Water pump module and air conditioner

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a water pump module and an air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of household appliances. The air conditioner comprises a water pump module which comprises a box body, a water pump and a sterilization component. The box body is used for being contained in the water supply box, the water pump is installed in the box body and used for pumping water in the water supply box to the wet film assembly, and the sterilization component is arranged on the outer side of the box body. After the box body is contained in the water supply tank, the sterilization part is also located in the water supply tank, and therefore the sterilization part can conduct sterilization treatment on bacteria in the water supply tank, the content of the bacteria in air blown out by the air conditioner is reduced, use safety is guaranteed, and user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, and more particularly, to a water pump module and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] With the development of technology and the improvement of people's living standards, air conditioners that can play a role in temperature regulation have been more widely used.

[0003] After research by the inventor, it is found that in order to improve the comfort of the environment, a humidification module is added to the existing air conditioner, but bacteria are likely to breed in the water supply tank of the humidification module, and the bred bacteria will be blown out by the air conditioner at the same time. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a water pump module and an air conditioner, which can sterilize the water supply tank through a sterilization component to reduce the content of bacteria in the air blown out by the air conditioner.

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

[0006] In a first aspect, the utility model provides a water pump module, including:

[0007] A box body for accommodating the water supply tank;

[0008] A water pump installed in the box body for pumping the water in the water supply tank to the wet film assembly;

[0009] A sterilization component disposed outside the box body.

[0010] Through the above settings, when the box body is accommodated in the water supply tank, the sterilization component is also located in the water supply tank at this time. Therefore, the sterilization component can sterilize the bacteria in the water supply tank, thereby reducing the content of bacteria in the air blown out by the air conditioner, ensuring the use safety and improving the user experience.

[0011] In an optional implementation manner, the sterilization component is a silver ion sterilization device.

[0012] Through the above settings, silver ions are positively charged ions formed by silver atoms losing one or more electrons, such as Ag + 、Ag 2+ 、Ag 3+ etc. Usually existing in the form of aqueous solution, silver ions have an oxidation effect and can effectively sterilize and disinfect the water in the water supply tank.

[0013] In an optional implementation manner, the sterilization component is detachably connected to the box body.

[0014] Through the above settings, it is convenient for users to disassemble and assemble the sterilization component.

[0015] In an alternative embodiment, the box body is provided with a first connecting portion, and the sterilization component is provided with a second connecting portion that is snap-fitted with the first connecting portion. One of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion is a snap hole, and the other of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion is a snap buckle.

[0016] With the above arrangement, the sterilization component and the box body are snap-fitted through the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, which can improve the convenience of installing the sterilization component and the box body.

[0017] In an alternative embodiment, the first connecting portion is a snap hole and the second connecting portion is a snap buckle.

[0018] With the above arrangement, there is a better viewing angle during assembly to facilitate aligning the snap buckle and the snap hole, improving the convenience of connecting the sterilization component and the box body.

[0019] In an alternative embodiment, the box body has opposite first and second ends. When the box body is placed in the water supply tank, the first end is closer to the bottom wall of the water supply tank relative to the second end, and the sterilization component is closer to the first end relative to the second end.

[0020] With the above arrangement, since the sterilization component is close to the bottom of the water supply tank, it is easier to eliminate the bacteria at the bottom of the water supply tank, ensuring the sterilization efficiency in the water supply tank.

[0021] In an alternative embodiment, the box body includes a first housing and a second housing, and the first housing and the second housing are snapped together to form an installation space for installing the water pump.

[0022] With the above arrangement, it is convenient to disassemble and assemble the first housing and the second housing, and thus it is convenient to disassemble and assemble the water pump.

[0023] In an alternative embodiment, the first housing includes opposite first and second side plates, the second housing includes opposite first and second plate bodies, the first plate body is located on the side of the first side plate away from the second side plate and is snap-fitted with the first side plate, and the second plate body is located on the side of the second side plate away from the first side plate and is snap-fitted with the second side plate.

[0024] With the above arrangement, the connection stability of the first housing and the second housing in the arrangement direction of the first plate body and the second plate body is ensured.

[0025] In an alternative embodiment, the water pump module further includes a liquid level sensor disposed outside the box body. The liquid level sensor is detachably connected to the box body, and the liquid level sensor is used to detect the liquid level in the water supply tank.

[0026] With the above arrangement, when the water pump module is placed in the water supply tank, the liquid level sensor can detect the water level in the water supply tank, and it is also convenient for the user to disassemble and assemble the liquid level sensor.

[0027] In a second aspect, the present utility model provides an air conditioner, which includes an air conditioner body, a water supply tank, a wet film assembly, and a water pump module according to any one of the foregoing embodiments. The water supply tank, the wet film assembly, and the water pump module are all disposed in the housing of the air conditioner body, and the water pump can transport the water in the water supply tank to the wet film assembly.

[0028] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present utility model are as follows: The embodiments of the present utility model provide a water pump module and an air conditioner. The air conditioner includes the water pump module, and the water pump module includes a box body, a water pump, and a sterilization component. The box body is used to be placed in the water supply tank, the water pump is installed in the box body for pumping the water in the water supply tank to the wet film assembly, and the sterilization component is disposed outside the box body. When the box body is placed in the water supply tank, at this time, the sterilization component is also located in the water supply tank. Therefore, the sterilization component can perform sterilization treatment on the bacteria in the water supply tank, thereby reducing the content of bacteria in the air blown out by the air conditioner, ensuring the use safety, and improving the user experience. Description of the Drawings

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

[0030] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the water pump module provided by the embodiment of the present utility model from the first perspective;

[0031] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the water pump module provided by the embodiment of the present utility model from the second perspective;

[0032] Figure 3 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the water pump module provided by the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0033] Reference Signs: 1 - water pump module; 100 - box body; 110 - first housing; 111 - first side plate; 112 - second side plate; 113 - first panel; 114 - top plate; 115 - bottom plate; 116 - installation table; 117 - first clamping portion; 118 - water passing hole; 120 - second housing; 121 - first plate body; 122 - second plate body; 123 - second panel; 124 - first connection portion; 125 - second clamping portion; 101 - first end; 102 - second end; 200 - water pump; 300 - sterilization component; 400 - liquid level sensor. Detailed Embodiments

[0034] 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.

[0035] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present utility model provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the 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.

[0036] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not require further definition and explanation in subsequent drawings.

[0037] 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 utility model product is customarily 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 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.

[0038] In addition, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or hanging, 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.

[0039] In the description of the present utility model, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "set", "installed", "connected", "connected to" 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 elements. 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.

[0040] The following will introduce in detail the specific structure of a water pump module provided by an embodiment of the present invention and the corresponding technical effects brought thereby in conjunction with the patent drawings.

[0041] Please refer to Figures 1 - 3 , an embodiment of the present invention provides a water pump module 1. It should be noted that this water pump module 1 is applied to an air conditioner (not shown in the figure), and the air conditioner includes an air conditioner body (not shown in the figure) and a humidification module. The humidification module includes a water supply tank (not shown in the figure), a water pump module 1, and a wet film assembly (not shown in the figure).

[0042] Among them, the water pump module 1 is accommodated in the water supply tank. The wet film assembly includes a wet film (not shown in the figure) and a wet film frame (not shown in the figure). The wet film is arranged on the wet film frame. The water pump 200 in the water pump module 1 can transport the water in the water supply tank to the wet film frame, and then the water replenishes the wet film through the wet film frame. The wet film frame is arranged on the housing of the air conditioner body and near the air outlet of the air conditioner body. Therefore, when the air conditioner blows air, it can cause the evaporation of the water on the wet film, thereby realizing the humidification function of the air conditioner.

[0043] In this embodiment, the air conditioner body can be understood as an air conditioner indoor unit, and the above-mentioned wet film assembly, water supply tank, and water pump module 1 are all installed on the housing of the air conditioner body.

[0044] A water pump module 1 provided in this embodiment includes a box body 100, a water pump 200, and a sterilization component 300. The box body 100 is used to be accommodated in the water supply tank, that is, after the water pump module 1 is installed in the air conditioner, the box body 100 is accommodated in the water supply tank. The water pump 200 is installed in the box body 100 to pump the water in the water supply tank to the wet film assembly, and the sterilization component 300 is arranged on the outside of the box body 100. It can be understood that when the box body 100 is accommodated in the water supply tank, at this time the sterilization component 300 is also located in the water supply tank. Therefore, the sterilization component 300 can perform sterilization treatment on the bacteria in the water supply tank, thereby reducing the content of bacteria in the air blown out by the air conditioner, ensuring the use safety, and improving the user experience.

[0045] Specifically, in this embodiment, the sterilization component 300 is a silver ion sterilization device. It can be understood that silver ions are positively charged ions formed by silver atoms losing one or more electrons, such as Ag + 、Ag 2+ 、Ag 3+ etc. Usually existing in the form of aqueous solution, silver ions have an oxidation effect and can effectively sterilize and disinfect the water in the water supply tank.

[0046] Of course, in some alternative embodiments, the sterilization component 300 can also be a UV sterilization device. The light emitted by the UV sterilization device can sterilize the water supply tank, thereby reducing the bacterial content in the air blown out by the air conditioner and ensuring the practical safety of the air conditioner.

[0047] Specifically, in this embodiment, the sterilization component 300 is detachably connected to the box body 100 to facilitate the user to disassemble and assemble the sterilization component 300. Specifically, in this embodiment, the silver ion sterilization device is detachably arranged outside the box body 100. After the air conditioner is used for a period of time and the sterilization ability of the silver ion sterilization device weakens, it is convenient for the user to replace the silver ion sterilization device.

[0048] Optionally, the box body 100 is provided with a first connection portion 124, and the sterilization component 300 is provided with a second connection portion (not shown in the figure) that is snap-fitted with the first connection portion 124. One of the first connection portion 124 and the second connection portion is a snap hole, and the other of the first connection portion 124 and the second connection portion is a snap. That is to say, the sterilization component 300 and the box body 100 are snap-fitted through the first connection portion 124 and the second connection portion, which can improve the convenience of installing the sterilization component 300 and the box body 100.

[0049] Of course, in some alternative embodiments, the sterilization component 300 can also be connected to the box body 100 by means of threaded fasteners.

[0050] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first connection portion 124 is a snap hole, and the second connection portion is a snap. That is to say, a snap is provided on the silver ion sterilization device, and a snap hole is provided on the outside of the box body 100. Therefore, during installation, the silver ion sterilization device aligns the snap with the snap hole and then completes the assembly with the box body 100. It should be noted that compared with the first connection portion 124 being a snap and the second connection portion being a snap hole, it has a better viewing angle during assembly to facilitate aligning the snap with the snap hole and improve the convenience of connecting the sterilization component 300 and the box body 100.

[0051] To ensure the connection strength between the sterilization component 300 and the box body 100, the number of the first connection portion 124 and the second connection portion is multiple, and the multiple first connection portions 124 and the multiple second connection portions are connected in one-to-one correspondence. In this embodiment, the number of the first connection portion 124 and the second connection portion is two.

[0052] The box body 100 has opposite first end 101 and second end 102. When the box body 100 is placed in the water supply tank, the first end 101 is closer to the bottom wall of the water supply tank relative to the second end 102, and the sterilization component 300 is closer to the first end 101 relative to the second end 102. That is to say, when the water pump module 1 is placed in the water supply tank, the sterilization component 300 is close to the bottom of the water supply tank. It can be understood that since the sterilization component 300 is close to the bottom of the water supply tank, it is easier to eliminate the bacteria at the bottom of the water supply tank, ensuring the sterilization efficiency in the water supply tank.

[0053] Of course, in some other embodiments, the sterilization component 300 can also be arranged at other positions between the first end 101 and the second end 102 of the box body 100. For example, the sterilization component 300 is arranged in the middle or upper part of the box body 100.

[0054] The box body 100 includes a first shell 110 and a second shell 120. The first shell 110 and the second shell 120 are buckled with each other to form an installation space for installing the water supply pump 200. It can be understood that since the first shell 110 and the second shell 120 are buckled with each other, it is convenient for the disassembly and assembly of the first shell 110 and the second shell 120, and thus convenient for the disassembly and assembly of the water pump 200.

[0055] Specifically, the first shell 110 includes opposite first side plate 111 and second side plate 112, and the second shell 120 includes opposite first plate body 121 and second plate body 122. The first plate body 121 is located on the side of the first side plate 111 away from the second side plate 112 and is clamped with the first side plate 111, and the second plate body 122 is located on the side of the second side plate 112 away from the first side plate 111 and is clamped with the second side plate 112. It can be understood that after the assembly of the first shell 110 and the second shell 120, the first plate body 121 and the second plate body 122 are respectively located outside the first side plate 111 and the second side plate 112, ensuring the connection stability of the first shell 110 and the second shell 120 in the arrangement direction of the first plate body 121 and the second plate body 122.

[0056] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first shell 110 further includes a first panel 113, a bottom plate 115 and a top plate 114. That is, the bottom plate 115 is located at the first end 101, and the top plate 114 is located at the second end 102. Among them, the first side plate 111, the first panel 113 and the second side plate 112 are connected at an angle on one side and are located between the floor and the top plate 114, and the bottom plate 115 is provided with a water passing hole 118. The second shell 120 further includes a second panel 123. The first plate body 121, the second panel 123 and the second plate body 122 are connected at an angle in sequence. After the assembly of the first shell 110 and the second shell 120, the first panel 113 and the second panel 123 are opposite to each other.

[0057] To ensure the connection strength between the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 in the height direction, a plurality of first engaging portions 117 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the first side plate 111, and a plurality of first engaging portions 117 are also arranged at intervals along the length direction of the second side plate 112. A plurality of second engaging portions 125 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the first plate body 121, and a plurality of second engaging portions 125 are also arranged at intervals along the length direction of the second plate body 122. The plurality of first engaging portions 117 on the first side plate 111 are respectively engaged with the plurality of second engaging portions 125 on the first plate body 121, and the plurality of first engaging portions 117 on the second side plate 112 are respectively engaged with the plurality of second engaging portions 125 on the second plate body 122.

[0058] One of the first engaging portion 117 and the second engaging portion 125 is a latching hole, and the other one of the first engaging portion 117 and the second engaging portion 125 is a snap. In this embodiment, the first engaging portion 117 is a snap, and the second engaging portion 125 is a latching hole.

[0059] In this embodiment, the sterilization component 300 is detachably connected to the second housing 120, that is to say, the first connecting portion 124 is arranged on the second housing 120.

[0060] The water pump module 1 further includes a liquid level sensor 400 arranged outside the box body 100. The liquid level sensor 400 is detachably connected to the box body 100, and the liquid level sensor 400 is used to detect the liquid level in the water supply tank. That is, when the water pump module 1 is placed in the water supply tank, the liquid level sensor 400 can detect the water level in the water supply tank.

[0061] It can be understood that since the liquid level sensor 400 is detachably connected to the box body 100, it is convenient for the user to disassemble and assemble the liquid level sensor 400.

[0062] Optionally, an installation platform 116 is arranged on the box body 100, and a first installation portion for installing the liquid level sensor 400 is arranged on the installation platform 116. The first installation portion can be provided with installation holes, and the liquid level sensor 400 is also provided with a second installation portion corresponding to the first installation portion. The second installation portion can be a mating hole. When the liquid level sensor 400 is connected to the box body 100 through a fastener, the fastener can sequentially pass through the mating hole and the installation hole to realize the connection between the liquid level sensor 400 and the box body 100. The fastener can be a plug or a threaded fastener. When the fastener is a threaded fastener, the installation hole can be a threaded hole.

[0063] Of course, in other optional embodiments, one of the first installation portion and the second installation portion can be a latching hole, and the other one of the first installation portion and the second installation portion is a latching post.

[0064] An embodiment of the present utility model further provides an air conditioner, which includes an air conditioner body, a water supply tank, a wet film assembly, and the above-mentioned water pump module 1. The water supply tank, the wet film assembly, and the water pump module 1 are all arranged in the housing of the air conditioner body, and the water pump 200 can transport the water in the water supply tank to the wet film assembly.

[0065] In summary, an embodiment of the present utility model provides a water pump module 1 and an air conditioner. The air conditioner includes the water pump module 1, and the water pump module 1 includes a box body 100, a water pump 200, and a sterilization component 300. The box body 100 is used to be placed in the water supply tank, the water pump 200 is installed in the box body 100 for pumping the water in the water supply tank to the wet film assembly, and the sterilization component 300 is arranged on the outer side of the box body 100. When the box body 100 is placed in the water supply tank, at this time, the sterilization component 300 is also located in the water supply tank. Therefore, the sterilization component 300 can perform sterilization treatment on the bacteria in the water supply tank, thereby reducing the content of bacteria in the air blown out by the air conditioner, ensuring the use safety, and improving the user experience.

[0066] 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 may have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A water pump module, characterized in that, Comprising: A box body (100), which is used to be placed in a water supply tank; A water pump (200), which is installed in the box body (100) for pumping water in the water supply tank to a wet film assembly; A sterilization component (300), which is arranged outside the box body (100).

2. The water pump module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sterilization component (300) is a silver ion sterilization device.

3. The water pump module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sterilization component (300) is detachably connected to the box body (100).

4. The water pump module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body (100) is provided with a first connection part (124), and the sterilization component (300) is provided with a second connection part that is snap-connected to the first connection part (124). One of the first connection part (124) and the second connection part is a snap hole, and the other of the first connection part (124) and the second connection part is a snap fastener.

5. The water pump module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first connection part (124) is a snap hole, and the second connection part is a snap fastener.

6. The water pump module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body (100) has opposite first and second ends (101, 102). When the box body (100) is placed in the water supply tank, the first end (101) is closer to the bottom wall of the water supply tank than the second end (102), and the sterilization component (300) is closer to the first end (101) than the second end (102).

7. The water pump module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box body (100) includes a first housing (110) and a second housing (120), and the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) are snapped together to form an installation space for installing the water pump (200).

8. The water pump module according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first housing (110) includes opposite first and second side plates (111, 112), and the second housing (120) includes opposite first and second plate bodies (121, 122). The first plate body (121) is located on the side of the first side plate (111) away from the second side plate (112) and is snap-connected to the first side plate (111), and the second plate body (122) is located on the side of the second side plate (112) away from the first side plate (111) and is snap-connected to the second side plate (112).

9. The water pump module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water pump module further includes a liquid level sensor (400) arranged outside the box body (100). The liquid level sensor (400) is detachably connected to the box body (100), and the liquid level sensor (400) is used to detect the liquid level in the water supply tank.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, It includes an air conditioner body, a water supply tank, a wet film component and the water pump module according to any one of claims 1-9. The water supply tank, the wet film component and the water pump module are all arranged on the housing of the air conditioner body. The water pump (200) can transport the water in the water supply tank to the wet film component.

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