Water pan, heat exchanger assembly and air conditioner with same
By installing water-proof ribs inside the water receiving trough, the problem of condensation on the side wall of the water receiving pan was solved, achieving the effects of cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422735839.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-08
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-08
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, condensation easily forms on the outer surface of the side wall of the drip tray, leading to increased costs and reduced assembly efficiency, which requires the application of insulating sponge to solve the problem.
A water-blocking rib is installed in the water-receiving groove of the water-receiving tray. The water-blocking rib extends in the circumferential direction to define the water-blocking area and the water-receiving area, preventing condensate from contacting the side wall and avoiding condensate dripping.
It effectively prevents condensation from dripping, reduces production costs, improves assembly and production efficiency, and enhances user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air handling equipment technology, and in particular to a water receiving tray, a heat exchanger assembly, and an air conditioner having the same. Background Technology
[0002] In related technologies, in order to reduce and prevent condensation on the outer surface of the side wall of the drip tray, thermal insulation sponge is often pasted on the outer surface of the side wall of the drip tray. However, the pasting of thermal insulation sponge increases the cost of the drip tray and reduces the assembly efficiency of the drip tray. Utility Model Content
[0003] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this utility model proposes a water receiving tray that can prevent condensation from forming on the outer peripheral wall of the water receiving tray body on the water-proof side, eliminating the need to attach heat-insulating sponge to the outer peripheral wall of the water receiving tray body, thereby relatively reducing production and processing costs and improving assembly efficiency and production efficiency.
[0004] This utility model also proposes a heat exchanger assembly, which includes the aforementioned water receiving tray.
[0005] This utility model also proposes an air conditioner, which includes the heat exchanger assembly described above.
[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a water receiving tray is used in an air conditioner and includes: a water receiving tray body, the water receiving tray body having a water receiving groove, the upper side of the water receiving groove being open, a water-proof rib plate being provided in the water receiving groove, the water-proof rib plate extending along the circumferential direction of the water receiving tray body, a water-proof area being defined between the outer wall of the water-proof rib plate and the inner wall of the water receiving groove, a water receiving area being defined on the side of the water-proof rib plate opposite to the water-proof area, and the water receiving area and the water-proof area not communicating with each other.
[0007] According to the embodiments of this utility model, the water receiving tray has a water-blocking rib plate inside the water receiving groove. The water-blocking rib plate extends along the circumferential direction of the water receiving tray body. The outer wall of the water-blocking rib plate defines a water-blocking area between itself and the inner wall of the water receiving groove. The side of the water-blocking rib plate away from the water-blocking area defines a water receiving area. The water receiving area and the water-blocking area are not connected to each other. This can separate the condensate in the water receiving area from part of the inner wall of the water receiving groove, so that the condensate cannot directly contact the inner wall of the water receiving groove on the water-blocking area side. This prevents condensate from forming on the outer peripheral wall of the water receiving tray body on the water-blocking area side, and avoids condensate dripping onto other places inside the air conditioner, ensuring the user's experience. Furthermore, compared with the prior art, there is no need to attach insulation sponge to the outer peripheral wall of the water receiving tray body, which relatively reduces the production and processing cost of the water receiving tray and improves the assembly efficiency and production efficiency of the water receiving tray.
[0008] In addition, the water receiving tray according to this utility model may also have the following additional technical features:
[0009] In some embodiments, the height of the water-resistant rib is less than the depth of the water-receiving trough.
[0010] In some embodiments, the height of the water-resistant rib is f, and satisfies: 7mm≤f≤16mm.
[0011] In some embodiments, the water-proof zone extends along the circumferential direction of the water receiving tray body, and the width of the water-proof zone is g, satisfying: 4mm≤g≤10mm.
[0012] In some embodiments, the water-proof ribs are one or a plurality of ribs spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the water receiving tray body.
[0013] In some embodiments, the water-proof zone is provided with a plurality of partition plates, which are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the water receiving tray body.
[0014] The heat exchanger assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes: a heat exchanger bracket, the lower end of which has a chassis; and the aforementioned water receiving tray, which is disposed below the chassis and connected to the chassis.
[0015] According to the heat exchanger assembly of this utility model embodiment, by providing the aforementioned water receiving tray and by providing a water-isolation rib plate within the water receiving groove, the water-isolation rib plate extends circumferentially along the body of the water receiving tray. A water-isolation zone is defined between the outer wall of the water-isolation rib plate and the inner wall of the water receiving groove. A water receiving zone is defined on the side of the water-isolation rib plate facing away from the water-isolation zone. The water receiving zone and the water-isolation zone are not interconnected, thus separating the condensate in the water receiving zone from part of the inner wall of the water receiving groove. This prevents the condensate from directly contacting the inner wall of the water receiving groove on the water-isolation zone side, preventing condensate from forming on the outer peripheral wall of the water receiving tray body on the water-isolation zone side, and avoiding condensate dripping onto other parts of the air conditioner, ensuring a better user experience. Furthermore, compared to the prior art, there is no need to attach insulation sponge to the outer peripheral wall of the water receiving tray body, relatively reducing the production and processing costs of the water receiving tray and improving the assembly and production efficiency of the water receiving tray.
[0016] In addition, the heat exchanger assembly according to this utility model may also have the following additional technical features:
[0017] In some embodiments, the upper side of the water receiving tray is provided with a buckle assembly, and the lower side of the chassis is provided with a slot that cooperates with the buckle assembly.
[0018] In some embodiments, the snap-fit assembly includes: a mounting base disposed on the upper side of the water receiving tray, the mounting base abutting against the lower end face of the chassis; a spring snap, the spring snap including a connecting portion and a hook portion, the lower end of the connecting portion being connected to the mounting base and passing through the snap groove, the hook portion being connected to the upper end of the connecting portion, the hook portion being located on the upper side of the chassis and abutting against the upper end face of the chassis; and a limiting rib plate disposed on the mounting base and spaced apart from the spring snap, the limiting rib plate passing through the snap groove.
[0019] In some embodiments, there are multiple spaced-apart snap-fit components, and multiple slots that correspond one-to-one with each of the multiple snap-fit components.
[0020] In some embodiments, the water tray is connected to the chassis by a fastener.
[0021] In some embodiments, the chassis is provided with a drain hole, and the upper side of the water receiving tray is provided with a second protrusion, the second protrusion and the drain hole being arranged opposite each other in the vertical direction.
[0022] In some embodiments, on a plane perpendicular to the vertical direction, the projection of the drain hole is entirely within the projection of the second boss.
[0023] In some embodiments, the lower surface of the chassis is provided with an extension post, the drainage hole penetrates the extension post, and the extension post is spaced apart from the second boss in the vertical direction.
[0024] In some embodiments, the distance between the lower end face of the extension post and the upper end face of the second boss is h, and satisfies: 3.5mm≤h≤8mm.
[0025] In some embodiments, there are multiple drainage holes, and the second boss is a plurality of holes corresponding one-to-one with the multiple drainage holes.
[0026] This utility model also provides an air conditioner having the above-described embodiments.
[0027] According to the embodiment of this utility model, the air conditioner, by providing the aforementioned heat exchanger assembly, includes a water-blocking rib plate within the water receiving tray. The rib plate extends circumferentially along the water receiving tray body, defining a water-blocking area between its outer wall and the inner wall of the water receiving tray. A water receiving area is defined on the side of the rib plate facing away from the water-blocking area. The water receiving area and the water-blocking area are not interconnected. This design separates the condensate in the water receiving area from part of the inner wall of the water receiving tray, preventing the condensate from directly contacting the inner wall of the water receiving tray on the water-blocking side. This prevents condensate from forming on the outer peripheral wall of the water receiving tray body on the water-blocking side, avoiding condensate dripping onto other parts of the air conditioner and ensuring a better user experience. Furthermore, compared to existing technologies, there is no need to attach insulation sponge to the outer peripheral wall of the water receiving tray body, relatively reducing the production and processing costs of the water receiving tray and improving its assembly and production efficiency.
[0028] 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
[0029] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:
[0030] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0031] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0032] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0033] Figure 4 This is a partial perspective view of a heat exchanger assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0034] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of a heat exchanger assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0035] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the heat exchanger bracket and water receiving tray of the heat exchanger assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0036] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0037] Figure 8 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the heat exchanger bracket and water receiving pan of the heat exchanger assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model at one angle.
[0038] Figure 9 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the heat exchanger bracket and water receiving pan of the heat exchanger assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model from another angle.
[0039] Figure 10 This is a partial perspective view of the heat exchanger support of the heat exchanger assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0040] Figure 11 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the heat exchanger support of the heat exchanger assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model at one angle.
[0041] Figure 12 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the heat exchanger support of the heat exchanger assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model from another angle;
[0042] Figure 13 This is a perspective view of the water receiving tray according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0043] Figure 14 yes Figure 13 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;
[0044] Figure 15 This is a partially enlarged view of the water receiving tray according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0045] Figure 16 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the water receiving tray from one angle according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0046] Figure 17 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the water receiving tray from another angle according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0047] Figure label:
[0048] 100. Air conditioner;
[0049] 10. Heat exchanger assembly;
[0050] 1. Heat exchanger bracket; 11. Base; 12. Slot; 121. Third guide ramp; 122. Second limiting rib; 123. Fifth guide ramp; 13. Drain hole; 131. Extension column; 14. Mounting column; 15. Fastener;
[0051] 2. Water tray; 21. Clip assembly; 22. Mounting base; 221. Base; 222. First boss; 23. Spring clip; 231. Connecting part; 232. Hook part; 233. First guide slope; 24. Limiting rib; 241. First plate; 242. Second plate; 243. Third plate; 244. Second guide slope; 245. First limiting rib; 246. Fourth guide slope; 25. Second boss; 251. Mounting hole; 26. Water tray body; 27. Water receiving trough; 271. Water-proof area; 272. Water receiving area; 273. Drain hole; 274. Barrier post; 275. Drain pipe; 28. Water-proof rib; 29. Overflow hole;
[0052] 3. Heat exchanger;
[0053] 20. Housing; 201. Panel assembly; 2011. Top panel; 2012. Bottom panel; 202. Top cover assembly; 203. Chassis assembly; 204. Rear box assembly; 205. Air outlet frame; 206. Air inlet; 207. Air inlet grille; 208. Air outlet;
[0054] 30. Air duct components. Detailed Implementation
[0055] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of the 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 are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0056] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
[0057] 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.
[0058] 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.
[0059] The water receiving tray 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0060] like Figure 13 and attached Figure 14 As shown, the water tray 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention is used in an air conditioner 100 and includes a water tray body 26.
[0061] Specifically, see the attached document. Figure 13 and attached Figure 14 As shown, the water receiving tray body 26 has a water receiving groove 27, the upper side of the water receiving groove 27 is open, and a water-blocking rib 28 is provided in the water receiving groove 27. The water-blocking rib 28 extends along the circumferential direction of the water receiving tray body 26. A water-blocking area 271 is defined between the outer wall of the water-blocking rib 28 and the inner wall of the water receiving groove 27. A water receiving area 272 is defined on the side of the water-blocking rib 28 away from the water-blocking area 271. The water receiving area 272 and the water-blocking area 271 are not connected to each other.
[0062] In existing technologies, condensate generated during heat exchanger operation drips onto a drip tray. The inner side of the drip tray's sidewall comes into contact with the cooler condensate, creating a low-temperature surface. Meanwhile, the outer side of the drip tray's sidewall comes into contact with the air inside the air conditioner, forcing condensation to form droplets on the relatively cooler surface. This results in condensation on the outer surface of the drip tray's sidewall. To reduce and prevent condensation, existing technologies often use insulating sponges attached to the outer surface of the drip tray's sidewall. However, this increases the cost of the drip tray and reduces its assembly efficiency.
[0063] Understandably, by setting the water-blocking rib 28, the water-blocking area 271 can be defined to separate the condensate in the water-receiving area 272 from part of the inner wall of the water-receiving trough 27. This prevents the condensate from directly contacting the inner wall of the water-receiving trough 27 on the side of the water-blocking area 271, thus preventing condensate from forming on the outer peripheral wall of the water-receiving pan body 26 on the side of the water-blocking area 271 and avoiding condensate dripping onto other parts of the air conditioner 100, ensuring a good user experience. Furthermore, compared to existing technologies, there is no need to attach insulation sponge to the outer peripheral wall of the water-receiving pan body 26, which relatively reduces the production and processing cost of the water-receiving pan 2 and improves the assembly and production efficiency of the water-receiving pan 2.
[0064] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the water receiving tray 2 is provided with a water-blocking rib 28 in the water receiving groove 27. The water-blocking rib 28 extends in the circumferential direction of the water receiving tray body 26. The outer wall of the water-blocking rib 28 and the inner side wall of the water receiving groove 27 define a water-blocking area 271. The side of the water-blocking rib 28 away from the water-blocking area 271 defines a water receiving area 272. The water receiving area 272 and the water-blocking area 271 are not connected to each other. This can separate the condensate in the water receiving area 272 from part of the inner side wall of the water receiving groove 27, so that the condensate cannot directly contact the inner side wall of the water receiving groove 27 on the side of the water-blocking area 271. This prevents condensate from forming on the outer peripheral wall of the water receiving tray body 26 on the side of the water-blocking area 271, and avoids condensate dripping to other places inside the air conditioner 100, thus ensuring the user's experience. Furthermore, compared to existing technologies, there is no need to attach insulating sponge to the outer peripheral wall of the water receiving tray body 26, which relatively reduces the production and processing cost of the water receiving tray 2 and improves the assembly efficiency and production efficiency of the water receiving tray 2.
[0065] In some embodiments of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 17 As shown, the height of the water-blocking rib 28 is less than the depth of the water-receiving trough 27, which facilitates the production and processing of the water-receiving tray 2, ensures the normal demolding of the water-receiving tray 2, avoids defects in the side walls of the water-blocking rib 28 and the water-receiving trough 27, and ensures the reliability of the water-receiving tray 2.
[0066] In some embodiments of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 17 As shown, the height of the baffle 28 is f, and it satisfies: 7mm ≤ f ≤ 16mm. On the one hand, ensuring that the height f of the baffle 28 is ≤ 16mm facilitates the production and processing of the water receiving tray 2, preventing the baffle 28 from being too high and affecting the normal demolding of the water receiving tray 2, avoiding defects in the side walls of the baffle 28 and the water receiving trough 27, and ensuring the reliability of the water receiving tray 2; on the other hand, as Figure 13As shown, the water receiving tank 27 is provided with an overflow hole 29. When the drain hole 273 is blocked, the condensate water level in the water receiving tank 27 rises. When the condensate water level overflows the overflow hole 29, the condensate water in the water receiving tank 27 can be discharged from the overflow hole 29. At this time, the air conditioner 100 is displayed as a fault. By setting the height f of the water-proof rib 28 to ≥ 7mm, the upper end of the water-proof rib 28 can be higher than the overflow hole 29, preventing the condensate water in the water receiving tank 27 from overflowing the water-proof rib 28 and flowing into the water-proof area 271. For example, the height f of the water-proof rib 28 can be 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, or 16mm.
[0067] In some embodiments of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 17 As shown, the water-proof zone 271 extends circumferentially along the drip tray body 26. The width of the water-proof zone 271 is g, and it satisfies the following condition: 4mm ≤ g ≤ 10mm. Ensuring that the width g ≥ 4mm maximizes the width of the water-proof zone 271, increasing the distance between the outer wall of the water-proof rib 28 and the inner wall of the drip tray 27, further reducing the probability of condensation on the outer circumferential wall of the drip tray body 26 on the side of the water-proof zone 271, and preventing condensation from dripping onto other parts of the air conditioner 100, thus ensuring a better user experience. Ensuring that the width g ≤ 10mm prevents the water-proof zone 271 from being too wide, thus preventing condensation on the chassis 11 from dripping directly into the water-proof zone 271, thereby ensuring the effectiveness of the water-proof zone 271. For example, the width g of the water-proof zone 271 can be 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, or 10mm.
[0068] In some embodiments of this utility model, the water-blocking ribs 28 can be one or multiple ribs spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the water receiving tray body 26. It is understood that the water-blocking ribs 28 can be one, with both ends of the extending direction of the water-blocking ribs 28 abutting against two spaced-apart points on the front sidewall of the water receiving trough 27. A water-blocking area 271 is defined between the outer wall of the water-blocking ribs 28 and the inner wall of the water receiving trough 27. The water-blocking area 271 covers the left, right, and rear ends of the water receiving trough 27, thus better preventing condensation from forming on the outer circumferential wall of the water receiving tray body 26. Alternatively, the water-blocking ribs 28 can be multiple ribs spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the water receiving tray body 26, such as... Figure 13 As shown, each water-proof rib 28 defines a water-proof area 271 between itself and the inner wall of the water receiving trough 27. Multiple water-proof areas 271 are spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the water receiving tray body 26. The gap between two adjacent water-proof areas 271 can be used to avoid the drain hole 273 or other features on the water receiving tray 2. For example, the number of water-proof ribs 28 can be one, two, or three.
[0069] In some embodiments of this utility model, a plurality of partition plates are provided in the water-proof zone 271. The partition plates are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the water receiving tray body 26. The partition plates can strengthen the structure of the water-proof rib plate 28 and support and connect the water-proof rib plate 28 and the side wall of the water receiving trough 27, thereby improving the structural strength and connection strength of the water-proof rib plate 28, improving the reliability of the water-proof rib plate 28, and ensuring the setting of the water-proof zone 271.
[0070] In some embodiments of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 13 and attached Figure 15 As shown, the bottom wall of the water receiving tank 27 is provided with a drain hole 273 and multiple retaining posts 274. The drain pipe 275 connected to the water receiving tray 2 is opposite to and communicates with the drain hole 273. The condensate in the water receiving tank 27 can flow into the drain pipe 275 through the drain hole 273 and finally be discharged outside the air conditioner 100. The drain hole 273 and multiple retaining posts 274 are all located in the water receiving area 272 and are spaced apart from the inner wall of the water-proof rib plate 28. The multiple retaining posts 274 are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the drain hole 273. The arrangement of multiple baffles 274 allows condensate to flow between adjacent baffles 274 and blocks large solid objects or debris such as wool or hair, preventing large solid objects or debris in the water tray 27 from flowing with the condensate to the drain hole 273. This reduces the probability of the drain hole 273 and drain pipe 275 being blocked by debris, ensures normal drainage of the water tray 2, reduces the probability of air conditioner 100 malfunctioning, improves the reliability of air conditioner 100, and enhances the user experience.
[0071] Further, see attached document. Figure 16 As shown, the lower end of the barrier post 274 is connected to the bottom wall of the water receiving tank 27, in the direction from bottom to top (e.g. Figure 16 As shown, the cross-sectional area of the barrier post 274 gradually decreases, which facilitates the demolding of the barrier post 274 and the production and processing of the drip tray 2, reducing the difficulty of production and processing of the drip tray 2. It should be noted that the cross-section of the barrier post 274 can be circular, quadrilateral, or hexagonal, etc., and no further restrictions are imposed here.
[0072] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 15 As shown, multiple baffles 274 are evenly spaced in the circumferential direction of the drain hole 273, which can avoid the situation where the gaps between different baffles 274 are different, ensuring the blocking effect of the baffles 274 on large solids or debris such as wool and hair, avoiding different baffles 274 having different interception standards for large solids or debris such as wool and hair, further reducing the probability of the drain hole 273 and drain pipe 275 being blocked by debris, ensuring the normal drainage of the water tray 2, reducing the probability of air conditioner 100 malfunctioning, improving the reliability of air conditioner 100, and improving the user experience.
[0073] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 15 As shown, the distance between the axes of two adjacent baffle posts 274 is 'a', and satisfies: 6mm ≤ a ≤ 12mm. On one hand, this prevents the baffle posts 274 from being too densely packed, which could affect the normal flow of condensate, ensuring normal demolding of the baffle posts 274 and reducing the processing difficulty of the drip tray 2. On the other hand, it ensures the baffle posts 274 effectively block large solid objects or debris such as wool and hair, reducing the probability of the drain hole 273 and drain pipe 275 being blocked by debris, ensuring normal drainage of the drip tray 2, reducing the probability of air conditioner 100 malfunctioning, improving the reliability of air conditioner 100, and enhancing the user experience. For example, the distance 'a' between the axes of two adjacent baffle posts 274 can be 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, or 12mm. It should be noted that the diameter of the drain hole 273 is i, and a < i, which prevents the drain hole 273 from becoming clogged when two solid impurities flow towards it simultaneously.
[0074] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 16 As shown, the angle between the axis of the barrier post 274 and its outer wall is b, and satisfies: 1.5°≤b≤6°. This facilitates demolding of the barrier post 274, simplifies the production and processing of the drip tray 2, and reduces the difficulty of its production and processing. For example, the angle b between the axis of the barrier post 274 and its outer wall can be 1.5°, 2°, 2.5°, 3°, 3.5°, 4°, 4.5°, 5°, 5.5°, or 6°.
[0075] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 16 As shown, the cross-section of the barrier post 274 is circular, and the diameter of the upper end of the barrier post 274 is c, satisfying the condition: 1.5mm ≤ c ≤ 4mm. This design avoids manufacturing problems with the barrier post 274, ensuring the normal production and processing of the drip tray 2. Furthermore, it prevents the barrier post 274 from being too thin and causing injury, reducing assembly difficulty for users, ensuring the structural strength of the barrier post 274, and guaranteeing its proper demolding. For example, the diameter c of the upper end of the barrier post 274 can be 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 3.5mm, or 4mm.
[0076] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 16As shown, the height of the barrier post 274 is d, and it satisfies the condition: 8mm ≤ d ≤ 16mm. On one hand, this prevents poor blocking effect caused by the barrier post 274 being too low, preventing large solid objects or debris such as wool and hair from flowing directly from the top of the barrier post 274 to the drain hole 273, reducing the probability of the drain hole 273 and drain pipe 275 being blocked by debris, ensuring normal drainage of the drip tray 2, reducing the probability of air conditioner 100 malfunctions, improving the reliability of air conditioner 100, and enhancing the user experience. On the other hand, it facilitates the demolding of the barrier post 274, simplifying the production and processing of the drip tray 2 and reducing the difficulty of its production. For example, the height d of the barrier post 274 can be 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, or 16mm.
[0077] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 15 As shown, the minimum distance between the barrier post 274 and the inner wall of the water receiving trough 27 is e1, and the minimum distance between the barrier post 274 and the water-blocking rib plate 28 is e2. When e1 < e2, 5mm ≤ e1 ≤ 11mm; when e1 > e2, 5mm ≤ e2 ≤ 11mm. This allows the barrier post 274 and the inner wall of the water receiving trough 27 or the water-blocking rib plate 28 to also block large solid objects or debris such as wool and hair. This further reduces the probability of the drain hole 273 and drain pipe 275 being blocked by debris, ensures normal drainage of the water receiving tray 2, reduces the probability of air conditioner 100 malfunctioning, improves the reliability of air conditioner 100, and enhances the user experience.
[0078] It should be noted that when the distance between the drain hole 273 and the inner wall of the water receiving trough 27 or the water-blocking rib plate 28 is relatively large, the barrier posts 274 can be multiple posts that complete a full circumference around the drain hole 273; when the distance between the drain hole 273 and the inner wall of the water receiving trough 27 or the water-blocking rib plate 28 is relatively small, such as Figure 15 As shown, the inner wall of the water receiving trough 27 or the water-blocking rib plate 28 does not need to be additionally equipped with a barrier post 274. The inner wall of the water receiving trough 27 or the water-blocking rib plate 28 can be used to block large solids or debris such as wool and hair, which can relatively reduce the number of barrier posts 274 and reduce the production and processing difficulty of the water receiving tray 2.
[0079] This utility model also proposes a heat exchanger assembly 10 having the water receiving tray 2 of the above embodiment.
[0080] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the heat exchanger assembly 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a heat exchanger bracket 1 and the aforementioned water receiving tray 2.
[0081] Specifically, see the attached document. Figure 5 As shown, the lower end of the heat exchanger bracket 1 has a base 11. The heat exchanger 3 is mounted on the base 11 and located in front of the heat exchanger bracket 1. As the main heat source device of the air conditioner 100, the heat exchanger 3 can efficiently transfer heat to meet the user's heating needs. The heat exchanger bracket 1 is used to install and support the heat exchanger 3, which can securely install and fix the heat exchanger 3 inside the air conditioner 100. The design of the heat exchanger bracket 1 often takes into account the overall layout and weight distribution of the heat exchanger 3, and can adopt a reasonable structural form to enhance the support effect on the heat exchanger 3 and reduce stress concentration.
[0082] Further, see attached document. Figure 6 As shown, the drip tray 2 is located below and connected to the chassis 11. When the heat exchanger 3 is working, it will produce condensate. The condensate will first fall onto the chassis 11 and then flow from the chassis 11 to the drip tray 2, or the condensate will fall directly onto the drip tray 2. The drip tray 2 is used to collect the condensate produced when the heat exchanger 3 is working, so as to prevent the condensate on the heat exchanger assembly 10 from flowing to other parts of the air conditioner 100, and to prevent the air conditioner 100 from dripping or the components inside the air conditioner 100 from short-circuiting.
[0083] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the heat exchanger assembly 10 is provided with the aforementioned water receiving tray 2 and a water-blocking rib 28 is provided in the water receiving groove 27. The water-blocking rib 28 extends in the circumferential direction of the water receiving tray body 26. The outer wall of the water-blocking rib 28 and the inner side wall of the water receiving groove 27 define a water-blocking area 271. The side of the water-blocking rib 28 away from the water-blocking area 271 defines a water receiving area 272. The water receiving area 272 and the water-blocking area 271 are not connected to each other. This can separate the condensate in the water receiving area 272 from part of the inner side wall of the water receiving groove 27, so that the condensate cannot directly contact the inner side wall of the water receiving groove 27 on the side of the water-blocking area 271. This prevents condensate from forming on the outer peripheral wall of the water receiving tray body 26 on the side of the water-blocking area 271, and avoids condensate dripping to other places inside the air conditioner 100, thus ensuring the user's experience. Furthermore, compared to existing technologies, there is no need to attach insulating sponge to the outer peripheral wall of the water receiving tray body 26, which relatively reduces the production and processing cost of the water receiving tray 2 and improves the assembly efficiency and production efficiency of the water receiving tray 2.
[0084] In some embodiments of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 10 and attached Figure 13 As shown, the upper side of the water receiving tray 2 is provided with a snap-fit assembly 21, and the lower side of the chassis 11 is provided with a slot 12 that cooperates with the snap-fit assembly 21. The cooperation between the snap-fit assembly 21 and the slot 12 facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the water receiving tray 2, improves the assembly efficiency of the heat exchanger assembly 10, improves the reliability of the cooperation between the water receiving tray 2 and the chassis 11, and makes the water receiving tray 2 less prone to loosening after assembly, thereby improving the user experience.
[0085] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 8 , Attachment Figure 13 and attached Figure 14 As shown, the snap-fit assembly 21 includes a mounting base 22, a spring snap 23, and a limiting rib 24. The mounting base 22 is located on the upper side of the water receiving tray 2 and abuts against the lower end face of the chassis 11. The spring snap 23 includes a connecting part 231 and a hook part 232. The lower end of the connecting part 231 is connected to the mounting base 22 and passes through the slot 12. The hook part 232 is connected to the upper end of the connecting part 231 and is located on the upper side of the chassis 11 and is perpendicular to the lower end face of the chassis 11. The upper surfaces of the mounting base 22 abut against the lower surface of the chassis 11, thus restricting the water receiving tray 2 from moving towards the chassis 11. The hook portion 232 abuts against the upper surface of the chassis 11, thus restricting the water receiving tray 2 from moving away from the chassis 11. This restricts the relative position of the chassis 11 and the water receiving tray 2 from both the upper and lower sides of the chassis 11, preventing vertical displacement between the water receiving tray 2 and the heat exchanger bracket 1 after the heat exchanger assembly 10 is assembled. Figure 8 The relative movement on the plate (as shown) ensures the reliability and stability of the connection between the water receiving tray 2 and the heat exchanger bracket 1, avoids shaking of the components inside the air conditioner 100 during transportation, and thus extends the service life of the heat exchanger assembly 10.
[0086] Understandably, the connecting part 231 has a certain deformation capability. When the water receiving tray 2 is assembled onto the chassis 11, the end of the hook part 232 that is away from the connecting part 231 is blocked by the inner wall of the slot 12. The hook part 232, which is blocked by the inner wall of the slot 12, pushes the upper end of the connecting part 231 to move away from the inner wall of the slot 12. The connecting part 231 deforms and moves along the inner wall of the slot 12 with the hook part 232 until the hook part 232 moves to the upper side of the chassis 11. The connecting part 231 is reset and the hook part 232 abuts against the upper surface of the chassis 11.
[0087] Further, see attached document. Figure 7 and attached Figure 14 As shown, the limiting rib plate 24 is provided on the mounting base 22 and spaced apart from the spring buckle 23. The limiting rib plate 24 passes through the slot 12. During the assembly of the water receiving tray 2 and the chassis 11, the setting of the limiting rib plate 24 can play a certain positioning role, making it easier for the buckle assembly 21 to be aligned with the slot 12, thereby reducing the difficulty of the spring buckle 23 and the slot 12 to cooperate.
[0088] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 7 and attached Figure 14 As shown, the limiting rib plate 24 includes a first plate 241, a second plate 242, and a third plate 243. The first plate 241 and the spring buckle 23 respectively abut against the two inner walls opposite each other in the width direction of the slot 12, allowing movement from the slot 12 in the width direction (see attached diagram). Figure 7 The two sides of the clamping assembly 21 and the slot 12 (as shown in the j direction) restrict the relative position of the clamping assembly 21 and the slot 12, preventing relative movement in the width direction of the slot 12 between the water receiving tray 2 and the chassis 11, thereby ensuring the reliability and stability of the connection between the water receiving tray 2 and the heat exchanger bracket 1, preventing the components inside the air conditioner 100 from shaking during transportation, thereby extending the service life of the heat exchanger assembly 10, and the first plate 241 can prevent the connecting part 231 from deforming too much towards the first plate 241 and breaking during the assembly of the water receiving tray 2 and the chassis 11, thus ensuring the service life of the clamping assembly 21.
[0089] Further, see attached document. Figure 7 and attached Figure 14 As shown, the second plate 242 and the third plate 243 are respectively connected to the first plate 241 along its length (see attached diagram). Figure 7 At both ends of the slot 12 (in the direction shown in the diagram), the second plate 242 and the third plate 243 are respectively aligned with the length direction of the slot 12 (see attached diagram). Figure 7 The two inner walls (in the direction shown in k) abut against each other, which can restrict the relative position of the buckle assembly 21 and the slot 12 from both sides of the slot 12 length direction, and prevent relative movement between the water receiving pan 2 and the chassis 11 in the length direction of the slot 12. This ensures the reliability and stability of the connection between the water receiving pan 2 and the heat exchanger bracket 1, and prevents the components inside the air conditioner 100 from shaking during transportation, thereby extending the service life of the heat exchanger assembly 10.
[0090] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 7 , Attachment Figure 8 and attached Figure 14 As shown, the hook portion 232 has a first guide slope 233 on the side opposite to the first plate 241, in the direction from bottom to top (e.g. Figure 8 As shown, the first guide slope 233 is inclined towards the first plate 241, thereby providing a guiding function when assembling the water receiving tray 2 onto the chassis 11. This allows the first guide slope 233 to abut against the inner wall of the slot 12 during assembly, facilitating the insertion of the spring clip 23 and the assembly of the water receiving tray 2 with the heat exchanger bracket 1. It should be noted that the inner wall of the slot 12 moves relative to the first guide slope 233 from its upper end to its lower end, thus enabling the spring clip 23 to engage with the slot 12 gradually.
[0091] Further, see attached document. Figure 7 and attached Figure 14As shown, the upper ends of the second plate 242 and the third plate 243 opposite to the first plate 241 have a second guide slope 244. The second guide slope 244 is inclined towards the first plate 241 from bottom to top, thus providing a guiding function when assembling the water tray 2 onto the chassis 11. This allows the second guide slope 244 to abut against the inner wall of the slot 12 during assembly, facilitating the insertion of the snap-fit assembly 21 and the assembly of the water tray 2 with the heat exchanger bracket 1. It should be noted that the inner wall of the slot 12 moves relative to the second guide slope 244 from its upper end to its lower end, allowing the snap-fit assembly 21 to engage with the slot 12 gradually.
[0092] Furthermore, see the attached document. Figure 11 and attached Figure 12 As shown, the lower end of the inner peripheral wall of the slot 12 has a third guide slope 121. The third guide slope 121 extends along the circumferential direction of the slot 12. In the top-to-bottom direction, the third guide slope 121 is inclined in a direction away from the axis of the slot 12, thereby playing a guiding role when assembling the water receiving tray 2 onto the chassis 11. This allows the spring clip 23 and the limiting rib plate 24 to be guided along the third guide slope 121 during the assembly process, facilitating the assembly of the water receiving tray 2 and the heat exchanger bracket 1. It should be noted that the clip assembly 21 moves relative to the third guide slope 121 and moves from the lower end to the upper end of the third guide slope 121, thereby enabling the clip assembly 21 to gradually engage with the slot 12.
[0093] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 9 and attached Figure 14 As shown, a first limiting rib 245 is provided on the surface of the limiting rib plate 24 opposite to the inner peripheral wall of the slot 12. The first limiting rib 245 abuts against the inner wall of the slot 12. The setting of the first limiting rib 245 can avoid the limiting rib plate 24 and the inner wall of the slot 12 from directly abutting each other. It can change the surface contact between the limiting rib plate 24 and the inner wall of the slot 12 to the line contact between the first limiting rib 245 and the inner wall of the slot 12, thereby reducing the friction during the assembly of the buckle assembly 21 and the slot 12, and facilitating the assembly of the water receiving tray 2 and the chassis 11.
[0094] Further, see attached document. Figure 9 and attached Figure 14As shown, the upper end of the first limiting rib 245 has a fourth guide slope 246. In the upward direction, the fourth guide slope 246 is inclined away from the inner peripheral wall of the slot 12, thus providing a guiding function when assembling the water tray 2 onto the chassis 11. This allows the fourth guide slope 246 to abut against the inner wall of the slot 12 during assembly, facilitating the insertion of the snap-fit assembly 21 and the assembly of the water tray 2 with the heat exchanger bracket 1. It should be noted that the inner wall of the slot 12 moves relative to the fourth guide slope 246 from its upper end to its lower end, allowing the snap-fit assembly 21 to gradually engage with the slot 12.
[0095] It should be noted that if the first limiting rib 245 is not provided on the limiting rib plate 24, the fourth guide slope 246 is directly provided on the limiting rib plate 24. However, due to the limitation of the thickness of the limiting rib plate 24 itself, it is not conducive to the production and processing of the fourth guide slope 246, resulting in the fourth guide slope 246 being unable to be processed or having a small guiding surface, thereby affecting the guiding effect of the fourth guide slope 246 and hindering the cooperation between the buckle assembly 21 and the slot 12.
[0096] Furthermore, see the attached document. Figure 7 , Attachment Figure 8 and attached Figure 11 As shown, a second limiting rib 122 is provided on the inner wall of the slot 12. The second limiting rib 122 abuts against the limiting rib plate 24. The setting of the second limiting rib 122 can prevent the inner wall of the slot 12 from directly abutting against the limiting rib plate 24. It can change the surface contact between the inner wall of the slot 12 and the limiting rib plate 24 into a line-surface contact between the second limiting rib 122 and the limiting rib plate 24, thereby reducing the friction during the assembly of the buckle assembly 21 and the slot 12, and facilitating the assembly of the water receiving tray 2 and the chassis 11.
[0097] Furthermore, see the attached document. Figure 8 and attached Figure 11 As shown, the lower end of the second limiting rib 122 has a fifth guide slope 123. In the top-to-bottom direction, the fifth guide slope 123 is inclined away from the axis of the slot 12, thus providing guidance when assembling the water tray 2 onto the chassis 11. This allows the fifth guide slope 123 to abut against the limiting rib plate 24 during assembly, facilitating the insertion of the snap-fit assembly 21 and the assembly of the water tray 2 with the heat exchanger bracket 1. It should be noted that the limiting rib plate 24 moves relative to the fifth guide slope 123 from its lower end to its upper end, thereby gradually engaging the snap-fit assembly 21 with the slot 12.
[0098] It should be noted that the setting of the first limiting rib 245 and the second limiting rib 122 can both increase the gap between the limiting rib plate 24 itself and the inner wall of the slot 12, so that some of the condensate on the chassis 11 can flow from the gap between the limiting rib plate 24 and the inner wall of the slot 12 to the water receiving tray 2. This increases the path of condensate from the chassis 11 to the water receiving tray 2, making it easier for condensate to flow into the water receiving tray 2 and for condensate to be discharged. It also prevents condensate in the chassis 11 from overflowing and dripping into other places inside the air conditioner 100, thus ensuring the user's experience.
[0099] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 9 , Attachment Figure 13 and attached Figure 14 As shown, the mounting base 22 includes a base 221 and a first boss 222. The base 221 is located on the upper side of the water receiving tray 2, and the first boss 222 is located on the upper side of the base 221 and abuts against the lower end face of the chassis 11. This can restrict the water receiving tray 2 from moving towards the chassis 11, ensuring the relative position of the chassis 11 and the water receiving tray 2. This prevents relative vertical movement between the water receiving tray 2 and the heat exchanger bracket 1 after the heat exchanger assembly 10 is assembled, thereby ensuring the reliability and stability of the connection between the water receiving tray 2 and the heat exchanger bracket 1, preventing the components inside the air conditioner 100 from shaking during transportation, and thus extending the service life of the heat exchanger assembly 10.
[0100] Further, see attached document. Figure 9 , Attachment Figure 13 and attached Figure 14 As shown, along the width direction of the mounting base 22 (refer to the attached diagram) Figure 14 As shown in the j-direction, the width of the first protrusion 222 is smaller than the width of the base 221, resulting in a gap between the upper end face of the base 221 and the lower end face of the chassis 11. When some of the condensate on the chassis 11 flows into the gap between the limiting rib plate 24 and the inner wall of the slot 12, the condensate can flow down along the side wall of the first protrusion 222 and flow from the gap between the upper end face of the base 221 and the lower end face of the chassis 11 to the water receiving tray 2. This increases the path of condensate from the chassis 11 to the water receiving tray 2, making it easier for condensate to flow into the water receiving tray 2 and for condensate to be discharged. This prevents condensate in the chassis 11 from overflowing and dripping into other places inside the air conditioner 100, ensuring the user's experience.
[0101] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 6 , Attachment Figure 10 and attached Figure 13As shown, there are multiple spaced-apart snap-fit components 21, and multiple slots 12 corresponding one-to-one with each snap-fit component 21. Through the cooperation of the multiple snap-fit components 21 and the multiple slots 12, the water tray 2 can be fixed to the base 11 at multiple spaced points on the water tray 2, improving the reliability and stability of the connection between the water tray 2 and the base 11. Simultaneously, in the event of a collision or drop of the air conditioner 100, the multiple mating points between the water tray 2 and the heat exchanger bracket 1 can distribute pressure, further preventing the water tray 2 from detaching from the heat exchanger bracket 1, greatly increasing the reliability of the water tray 2 installation. In a specific example, refer to the attached diagram. Figure 6 , Attachment Figure 10 and attached Figure 13 As shown, there are three snap-fit components 21 spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the water receiving tray 2. The three snap-fit components 21 are located at the left end, right end and rear end of the water receiving tray 2, respectively. There are three slots 12 that correspond one-to-one with the three snap-fit components 21. The water receiving tray 2 can be fixed to the chassis 11 from the left end, right end and rear end of the water receiving tray 2, thereby improving the reliability and stability of the connection between the water receiving tray 2 and the chassis 11.
[0102] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 9 As shown, the water receiving tray 2 is connected to the base 11 by a fastener 15, which facilitates assembly and disassembly, reducing the assembly difficulty of the heat exchanger assembly 10 and ensuring the reliability of the connection between the water receiving tray 2 and the heat exchanger bracket 1. For example, the fastener 15 can be a screw. In a specific example, refer to the attached diagram. Figure 9 As shown, one of the multiple second protrusions 25 is provided with a mounting hole 251, and the lower surface of the chassis 11 is provided with a downwardly extending mounting post 14. The mounting hole 251 and the mounting post 14 are arranged opposite to each other. The fastener 15 can pass through the mounting hole 251 and be fixed in the mounting post 14, thereby realizing the connection and fixation between the water receiving tray 2 and the chassis 11.
[0103] It is understandable that when assembling the water receiving tray 2 onto the heat exchanger bracket 1, the water receiving tray 2 is first snapped into the base 11, and then the water receiving tray 2 is connected to the base 11 using fasteners 15. This can relatively reduce the difficulty of connecting the fasteners 15 and reduce the assembly difficulty of the water receiving tray 2 and the heat exchanger bracket 1. Compared with the prior art that uses three screws to fix the water receiving tray to the base, this utility model, due to the snap-fit between the water receiving tray 2 and the base 11, can reduce the number of fasteners 15 used while ensuring the reliability of the connection between the water receiving tray 2 and the base 11, thereby reducing the cost of the heat exchanger assembly 10, reducing the assembly difficulty of the water receiving tray 2, and improving the assembly efficiency of the heat exchanger assembly 10.
[0104] In some embodiments of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 9As shown, the chassis 11 is provided with a drain hole 13, and the upper side of the water receiving tray 2 is provided with a second protrusion 25. The second protrusion 25 and the drain hole 13 are arranged opposite each other in the vertical direction. The condensate on the chassis 11 can drip from the drain hole 13 onto the second protrusion 25, and then flow into the water receiving tray 2 along the side wall of the second protrusion 25. This can relatively reduce the distance between the upper end face of the chassis 11 and the water receiving tray 2, improve the situation where the condensate drips directly onto the bottom wall of the water receiving tray 2 and causes excessive noise, and can also improve the situation where the condensate drips into the water receiving tray 2 and splashes, reduce the probability of condensate splashing onto other parts inside the air conditioner 100, and improve the user experience.
[0105] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 9 As shown, on a plane perpendicular to the vertical direction, the projection of the drain hole 13 is entirely within the projection of the second protrusion 25, which ensures that the condensate dripping from the drain hole 13 will drip onto the second protrusion 25, thereby ensuring the effectiveness of the second protrusion 25 in improving the excessive noise of condensate dripping and ensuring the effectiveness of the second protrusion 25 in preventing condensate splashing.
[0106] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 9 As shown, the lower surface of the chassis 11 is provided with an extension column 131, through which the drain hole 13 passes. The extension column 131 and the second protrusion 25 are spaced apart in the vertical direction. The extension column 131 and the second protrusion 25 are arranged opposite to each other. The extension column 131 can guide the condensate dripping from the drain hole 13, further preventing the condensate from splashing during the dripping process, reducing the probability of condensate splashing onto other components inside the air conditioner 100, and improving the user experience.
[0107] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 9 As shown, the distance h between the lower end face of the extension column 131 and the upper end face of the second protrusion 25 satisfies 3.5mm ≤ h ≤ 8mm. This avoids the distance between the lower end face of the extension column 131 and the upper end face of the second protrusion 25 being too small, ensuring that condensate flows from the gap between the lower end face of the extension column 131 and the upper end face of the second protrusion 25 into the drip tray 2. It also avoids the distance between the lower end face of the extension column 131 and the upper end face of the second protrusion 25 being too large, relatively reducing the noise generated by condensate dripping onto the second protrusion 25. Furthermore, it can improve the situation of condensate splashing, reducing the probability of condensate splashing onto other components inside the air conditioner 100, and improving the user experience. For example, the distance h between the lower end face of the extension column 131 and the upper end face of the second protrusion 25 can be 3.5mm, 4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm, 6.5mm, 7mm, 7.5mm, or 8mm.
[0108] In a further embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to the appendix. Figure 10 and attached Figure 13 As shown, there are multiple drain holes 13, and multiple second protrusions 25 corresponding one-to-one with the multiple drain holes 13. This allows condensate in the chassis 11 to flow from the multiple drain holes 13 to the second protrusions 25, and finally to the drip tray 2. This increases the path for condensate to flow from the chassis 11 to the drip tray 2, making it easier for condensate to flow into the drip tray 2 and for condensate to be discharged. It also prevents condensate in the chassis 11 from overflowing and dripping onto other parts of the air conditioner 100, thus ensuring the user's experience.
[0109] This utility model also proposes an air conditioner 100 having the heat exchanger assembly 10 of the above embodiments.
[0110] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes a housing 20, an air duct assembly 30, and the heat exchanger assembly 10 described above.
[0111] Specifically, see the attached document. Figure 1 As shown, the housing 20 can protect the internal structure of the air conditioner 100, preventing the internal structure of the air conditioner 100 from being exposed and damaged, which helps to extend the service life of the air conditioner 100, and also has a better appearance.
[0112] Further, see attached document. Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 As shown, the housing 20 includes a panel assembly 201, a top cover component 202, a chassis component 203, a rear housing component 204, and an air outlet frame 205. The panel assembly 201 includes an upper panel 2011 and a lower panel 2012, which are positioned vertically (e.g., in the vertical direction). Figure 1 The arrangement and connection of the upper panel 2011 and lower panel 2012 (as shown) helps to reduce the production and maintenance costs of the air conditioner 100. The upper panel 2011 and lower panel 2012 are both located on the front side of the air outlet frame 205. Part of the air outlet frame 205 is connected to the upper panel 2011 and part is connected to the lower panel 2012. The rear housing component 204 is located on the rear side of the air outlet frame 205. The lower ends of the rear housing component 204 and the air outlet frame 205 are both connected to the chassis component 203. The top cover component 202 is connected to the end of the rear housing component 204 and the air outlet frame 205 that is away from the chassis component 203, thus forming an integral structure to protect the internal structure of the air conditioner 100 and prevent users from contacting the interior and causing injury.
[0113] Furthermore, see the attached document. Figure 1 and attached Figure 2As shown, the housing 20 is provided with an air inlet 206 and an air outlet 208. The air inlet 206 is located on the rear housing component 204 and extends along the length of the rear housing component 204 (see attached diagram). Figure 2 Extending in the vertical direction shown, the air outlet 208 is located on the air outlet frame 205 and along the length of the air conditioner 100 (see attached diagram). Figure 1 Extending in the vertical direction (as shown), the airflow outside the air conditioner 100 can enter the air conditioner 100 through the air inlet 206, and then blow it into the room through the air outlet 208, thereby regulating the indoor temperature.
[0114] Further, see attached document. Figure 1 and attached Figure 3 As shown, both the heat exchanger assembly 10 and the air duct assembly 30 are located inside the housing 20. The air duct assembly 30 can drive the airflow outside the air conditioner 100 into the housing 20. Along the airflow direction, the air duct assembly 30 is located downstream of the heat exchanger assembly 10, which facilitates the air duct assembly 30 driving the airflow outside the air conditioner 100 to enter the housing 20 from the air inlet 206. This allows the airflow inside the air conditioner 100 to exchange heat with the heat exchanger assembly 10 first, and then, driven by the air duct assembly 30, blown out of the air conditioner 100 through the air outlet 208, thereby achieving the effect of regulating the indoor temperature and meeting the user's needs.
[0115] Furthermore, see the attached document. Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 As shown, an air inlet grille 207 is provided at the air inlet 206. On the one hand, the air inlet grille 207 can prevent hands or other foreign objects from entering the air conditioner 100, protecting the safety of the user and ensuring the normal operation of the air conditioner 100. On the other hand, the air inlet grille 207 can prevent insects, rodents, etc. from entering the casing 20 of the air conditioner 100 and causing damage to the air conditioner 100, ensuring the normal operation of the air conditioner 100 and ensuring the aesthetic appearance of the air conditioner 100.
[0116] Optionally, refer to the appendix. Figure 1 and attached Figure 2 As shown, the air inlet grille 207 can be arranged opposite to the heat exchanger assembly 10 and the air duct assembly 30, so that the air duct assembly 30 can drive the airflow outside the air conditioner 100 to enter the air conditioner 100 through the air inlet grille 207, making the airflow smoother, increasing the air intake volume, improving the air intake efficiency of the air duct assembly 30, reducing the noise of the air conditioner 100 during operation, and improving the performance and comfort of the air conditioner 100.
[0117] Optionally, the air intake grille 207 is detachably connected to the housing 20. The air intake grille 207 can ensure the aesthetic appearance of the housing 20, and after the air intake grille 207 is removed, it is convenient to repair and replace the components inside the air conditioner 100. At the same time, it is convenient to clean the air intake grille 207, avoiding dust accumulation caused by prolonged use.
[0118] Optionally, the housing 20 may contain at least one of a purification component and a humidification component. Different components can be selected according to different actual needs to meet different usage requirements. The purification component purifies the airflow entering the air conditioner 100, allowing the purified airflow to be blown into the room, thus improving air quality. The humidification component humidifies the airflow entering the air conditioner 100, allowing the humidified airflow to be blown into the room, increasing the indoor moisture content and achieving a humidification effect.
[0119] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the air conditioner 100 is provided with the heat exchanger assembly 10 described above. A water-blocking rib 28 is provided in the water receiving trough 27. The water-blocking rib 28 extends in the circumferential direction of the water receiving pan body 26. The outer wall of the water-blocking rib 28 and the inner side wall of the water receiving trough 27 define a water-blocking area 271. The side of the water-blocking rib 28 away from the water-blocking area 271 defines a water receiving area 272. The water receiving area 272 and the water-blocking area 271 are not connected to each other. This can separate the condensate in the water receiving area 272 from part of the inner side wall of the water receiving trough 27, so that the condensate cannot directly contact the inner side wall of the water receiving trough 27 on the side of the water-blocking area 271. This prevents condensate from being generated on the outer peripheral wall of the water receiving pan body 26 on the side of the water-blocking area 271, and avoids condensate dripping to other places inside the air conditioner 100, thus ensuring the user's experience. Furthermore, compared to existing technologies, there is no need to attach insulating sponge to the outer peripheral wall of the water receiving tray body 26, which relatively reduces the production and processing cost of the water receiving tray 2 and improves the assembly efficiency and production efficiency of the water receiving tray 2.
[0120] Other components and operations of the water receiving tray 2, heat exchanger assembly 10, and air conditioner 100 according to embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.
[0121] 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.
[0122] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and purpose of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A water receiving tray, characterized in that, For use in air conditioners and including: The water receiving tray body has a water receiving groove with an open upper side. A water-blocking rib is provided inside the water receiving groove. The water-blocking rib extends along the circumferential direction of the water receiving tray body. A water-blocking area is defined between the outer wall of the water-blocking rib and the inner wall of the water receiving groove. A water receiving area is defined on the side of the water-blocking rib away from the water-blocking area. The water receiving area and the water-blocking area are not connected to each other.
2. The water receiving tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height of the water-blocking rib is less than the depth of the water receiving trough.
3. The water receiving tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The height of the water-proof reinforcing rib is f, and it satisfies: 7mm≤f≤16mm.
4. The water receiving tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water-blocking zone extends along the circumferential direction of the water receiving tray body, and the width of the water-blocking zone is g, which satisfies: 4mm≤g≤10mm.
5. The water receiving tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water-proof ribs are one or multiple ribs spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the water receiving tray body.
6. The water receiving tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water-proof zone is provided with multiple partitions, which are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the water receiving tray body.
7. A heat exchanger assembly, characterized in that, include: A heat exchanger support, the lower end of which has a base; The water receiving tray according to any one of claims 1-6 is disposed below the chassis and connected to the chassis.
8. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The upper side of the water receiving tray is provided with a buckle assembly, and the lower side of the chassis is provided with a slot that cooperates with the buckle assembly.
9. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The snap-fit assembly includes: Mounting base, the mounting base is located on the upper side of the water receiving tray, and the mounting base abuts against the lower end surface of the chassis; The spring buckle includes a connecting part and a hook part. The lower end of the connecting part is connected to the mounting base and passes through the slot. The hook part is connected to the upper end of the connecting part. The hook part is located on the upper side of the chassis and abuts against the upper surface of the chassis. A limiting rib plate is provided on the mounting base and spaced apart from the spring buckle, and the limiting rib plate passes through the slot.
10. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The buckle components are a plurality of spaced-apart components, and the slots are a plurality of components corresponding one-to-one with the buckle components.
11. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The water receiving tray is connected to the chassis by a fastener.
12. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The chassis is provided with a water leakage hole, and the upper side of the water receiving tray is provided with a second protrusion, which is arranged opposite to the water leakage hole in the vertical direction.
13. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that, On a plane perpendicular to the vertical direction, the projection of the drainage hole is entirely within the projection of the second boss.
14. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that, The lower surface of the chassis is provided with an extension post, the drainage hole passes through the extension post, and the extension post and the second boss are spaced apart in the vertical direction.
15. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 14, characterized in that, The distance between the lower end face of the extension post and the upper end face of the second boss is h, and satisfies: 3.5mm≤h≤8mm.
16. The heat exchanger assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that, There are multiple drainage holes, and the second boss is a plurality of holes corresponding one-to-one with the multiple drainage holes.
17. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the heat exchanger assembly according to any one of claims 7-16.