Air conditioner
The integration of a three-way pipe system in air conditioners simplifies internal plumbing and reduces external pipes, enhancing aesthetics and ease of installation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422386222.3
- 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 conditioners have drain pipes in both the humidification module and the water connection tray, which leads to complex internal drainage lines and requires multiple drainage pipes to be penetrated on the wall, which is not beautiful.
The water flow of the water connection plate and the wet mold assembly is collected into a drain pipe, and is connected to the water connection plate through the first interface of the tee pipe, the second interface is connected to the wet mold assembly, and the drain port is connected to the drain pipe, simplifying the internal pipeline structure.
The internal pipeline circuit of the air conditioner is simple, takes up a small space, and is easy to install. It only requires one drainage pipe, making the overall structure more simple and beautiful.
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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] In order to improve the functionality of air conditioners, more and more air conditioners on the market are now provided with a humidification module. However, the existing air conditioners not only have a drain pipe for the wet mold assembly in the humidification module, but also have another drain pipe at the drain outlet of the water receiving tray. Therefore, not only does it cause the drain pipe lines inside the air conditioner to be complex, but at least two drain pipes need to be passed through the air conditioner hole on the wall, which is not aesthetically pleasing. Summary of the Utility Model
[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an air conditioner with simple internal pipeline lines, small occupied space, convenient installation, and only one drain pipe needs to be set, making the overall structure more concise and beautiful.
[0004] The embodiments of the utility model are implemented as follows:
[0005] In a first aspect, the utility model provides an air conditioner, comprising:
[0006] A water receiving tray;
[0007] A wet mold assembly;
[0008] A tee pipe, the tee pipe having a first interface, a second interface, and a drain outlet, the first interface being connected to the water receiving tray, the second interface being connected to the wet mold assembly, and the drain outlet being used for connection to a drain pipe.
[0009] In the above embodiment, by providing a tee pipe inside the air conditioner, the first interface of the tee pipe is connected to the water receiving tray to receive the water flowing out of the water receiving tray, the second interface of the tee pipe is connected to the wet mold assembly to receive the water flowing out of the wet mold assembly, and the drain outlet of the tee pipe is connected to the drain pipe to jointly discharge the water flowing out of the water receiving tray and the wet mold assembly through the drain outlet; therefore, the internal pipeline lines of the air conditioner provided by the utility model are simple, the occupied space is small, the installation is convenient, and only one drain pipe needs to be set, making the overall structure more concise and beautiful.
[0010] In an alternative embodiment, the tee pipe includes a first pipe, a second pipe, and a third pipe, the first pipe and the third pipe are connected at an angle, the second pipe is connected to the third pipe, the first interface is provided on the first pipe, the second interface is provided on the second pipe, and the drain outlet is provided on the third pipe.
[0011] In the above embodiments, the first pipe and the second pipe are respectively the water receiving tray and the water receiving pipe of the wet mold assembly, and the third pipe is the drain pipe. Therefore, by providing a first interface on the first pipe, a second interface on the second pipe, and a drain port on the third pipe, after the first pipe and the second pipe receive the water flows from the water receiving tray and the wet mold assembly, they converge in the third pipe and flow into the drain pipe through the drain port for discharge.
[0012] In an alternative embodiment, the first pipe and the third pipe are arranged in an L shape.
[0013] In the above embodiments, by arranging the first pipe and the third pipe in an L shape, that is, the first pipe and the third pipe are vertically arranged, it is possible to avoid connecting the drain pipe to the three-way pipe in a bent form, thereby affecting the drainage flow rate.
[0014] In an alternative embodiment, the air conditioner further includes a middle frame. The wet mold assembly and the water receiving tray are both arranged on the middle frame. The three-way pipe is located at one end of the middle frame, and the third pipe extends along the length direction of the middle frame.
[0015] In the above embodiments, the three-way pipe is located at the left end of the middle frame. By making the third pipe extend along the length direction of the middle frame, that is, extending along the right end direction of the middle frame, the third pipe is connected to the drain pipe, so that the drain pipe also extends out of the middle frame along the length direction of the middle frame, avoiding multiple drain pipes extending out of the middle frame and passing through the through holes on the wall, thus avoiding affecting the appearance.
[0016] In an alternative embodiment, the air conditioner further includes a first fixing member. The water receiving tray is provided with a first water outlet pipe, and the first water outlet pipe is connected to the first pipe through the first fixing member.
[0017] In the above embodiments, the first water outlet pipe and the first pipe are connected through the first fixing member, which can effectively improve the connection stability between the first water outlet pipe and the first pipe, and avoid the separation of the first water outlet pipe and the first pipe, resulting in water leakage inside the air conditioner and damaging other components.
[0018] In an alternative embodiment, a recessed portion is annularly provided on the outer wall of the first pipe. The first water outlet pipe is provided with a first fixing portion, and at least part of the first fixing member is wound around the recessed portion and at least part is wound around the first fixing portion.
[0019] In the above embodiment, the recessed portion is in the shape of an annular groove, and the first tube is sleeved outside the first water outlet pipe. Therefore, by partially wrapping the first fixing member around the recessed portion, the first tube can be firmly sleeved outside the first water outlet pipe. Moreover, by arranging a block-shaped first fixing portion on the outer wall of the first water outlet pipe and partially wrapping the first fixing member around the first fixing portion, the first fixing member can be further prevented from falling off, and the first tube can be prevented from falling off from the first water outlet pipe, thereby significantly improving the connection stability and firmness between the first tube and the first water outlet pipe.
[0020] In an optional embodiment, the wet mold assembly includes a wet mold frame and a second water outlet pipe, one end of the second water outlet pipe is connected to the wet mold frame, and the other end is sleeved outside the second pipe.
[0021] In the above embodiment, by connecting one end of the second water outlet pipe to the drainage outlet of the wet formwork frame and the other end being sleeved outside the second pipe, the water flowing out of the wet formwork frame can flow to the drainage pipe through the second water outlet pipe, the second pipe and the third pipe in sequence and finally be discharged from the drainage pipe.
[0022] In an optional embodiment, the air conditioner further comprises a middle frame, and the wet mold assembly and the water receiving tray are both arranged on the middle frame;
[0023] The middle frame is provided with a limit buckle, and the second water outlet pipe is detachably clamped on the limit buckle.
[0024] In the above embodiment, a limiting buckle is provided on the middle frame so that the second water outlet pipe is clamped in the limiting buckle, which not only can effectively fix the second water outlet pipe, but also facilitates the assembly or disassembly of the second water outlet pipe.
[0025] In an optional embodiment, a sleeve portion is recessed on the outer wall of the end portion of the third pipe, and the sleeve portion is used to be sleeved with the drainage pipe.
[0026] In the above embodiment, the outer diameter of the sleeve portion is smaller than the outer diameter of the tube wall of the third tube, so that the drain pipe is conveniently sleeved on the sleeve portion of the third tube, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the third tube and the drain pipe.
[0027] In an optional embodiment, the air conditioner further includes a second fixing member, a second fixing portion is protruded from the outside of the third tube, and at least a portion of the second fixing member is used to be wrapped around the drain pipe and at least partially wrapped around the second fixing portion.
[0028] In the above embodiment, the drain pipe is sleeved on the outer wall of the third pipe and the second fixing member is partially wrapped around the corresponding sleeve portion of the drain pipe, so that the drain pipe can be firmly sleeved outside the third pipe; not only that, but also a block-shaped second fixing portion is provided on the outer wall of the third pipe and the second fixing member is partially wrapped around the second fixing portion, so that the second fixing member can be further prevented from falling off and the drain pipe can be prevented from falling off from the third pipe, thereby significantly improving the connection stability and firmness between the third pipe and the drain pipe.
[0029] The beneficial effects of the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the utility model include: by arranging a three-way pipe in the air conditioner, the first interface of the three-way pipe is connected to the water receiving tray to receive the water flowing out of the water receiving tray, the second interface of the three-way pipe is connected to the wet mold assembly to receive the water flowing out of the wet mold assembly, and the drain port of the three-way pipe is connected to the drain pipe to discharge the water flowing out of the water receiving tray and the wet mold assembly through the drain port; therefore, the internal pipeline circuit of the air conditioner provided by the utility model is simple, occupies a small space, is easy to install, and only needs to set up one drain pipe, so that the overall structure is more concise and beautiful. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.
[0031] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the utility model;
[0032] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a partial structure of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the utility model;
[0033] Figure 3 A partial structural cross-sectional view of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the utility model;
[0034] Figure 4 The embodiment of the utility model provides Figure 3 A magnified view of the structure in the middle;
[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-way pipe structure provided in an embodiment of the utility model.
[0036] Icons: 10 - air conditioner; 100 - water receiving tray; 110 - first water outlet pipe; 111 - first fixing part; 200 - wet mold assembly; 210 - wet mold frame; 220 - second water outlet pipe; 300 - three - way pipe; 310 - first pipe; 311 - first interface; 312 - recessed part; 320 - second pipe; 321 - second interface; 330 - third pipe; 331 - drain opening; 332 - sleeved part; 333 - second fixing part; 400 - middle frame; 410 - limit buckle. Detailed implementation mode
[0037] 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. Obviously, 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 described and illustrated herein usually can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0038] 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 present utility model claimed, but merely represents the 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 fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0039] 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.
[0040] 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 drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed during 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 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 understood as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0041] 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.
[0042] 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.
[0043] In order to improve the functionality of air conditioners, more and more air conditioners on the market are now provided with a humidification module. However, in existing air conditioners, not only is there a drain pipe for the wet module assembly in the humidification module, but there is also another drain pipe at the drain outlet of the water receiving tray. Therefore, not only does it cause the drain pipe lines inside the air conditioner to be complex, but at least two drain pipes also need to be passed through the air conditioner hole in the wall, which is not aesthetically pleasing.
[0044] Based on the above problems, an 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 by pipes, and the indoor unit is usually a suspended indoor unit.
[0045] Specifically, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 , the indoor unit of the air conditioner 10 includes a water receiving tray 100, a wet module assembly 200, and a tee pipe 300.
[0046] Among them, the tee pipe 300 has a first interface 311, a second interface 321, and a drain outlet 331. The first interface 311 is connected to the water receiving tray 100, the second interface 321 is connected to the wet module assembly 200, and the drain outlet 331 is used for connection to a drain pipe.
[0047] In this embodiment, by arranging the tee pipe 300 inside the air conditioner 10, the first interface 311 of the tee pipe 300 is connected to the water receiving tray 100 to receive the water flowing out of the water receiving tray 100, the second interface 321 of the tee pipe 300 is connected to the wet module assembly 200 to receive the water flowing out of the wet module assembly 200, and the drain outlet 331 of the tee pipe 300 is connected to the drain pipe to jointly discharge the water flowing out of the water receiving tray 100 and the wet module assembly 200 through the drain outlet 331; therefore, the internal pipe lines of the air conditioner 10 provided by the present utility model are simple, occupy less space, are convenient for installation, and only one drain pipe needs to be arranged, making the overall structure more concise and aesthetically pleasing.
[0048] Further, the three-way pipe 300 includes a first pipe 310, a second pipe 320, and a third pipe 330. The first pipe 310 and the third pipe 330 are connected at an angle. The second pipe 320 is connected to the third pipe 330. A first interface 311 is provided on the first pipe 310, a second interface 321 is provided on the second pipe 320, and a drain port 331 is provided on the third pipe 330.
[0049] In this embodiment, the first pipe 310 and the second pipe 320 are respectively the water receiving pipes of the water receiving tray 100 and the wet mold assembly 200, and the third pipe 330 is a drain pipe. Therefore, by providing the first interface 311 on the first pipe 310, the second interface 321 on the second pipe 320, and the drain port 331 on the third pipe 330, after the first pipe 310 and the second pipe 320 receive the water flows of the water receiving tray 100 and the wet mold assembly 200, they converge in the third pipe 330 and flow into the drain pipe through the drain port 331 for discharge.
[0050] Among them, the first pipe 310 and the third pipe 330 are arranged in an L shape.
[0051] In this embodiment, by arranging the first pipe 310 and the third pipe 330 in an L shape, that is, the first pipe 310 and the third pipe 330 are arranged vertically, it is avoided that the drain pipe is connected to the three-way pipe 300 in a bent form, thereby affecting the drainage flow rate.
[0052] It is worth mentioning that the second pipe 320 is also arranged vertically with the third pipe 330.
[0053] It should be noted that since the water flow rate discharged by the wet mold assembly 200 is usually small, the inner diameter of the second pipe 320 is smaller than that of the first pipe 310 and the third pipe 330.
[0054] Further, the air conditioner 10 further includes a middle frame 400. The wet mold assembly 200 and the water receiving tray 100 are both arranged in the middle frame 400. The three-way pipe 300 is located at one end of the middle frame 400, and the third pipe 330 extends along the length direction of the middle frame 400.
[0055] In this embodiment, the three-way pipe 300 is located at the left end of the middle frame 400. By making the third pipe 330 extend along the length direction of the middle frame 400, that is, extend along the right end direction of the middle frame 400, the third pipe 330 is connected to the drain pipe, so that the drain pipe also extends out of the middle frame 400 along the length direction of the middle frame 400, avoiding multiple drain pipes extending out of the middle frame 400 and passing through the through holes on the wall, thus avoiding affecting the appearance.
[0056] Further, the air conditioner 10 further includes a first fixing member (not shown in the figure). The water receiving tray 100 is provided with a first water outlet pipe 110, and the first water outlet pipe 110 is connected to the first pipe 310 through the first fixing member.
[0057] In this embodiment, the first water outlet pipe 110 and the first tube 310 are connected by a first fixing member, which can effectively improve the connection stability between the first water outlet pipe 110 and the first tube 310 and prevent the first water outlet pipe 110 and the first tube 310 from detaching, causing water leakage inside the air conditioner 10 and damaging other components.
[0058] Optionally, the first fixing member may be, but is not limited to, a clamp.
[0059] Furthermore, a recessed portion 312 is formed around the outer wall of the first tube 310 , a first fixing portion 111 is protruded from the first water outlet pipe 110 , and at least a portion of the first fixing member is disposed around the recessed portion 312 and at least a portion of the first fixing portion 111 .
[0060] In this embodiment, the recessed portion 312 is in the shape of an annular groove, and the first tube 310 is sleeved outside the first water outlet pipe 110. Therefore, by partially wrapping the first fixing member around the recessed portion 312, the first tube 310 can be firmly sleeved outside the first water outlet pipe 110. Moreover, by providing a block-shaped first fixing portion 111 on the outer wall of the first water outlet pipe 110 and partially wrapping the first fixing member around the first fixing portion 111, the first fixing member can be further prevented from falling off, and the first tube 310 can be prevented from falling off from the first water outlet pipe 110, thereby significantly improving the connection stability and firmness between the first tube 310 and the first water outlet pipe 110.
[0061] Furthermore, the wet mold assembly 200 includes a wet mold frame 210 and a second water outlet pipe 220 , one end of the second water outlet pipe 220 is connected to the wet mold frame 210 , and the other end is sleeved outside the second pipe 320 .
[0062] In this embodiment, by connecting one end of the second water outlet pipe 220 to the drainage outlet of the wet mold frame 210 and the other end being sleeved outside the second pipe 320, the water flowing out of the wet mold frame 210 can flow to the drainage pipe through the second water outlet pipe 220, the second pipe 320 and the third pipe 330 in sequence, and finally be discharged from the drainage pipe.
[0063] It should be noted that a wet mold is provided in the wet mold frame 210, a water tank is also provided in the indoor unit, and the wet film is provided in the wet mold frame 210 and is located at the air outlet of the middle frame 400. The water tank is used to supply water to the wet film frame, and the wet film frame is used to provide moisture to the wet film. Therefore, when the air delivery component in the middle frame 400 delivers air to the air outlet, part of the blown air will pass through the wet film and blow out the moisture of the wet film, thereby realizing the humidification function of the air conditioner 10, thereby increasing the functionality of the air conditioner 10 and providing the user with comfort.
[0064] Furthermore, the middle frame 400 is provided with a limit buckle 410 , and the second water outlet pipe 220 is detachably clamped on the limit buckle 410 .
[0065] In this embodiment, by providing a limit buckle 410 on the middle frame 400, the second water outlet pipe 220 is clamped at the limit buckle 410, which can not only effectively fix the second water outlet pipe 220, but also facilitate the assembly or disassembly of the second water outlet pipe 220.
[0066] Further, a sleeve portion 332 is recessed on the outer wall of the end of the third pipe 330, and the sleeve portion 332 is used for sleeving with a supply and drain pipe.
[0067] In this embodiment, the outer diameter of the sleeve portion 332 is smaller than the outer diameter of the pipe wall of the third pipe 330, so that it is convenient for the drain pipe to be sleeved at the sleeve portion 332 of the third pipe 330, thereby improving the connection stability between the third pipe 330 and the drain pipe.
[0068] Further, the air conditioner 10 further includes a second fixing member (not shown in the figure). A second fixing portion 333 is convexly provided on the outside of the third pipe 330. At least part of the second fixing member is used for winding around the drain pipe and at least part of it is wound around the second fixing portion 333.
[0069] In this embodiment, by sleeving the drain pipe on the outer wall of the third pipe 330 and winding part of the second fixing member around the position of the corresponding sleeve portion 332 of the drain pipe, the drain pipe can be stably sleeved outside the third pipe 330; moreover, by providing a block-shaped second fixing portion 333 on the outer wall of the third pipe 330 and winding part of the second fixing member around the second fixing portion 333, the second fixing member can be further prevented from falling off and the drain pipe can be prevented from falling off from the third pipe 330, thus significantly improving the connection stability and firmness between the third pipe 330 and the drain pipe.
[0070] Optionally, the second fixing member can be, but is not limited to, a clamp.
[0071] In summary, the present utility model provides an air conditioner 10. By providing a three-way pipe 300 inside the air conditioner 10, the first interface 311 of the three-way pipe 300 is connected to the water receiving tray 100 to receive the water flowing out of the water receiving tray 100, the second interface 321 of the three-way pipe 300 is connected to the wet mold assembly 200 to receive the water flowing out of the wet mold assembly 200, and the drain port 331 of the three-way pipe 300 is connected to the drain pipe to jointly discharge the water flowing out of the water receiving tray 100 and the wet mold assembly 200 through the drain port 331; therefore, the internal pipeline of the air conditioner 10 provided by the present utility model is simple, occupies a small space, is convenient for installation, and only needs to provide one drain pipe, making the overall structure more concise and beautiful.
[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, various modifications and variations can be made to the present utility model. 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 water receiving tray (100); A wet mold assembly (200); A three-way pipe (300), the three-way pipe (300) having a first interface (311), a second interface (321), and a drain port (331), the first interface (311) being connected to the water receiving tray (100), the second interface (321) being connected to the wet mold assembly (200), and the drain port (331) being used for connection to a drain pipe.
2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein, The three-way pipe (300) includes a first pipe (310), a second pipe (320), and a third pipe (330), the first pipe (310) and the third pipe (330) being connected at an angle, the second pipe (320) being connected to the third pipe (330), the first interface (311) being disposed on the first pipe (310), the second interface (321) being disposed on the second pipe (320), and the drain port (331) being disposed on the third pipe (330).
3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein, The first pipe (310) and the third pipe (330) are arranged in an L shape.
4. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air conditioner further includes a middle frame (400), the wet mold assembly (200) and the water receiving tray (100) both being disposed on the middle frame (400), the three-way pipe (300) being located at one end of the middle frame (400), and the third pipe (330) extending along the length direction of the middle frame (400).
5. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air conditioner further includes a first fixing member, the water receiving tray (100) being provided with a first water outlet pipe (110), and the first water outlet pipe (110) being connected to the first pipe (310) through the first fixing member.
6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, A recessed portion (312) is annularly provided on the outer wall of the first pipe (310), a first fixing portion (111) protrudes from the first water outlet pipe (110), and at least part of the first fixing member is wound around the recessed portion (312) and at least part is wound around the first fixing portion (111).
7. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The wet mold assembly (200) includes a wet mold frame (210) and a second water outlet pipe (220), one end of the second water outlet pipe (220) being connected to the wet mold frame (210), and the other end being sleeved outside the second pipe (320).
8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, wherein, The air conditioner further includes a middle frame (400), the wet mold assembly (200) and the water receiving tray (100) both being disposed on the middle frame (400); The middle frame (400) is provided with a limiting buckle (410), and the second water outlet pipe (220) is detachably clamped in the limiting buckle (410).
9. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, A sleeve portion (332) is concavely provided on the outer wall of the end of the third pipe (330), and the sleeve portion (332) is used for being sleeved by the drain pipe.
10. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air conditioner further includes a second fixing member, a second fixing portion (333) protruding from the outside of the third pipe (330), and at least part of the second fixing member being used for winding around the drain pipe and at least part being wound around the second fixing portion (333).