Air conditioning equipment and liquid path switching assembly thereof

Abstract

The liquid path switching assembly comprises a first groove, a second groove, a first partition plate and a switching mechanism, the first partition plate is arranged between the first groove and the second groove, the first partition plate is provided with an open hole used for communicating the first groove with the second groove, and the switching mechanism is arranged in the open hole. The switching mechanism has a first state and a second state, in the first state, the switching mechanism blocks the open hole so that liquid in the first groove can overflow and be discharged, and in the second state, the switching mechanism relieves blocking of the open hole so that the liquid in the first groove can flow into the second groove. According to the liquid path switching assembly, generated liquid such as condensate water can be guided to the water pan or the water tank, the situation that in the prior art, condensate water is prone to overflowing due to the fact that water is stored only through the water pan is avoided, and the water storage capacity is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioning, in particular to a liquid circuit switching component and an air conditioning device. Background Art

[0002] A mobile air conditioner is a compact and portable air conditioning device. During use, the mobile air conditioner generates condensed water. In the prior art, the condensed water is often stored by setting up a water receiving tray, etc. However, the water storage capacity is limited, and the condensed water on the water receiving tray can easily overflow. Utility Model Content

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

[0004] To this end, an embodiment of the present invention proposes a liquid circuit switching component, which can divert the generated condensed water and other liquids to a water receiving tray or water tank, avoiding the situation in the prior art where water is only stored in a water receiving tray and easily causes condensed water to overflow, thereby improving the water storage capacity.

[0005] The embodiment of the present utility model further provides an air conditioning device including the above-mentioned liquid circuit switching assembly.

[0006] The liquid circuit switching assembly of the embodiment of the utility model includes:

[0007] a first slot and a second slot;

[0008] a first partition plate, the first partition plate being disposed between the first groove and the second groove, and the first partition plate being provided with an opening for connecting the first groove and the second groove;

[0009] The switching mechanism has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the switching mechanism blocks the opening so that the liquid in the first tank can overflow and discharge. In the second state, the switching mechanism releases the blockage of the opening so that the liquid in the first tank can flow into the second tank.

[0010] In some embodiments, including:

[0011] Third slot;

[0012] The second partition is arranged between the first groove and the third groove, the height dimension of the second partition is lower than the height dimension of the first partition, and in the first state, the liquid in the first groove passes over the second partition and overflows into the third groove.

[0013] In some embodiments, the bottom wall of the third tank is provided with at least one first hole, and the first hole is used to allow the liquid in the third tank to be discharged to the chassis of the air conditioning equipment.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first groove, the second groove, and the third groove are arranged in parallel, and the first groove is located between the second groove and the third groove.

[0015] In some embodiments, the switching mechanism includes:

[0016] a water retaining member, the water retaining member being adapted to be attached to the first partition plate to seal the opening;

[0017] A switching drive is connected to the water retaining member, and the switching drive is used to drive the water retaining member to move so that the water retaining member is attached to or separated from the first partition.

[0018] In some embodiments, the water retaining member is a rubber member;

[0019] And / or, the switching drive is an electromagnetic drive;

[0020] And / or, the switching mechanism is arranged in the second slot.

[0021] In some embodiments, a bottom wall of the second groove is lower than a bottom wall of the first groove.

[0022] The air conditioning device of the embodiment of the present utility model includes the liquid circuit switching assembly as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0023] In some embodiments, including:

[0024] Upper air duct assembly;

[0025] A downwind duct assembly, the downwind duct assembly being provided below the upwind duct assembly, the liquid path switching assembly being provided in the downwind duct assembly, and the liquid path switching assembly being used to receive liquid dripping from the upwind duct assembly;

[0026] A chassis and a water tank, both of which are arranged below the downwind duct assembly, and the chassis is used to receive the liquid overflowing from the first tank, and the water tank is used to store the liquid discharged from the second tank.

[0027] In some embodiments, the upper air duct assembly is provided with a plurality of overflow columns, and the plurality of overflow columns are all located above the first groove, and each of the overflow columns is provided with a second hole for guiding the liquid to the first groove.

[0028] Beneficial effects: The air-conditioning equipment and its liquid circuit switching component of the embodiment of the utility model can guide the generated condensed water and other liquids to the water receiving tray or water tank, avoiding the situation in the prior art where water is only stored in the water receiving tray and easily causes condensed water to overflow, thereby improving the water storage capacity. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the switching mechanism of the liquid path switching assembly in the first state of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0030] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the switching mechanism of the liquid path switching assembly in the second state of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0031] Figure 3 It is a transverse cross-sectional schematic diagram of the switching mechanism of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0032] Figure 4 It is a longitudinal sectional schematic diagram of the air-conditioning equipment according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0033] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an air-conditioning device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0034] Reference numerals:

[0035] 100-Liquid circuit switching assembly;

[0036] 1- first slot;

[0037] 2- Second slot;

[0038] 3-first partition; 31-opening;

[0039] 4-Switching mechanism; 41-Water retaining member; 42-Switching drive;

[0040] 5-third slot; 51-first hole;

[0041] 6- second partition;

[0042] 200-upper air duct assembly; 201-overflow column;

[0043] 300-downwind duct assembly;

[0044] 400-chassis;

[0045] 500-water tank. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to be used to explain the present invention, but should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown, the fluid path switching assembly 100 of the embodiment of the present invention includes a first tank 1 , a second tank 2 , a first partition plate 3 and a switching mechanism 4 .

[0048] The first partition plate 3 is disposed between the first tank 1 and the second tank 2, and is provided with an opening 31 for connecting the first tank 1 and the second tank 2. For example, the first tank 1 and the second tank 2 may both be substantially rectangular tanks, and the notches of the first tank 1 and the second tank 2 may both be arranged upward, thereby facilitating the collection of liquids such as condensed water dripping from above.

[0049] The first tank 1 and the second tank 2 can be integrally formed on a single injection molded part, wherein the first tank 1 can be located to the left of the second tank 2. The first tank 1 and the second tank 2 can be separated by a first partition 3, which can also be integrally formed on the injection molded part by injection molding. An opening 31 can be provided in the middle of the first partition 3. The opening 31 can pass through the first partition 3 in the left-right direction, so that the interior space of the first tank 1 can be connected to the interior space of the second tank 2 through the opening 31, thereby allowing liquid such as condensed water in the first tank 1 to flow into the second tank 2.

[0050] The switching mechanism 4 has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the switching mechanism 4 blocks the opening 31 so that the liquid in the first tank 1 can overflow and discharge. In the second state, the switching mechanism 4 releases the blockage of the opening 31 so that the liquid in the first tank 1 can flow into the second tank 2.

[0051] For example, the switching mechanism 4 can be a linear drive mechanism, etc. The switching mechanism 4 can include structural parts such as a water baffle. When in use, the water baffle can move back and forth in the left and right directions. When the water baffle moves to the left, such as Figure 1 As shown, the switching mechanism 4 as a whole can be switched to the first state. At this time, the water baffle can seal the opening 31 on the first partition 3, so that the first tank 1 can store liquid independently, and when the liquid in the first tank 1 is full, the liquid can overflow to the left side of the first tank 1, thereby meeting the need to discharge liquid to the left side.

[0052] When the water baffle moves to the right, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the switching mechanism 4 as a whole can be switched to the second state. At this time, the water baffle will be separated from the first partition 3, and the water baffle can release the sealing blockage of the opening 31 on the first partition 3. The liquid in the first tank 1 can flow directly into the second tank 2 through the opening 31, thereby meeting the need to discharge liquid to the right.

[0053] The liquid path switching assembly 100 of the embodiment of the present invention can divert liquids such as condensed water generated during use to different sides, thereby meeting the need to divert the liquid to different liquid storage containers such as the chassis 400 and the water tank 500, avoiding the situation in the prior art where water is only stored in a water receiving tray and easily causes condensed water to overflow, thereby improving the water storage capacity.

[0054] In some embodiments, the liquid path switching assembly 100 includes a third tank 5 and a second partition 6, the second partition 6 is arranged between the first tank 1 and the third tank 5, the height dimension of the second partition 6 is lower than the height dimension of the first partition 3, and in the first state, the liquid in the first tank 1 passes over the second partition 6 and overflows into the third tank 5.

[0055] For example, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the third groove 5 can also be a rectangular groove, with the notch of the third groove 5 also facing upward. The third groove 5 can be located to the left of the first groove 1 and can also be integrally formed with the first groove 1 by injection molding. The second partition 6 can be integrally formed between the first groove 1 and the third groove 5.

[0056] Both the first baffle 3 and the second baffle 6 can be vertical panels, with the first baffle 3 being taller than the second baffle 6 in the vertical direction. Furthermore, the second baffle 6 is also lower than the front and rear walls of the first trough 1, effectively forming the shortest section of the first trough 1. When the first trough 1 is filled with condensate, it can overflow from the second baffle 6 and flow into the third trough 5, thereby ensuring that the condensate is diverted to the left side of the first trough 1 and temporarily stored.

[0057] In some embodiments, at least one first hole 51 is provided on the bottom wall of the third tank 5 , and the first hole 51 is used to allow the liquid in the third tank 5 to be discharged to the chassis 400 of the air conditioning equipment.

[0058] For example, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the bottom wall of the third tank 5 can be provided with three first holes 51, which can be spaced apart in the left-right direction. The three third holes can be located directly above the chassis 400 of the air conditioner. When liquid flows from the first tank 1 into the third tank 5, the liquid in the third tank 5 can flow through the three first holes 51 to the bottom of the chassis 400, thereby meeting the need to drain condensed water and other liquids to one side.

[0059] In some embodiments, the first slot 1, the second slot 2, and the third slot 5 are arranged in parallel, and the first slot 1 is located between the second slot 2 and the third slot 5. Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the first groove 1, the second groove 2, and the third groove 5 can be arranged in a line along the left-right direction, and in parallel in the front-back direction, wherein the second groove 2 can be arranged on the right side of the first groove 1, and the third groove 5 can be arranged on the left side of the first groove 1. This meets the need of directing liquid to the left and right sides.

[0060] In some embodiments, the switching mechanism 4 includes a water stop 41 and a switching drive 42. The water stop 41 is used to fit with the first partition 3 to seal the opening 31. The switching drive 42 is connected to the water stop 41, and the switching drive 42 is used to drive the water stop 41 to move so that the water stop 41 fits with the first partition 3 or separates from the first partition 3.

[0061] For example, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the switching mechanism 4 can be disposed entirely on the right side of the first partition 3, the water retaining member 41 can be a plate-shaped structure, the switching drive 42 can be a linear drive, and the water retaining member 41 can be fixed to the driving end of the switching drive 42. When in use, the switching drive 42 can drive the water retaining member 41 to reciprocate in the left and right directions, thereby satisfying the need to switch the switching mechanism 4 to the first state and the second state.

[0062] In some embodiments, the water retaining member 41 is a rubber member, so that the water retaining member 41 has a certain elastic deformation performance, thereby ensuring the sealing performance of the squeeze-fitting between the water retaining member 41 and the first partition 3 .

[0063] In some embodiments, the switching drive 42 is an electromagnetic drive, for example, the switching drive 42 can be a solenoid valve structure. When the switching drive 42 is energized, the switching drive 42 can push the water retaining member 41 toward the first partition 3, thereby achieving a sealed blockage of the opening 31. When the switching drive 42 is de-energized, the switching drive 42 can drive the water retaining member 41 away from the first partition 3, thereby achieving communication between the first tank 1 and the second tank 2 through the opening 31.

[0064] In some embodiments, the switching mechanism 4 is disposed in the second tank 2. For example, the switching drive 42 can be fixed to the right side wall of the second tank 2, and the water retaining member 41 can be disposed on the left side of the switching drive 42. This allows the switching mechanism 4 to be assembled within the interior space of the second tank 2, thereby avoiding the need to occupy additional space and improving space utilization.

[0065] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the bottom wall of the second slot 2 is lower than the bottom wall of the first slot 1. This creates a certain elevation difference between the first slot 1 and the second slot 2, facilitating the alignment of the opening 31 and the switching mechanism 4 in the left-right direction, further improving installation convenience, and also increasing the capacity of the second slot 2, thereby meeting the needs of large-capacity storage.

[0066] The air conditioning device according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below.

[0067] The air conditioning device of the embodiment of the present invention includes a fluid circuit switching assembly 100, which may be the fluid circuit switching assembly 100 described in any of the above embodiments. The air conditioning device may be a mobile space or the like.

[0068] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the air conditioning device includes an upper duct assembly 200, a lower duct assembly 300, a chassis 400 and a water tank 500. The upper duct assembly 200 can be used in conjunction with an evaporator, and the lower duct assembly 300 can be used in conjunction with a condenser.

[0069] The down-duct assembly 300 is disposed below the up-duct assembly 200, and the fluid path switching assembly 100 is disposed within the down-duct assembly 300. The fluid path switching assembly 100 is configured to receive liquid dripping from the up-duct assembly 200. For example, the down-duct assembly 300 may include a duct housing and other components, and the fluid path switching assembly 100 may be integrated with the duct housing. For example, the duct housing may be injection molded, and the first, second, and third grooves 1, 2, and 5 may be integrally formed within the duct housing.

[0070] The upper air duct assembly 200 may include a water receiving tray, which is used to receive condensed water generated during the operation of the air-conditioning equipment. The above-mentioned first tank 1 can be arranged below the water receiving tray. When in use, the condensed water on the water receiving tray can overflow into the first tank 1 below.

[0071] The bottom plate 400 and the water tank 500 are both provided below the downwind duct assembly 300, and the bottom plate 400 is used to receive the liquid overflowing from the first tank 1, and the water tank 500 is used to store the liquid discharged from the second tank 2. Figure 4 As shown, the chassis 400 can be installed at the bottom of the mobile air conditioner, and a water receiving tray and other structures can also be integrated on the chassis 400, and the water receiving tray can also play the role of storing condensed water. Figure 5 As shown, the water tank 500 can be embedded in the side wall of the mobile air conditioner, and the water tank 500 can be located below the second tank 2 mentioned above.

[0072] When the air-conditioning device switches to the cooling mode, the switching mechanism 4 can be switched to the first state, and the condensed water in the first tank 1 can first overflow into the third tank 5, and then can be diverted from the third tank 5 to the bottom chassis 400.

[0073] When the air-conditioning equipment switches to the dehumidification mode, the switching mechanism 4 can switch to the second state. The condensed water in the first tank 1 can first flow into the second tank 2 through the opening 31, and then can be diverted from the second tank 2 to the water tank 500, thereby meeting the need for large-capacity storage of condensed water.

[0074] In some embodiments, the upper air duct assembly 200 is provided with a plurality of overflow columns 201 , which are all located above the first tank 1 , and each overflow column 201 is provided with a second hole for directing liquid to the first tank 1 .

[0075] For example, Figure 4As shown, two overflow columns 201 can be provided. Both overflow columns 201 can be tubular structures and can be integrally molded onto the bottom side of the water receiving tray of the upper duct assembly 200 through injection molding. Both overflow columns 201 can extend vertically and be located directly above the first tank 1. Each overflow column 201 has a second hole formed therein. During use, condensed water in the water receiving tray of the upper duct assembly 200 can be directed into the first tank 1 via each overflow column 201, thereby satisfying the need to divert condensed water from the upper duct assembly 200 to the lower duct assembly 300.

[0076] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it is understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention. Changes, modifications, substitutions and variations of the above embodiments made by ordinary technicians in this field are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fluid path switching assembly, characterized in that: include: a first slot and a second slot; a first partition plate, the first partition plate being disposed between the first groove and the second groove, and the first partition plate being provided with an opening for connecting the first groove and the second groove; The switching mechanism has a first state and a second state. In the first state, the switching mechanism blocks the opening so that the liquid in the first tank can overflow and discharge. In the second state, the switching mechanism releases the blockage of the opening so that the liquid in the first tank can flow into the second tank.

2. The fluid path switching assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: include: Third slot; The second partition is arranged between the first groove and the third groove, the height dimension of the second partition is lower than the height dimension of the first partition, and in the first state, the liquid in the first groove passes over the second partition and overflows into the third groove.

3. The fluid path switching assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the third tank is provided with at least one first hole, and the first hole is used for draining the liquid in the third tank to the chassis of the air conditioning equipment.

4. The fluid path switching assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first groove, the second groove, and the third groove are arranged in parallel, and the first groove is located between the second groove and the third groove.

5. The fluid path switching assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switching mechanism includes: a water retaining member, the water retaining member being adapted to be attached to the first partition plate to seal the opening; A switching drive is connected to the water retaining member, and the switching drive is used to drive the water retaining member to move so that the water retaining member is attached to or separated from the first partition.

6. The fluid path switching assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water retaining member is a rubber member; And / or, the switching drive is an electromagnetic drive; And / or, the switching mechanism is arranged in the second slot.

7. The liquid path switching assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: A bottom wall of the second groove is lower than a bottom wall of the first groove.

8. An air conditioning device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a fluid path switching assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The air conditioning device according to claim 8, characterized in that include: Upper air duct assembly; A downwind duct assembly, the downwind duct assembly being provided below the upwind duct assembly, the liquid path switching assembly being provided in the downwind duct assembly, and the liquid path switching assembly being used to receive liquid dripping from the upwind duct assembly; A chassis and a water tank, both of which are arranged below the downwind duct assembly, and the chassis is used to receive the liquid overflowing from the first tank, and the water tank is used to store the liquid discharged from the second tank.

10. The air conditioning device according to claim 9, characterized in that The upper air duct assembly is provided with a plurality of overflow columns, and the plurality of overflow columns are all located above the first groove, and each of the overflow columns is provided with a second hole for guiding the liquid to the first groove.

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