Drawing type water tank and dehumidifier with same

Abstract

The utility model provides a pull-out type water tank and a dehumidifier with the pull-out type water tank. The drawing type water tank comprises a water storage tank and a water tank cover. A water storage space with an upward opening is defined by the water storage tank. The water tank cover is arranged on the upper portion of the water storage tank and used for opening and closing an opening of the water storage tank. The surface of the water tank cover sinks downwards to form a containing cavity used for containing articles. The water tank cover is provided with the storage cavity, so that a user can store parts and tools into the pull-out water tank.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of household appliances, in particular to a pull-out water tank and a dehumidifier having the same. Background Art

[0002] Air humidity significantly impacts living comfort. In southern China and some coastal cities, residents often require specialized dehumidification equipment to regulate indoor humidity. Compared to air conditioners with built-in dehumidification functions, household dehumidifiers offer significant advantages in terms of dehumidification efficiency, energy consumption, and noise. They also offer more precise humidity control and minimize impact on ambient temperature. Therefore, families with dehumidification needs often purchase dedicated household dehumidifiers.

[0003] Home dehumidifiers are often equipped with wheels for easy mobility. To facilitate transportation and sales, and to allow users the flexibility to choose whether to install them, these wheels are typically removable and not pre-installed on the dehumidifier. Dehumidifiers also often have a removable water tank to contain condensed water. Therefore, dehumidifiers often also include cleaning tools for the water tank. While these parts and tools can be packaged and placed in the box at the time of sale, when the dehumidifier is used at home, there's often a problem of where to store them. Utility Model Content

[0004] One aspect of the present invention is to provide a pull-out water tank with a storage cavity.

[0005] Another object of the present invention is to provide a dehumidifier that solves the above-mentioned problems.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a pull-out water tank, which includes a water storage tank and a water tank cover.

[0007] The water storage tank defines a water storage space with an opening facing upward.

[0008] The water tank cover is arranged on the upper part of the water storage tank and is used for opening and closing the opening of the water storage tank.

[0009] In addition, a storage cavity for placing items is formed on the surface of the water tank cover in a downwardly concave manner.

[0010] Optionally, the storage cavity is in the shape of an elongated strip and extends laterally along the front side of the water tank cover.

[0011] Optionally, a drainage hole communicating with the water storage space is provided on the bottom surface of the storage cavity.

[0012] Optionally, the peripheral edge of the water tank cover is formed with an upwardly bent flange.

[0013] Optionally, at least part of the flange is formed with a downwardly opening fixing groove, the shape of which is adapted to the shape of the side wall at the water tank opening, so that the side wall at the water tank opening can extend into the fixing groove to fix the water tank cover.

[0014] Optionally, the front wall of the water tank is higher than the flange.

[0015] At least part of the flange abuts against the inner side of the front wall of the water tank.

[0016] Optionally, at least one fixing claw is formed on the inner side of the front wall of the water tank, the lower side of the fixing claw abuts against the flange, and the upper side of the fixing claw forms an inclined surface extending backward and downward.

[0017] Optionally, two baffles are arranged laterally in the water tank; the front end of each baffle is spaced from the front wall of the water tank and / or the rear end of each baffle is spaced from the rear wall of the water tank.

[0018] Optionally, two through openings communicating with the water storage space are provided on the water tank cover at intervals in the transverse direction.

[0019] Each baffle extends upwardly and passes through a through opening.

[0020] The pull-out water tank also includes: a handle.

[0021] The two ends of the handle are respectively and detachably arranged on a portion of a water barrier plate passing upward through the through-hole.

[0022] According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a dehumidifier, which includes a main body and a pull-out water tank.

[0023] The bottom of the main body defines an installation space that opens forward.

[0024] The pull-out water tank is detachably arranged in the installation space; the pull-out water tank is any of the pull-out water tanks mentioned above.

[0025] The pull-out water tank of the present invention includes a water tank and a water tank cover. The water tank defines a water storage space with an upward opening. The water tank cover is disposed above the water tank and is used to open and close the water tank opening. Furthermore, a downwardly recessed storage cavity is formed on the surface of the water tank cover for placing items. By providing the storage cavity in the water tank cover, users can store parts and tools inside the pull-out water tank.

[0026] Based on the following detailed description of some specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a pull-out water tank according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a water storage tank of the pull-out water tank shown;

[0031] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a water tank cover of the pull-out water tank shown;

[0032] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view of the pull-out water tank shown;

[0033] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] In the description of this embodiment, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0035] The terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the quantity of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the term "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features, or one or more of the features.

[0036] In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically limited. When a feature "includes or contains" one or more of the features it covers, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and other features may be further included.

[0037] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connect," "fixed," "coupled," and the like should be interpreted broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed or detachable connections, or integration; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. A person of ordinary skill in the art should be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0038] Furthermore, in the description of the present invention, a first feature being “above” or “below” a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact with each other, or the first and second features not being in direct contact with each other but being in contact with each other via another feature therebetween.

[0039] That is, in the description of the present utility model, "above," "above," and "above" a first feature of a second feature include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. "below," "below," or "below" a first feature of a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0040] In the description of the present invention, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, devices, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the exemplary expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, devices, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0041] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical terms and scientific terms) used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention have the same meaning as commonly understood by ordinary technicians in the technical field to which this application belongs.

[0042] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a dehumidifier 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2Schematic diagram of a pull-out water tank 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present invention provides a pull-out water tank 20 and a dehumidifier 10 having the pull-out water tank 20. The dehumidifier 10 also includes a main body 12. The bottom of the main body 12 defines a mounting space that opens forward, and the pull-out water tank 20 is removably mounted within the mounting space. A dehumidification module is disposed within the upper space of the main body 12, generating condensed water and directing the condensed water downward toward the pull-out water tank 20.

[0044] The main body 12 of the dehumidifier is usually composed of a casing, an evaporator, a condenser, a supply fan and a motor, a compressor, a throttling device, a temperature and humidity sensor and other devices. The evaporator, condenser, compressor, throttling device and other devices constitute a dehumidification module. The casing forms a water receiving tank below the evaporator to receive the condensed water condensed on the evaporator. A drain outlet of the dehumidification module is provided at the bottom of the water receiving tank. The water receiving tank collects the condensed water at the drain outlet and discharges it downward to the pull-out water tank 20.

[0045] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the water storage tank 22 of the pull-out water tank 20 is shown; Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the water tank cover 24 of the pull-out water tank 20 is shown.

[0046] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the pull-out water tank 20 of this embodiment includes a water tank 22 and a water tank cover 24. The water tank 22 defines a water storage space that opens upward. The water tank cover 24 is located above the water tank 22 and is used to open and close the opening of the water tank 22. The water tank cover 24 includes a flat main body 242 and a water guide groove 244 that is recessed downward relative to the main body 242. A water guide hole is formed on one side of the water guide groove 244, connecting to the water storage space. The drain outlet of the dehumidification module is located directly above the water guide groove 244 and drains the generated condensed water into the water guide groove 244. When condensed water falls into the pull-out water tank 20, it does not fall directly into the water tank 22. Instead, it falls into the water guide groove 244 formed on the water tank cover 24 and enters the water tank 22 through the water guide hole 24A located to the side of the water guide groove 244. This slows the condensed water's fall into the water tank 22 and reduces dripping noise.

[0047] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view of the pull-out water tank 20 is shown; Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle.

[0048] In order to guide the water flow in the water tank 22 and further reduce or even eliminate the dripping noise of the pull-out water tank 20, in some optional embodiments, at least one water baffle 222 is further provided in the water tank 22. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the water guide hole 24A on the water guide groove 244 is close to a water baffle 222, so that the condensed water passing through the water guide hole 24A flows toward the water baffle 222 and flows downward along the water baffle 222 instead of dripping directly.

[0049] At the same time, the baffles 222 themselves divide the water storage space into multiple smaller areas. With the baffles 222 blocking the water storage space, the condensate contained within the pull-out water tank 20 oscillates less during transport. Even if the pull-out water tank 20 contains a large amount of condensate, the center of gravity of the pull-out water tank 20 will not shift excessively during transport, saving effort and preventing spillage.

[0050] In some optional embodiments, at least a portion of each baffle 222 extends in the front-to-back direction within the water storage tank 22. Figure 3 As shown, the plate body of the water barrier 222 can be extended in the front-to-back direction as a whole, or can be partially bent while the other parts are extended in the front-to-back direction. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The markings are based on the direction in which the pull-out water tank 20 is pulled out of the dehumidifier 10, i.e., the pull-out direction corresponds to the front, and the push-in direction corresponds to the rear. The water storage tank 22 of the pull-out water tank 20 is typically formed with a handle slot for the user to insert their hand to pull the pull-out water tank 20. The handle slot is typically located at the upper or lower front side of the water storage tank 22.

[0051] Corresponding to the plate body extending forward and backward of the water barrier 222, refer to Figure 6 As shown, in some optional embodiments, the water guide groove 244 has a water guide bottom plate 2442 that extends gradually downward from the first lateral end to the second lateral end, and the second lateral end of the water guide bottom plate 2442 is spaced above and below the bottom surface of the main body 242 to form a water guide hole 24A.

[0052] The inclined, extended water guide bottom plate 2442 guides condensate more quickly toward the water guide hole 24A at the second lateral end and onto the surface of the baffle plate 222 directly opposite the water guide hole 24A. The upper end of the baffle plate 222 abuts against the bottom surface of the main plate 242, providing support for the water tank cover 24 while also shielding the area directly opposite the water guide hole 24A, preventing water from flowing over the baffle plate 222 and directly into the water tank 22, rather than flowing downward along the baffle plate 222.

[0053] The height of the first transverse end of the water guide bottom plate 2442 is usually lower than the top surface of the main plate body 242 to prevent the condensed water falling into the water guide groove 244 from overflowing.

[0054] The water guide trough 244 further includes water guide side plates 2444 located on both sides of the water guide trough 244 in the front-to-back direction. The two water guide side plates 2444 respectively connect the front and rear sides of the water guide bottom plate 2442 to the main body 242. In some optional embodiments, the two water guide side plates 2444 can each form an inclined surface that gradually approaches each other from top to bottom, and the water guide bottom plate 2442 can gradually narrow from the first transverse end to the second transverse end, so that condensation water falling into the water guide trough 244 is collected while flowing toward the water guide hole 24A.

[0055] The two inclined water-guiding side plates 2444 enable the water-guiding trough 244 to have a larger upper opening area, i.e., a water-receiving area facing the drain outlet of the dehumidification module, while also narrowing the width of the water-guiding hole 24A of the water-guiding trough 244 itself, so that the water flows more frequently before reaching the water-guiding hole 24A, and has a certain flow rate when passing through the water-guiding hole 24A, so that it can rush toward the water-blocking plate 222 in the form of a stream of water, rather than dripping down from the edge of the water-guiding bottom plate 2442.

[0056] refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some optional embodiments, a plurality of water-guiding ribs 224 spaced apart in the front-to-back direction are formed on the surface of the water-blocking plate 222 near the water-conducting hole 24A. The upper end of each water-guiding rib 224 extends to the water-conducting hole 24A, and the lower end extends to the bottom surface of the water storage tank 22. After passing through the water-conducting hole 24A and contacting the surface of the water-blocking plate 222, the condensed water is separated into multiple streams by the water-guiding ribs 224 and flows downward along the ribs 224. The water-guiding ribs 224 serve to divert the water flow and increase the contact surface of the water flow, effectively controlling the flow rate of the downward-flowing water and substantially eliminating dripping noise.

[0057] In some optional embodiments, the transverse width of the water guide rib 224 gradually increases from top to bottom, i.e., the water guide rib 224 is trapezoidal in shape, with the lower end protruding further from the surface of the baffle 222 than the upper end. The lower end of the water guide rib 224 connects to the bottom surface of the water storage tank 22, thereby guiding the flow of condensate while also supporting and reinforcing the baffle 222. The water guide rib 224 is typically perpendicular to the surface of the baffle 222 on which it is located.

[0058] To prevent condensation from overflowing from the water channel 244 and flowing out from the edge of the water tank cover 24, refer to Figure 2As shown, in some optional embodiments, the peripheral edge of the water tank cover 24 is formed with an upwardly bent flange 246. The height of the flange 246 is higher than the height of the main body 242, so that the condensed water overflowing from the water guide groove 244 can be prevented from flowing further outward.

[0059] In some optional embodiments, reference Figure 4 As shown, at least part of the flange 246 is formed with a downwardly opening fixing groove 24B, and the shape of the fixing groove 24B is adapted to the shape of the side wall at the opening of the water tank 22, so that the side wall at the opening of the water tank 22 can extend into the fixing groove 24B to fix the water tank cover 24.

[0060] To further fix the water tank cover 24, refer to Figure 2 As shown, in some optional embodiments, the front wall of the water tank 22 is higher than the flange 246. At least a portion of the flange 246 abuts the inner side of the front wall of the water tank 22. Therefore, the front portion of the water tank cover 24 is abutted against the front and rear sides of the front wall of the water tank 22, while the rear portion is vertically engaged with the other side walls of the water tank 22, further improving the fixing effect.

[0061] Furthermore, in some optional embodiments, at least one securing claw 226 is formed on the inner side of the front wall of the water tank 22. The lower side of the securing claw 226 abuts against the flange 246, and the upper side of the securing claw 226 forms an inclined surface extending rearward and downward. The securing claw 226 further secures the front portion of the water tank cover 24 against the upper and lower sides of the water tank 22, thereby preventing the water tank cover 24 from accidentally falling off the water tank 22. Furthermore, the upper side of the securing claw 226 forms an inclined surface extending rearward and downward, allowing the user to easily move the water tank cover 24 along the inclined surface to below the securing claw 226 when installing the water tank cover 24 by pressing downward.

[0062] The household dehumidifier 10 is usually equipped with parts and tools such as a detachable roller 14, a cleaning tool, etc. Figure 1 In the dehumidifier 10 shown, a plurality of rollers 14 are provided at the bottom of the main body 12. These rollers 14 are all detachable and can be installed at the discretion of the user. These parts and tools can be packed and placed in a packaging box when sold, but when the user uses the dehumidifier 10 at home, there will be a problem of where to store them. Figure 2 As shown, in some optional embodiments, a storage cavity 248 for placing items is formed in a downwardly recessed manner on the surface of the water tank cover 24 , so that the user can store parts and tools in the pull-out water tank 20 .

[0063] In some optional embodiments, the storage cavity 248 is elongated and extends laterally along the front side of the water tank cover 24. The storage cavity 248 can be specifically rectangular. In order to facilitate the user to store the detachable rollers 14 in the pull-out water tank 20 when they are not installed, the storage cavity 248 can be sized to accommodate all four detachable rollers 14.

[0064] The storage chamber 248 of this embodiment can also be used to store the roller 14 during the production and sales stages of the dehumidifier 10. That is, when the dehumidifier 10 is packaged before leaving the factory, the roller 14 is pre-stored in the storage chamber 248, so that the roller 14 does not need to be placed in the packaging box outside the dehumidifier 10, and the space reserved for placing the roller 14 in the packaging box is saved.

[0065] Since the storage chamber 248 is recessed relative to the main body 242, water accumulation may occur due to overflow of condensed water from the water guide groove 244. In some optional embodiments, a drainage hole 24C connected to the water storage space is provided on the bottom surface of the storage chamber 248 to facilitate drainage of the accumulated water in the storage chamber 248.

[0066] refer to Figure 3 As shown, in some optional embodiments, two baffles 222 are laterally spaced apart in the water tank 22, and the front end of each baffle 222 is spaced apart from the front wall of the water tank 22 and / or the rear end of each baffle 222 is spaced apart from the rear wall of the water tank 22.

[0067] To prevent the baffle 222 from swaying laterally and to improve the firmness of the baffle 222, usually only one of the front and rear ends of the baffle 222 is spaced apart from the front wall or rear wall of the water tank 22, while the other end extends to connect with the front wall or rear wall of the water tank 22, so that the baffle 222 has two sides connected to the inner wall of the water tank 22. In some optional embodiments, in order to provide space for the storage cavity 248 located at the front side of the water tank cover 24, reference Figure 3 As shown, the front end of each baffle 222 is spaced apart from the front wall of the water storage tank 22 .

[0068] refer to Figure 3 As shown, in some optional embodiments, each baffle 222 is formed with a reinforcing rib 228 from the end separated from the front wall and / or rear wall of the water tank 22 to both sides; the lateral width of each reinforcing rib 228 gradually widens from top to bottom.

[0069] The two reinforcing ribs 228 located on both sides of the water baffle 222 support and reinforce the water baffle 222 on both sides of the water baffle 222, and because they are located at the ends of the water baffle 222, they can effectively prevent the water baffle 222 from shaking laterally.

[0070] Except for being located outside the water guide holes 24A and used to guide the flow of condensate, the reinforcing ribs 228 are similar in shape to the water guide ribs 224 and perform similar functions as the water guide ribs 224, namely, supporting and reinforcing the baffle 222. Furthermore, the baffle 222 may also have reinforcing ribs 228 formed at locations other than the ends.

[0071] In order to make it more convenient for users to carry the pull-out water tank 20, refer to Figure 2 As shown, in some optional embodiments, the pull-out water tank 20 further includes a handle 26 .

[0072] In this embodiment, two through-holes 24D are spaced laterally apart on the main body 242 of the radiator cover 24, providing access to the water storage space. These through-holes 24D are elongated and sized to accommodate the thickness of the baffles 222. Each baffle 222 extends upward through the through-hole 24D, partially revealing itself on the upper surface of the radiator cover 24. The handles 26 are detachably attached to the portion of the baffle 222 that extends upward through the through-hole 24D.

[0073] The two baffles 222 can each be provided with a circular through-hole with a specifically shaped notch at its edge. The ends of the handle 26 can each pass through a circular through-hole to be rotatably connected to the baffles 222, thereby enabling the handle 26 to be rotated to a position adjacent to the water tank cover 24 or perpendicular to the water tank cover 24. Furthermore, protrusions corresponding to the shapes of the through-holes in the baffles 222 can be formed at each end of the handle 26, so that the handle 26 can be removed only after being rotated to a specific angle.

[0074] Because the handle 26 of this embodiment is attached to both baffles 222, its transverse length can be designed to accommodate the width of a human hand, eliminating the need for it to be attached to either side of the water tank 22, which would make the handle 26 excessively long and occupy too much space. Furthermore, when attached to the baffles 222, the handle 26 prevents the water tank cover 24 from moving upward, thereby preventing it from accidentally popping up or falling off.

[0075] At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that, although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications consistent with the principles of the present invention can be directly determined or deduced from the contents disclosed herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and deemed to cover all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A pull-out water tank, characterized in that include: A water storage tank defines a water storage space opening upward; as well as A water tank cover is provided on the upper portion of the water tank and is used to open and close the opening of the water tank; and The surface of the water tank cover is concave downward to form a storage cavity for placing items.

2. The pull-out water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving cavity is in the shape of an elongated strip and extends laterally along the front side of the water tank cover.

3. The pull-out water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drainage hole communicating with the water storage space is provided on the bottom surface of the storage cavity.

4. The pull-out water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The peripheral edge of the water tank cover is formed with an upwardly bent flange.

5. The pull-out water tank according to claim 4, characterized in that: At least part of the flange is formed with a downwardly opening fixing groove, the shape of which is adapted to the shape of the side wall at the water tank opening, so that the side wall at the water tank opening can extend into the fixing groove to fix the water tank cover.

6. The pull-out water tank according to claim 4, characterized in that: The front wall of the water tank is higher than the flange; At least a portion of the flange abuts against the inner side of the front wall of the water tank.

7. The pull-out water tank according to claim 6, characterized in that: At least one fixing claw is formed on the inner side of the front wall of the water storage tank, the lower side of the fixing claw abuts against the flange, and the upper side of the fixing claw forms an inclined surface extending backward and downward.

8. The pull-out water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two baffles are arranged in the water tank at a transverse interval; the front end of each baffle is spaced from the front wall of the water tank and / or the rear end of each baffle is spaced from the rear wall of the water tank.

9. The pull-out water tank according to claim 8, characterized in that: The water tank cover is provided with two through openings communicating with the water storage space at intervals in the transverse direction; Each of the water blocking plates extends upward and passes through one of the through openings; The pull-out water tank also includes: A handle, both ends of which are detachably arranged on a portion of the water barrier that passes upward through the through port.

10. A dehumidifier, characterized in that include: a main body portion, wherein a bottom portion of the main body portion defines an installation space opening forward; as well as A pull-out water tank is detachably arranged in the installation space; The pull-out water tank is a pull-out water tank according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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