Air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses an air conditioner, the length direction of the air conditioner is the vertical direction, the air conditioner comprises a shell part and a top cover part, the top of the shell part is provided with a groove, the top cover part is embedded in the groove, the top of the shell part is provided with a water collecting groove, and the water collecting groove is located in the groove and extends along the edge of the groove. According to the air conditioner provided by the utility model, the water collecting tank is arranged, so that water permeating from the matching gap of the top cover part and the shell part can be collected, the condition that the water flows to the electric parts in the air conditioner is improved, and the working stability of the air conditioner is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning equipment, and in particular to an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, when water flows down from the top of a vertical air conditioner, the water can easily flow through the gaps in the casing components into the electrical components inside the air conditioner, causing a short circuit and affecting the normal operation of the air conditioner. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention provides an air conditioner with a water collection tank on its top. The water collection tank can collect water that seeps in from the gap between the top cover component and the housing component, thereby improving the operational stability of the air conditioner.

[0004] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a housing component having a groove on its top; a top cover component being fitted into the groove, the top of the housing component having a water collection trough located within the groove and extending along the edge of the groove.

[0005] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner can collect water that seeps in from the gap between the top cover component and the housing component by setting a water collection tank, thereby improving the situation of water flowing to the electrical components inside the air conditioner and enhancing the working stability of the air conditioner.

[0006] In some embodiments, the water collection tank includes a front tank section and a side tank section, the front tank section extending in a left-right direction, and two side tank sections disposed on the left and right sides of the front tank section, the side tank sections extending rearward from the corresponding side ends of the front tank section.

[0007] In some embodiments, the bottom wall of the front groove section is higher than the bottom wall of the side groove section, and the housing component has a drain outlet formed at the rear end of the side groove section.

[0008] In some embodiments, the bottom wall of the side groove section is inclined downwards from front to back.

[0009] In some embodiments, at least one of the front groove section and the side groove section is provided with a plurality of protruding ribs extending along the width direction of the corresponding groove section and spaced apart along the length direction of the corresponding groove section, wherein the protrusion height of the protruding ribs is less than the depth of the corresponding groove section.

[0010] In some embodiments, the top of the housing component includes a front housing top plate and a rear housing top plate, the front housing top plate being disposed in front of the rear housing top plate, the water collection trough being formed on the front housing top plate, the rear end of the front housing top plate being disposed facing the front end of the rear housing top plate, and the rear end of the front housing top plate having a drain outlet communicating with the water collection trough.

[0011] In some embodiments, the rear end of the front shell top plate has a reinforcing portion, the reinforcing portion including an upper strip, a lower strip and a vertical strip, the upper strip and the lower strip both extending in the left-right direction and spaced apart vertically, the vertical strips connecting the upper strip and the lower strip and being a plurality of them spaced apart in the left-right direction, the drain outlet being defined by the upper strip, the lower strip and two adjacent vertical strips therein.

[0012] In some embodiments, the spacing between the two vertical strips used to define the drain outlet is greater than the spacing between any other two adjacent vertical strips, and / or, except for the space between the two vertical strips used to define the drain outlet, the space between any other two adjacent vertical strips is blocked by a solid structure.

[0013] In some embodiments, the top of the front shell top plate has a boss and a recessed portion, the recessed portion being recessed relative to the boss to define the groove above the recessed portion, the boss surrounding the front side and left and right sides of the groove, and a water-blocking rib protruding from the recessed portion, the water-blocking rib being disposed in the recessed portion and spaced apart from the boss to form the water collection groove between the water-blocking rib and the boss.

[0014] In some embodiments, the housing component includes: a rear housing component and a front panel component disposed on the front side of the rear housing component, the rear housing component having a rear top plate on its top, the front panel component including a panel bracket and a front panel, the panel bracket having the front top plate on its top, the front panel being mounted on the front side of the panel bracket, the front panel having a display area, and the air conditioner including a display module disposed on the rear side of the display area.

[0015] In some embodiments, the front portion of the top cover component covers the front top plate, the rear portion of the top cover component covers the rear top plate, and the top cover component is connected to at least one of the front top plate and the rear top plate.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the top cover component and the housing component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a front panel component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another part of the front panel component according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a partial rear view of a front panel component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 It is based on Figure 5 A magnified view of region A in the example shown;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the water collection tank according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 8 It is based on Figure 4 A magnified view of region B in the example shown;

[0025] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the structure of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 10 This is an exploded view of the structure of a front panel component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] Air conditioner 1000;

[0029] Housing component 100;

[0030] Front panel component 1;

[0031] Panel bracket 11; front shell top plate 111; groove 1110; boss 1111; recessed part 1112; water baffle 1113; water collection trough 1114; front groove section 11141; side groove section 11142; drain outlet 1115; protruding rib 1116; reinforcing part 1117; upper strip 11171; lower strip 11172; vertical strip 11173;

[0032] Front panel 12; Display area 121; Display module 15;

[0033] Rear box component 2; Rear top plate 21;

[0034] Top cover component 300;

[0035] Chassis components 400;

[0036] Air outlet frame component 500;

[0037] Fan component 600; impeller 61; motor 62; volute 63;

[0038] Heat exchanger component 700; heat exchanger 71; heat exchanger support 72; electric auxiliary heating 73; sealing plate 74;

[0039] Electrical control box component 800. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0041] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0042] The air conditioner 1000 of this utility model is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the air conditioner 1000, such as Figure 1 As shown, the length of air conditioner 1000 is in the vertical direction, as follows: Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the air conditioner 1000 includes a housing component 100 and a top cover component 300. The top of the housing component 100 has a groove 1110, and the top cover component 300 is fitted into the groove 1110. The top of the housing component 100 also has a water collection groove 1114, which is located within the groove 1110 and extends along the edge of the groove 1110. The phrase "the top cover component 300 is fitted into the groove 1110" means that at least a portion of the top cover component 300 is fitted into the groove 1110. For example, the top cover component 300 may be completely fitted into the groove 1110, or only a portion of the top cover component 300 may be fitted into the groove 1110.

[0044] The length direction of the air conditioner 1000 is vertical. The top cover component 300 is located on the top of the housing component 100. The top of the housing component 100 has a groove 1110. The top cover component 300 is embedded in the groove 1110, which can improve the assembly stability of the top cover component 300 and the housing component 100.

[0045] In related technologies, there is a gap between the top cover and the housing of the air conditioner. When water flows down from above the air conditioner, the water can easily flow through the gap between the top cover and the housing into the electrical components inside the air conditioner, causing a short circuit and affecting the normal operation of the air conditioner.

[0046] The air conditioner 1000 of this embodiment has a water collection tank 1114 provided in the groove 1110, and the water collection tank 1114 extends along the edge of the groove 1110. By providing the water collection tank 1114, water that seeps in from the mating gap between the top cover component 300 and the housing component 100 can be collected, improving the situation of water flowing to the electrical components inside the air conditioner 1000 and improving the working stability of the air conditioner 1000.

[0047] Furthermore, by providing a water collection tank 1114 in the groove 1110 on the top of the housing component 100, the structure of the groove 1110 allows for the arrangement of the water collection tank 1114, which can reduce the difficulty of improving the housing component 100 and reduce manufacturing costs.

[0048] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the air conditioner 1000 can collect water that seeps in from the mating gap between the top cover component 300 and the housing component 100 by setting a water collection tank 1114, thereby improving the situation of water flowing to the electrical components inside the air conditioner 1000 and enhancing the working stability of the air conditioner 1000.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the water collection tank 1114 includes a front tank section 11141 and a side tank section 11142. The front tank section 11141 extends in the left-right direction. There are two side tank sections 11142, which are placed on the left and right sides of the front tank section 11141 respectively. The side tank sections 11142 extend backward from the corresponding side ends of the front tank section 11141. That is, the left side tank section 11142 extends backward from the left end of the front tank section 11141, and the right side tank section 11142 extends backward from the right end of the front tank section 11141.

[0050] The water collection tank 1114 includes two side sections 11142 and a front section 11141. The front section 11141 extends in the left-right direction, and the two side sections 11142 are respectively located on the left and right sides of the front section 11141, extending from front to back. The water collection tank 1114 has a large collection range, and can collect water seeping into the mating gap between the top cover component 300 and the housing component 100 in the front-back, left-right, and right directions, thereby improving the operational reliability of the water collection tank 1114.

[0051] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the bottom wall of the front groove section 11141 is higher than the bottom wall of the side groove section 11142, and the housing component 100 has a drain outlet 1115 at the rear end of the side groove section 11142.

[0052] The bottom wall of the front channel section 11141 is higher than the bottom wall of the side channel section 11142. Water collected in the water collection tank 1114 will flow from the front channel section 11141 to the side channel section 11142 under the influence of gravity, thereby guiding the water collected in the water collection tank 1114 to the rear and preventing water from flowing out from the front of the housing component 100. For example... Figure 4 As shown in the figure, the dashed lines with arrows indicate the direction of water flow.

[0053] For example, such as Figure 5 As shown, the front side of the housing component 100 has components such as a display module 15. When the housing component 100 has a gap between the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11, by guiding the water collected in the water collection tank 1114 to the rear, water can be prevented from flowing out from the front side of the housing component 100, thus protecting the display module 15 and other components on the front side of the air conditioner 1000 and improving the working reliability of the air conditioner 1000.

[0054] The housing component 100 has a drain outlet 1115 at the rear end of the side groove section 11142. Water collected in the water collection tank 1114 can be discharged from the drain outlet 1115. The drain outlet 1115 is located at the rear end of the side groove section 11142, which discharges water away from the front side of the housing component 100, protects the electrical components on the front side of the air conditioner 1000, and improves the working stability of the air conditioner 1000.

[0055] It is worth noting that the specific location of the drain outlet 1115 is not limited. It can be set at the rear edge of the housing component 100 as described below, or it can be set at the rear side of the housing component 100 near the end.

[0056] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the bottom wall of the side channel section 11142 is inclined downward from front to back.

[0057] The side channel section 11142 slopes downwards from front to back, which accelerates the backward flow of water within the side channel section 11142, speeds up water discharge from the drain outlet 1115, reduces the phenomenon of water accumulating in the water collection tank 1114, and decreases the likelihood of contamination of the housing component 100 due to prolonged water retention in the water collection tank 1114. For example... Figure 7 As shown in the figure, the dashed lines with arrows indicate the direction of water flow.

[0058] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, at least one of the front groove section 11141 and the side groove section 11142 is provided with a plurality of protruding ribs 1116 extending along the width direction of the corresponding groove section and spaced apart along the length direction of the corresponding groove section. The protrusion height of the protruding ribs 1116 is less than the depth of the corresponding groove section. The corresponding groove segment refers to the groove segment where the rib 1116 is located. Therefore, the rib 1116 provided in the front groove segment 11141 extends along the width direction of the front groove segment 11141, and the multiple ribs 1116 provided in the front groove segment 11141 are spaced apart along the length direction of the front groove segment 11141. The protrusion height of the rib 1116 provided in the front groove segment 11141 is less than the depth of the front groove segment 11141. Similarly, the rib 1116 provided in the side groove segment 11142 extends along the width direction of the side groove segment 11142, and the multiple ribs 1116 provided in the side groove segment 11142 are spaced apart along the length direction of the side groove segment 11142. The protrusion height of the rib 1116 provided in the side groove segment 11142 is less than the depth of the side groove segment 11142.

[0059] By providing multiple ribs 1116 within the front trough section 11141 and / or the side trough section 11142, the structural strength and load-bearing capacity of the water collection trough 1114 can be improved. Furthermore, the protrusion height of the ribs 1116 is less than the height of the corresponding trough section, resulting in less interference with the flow of water within the trough section and stronger operational stability of the water collection trough 1114.

[0060] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, a plurality of ribs 1116 extending along the width direction of the front groove section 11141 are provided in the front groove section 11141. The ribs 1116 are spaced apart along the length direction of the front groove section 11141. A plurality of ribs 1116 extending along the width direction of the side groove section 11142 are provided in the side groove section 11142. The ribs 1116 are spaced apart along the length direction of the side groove section 11142.

[0061] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, the top of the housing component 100 includes a front housing top plate 111 and a rear housing top plate 21, with the front housing top plate 111 located in front of the rear housing top plate 21, as shown. Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, a water collection trough 1114 is formed on the front shell top plate 111, the rear end of the front shell top plate 111 is disposed facing the front end of the rear shell top plate 21, and the rear end of the front shell top plate 111 has a drain outlet 1115 that communicates with the water collection trough 1114.

[0062] The rear end face of the front top plate 111 is spliced ​​with the front end face of the rear top plate 21. The water collection tank 1114 is set on the front top plate 111 and is used to discharge water to the rear. It can protect the electrical components on the front side of the air conditioner 1000 and improve the working stability of the air conditioner 1000.

[0063] Furthermore, the drain outlet 1115 is located at the joint between the front top plate 111 and the rear top plate 21. Water discharged from the drain outlet 1115 can flow directly downwards along the gap of the housing component 100. Water can be drained directly downwards into the housing component 100, avoiding water being discharged outside the housing component 100 and reducing pollution to the external environment of the air conditioner 1000.

[0064] It is worth noting that the heat exchanger inside the housing component 100 will accumulate condensate during operation. Therefore, even if water flows into the housing component 100 and onto the heat exchanger, it will not affect the normal operation of the air conditioner 1000. Furthermore, the housing component 100 is also equipped with a water collection tray and drain pipe, etc., so that water flowing into the housing component 100 can be collected and / or discharged in a directed manner.

[0065] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, the rear end of the front shell top plate 111 has a reinforcing part 1117, which can enhance the structural strength of the rear end of the front shell top plate 111. The drain outlet 1115 at the rear end of the front shell top plate 111 is not easily deformed, and water can be stably discharged in the set position.

[0066] like Figure 6 and Figure 8As shown, the reinforcing part 1117 includes an upper strip 11171, a lower strip 11172, and a vertical strip 11173. The upper strip 11171 and the lower strip 11172 both extend in the left-right direction and are spaced apart vertically. The vertical strips 11173 are connected between the upper strip 11171 and the lower strip 11172 and are multiple of them spaced apart in the left-right direction. The drain outlet 1115 is defined by the upper strip 11171, the lower strip 11172, and two adjacent vertical strips 11173.

[0067] Multiple vertical strips 11173 are connected between the upper strip 11171 and the lower strip 11172 to strengthen the structural strength at the rear end of the front shell top plate 111, and two adjacent vertical strips 11173 define a drainage outlet 1115, which has high structural strength and is not easily deformed.

[0068] like Figure 6 As shown, the drain outlet 1115 is defined by the upper strip 11171, the lower strip 11172 and two adjacent vertical strips 11173. Water flowing in the water collection tank 1114 flows under the upper strip 11171 and flows out from the drain outlet 1115.

[0069] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 6 As shown, the distance L1 between the two vertical strips 11173 used to define the drain outlet 1115 is greater than the distance L2 between any other two adjacent vertical strips 11173.

[0070] The relatively large distance L1 between the two vertical strips 11173 that define the drain outlet 1115 facilitates the rapid outflow of water from the water collection tank 1114. The relatively small distance L2 between any two other vertical strips 11173, along with the dense distribution of the remaining vertical strips 11173, further enhances the structural strength at the rear end of the front shell top plate 111.

[0071] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 6 As shown, except for the space between the two vertical strips 11173 used to define the drain outlet 1115, the space between any two adjacent vertical strips 11173 is blocked by a solid structure.

[0072] Only the space between the two vertical strips 11173 that define the drainage outlet 1115 is a cavity for water to flow out, while the space between any other two vertical strips 11173 is a solid structure. This can further increase the structural strength at the rear end of the front shell top plate 111, and can also prevent water from being discharged to other locations, thus achieving centralized drainage.

[0073] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the top of the front shell top plate 111 has a boss portion 1111 and a recessed portion 1112. The recessed portion 1112 is recessed relative to the boss portion 1111 to define a groove 1110 above the recessed portion 1112. The boss portion 1111 surrounds the front side and left and right sides of the groove 1110. A water-blocking rib 1113 protrudes from the recessed portion 1112. The water-blocking rib 1113 is provided in the recessed portion 1112 and extends along the extension direction of the boss portion 1111 on one side edge near the recessed portion 1112, and is spaced apart from the boss portion 1111 so that a water collection groove 1114 is formed between the water-blocking rib 1113 and the boss portion 1111.

[0074] The recessed portion 1112 is recessed relative to the protruding portion 1111, thereby forming a groove 1110 above the recessed portion 1112. The top wall of the recessed portion 1112 is constructed as the bottom of the groove 1110. A water collection trough 1114 is formed on the recessed portion 1112. A water-blocking rib 1113 protrudes from the recessed portion 1112 and extends along the edge of the protruding portion 1111 to form a water collection trough 1114 between the water-blocking rib 1113 and the protruding portion 1111. The top wall of the recessed portion 1112 is constructed as the bottom of the water collection trough 1114. The wall surface of the water-blocking rib 1113 facing the protruding portion 1111 is constructed as the wall of the water collection trough 1114. The wall surface of the protruding portion 1111 facing the water-blocking rib 1113 is constructed as the wall of the water collection trough 1114.

[0075] The water collection tank 1114 has a simple structure, requires minimal modification to the front shell top plate 111, and is easy to manufacture.

[0076] The boss portion 1111 surrounds the front side and the left and right sides of the groove 1110, and the water-blocking rib 1113 extends along the edge of the boss portion 1111 to form a water collection trough 1114 having a front groove section 11141 extending in the left and right direction on the front side and side groove sections 11142 extending in the front and back directions on the left and right sides, thereby increasing the collection range of the water collection trough 1114.

[0077] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the housing component 100 includes: a rear housing component 2 and a front panel component 1 disposed on the front side of the rear housing component 2. The rear housing component 2 has a rear shell top plate 21 on its top. The front panel component 1 includes a panel bracket 11 and a front panel 12. The panel bracket 11 has a front shell top plate 111 on its top. The front panel 12 is mounted on the front side of the panel bracket 11 and has a display area 121 on its front panel 12. The air conditioner 1000 includes a display module 15 disposed on the rear side of the display area 121.

[0078] like Figure 10As shown, the front panel 12 has a display area 121, and the display module 15 is arranged in the display area 121 to display the air conditioner operating parameters. The air conditioner 1000 of this embodiment of the invention provides a water collection tank 1114 on the top plate 111 of the front casing. The water collection tank 1114 can collect water that seeps into the gap between the top cover component 300 and the housing component 100, and discharge the water backward away from the display module 15, preventing water from seeping into the housing component 100 and contacting the display module 15, thus improving the working stability of the display module 15.

[0079] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 2 and Figure 9 As shown, the front part of the top cover component 300 is disposed on the front shell top plate 111, the rear part of the top cover component 300 is disposed on the rear shell top plate 21, and the top cover component 300 is connected to at least one of the front shell top plate 111 and the rear shell top plate 21.

[0080] In some embodiments of this utility model, the front part of the top cover component 300 is fixedly connected to the front shell top plate 111, the rear part of the top cover component 300 is fixedly connected to the rear shell top plate 21, and the top ends of the rear box component 2 and the front panel component 1 are fixedly connected through the top cover component 300.

[0081] In some embodiments of this utility model, the top cover component 300 is provided with a vertically penetrating connecting hole, and a screw can be inserted into the connecting hole from top to bottom and threaded to the front shell top plate 111 or the rear shell top plate 21 to achieve a fixed connection of the top cover component 300.

[0082] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 9 As shown, the air conditioner 1000 also includes a chassis component 400, which is located at the bottom of the housing component 100. The air conditioner 1000 also includes an air outlet frame component 500, a fan component 600, a heat exchanger component 700, and an electrical control box component 800, all disposed within the housing component 100.

[0083] like Figure 9 As shown, the fan component 600 includes: a fan wheel 61, a motor 62, and a volute 63. The fan wheel 61 is installed inside the volute 63, and the motor 62 drives the fan wheel 61 to rotate. The heat exchanger component 700 includes: a heat exchanger 71 and a heat exchanger support 72. The heat exchanger 71 is mounted on the heat exchanger support 72. The heat exchanger component 700 also includes an electric auxiliary heater 73 and a sealing plate 74. The electric auxiliary heater 73 is used to assist in heating when the heat exchanger 71 is heating.

[0084] In the description of the present invention, 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", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" 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 should not be understood as a limitation to the present invention.

[0085] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0086] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0087] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediary. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0088] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0089] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The length direction of the air conditioner is vertical, including: A housing component, the top of which has a groove; A top cover component is embedded in the groove, and the top of the housing component has a water collection groove located within the groove and extending along the edge of the groove.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water collection tank includes a front tank section and a side tank section. The front tank section extends in a left-right direction. There are two side tank sections, which are placed on the left and right sides of the front tank section respectively. The side tank sections extend backward from the corresponding side ends of the front tank section.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the front groove section is higher than the bottom wall of the side groove section, and the housing component has a drain outlet at the rear end of the side groove section.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the side channel section slopes downwards from front to back.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, At least one of the front groove section and the side groove section is provided with a plurality of protruding ribs extending along the width direction of the corresponding groove section and spaced apart along the length direction of the corresponding groove section, wherein the protrusion height of the protruding ribs is less than the depth of the corresponding groove section.

6. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The top of the housing component includes a front housing top plate and a rear housing top plate. The front housing top plate is located in front of the rear housing top plate. The water collection trough is formed on the front housing top plate. The rear end of the front housing top plate faces the front end of the rear housing top plate, and the rear end of the front housing top plate has a drain outlet communicating with the water collection trough.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rear end of the front shell top plate has a reinforcing part, which includes an upper strip, a lower strip and a vertical strip. The upper strip and the lower strip both extend in the left and right direction and are spaced apart vertically. The vertical strips are connected between the upper strip and the lower strip and are multiple of them spaced apart in the left and right direction. The drain outlet is defined by the upper strip, the lower strip and two adjacent vertical strips.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The spacing between the two vertical strips used to define the drain outlet is greater than the spacing between any other two adjacent vertical strips, and / or, except for the space between the two vertical strips used to define the drain outlet, the space between any other two adjacent vertical strips is blocked by a solid structure.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The top of the front shell has a boss and a recessed portion. The recessed portion is recessed relative to the boss to define the groove above the recessed portion. The boss surrounds the front side and left and right sides of the groove. A water-blocking rib protrudes from the recessed portion. The water-blocking rib is located on the recessed portion and spaced apart from the boss, so that the water collection groove is formed between the water-blocking rib and the boss.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The housing component includes: a rear housing component and a front panel component disposed on the front side of the rear housing component. The rear housing component has a rear top plate on its top. The front panel component includes a panel bracket and a front panel. The front top plate is disposed on the top of the panel bracket. The front panel is mounted on the front side of the panel bracket. The front panel has a display area. The air conditioner includes a display module disposed on the rear side of the display area.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The front part of the top cover component covers the front shell top plate, the rear part of the top cover component covers the rear shell top plate, and the top cover component is connected to at least one of the front shell top plate and the rear shell top plate.

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