Water pan of dehumidifier
By setting a drain outlet in the middle of the dehumidifier's water tray and optimizing the water flow path, the problems of bacteria growth and noise in condensate water are solved, achieving rapid drainage and reduced noise, thus improving the user experience.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423239527.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-26
AI Technical Summary
The existing dehumidifier's drip tray design causes condensate to stay on the drip tray for a long time, which easily breeds bacteria and scale, produces odors, and can also cause water flow turbulence and increased noise.
The drain outlet is located in the middle of the dehumidifier's water tray, and a water collection trough and flow guiding components are designed, including a first water collection trough, a second water collection trough and a confluence trough, an inclined surface and flow guiding ribs, combined with connecting components and an overflow outlet, to optimize the water flow path to improve drainage efficiency and reduce noise.
It achieves rapid drainage, preventing condensate from staying on the drip tray for too long, reducing bacterial growth and odor, reducing noise, and improving the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dehumidifier technology, and in particular to a dehumidifier water receiving tray. Background Technology
[0002] The working principle of a dehumidifier is that when air containing water vapor passes through the evaporator, the water molecules in the air liquefy upon cooling and condense into small water droplets on the fins. As the number of water droplets gradually increases, the small water droplets slowly merge into larger water droplets and flow down the fins into the water collection tray. The water droplets then collect in the water collection tray and are discharged from the drain outlet.
[0003] Most dehumidifiers on the market have their drain outlets located at the edge of the drip tray. This longer water path undoubtedly increases the time condensate stays on the tray, making it easier for bacteria and scale to grow, producing odors and reducing user experience. Furthermore, condensate from the evaporator doesn't just come from one place; therefore, a poorly designed drip tray can easily lead to multiple, disordered water paths and increased noise. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art, and to provide a dehumidifier water tray that can avoid water flow disturbance, reduce noise, and achieve rapid drainage.
[0005] This utility model provides a dehumidifier water receiving tray, including a tray body, a drain outlet, an evaporator, and a drain trough. The drain outlet is located in the middle of the tray body; the evaporator is located above the tray body; the drain trough is formed on the tray body, the drain outlet is connected to the drain trough, and the horizontal projection of the drain trough and the evaporator at least partially overlaps.
[0006] A dehumidifier drip tray according to an embodiment of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: the drain outlet is located in the middle of the tray body, and the distance from each position of the tray body to the drain outlet is relatively short, which can further increase the drainage efficiency, avoid the risk of condensate water staying on the drip tray for a long time and breeding bacteria and scale, avoid the generation of odors, and improve the user experience.
[0007] According to the present invention, a dehumidifier water receiving tray includes a first water collecting tank, a second water collecting tank, and a confluence tank. The first water collecting tank and the second water collecting tank are disposed on both sides of the confluence tank. The end of the first water collecting tank and the second water collecting tank closer to the confluence tank is lower than the end of the first water collecting tank and the second water collecting tank farther from the confluence tank. The axes of the first water collecting tank and the second water collecting tank are collinear.
[0008] According to the present invention, a dehumidifier water collection tray is provided, wherein the first water collection trough and the second water collection trough are inclined toward the confluence trough.
[0009] According to the present invention, a dehumidifier water receiving tray is provided on the tray body with a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface. The first inclined surface is provided on the tray body and located on one side of the drain trough, and the second inclined surface is provided on the tray body and located on the other side of the drain trough. The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are inclined towards the drain trough.
[0010] According to the present invention, in a dehumidifier water receiving tray, the lowest point of the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface is higher than the highest point of the drain trough.
[0011] According to the present invention, a dehumidifier water receiving tray further includes a flow guiding component, which is disposed on the tray body and is used to guide water falling from the evaporator into the drain trough. The flow guiding component includes a plurality of flow guiding ribs, which are disposed on the tray body and distributed along the projection area of the evaporator pipe on the tray body. There is a gap between adjacent flow guiding ribs, and the gaps between adjacent flow guiding ribs are staggered.
[0012] According to the present invention, a dehumidifier water receiving tray includes a flow guiding component that further includes a sealing rib, which is disposed on the tray body and located on the side of the flow guiding rib close to the drain groove.
[0013] According to the present invention, a dehumidifier water receiving tray further includes a connecting component. The connecting component includes a fixing part and a positioning part. The fixing part is disposed at both ends of the flow guiding component, and the positioning part is disposed in the middle of the flow guiding component. The evaporator is fixed on the tray body by the connecting component.
[0014] According to the present invention, a dehumidifier water receiving tray is provided on the tray body. The length direction of the protrusion is perpendicular to the length direction of the drain trough. The protrusion divides the flow guiding component into two equal parts. A guide groove is provided on the protrusion and the guide groove is connected to the drain trough. A positioning part is provided on the protrusion and is used to support the middle part of the evaporator pipe.
[0015] According to the present invention, a dehumidifier water receiving tray is provided on the tray body, and the overflow port is connected to the water tank below the tray body.
[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description
[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a preferred embodiment of the present utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a top view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point C;
[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point D;
[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A sectional view of section EE;
[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 2 Sectional view of section AA;
[0024] Figure 7 for Figure 2 Sectional view of section BB;
[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the tray installed in the water tank. Detailed Implementation
[0026] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0028] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.
[0029] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.
[0030] Reference Figures 1 to 8 A dehumidifier drip tray includes a tray body 10, a drain outlet 20, an evaporator, and a drain trough 30.
[0031] A drain outlet 20 is located in the middle of the plate body 10. The evaporator is located above the plate body 10. A drain groove 30 is formed on the plate body 10. The drain outlet 20 is connected to the drain groove 30. The drain groove 30 and the horizontal projection of the evaporator at least partially coincide.
[0032] Understandably, the drain outlet 20 is located in the middle of the tray 10, and the distance from each position of the tray 10 to the drain outlet 20 is relatively short, which can further increase drainage efficiency, avoid the risk of condensate staying on the drip tray for a long time and breeding bacteria and scale, avoid odor, and improve user experience.
[0033] It is worth noting that in the embodiments of this utility model, the evaporator pipe is an arc-shaped pipe that fits the curve of the flow guiding component 50.
[0034] It is worth noting that, referring to Figure 8 In an embodiment of this utility model, the plate 10 is installed on the water tank, and the top of the plate 10 is connected to the water tank through the drain outlet 20.
[0035] Reference Figures 1 to 7 The drainage trough 30 includes a first water collection trough 31, a second water collection trough 32, and a confluence trough 33. The first water collection trough 31 and the second water collection trough 32 are located on both sides of the confluence trough 33. The ends of the first water collection trough 31 and the second water collection trough 32 closer to the confluence trough 33 are lower than the ends of the first water collection trough 31 and the second water collection trough 32 farther from the confluence trough 33. The axes of the first water collection trough 31 and the second water collection trough 32 are collinear.
[0036] Understandably, the first water collection tank 31 and the second water collection tank 32 can significantly shorten the movement path of condensate on the plate 10, allowing it to enter the first water collection tank 31 or the second water collection tank 32 through the shortest path, and finally flow into the confluence tank 33 and enter the water tank through the drain outlet 20.
[0037] Reference Figures 1 to 2 , Figures 5 to 7 The first water collection tank 31 and the second water collection tank 32 are inclined toward the confluence channel.
[0038] It is worth noting that, referring to Figure 6In the embodiments of this utility model, neither the first water collection tank 31 nor the second water collection tank 32 is horizontally arranged, and the first water collection tank 31 and the second water collection tank 32 have an angle greater than 1 degree with the horizontal plane.
[0039] It is worth noting that, in the embodiments of this utility model, the end of the first water collection tank 31 and the second water collection tank 32 closest to the confluence channel 33 is lower than the end furthest from the confluence channel 33, which allows the first water collection tank 31 and the second water collection tank 32 to quickly enter the confluence channel 33. This also avoids the situation where water cannot enter the confluence channel 33 due to uneven placement of the dehumidifier.
[0040] Reference Figures 1 to 7 The disc body 10 is provided with a first inclined surface 11 and a second inclined surface 12. The first inclined surface 11 is provided on the disc body 10 and located on one side of the drainage groove 30. The second inclined surface 12 is provided on the disc body 10 and located on the other side of the drainage groove 30. The first inclined surface 11 and the second inclined surface 12 are inclined toward the drainage groove 30.
[0041] It is worth noting that in the embodiments of this utility model, the lowest point of the first inclined surface 11 and the second inclined surface 12 is higher than the highest point of the drainage trough 30.
[0042] It should be noted that, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 5 The first inclined surface 11 and the second inclined surface 12 are V-shaped, which further allows the condensate on the plate 10 to flow into the drain trough 30.
[0043] In embodiments of this utility model, the angles between the first inclined surface 11 and the second inclined surface 12 and the horizontal plane are both greater than 1 degree.
[0044] It should be noted that in some embodiments of this utility model, the angle between the first inclined surface 11 and the second inclined surface 12 and the horizontal plane is 3 degrees.
[0045] Reference Figure 7 The dehumidifier drip tray of this utility model also includes a flow guiding component 50. The flow guiding component 50 is disposed on the tray body 10. The flow guiding component 50 is used to guide water falling from the evaporator into the drain trough 30. The flow guiding component 50 includes a plurality of flow guiding ribs 51. The plurality of flow guiding ribs 51 are disposed on the tray body 10. The plurality of flow guiding ribs 51 are distributed along the projection area of the evaporator pipe on the tray body 10. A gap is provided between adjacent flow guiding ribs 51. The gaps between the plurality of adjacent flow guiding ribs 51 are staggered.
[0046] Understandably, the guide rib 51 can guide the condensate into the water collection tank, avoiding turbulent water flow that could generate significant noise.
[0047] Reference Figure 1The flow guiding assembly 50 also includes a sealing rib 52. The sealing rib 52 is disposed on the disc body 10 and located on the side of the flow guiding rib 51 near the drainage groove 30.
[0048] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 The dehumidifier water receiving tray of this utility model also includes a connecting component 40. The connecting component includes a fixing part 41 and a positioning part 42. The fixing part 41 is disposed at both ends of the flow guiding component 50, and the positioning part 42 is disposed in the middle of the flow guiding component 50. The evaporator is fixed to the tray body 10 through the connecting component 40.
[0049] In this embodiment of the invention, a boss 13 is provided on the disc body 10. The length direction of the boss 13 is perpendicular to the length direction of the drain trough 30. The boss 13 divides the flow guiding assembly 50 into two equal parts. A guide groove 14 is provided on the boss 13. The guide groove 14 communicates with the drain trough 30. A positioning part 42 is provided on the boss 13. The positioning part 42 is used to support the middle part of the evaporator pipe.
[0050] Understandably, the evaporator pipes are quickly positioned and the evaporator and plate 10 are secured by the connecting component 40.
[0051] Understandably, the connecting component 40 can accurately and quickly connect the evaporator pipes and the tray 10, and then the flow guiding component 50 can guide the water flow to avoid turbulent water flow in the water tray and generate noise, while increasing drainage efficiency.
[0052] Reference Figures 1 to 7 The fixing part 41 is provided with an arc-shaped groove 411. The positioning part 42 is provided with a guide angle 421. The two ends of the evaporator pipe are accommodated in the arc-shaped groove 411, and the guide angle 421 is used for quick positioning of the middle part of the evaporator pipe.
[0053] Reference Figures 1 to 7 The plate body 10 is also provided with several overflow ports 15. The overflow ports 15 are connected to the water tank below the plate body 10.
[0054] It is worth noting that even if the drain outlet 20 is blocked, water can still flow into the water tank through the overflow outlet 15, so the drain outlet 20 will not be blocked and the condenser will not be unable to work.
[0055] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A dehumidifier drip tray, characterized in that, include: Disk body (10); Drainage outlet (20), the drainage outlet (20) is located in the middle of the disc body (10); An evaporator is disposed above the plate (10); A drain trough (30) is formed on the plate body (10), and a drain outlet (20) is connected to the drain trough (30). The drain trough (30) at least partially overlaps with the horizontal projection of the evaporator.
2. The dehumidifier drip tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drainage trough (30) includes a first water collection trough (31), a second water collection trough (32), and a confluence trough (33). The first water collection trough (31) and the second water collection trough (32) are arranged on both sides of the confluence trough (33). The end of the first water collection trough (31) and the second water collection trough (32) closer to the confluence trough (33) is lower than the end of the first water collection trough (31) and the second water collection trough (32) farther away from the confluence trough (33). The axes of the first water collection trough (31) and the second water collection trough (32) are collinear.
3. A dehumidifier drip tray according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first water collection tank (31) and the second water collection tank (32) are inclined toward the confluence channel.
4. A dehumidifier drip tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The disc body (10) is provided with a first inclined surface (11) and a second inclined surface (12). The first inclined surface (11) is disposed on the disc body (10) and located on one side of the drainage groove (30). The second inclined surface (12) is disposed on the disc body (10) and located on the other side of the drainage groove (30). The first inclined surface (11) and the second inclined surface (12) are inclined toward the drainage groove (30).
5. A dehumidifier drip tray according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lowest point of the first inclined surface (11) and the second inclined surface (12) is higher than the highest point of the drainage trough (30).
6. A dehumidifier drip tray according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a flow guiding component (50), which is disposed on the plate (10) and is used to guide the water falling from the evaporator into the drain trough (30); The flow guiding assembly (50) includes a plurality of flow guiding ribs (51), which are disposed on the disc body (10). The plurality of flow guiding ribs (51) are distributed along the projection area of the evaporator pipe on the disc body (10). There is a gap between adjacent flow guiding ribs (51), and the gaps between adjacent flow guiding ribs (51) are staggered.
7. A dehumidifier drip tray according to claim 6, characterized in that, The flow guiding assembly (50) also includes a sealing rib (52), which is disposed on the disc body (10) and located on the side of the flow guiding rib (51) near the drainage groove (30).
8. A dehumidifier drip tray according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a connecting component (40), which includes a fixing part (41) and a positioning part (42). The fixing part (41) is disposed at both ends of the flow guiding component (50), and the positioning part (42) is disposed in the middle of the flow guiding component (50). The evaporator is fixed to the disc body (10) by the connecting component (40).
9. A dehumidifier drip tray according to claim 8, characterized in that, The plate (10) is provided with a boss (13), the length direction of the boss (13) is perpendicular to the length direction of the drain groove (30), the boss (13) divides the flow guiding assembly (50) into two equal parts, the boss (13) is provided with a guide groove (14), the guide groove (14) is connected to the drain groove (30), the positioning part (42) is provided on the boss (13), and the positioning part (42) is used to support the middle part of the evaporator pipe.
10. A dehumidifier drip tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plate (10) is also provided with several overflow ports (15), which are connected to the water tank below the plate (10).