slide rails to slidably cooperate with the plurality of second slide rails one by one, thereby effectively improving the sliding stability and enhancing the user experience.
[0021] In an alternative embodiment, the number of the first connecting members and the second connecting members is also multiple. A plurality of the first connecting members are provided on the plurality of the first slide rails one by one, a plurality of the second connecting members are provided on the plurality of the second slide rails one by one, and the plurality of the first connecting members are respectively snap-connected to the plurality of the second connecting members.
[0022] In the above embodiment, by providing a plurality of first connecting members and a plurality of second connecting members, and arranging the plurality of first connecting members on the plurality of first slide rails one by one and the plurality of second connecting members on the plurality of second slide rails one by one, when the tray drives the water tank to be installed on the mounting member, the plurality of first connecting members can be simultaneously snap-connected to the plurality of second connecting members one by one, thereby improving the stability of the tray.
[0023] In an alternative embodiment, the first connecting member and the second connecting member are snap-button structures.
[0024] In the above embodiment, the first connecting member and the second connecting member are snap-button structures. This structure is simple and low in cost, and the snap connection or disconnection state can be effectively achieved by pressing, which is convenient to use.
[0025] In an alternative embodiment, the air conditioner further includes a middle frame and a humidifying module. The mounting member is connected to the middle frame. The humidifying module is arranged at one end of the middle frame, and the water tank is connected to the humidifying module for supplying water to the humidifying module.
[0026] In the above embodiment, the humidifying module is arranged at the air outlet of the middle frame, so that when the air outlet component in the middle frame blows air towards the air outlet, the blown air will pass through the humidifying module and blow out the moisture on the humidifying module, thereby realizing the humidifying function of the air conditioner.
[0027] In an alternative embodiment, the humidifying module includes a wet film and a wet film holder. The wet film holder is arranged at the air outlet of the middle frame, the wet film is arranged in the wet film holder, and the water tank is connected to the wet film holder for supplying water to the wet film.
[0028] In the above embodiment, the wet film holder is arranged at the air outlet of the middle frame. Therefore, when the air outlet component arranged in the middle frame blows air towards the air outlet, the blown air passes through the wet film arranged on the wet film holder, thereby blowing out the moisture of the wet film to achieve the humidification function of the air conditioner.
[0029] In an alternative embodiment, the air conditioner further includes a handle, and the handle is telescopically arranged on the tray.
[0030] In the above embodiment, by arranging a telescopic pull on the tray, it is convenient for the user to first pull out the handle from the tray when adding water, and then pull the handle to drive the tray to move downward; in the state where the air conditioner is in use, the handle can be retracted and hidden in the tray to avoid affecting the aesthetics of the air conditioner.
[0031] The beneficial effects of the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present invention include: the tray is movably arranged on the mounting member, and the water tank is detachably arranged on the tray, so that it is convenient for the user to pull the tray to a suitable height position to facilitate the user to remove the water tank from the tray; after the user finishes adding water, it is also convenient to assemble the water tank onto the tray and push the tray to drive the water tank to be installed in place; and a first connecting member is arranged on the mounting member, and a second connecting member is arranged on the tray. When the tray drives the water tank to be assembled onto the mounting member, the first connecting member and the second connecting member are abutted against each other to be in a clamped state to fix the tray, so as to lock the position of the water tank in the air conditioner to ensure that the water tank is installed in place; the clamped state can also be released by the mutual abutment of the first connecting member and the second connecting member, so as to facilitate moving the tray to remove the water tank. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0032] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. 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 also be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.
[0033] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the first state of the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present invention;
[0034] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the second state of the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present invention;
[0035] Figure 3 It is one of the schematic diagrams of the partial structure of the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present invention;
[0036] Figure 4 It is the second of the schematic diagrams of the partial structure of the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present invention;
[0037] Figure 5 Schematic structural diagram of the first connecting member and the second connecting member provided by the embodiment of the present utility model;
[0038] Figure 6 Cross-sectional view of the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present utility model.
[0039] Icons: 10 - air conditioner; 100 - mounting member; 200 - first connecting member; 300 - tray; 400 - water tank; 500 - second connecting member; 600 - sliding assembly; 610 - first slide rail; 620 - second slide rail; 630 - third slide rail; 700 - middle frame; 800 - humidification module; 810 - wet film; 820 - wet film holder; 900 - handle. Specific embodiments
[0040] 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. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present utility model described and illustrated in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0041] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present utility model provided in the drawings 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0042] It should be noted that: Similar reference numerals and letters denote similar 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.
[0043] 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", "inside", "outside", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of the present utility model is usually placed when in use. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and does 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 thus should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used for descriptive distinction and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0044] 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.
[0045] 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 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 invention can be understood according to specific situations.
[0046] 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, so as to improve the user's comfort during use.
[0047] The humidifying module of a water humidifying type air conditioner usually needs to be filled with water. In order to facilitate users to fill water, the water tank of the humidifying module is usually set as a detachable structure; however, the existing water tanks of humidifying modules are not convenient to install, which affects the user experience.
[0048] Based on the above problems, the 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 by pipelines, and the indoor unit is usually a hanging indoor unit.
[0049] Specifically, please refer to Figures 1 to 6 , the indoor unit of the air conditioner 10 includes a mounting member 100, a first connector 200, a tray 300, a water tank 400 and a second connector 500.
[0050] Among them, the first connector 200 is arranged on the mounting member 100; the tray 300 is movably arranged on the mounting member 100; the water tank 400 is detachably arranged on the tray 300; the second connector 500 is arranged on the tray 300, and the second connector 500 is used to abut against the first connector 200 under the drive of the tray 300 to engage or disengage the engagement state.
[0051] In this embodiment, the tray 300 is movably arranged on the mounting member 100, and the water tank 400 is detachably arranged on the tray 300, so that the user can pull the tray 300 to a suitable height position to facilitate the user to remove the water tank 400 from the tray 300; after the user finishes adding water, it is also convenient to assemble the water tank 400 onto the tray 300 and push the tray 300 to drive the water tank 400 to be installed in place; and a first connecting member 200 is arranged on the mounting member 100, and a second connecting member 500 is arranged on the tray 300. When the tray 300 drives the water tank 400 to be assembled onto the mounting member 100, the first connecting member 200 and the second connecting member 500 are in contact with each other to form a clamped state to fix the tray 300, so as to lock the position of the water tank 400 in the air conditioner 10 and ensure that the water tank 400 is installed in place; the clamped state can also be released by the mutual contact of the first connecting member 200 and the second connecting member 500, so as to facilitate moving the tray 300 to remove the water tank 400.
[0052] Furthermore, the air conditioner 10 further includes a sliding assembly 600. Both the tray 300 and the mounting member 100 are connected to the sliding assembly 600, and the tray 300 is movably connected to the mounting member 100 through the sliding assembly 600.
[0053] In this embodiment, the tray 300 and the mounting member 100 are connected through the sliding assembly 600, so as to realize that the tray 300 can slide relative to the mounting member 100 under the action of an external force, so as to facilitate the user to pull the tray 300 down to a suitable height, remove the water tank 400 from the tray 300 to add water, and push the tray 300 upward to make the water tank 400 installed in place.
[0054] Furthermore, the sliding assembly 600 includes a first slide rail 610 and a second slide rail 620. The first slide rail 610 is connected to the mounting member 100, the second slide rail 620 is connected to the tray 300, the first slide rail 610 and the second slide rail 620 are slidably connected, the first connecting member 200 is arranged on the first slide rail 610, and the second connecting member 500 is arranged on the second slide rail 620.
[0055] In this embodiment, by arranging the first slide rail 610 on the mounting member 100 and the second slide rail 620 on the tray 300, the tray 300 is driven to slide the first slide rail 610 relative to the second slide rail 620, so as to facilitate the user to pull or push the tray 300.
[0056] Furthermore, the sliding assembly 600 further includes a third slide rail 630, and the third slide rail 630 is slidably connected to the first slide rail 610 and the second slide rail 620.
[0057] In this embodiment, by arranging a third slide rail 630 between the first slide rail 610 and the second slide rail 620, the sliding distance of the tray 300 is extended, ensuring that the user can pull down the tray 300 to an appropriate height to remove the water tank 400 from the tray 300 or assemble the water tank 400 onto the tray 300. Moreover, compared with the solution of relatively extending the lengths of the first slide rail 610 and the second slide rail 620, by adding the third slide rail 630, the sliding stability of the sliding assembly 600 can be improved, thereby enhancing the user experience.
[0058] Further, the number of the sliding assemblies 600 is multiple. A plurality of first slide rails 610 are connected to the mounting member 100, and a plurality of second slide rails 620 are all connected to the tray 300.
[0059] In this embodiment, by arranging a plurality of sliding assemblies 600, so that a plurality of first connecting members 200 are all connected to the mounting member 100, and a plurality of second slide rails 620 are all connected to the tray 300, and making the plurality of first slide rails 610 slidably cooperate with the plurality of second slide rails 620 one by one, the sliding stability can be effectively improved, thereby enhancing the user experience.
[0060] It can be understood that when the number of the sliding assemblies 600 is multiple, the number of the third slide rails 630 is also multiple, and each of the first slide rail 610 and the second slide rail 620 is connected by the third slide rail 630.
[0061] Further, the number of the first connecting members 200 and the second connecting members 500 is also multiple. A plurality of first connecting members 200 are arranged on the plurality of first slide rails 610 one by one, a plurality of second connecting members 500 are arranged on the plurality of second slide rails 620 one by one, and the plurality of first connecting members 200 are respectively clamped with the plurality of second connecting members 500.
[0062] In this embodiment, by arranging a plurality of first connecting members 200 and a plurality of second connecting members 500, and arranging the plurality of first connecting members 200 on the plurality of first slide rails 610 one by one, and arranging the plurality of second connecting members 500 on the plurality of second slide rails 620 one by one, when the tray 300 drives the water tank 400 to be installed on the mounting member 100, the plurality of first connecting members 200 can be respectively clamped with the plurality of second connecting members 500 one by one, thereby improving the stability of the tray 300.
[0063] Optionally, in this embodiment, the number of the sliding assemblies 600, the first connecting members 200, and the second connecting members 500 is two. The two sliding assemblies 600 are respectively arranged on both sides of the tray 300, the two first connecting members 200 are respectively arranged on the two first slide rails 610, and the two second connecting members 500 are respectively arranged on the second slide rails 620.
[0064] Furthermore, the first connecting member 200 and the second connecting member 500 are snap structures.
[0065] In this embodiment, the first connecting member 200 and the second connecting member 500 are snap structures. This structure is simple and low in cost, and the snap connection or disconnection state can be effectively achieved by pressing, which is convenient to use.
[0066] Optionally, the first connecting member 200 and the second connecting member 500 can be beetle snap structures.
[0067] Furthermore, the air conditioner 10 further includes a middle frame 700 and a humidification module 800. The mounting member 100 is connected to the middle frame 700. The humidification module 800 is disposed at one end of the middle frame 700, and the water tank 400 is connected to the humidification module 800 for supplying water to the humidification module 800.
[0068] In this embodiment, the humidification module 800 is disposed at the air outlet of the middle frame 700. When the air outlet component in the middle frame 700 blows air toward the air outlet, the blown air will pass through the humidification module 800, and the moisture on the humidification module 800 will be blown out, thereby realizing the humidification function of the air conditioner 10.
[0069] Furthermore, the humidification module 800 includes a wet film 810 and a wet film holder 820. The wet film holder 820 is disposed at the air outlet of the middle frame 700, the wet film 810 is disposed within the wet film holder 820, and the water tank 400 is connected to the wet film holder 820 for supplying water to the wet film 810.
[0070] In this embodiment, the wet film holder 820 is disposed at the air outlet of the middle frame 700. Therefore, when the air outlet component disposed in the middle frame 700 blows air toward the air outlet, the blown air passes through the wet film 810 disposed on the wet film holder 820, thereby blowing out the moisture of the wet film 810 and realizing the humidification function of the air conditioner 10.
[0071] Furthermore, the air conditioner 10 further includes a handle 900, and the handle 900 is telescopically disposed on the tray 300.
[0072] In this embodiment, by providing a telescopic pull on the tray 300, it is convenient for the user to first pull out the handle 900 from the tray 300 when adding water, and then pull the handle 900 to drive the tray 300 to move downward; in the usage state of the air conditioner 10, the handle 900 can be retracted and hidden within the tray 300 to avoid affecting the aesthetics of the air conditioner 10.
[0073] In summary, the present utility model provides an air conditioner 10. The tray 300 is movably arranged on the mounting member 100, and the water tank 400 is detachably arranged on the tray 300, so that the user can pull the tray 300 to a suitable height position to facilitate the removal of the water tank 400 from the tray 300; after the user finishes adding water, it is also convenient to assemble the water tank 400 onto the tray 300 and push the tray 300 to drive the water tank 400 to be installed in place; and a first connecting member 200 is arranged on the mounting member 100, and a second connecting member 500 is arranged on the tray 300. When the tray 300 drives the water tank 400 to be assembled onto the mounting member 100, the first connecting member 200 and the second connecting member 500 abut against each other to be in a clamped state to fix the tray 300, so as to lock the position of the water tank 400 in the air conditioner 10 and ensure that the water tank 400 is installed in place; the clamped state can also be released by the mutual abutment of the first connecting member 200 and the second connecting member 500, so as to facilitate the movement of the tray 300 to remove the water tank 400.
[0074] The foregoing is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. For those skilled in the art, the present utility model can 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 within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Comprising: A mounting member (100); A first connecting member (200), the first connecting member (200) being disposed on the mounting member (100); A tray (300), the tray (300) being movably disposed on the mounting member (100); A water tank (400), the water tank (400) being detachably disposed on the tray (300); A second connecting member (500), the second connecting member (500) being disposed on the tray (300), the second connecting member (500) being adapted to abut against the first connecting member (200) under the drive of the tray (300) to engage or disengage the engaged state.
2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein The air conditioner further includes a sliding assembly (600), both the tray (300) and the mounting member (100) being connected to the sliding assembly (600), and the tray (300) being movably connected to the mounting member (100) through the sliding assembly (600).
3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sliding assembly (600) includes a first slide rail (610) and a second slide rail (620), the first slide rail (610) being connected to the mounting member (100), the second slide rail (620) being connected to the tray (300), the first slide rail (610) and the second slide rail (620) being slidably connected, the first connecting member (200) being disposed on the first slide rail (610), and the second connecting member (500) being disposed on the second slide rail (620).
4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sliding assembly (600) further includes a third slide rail (630), the third slide rail (630) being slidably connected to the first slide rail (610) and the second slide rail (620).
5. The air conditioner according to claim 3, wherein, The number of the sliding assemblies (600) is multiple, multiple first slide rails (610) being connected to the mounting member (100), and multiple second slide rails (620) all being connected to the tray (300).
6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The number of the first connecting members (200) and the second connecting members (500) is also multiple, multiple first connecting members (200) being correspondingly disposed on multiple first slide rails (610) one by one, multiple second connecting members (500) being correspondingly disposed on multiple second slide rails (620) one by one, and multiple first connecting members (200) being respectively engaged with multiple second connecting members (500).
7. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The first connecting member (200) and the second connecting member (500) are snap structures.
8. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein, The air conditioner further includes a middle frame (700) and a humidifying module (800), the mounting member (100) being connected to the middle frame (700), the humidifying module (800) being disposed at one end of the middle frame (700), and the water tank (400) being connected to the humidifying module (800) for supplying water to the humidifying module (800).
9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The humidification module (800) includes a wet film (810) and a wet film holder (820). The wet film holder (820) is disposed at the air outlet of the middle frame (700), the wet film (810) is disposed within the wet film holder (820), and the water tank (400) is connected to the wet film holder (820) for supplying water to the wet film (810).
10. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air conditioner further includes a handle (900), and the handle (900) is telescopically disposed on the tray (300).