Air conditioner

Abstract

The air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the utility model comprises a shell and a heat exchanger assembly. The shell comprises a top plate, a bottom plate and side plates, and the side plates are connected with the top plate and the bottom plate to form a containing cavity; the heat exchanger assembly is arranged in the containing cavity and comprises a heat exchanger, a first support and a second support, the first support and the second support are connected to the two sides of the heat exchanger correspondingly, and the first support and the second support are installed on the bottom plate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] With the development of society, electrical appliances such as air conditioners have become increasingly widespread. Air conditioners absorb or release heat through heat exchangers to achieve temperature regulation. In related art, air conditioners have a housing, within which the heat exchanger is mounted and connected to the housing's side panels. However, due to the weight of the heat exchanger and the weak load-bearing capacity of the housing's side panels, the housing is prone to deformation. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present application aims to at least to some extent solve the technical problem of easy deformation of the shell in the related art. To this end, the present application provides a.

[0004] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an air conditioner, characterized by comprising:

[0005] The housing comprises a top plate, a bottom plate and side plates, wherein the side plates connect the top plate and the bottom plate to form a receiving cavity;

[0006] The heat exchanger assembly is arranged in the accommodating cavity, and includes a heat exchanger, a first bracket and a second bracket, wherein the first bracket and the second bracket are respectively connected to both sides of the heat exchanger, and the first bracket and the second bracket are arranged on the bottom plate.

[0007] In the air conditioner provided in the embodiment of the present application, since the first bracket and the second bracket are connected to the bottom plate of the shell, that is, the gravity of the heat exchanger is loaded onto the bottom plate of the shell through the first bracket and the second bracket, the bottom plate can provide better support for the heat exchanger, thereby improving the structural stability of the air conditioner and improving the overall deformation of the shell.

[0008] In some embodiments, the air conditioner further includes a water receiving tray located in the accommodating cavity, the water receiving tray is arranged on the base plate, the first bracket and the second bracket are installed on the water receiving tray, and a positioning groove and a stop portion are provided on the water receiving tray, the first bracket is arranged in the positioning groove, and the stop portion is located on the side of the second bracket away from the heat exchanger.

[0009] In some embodiments, along the direction from the first bracket to the second bracket, the water receiving tray is tilted toward the bottom plate, and a support portion is further provided on the water receiving tray, and the support portion is supported by the second bracket.

[0010] In some embodiments, a positioning piece is provided on the first bracket and / or the second bracket, a positioning hole is provided on the top plate, the positioning piece is installed in the positioning hole, and the first bracket and the second bracket are detachably connected to the top plate.

[0011] In some embodiments, the side panel includes a side panel body and a flange, the side panel body is arranged on one side along the width direction of the shell, the flange is arranged on one side along the depth direction of the shell, and the first bracket and the second bracket are detachably connected to the flange.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first bracket and the side panel body are spaced apart.

[0013] In some embodiments, the heat exchanger includes fins and multiple heat exchange tubes, the heat exchange tubes include bent sections and straight sections, the straight sections are plugged into the fins, the first bracket has a limiting groove on the side away from the fins, the bent section is arranged in the limiting groove, the limiting groove has a first mounting hole, the straight section is plugged into the first mounting hole and connected to the bent section.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first bracket includes a bracket body and a limiting rib, and the limiting rib is arranged to protrude from the bracket body in a direction away from the fin to form the limiting groove.

[0015] In some embodiments, a limiting portion is provided in the limiting groove, and the limiting portion is provided between the bracket body and the bending section.

[0016] In some embodiments, a second mounting hole is defined on the second bracket, and the straight segment is plugged into the second mounting hole.

[0017] In some embodiments, the first bracket is a plastic bracket, and the second bracket is a sheet metal bracket.

[0018] In some embodiments, the heat exchanger includes a first heat exchange section and a second heat exchange section that are arranged at an angle, and the first heat exchange section and the second heat exchange section are both connected to the first bracket and the second bracket. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, a brief introduction will be given below to the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 Shows a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner.

[0021] Figure 2 A structural diagram of the air conditioner from another perspective is shown.

[0022] Figure 3 Shown Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the local structure.

[0023] Figure 4 Shown Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the assembly of the first bracket, the second bracket and the water receiving tray.

[0024] Figure 5 Shown Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0025] Figure 6 Shown Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of point C in the middle.

[0026] Figure 7 Used Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle water tray.

[0027] Figure 8 Shown Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0028] Figure 9 Shown Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the heat exchanger.

[0029] Figure 10 Shown Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the heat exchanger assembly.

[0030] Figure 11 Shown Figure 10 A partial enlarged view of point D in the middle.

[0031] Figure 12 Shown Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the structure of the first bracket.

[0032] Figure 13 Shown Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the heat exchanger assembly from another perspective.

[0033] Figure 14 Shown Figure 1 Middle AA section view.

[0034] Reference numerals:

[0035] 10-air conditioner, 100-housing, 110-top plate, 111-positioning hole, 112-accommodating chamber, 120-bottom plate, 130-side plate, 131-side plate body, 132-flange, 300-fan assembly, 500-heat exchanger assembly, 510-heat exchanger, 511-fin, 512-heat exchange tube, 512a-bend section, 512b-straight section, 513-first heat exchange section, 514-second heat exchange section , 520-first bracket, 521-positioning member, 522-limiting groove, 523-first mounting hole, 524-bracket body, 525-limiting rib, 526-limiting portion, 530-second bracket, 531-second mounting hole, 600-water receiving tray, 610-water receiving tray body, 620-rib, 630-positioning groove, 640-protrusion, 650-stop portion, 660-support portion, 800-water pump assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. 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.

[0037] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0038] In this utility model, 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 utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0039] In addition, in this utility model, the descriptions of "first" and "second" are for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features specified as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the fact that they can be implemented by ordinary technicians in this field. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by this utility model.

[0040] With the development of society, electrical appliances such as air conditioners have become increasingly widespread. Air conditioners absorb or release heat through heat exchangers to achieve temperature regulation. In related art, air conditioners have a housing, within which the heat exchanger is mounted and connected to the housing's side panels. However, due to the weight of the heat exchanger and the weak load-bearing capacity of the housing's side panels, the housing is prone to deformation.

[0041] In order to solve the problems existing in the related art to a certain extent, the embodiment of the present application provides an air conditioner, which can improve the structural stability of the air conditioner and improve the overall deformation of the shell.

[0042] The present application is described below with reference to specific embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0043] See also Figure 1-Figure 3 The embodiment of the present application provides an air conditioner 10. The air conditioner 10 provided by the embodiment of the present application can improve the structural stability of the air conditioner 10 and improve the overall deformation of the shell 100.

[0044] In the embodiment of the present application, the air conditioner 10 includes a housing 100 and a heat exchanger assembly 500. The housing 100 includes a top plate 110, a bottom plate 120, and a side plate 130. The side plate 130 connects the top plate 110 and the bottom plate 120 to form a receiving chamber 112. The heat exchanger assembly 500 is disposed in the receiving chamber 112 and includes a heat exchanger 510, a first bracket 520, and a second bracket 530. The first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 are respectively connected to the two sides of the heat exchanger 510, and the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 are disposed on the bottom plate 120.

[0045] The housing 100 is the main body of the air conditioner 10 and provides a mounting base for the other components of the air conditioner 10. The other components of the air conditioner 10 are mounted within the housing cavity 112 of the housing 100. The housing 100 protects the other components of the air conditioner 10, reduces the risk of external impurities entering the housing cavity 112, and protects other internal structures. Placing all other components within the housing 100 allows the air conditioner 10 to form a single unit, facilitating installation and transportation of the air conditioner 10.

[0046] The top panel 110 and the bottom panel 120 are located on either side of the housing 100 in the height direction. There are two side panels 130, and the two side panels 130 are located on either side of the housing 100 in the width direction. When the air conditioner 10 is in use, it is installed in a ceiling. In this case, the top panel 110 is located at the top of the housing 100, the bottom panel 120 is located at the bottom of the housing 100, and the two side panels 130 are located on the left and right sides of the housing 100.

[0047] It should be noted that the air conditioner 10 includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. The indoor unit is installed indoors and the outdoor unit is installed indoors. Among them, the air conditioner 10 is installed in the ceiling, which means that the indoor unit of the air conditioner 10 is installed in the ceiling, not that both the indoor unit and the outdoor unit are installed in the ceiling. This part is common knowledge in this field and will not be repeated here.

[0048] The heat exchanger 510 can be an evaporator or a condenser. In the cooling mode, the heat exchanger 510 in the indoor unit is mainly used as an evaporator to absorb heat in the room and cool the indoor air. The heat exchanger 510 in the outdoor unit is mainly used as a condenser to release heat to the outside. In the heating mode, the heat exchanger 510 in the indoor unit is used as a condenser to release heat to the room and warm the room. The heat exchanger 510 in the outdoor unit is used as an evaporator to absorb heat from the outside.

[0049] The first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 are fixedly connected to the heat exchanger 510, so that the first bracket 520, the second bracket 530, and the heat exchanger 510 form a single unit, facilitating installation. Specifically, when installing the heat exchanger 510 into the accommodating cavity 112, the heat exchanger 510, the first bracket 520, and the second bracket 530 are first assembled into a single unit, and then installed together into the accommodating cavity 112. The first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 are respectively connected to the heat exchanger 510 on either side along the width of the housing 100, and the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 are disposed on the bottom plate 120. Specifically, the heat exchanger 510 is disposed on the bottom plate 120 via the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530. The first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 can be fixedly connected to the bottom plate 120 or simply positioned thereon, without limitation.

[0050] Since the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 are respectively connected to the two sides of the heat exchanger 510, and the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 are arranged on the bottom plate 120, that is, the gravity of the heat exchanger 510 is loaded onto the bottom plate 120 of the shell 100 through the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530. Since the bottom plate 120 is located at the lower part of the shell 100 when the air conditioner 10 is in use, that is, the bottom plate 120 is used to mainly support the various components in the accommodating cavity 112, the strength of the bottom plate 120 is relatively high. The heat exchanger 510 is supported by the bottom plate 120, which can provide better support effect for the heat exchanger 510, thereby improving the structural stability of the air conditioner 10 and improving the overall deformation of the shell 100.

[0051] See also Figure 4-Figure 6 In some embodiments, the air conditioner 10 further includes a water tray 600 located within the accommodating cavity 112. The water tray 600 is disposed on the bottom plate 120, and the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 are mounted on the water tray 600. The water tray 600 is provided with a positioning groove 630 and a stopper 650. The first bracket 520 is disposed within the positioning groove 630, and the stopper 650 is located on the side of the second bracket 530 away from the heat exchanger 510.

[0052] During the cooling process of the air conditioner 10, the surface temperature of the heat exchanger 510 will decrease, causing the water vapor in the indoor air to condense into water droplets. In order to prevent the water droplets from directly dripping onto the indoor floor or furniture, a water receiving tray 600 will be provided in the accommodating cavity 112 to collect the condensed water and then discharge it.

[0053] All components within the accommodating chamber 112 are disposed above the water receiving pan 600 to receive condensed water formed on the surface of the heat exchanger 510. Therefore, the water receiving pan 600 is disposed on the bottom plate 120. Since the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 need to be disposed on the bottom plate 120, the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 can be disposed on the water receiving pan 600.

[0054] The positioning groove 630 has two side walls and a bottom wall arranged between the two side walls, and the two side walls are arranged along the width direction of the shell 100. Since the first bracket 520 is arranged in the positioning groove 630, the positioning groove 630 can limit the first bracket 520 along the width direction of the shell 100, thereby limiting the heat exchanger 510. Since the stop portion 650 is located on the side of the second bracket 530 away from the heat exchanger 510, the stop portion 650 can further limit the heat exchanger 510, so that the heat exchanger 510 is installed stably.

[0055] Specifically, the water receiving tray 600 includes a water receiving tray 600 body and a rib 620 arranged on the circumferential side of the water receiving tray 600 body. A protrusion 640 is provided on the water receiving tray 600 body. The water receiving tray 600 body, the protrusion 640 and the rib 620 located on one side of the width direction of the shell 100 and close to the first bracket 520 together form a positioning groove 630. The protrusion 640 and the baffle are the side walls of the positioning groove 630, and the water receiving tray 600 body is the bottom wall of the positioning groove 630.

[0056] See also Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the water receiving tray 600 is tilted toward the bottom plate 120 along the direction from the first bracket 520 to the second bracket 530 , and a support portion 660 is further provided on the water receiving tray 600 , which is supported by the second bracket 530 .

[0057] A water pump assembly 800 is also provided in the accommodating cavity 112. The water pump assembly 800 and the heat exchanger assembly 500 are arranged along the width direction of the shell 100, and the water pump assembly 800 is arranged close to the second bracket 530. The condensed water collected in the water receiving tray 600 needs to flow into the water pump assembly 800. In order to increase the flow rate of the condensed water, the water receiving tray 600 needs to be tilted to form a slope to provide guidance for the flow of the condensed water.

[0058] Because the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 are mounted on the water receiving tray 600, and the water receiving tray 600 is tilted toward the bottom plate 120 along the direction from the first bracket 520 to the second bracket 530, that is, the position of the second bracket 530 on the water receiving tray 600 is lower than the position of the first bracket 520. Therefore, to ensure that the heat exchanger 510 can be placed horizontally, the support portion 660 is supported by the second bracket 530, so that the second bracket 530 is placed higher than the first bracket 520. This compensates for the height difference caused by the tilted placement of the water receiving tray 600, thereby ensuring that the heat exchanger 510 is placed horizontally as much as possible.

[0059] See also Figure 8 In some embodiments, a positioning member 521 is provided on the first bracket 520 and / or the second bracket 530, a positioning hole 111 is provided on the top plate 110, the positioning member 521 is installed in the positioning hole 111, and the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 are detachably connected to the top plate 110.

[0060] A positioning piece 521 is provided on the first bracket 520 and / or the second bracket 530 . The positioning piece 521 may be provided on one of the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 , or both of the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 . There is no limitation on this.

[0061] There are many components within the accommodating chamber 112. To ensure that the components within the accommodating chamber 112 are arranged neatly and do not interfere with each other, the positions of the components within the accommodating chamber 112 are fixed. Of course, the relative positions of the components and the top plate 110 are also fixed. Positioning members 521 are provided on the first bracket 520 and / or the second bracket 530, and corresponding positioning holes 111 are opened on the top plate 110 according to the designed positions. In this way, when installing the heat exchanger 510, the positioning members 521 are installed in the positioning holes 111 to position the heat exchanger assembly 500, ensuring the correct relative position between the heat exchanger 510 and the top plate 110, thereby installing the heat exchanger 510 in the correct position within the accommodating chamber 112.

[0062] Since the positioning holes 111 are provided in the top plate 110, the positioning members 521 are also provided protruding from the top of the first bracket 520 and / or the second bracket 530, so that the positioning members 521 can be easily installed in the positioning holes 111. Of course, the relative positions between the heat exchanger 510 and the bottom plate 120 and the side plates 130 are all fixed. Alternatively, the positioning holes 111 can be provided in the bottom plate 120 and the side plates 130, and the positioning members 521 can be provided on the bottom and sides of the first bracket 520 and / or the second bracket 530, respectively. This is not limited to this.

[0063] The first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 are detachably connected to the top plate 110, facilitating repair and replacement of the heat exchanger 510. The first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 can be detachably connected to the top plate 110 by screwing, riveting, or other similar means, without limitation. The connection between the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 and the top plate 110 can improve the installation stability of the heat exchanger 510 within the accommodating cavity 112. Of course, the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 must be securely positioned before the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 are fixedly connected to the top plate 110.

[0064] See also Figure 2 In some embodiments, the side panel 130 includes a side panel body 131 and a flange 132 , the flange 132 is disposed on one side along the depth direction of the shell 100 , and the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 are detachably connected to the flange 132 .

[0065] The side panel body 131 and the flange 132 can be integrally formed, with a gap between the flanges 132 of the two side panels 130. The first and second brackets 520, 530 are detachably connected to the flange 132, facilitating repair and replacement of the heat exchanger 510. The first and second brackets 520, 530 can be detachably connected to the flange 132 by screwing, riveting, or other detachable means, without limitation. The connection between the first and second brackets 520, 530 and the flange 132 further enhances the stability of the heat exchanger 510 within the accommodating chamber 112.

[0066] In some embodiments, the first bracket 520 and the side panel body 131 are spaced apart.

[0067] Since the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 are connected to the top plate 110, the bottom plate 120 and the flange 132, in order to allow air to flow smoothly around the heat exchanger 510 and reduce the resistance to air flow, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency, the first bracket 520 and the side plate body 131 are arranged at intervals to improve the air flow efficiency.

[0068] In addition, the heat exchanger 510 may accumulate dust and dirt during long-term use, and regular cleaning is necessary to maintain its efficient heat exchange performance. There is a gap between the first bracket 520 and the side panel body 131, which allows operators to easily access the first bracket 520 through the gap to disassemble the heat exchanger assembly 500.

[0069] It should be noted that the housing 100 includes two side panel bodies 131, and the first bracket 520 is spaced apart from the side panel body 131 on the same side. Since the second bracket 530 is located near the water pump assembly 800, that is, the second bracket 530 and the side panel body 131 on the same side are separated by the water pump assembly 800, there is already a gap between the second bracket 530 and the side panel body 131 on the same side, and no limitation is required.

[0070] See also Figures 9-11 In some embodiments, the heat exchanger 510 includes a fin 511 and a plurality of heat exchange tubes 512. The heat exchange tube 512 includes a bent section 512a and a straight section 512b. The straight section 512b is inserted into the fin 511. The first bracket 520 has a limiting groove 522 on the side away from the fin 511. The bent section 512a is arranged in the limiting groove 522. The limiting groove 522 has a first mounting hole 523. The straight section 512b is inserted into the first mounting hole 523 and connected to the bent section 512a.

[0071] The retaining groove 522 includes side walls and a bottom wall, with the first mounting hole 523 located in the bottom wall. Specifically, the straight section 512b engages the first mounting hole 523 to achieve the connection between the first bracket 520 and the heat exchanger 510. Because the bent section 512a is disposed within the retaining groove 522, the side walls of the retaining groove 522 circumferentially limit the bent section 512a, further stabilizing the connection between the heat exchange tube 512 and the first bracket 520 and, consequently, the installation of the heat exchanger 510.

[0072] Specifically, the heat exchange tube 512 includes two straight segments 512b, which are respectively connected to the ends of the bent segment 512a. Therefore, each retaining groove 522 has two first mounting holes 523, and the two straight segments 512b are respectively inserted into the two first mounting holes 523. The specific structure and operating principle of the heat exchange tube 512 and the fin 511 are common knowledge in the art and will not be detailed here.

[0073] See also Figure 12 In some embodiments, the first bracket 520 includes a bracket body 524 and a limiting rib 525 . The limiting rib 525 protrudes from the bracket body 524 in a direction away from the fin 511 to form a limiting groove 522 .

[0074] That is, the bracket body 524 and the limiting rib 525 form a limiting groove 522 , the bracket body 524 forms a bottom wall, the limiting rib 525 forms a groove wall, the first mounting hole 523 is located in the bracket body 524 , and the positioning member 521 is also provided on the bracket body 524 .

[0075] Because the bracket body 524 has a limited thickness and moderate strength, a limiting rib 525 is provided on the bracket body 524 to increase the local thickness of the bracket body 524, thereby enhancing the local strength of the bracket body 524. The limiting rib 525 and the bracket body 524 form a limiting groove 522. The bent segment 512a is disposed within the limiting groove 522, and the straight segment 512b is inserted into the first mounting hole 523 of the limiting groove 522. In other words, the heat exchange tube 512 is disposed in a relatively strong portion of the bracket body 524, thereby ensuring a more stable connection of the heat exchange tube 512 to the first bracket 520.

[0076] See also Figure 11 and Figure 12 In some embodiments, a limiting portion 526 is provided in the limiting groove 522 , and the limiting portion 526 is disposed between the bracket body 524 and the bending section 512 a .

[0077] Since the limiting portion 526 is arranged between the bracket body 524 and the bending section 512a, under the limiting action of the limiting portion 526, the bending section 512a cannot move toward the direction close to the fin 511, so that the heat exchange tube 512 as a whole cannot move in the direction away from the first bracket 520, so as to prevent the heat exchange tube 512 from detaching from the first bracket 520 to a certain extent, and further ensure the connection stability of the heat exchange tube 512 on the first bracket 520.

[0078] Since a limiting portion 526 is provided in the limiting groove 522, when assembling the heat exchanger 510, the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530, the heat exchange tube 512 must be assembled to the first bracket 520 first, that is, the opening of the bent section 512a is facing the first bracket 520, and the straight section 512b is inserted into the first mounting hole 523 along the direction from the first bracket 520 to the second bracket 530, and the heat exchange tube 512 is moved along the direction from the first bracket 520 to the second bracket 530 until the bent portion is located in the limiting groove 522, and then the fin 511 is assembled to the heat exchange tube 512, and finally the second bracket 530 is assembled to the heat exchange tube 512.

[0079] Specifically, the limiting portion 526 can be connected to the limiting rib 525 and integrally provided. In this way, the manufacturing process of the first bracket 520 can be saved and the production efficiency can be improved.

[0080] See also Figure 13 In some embodiments, a second mounting hole 531 is defined on the second bracket 530 , and the straight section 512 b is inserted into the second mounting hole 531 .

[0081] One end of the straight section 512b is connected to the bent section 512a, and the other end is inserted into the second mounting hole 531. By inserting the straight section 512b into the second mounting hole 531, the second bracket 530 is connected to the heat exchanger 510.

[0082] It should be noted that due to the larger cross-sectional dimensions of the bent section 512a, the first bracket 520 is subjected to greater forces after the bent section 512a is installed on the first bracket 520. Therefore, it is necessary to provide a limiting rib 525 on the first bracket 520 to increase local strength and, to a certain extent, prevent the first bracket 520 from cracking. The second bracket 530, on the other hand, is connected only to the straight section 512b, which has a smaller cross-sectional dimension. Therefore, the second bracket 530 only needs to be provided with a second mounting hole 531 for the straight section 512b to pass through. Furthermore, since the first bracket 520 already has a limiting portion 526 to limit the movement of the heat exchange tube 512, the second bracket 530 does not need to be provided with a limiting structure.

[0083] In some embodiments, the first bracket 520 is a plastic bracket, and the second bracket 530 is a sheet metal bracket.

[0084] Plastic is easy to mold. Since the first bracket 520 has the limiting ribs 525 and the limiting portion 526, the first bracket 520 can be made of plastic to facilitate molding the limiting ribs 525 and the limiting portion 526 on the bracket body 524. Since the second bracket 530 only requires a hole, it can be made of sheet metal to ensure structural strength.

[0085] See also Figure 6In some embodiments, the heat exchanger 510 includes a first heat exchange section 513 and a second heat exchange section 514 arranged at an angle, and the first heat exchange section 513 and the second heat exchange section 514 are both connected to the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530.

[0086] Since the first heat exchange section 513 and the second heat exchange section 514 are both connected to the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530, the connection strength between the heat exchanger 510 and the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 can be improved, making the installation of the heat exchanger 510 more stable.

[0087] A fan assembly 300 is also provided in the accommodating cavity 112. The fan assembly 300 and the heat exchanger assembly 500 are arranged in sequence along the depth direction of the shell 100, and the opening of the heat exchanger 510 can be set toward the fan assembly 300. In this way, at least part of the fan assembly 300 can be located in the opening of the heat exchanger 510, that is, the fan assembly 300 and the heat exchanger 510 can partially overlap in the depth direction of the shell 100, thereby reducing the depth dimension of the shell 100 and further reducing the overall size of the air conditioner 10.

[0088] See also Figure 14 In some embodiments, the housing 100 further includes an air inlet 114 and an air outlet 113 that communicate with the accommodating cavity 112. The air inlet 114 and the air outlet 113 are arranged along the depth direction of the housing 100. The heat exchanger 500 is located near the air inlet 114, and the fan assembly 300 is located near the air outlet 113. That is, of the heat exchanger 500 and the fan assembly 300, the heat exchanger 500 is located closer to the air inlet 114, and the fan assembly 300 is located closer to the air outlet 113. After external air enters the accommodating cavity 112, it first exchanges heat with the heat exchanger 500, then passes through the fan assembly 300 and is blown out of the air outlet 113. The heat exchanger 500 is located on the air intake side of the fan assembly 300. This arrangement can be considered an air intake-type air conditioner 10.

[0089] Of the heat exchanger 500 and the fan assembly 300, the fan assembly 300 is positioned closer to the air outlet 113. Air blown from the fan assembly 300 can be blown directly into the indoor environment through the air outlet 113 without passing through other components. This reduces wind speed loss and thereby increases the air delivery distance of the entire air conditioner 10. Furthermore, since the air blown from the fan assembly 300 does not pass through the heat exchanger 500, the static pressure resistance of the entire air conditioner 10 is also improved.

[0090] Since the fan assembly 300 is arranged closer to the air outlet 113, if the fan assembly 300 needs to be replaced or repaired, the entire fan assembly 300 can be inspected directly from the air outlet 113. The operation is simple and convenient, and there is no need to set up a separate inspection port.

[0091] To sum up, in the air conditioner 10 provided in the embodiment of the present application, since the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530 are connected to the bottom plate 120 of the shell 100, that is, the gravity of the heat exchanger 510 is loaded onto the bottom plate 120 of the shell 100 through the first bracket 520 and the second bracket 530, the bottom plate 120 can provide better support for the heat exchanger 510, thereby improving the structural stability of the air conditioner 10 and improving the overall deformation of the shell 100.

[0092] In the description of this specification, the reference terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, 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 schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: A housing (100) includes a top plate (110), a bottom plate (120), and a side plate (130), wherein the side plate (130) connects the top plate (110) and the bottom plate (120) to form a receiving cavity (112); A heat exchanger assembly (500) is disposed in the accommodating cavity (112), comprising a heat exchanger (510), a first bracket (520), and a second bracket (530), wherein the first bracket (520) and the second bracket (530) are respectively connected to two sides of the heat exchanger (510), and the first bracket (520) and the second bracket (530) are disposed on the bottom plate (120).

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that The air conditioner further comprises a water receiving tray (600) located in the accommodating cavity (112), the water receiving tray (600) being arranged on the base plate (120), the first bracket (520) and the second bracket (530) being mounted on the water receiving tray (600), the water receiving tray (600) being provided with a positioning groove (630) and a stopper (650), the first bracket (520) being arranged in the positioning groove (630), and the stopper (650) being located on a side of the second bracket (530) away from the heat exchanger (510).

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that Along the direction from the first bracket (520) to the second bracket (530), the water receiving tray (600) is tilted toward the bottom plate (120), and a support portion (660) is further provided on the water receiving tray (600), and the support portion (660) is supported on the second bracket (530).

4. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein: A positioning member (521) is provided on the first bracket (520) and / or the second bracket (530), the top plate (110) is provided with a positioning hole (111), the positioning member (521) is installed in the positioning hole (111), and the first bracket (520) and the second bracket (530) are detachably connected to the top plate (110).

5. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that The side panel (130) includes a side panel body (131) and a flange (132), wherein the side panel body (131) is arranged on one side along the width direction of the shell (100), and the flange (132) is arranged on one side along the depth direction of the shell (100), and the first bracket (520) and the second bracket (530) are detachably connected to the flange (132).

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that The first bracket (520) and the side panel body (131) are spaced apart.

7. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The heat exchanger (510) includes a fin (511) and a plurality of heat exchange tubes (512); the heat exchange tube (512) includes a bent section (512a) and a straight section (512b); the straight section (512b) is plugged into the fin (511); a side of the first bracket (520) away from the fin (511) has a limiting groove (522); the bent section (512a) is arranged in the limiting groove (522); a first mounting hole (523) is provided in the limiting groove (522); the straight section (512b) is plugged into the first mounting hole (523) and connected to the bent section (512a).

8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that The first bracket (520) comprises a bracket body (524) and a limiting rib (525), wherein the limiting rib (525) is arranged to protrude from the bracket body (524) in a direction away from the fin (511) to form the limiting groove (522).

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that A limiting portion (526) is provided in the limiting groove (522), and the limiting portion (526) is arranged between the bracket body (524) and the bending section (512a).

10. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that A second mounting hole (531) is provided on the second bracket (530), and the straight section (512b) is plugged into the second mounting hole (531).

11. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The first bracket (520) is a plastic bracket, and the second bracket (530) is a sheet metal bracket.

12. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The heat exchanger (510) comprises a first heat exchange section (513) and a second heat exchange section (514) arranged at an angle, and the first heat exchange section (513) and the second heat exchange section (514) are both connected to a first bracket (520) and a second bracket (530).

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