Water receiving tank for cabinet air conditioner

By designing pipeline notches on the water connection tank of the air-conditioning cabinet, strengthening the protrusions and rib structure, combining the foam layer and the water-filling layer, the problem of water connection tank cracks and water leakage caused by pipeline compression is solved, and the stability and sealing of the water connection tank are achieved.

CN223258364UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-22JIANGSU YOAU ELECTRIC CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422672412.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-01
Publication Date
2025-08-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-01

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Technical Problem

The polystyrene foam connection tank is prone to deform when the pipeline passes through, resulting in weak local strength and is easily compressed and broken by the pipeline, causing water leakage.

Method used

Pipe notches are provided through the front panel of the water connection tank, reinforcement protrusions are provided at the edge of the bottom plate, reinforcement ribs and resistance protrusions are provided inside, combined with the foam layer and water-filling layer design, the water nozzle is engaged with the junction, and the evaporator connection pipeline is abutted through the reinforcement protrusions, forming a stable structure.

Benefits of technology

Effectively prevent the water connection tank from rupturing under the pressure of the pipeline, avoid water leakage, and enhance the structural stability and sealing of the water connection tank.

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Abstract

A pipeline notch is formed in a front panel of the water receiving tank in an up-down penetrating mode, a reinforcing protrusion is arranged on a bottom plate of the water receiving tank at the edge of the pipeline notch in an outward protruding mode, a first fixing groove is formed in the bottom end of the front panel of the water receiving tank, reinforcing ribs are arranged on the inner bottom plate of the water receiving tank, and a fixing notch is formed in a right panel of the water receiving tank. A water nozzle opening is formed in the water receiving groove bottom plate in a penetrating mode, abutting protrusions are arranged at the two ends of the water receiving groove rear panel, and a balance protrusion is arranged in the water receiving groove. The utility model further discloses a cabinet air conditioner which comprises an evaporator arranged at the upper end of the water receiving tank, the side edge of the evaporator is connected with an evaporator connecting pipeline, and the evaporator connecting pipeline penetrates through the pipeline notch and abuts against the side surfaces of the pipeline notch and the reinforcing protrusion. According to the water receiving groove for the cabinet air conditioner, after the pipeline notch is pressed by an evaporator connecting pipeline, the reinforcing protrusion abuts against the evaporator connecting pipeline, so that the pipeline notch of the water receiving groove is not prone to breakage, and the water leakage phenomenon is not prone to occurring.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to a water receiving trough for an air conditioner cabinet. Background Art

[0002] Polypropylene (PP) material has excellent chemical resistance, heat resistance and high strength, etc., and is used to make the waterproof layer of the water trough or the entire water trough. However, polypropylene (PP) material has poor compatibility with the foam plate and is not easy to be absorbed with other materials. Therefore, polystyrene foam (EPS) is generally selected as the water trough material. Polystyrene foam (EPS) is a relatively common material and is widely used in air conditioner water troughs. Polystyrene foam (EPS) has excellent thermal insulation properties and low density. It is currently the lightest packaging material. However, during the production process, the pipeline needs to pass through the water trough, and because the pipeline is long, it is easy to deform, causing the pipeline to deviate from the notch. At this time, manual intervention is required to shape the pipeline into the notch. In this process, the local strength of the sink is weakened due to the notch, and pressing the pipeline will cause damage to the sink, causing cracks. The formation of cracks will cause leakage.

[0003] The above problems are in urgent need of solution, so it is necessary to provide a water receiving trough for an air-conditioning cabinet to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a water receiving trough for an air-conditioning cabinet, wherein when a pipeline is pressed into the notch of the water receiving trough, the water receiving trough is not easily broken by the pressure of the pipeline and leaks.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is:

[0006] One of the purposes is to provide a water receiving trough for an air-conditioning cabinet, wherein the front panel of the water receiving trough is provided with pipe notches running through the upper and lower parts, and the bottom plate of the water receiving trough is provided with a reinforcing protrusion protruding outward at the edge of the pipe notch, and the bottom end of the front panel of the water receiving trough is recessed inward to form a first fixed groove, and two first fixed grooves are symmetrically provided. The inner bottom plate of the water receiving trough protrudes outward near the center of one side of the rear panel to form a reinforcing rib, a fixed notch is provided on the right side panel of the water receiving trough, a water spout opening is passed through the bottom plate of the water receiving trough, and supporting protrusions are symmetrically provided at both ends of the rear panel of the water receiving trough, and there are two supporting protrusions in total, and a balancing protrusion is provided outward on the left side of the inner front panel of the water receiving trough.

[0007] Preferably, the water receiving trough includes a foam layer arranged outside the water receiving trough, a water storage layer arranged inside the water receiving trough, and a water nozzle connected to the water receiving trough.

[0008] Preferably, the foam layer is provided with a second fixing groove outwardly at the opening of the water spout, and the water receiving tank further comprises a water holding layer, and the water holding layer is provided with a joint portion protruding toward the bottom at the opening of the water spout.

[0009] Preferably, the outer surface of the faucet is provided with a snap-fitting protrusion that matches the second fixed groove, the snap-fitting protrusion is snapped into the second fixed groove, the upper end of the faucet is snapped between the foam layer and the water holding layer, and the joint is supported on the inner surface of the upper end of the faucet.

[0010] Another object is to provide an air-conditioning cabinet, which includes the water receiving trough described in any one of the above items.

[0011] Preferably, the air-conditioning cabinet also includes an air duct arranged at the lower end of the water receiving trough and an evaporator arranged at the upper end of the water receiving trough, and the upper end of the air duct is provided with a first supporting protrusion and a second supporting protrusion protruding outward, the first supporting protrusion is parallel to the second supporting protrusion, the first supporting protrusion is arranged at the top of the air duct, and the second supporting protrusion is arranged on the lower side of the first supporting protrusion, the water receiving trough is arranged between the first supporting protrusion and the second supporting protrusion, the first supporting protrusion abuts the supporting protrusion on the rear panel of the water receiving trough, and the second supporting protrusion abuts the bottom plate of the water receiving trough.

[0012] Preferably, an evaporator connecting pipe is connected to the side of the evaporator, and the evaporator connecting pipe passes through the pipe notch and is supported by the pipe notch and the side surface of the reinforcing protrusion. A heat exchange pipe is also provided in the evaporator, and the evaporator connecting pipe is connected to the heat exchange pipe on the right side of the evaporator.

[0013] Preferably, the air-conditioning cabinet also includes a supporting member arranged between the air duct and the water receiving trough, the bottom plate of the water receiving trough is supported on the upper surface of the supporting member, the two sides of the supporting member are provided with a first folding edge facing outward, the upper end of the supporting member is bent upward to provide a second folding edge, and the front panel of the water receiving trough is supported on the second folding edge.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: the present invention provides a water receiving trough for an air-conditioning cabinet, the front panel of the water receiving trough is penetrated by pipe notches up and down, the bottom plate of the water receiving trough is provided with a reinforcing protrusion protruding outward at the edge of the pipe notch, the side of the evaporator is connected to the evaporator connecting pipe, the evaporator connecting pipe passes through the pipe notch and is abutted against the pipe notch and the side surface of the reinforcing protrusion, so that the pipe notch is not easily broken and water leakage occurs after being pressed by the evaporator connecting pipe. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0016] In the picture: Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the air conditioning cabinet structure;

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of part of the structure of the central air conditioner cabinet;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the middle water tank structure;

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the central water tank from another perspective;

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Cross-sectional view of the middle water tank;

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the central water tank and air duct;

[0022] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A partial enlarged view of middle A;

[0023] Figure 8 for Figure 6 A partial enlarged view of middle B;

[0024] Figure 9 for Figure 6 sectional view of

[0025] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A partial enlarged view of C in the middle.

[0026] 1. Air conditioning cabinet; 10. Water receiving trough; 101. Pipeline notch; 102. First fixing groove; 103. Reinforcing rib; 104. Fixing notch; 105. Water spout opening; 106. Supporting protrusion; 107. Balancing protrusion; 11. Foam layer; 111. Reinforcing protrusion; 112. Second fixing groove; 12. Water collecting layer; 121. Joint; 13. Water spout; 131. Engaging protrusion; 20. Air duct; 21. First supporting protrusion; 22. Second supporting protrusion; 30. Evaporator; 31. Evaporator connecting pipe; 32. Heat exchange tube; 40. Supporting member; 41. First folding edge; 42. Second folding edge. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention clearer, the present invention is now described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. This figure is a simplified schematic diagram, which only illustrates the basics of the present invention in an illustrative manner, and therefore only shows the structures related to the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] like Figure 1-2 As shown, the utility model provides a water receiving trough 10 for an air-conditioning cabinet. The air-conditioning cabinet 1 includes a water receiving trough 10, an air duct 20 arranged at the lower end of the water receiving trough 10, an evaporator 30 and a supporting member 40 arranged at the upper end of the water receiving trough 10, and the supporting member 40 is arranged between the water receiving trough 10 and the air duct 20.

[0029] like Figure 3-4 As shown, the front panel of the water receiving trough 10 is provided with pipe gaps 101 from top to bottom, the bottom end of the front panel of the water receiving trough 10 is recessed inward to form a fixing groove 102, and two fixing grooves 102 are symmetrically provided. The inner bottom plate of the water receiving trough 10 is close to the center of the rear panel and protrudes outward to form a reinforcing rib 103. The right side panel of the water receiving trough 10 is provided with a fixing gap 104, and the bottom plate of the water receiving trough 10 is provided with a water spout opening 105. The two ends of the rear panel of the water receiving trough 10 are symmetrically provided with supporting protrusions 106, and there are two supporting protrusions 106 in total. A balancing protrusion 107 is protruding outward on the left side of the front panel of the water receiving trough 10.

[0030] like Figure 5 As shown, the water receiving tank 10 includes a foam layer 11 arranged outside the water receiving tank 10 , a water storage layer 12 arranged inside the water receiving tank 10 , and a water nozzle 13 connected to the water receiving tank 10 .

[0031] The foam layer 11 is provided with a thread groove 112 outwardly at the faucet opening 105 , and the water holding layer 12 is provided with a joint portion 121 protruding toward the bottom at the faucet opening 105 .

[0032] The outer surface of the faucet 13 is provided with a locking protrusion 131 that matches the thread groove 112. The locking protrusion 131 is locked in the thread groove 112. The upper end of the faucet 13 is locked between the foam layer 11 and the water storage layer 12. The joint 121 is against the inner surface of the upper end of the faucet 13.

[0033] like Figure 6-10As shown, the upper end of the air duct 20 is stepped, and a first supporting protrusion 21 and a second supporting protrusion 22 are protruding outward from the upper end of the air duct 20. The first supporting protrusion 21 is parallel to the second supporting protrusion 22. The first supporting protrusion 21 is arranged at the top of the air duct 20, and the second supporting protrusion 22 is arranged on the lower side of the first supporting protrusion 21. The water receiving trough 10 is arranged between the first supporting protrusion 21 and the second supporting protrusion 22. The first supporting protrusion 21 is supported by the supporting protrusion 106 on the rear panel of the water receiving trough 10, and the second supporting protrusion 22 is supported by the bottom plate of the water receiving trough 10.

[0034] like Figure 2 、 4 As shown, a heat exchange tube 32 is provided in the evaporator 30 . The heat exchange tube 32 on the right side of the evaporator 30 is connected to the evaporator connecting pipe 31 . The evaporator connecting pipe 31 passes through the pipe notch 101 and abuts against the side surfaces of the pipe notch 101 and the reinforcing protrusion 111 .

[0035] First folded edges 41 are formed on both sides of the supporting member 40 , and a second folded edge 42 is formed on the upper end of the supporting member 40 , which is bent upward. The front panel of the water tank 10 is supported on the second folded edge 42 .

[0036] The following describes the working process of the water receiving trough 10 for an air conditioner cabinet of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0037] When the evaporator connecting pipe 30 deviates from the pipe notch 101 , the evaporator connecting pipe 30 is manually pressed into the pipe notch 101 , and the reinforcing protrusion 111 is then pressed against the evaporator connecting pipe 30 .

[0038] Therefore, the water receiving trough 10 for an air conditioner cabinet of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0039] The outer side of the water receiving tank 10 is made of foam material, which can fit tightly with the air duct 20 and the evaporator 30.

[0040] The water spout 13 is clamped between the foam layer 11 and the water storage layer 12 so that the water spout 13 will not leak.

[0041] When the evaporator connecting pipe 30 is pressed into the pipe gap 101 of the water receiving tank 10, the water receiving tank 10 is pressed by the evaporator connecting pipe 30, and the reinforcing protrusion 111 presses against the evaporator connecting pipe 30, so that the pipe gap 101 is not easy to break and leak.

[0042] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, removable connections, or integral connections. They can refer to mechanical connections, direct connections, or indirect connections through an intermediary. They can refer to internal communication between two components or interactions between two components. A person skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances. It should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front and back," "left and right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inside," and "outside" and the like, indicating positions or relationships, are based on the positions or relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of the present invention and simplify the description. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the present invention. The above description is based on the preferred embodiments of the present invention. Based on the above description, relevant personnel are fully aware of the possibility of making various changes and modifications without departing from the scope of the present invention. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification, and its technical scope must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A water trough for an air conditioning cabinet, characterized by: The front panel of the water receiving trough (10) is provided with a pipeline notch (101) running through it from top to bottom. The bottom plate of the water receiving trough (10) is provided with a reinforcing protrusion (111) protruding outwards at the edge of the pipeline notch (101). The bottom end of the front panel of the water receiving trough (10) is recessed inwards to form a first fixing groove (102). Two first fixing grooves (102) are symmetrically provided. The inner bottom plate of the water receiving trough (10) is protruding outwards near the center of one side of the rear panel to form a reinforcing rib (103). The right side panel of the water receiving trough (10) is provided with a fixing notch (104). The bottom plate of the water receiving trough (10) is provided with a water spout opening (105). The two ends of the rear panel of the water receiving trough (10) are symmetrically provided with abutting protrusions (106). There are two abutting protrusions (106). The left side of the inner front panel of the water receiving trough (10) is provided with a balancing protrusion (107) protruding outwards.

2. The water receiving trough for an air conditioner cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water receiving trough (10) comprises a foam layer (11) arranged outside the water receiving trough (10), a water storage layer (12) arranged inside the water receiving trough (10), and a water nozzle (13) penetrating and connected to the water receiving trough (10).

3. The water receiving trough for an air conditioner cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The foam layer (11) is provided with a second fixing groove (112) concave outward at the water spout opening (105); the water receiving trough (10) further comprises a water holding layer (12); and the water holding layer (12) is provided with a joint portion (121) protruding toward the bottom at the water spout opening (105).

4. The water receiving trough for an air conditioner cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer surface of the water spout (13) is provided with a snap-fitting protrusion (131) that matches the second fixing groove (112); the snap-fitting protrusion (131) is snap-fitted into the second fixing groove (112); the upper end of the water spout (13) is snap-fitted between the foam layer (11) and the water holding layer (12); and the joint (121) is held against the inner surface of the upper end of the water spout (13).

5. An air-conditioning cabinet, characterized in that: The air-conditioning cabinet comprises the water receiving trough (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The cabinet air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The air conditioner cabinet also includes an air duct (20) arranged at the lower end of the water receiving trough (10) and an evaporator (30) arranged at the upper end of the water receiving trough (10); the upper end of the air duct (20) is provided with a first supporting protrusion (21) and a second supporting protrusion (22) protruding outward; the first supporting protrusion (21) is parallel to the second supporting protrusion (22); the first supporting protrusion (21) is arranged at the top of the air duct (20); the second supporting protrusion (22) is arranged at the lower side of the first supporting protrusion (21); the water receiving trough (10) is arranged between the first supporting protrusion (21) and the second supporting protrusion (22); the first supporting protrusion (21) is supported by the supporting protrusion (106) on the rear panel of the water receiving trough (10); and the second supporting protrusion (22) is supported by the bottom plate of the water receiving trough (10).

7. The cabinet air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that: The evaporator (30) is connected to the side of an evaporator connecting pipe (31), and the evaporator connecting pipe (31) passes through the pipe notch (101) and abuts against the side surface of the pipe notch (101) and the reinforcing protrusion (111). A heat exchange pipe (32) is also provided in the evaporator (30), and the evaporator connecting pipe (31) is connected to the heat exchange pipe (32) on the right side of the evaporator (30).

8. The cabinet air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that: The air-conditioning cabinet further comprises a supporting member (40) arranged between the air duct (20) and the water receiving trough (10), wherein the bottom plate of the water receiving trough (10) is supported on the upper surface of the supporting member (40), and both sides of the supporting member (40) are provided with a first folding edge (41) facing outwards, and the upper end of the supporting member (40) is bent upwards to be provided with a second folding edge (42), and the front panel of the water receiving trough (10) is supported on the second folding edge (42).