Base assembly and air conditioner
By providing waterproof ribs on the base assembly of the air conditioner, the problem of motor failure caused by condensed water leakage is solved, waterproof protection of the driving parts is achieved, and the reliability of the air conditioner is improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422430025.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-08
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-08
AI Technical Summary
There is a risk of condensed water in the air conditioner leaking through the drain connection and drain pipe, causing motor failure or damage, especially when condensed water drips onto the drive components.
A waterproof rib is provided on the base assembly of the air conditioner. The waterproof rib is located between the drainage interface and the mounting structure, and has a water-guiding end and a water-blocking position. The design of the waterproof rib can shield the driving component, ensuring that condensed water does not drip directly onto the driving component and is discharged through the water-guiding end.
Effectively prevent condensed water from dripping onto the drive components, reducing the risk of motor failure or damage, and improving the safety and reliability of the drive components.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and in particular to a base assembly and an air conditioner. Background Art
[0002] To achieve wide airflow, the air conditioner utilizes a fully enclosed air deflector system, which requires a motor to drive the external air deflector. The motors are located on either side of the air outlet at the base. However, condensation is generated during the heat exchange process and must be drained from the air conditioner. However, this drainage risk creates a risk of leaks in the drain connection and pipe, posing a potential risk of water leakage. If condensation drips onto the motor, it can easily cause failure or damage. Utility Model Content
[0003] The main purpose of this application is to provide a base assembly and an air conditioner, which aims to avoid the technical problem that condensed water drips due to loose connection between the drainage interface and the drainage pipe, causing damage or failure of the motor.
[0004] The present application provides a base assembly, including:
[0005] seat body;
[0006] A drainage interface, the drainage interface being provided on the base;
[0007] A mounting structure, the mounting structure being provided on the lower side of the drainage interface and being used for mounting a driving member; and
[0008] A waterproof rib is provided on the base; the waterproof rib is located between the drainage interface and the mounting structure in the vertical direction, the waterproof rib has a water-guiding end and a water-blocking position corresponding to the drainage interface, and the portion from the water-blocking position to the water-guiding end blocks the driving component.
[0009] Optionally, a first angle is formed between the drainage direction of the drainage interface and the vertical direction;
[0010] The waterproof rib includes a first section, the first section extends obliquely downward, and the angle between the extension direction of the first section and the vertical direction is a second angle;
[0011] The first angle is greater than the second angle.
[0012] Optionally, the difference between the first angle and the second angle is between 1-10°.
[0013] Optionally, the first angle has a value range of 30-60°.
[0014] Optionally, the waterproof rib further has a second section; the second section is provided at the lower end of the first section, and the second section extends downwardly and forms a third angle with the first section.
[0015] Optionally, a side of the first section facing the drainage interface is flat.
[0016] Optionally, the first section is arranged corresponding to the matching position of the drainage interface and the drainage pipe.
[0017] Optionally, the length of the portion from the water retaining position to the water guiding end portion is greater than or equal to the length of the driving member in the length direction;
[0018] The seat body has a side surface; the waterproof rib is arranged on the side surface, and the dimension of the waterproof rib in the direction perpendicular to the side surface is greater than or equal to the dimension of the driving member in the direction perpendicular to the side surface.
[0019] The present application also proposes an air conditioner, comprising:
[0020] Drain pipes and drive components; and
[0021] As described above for the base assembly, the drain pipe is installed on the drain interface, and the driving member is installed on the mounting structure.
[0022] Optionally, the air conditioner further includes a middle frame, which is connected to the base body, and the middle frame abuts against an end of the waterproof rib away from the base body and forms a waterproof protection area on the side of the waterproof rib facing the driving member.
[0023] In the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application, due to the projection on the horizontal plane, the waterproof rib covers the driving part at least from the position of the corresponding drainage interface to the position of the water guide end; when water leaks at the drainage interface, the water directly drips onto the waterproof rib and is guided away by the waterproof rib, and the water will not drip onto the driving part, thereby preventing the driving part from being damaged or malfunctioning after the drainage interface leaks. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.
[0025] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the base assembly proposed in an embodiment of the present application;
[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of the middle part;
[0027] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner proposed in an embodiment of the present application;
[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle;
[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drain pipe in the air conditioner proposed in an embodiment of the present application.
[0030] Reference Signs List
[0031] 10 air conditioner 140 waterproof ribs 100 Base assembly 141 First section 110 base body 142 Second section 120 Drainage interface 210 drain pipe 130 Installation structure 220 Drive parts DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0032] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of this application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0033] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present application (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.
[0034] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connection" and "fixation" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixation" can mean fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0035] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present application, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or suggesting their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing throughout the text includes three parallel schemes. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scheme A, or scheme B, or a scheme in which A and B are satisfied at the same time. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement it. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by this application.
[0036] To drain condensed water, air conditioners have a drain port on the base that directs the condensed water through the drain port and out through a drain pipe. However, if the drain pipe and drain port are loose during assembly or during transportation, this can cause condensed water to leak. Furthermore, due to the air conditioner's layout, the drive element for the air deflector is located below the drain port. This poses a risk of condensed water leaking from the drain pipe and drain port, causing motor failure or damage.
[0037] Combine Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the embodiment of the present application provides a base assembly 100, comprising:
[0038] base body 110;
[0039] Drainage interface 120, the drainage interface 120 is provided on the base 110;
[0040] The mounting structure 130 is provided on the lower side of the drainage interface 120 and is used to mount the driving member 220; and
[0041] The waterproof rib 140 is provided on the base body 110; the waterproof rib 140 is located between the drainage interface 120 and the mounting structure 130 in the vertical direction, and the waterproof rib 140 has a water-guiding end and a water-blocking position corresponding to the drainage interface 120, and the part from the water-blocking position to the water-guiding end blocks the driving member 220.
[0042] In the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application, a waterproof rib 140 is provided on the base 110, vertically located between the drainage interface 120 and the mounting structure 130. The waterproof rib 140 has a water-guiding end and a water-blocking position corresponding to the drainage interface 120. The portion from the water-blocking position to the water-guiding end shields the driving member 220. When water leaks from the drainage interface 120, the water drips directly onto the water-blocking position of the waterproof rib 140. The water then flows through the water-guiding end and does not drip onto the driving member 220. This prevents damage or malfunction of the driving member 220 in the event of a water leak from the drainage interface 120.
[0043] In an embodiment, the drive member 220 may be a motor or a drive structure including a motor. The motor is used to rotate the air deflector on the air conditioner 10 to open or close the air outlet, adjust the air outlet angle, etc. In an embodiment, the drain port 120 is used to install the drain pipe 210.
[0044] In some prior art, the driver 220 is provided with a waterproof shell; however, on the one hand, when water drops fall on the shell, it will cause the shell to rust, and there is a risk of water entering the driver 220; on the other hand, if the shell of the driver 220 is not tightly sealed, it will also cause water to enter the inner side of the driver 220, thereby causing water to enter. Therefore, in the technical solution of the embodiment of the present application, the waterproof rib 140 is provided on the upper side of the driver 220 to block water leakage, which can reduce the risk of leaked water drops on the driver 220, thereby reducing the possibility of the driver 220 rusting and the possibility of water ingress due to loose sealing, reducing damage or malfunction of the driver 220, and improving the possibility of the driver 220.
[0045] In the embodiment, waterproof ribs 140 are provided on both sides of the air outlet of the base, corresponding to the drainage interfaces 120 and the mounting structures 130 on both sides respectively.
[0046] As an optional implementation of the above embodiment, Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the drainage direction of the drainage interface 120 forms a first angle α with the vertical direction. The waterproof rib 140 includes a first section 141, which extends downward at an angle. The angle between the extension direction of the first section 141 and the vertical direction is a second angle β. The first angle α is greater than the second angle β. This arrangement allows condensed water dripping onto the first section 141 to be quickly drained through the waterproof rib 140, reducing the probability of condensed water dripping onto the drive member 220.
[0047] It's easy to understand that to drain condensate smoothly, the drainage direction of the drain port 120 is angled downward or vertically downward. If a leak occurs between the drain port 120 and the drain pipe 210, the condensate will drip onto the first section 141. Furthermore, if the second angle β is smaller than the first angle α, the condensate will have a greater component velocity in the direction of gravity, allowing it to drain quickly and avoid accumulation on the waterproof rib 140.
[0048] As an optional implementation of the above embodiment, the difference between the first angle α and the second angle β is between 1-10°. For example, the difference between the two can be 1°, 2°, 3°, 4°, 5°, 8° or 10°. For example, in the embodiment, the first angle α is 54°, and the second angle β is 52°; for another example, the first angle α is 50°, and the second angle β is 49°; for another example, the first angle α is 48°, and the second angle β is 46.5°, 45° or 45.5°. In the embodiment, setting the difference between the two angles between 1-10° helps to quickly drain through the waterproof rib 140.
[0049] As an optional implementation of the above embodiment, the value range of the first angle α is between 30° and 60°. The first angle is set to 30-60° in order to facilitate the drain pipe to have the power to drain water in the direction of gravity, which is convenient for drainage. For example, in the embodiment, the value of the first angle α is 50°. Since the second angle β is smaller than the first angle α, the value range of the second angle β is [40°, 50°), for example, 48° can be taken. For example, in the embodiment, the value of the first angle α is 55°. Since the second angle β is smaller than the first angle α, the value range of the second angle β is [43°, 55°), for example, 50°, 52°, etc. can be taken. For example, in the embodiment, the value of the first angle α is 45°. Since the second angle β is smaller than the first angle α, the value range of the second angle β is [43°, 45°), for example, 44° can be taken. For example, in the embodiment, the value of the first angle α is 60°. Since the second angle β is smaller than the first angle α, the value range of the second angle β is [43°, 59°], for example, it can be 50°, 55°, 58°, etc.
[0050] As an alternative embodiment to the above embodiment, the waterproof rib 140 further includes a second section 142. The second section 142 is located at the lower end of the first section 141 and extends downward at a third angle to the first section 141. Condensate dripping onto the first section 141 slides down to its lower end. Because the second section 142 extends downward at the third angle to the first section 141, the condensate is further guided by the second section 142 to fall rapidly, ultimately flowing out of the lower end of the second section 142. In some embodiments, after the base is mounted on the air conditioner's middle frame, the lower end of the second section 142 abuts the middle frame, directing the condensate onto the middle frame. Furthermore, when water drips from the drain port onto the first section 141, it splashes in all directions. The downward extension of the second section 142 creates a wider waterproof area, blocking the splashing water. Furthermore, the second section 142 also prevents condensate from splashing onto the drive member 220.
[0051] As an alternative embodiment to the above embodiment, the side of the first section 141 facing the drain interface 120 is flat. Setting the side of the first section 141 facing the drain interface 120 as a flat surface can prevent condensation from accumulating. In an embodiment, this flat surface can be configured as a hydrophobic surface, such as with a hydrophobic coating, to facilitate the rapid removal of condensation from the upper side of the driver 220.
[0052] As an optional implementation of the above embodiment, the first section 141 is provided corresponding to the mating position of the drain interface 120 and the drain pipe 210. In this embodiment, the mating position of the drain interface 120 and the drain pipe 210 is a risk location for condensed water leakage. Aligning the first section 141 with this location ensures that if this mating position leaks, the condensed water can be quickly drained away by the first section 141, preventing the condensed water from accumulating above the driver 220 and reducing the risk of the condensed water dripping onto the driver 220.
[0053] As an optional implementation of the above embodiment, the length of the portion from the water retaining position to the water guiding end is greater than or equal to the length of the driving member 220 in the length direction;
[0054] The base 110 has a side surface; the waterproof rib 140 is provided on the side surface, and its dimension in a direction perpendicular to the side surface is greater than or equal to the dimension of the driving member in a direction perpendicular to the side surface.
[0055] In this embodiment, when the driver 220 is mounted on the mounting structure 130, its lengthwise dimension is smaller than the lengthwise dimension of the waterproof ribs 140, so that the waterproof ribs 140 can cover the driver 220 in their extended direction. In this embodiment, when the driver 220 is mounted on the mounting structure 130, its dimension in a direction perpendicular to the side surface is smaller than the dimension of the waterproof ribs 140 in a direction perpendicular to the side surface, so that the waterproof ribs 140 cover the driver 220 in a direction perpendicular to the side surface. Therefore, the horizontal projection of the waterproof ribs 140 can cover the horizontal projection of the driver 220.
[0056] Combine Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the present application also provides an air conditioner 10, comprising: a drain pipe 210, a drive member 220, and a base assembly 100. The base assembly 100 utilizes some or all of the technical solutions of the aforementioned embodiments, and thus possesses some or all of the technical advantages of the aforementioned embodiments. The drain pipe 210 is mounted on the drain interface 120, and the drive member 220 is mounted on the mounting structure 130. If there is a leak in the drain pipe 210 or the drain interface 120, the dripping condensed water is intercepted by the waterproof rib 140, preventing it from dripping onto the drive member 220.
[0057] As an alternative embodiment to the above embodiment, the air conditioner 10 further includes a middle frame connected to the base 110. The middle frame abuts against an end of the waterproof rib 140 away from the base 110, forming a waterproof protection area on the side of the waterproof rib facing the driver. The driver 220 is disposed within the waterproof protection area. In the embodiment, the middle frame abuts against the end of the waterproof rib 140 away from the base 110, and a waterproof protection area is formed on the side of the waterproof rib 140 facing the driving member; the waterproof rib 140 places the driving member 220 and the drainage interface 120 in two independent spaces respectively; wherein, the driving member 220 is located in the waterproof protection area formed by the middle frame and the waterproof rib 140, and the waterproof protection area is located in the lower area of the waterproof rib 140, while the drainage interface 120 is located in the upper area of the waterproof rib; if water leakage occurs at the drainage interface 120, the water is blocked by the waterproof rib 140 and will not flow from the upper area of the waterproof rib 140 to the waterproof protection area below it, and then there is no water vapor in the waterproof protection area. Since the driving member 220 is in the waterproof protection area, the alternation of hot and cold air to form condensation water is prevented, which causes the surface of the driving member 220 to be damp, thereby preventing the driving member 220 from getting damp, improving the safety of the driving member 220, and preventing the driving member 220 from malfunctioning or being damaged, resulting in inaccurate or unadjustable adjustment of the air guide plate of the entire machine.
[0058] In an embodiment, the middle frame and the base may be connected by snap connections and / or screws.
[0059] In the air conditioner 10, a drain pipe 210 and a driving member 220 are installed on the side of the base, wherein a waterproof rib 140 is provided on the side of the base. The upper side of the waterproof rib 140 is a potential water leakage discharge area, and the lower side is a waterproof protection area. The waterproof rib 140 includes a first section 141 and a second section 142. The first section 141 is designed with a certain second angle β: the second angle β is less than the first angle α; wherein the drain pipe 210 is installed on the drain nozzle interface, and the position where the two cooperate is a potential water leakage point; wherein the driving member 220 is installed in the waterproof protection area. When the drain pipe 210 leaks due to improper installation or looseness during transportation, the condensed water will first drip onto the first section 141 due to the action of the waterproof rib 140. The second angle β of the water reinforcement 140 is designed. When the dripping becomes more and more, the dripping condensed water will slide down along the first section 141 to the second section 142 and then slide to the horizontal surface of the middle frame, preventing the condensed water from dripping onto the outer surface of the driver 220 and causing damage to the electrical components. Since the driver 220 is installed in a closed waterproof protection area, the alternating cold and hot cold air is further prevented from forming condensation water and causing moisture on the surface of the driver 220, and the accumulation of condensed water on the surface of the driver 220 is prevented from causing damage or malfunction.
[0060] The above description is merely an optional embodiment of the present application and does not limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structural transformation made by using the contents of the present application specification and drawings under the application concept of the present application, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields, is included in the patent protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A base assembly, characterized in that: include: seat body; A drainage interface, the drainage interface being provided on the base; A mounting structure, the mounting structure being provided on the lower side of the drainage interface and being used for mounting a driving member; as well as A waterproof rib is provided on the base; the waterproof rib is located between the drainage interface and the mounting structure in the vertical direction, and the waterproof rib has a water-guiding end and a water-blocking position corresponding to the drainage interface, and the portion from the water-blocking position to the water-guiding end blocks the driving component.
2. The base assembly according to claim 1, wherein: There is a first angle between the drainage direction of the drainage interface and the vertical direction; The waterproof rib includes a first section, the first section extends obliquely downward, and the angle between the extension direction of the first section and the vertical direction is a second angle; The first angle is greater than the second angle.
3. The base assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The difference between the first angle and the second angle is between 1-10°.
4. The base assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The value range of the first angle is between 30-60°.
5. The base assembly according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein: The waterproof rib also has a second section; the second section is arranged at the lower end of the first section, and the second section extends downwardly and forms a third angle with the first section.
6. The base assembly according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein: A side of the first section facing the drainage interface is a plane.
7. The base assembly according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein: The first section is arranged corresponding to the matching position of the drainage interface and the drainage pipe.
8. The base assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The length of the portion from the water retaining position to the water guiding end portion is greater than or equal to the length of the driving member in the length direction; The seat body has a side surface; the waterproof rib is arranged on the side surface, and the dimension of the waterproof rib in the direction perpendicular to the side surface is greater than or equal to the dimension of the driving member in the direction perpendicular to the side surface.
9. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: Drain pipes and drive components; as well as In the base assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8, the drain pipe is installed on the drain interface, and the drive member is installed on the mounting structure.
10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, wherein The air conditioner further includes a middle frame, which is connected to the base and abuts against an end of the waterproof rib away from the base, and forms a waterproof protection area on a side of the waterproof rib facing the driving member.