Water baffle and air conditioner

Abstract

The water baffle comprises a plate body, a first connecting plate and a baffle, a guide face for guiding condensate water to a water pan is formed on the plate body, the first connecting plate is arranged on the guide face of the plate body, and the first connecting plate is suitable for being connected with an evaporator so that the plate body can be located below an exposed copper pipe of the evaporator. The baffles are arranged on the guide face of the plate body, are parallel to the first connecting plate and are arranged at intervals in the first direction, the first direction is consistent with the length direction of the evaporator, and the baffles are located on the side, opposite to the first direction, of the evaporator. The water baffle provided by the utility model has the advantage of good blocking effect on condensed water from a splashing part on the side of the evaporator.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and particularly relates to a water baffle and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] In the indoor unit of an air conditioner in the related art, an exposed copper pipe is provided at the end of an evaporator. Since the evaporator is often inclined, and the water receiving tray is only arranged opposite to the lower end of the evaporator, at this time, there are some exposed copper pipes that are not directly above the water receiving tray. Therefore, a water baffle is usually required to guide the condensed water on these exposed copper pipes to the water receiving tray to avoid water dripping of the air conditioner. However, the water baffle in the related art still has the defect of poor blocking effect on the condensed water splashing from the side of the evaporator. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in the related art to a certain extent.

[0004] For this reason, an embodiment of the utility model proposes a water baffle, which has the advantage of good blocking effect on the condensed water splashing from the side of the evaporator.

[0005] An embodiment of the utility model also proposes an air conditioner.

[0006] The water baffle of the embodiment of the utility model includes a plate body, a first connecting plate and a baffle. The plate body is formed with a guiding surface for guiding the condensed water to the water receiving tray. The first connecting plate is arranged on the guiding surface of the plate body, and the first connecting plate is adapted to be connected with the evaporator so that the plate body is located below the exposed copper pipe of the evaporator. The baffle is arranged on the guiding surface of the plate body. The baffle is parallel to the first connecting plate and arranged at intervals along a first direction, and the first direction is consistent with the length direction of the evaporator. The baffle is located on the opposite side of the evaporator along the first direction.

[0007] According to the water baffle of the embodiment of the utility model, the plate body is installed on the evaporator through the first connecting plate, so that the guiding surface is located below the exposed copper pipe. After the condensed water on the exposed copper pipe drips on the guiding surface, it will flow to the water receiving tray under the guidance of the guiding surface. At the same time, a baffle is arranged on the guiding surface of the plate body, and the baffle is located on the side of the evaporator. The baffle can effectively block the condensed water splashing from the evaporator in the first direction and guide the condensed water to the water receiving tray, effectively avoiding the influence of the condensed water on the air conditioner. Among them, by setting the first connecting plate and the baffle to be parallel to each other, the connection between the first connecting plate and the evaporator is convenient, and the first connecting plate can also block part of the condensed water splashing from the evaporator in the first direction, thereby further improving the blocking effect on the condensed water.

[0008] In some embodiments, a part of the plate body is recessed relative to the remaining plate bodies toward the exposed copper tube of the evaporator, so as to form an avoidance groove on the side of the plate body facing away from the guiding surface.

[0009] In some embodiments, the baffle is connected to one end of the plate body away from the evaporator, and the avoidance groove is arranged to open on one side adjacent to the baffle along the first direction.

[0010] In some embodiments, the guiding surface is a plane angled with respect to the height direction of the evaporator, and both the first connecting plate and the baffle are perpendicular to the guiding surface.

[0011] In some embodiments, the dimension of the plate body in the first direction gradually decreases or decreases stepwise from bottom to top.

[0012] In some embodiments, a first clamping groove is provided on the end surface of the first connecting plate facing away from the plate body, the first clamping groove penetrates through the first connecting plate along the first direction, and the first connecting plate is sleeved on the exposed copper tube of the evaporator through the first clamping groove.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first clamping groove includes a first groove section and a second groove section that are sequentially communicated in a direction away from the guiding surface, the outer contour of the cross section of the first groove section matches the outer contour of the cross section of the copper tube, the width at the junction of the first groove section and the second groove section is smaller than the diameter of the copper tube, the width of the second groove section gradually increases in a direction away from the first groove section, and one end of the second groove section facing away from the first groove section is open and the width is larger than the diameter of the copper tube.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first clamping grooves correspond to the first connecting plates one by one, there are multiple first connecting plates, at least two first connecting plates are arranged at intervals along the first direction, and at least two first connecting plates are arranged at intervals along a second direction, and the second direction forms an angle with the first direction.

[0015] In some embodiments, the water baffle further includes a second connecting plate arranged on the guiding surface, the second connecting plate is parallel to the baffle and arranged at intervals along the first direction, a second clamping groove is provided on the second connecting plate, the second clamping groove penetrates through the second connecting plate along the first direction and is open at the lower end, and the second connecting plate is adapted to be lapped on the copper tube through the second clamping groove.

[0016] The air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention includes the water baffle as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0017] The technical advantages of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention are the same as those of the water baffle in the above embodiments, and will not be elaborated here. Description of the Drawings

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of a water baffle according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 It is another schematic diagram of a water baffle according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0021] Reference numerals:

[0022] 1. Water baffle; 11. Plate body; 111. Guide surface; 112. Avoidance groove; 12. First connecting plate; 121. First card slot; 1211. First slot section; 1212. Second slot section; 13. Baffle; 14. Second connecting plate; 141. Second card slot; 2. Evaporator; 21. Copper tube. Detailed implementation manners

[0023] The embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present utility model and should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0024] Below in conjunction with Figures 1-3 Describe the water baffle 1 according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0025] The water baffle 1 of the embodiment of the present utility model includes a plate body 11, a first connecting plate 12 and a baffle 13. The plate body 11 is formed with a guide surface 111 for guiding condensed water to a water receiving tray. The first connecting plate 12 is disposed on the guide surface 111 of the plate body 11, and the first connecting plate 12 is adapted to be connected to the evaporator 2 so that the plate body 11 is located below the exposed copper tube 21 of the evaporator 2. The baffle 13 is disposed on the guide surface 111 of the plate body 11, the baffle 13 is parallel to the first connecting plate 12 and arranged at intervals in a first direction, the first direction is consistent with the length direction of the evaporator 2, and the baffle 13 is located on the opposite side of the evaporator 2 along the first direction.

[0026] The water baffle 1 according to the embodiment of the present utility model, the plate body 11 is installed on the evaporator 2 through the first connecting plate 12, so that the guiding surface 111 is located below the exposed copper tube 21. After the condensed water on the exposed copper tube 21 drips onto the guiding surface 111, it will flow to the water receiving tray under the guidance of the guiding surface 111. At the same time, a baffle 13 is provided on the guiding surface 111 of the plate body 11, and the baffle 13 is located on the side of the evaporator 2. The baffle 13 can effectively block the condensed water splashed by the evaporator 2 in the first direction and guide the condensed water to the water receiving tray, effectively avoiding the influence of the condensed water on the air conditioner. Among them, by setting the first connecting plate 12 and the baffle 13 to be parallel to each other, the connection between the first connecting plate 12 and the evaporator 2 is convenient, and the first connecting plate 12 can also block part of the condensed water splashed by the evaporator 2 in the first direction, thereby further improving the blocking effect on the condensed water.

[0027] It should be noted that the baffle 13 is located on the side of the exposed copper tube 21 of the evaporator 2. On the projection plane perpendicular to the first direction, the projections of the exposed copper tubes 21 that are not directly above the water receiving tray are all within the projection plane of the baffle 13.

[0028] For the sake of easy understanding, Figure 3 The direction indicated by the arrow A in the figure is the first direction of the water baffle 1 according to the embodiment of the present utility model, Figure 3 The direction indicated by the arrow B in the figure is the height direction of the water baffle 1 according to the embodiment of the present utility model.

[0029] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, part of the plate body 11 is recessed towards the exposed copper tube 21 of the evaporator 2 relative to the rest of the plate body 11, so as to form an avoidance groove 112 on the side of the plate body 11 facing away from the guiding surface 111.

[0030] While ensuring the guiding effect of the plate body 11 on the condensed water, it also avoids interference between the plate body 11 and parts such as the motor. The structure of the air conditioner at the water baffle 1 is compact and the space utilization rate is high.

[0031] Specifically, the contour of the avoidance groove 112 matches the outer contour of the motor, such as a triangular groove that matches the corner position of the motor base.

[0032] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the baffle 13 is connected to the end of the plate body 11 away from the evaporator 2, and the avoidance groove 112 is provided with an opening along the side adjacent to the baffle 13 in the first direction.

[0033] That is, the baffle 13 is the skirt of the plate body 11. On the basis of ensuring that the baffle 13 can block the condensed water from the first direction, the size of the plate body 11 in the first direction can be designed to be smaller. At the same time, the water baffle 1 is a sheet metal part, and the baffle 13 and the plate body 11 can be integrally bent and formed, and the manufacturing cost of the water baffle 1 is low. At the same time, both the side of the avoidance groove 112 facing away from the guiding surface 111 and the side adjacent to the plate body 11 are open, which is more convenient for avoiding adjacent parts such as motors.

[0034] Specifically, the avoidance groove 112 is arranged at the edge of the plate body 11 provided with the baffle 13, and the baffle 13 extends along the height direction of the plate body 11 to the two opposite edges of the plate body 11 in the height direction.

[0035] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 shown, the guiding surface 111 is a plane angled with respect to the height direction of the evaporator 2, and both the first connecting plate 12 and the baffle 13 are perpendicular to the guiding surface 111.

[0036] That is, the guiding surface 111 is an inclined surface inclined towards the water receiving tray. After the condensed water on the copper tube 21 drips, it will fall on the guiding surface 111 and flow into the water receiving tray under the guidance of the guiding surface 111. Among them, by setting the plate body 11 as a flat plate, the manufacturing difficulty is low, and the guiding surface 111 can be parallel and connected to the outer side surface of the fins of the evaporator 2, thereby effectively preventing the condensed water from flowing out to the outside through the gap between the guiding surface 111 and the outer side surface of the fins of the evaporator 2.

[0037] Specifically, both the first connecting plate 12 and the baffle 13 are perpendicular to the length direction of the evaporator 2. Thus, the connection between the first connecting plate 12 and the evaporator 2 is convenient, and the baffle 13 has a good effect of blocking the condensed water from the first direction.

[0038] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 shown, the size of the plate body 11 in the first direction gradually decreases or decreases stepwise from bottom to top.

[0039] At this time, the size of the plate body 11 matches the distribution area of the copper tubes 21 on the evaporator 2. On the basis of ensuring that the condensed water on all the copper tubes 21 not directly above the water receiving tray can drip onto the guiding surface 111 of the plate body 11, the size of the plate body 11 is effectively reduced, the manufacturing cost of the water baffle 1 is lower, and it is less likely to interfere with adjacent parts.

[0040] Specifically, among the exposed copper tubes 21 of the evaporator 2, the size of the upper half of the copper tubes 21 in the length direction of the evaporator 2 is smaller than the size of the lower half of the copper tubes 21 in the length direction of the evaporator 2, and the size of the plate body 11 in the length direction of the evaporator 2 decreases stepwise from bottom to top.

[0041] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a first clamping groove 121 is provided on the end face of the first connecting plate 12 facing away from the plate body 11. The first clamping groove 121 penetrates through the first connecting plate 12 along the first direction. The first connecting plate 12 is sleeved on the exposed copper tube 21 of the evaporator 2 through the first clamping groove 121.

[0042] Thus, by aligning the first clamping groove 121 with the corresponding copper tube 21 and applying a certain external force to the water baffle 1 in the direction close to the copper tube 21, the copper tube 21 can be clamped in the first clamping groove 121, realizing the installation of the water baffle 1 on the evaporator 2. The installation of the water baffle 1 is simple and convenient.

[0043] Specifically, at least one constriction with a width smaller than the diameter of the copper tube 21 is provided along the depth direction of the first clamping groove 121. During the process of the copper tube 21 being inserted into the first clamping groove 121, the first connecting plate 12 will be deformed by the compression to pass through the constriction, thereby realizing the reliable clamping connection between the copper tube 21 and the first connecting plate 12.

[0044] In some embodiments, the first clamping groove 121 includes a first groove section 1211 and a second groove section 1212 that are sequentially connected in the direction away from the guiding surface 111. The outer contour of the cross-section of the first groove section 1211 matches the outer contour of the cross-section of the copper tube 21. The width at the junction of the first groove section 1211 and the second groove section 1212 is smaller than the diameter of the copper tube 21. The width of the second groove section 1212 gradually increases in the direction away from the first groove section 1211. One end of the second groove section 1212 facing away from the first groove section 1211 is open and the width is greater than the diameter of the copper tube 21.

[0045] By setting the second groove section 1212 as a V-shaped groove with a groove opening width greater than the diameter of the copper tube 21, when installing the water baffle 1 without considering the angle of view, it is easier to dock the copper tube 21 with the corresponding first clamping groove 121, and under the guidance of the second groove section 1212 in the first clamping groove 121, it can be accurately inserted into the first groove section 1211, further improving the installation efficiency of the water baffle 1 on the evaporator 2.

[0046] Specifically, the outer contour of the cross-section of the second groove section 1212 is an isosceles trapezoid, and the width of the groove opening of the second groove section 1212 is preferably greater than 1.5 times the diameter of the copper tube 21.

[0047] In some embodiments, the first clamping grooves 121 correspond to the first connecting plates 12 one by one. There are multiple first connecting plates 12. At least two first connecting plates 12 are arranged at intervals along the first direction, and at least two first connecting plates 12 are arranged at intervals along the second direction. The second direction forms an angle with the first direction.

[0048] Both the second direction and the first direction are parallel to the guiding surface 111. At this time, at least three discretely arranged first connecting plates 12 are respectively clamped with the corresponding copper tubes 21, realizing at least one three-point positioning in a triangular shape, making the installation reliability of the water baffle 1 on the evaporator 2 high, and it is not easy to shake and accidentally fall off.

[0049] Specifically, as Figure 1 shown, there are three first connecting plates 12. Two are provided near the upper end portion of the plate body 11 and are arranged at intervals along the first direction, and one is provided near the lower end portion of the plate body 11. The three first connecting plates 12 are distributed in a triangular shape.

[0050] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the water baffle 1 further includes a second connecting plate 14 provided on the guiding surface 111. The second connecting plate 14 is parallel to the baffle 13 and is arranged at intervals along the first direction. A second clamping groove 141 is provided on the second connecting plate 14. The second clamping groove 141 penetrates through the second connecting plate 14 along the first direction and is open at the lower end. The second connecting plate 14 is adapted to be lapped on the copper tube 21 through the second clamping groove 141.

[0051] When installing the water baffle 1, the second connecting plate 14 can be first made to lap on the copper tube 21 that meets, so as to realize the pre-positioning of the water baffle 1 on the evaporator 2, and further facilitate the clamping connection between the first connecting plate 12 and the corresponding copper tube 21.

[0052] The air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention includes the water baffle 1 as in any of the above embodiments.

[0053] The technical advantages of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention are the same as those of the water baffle 1 in the above embodiments, and will not be elaborated here.

[0054] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention 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 understood as a limitation to the present invention.

[0055] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of the present invention, "a plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0056] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined or limited, terms such as "installation", "connection", "linkage", "fixation" shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or communication with each other; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and may be the internal connection of two components or the interaction relationship between two components, unless otherwise clearly defined. 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 circumstances.

[0057] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined or limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature in terms of horizontal height. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature in terms of horizontal height.

[0058] In the present utility model, terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0059] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present utility model. Any changes, modifications, substitutions and variations made by those of ordinary skill in the art to the above embodiments are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A water baffle, characterized in that, Comprising: A plate body (11), on which a guiding surface (111) for guiding condensed water to a water receiving tray is formed; A first connecting plate (12) disposed on the guiding surface (111) of the plate body (11), the first connecting plate (12) being adapted to be connected to an evaporator (2) so that the plate body (11) is located below the exposed copper tubes (21) of the evaporator (2); A baffle (13) disposed on the guiding surface (111) of the plate body (11), the baffle (13) being parallel to the first connecting plate (12) and arranged at intervals in a first direction, the first direction being consistent with the length direction of the evaporator (2), and the baffle (13) being located on one side of the evaporator (2) opposite in the first direction; 2. The water baffle according to claim 1, characterized in that, A part of the plate body (11) is recessed towards the exposed copper tubes (21) of the evaporator (2) relative to the rest of the plate body (11), so as to form an avoidance groove (112) on the side surface of the plate body (11) facing away from the guiding surface (111); 3. The water baffle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The baffle (13) is connected to one end of the plate body (11) away from the evaporator (2), and the avoidance groove (112) is arranged to open on one side adjacent to the baffle (13) in the first direction; 4. The water baffle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guiding surface (111) is a plane at an angle to the height direction of the evaporator (2), and both the first connecting plate (12) and the baffle (13) are perpendicular to the guiding surface (111); 5. The water baffle according to claim 1, wherein The dimension of the plate body (11) in the first direction gradually decreases or decreases stepwise from bottom to top; 6. The water baffle according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The end surface of the first connecting plate (12) facing away from the plate body (11) is provided with a first clamping groove (121), the first clamping groove (121) penetrating through the first connecting plate (12) in the first direction, and the first connecting plate (12) is sleeved on the exposed copper tubes (21) of the evaporator (2) through the first clamping groove (121); 7. The water baffle according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first clamping groove (121) includes a first groove section (1211) and a second groove section (1212) that are sequentially communicated in a direction away from the guiding surface (111), the outer contour of the cross-section of the first groove section (1211) matches the outer contour of the cross-section of the copper tube (21), the width at the junction of the first groove section (1211) and the second groove section (1212) is smaller than the diameter of the copper tube (21), the width of the second groove section (1212) gradually increases in a direction away from the first groove section (1211), and the end of the second groove section (1212) facing away from the first groove section (1211) is open and the width is larger than the diameter of the copper tube (21); 8. The water baffle according to claim 6, wherein, The first clamping grooves (121) correspond to the first connecting plates (12) one by one, there are multiple first connecting plates (12), at least two of the first connecting plates (12) are arranged at intervals in the first direction, and at least two of the first connecting plates (12) are arranged at intervals in a second direction, the second direction being at an angle to the first direction; 9. The water baffle according to claim 6, wherein, The water baffle further includes a second connecting plate (14) disposed on the guiding surface (111). The second connecting plate (14) is parallel to the baffle (13) and arranged at intervals along the first direction. A second clamping groove (141) is provided on the second connecting plate (14). The second clamping groove (141) penetrates through the second connecting plate (14) along the first direction and has an open lower end. The second connecting plate (14) is adapted to be lapped on the copper tube (21) through the second clamping groove (141).

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Comprising the water baffle according to any one of claims 1-9.

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