Water receiving assembly and air conditioner with same

Abstract

The utility model provides a water receiving assembly and an air conditioner with the water receiving assembly. The water receiving assembly comprises a first water receiving disc and a drainage nozzle. A drainage nozzle is arranged at the bottom of the first water pan, one end of the drainage nozzle is communicated with the first water pan, and the other end of the drainage nozzle is provided with a first drainage port; a plurality of flow guide convex ribs are arranged in the circumferential direction of the first water drainage opening, and the flow guide convex ribs extend downwards in the length direction in the axial direction of the water drainage nozzle. The flow guide convex ribs are arranged to play a role in guiding condensate water, the condensate water is attached to the inner walls of the flow guide convex ribs through the adhesive force of the condensate water, and it is ensured that the received condensate water does not fly out in a transverse flow mode but flows out vertically.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of air conditioner technology, specifically relating to a water receiving component and an air conditioner having the water receiving component. Background Technology

[0002] The existing water collection design of cabinet air conditioners mainly serves to collect condensate and protect electrical components. The water collection tray structure includes a main body, front and rear water collection troughs, and a drain outlet. The main body is equipped with a water collection trough, and the front and rear water collection troughs are inclined relative to the horizontal plane, with the front and rear surfaces intersecting and forming an angle between them. The water collection troughs mainly collect condensate generated on both sides of the air outlet and the evaporator, and finally flow out through a drain outlet set on one of the water collection troughs.

[0003] Traditional Type I cabinet units are designed with two drip trays. The upper drip tray is mainly responsible for collecting the condensate produced by the evaporator. Due to the unreasonable structural design, the condensate flowing from the drain nozzle often does not drip vertically onto the foam installed in the lower drip tray. Some of the condensate splashes horizontally outside, causing the lower drip tray to be unable to collect all the condensate produced by the upper tray, which can easily lead to electrical problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a water receiving component and an air conditioner having the water receiving component, which can solve the technical problem that in the existing water receiving tray, the condensate does not drip vertically after flowing out of the drain nozzle, and some of the condensate splashes horizontally outside.

[0005] This utility model provides a water receiving component, which includes a first water receiving tray and a drain nozzle;

[0006] The bottom of the first water receiving tray is provided with the drain nozzle, one end of the drain nozzle is connected to the first water receiving tray, and the other end of the drain nozzle has a first drain outlet;

[0007] Multiple guide ribs are provided around the first drain outlet, and the guide ribs extend downward in the longitudinal direction of the drain outlet in the axial direction.

[0008] In some embodiments, a plurality of the guide ribs are spaced apart, and an arc-shaped notch is formed between adjacent guide ribs.

[0009] In some embodiments, the inner wall surface of the guide rib is connected to the inner wall surface of the drain nozzle, and the guide rib and the drain nozzle are integrally formed.

[0010] In some embodiments, a second water receiving tray is also included, which is disposed below the first water receiving tray. The second water receiving tray is provided with a detachable water receiving box, which is located below the guide rib.

[0011] In some embodiments, a second drain outlet is provided at the bottom of the water receiving box, and a flow guiding layer is provided in the water receiving box. The flow guiding layer has a flow guiding channel, which is located below the flow guiding rib and is connected to the second drain outlet.

[0012] In some embodiments, the flow channel has a sloping section, one end of which extends toward the top of the flow guide layer and the other end of which extends toward the second drain outlet, the sloping section being located below the flow guide rib.

[0013] In some embodiments, the vertical distance between the inclined section and the guide rib in the axial direction of the drain nozzle is H, and the vertical distance H satisfies: H≤35mm.

[0014] In some embodiments, the flow guide layer is foam, and the material of the flow guide layer is flame-retardant EPS material.

[0015] In some embodiments, the second water receiving tray is provided with a plurality of baffles, the sidewalls of which abut against the outer wall of the water receiving box.

[0016] An air conditioner includes a water receiving assembly, wherein the water receiving assembly is the water receiving assembly described above.

[0017] The present invention provides a water receiving component and an air conditioner having the water receiving component, which have the following beneficial effects:

[0018] This invention features guide ribs to direct condensate water. The condensate water adheres to the inner wall of the guide ribs, ensuring that the collected condensate water flows vertically instead of horizontally. By setting multiple guide ribs around the drain nozzle, the flow of condensate water can be effectively guided, causing it to be discharged from the first drain outlet. This design helps reduce horizontal splashing of condensate water, ensuring that it flows out smoothly and avoiding electrical problems caused by splashing. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the water receiving component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the water receiving component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first water receiving tray according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 The guide ribs and arc-shaped notches in this embodiment of the utility model

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the water receiving box according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Attached Figures: 1-First water receiving tray; 101-Water receiving surface; 2-Drain nozzle; 201-First drain outlet; 3-Guide rib; 4-Arc-shaped notch; 5-Second water receiving tray; 6-Water receiving box; 601-Second drain outlet; 7-Guide layer; 8-Guide channel; 801-Sloping section; 9-Baffle rib; 10-Evaporator. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative and is in no way intended to limit the present utility model or its application or use. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not 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 on the scope of protection of this utility model. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself.

[0029] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0030] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0031] See also Figures 1 to 4 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a water receiving assembly is provided, which includes a first water receiving tray 1 and a drain nozzle 2; the bottom of the first water receiving tray 1 is provided with a drain nozzle 2, one end of the drain nozzle 2 is connected to the first water receiving tray 1, and the other end of the drain nozzle 2 has a first drain outlet 201; a plurality of guide ribs 3 are provided along the circumference of the first drain outlet 201, and the length direction of the guide ribs 3 extends downward in the axial direction of the drain nozzle 2.

[0032] Specifically, the condensate is mainly generated by the temperature difference caused by the convergence of hot and cold air. The condensate in the whole machine is mainly generated by the evaporator 10 component. During the operation of the whole machine, due to the presence of factors such as electric heating, the internal temperature of the evaporator 10 is relatively high, and condensate is accumulated. The first water receiving tray 1 is installed at the bottom of the evaporator 10. The condensate slides down the inner wall of the evaporator 10 into the first water receiving tray 1. When the condensate in the first water receiving tray 1 flows into the drain nozzle 2, it flows downward to the first drain outlet 201. The condensate is discharged from the first drain outlet 201. A small amount of condensate does not drain vertically from the first drain outlet 201, but splashes horizontally onto the guide rib 3, and then adheres to the inner wall of the guide rib 3 and flows out.

[0033] It's worth noting that the reason the guide rib 3 can divert water is because its design alters the flow direction of the condensate. When the condensate flows to the outlet of the drain nozzle 2, some water may splash laterally due to gravity and flow inertia. The guide rib 3, through its raised structure, guides this splashed water back into the correct flow direction, thus reducing water splashing. The guide rib 3 increases the contact area between the condensate and the inner wall of the drain nozzle 2, allowing splashed water to more easily adhere to the rib and flow along its inner wall for discharge, rather than splashing directly out. Furthermore, the design of the guide rib 3 follows fluid dynamics principles, reducing lateral water flow and increasing vertical downward flow by changing the water flow path and velocity, thereby reducing water splashing.

[0034] In this embodiment, the guide ribs 3 serve to guide the condensate. The condensate adheres to the inner wall of the guide ribs 3 by its adhesion, ensuring that the condensate does not flow horizontally but flows vertically. By setting multiple guide ribs 3 around the drain nozzle 2, the flow direction of the condensate can be effectively guided, so that the condensate is concentrated and discharged from the first drain outlet 201. This design helps to reduce the horizontal splashing of condensate, ensuring that the condensate can flow out smoothly and avoiding electrical problems caused by splashing.

[0035] As a specific implementation method, the water receiving surface 101 of the first water receiving tray 1 is also an inclined surface. The inclined surface of the first water receiving tray 1 is tilted downward, so that the condensate of the first water receiving tray 1 can more easily flow into the first drain outlet 201.

[0036] See also Figures 1 to 4 As shown, multiple guide ribs 3 are spaced apart, and an arc-shaped notch 4 is formed between adjacent guide ribs 3.

[0037] Specifically, instead of extending the length of the drain nozzle 2 along its axial direction, multiple guide ribs 3 are provided in the circumferential direction of the first drain outlet 201, and the adjacent guide ribs 3 are spaced apart, so that an arc-shaped gap 4 is formed between the adjacent guide ribs 3. This arrangement is more conducive to the drainage of condensate.

[0038] In this embodiment, the guide ribs 3 can guide the condensate to flow in a specific direction, reducing water flow confusion and splashing. The design of the arc-shaped notch 4 makes the water flow form an orderly flow path between the ribs, thereby more effectively guiding the condensate to the drain outlet. By guiding the water flow in an orderly manner, this design can improve drainage efficiency, allowing the condensate to be discharged from the drain outlet more smoothly, reducing water accumulation and splashing, and improving the overall drainage performance.

[0039] In one specific implementation, the first drain outlet 201 has an oblique structure, meaning that with the longitudinal section of the drain nozzle 2 as the projection plane, one side of the first drain outlet 201 is higher and the other side is lower. The guide ribs 3 are semi-circular, creating an arc-shaped notch 4 between adjacent guide ribs 3. This embodiment provides four guide ribs 3 to ensure that water can be guided in all directions, preventing the splashed water droplets from becoming too large. If only one rib is provided, or two are provided in one direction, there is a risk of water still flowing horizontally outwards. The four guide ribs ensure that the splashed condensate flows onto the guiding path. The guide ribs 3 are 5mm long and 3mm wide, ensuring that the collected condensate does not flow horizontally outwards and falls vertically into the lower water receiving tray foam.

[0040] See also Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the inner wall surface of the guide rib 3 is connected to the inner wall surface of the drain nozzle 2, and the guide rib 3 and the drain nozzle 2 are integrally formed.

[0041] Specifically, the guide rib 3 and the drain nozzle 2 are integrally molded. This integral design eliminates the seam between the guide rib 3 and the drain nozzle 2, enhancing the overall structural strength and making the drain nozzle 2 more stable and durable. It also reduces additional assembly steps, simplifies the production process, and improves production efficiency. The inner wall surface of the guide rib 3 is connected to the inner wall surface of the drain nozzle 2, forming a continuous inner surface. This helps condensate flow more smoothly along the designed path, reducing the risk of condensate leakage. Especially at the interface, this design ensures better sealing.

[0042] See also Figures 1 to 5 As shown, it also includes a second water receiving tray 5, which is located below the first water receiving tray 1. The second water receiving tray 5 is provided with a detachable water receiving box 6, which is located below the guide rib 3.

[0043] Specifically, when the condensate in the first drip tray 1 flows into the drain nozzle 2, it flows downward to the first drain outlet 201. The condensate is then discharged from the first drain outlet 201 and falls onto the second drip tray 5. A small portion of the condensate does not drain vertically from the first drain outlet 201, but splashes horizontally onto the guide rib 3, then adheres to the inner wall of the guide rib 3 and flows before falling onto the second drip tray 5. Since the second drip tray 5 is equipped with a drip box 6, and the drip box 6 is located below the guide rib 3, the condensate falls into the drip box 6 and is then discharged from the drip box 6. A drain pipe is connected to the outside of the second drain outlet 601.

[0044] In this embodiment, after the condensate is discharged from the first drain outlet 201, it falls directly onto the second drip tray 5. Since the drip tray 6 is located below the guide rib 3, it can effectively collect the condensate splashing down from the guide rib 3, preventing condensate from splashing everywhere and keeping the area around the air conditioner dry and clean. The removable drip tray 6 design makes maintenance and cleaning more convenient. When it is necessary to clean the condensate in the drip tray 6 or perform maintenance, the drip tray 6 can be directly removed without operating the entire drip tray. By effectively collecting and draining the condensate, the potential damage of condensate to the internal electrical components of the air conditioner is reduced, extending the service life of the air conditioner.

[0045] It is worth noting that the water receiving box 6 and the second water receiving tray 5 are detachably connected. During installation, it should be ensured that there is a certain gap between the guide ribs and the water receiving box 6, so that they do not obstruct the guide ribs. In some embodiments, the side wall of the water receiving box 6 can also be provided with a clearance opening to facilitate avoiding the guide ribs.

[0046] See also Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a second drain outlet 601 is provided at the bottom of the water receiving box 6. The water receiving box 6 is filled with a flow guiding layer 7. The flow guiding layer 7 has a flow guiding channel 8. The flow guiding channel 8 is located below the flow guiding rib 3 and is connected to the second drain outlet 601.

[0047] Specifically, the condensate adhering to the inner wall of the guide rib 3 falls downward onto the guide layer 7, flows into the guide channel 8, and is then discharged from the second drain outlet 601.

[0048] In this embodiment, condensate flows into the guide layer 7 along the inner wall of the guide rib 3, and then flows into the second drain outlet 601 in an organized manner through the guide channel 8. This design makes the discharge of condensate more orderly, reduces the chaos and splashing of water flow, and the setting of the guide layer 7 allows condensate to be discharged quickly through the guide channel 8, improving drainage efficiency and avoiding the accumulation of condensate in the water collection box 6. By effectively guiding the condensate to the second drain outlet 601, the risk of overflow caused by excessive water level in the water collection box 6 is reduced, keeping the area around the air conditioner dry and clean. The orderly drainage design reduces the potential damage of condensate to the internal electrical components of the air conditioner and extends the service life of the air conditioner.

[0049] See also Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the flow channel 8 has a sloping section 801. One end of the sloping section 801 extends to the top of the flow layer 7, and the other end of the sloping section 801 extends toward the second drain outlet 601. The sloping section 801 is located below the flow guide rib 3.

[0050] Specifically, after the condensate falls onto the guide layer 7, one end of the inclined section 801 extends to the top of the guide layer 7, and the other end of the inclined section 801 extends towards the second drain outlet 601. Under the action of gravity, it flows along the inclined section 801 into the second drain outlet 601 and is discharged.

[0051] In this embodiment, compared to the planar design of the guide layer 7, the slope design gently lowers, increasing the height of the conventional guide layer 7 and ensuring the drop value, thereby further eliminating dripping noise and optimizing the user experience. The design of the slope section 801 allows condensate to flow more smoothly along the slope. Due to gravity, the water will naturally flow from the higher end (top of the guide layer 7) to the lower end (second drain outlet 601) of the slope section 801. This design helps to accelerate the discharge of condensate. Moreover, the design of the slope section 801 avoids the formation of a water accumulation area at the top of the guide layer 7, ensuring that condensate can continuously flow to the drain outlet and reducing the possibility of water accumulation. Moreover, the conventional guide layer 7 is relatively low in height. Due to the influence of gravitational potential energy, the condensate on the water receiving surface 101 of the evaporator 10 component drips onto the foam, which can easily produce obvious dripping sound. The design of the inclined section 801 can reduce the situation where the water flow directly impacts the drain outlet or the bottom of the water receiving box 6. The impact of the water flow is an important factor in generating noise. By guiding the water flow through the inclined section 801, this impact can be reduced, thereby reducing noise.

[0052] It is worth noting that shortening the distance between the drain nozzle 2 and the lower water receiving tray can only reduce the gravitational potential energy of the water, but cannot eliminate the dripping sound of water droplets on the lower foam. The drain nozzle 2 cannot be installed if it is inserted into the water receiving box 6. The rib is to solve the problem of water floating out laterally in the drain nozzle 2, while the inclined section 801 and the heightened guide layer 7 are used to solve the dripping sound problem.

[0053] See also Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in the axial direction of the drain nozzle 2, the vertical distance between the inclined section 801 and the guide rib 3 is H, and the vertical distance H satisfies: H≤35mm.

[0054] Specifically, considering the installation of the water receiving box 6, the distance between the guide rib 3 and the inclined section 801 cannot be too small. The vertical distance H is limited to this range. A smaller vertical distance helps reduce the impact force of water flowing from the guide rib 3 to the inclined section 801. This impact is an important factor in noise generation. By reducing the vertical distance, the falling height of the water can be reduced, thereby reducing the noise generated by the water impact. Moreover, an appropriate vertical distance can ensure that the water flows smoothly into the drain outlet along the inclined section 801, reducing the jumping and splashing of water on the inclined section 801. These phenomena are often sources of noise. Furthermore, a smaller vertical distance helps to increase the speed of water flow along the inclined section 801, allowing the water to flow into the drain outlet more quickly and reducing the stagnation time of the water on the inclined section 801, thereby reducing the noise generated by water stagnation.

[0055] See also Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the flow guide layer 7 is foam, and the material of the flow guide layer 7 is flame-retardant EPS material.

[0056] In this embodiment, flame-retardant EPS material is used for the foam. Compared with conventional foam, this embodiment increases the height while ensuring structural strength. The slope design is gently reduced. The slope section 801 has an inclination angle of 60° in the horizontal direction. When water droplets fall in, they do not splash and slowly slide down the slope. The height difference between the foam and the upper water receiving tray rib is within 35mm. This ensures that even under the influence of gravitational potential energy, the sound of water droplets can be greatly reduced due to the height difference, thus optimizing the user experience.

[0057] In one specific implementation, in this embodiment, the flow guide layer 7 avoids the second drain outlet 601, and the bottom of the water receiving box 6 is also filled with foam.

[0058] See also Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the second water receiving tray 5 is provided with multiple baffles 9, and the side wall of the baffles 9 abuts against the outer wall of the water receiving box 6.

[0059] In this embodiment, the baffle 9 can increase the structural stability of the water receiving tray and prevent the water receiving box 6 from shifting or deforming under water flow impact or external pressure. The baffle 9 abuts against the outer wall of the water receiving box 6, which helps the water receiving box 6 to deviate and prevents condensate from overflowing from the edge of the water receiving tray, ensuring that all condensate can be effectively collected and guided to the drain outlet.

[0060] See also Figures 1 to 6 As shown, an air conditioner includes a water receiving assembly, which is the water receiving assembly described above.

[0061] It will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the aforementioned advantageous methods can be freely combined and superimposed without conflict.

[0062] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. The above are only preferred embodiments of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principles of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A water-receiving assembly, characterized in that, include: First water receiving tray (1) and drain nozzle (2); The bottom of the first water receiving tray (1) is provided with the drain nozzle (2), one end of the drain nozzle (2) is connected to the first water receiving tray (1), and the other end of the drain nozzle (2) has a first drain outlet (201); A plurality of guide ribs (3) are provided along the circumference of the first drain outlet (201), and the guide ribs (3) extend downward in the length direction in the axial direction of the drain nozzle (2).

2. The water receiving assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple flow guide ribs (3) are spaced apart, and an arc-shaped notch (4) is formed between adjacent flow guide ribs (3).

3. The water receiving assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner wall surface of the guide rib (3) is connected to the inner wall surface of the drain nozzle (2), and the guide rib (3) and the drain nozzle (2) are integrally formed.

4. The water receiving assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, It also includes a second water receiving tray (5), which is located below the first water receiving tray (1). The second water receiving tray (5) is provided with a detachable water receiving box (6), which is located below the guide rib (3).

5. The water receiving assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the water receiving box (6) is provided with a second drain outlet (601). The water receiving box (6) is provided with a flow guiding layer (7). The flow guiding layer (7) has a flow guiding channel (8). The flow guiding channel (8) is located below the flow guiding rib (3). The flow guiding channel (8) is connected to the second drain outlet (601).

6. The water receiving assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The flow channel (8) has a sloping section (801), one end of which extends toward the top of the flow layer (7) and the other end of which extends toward the second drain outlet (601). The sloping section (801) is located below the flow guide rib (3).

7. The water receiving assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, In the axial direction of the drain nozzle (2), the vertical distance between the inclined section (801) and the guide rib (3) is H, and the vertical distance H satisfies: H≤35mm.

8. The water receiving assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The flow guide layer (7) is foam, and the material of the flow guide layer (7) is flame-retardant EPS material.

9. The water receiving assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second water receiving tray (5) is provided with a plurality of baffles (9), and the side wall of the baffles (9) abuts against the outer wall of the water receiving box (6).

10. An air conditioner, comprising a water receiving assembly, characterized in that, The water receiving component is the water receiving component according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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