Locking device, air conditioner water tank assembly and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, and provides a locking device and an air conditioner water tank assembly, the locking device is used for locking a water tank body and a water tank frame, and the locking device comprises a limiting structure arranged at the top of the water tank body; the bracket is arranged on the water tank frame; the guide rod is arranged on one side, facing the water tank body, of the bracket; the self-locking block is in sliding connection with the guide rod; the axis of the transverse shaft is perpendicular to the extension direction of the guide rod; the stress rod and the clamping hook rod are rotationally arranged on the support and rotate synchronously; in the unlocking process, the self-locking block moves upwards along the guide rod under the action of external force, the transverse shaft can make contact with the clamping hook rod and push the clamping hook rod to rotate till the clamping hook rod is connected with the transverse shaft in a hung mode, and therefore the self-locking block and the limiting structure are unlocked. In the locking process, the stress rod rotates under the action of external force to drive the clamping hook rod to rotate synchronously, the self-locking block descends to the limiting structure and is locked with the limiting structure, and locking and simple unlocking of the water tank body and the water tank frame can be achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a locking device, an air-conditioning water tank assembly and an air-conditioner. Background Art

[0002] The air conditioning water tank collects moisture from the air and drains it through the drainage system, thus ensuring dry and clean indoor air. At the same time, the water tank prevents moisture from penetrating into other components, protecting the normal operation of the system.

[0003] The air conditioning water tank usually includes a water tank body and a water tank frame, and the water tank body and the water tank frame are detachably connected and fixed by a locking device. When the water tank body needs to be removed, the locking device is unlocked to facilitate the replacement of the water tank body.

[0004] In the prior art, most water tank bodies are complicated to disassemble and assemble, which brings inconvenience to replacing the water tank body. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model provides a locking device, an air-conditioning water tank assembly and an air-conditioning, which are used to solve the defect of complicated assembly and disassembly of a water tank body in the prior art, and realize simple assembly and disassembly of the water tank body, and simple locking and unlocking.

[0006] The utility model provides a locking device for locking a water tank body and a water tank frame, wherein the water tank body is arranged on the inner side of the water tank frame, comprising:

[0007] A limiting structure is provided on the top of the water tank body;

[0008] a bracket, arranged on the water tank frame;

[0009] A guide rod is provided on a side of the bracket facing the water tank body;

[0010] A self-locking block, slidably connected to the guide rod;

[0011] A horizontal axis, the axis of which is perpendicular to the extension direction of the guide rod;

[0012] The force-bearing rod and the hook rod are both rotatably arranged on the bracket and rotate synchronously;

[0013] During the unlocking process, the self-locking block moves upward along the guide rod under the action of an external force, and the horizontal shaft can contact the hook rod and push the hook rod to rotate until the hook rod is hooked with the horizontal shaft, thereby unlocking the self-locking block and the limiting structure;

[0014] During the locking process, the force-bearing rod rotates under the action of external force, driving the hook rod to rotate synchronously, so that the hook rod is separated from the horizontal axis. Under the action of gravity, the self-locking block descends to the limiting structure and locks with the limiting structure.

[0015] A locking device according to the present invention further includes:

[0016] A driving device, disposed on the bracket;

[0017] During the locking process, the driving device can contact the self-locking block and push the self-locking block to move; during the unlocking process, the driving device can contact the force rod and push the force rod to rotate clockwise.

[0018] According to a locking device provided by the present utility model, the driving device includes:

[0019] An electronic driver is provided on one side of the bracket;

[0020] a pointer, rotatably connected to the electronic driver;

[0021] During the locking process, the pointer can contact the self-locking block and push the self-locking block to move; during the unlocking process, the pointer can contact the force-bearing rod and push the force-bearing rod to rotate clockwise.

[0022] According to a locking device provided by the utility model, the end of the hook rod is provided with a hanging portion, and the top of the hanging portion is provided with an arc surface.

[0023] According to a locking device provided by the present invention, the first end of the force-bearing rod is connected to the hook rod; the second end of the force-bearing rod is provided with a reinforcement portion, and the reinforcement portion is provided for sliding contact of the driving device.

[0024] According to a locking device provided by the present utility model, the self-locking block includes:

[0025] a sliding portion, slidably connected to the guide rod;

[0026] The limiting portion is integrally connected with the sliding portion, and the horizontal axis is provided on a side surface of the limiting portion.

[0027] According to a locking device provided by the present invention, the bottom side surface of the sliding portion is an arc-shaped surface, and the arc-shaped surface protrudes toward one side of the limiting structure.

[0028] According to a locking device provided by the present invention, in the locked position, the limiting structure and the self-locking block have at least one locking surface.

[0029] The utility model also provides an air conditioning water tank assembly, comprising:

[0030] Water tank body;

[0031] The water tank frame is arranged on the outside of the water tank body.

[0032] As described in any of the above items, the bracket of the locking device is arranged on the water tank frame, and the limiting structure of the locking device is arranged on the water tank body.

[0033] The utility model also provides an air conditioner, comprising the locking device as described in any one of the above items, or the air conditioner water tank assembly as described in any one of the above items.

[0034] The locking mechanism of the utility model is provided with a locking device which is arranged on the top of the water tank body through a limiting structure, the bracket is arranged on the water tank frame, the guide rod is arranged on one side of the bracket facing the water tank body, the self-locking block is slidably connected with the guide rod, the transverse axis is arranged on the side of the self-locking block, and the axis of the transverse axis is perpendicular to the extension direction of the guide rod, the force-bearing rod and the hook rod are rotatably arranged on the bracket and rotate synchronously; in the unlocking process, the self-locking block moves upward along the guide rod under the action of external force, the transverse axis can contact the hook rod and push the hook rod to rotate until the hook rod is hooked with the transverse axis, so that the self-locking block and the limiting structure are unlocked; in the locking process, the force-bearing rod rotates under the action of external force and drives the hook rod to rotate synchronously, so that the hook rod is separated from the transverse axis, and under the action of gravity, the self-locking block falls to the limiting structure and is locked with the limiting structure, and the locking and unlocking of the self-locking block and the limiting structure are achieved through the joint action of the guide rod, the self-locking block, the transverse axis, the force-bearing rod and the hook rod.

[0035] The air-conditioning water tank assembly and the air-conditioning provided by the present invention have the various advantages as described above because they include the locking device as described above. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention or the prior art, a brief introduction will be given below to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0037] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of a locking device in an embodiment provided by the utility model.

[0038] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a locking device in an embodiment provided by the utility model.

[0039] Reference numerals:

[0040] 100. Water tank body; 200. Water tank frame; 1. Limiting structure; 2. Bracket; 3. Guide rod; 4. Self-locking block; 5. Horizontal axis; 6. Force-bearing rod; 7. Hook rod; 8. Driving device; 81. Electronic driver; 82. Pointer; 61. Reinforcement part; 71. Hanging part; 41. Sliding part; 42. Limiting part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention more clear, the following will be combined with the accompanying drawings to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0042] The following combination Figure 1-Figure 2 The locking device of the present invention is described.

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the utility model provides a locking device for locking the water tank body 100 and the water tank frame 200. The water tank body 100 is arranged on the inner side of the water tank frame 200, and includes a limiting structure 1, a bracket 2, a guide rod 3, a self-locking block 4, a horizontal axis 5, a force-bearing rod 6 and a hook rod 7.

[0044] The limiting structure 1 is arranged at the top of the water tank body 100 and is used to cooperate with the self-locking block 4 in the locked state to ensure a stable connection between the water tank body 100 and the water tank frame 200.

[0045] The bracket 2 is arranged on the water tank frame 200 and serves as the basic supporting structure of the entire locking device, carrying and fixing other components such as the guide rod 3, the force-bearing rod 6 and the hook rod 7.

[0046] The guide rod 3 is arranged on a side of the bracket 2 facing the water tank body, and the guide rod 3 provides a track for the self-locking block 4 to move linearly.

[0047] The self-locking block 4 is slidably connected to the guide rod 3. The self-locking block 4 can move up and down along the guide rod 3. A horizontal axis 5 is provided on the self-locking block 4. The horizontal axis 5 is provided on the self-locking block 4, and the axis of the horizontal axis 5 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the guide rod 3; during the unlocking process, the horizontal axis 5 contacts the hook rod 7 and drives it to rotate; during the locking process, the horizontal axis 5 is separated from the hook rod 7, allowing the self-locking block 4 to descend.

[0048] The stressed rod 6 and the hook rod 7 are both rotatably arranged on the bracket 2. The stressed rod 6 is rotatably arranged on the bracket 2 and can be rotated by external operation, and the stressed rod 6 and the hook rod 7 can rotate synchronously.

[0049] The hook rod 7 is also rotatably mounted on the bracket 2 and rotates synchronously with the force-bearing rod 6, i.e., the hook rod 7 is integrally connected to the force-bearing rod 6. During the unlocking process, the hook rod 7 is pushed and rotated by the horizontal shaft 5 and hooked thereto; during the locking process, the hook rod 7 is separated from the horizontal shaft 5, allowing the self-locking block 4 to descend.

[0050] During the unlocking process, the self-locking block 4 moves upward along the guide rod 3 under the action of external force, and the horizontal axis 5 can contact the hook rod 7 and push the hook rod 7 to rotate clockwise until the hook rod 7 is hooked with the horizontal axis 5, so that the self-locking block 4 is unlocked from the limiting structure 1. At this time, the water tank body 100 and the water tank frame 200 are in an unlocked state, and the hook rod 7 is hooked with the horizontal axis 5.

[0051] During the locking process, the force-bearing rod 6 rotates clockwise under the action of external force, driving the hook rod 7 to rotate synchronously, so that the hook rod 7 is separated from the horizontal axis 5. Under the action of gravity, the self-locking block 4 descends to the limiting structure 1 and locks with the limiting structure 1. At this time, the water tank body 100 and the water tank frame 200 are in a locked state, and the hook rod 7 is separated from the horizontal axis 5.

[0052] In one embodiment of the present invention, a drive device 8 is further included. The drive device 8 is mounted on the bracket 2 and is typically positioned to contact both the self-locking block 4 and the force-bearing rod 6, allowing for interaction with both during the locking and unlocking processes. During the locking process, the drive device 8 contacts the self-locking block 4 and pushes it to move; during the unlocking process, the drive device 8 contacts the force-bearing rod 6 and pushes it to rotate clockwise.

[0053] When locking the water tank body 100 and the water tank frame 200, the drive device 8 first contacts the force-bearing rod 6 and applies a clockwise rotational force. This rotational force is transmitted to the hook rod 7 through the force-bearing rod 6, causing the hook rod 7 to rotate clockwise until it is separated from the horizontal axis 5. Under the force of gravity or the continued push of the drive device 8, the self-locking block 4 descends to the limit structure 1 and locks with it, completing the locking process.

[0054] When unlocking is required, the driving device 8 may contact the self-locking block 4 directly or through other mechanical structures (such as connecting rods, sliders, etc.), and push it to move upward along the guide rod 3. During the movement, the horizontal axis 5 contacts the hook rod 7 and pushes it to rotate to the hook state, achieving unlocking.

[0055] In such Figure 2 As shown, in a feasible embodiment of the present invention, the driving device 8 includes an electronic driver 81 and a pointer 82 .

[0056] The electronic driver 81 is the core component of the drive mechanism 8, responsible for providing power and controlling the movement of the pointer 82. Mounted on one side of the bracket 2, the electronic driver 81 may operate using electricity, air pressure, or hydraulic pressure. Its operating state, including start, stop, and speed adjustment, can be controlled by programming or external signals (such as buttons or sensors).

[0057] The pointer 82 is rotatably connected to the electronic driver 81. The pointer 82 can rotate around a certain axis, and this rotational motion is driven by the power provided by the electronic driver 81.

[0058] During the locking process, the electronic driver 81 drives the pointer 82 to rotate to a specific position so that the pointer 82 can contact the self-locking block 4. After contact, the pointer 82 continues to rotate and the force generated pushes the self-locking block 4 to move, thereby achieving the locking function. This process may involve precise mechanical design and mechanical calculations to ensure the reliability and stability of the locking.

[0059] During the unlocking process, electronic driver 81 again rotates pointer 82, but this time, it contacts force rod 6. Once in contact, the rotation of pointer 82 pushes force rod 6 clockwise, triggering the unlocking mechanism. This process also requires precise control and design to ensure smooth and secure unlocking.

[0060] In one feasible embodiment of the present invention, the end of the hook rod 7 is provided with a hook portion 71, the top of which is configured as a curved surface. This curved surface design reduces the resistance and friction caused by right angles or sharp edges during the hooking process, making the hooking action smoother. This helps to extend the service life and reduce failures caused by long-term hooking wear. The curved surface can better adapt to the shape of the contacting component, forming a closer fit, thereby enhancing stability after hooking. This stability is crucial to ensure the normal operation of equipment or structures.

[0061] In one feasible embodiment of the present invention, the first end of the stress-bearing rod 6 is connected to the hook rod 7 ; the second end of the stress-bearing rod 6 is provided with a reinforcement portion 61 . The main function of the reinforcement portion 61 is to increase the strength and rigidity of the stress-bearing rod 6 in this area to cope with possible large external forces or impacts. This reinforcement design helps prevent the stress-bearing rod 6 from bending, breaking, and other adverse conditions during the stress-bearing process, thereby ensuring the stability and reliability of the entire device.

[0062] The reinforced portion 61 provides sliding contact for the drive mechanism 8. When the pointer 82 interacts with the force-bearing rod 6, the reinforced portion 61 creates an optimized contact surface. This contact surface not only withstands the driving force from the drive mechanism 8 but also ensures smooth and accurate sliding. By reducing friction and resistance, this design helps improve the operating efficiency and service life of the entire device.

[0063] In one embodiment of the present invention, the self-locking block 4 includes a sliding portion 41 and a stopper 42. The sliding portion 41 is slidably connected to the guide rod 3, allowing the self-locking block 4 to slide along the guide rod 3. The stopper 42 is integrally connected to the sliding portion 41, and a transverse axis 5 is provided on the side of the stopper 42. The stopper 42 and the sliding portion 41 form a single unitary structure, which primarily provides additional stability for the self-locking block 4 and serves as a platform for connection or interaction with other components.

[0064] In a feasible embodiment of the present invention, the bottom side surface of the sliding portion 41 is an arc-shaped surface, and the arc-shaped surface protrudes toward the side of the limiting structure 1. The design of the arc-shaped surface helps to reduce the contact area between the sliding portion 41 and the limiting structure 1 or other adjacent components, thereby reducing the friction and resistance during the sliding process. This makes the self-locking block 4 smoother when sliding along the guide rod 3, reducing the wear and noise caused by friction. The protruding design of the arc-shaped surface helps to form a dynamic support point during the sliding process, and this support point will gradually change position as the sliding portion 41 moves. This design increases the stability of the self-locking block 4 during the sliding process, enabling it to better resist the influence of external shocks or vibrations.

[0065] In one feasible embodiment of the present invention, in the locked position, the retaining structure 1 and the self-locking block 4 share at least one locking surface. This locking surface is the key component that allows the self-locking block 4 and the retaining structure 1 to contact and restrict relative movement when locked. This surface prevents the self-locking block 4 from dislodging from the locked position when subjected to external forces, thereby ensuring the stability and durability of the locked state.

[0066] The number and location of locking surfaces can be flexibly designed based on specific application and design requirements. Typically, at least one locking surface is required to ensure the stability of the locked state; however, in some special cases, multiple locking surfaces may be designed to improve locking effectiveness and safety.

[0067] Therefore, the locking device provided by the embodiment of the present invention can achieve locking and simple unlocking of the water tank body.

[0068] The second aspect of the present invention is to provide an air-conditioning water tank assembly, including a water tank body 100, a water tank frame 200 and a locking device as described above, wherein the water tank frame 200 is arranged on the outside of the water tank body 100, the bracket 2 of the locking device is arranged on the water tank frame 200, and the limiting structure 1 of the locking device is arranged on the water tank body 100.

[0069] The air-conditioning water tank assembly provided by the present invention can realize the locking and quick unlocking of the water tank body 100 and the water tank frame 200.

[0070] A third aspect of the present invention provides an air conditioner, comprising a locking device as described in any one of the above items, or an air conditioner water tank assembly as described in any one of the above embodiments.

[0071] The air conditioner provided in the embodiment of the present invention can be a round cabinet unit, a square cabinet unit, a wall mounted unit, a window unit, etc.

[0072] The air conditioner provided by the present invention has the various advantages as described above because it includes the locking device and the air conditioner water tank assembly as described above, and thus will not be described in detail here.

[0073] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A locking device for locking a water tank body (100) and a water tank frame (200), wherein the water tank body (100) is arranged on the inner side of the water tank frame (200), characterized in that: include: A limiting structure (1) is provided on the top of the water tank body (100); A bracket (2) is arranged on the water tank frame (200); A guide rod (3) is provided on a side of the bracket (2) facing the water tank body; A self-locking block (4) is slidably connected to the guide rod (3); A transverse axis (5) is provided on the self-locking block (4), and the axis of the transverse axis (5) is perpendicular to the extension direction of the guide rod (3); The force-bearing rod (6) and the hook rod (7) are both rotatably mounted on the bracket (2) and rotate synchronously; During the unlocking process, the self-locking block (4) moves upward along the guide rod (3) under the action of an external force, and the transverse axis (5) is able to contact the hook rod (7) and push the hook rod (7) to rotate until the hook rod (7) is hooked to the transverse axis (5), so that the self-locking block (4) and the limiting structure (1) are unlocked; During the locking process, the force-bearing rod (6) rotates under the action of an external force, driving the hook rod (7) to rotate synchronously, so that the hook rod (7) is separated from the horizontal axis (5). Under the action of gravity, the self-locking block (4) descends to the limiting structure (1) and is locked with the limiting structure (1).

2. The locking device according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: A driving device (8) is arranged on the bracket (2); During the locking process, the driving device (8) can contact the self-locking block (4) and push the self-locking block (4) to move; during the unlocking process, the driving device (8) can contact the force-bearing rod (6) and push the force-bearing rod (6) to rotate clockwise.

3. The locking device according to claim 2, characterized in that The driving device (8) comprises: An electronic driver (81) is arranged on one side of the bracket (2); a pointer (82) rotatably connected to the electronic driver (81); During the locking process, the pointer (82) can contact the self-locking block (4) and push the self-locking block (4) to move; during the unlocking process, the pointer (82) can contact the force rod (6) and push the force rod (6) to rotate clockwise.

4. The locking device according to claim 1, wherein: The end of the hook rod (7) is provided with a hanging portion (71), and the top of the hanging portion (71) is provided as an arc surface.

5. The locking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first end of the force-bearing rod (6) is connected to the hook rod (7); the second end of the force-bearing rod (6) is provided with a reinforcement portion (61), and the reinforcement portion (61) is provided for sliding contact of the driving device (8).

6. The locking device according to claim 1, wherein: The self-locking block (4) comprises: A sliding portion (41) is slidably connected to the guide rod (3); The limiting portion (42) is integrally connected to the sliding portion (41), and the horizontal axis (5) is provided on the side surface of the limiting portion (42).

7. The locking device according to claim 6, characterized in that The bottom side surface of the sliding portion (41) is an arc-shaped surface, and the arc-shaped surface protrudes toward one side of the limiting structure (1).

8. A locking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the locked position, the limiting structure (1) and the self-locking block (4) have at least one locking surface.

9. An air conditioning water tank assembly, characterized in that: include: Water tank body (100); The water tank frame (200) is arranged outside the water tank body (100). The locking device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the bracket (2) of the locking device is arranged on the water tank frame, and the limiting structure (1) of the locking device is arranged on the water tank body (100).

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that: It comprises the locking device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, or the air conditioning water tank assembly according to claim 9.

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