Air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model provides an air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of air conditioners. The air conditioner comprises an air conditioner body, a water tank and a water pump tank, the water pump tank is arranged on the air conditioner body, the water tank is provided with a tank cover and a tank body which are split, the tank cover is connected with the water pump tank, and at least part of the water pump tank extends into the tank body when the tank cover covers the tank body. According to the air conditioner, water in the box body can be prevented from splashing out when the box body is assembled in place, and user experience 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] Some of the air conditioners on the market are equipped with a humidification system, as well as a water tank and a water pump box for replenishing water to the humidification system. The water tank has an open top and lacks a tank cover. The water pump box extends into the water tank. The bottom of the water pump box is provided with a water inlet hole, and a water pump is arranged inside. When the water pump operates, the water entering the water pump box through the water inlet hole is conveyed to the humidification system.

[0003] As the working time of such air conditioners increases, the amount of water in the water tank gradually decreases, so it is necessary to add water to the water tank. Before adding water, the water tank needs to be detached from the air conditioner, and then reinstalled after the water addition is completed. At the moment when the water tank is reassembled in place, affected by the change in the state of the assembly structure, the water tank will inevitably vibrate, and the water contained therein is likely to splash out into the air conditioner or the environment at this time, affecting the user experience. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The problem solved by the utility model is that the water in the water tank of the existing air conditioner splashes out when the assembly is in place.

[0005] To solve the above problem, the utility model provides an air conditioner that can prevent the water in the water tank from splashing out when the assembly is in place, thereby improving the user experience.

[0006] An embodiment of the utility model provides a technical solution:

[0007] An air conditioner includes an air conditioner main body, a water tank, and a water pump box. The water pump box is arranged on the air conditioner main body. The water tank has a separable tank cover and a tank body. The tank cover is connected to the water pump box. In the state where the tank cover covers the tank body, at least part of the water pump box extends into the tank body.

[0008] In practical applications, for the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the utility model, since the tank cover of the water tank is connected to the water pump box, when the water addition to the tank body is completed and the tank body is reassembled to the air conditioner, the water pump box extends into the tank body, and the tank cover covers the tank body, which can prevent the water in the tank body from splashing out. Therefore, the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the utility model can prevent the water in the tank body from splashing out when the assembly is in place, thereby improving the user experience.

[0009] In an alternative embodiment, at least part of the structure of the tank cover and the water pump box is integrally formed.

[0010] Integrally forming at least part of the structure of the tank cover and the water pump box can ensure the integrity and stability of the overall structure.

[0011] In an alternative embodiment, at least one of the box body and the box cover is provided with a seal. In a state where the box cover and the box body are closed, the seal seals the gap between the box cover and the box body.

[0012] The seal can be a sealing gasket provided on the opening end face or side face of the box body. When the box body is assembled in place, the box body and the box cover are closed, and the two squeeze the seal to seal the gap, further improving the splash-proof effect.

[0013] In an alternative embodiment, the box cover includes a cover body and a skirt protruding from a peripheral edge of one side of the cover body. The cover body is connected to the water pump box. In a state where the box cover and the box body are closed, the opening end of the box body extends into one end of the skirt away from the cover body.

[0014] When the box body is assembled in place, the opening of the box body is inside the skirt and surrounded circumferentially by the skirt. The water splashing out from the opening of the box body will be blocked by the cover body and the skirt and cannot enter the air conditioner main body or the environment.

[0015] In an alternative embodiment, a guiding sliding end wall is inclined at one end of the skirt away from the cover body. From the end close to the cover body to the end away from the cover body, the distance between the guiding sliding end wall and the outer side wall of the box body gradually increases.

[0016] The guiding sliding end wall provided at one end of the skirt away from the cover body forms a trumpet-shaped opening, ensuring that the opening of the box body can be smoothly embedded inside the skirt, that is, ensuring that the two can be smoothly closed.

[0017] In an alternative embodiment, the air conditioner further includes a lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism has a fixed end and a movable end. The movable end is configured to move relative to the fixed end in the vertical direction under force. The fixed end is connected to the air conditioner main body, and the box body is connected to the movable end.

[0018] When water needs to be added to the box body, the box body is driven by the movable end to descend to an ideal height. After the water addition is completed, the box body is driven by the movable end to rise and gradually approach the water pump box and the cover body. When the movable end contracts in place, that is, when the box body is assembled in place, at least part of the water pump box extends into the box body, and the cover body covers the opening of the box body.

[0019] In an alternative embodiment, the lifting mechanism includes a top plate, a lifting frame, and a receiving basket. The top plate is connected to the air conditioner main body. The top end of the lifting frame is connected to the top plate, and the receiving basket is connected to the bottom end of the lifting frame. The box body is installed in the receiving basket.

[0020] The box body is installed in the receiving basket, and the receiving basket drives the box body to move in the vertical direction, approaching or departing from the box cover.

[0021] In an alternative embodiment, the water pump box is located within the lifting frame, and the top end of the water pump box is connected to the top plate, while the bottom end of the water pump box extends vertically downward.

[0022] The water pump box is within the lifting frame. The lifting frame plays a role in positioning the alignment of the box body and the water pump box in the vertical direction, ensuring that the water pump box can accurately extend into the opening of the box body during the upward movement of the box body, and the box cover can accurately cover the opening of the box body.

[0023] In an alternative embodiment, a handle portion is provided at the bottom end of the lifting frame.

[0024] The handle portion is provided at the bottom end of the lifting frame for the user to pull the movable end of the lifting frame downward or push the movable end of the lifting frame upward, facilitating the user's operation. Description of the Drawings

[0025] Figure 1 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the water tank and the water pump box in

[0027] Figure 3 It is Figure 2 a sectional view of

[0028] Figure 4 It is Figure 3 an enlarged schematic diagram of area A in

[0029] Description of the Reference Numerals:

[0030] 100 - air conditioner; 110 - air conditioner main body; 120 - water pump box; 130 - box body; 140 - box cover; 141 - cover body; 142 - skirt; 1421 - guiding sliding end wall; 150 - lifting mechanism; 151 - top plate; 152 - lifting frame; 153 - accommodating basket; 154 - handle portion. Detailed Embodiments

[0031] To make the above objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable, the following detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention will be given with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 as shown, which is a partial structural schematic diagram of the air conditioner 100 provided in this embodiment.

[0033] The air conditioner 100 provided in this embodiment includes an air conditioner main body 110, a water tank and a water pump box 120. The water pump box 120 is disposed on the air conditioner main body 110, and the water tank is movably connected to the air conditioner main body 110. The water pump box 120 extends into the water tank and is provided with a water inlet hole that communicates with the inside of the water tank. A water pump is disposed in the water pump box 120, and the water pump is communicated with the humidification system of the air conditioner main body 110 through a pipeline for delivering the water in the water pump box 120 to the humidification system.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , Figure 2 The schematic connection structure diagram of the water tank and the water pump box 120 is shown in Figure 3 Shown as Figure 2 the sectional view of

[0035] In this embodiment, the water tank has a tank cover 140 and a tank body 130, and the tank cover 140 and the tank body 130 are two independent structures. The tank cover 140 is connected to the water pump box 120. In the state where the tank cover 140 and the tank body 130 are closed, the water pump box 120 at least partially extends into the tank body 130.

[0036] Actually, the air conditioner 100 provided in this embodiment further includes a lifting mechanism 150. The lifting mechanism 150 has a fixed end and a movable end. The movable end is used to move vertically relative to the fixed end under force. The fixed end is connected to the air conditioner main body 110, and the tank body 130 is connected to the movable end.

[0037] In this embodiment, there is actually no direct assembly structure between the tank body 130 and the air conditioner main body 110. The assembly structure is actually on the lifting mechanism 150. When the movable end rises to the in-place position, the assembly structure of the lifting mechanism 150 locks. At this time, the water pump box 120 extends into the tank body 130, and the tank cover 140 just covers the opening of the tank body 130.

[0038] In practical applications, after the air conditioner 100 operates for a period of time and the tank body 130 needs to be filled with water, the movable end is pulled to drive the tank body 130 to descend to an ideal height. After the water filling is completed, the movable end is pushed to drive the tank body 130 to rise until the assembly structure locks.

[0039] It can be understood that after the water filling is completed and before the movable end drives the tank body 130 to move relative to the air conditioner main body 110 until the assembly structure locks, the tank body 130 moves smoothly and basically does not vibrate, that is, there is no risk of water splashing. When the assembly structure of the lifting mechanism 150 locks, the tank body 130 will inevitably vibrate. At this time, the tank cover 140 just covers the opening of the tank body 130 to prevent the water in the tank body 130 from splashing out.

[0040] In other embodiments without the lifting mechanism 150 configured, there may be an assembly structure directly between the box body 130 and the air conditioner main body 110. In the state where the air conditioner 100 is operating normally, the assembly structure is in a locked state. The water pump box 120 is inside the box body 130, and the box cover 140 covers the opening of the box body 130.

[0041] When water needs to be added to the box body 130, the assembly structure switches to the unlocked state. The box body 130 separates from the box cover 140, and the water pump box 120 gradually exits the box body 130. After the box body 130 is filled with water, the box body 130 is reinstalled on the air conditioner main body 110, and the assembly structure switches to the locked state. At this time, the water pump box 120 extends into the box body 130, and the box cover 140 just covers the opening of the box body 130.

[0042] In this embodiment, the lifting mechanism 150 includes a top plate 151, a lifting frame 152, and a receiving basket 153. The top plate 151 is connected to the air conditioner main body 110. The top end of the lifting frame 152 is connected to the top plate 151, and the receiving basket 153 is connected to the bottom end of the lifting frame 152. The box body 130 is installed in the receiving basket 153.

[0043] It can be understood that the end of the lifting frame 152 where the top plate 151 is located is the fixed end, and the top plate 151 is fixedly connected to the air conditioner main body 110. The end of the lifting frame 152 where the receiving basket 153 is located is the movable end. The box body 130 is installed in the receiving basket 153 and is supported and limited by the receiving basket 153, which can improve the movement stability of the box body 130 during the lifting process.

[0044] In this embodiment, the lifting frame 152 is actually composed of two spaced and oppositely arranged telescopic arms. The top ends of the two telescopic arms are respectively connected to the top plate 151, and the bottom ends are respectively connected to the receiving basket 153. To improve the alignment accuracy of the box body 130, the water pump box 120, and the box cover 140 in the vertical direction, in this embodiment, both the water pump box 120 and the box cover 140 are inside the lifting frame 152, that is, between the two telescopic arms. The top end of the water pump box 120 is connected to the top plate 151, and the bottom end of the water pump box 120 extends vertically downward.

[0045] In the state where the box body 130 is installed in the receiving basket 153, the opening of the box body 130 faces upward and is aligned with the bottom end of the water pump box 120 and the box cover 140. During the contraction process of the two telescopic arms of the lifting frame 152, the receiving basket 153 drives the box body 130 to move vertically upward and gradually approaches the water pump box 120 and the box cover 140. During this process, it always remains aligned with the water pump box 120 and the box cover 140 until the water pump box 120 extends into the box body 130 and the box cover 140 covers the opening of the box body 130.

[0046] It can be understood that to ensure that the lid 140 can be smoothly closed on the opening of the box body 130, it is necessary to ensure that the periphery of the lid 140 is outside the peripheral side of the water pump box 120.

[0047] In this embodiment, the top end of the water pump box 120 is connected to the top plate 151 of the lifting mechanism 150. In another embodiment, there may be no direct connection relationship between the water pump box 120 and the lifting mechanism 150, that is, both the top plate 151 and the water pump box 120 are directly connected to the air conditioner main body 110.

[0048] Moreover, in another embodiment, the lifting mechanism 150 can also adopt other structural forms, such as configuring a motor to drive the movable end to automatically lift, etc.

[0049] In order to facilitate the water filling operation of the box body 130 when it descends to an ideal height with the accommodating basket 153, one side of the accommodating basket 153 has an opening. The box body 130 is located inside the accommodating basket 153 and can tilt towards the opening side of the accommodating basket 153 under force, so as to facilitate the user to add water into it.

[0050] In this embodiment, for the convenience of user operation, a pulling part 154 is further provided at the bottom end of the lifting frame 152. The pulling part 154 is for the user to apply a force to pull down or push up, and the accommodating basket 153 is above the pulling part 154.

[0051] In order to facilitate manufacturing and improve the integrity of the structure, in this embodiment, at least part of the structures of the lid 140 and the water pump box 120 are integrally formed. Actually, the lid 140 and the top end of the water pump box 120 are integrally formed, ensuring that when the lid 140 is closed with the box body 130, the water pump box 120 can basically completely extend into the box body 130.

[0052] In another embodiment, other connection methods including bonding and welding can also be adopted between the lid 140 and the water pump box 120.

[0053] In order to ensure the sealing performance between the lid 140 and the box body 130 in the closed state and further improve the anti-splash effect, at least one of the box body 130 and the lid 140 is provided with a sealing member. In the state where the lid 140 is closed with the box body 130, the sealing member seals the gap between the lid 140 and the box body 130.

[0054] In practical applications, the sealing member can be arranged on the opening end face or side face of the box body 130, or can also be arranged on the lid 140. The specific arrangement position depends on the closing structure of the lid 140 and the box body 130. When the lid 140 is closed with the box body 130, the box body 130 and the lid 140 squeeze the sealing member to deform, realizing the sealing of the gap between the two, thereby further improving the anti-splash effect.

[0055] Please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 as shown in Figure 3 the enlarged schematic view of area A in

[0056] In this embodiment, the box cover 140 includes a cover body 141 and a skirt 142 convexly provided on one side periphery of the cover body 141. The cover body 141 is connected to the water pump box 120. In the state where the box cover 140 is closed with the box body 130, the open end of the box body 130 extends into one end of the skirt 142 away from the cover body 141.

[0057] It can be understood that the skirt 142 is formed by the periphery of the cover body 141 protruding downward to form an enclosed cavity with an opening direction. When the lifting mechanism 150 drives the box body 130 to move in place, that is, when the assembly structure of the lifting mechanism 150 is locked, the top opening of the box body 130 extends into the enclosed cavity surrounded by the skirt 142.

[0058] In this state, the inner side wall of the skirt 142 is opposite to the outer side wall of the opening of the box body 130, that is, the skirt 142 horizontally surrounds the opening of the box body 130. The water splashed out from the opening of the box body 130 will be blocked by the cover body 141 and the skirt 142. The cover body 141 stops the water in the vertical direction, and the skirt 142 stops the water in the horizontal direction, ensuring that the splashed water cannot reach the air conditioner main body 110 or the environment.

[0059] The seal can be located between the outer side wall of the opening of the box body 130 and the inner side wall of the skirt 142. It can be provided on the outer side wall of the opening of the box body 130 or on the inner side wall of the skirt 142. In this case, in the closed state, there may be a gap between the end wall of the opening of the box body 130 and the cover body 141 of the box cover 140.

[0060] In addition, in this embodiment, a guiding sliding end wall 1421 is inclinedly provided at one end of the skirt 142 away from the cover body 141. From the end close to the cover body 141 to the end away from the cover body 141, the distance between the guiding sliding end wall 1421 and the outer side wall of the box body 130 gradually increases.

[0061] The guiding sliding end wall 1421 provided at one end of the skirt 142 away from the cover body 141 forms a flared opening, ensuring that the open end of the box body 130 can smoothly extend into the skirt 142 of the box cover 140, that is, smoothly complete the closing of the box cover 140 on the box body 130.

[0062] For the air conditioner 100 provided by the embodiment of the present invention, since the box cover 140 of the water tank is connected to the water pump box 120, when the box body 130 is filled with water and the box body 130 is reassembled to the air conditioner 100, the water pump box 120 extends into the box body 130, and the box cover 140 covers the box body 130, which can prevent the water in the box body 130 from splashing out.

[0063] In summary, the air conditioner 100 provided by the embodiment of the present utility model can prevent water inside the box body 130 from splashing out when the assembly is in place, thus enhancing the user experience.

[0064] Although the present utility model is disclosed as above, the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the present utility model should be subject to the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, It includes an air conditioner main body (110), a water tank and a water pump box (120). The water pump box (120) is arranged on the air conditioner main body (110). The water tank has a split lid (140) and a box body (130). The lid (140) is connected to the water pump box (120). In the state where the lid (140) and the box body (130) are closed, at least part of the water pump box (120) extends into the interior of the box body (130).

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein At least part of the structure of the lid (140) and the water pump box (120) is integrally formed.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one of the box body (130) and the lid (140) is provided with a sealing member. In the state where the lid (140) and the box body (130) are closed, the sealing member seals the gap between the lid (140) and the box body (130).

4. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lid (140) includes a lid body (141) and a skirt (142) protruding from the peripheral edge of one side of the lid body (141). The lid body (141) is connected to the water pump box (120). In the state where the lid (140) and the box body (130) are closed, the open end of the box body (130) extends into the end of the skirt (142) away from the lid body (141).

5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that A guiding sliding end wall (1421) is inclined at the end of the skirt (142) away from the lid body (141). From the end close to the lid body (141) to the end away from the lid body (141), the distance between the guiding sliding end wall (1421) and the outer side wall of the box body (130) gradually increases.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein The air conditioner (100) further includes a lifting mechanism (150). The lifting mechanism (150) has a fixed end and a movable end. The movable end is used to move vertically relative to the fixed end under force. The fixed end is connected to the air conditioner main body (110), and the box body (130) is connected to the movable end.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism (150) includes a top plate (151), a lifting frame (152) and a containing basket (153). The top plate (151) is connected to the air conditioner main body (110). The top end of the lifting frame (152) is connected to the top plate (151). The containing basket (153) is connected to the bottom end of the lifting frame (152). The box body (130) is installed in the containing basket (153).

8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, wherein, The water pump box (120) is located inside the lifting frame (152), and the top end of the water pump box (120) is connected to the top plate (151), and the bottom end of the water pump box (120) extends vertically downward.

9. The air conditioner (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that, A handle part (154) is arranged at the bottom end of the lifting frame (152).

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