Drainage structure of dehumidifier and dehumidifier

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a drainage structure of a dehumidifier and the dehumidifier. The drainage structure comprises a drainage seat and an evaporator; the evaporator is mounted on the mounting part and can form condensed water with external air in the working process; condensed water flows to the first flow channel along the outer side wall of the evaporator and is gathered in the gathering groove; at the moment, the drainage base is further provided with a first drainage port, a second drainage port and a partition plate part, and the first drainage port is located on one side of the convergence groove and communicated with the convergence groove; the water exceeding the partition plate part crosses the partition plate part and flows to the second drainage port, the condensate water flows to the first flow channel along the outer side wall of the evaporator and is converged in the convergence groove, the condensate water in the convergence groove is preferentially discharged through the first drainage port, and the condensate water is shunted to the second drainage port when exceeding the partition plate part, so that a plurality of drainage paths are realized; the first water outlet and the second water outlet are guaranteed to distribute water in the converging groove, condensate water is prevented from being discharged only along the first water outlet, and the discharging effect of the condensate water is guaranteed.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of dehumidifiers, in particular to a dehumidifier drainage structure and a dehumidifier. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of science and technology, dehumidifiers are applied to people's lives. Dehumidifiers absorb moisture in the air through refrigerant to reduce indoor humidity, prevent furniture, clothes and other items from being damp and mildew, and prolong the service life. The drainage structure is suitable for dehumidifiers or air conditioners.

[0003] In the prior art, the dehumidifier includes a drainage seat and an evaporator. The drainage seat is provided with a mounting portion and a first drainage port. The evaporator is mounted on the mounting portion. The condensate of the evaporator flows along the outer side wall of the evaporator to the first drainage port. However, the condensate of the evaporator can only be discharged along the first drainage port, resulting in poor drainage effect of the existing drainage structure. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] The embodiments of the present application provide a dehumidifier drainage structure and a dehumidifier. The drainage seat is provided with a mounting portion, a first flow channel and a converging groove. The evaporator is mounted on the mounting portion and will form condensate with the outside air during operation. The condensate flows along the outer side wall of the evaporator to the first flow channel and converges in the converging groove. At this time, the drainage seat is also provided with a first drainage port, a second drainage port and a partition portion. The first drainage port is located on one side of the converging groove and communicates with the converging groove. The second drainage port is located on the other side of the converging groove. The partition portion is located between the second drainage port and the converging groove. The water beyond the partition portion flows to the second drainage port by crossing the partition portion. The condensate flows along the outer side wall of the evaporator to the first flow channel and converges in the converging groove. The condensate in the converging groove is preferentially discharged through the first drainage port. The condensate is divided to the second drainage port when it exceeds the partition portion. Multiple drainage paths are realized. The division of the water in the converging groove by the first drainage port and the second drainage port is ensured. The condensate can only be discharged along the first drainage port, ensuring the drainage effect of the condensate.

[0005] Other characteristics and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the following detailed description, or will be learned by practice of the present application.

[0006] According to one aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a dehumidifier drainage structure is provided, comprising:

[0007] a drainage seat provided with a mounting portion, a first flow channel and a converging groove;

[0008] an evaporator mounted on the mounting portion and forming condensate with outside air during operation. The condensate flows along the outer side wall of the evaporator to the first flow channel and converges in the converging groove;

[0009] At this time, the drain seat is further provided with a first drain port, a second drain port and a partition portion, the first drain port is located at one side of the converging groove and communicates with the converging groove; the second drain port is located at the other side of the converging groove, the partition portion is located between the second drain port and the converging groove, and water exceeding the partition portion flows to the second drain port.

[0010] Optionally, the drain structure further comprises a water blocking cover, and the partition portion and the first drain port are located at opposite positions in the converging groove.

[0011] The first drain port communicates with the converging groove and an external environment and can be blocked by the water blocking cover.

[0012] Optionally, the water blocking cover is detachably connected to the first drain port.

[0013] Optionally, the partition portion is provided with a water passing groove, the water passing groove is recessed downward from an upper side wall of the partition portion and communicates with the converging groove and the second drain port; and the second drain port is used for docking a water tank.

[0014] Optionally, the water passing groove is located at a middle portion of the partition portion and has a symmetrical structure.

[0015] Optionally, the water passing groove has a first inclined portion, a second inclined portion and a circular arc portion.

[0016] The first inclined portion and the second inclined portion are located at two sides of the circular arc portion and are connected to the same circular arc portion; and the first inclined portion and the second inclined portion are symmetrically arranged along a central axis of the circular arc portion.

[0017] Optionally, the circular arc portion is located at an end of the first inclined portion and the second inclined portion, and the first inclined portion and the second inclined portion both extend downward to the circular arc portion.

[0018] Optionally, the first flow channel is located at one side of the mounting portion, the first flow channel is provided with a plurality of sub-flow channels, and the plurality of sub-flow channels are arranged side by side and converge in the same converging groove.

[0019] Optionally, a communication groove is arranged between the plurality of sub-flow channels and the plurality of sub-flow channels communicate with each other through the communication groove.

[0020] A dehumidifier comprising the drain structure.

[0021] In the technical scheme provided in some embodiments of the present application, the water drainage seat is provided with a mounting portion, a first flow channel and a converging groove; the evaporator is mounted on the mounting portion and will form condensate water with external air during operation; the condensate water flows along the outer side wall of the evaporator to the first flow channel and converges in the converging groove; at this time, the water drainage seat is further provided with a first water drainage opening, a second water drainage opening and a partition portion; the first water drainage opening is located on one side of the converging groove and is in communication with the converging groove; the second water drainage opening is located on the other side of the converging groove; the partition portion is located between the second water drainage opening and the converging groove; the water exceeding the partition portion flows to the second water drainage opening by crossing the partition portion; the condensate water flows along the outer side wall of the evaporator to the first flow channel and converges in the converging groove; the condensate water in the converging groove is preferentially discharged through the first water drainage opening; the condensate water is divided into the second water drainage opening when exceeding the partition portion; multiple water drainage paths are realized; the division of the water in the converging groove by the first water drainage opening and the second water drainage opening is ensured; the condensate water can only be discharged along the first water drainage opening; and the discharge effect of the condensate water is ensured.

[0022] It should be understood that the general description above and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and cannot limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] The drawings incorporated into the specification and forming part of the specification, show embodiments consistent with the present application, and together with the specification, serve to explain the principles of the present application. It is obvious that the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor. In the drawings:

[0024] Figure 1 a schematic view of a water drainage structure according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0025] Figure 2 an exploded view of a water drainage structure according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0026] Figure 3 a schematic view of a water drainage seat of a water drainage structure according to an embodiment of the present application is shown;

[0027] Figure 4 a schematic view of a water drainage seat of a water drainage structure according to an embodiment of the present application is shown; Figure 3 a partial enlarged view of A in FIG. 8 is shown;

[0028] Figure 5 another state schematic view of a water drainage seat of a water drainage structure according to an embodiment of the present application is shown.

[0029] REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0030] 100, water drainage structure;

[0031] 10, drain seat; 11, mounting portion; 12, first flow channel; 121, sub-flow channel; 122, communication groove; 13, converging groove; 14, first drain port; 15, second drain port; 16, partition portion; 161, water passing groove; 1611, first inclined portion; 1612, second inclined portion; 1613, circular arc portion;

[0032] 20, evaporator;

[0033] 30, water blocking cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] Example implementations will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. Example implementations may, however, be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples set forth herein; rather, these implementations are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of example implementations to those skilled in the art.

[0035] Moreover, the described features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In the following description, numerous specific details are provided to give a thorough understanding of embodiments of the application. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that the

[0036] The block diagrams in the drawings show only the functionality of the examples and do not imply any particular physical or architectural arrangement of the examples. For example, functions shown as discrete blocks in the block diagrams, can be provided in one or more modules, components, or integrated circuits. Similarly, the functions shown as single functions can be implemented by one or more sub-functions, and functions shown as single functions can be implemented across several devices or circuits. Alternately, the functions shown as discrete blocks can be provided in a single module or integrated circuit.

[0037] The flow diagrams depicted involve only the functional aspects of examples and do not necessarily imply a particular order of execution or a particular arrangement of the described examples. For example, some operations can be performed in parallel or in a different order than shown, or can be omitted or combined with other operations. Also, some operations can be performed by different entities than shown, or can be performed by a single entity.

[0038] Reference will now be made to the drawings to describe the detailed construction and working process of the present application. The present application will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figures 1-5 The present application provides a drain structure 100 applied to a dehumidifier. The drain structure 100 is used for discharging the condensate formed by the evaporator 20 and the outside air during the working process. The drain structure 100 can also be applied to an air conditioner.

[0039] Reference will now be made to the drawings to describe the detailed construction and working process of the present application. The present application will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figures 1-5In the embodiment of the present application, the drainage structure 100 comprises a drainage seat 10 and an evaporator 20. The drainage seat 10 is provided with a mounting portion 11, a first flow channel 12 and a converging groove 13. The evaporator 20 is mounted on the mounting portion 11 and forms condensate water with external air during operation. The condensate water flows along the outer side wall of the evaporator 20 to the first flow channel 12 and converges in the converging groove 13. At this time, the drainage seat 10 is further provided with a first drainage port 14, a second drainage port 15 and a partition portion 16. The first drainage port 14 is located on one side of the converging groove 13 and communicates with the converging groove 13. The second drainage port 15 is located on the other side of the converging groove 13. The partition portion 16 is located between the second drainage port 15 and the converging groove 13. The water exceeding the partition portion 16 flows to the second drainage port 15. The condensate water flows along the outer side wall of the evaporator 20 to the first flow channel 12 and converges in the converging groove 13. The condensate water in the converging groove 13 is preferentially discharged through the first drainage port 14. The condensate water is branched to the second drainage port 15 when exceeding the partition portion 16. Multiple drainage paths are realized. The branching of the water in the converging groove 13 by the first drainage port 14 and the second drainage port 15 is ensured. The condensate water can only be discharged along the first drainage port 14. The discharge effect of the condensate water is ensured.

[0040] Please refer to the accompanying drawings Figures 1-5 In the embodiment of the present application, the drainage seat 10 is provided with a mounting portion 11, a first flow channel 12 and a converging groove 13. The evaporator 20 is mounted on the mounting portion 11 and clamps the drainage seat 10 through the mounting portion 11. The connection stability of the evaporator 20 and the drainage seat 10 is ensured. The evaporator 20 forms condensate water with external air during operation. The condensate water flows along the outer side wall of the evaporator 20 to the first flow channel 12 and converges in the converging groove 13. The condensate water is transferred to the converging groove 13 through the first flow channel 12.

[0041] Please refer to the accompanying drawings Figures 1-5 At this time, the drainage seat 10 is further provided with a first drainage port 14, a second drainage port 15 and a partition portion 16. The first drainage port 14 is located on one side of the converging groove 13 and communicates with the converging groove 13. The second drainage port 15 is located on the other side of the converging groove 13. The partition portion 16 is located between the second drainage port 15 and the converging groove 13. The water exceeding the partition portion 16 flows to the second drainage port 15. The condensate water in the converging groove 13 is preferentially discharged through the first drainage port 14. The condensate water is branched to the second drainage port 15 when exceeding the partition portion 16. Multiple drainage paths are realized. The branching of the water in the converging groove 13 by the first drainage port 14 and the second drainage port 15 is ensured. The condensate water can only be discharged along the first drainage port 14. The discharge effect of the condensate water is ensured.

[0042] Please refer to the accompanying drawings Figures 1-5, the drainage structure 100 further comprises a water blocking cover 30, the baffle part 16 and the first drainage port 14 are respectively located at opposite positions in the converging groove 13; the first drainage port 14 is communicated with the converging groove 13 and the external environment, so that the condensed water in the converging groove 13 is drained to the external environment through the first drainage port 14, and the first drainage port 14 can be blocked by the water blocking cover 30, so that the condensed water is blocked by the water blocking cover 30 to drain to the external environment through the first drainage port 14.

[0043] Please refer to the accompanying drawings Figures 1-5 , the water blocking cover 30 is detachably connected to the first drainage port 14, so that the water blocking cover 30 can be connected or separated from the first drainage port 14, when the water blocking cover 30 is separated from the first drainage port 14, the condensed water in the converging groove 13 is drained to the external environment through the first drainage port 14, realizing the discharge of the condensed water, when the water blocking cover 30 is connected to the first drainage port 14, the water blocking cover 30 blocks the condensed water from draining to the external environment through the first drainage port 14, so as to control the discharge of the condensed water.

[0044] Please refer to the accompanying drawings Figures 3-4 , the baffle part 16 is provided with a water passing groove 161, the water passing groove 161 is recessed downward from the upper side wall of the baffle part 16 and is communicated with the converging groove 13 and the second drainage port 15; so that the condensed water in the converging groove 13 flows to the second drainage port 15 through the water passing groove 161, the second drainage port 15 is used to connect the water tank, so that the condensed water in the second drainage port 15 flows to the water tank, thereby the water tank stores the condensed water, and part of the condensed water is temporarily accumulated through the water tank, effectively preventing overflow or water leakage caused by overfilling of the converging groove 13.

[0045] Please refer to the accompanying drawings Figure 4 , the water passing groove 161 is located in the middle part of the baffle part 16 and has a symmetrical structure, which ensures the uniformity of the flow of the condensed water, so that the condensed water in the converging groove 13 flows uniformly to the second drainage port 15.

[0046] Please refer to the accompanying drawings Figure 4 , the water passing groove 161 has a first inclined part 1611, a second inclined part 1612 and a circular arc part 1613; the first inclined part 1611 and the second inclined part 1612 are arranged on both sides of the circular arc part 1613 and connected to the same circular arc part 1613; the first inclined part 1611 and the second inclined part 1612 are symmetrically arranged along the central axis of the circular arc part 1613, so that the condensed water converges to the circular arc part 1613 under the action of the first inclined part 1611 and the second inclined part 1612, thereby reducing the flow opening of the condensed water and improving the flow stability of the condensed water.

[0047] Please refer to the accompanying drawings Figure 4The arc part 1613 is located at the end of the first inclined part 1611 and the second inclined part 1612, and the first inclined part 1611 and the second inclined part 1612 both extend downward to the arc part 1613, so that the width of the water flow groove 161 gradually decreases from top to bottom, and the smaller the width of the water flow groove 161 is, the faster the flow speed of the condensed water is, thereby improving the flow efficiency of the condensed water.

[0048] Please refer to the accompanying drawings Figures 1-5 The first flow channel 12 is located at the front side of the mounting part 11, and the first flow channel 12 is provided with a plurality of sub-flow channels 121, and the plurality of sub-flow channels 121 are arranged side by side and converge in the same converging groove 13. The condensed water of the evaporator 20 flows along the outer side wall of the evaporator 20 to the plurality of sub-flow channels 121, and the flow range of the condensed water is increased by arranging the plurality of sub-flow channels 121, so that the condensed water of the plurality of sub-flow channels 121 flows to the converging groove 13, thereby realizing the transfer of the condensed water of the evaporator 20 to the converging groove 13.

[0049] Please refer to the accompanying drawings Figures 1-5 The plurality of sub-flow channels 121 are provided with communication grooves 122 and are communicated with each other through the communication grooves 122, so that the condensed water of one sub-flow channel 121 flows to another sub-flow channel 121 through the communication grooves 122, thereby facilitating the uniform distribution of the condensed water to the plurality of sub-flow channels 121.

[0050] In another embodiment, a dehumidifier includes a drainage structure 100, which is part of the dehumidifier. The dehumidifier absorbs moisture in the air through a refrigerant, reduces indoor humidity, prevents furniture, clothes and other items from being damp and mildewed, and prolongs the service life.

[0051] In the technical scheme provided in some embodiments of the present application, the drainage seat 10 is provided with a mounting part 11, a first flow channel 12 and a converging groove 13. The evaporator 20 is installed on the mounting part 11 and will form condensed water with the outside air during operation. The condensed water flows along the outer side wall of the evaporator 20 to the first flow channel 12 and converges in the converging groove 13. At this time, the drainage seat 10 is also provided with a first drainage port 14, a second drainage port 15 and a partition part 16. The first drainage port 14 is located at one side of the converging groove 13 and communicates with the converging groove 13. The second drainage port 15 is located at the other side of the converging groove 13. The partition part 16 is located between the second drainage port 15 and the converging groove 13. The water beyond the partition part 16 flows to the second drainage port 15 by passing the partition part 16. The condensed water flows along the outer side wall of the evaporator 20 to the first flow channel 12 and converges in the converging groove 13. The condensed water in the converging groove 13 is preferentially discharged through the first drainage port 14. The condensed water is divided into the second drainage port 15 when it exceeds the partition part 16, thereby realizing multiple drainage paths and ensuring the division of the water in the converging groove 13 by the first drainage port 14 and the second drainage port 15. The condensed water can only be discharged along the first drainage port 14, thereby ensuring the discharge effect of the condensed water.

[0052] In the above-described embodiments, the description of each embodiment focuses on different aspects, and the parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment can be referred to the relevant description of other embodiments.

[0053] In the description of the present application, the terms "second", "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined with "second", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0054] The principles and implementation modes of the present application are described herein by applying specific examples, and the above description of the examples is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method of the present application and its core idea; at the same time, for those skilled in the art, according to the idea of the present application, the specific implementation mode and application range will have changes, and on the basis of the above, the content of the specification should not be understood as limiting the present application.

Claims

1. A drainage structure, characterized by, The drainage structure comprises a drainage seat, an evaporator, a first drainage port, a second drainage port, and a partition portion. The drainage seat is provided with a mounting portion, a first flow channel, and a converging groove. The evaporator is installed on the mounting portion and forms condensate with ambient air during operation. The condensate flows along the outer sidewall of the evaporator to the first flow channel and converges in the converging groove.

2. The drainage structure of claim 1, wherein, The first drainage port is located on one side of the converging groove and communicates with the converging groove. The second drainage port is located on the other side of the converging groove.

3. The drainage structure of claim 2, wherein, The partition portion is located between the second drainage port and the converging groove.

4. The drainage structure of claim 2, wherein, Water exceeding the partition portion flows to the second drainage port.

5. The drainage structure of claim 4, wherein, The drainage structure further comprises a water blocking cover.

6. The drainage structure of claim 5, wherein, The partition portion and the first drainage port are located at opposite positions in the converging groove. The first drainage port communicates with the converging groove and the external environment and can be blocked by the water blocking cover.

7. The drainage structure of claim 6, wherein, The water blocking cover is detachably connected to the first drainage port.

8. The drainage structure of claim 1, wherein, The partition portion is provided with a water passing groove.

9. The drainage structure of claim 8, wherein, The water passing groove is recessed downward from the upper sidewall of the partition portion and communicates with the converging groove and the second drainage port.

10. A dehumidifier, characterized by The second drainage port is used to connect a water tank. The water passing groove is located in the middle of the partition portion and has a symmetrical structure. The water passing groove has a first inclined portion, a second inclined portion, and a circular arc portion. The first inclined portion and the second inclined portion are arranged on both sides of the circular arc portion and connected to the same circular arc portion. The first inclined portion and the second inclined portion are symmetrically arranged along the central axis of the circular arc portion. The circular arc portion is located at the end of the first inclined portion and the second inclined portion. The first inclined portion and the second inclined portion extend downward to the circular arc portion. The first flow channel is located on one side of the mounting portion. The first flow channel is provided with a plurality of sub-flow channels. The plurality of sub-flow channels are arranged side by side and converge in the same converging groove. The plurality of sub-flow channels are connected to each other through a communication groove. The drainage structure comprises a drainage structure as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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