Dehumidifier

Abstract

The utility model provides a dehumidifier. The dehumidifier comprises a machine shell, a heat exchanger set and a supporting frame. An air inlet and an air outlet are formed in the surface of the machine shell, and a dehumidification space communicating with the air inlet and the air outlet is defined in the machine shell. The heat exchanger set is arranged in the dehumidification space, so that air enters the machine shell from the air inlet, penetrates through the heat exchanger set and is blown out from the air outlet. The supporting frame is arranged below the heat exchanger set and used for supporting the heat exchanger set. The supporting frame comprises a water receiving disc and a partition plate. The water pan is located below the heat exchanger set, and a water receiving groove used for collecting condensate water from the heat exchanger set is formed in the surface of the water pan. The partition plate extends downwards from the rear side of the water pan so as to partition the lower portion of the dehumidification space front and back. The water pan and the partition plate are designed into a whole and jointly form the supporting frame, so that the fixing effect of the water pan is better.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of home appliances, in particular to a dehumidifier. BACKGROUND

[0002] Air humidity has obvious influence on the comfort of living environment, in the southern region and some coastal cities, residents often need special dehumidification equipment to adjust indoor air humidity. Household dehumidifier compared with the air conditioner with dehumidification function, in dehumidification efficiency, energy consumption, noise etc. It has obvious advantages, can control humidity more accurately and has smaller influence on environment temperature, so the family with dehumidification demand usually purchases special household dehumidifier.

[0003] However, in the traditional dehumidifier, the water pan and other parts are generally designed as a split type, the water pan needs to be installed and fixed on other parts, which leads to the complexity of the assembly procedure of the dehumidifier, and the water pan is easy to loosen, and the problem of condensate water leakage may occur. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0004] An aspect of the utility model is to solve the fixing problem of the water pan in the dehumidifier.

[0005] According to an aspect of the utility model, the utility model provides a dehumidifier, which comprises: a shell, a heat exchanger group and a support frame.

[0006] The surface of the shell is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet, and an air dehumidification space communicating with the air inlet and the air outlet is defined inside.

[0007] The heat exchanger group is arranged in the air dehumidification space, so that the air entering the shell from the air inlet passes through the heat exchanger group and is blown out from the air outlet.

[0008] The support frame is arranged below the heat exchanger group and is used for supporting the heat exchanger group.

[0009] The support frame comprises a water pan and a partition plate.

[0010] The water pan is located below the heat exchanger group and has a water collecting groove on the surface for collecting condensate water from the heat exchanger group.

[0011] The partition plate extends downward from the rear side of the water pan to divide the lower part of the air dehumidification space into front and rear parts.

[0012] Optionally, the front surface of the shell has an opening in the lower part.

[0013] And the shell and the support frame jointly define a water tank accommodating cavity located in the front side of the lower part of the air dehumidification space.

[0014] The dehumidifier further comprises a water tank.

[0015] The water tank is detachably arranged in the water tank accommodating cavity.

[0016] Optionally, the bottom surface of the water receiving groove is formed with a water outlet for draining the condensed water in the water receiving groove to the water tank.

[0017] Optionally, the water tank comprises a tank body and a tank cover.

[0018] The tank body defines a water storage space opening upward.

[0019] The tank cover is arranged at the upper portion of the tank body for closing the opening of the tank body.

[0020] The tank cover comprises a cover body and a water guide groove located directly below the water outlet and recessed downward relative to the cover body; one side of the water guide groove is formed with a water guide hole communicating with the water storage space.

[0021] Optionally, the bottom surface of the water receiving groove is formed with a plurality of upward protruding ribs for supporting the heat exchanger group and spacing the heat exchanger group from the bottom surface of the water receiving groove.

[0022] Optionally, the support frame further comprises two support plates.

[0023] The two support plates respectively extend downward from the lateral sides of the water receiving disc.

[0024] Optionally, the dehumidifier further comprises a compressor.

[0025] The compressor is arranged at the rear side of the partition plate.

[0026] The middle portion of the partition plate is bent forward to avoid the compressor.

[0027] Optionally, the casing comprises a top wall with an air outlet, a plurality of first side walls with air inlets, a second side wall without air inlets, and a bottom plate; the second side wall is located at the rear side of the casing.

[0028] The heat exchanger group is arranged along the inner sides of the plurality of first side walls, and the side surface of the heat exchanger group is close to the air inlets on the plurality of first side walls.

[0029] Optionally, the shape of the water receiving groove corresponds to that of the heat exchanger group.

[0030] The middle portion of the water receiving disc is further formed with a ventilation opening; the water receiving disc is upwardly protruded at the edge of the ventilation opening to separate the water receiving groove and the ventilation opening.

[0031] Optionally, the top wall and the plurality of first side walls are integrally formed, and the second side wall and the bottom plate are respectively detachably arranged relative to the top wall and the plurality of first side walls.

[0032] The support frame is detachably arranged relative to the bottom plate.

[0033] The dehumidifier comprises a casing, a heat exchanger group, and a support frame. The casing is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet, and defines a dehumidification space inside the casing, which is in communication with the air inlet and the air outlet. The heat exchanger group is arranged in the dehumidification space, so that air entering the casing from the air inlet passes through the heat exchanger group and is blown out from the air outlet. The support frame is arranged below the heat exchanger group and is used for supporting the heat exchanger group. The support frame comprises a water collecting tray and a partition plate. The water collecting tray is arranged below the heat exchanger group and is provided with a water collecting groove on the surface thereof for collecting condensed water from the heat exchanger group. The partition plate extends downward from the rear side of the water collecting tray to divide the lower part of the dehumidification space into front and rear parts. The water collecting tray and the partition plate are designed as a whole and jointly form the support frame, so that the fixing effect of the water collecting tray is better.

[0034] The above and other objects, advantages and features of the present application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of some embodiments thereof, when considered with the attached drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0035] Some specific embodiments of the present application will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings, which are by way of illustration and not by way of limitation. Like reference numerals designate like elements or parts throughout the drawings. It should be noted that the drawings are not necessarily to scale. In the drawings:

[0036] Figure 1 is a schematic view of a dehumidifier according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a schematic exploded view of the dehumidifier shown in FIG. 1;

[0038] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a schematic view of a support frame of the dehumidifier shown in FIG. 1;

[0039] Figure 4 is Figure 1 a partial sectional view of the dehumidifier shown in FIG. 1;

[0040] Figure 5 is Figure 1 a schematic view of a water tank of the dehumidifier shown in FIG. 1;

[0041] Figure 6 is Figure 5 a partial enlarged view of part A of the water tank shown in FIG. 1;

[0042] Figure 7 is Figure 5 a partial enlarged view of part B of the water tank shown in FIG. 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] In the description of the present embodiment, it needs to be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element indicated must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model.

[0044] The terms "first", "second", and the like are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined with "first", "second", and the like can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features, that is, one or more of the features.

[0045] In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two, such as two, three, and the like, unless otherwise specifically limited. When a certain feature "includes or contains" a certain or certain features it encompasses, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and can further include other features.

[0046] Unless otherwise specifically defined and limited, the terms "mount", "connect", "connect", "fix", "couple" and the like should be broadly understood, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrated; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship of two elements, unless otherwise specifically limited. Those skilled in the art should be able to understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] In addition, in the description of the present utility model, the first feature "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or can include indirect contact between the first and second features through another feature therebetween.

[0048] That is, in the description of the present utility model, the first feature "above", "above" and "above" the second feature includes the first feature directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature "below", "below" or "below" the second feature can be the first feature directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0049] In the description of the utility model, the description of reference terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiment", "example", "specific example" or "some examples" means that the specific features, devices, materials or characteristics described in combination with the embodiment or example are contained in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In the specification, the illustrative description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, devices, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0050] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in the description of the embodiments of the utility model have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present application belongs.

[0051] Figure 1 It is a schematic view of dehumidifier 10 according to one embodiment of the utility model; Figure 2 Figure 1 It is a schematic exploded view of dehumidifier 10 shown.

[0052] Referring to Figure 1 And Figure 2 As shown, the embodiment provides a kind of dehumidifier 10, dehumidifier 10 generally includes shell 20, heat exchanger group 30, compressor 60, water tank 50 and water pan 41.Therein, the surface of shell 20 is provided with air inlet and air outlet, and inside it is limited to the dehumidification space that is communicated with air inlet and air outlet.Heat exchanger group 30 is arranged in dehumidification space, so that air enters shell 20 from air inlet, passes through heat exchanger group 30 and is blown out from air outlet.Water pan 41 is located below heat exchanger group 30, and surface is formed with water collection groove 41A for condensate water from heat exchanger group 30.Shell 20 is also limited to the water tank containing cavity in the lower front side of dehumidification space, and water tank 50 is detachably arranged in water tank containing cavity.

[0053] Heat exchanger group 30 includes evaporator and condenser, and is generally arranged in multiple layers, and evaporator and condenser each are provided with at least one layer.Evaporator is arranged at the side close to air inlet, and condenser is arranged at the side relatively far from air inlet, so that air enters shell 20 from air inlet, flows through evaporator and condenser in turn, and is blown out from air outlet.

[0054] ​When the heat exchanger group 30 is in operation, the water vapor in the air condenses on the surface of the evaporator and flows into the water tank 50 due to the low temperature of the evaporator surface, thus achieving the purpose of reducing the humidity of the air. The air flowing through the evaporator is cooled in humidity and temperature. These air is then passed through the condenser, and after being heated, it is discharged from the air outlet of the casing 20, so that the outlet air temperature of the dehumidifier 10 is close to the inlet air temperature, and the temperature of the ambient air is not significantly affected during dehumidification.

[0055] The heat exchanger group 30 of the embodiment is arranged at the upper part of the dehumidification space, and the water tank 50 is arranged at the lower part of the dehumidification space. The water collecting tray 41 separates the heat exchanger group 30 and the water tank 50 vertically to form a water collecting groove 41A on the surface of the evaporator, so that the condensed water on the surface of the evaporator flows downward under the action of its own gravity onto the water collecting tray 41 and finally flows into the water tank 50.

[0056] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a schematic view of the support frame 40 of the dehumidifier 10.

[0057] The water collecting tray 41 not only forms the water collecting groove 41A and collects the condensed water from the heat exchanger group 30, but also supports and fixes the heat exchanger group 30. In order to better fix the water collecting tray 41 itself inside the casing 20, the water collecting tray 41 and the partition plate 42 are designed as one body in this embodiment, and together form the support frame 40, that is, the support frame 40 includes the water collecting tray 41 and the partition plate 42. The partition plate 42 extends downward from the rear side of the water collecting tray 41 to separate the lower part of the dehumidification space front and rear.

[0058] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the partition plate 42 of the embodiment extends downward from the rear side of the water collecting tray 41 to the bottom plate 24 of the casing 20, so as to be detachably fixed on the bottom plate 24 of the casing 20, and the rear part of the water collecting tray 41 is reliably supported. The partition plate 42 separates the lower part of the dehumidification space front and rear, wherein the front side of the dehumidification space in the area below the water collecting tray 41 serves as a water tank accommodating cavity for accommodating the water tank 50, and the rear side of the dehumidification space is usually used to arrange the compressor 60. Referring to Figure 3 , in some alternative embodiments, the transverse middle part of the partition plate 42 can be bent forward to avoid the compressor 60.

[0059] In some alternative embodiments, the lower part of the front surface of the casing 20 has an opening, and the water tank 50 is detachably arranged in the water tank accommodating cavity. The water tank 50 of the embodiment can be designed as a drawer type structure including a handle and a sliding rail, so that the water tank 50 is arranged in the water tank accommodating cavity in a pullable manner through the opening of the casing 20.

[0060] Referring to Figure 2 andFigure 3 As shown, in some alternative embodiments, the support frame 40 can further include two support plates 43. The two support plates 43 respectively extend downward from the lateral sides of the water pan 41.

[0061] That is, the support frame 40 of the present embodiment is composed of the water pan 41, the partition plate 42 extending downward from the rear side of the water pan 41, and the two support plates 43 extending downward from the lateral sides of the water pan 41. The lateral ends of the partition plate 42 respectively meet the two support plates 43, and are integrally formed with the water pan 41 to constitute the support frame 40 of the dehumidifier 10. The support frame 40 of the present embodiment itself defines the water tank accommodating cavity opening forward together with the bottom plate 24 of the cabinet 20.

[0062] The lower ends of the partition plate 42 and the two support plates 43 of the support frame 40 are detachably fixed on the bottom plate 24 of the cabinet 20. The lower ends of the partition plate 42 and the two support plates 43 can form a clamping jaw fixing structure and be clamped and fixed with the bottom plate 24 of the cabinet 20, or can be fixed with the bottom plate 24 of the cabinet 20 by screw fastening or other means. The support plates 43 support the lateral sides and the rear of the water pan 41 respectively, further improving the fixing effect of the water pan 41 in the cabinet 20.

[0063] Figure 4 is Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional view of the dehumidifier 10 is shown.

[0064] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some alternative embodiments, the bottom surface of the water pan 41A is formed with a plurality of upwardly protruding ribs 411 to support the heat exchanger group 30 and space the heat exchanger group 30 from the bottom surface of the water pan 41A.

[0065] The setting position and extension direction of the ribs 411 in the present embodiment generally correspond to the shape of the heat exchanger group 30, so that the stress on the bottom surface of the heat exchanger group 30 is relatively uniform, reducing the pressure deformation of the heat exchanger group 30. By supporting the heat exchanger group 30 and spacing the heat exchanger group 30 from the bottom surface of the water pan 41A, the condensed water dripping from the heat exchanger group 30 can be prevented from continuing to contact the heat exchanger group 30, allowing the water in the water pan 41A to be discharged more smoothly.

[0066] Reference Figure 4 As shown, in some alternative embodiments, the bottom surface of the water pan 41A is formed with a water outlet 41C to discharge the condensed water in the water pan 41A to the water tank 50.

[0067] The number of the drain ports 41C can be one or more. When the drain ports 41C are multiple, the drain ports 41C can be arranged at one position in the water collecting groove 41A or can be arranged at multiple positions in the water collecting groove 41A. In some optional embodiments, the side wall of the drain port 41C can be upwardly protruding and higher than the bottom surface of the water collecting groove 41A, and a notch can be formed on the side wall of the drain port 41C to guide the condensed water to flow into the drain port 41C at the notch, so that the flow direction of the condensed water flowing out of the water collecting tray 41 to the water tank 50 is more controllable.

[0068] In order to increase the air inlet area of the dehumidifier 10 and improve the dehumidification efficiency of the dehumidifier 10, with reference to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some optional embodiments, the cabinet 20 includes a top wall 21 provided with an air outlet, a plurality of first side walls 22 provided with air inlets, a second side wall 23 not provided with an air inlet, and a bottom plate 24. The second side wall 23 is located at the rear side of the cabinet 20. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the embodiment shown in

[0069] The design that the top wall 21 is provided with the air outlet makes the interference between the air inlet and the air outlet of the dehumidifier 10 smaller, thereby improving the overall flow efficiency of the ambient air. In addition, in some other embodiments, the cabinet 20 can also be designed as a triangular prism, a hexagonal prism or other shapes, and has a different number of first side walls 22 and a second side wall 23, which are not limited herein.

[0070] Corresponding to the plurality of first side walls 22 provided with the air inlets, the heat exchanger group 30 of the present embodiment is arranged along the inner side of the plurality of first side walls 22, and the side surface of the heat exchanger group 30 is close to the air inlets on the plurality of first side walls 22.

[0071] With reference to Figure 2 Since the cabinet 20 of the present embodiment is in the shape of a rectangular prism, the heat exchanger group 30 is in the shape of a U, so that the side surface of the heat exchanger group 30 can be maximally close to the air inlets on the plurality of first side walls 22, thereby increasing the opposite area of the air inlets and the heat exchanger group 30 and making the air entering the cabinet 20 more fully contact the heat exchanger group 30. The side surface of the heat exchanger group 30 is close to the air inlets on the plurality of first side walls 22, and the two end portions are close to the second side wall 23, so that after the air enters the cabinet 20 from the air inlets, the air passes through the heat exchanger group 30 and is blown out from the air outlet.

[0072] It is understandable that when the casing 20 is different Figure 2 Other shapes in the embodiments, or the extending direction of the first sidewall 22 of the housing 20, may differ. Figure 2 In the embodiment, the bending shape of the heat exchanger assembly 30 may also be different. Figure 2 Example.

[0073] refer to Figure 2 As shown, in some optional embodiments, the top wall 21 and the plurality of first side walls 22 are integrally formed, and the second side wall 23 and the bottom plate 24 are respectively detachably disposed relative to the top wall 21 and the plurality of first side walls 22.

[0074] The dehumidification space is the entire internal space defined by the top wall 21, first side wall 22, second side wall 23, and bottom plate 24 of the casing 20. Other components, including the heat exchanger assembly 30, compressor 60, and support frame 40, are all housed within the dehumidification space. In this embodiment, the top wall 21 and multiple first side walls 22 are designed as a single integral part, and the second side wall 23 and bottom plate 24 are designed to be detachable from the top wall 21 and multiple first side walls 22, respectively. This allows the second side wall 23 to be detached independently from other parts of the casing 20, and the top wall 21 and first side walls 22 can be disassembled upwards as a whole, thereby exposing other components housed within the dehumidification space and reducing the assembly and maintenance difficulty of the dehumidifier 10.

[0075] Furthermore, in some alternative embodiments, the shape of the water receiving tank 41A corresponds to that of the heat exchanger assembly 30. A vent 41B is also formed in the center of the water receiving pan 41; the water receiving pan 41 protrudes upward at the edge of the vent 41B to separate the water receiving tank 41A and the vent 41B.

[0076] In some alternative embodiments, the water receiving tray 41 may form a mesh grille at the vent 41B, such as Figure 3 As shown.

[0077] The dehumidifier 10 discharges condensate from the drain outlet 41C of the water tray 41 into the water tank 50, and there is a significant height difference between the drain outlet 41C and the bottom surface of the water tank 50. To avoid the condensate falling directly into the water tank 50 and causing dripping noise, this invention also improves the structure of the water tank 50.

[0078] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the water tank 50 of the dehumidifier 10 shown; Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of part A of the water tank 50 shown; Figure 7 yes Figure 5 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of part B of the water tank 50 shown.

[0079] In some alternative embodiments, the water tank 50 comprises a tank body 52 and a tank cover 51. The tank body 52 defines a water storage space opening upward. The tank cover 51 is arranged at the upper portion of the tank body 52 to close the opening of the tank body 52. The tank cover 51 comprises a cover body 511 and a water guide groove 512 which is recessed downward relative to the cover body 511 and located directly below the drain port 41C. The water guide groove 512 is formed with a water guide hole 512A on one side to communicate with the water storage space.

[0080] Referring to Figure 5 As shown, the cover body 511 of the tank cover 51 is substantially flat, and the water guide groove 512 is recessed downward relative to the cover body 511 and formed with the water guide hole 512A on one side, so that the condensed water discharged downward from the drain port 41C of the water pan 41 will first fall into the water guide groove 512 on the tank cover 51, and the falling speed of the water is attenuated. Due to the buffering of the tank cover 51, the flow rate of the condensed water discharged through the water guide hole 512A on the water guide groove 512 is slowed down, and the resulting water dripping noise is also correspondingly reduced.

[0081] Referring to Figure 4 And Figure 7 As shown, in order to more effectively eliminate the water dripping noise, in some alternative embodiments, a water guide plate 521 is arranged inside the tank body 52 to extend downwardly and obliquely from the water guide hole 512A, so that the water flow through the water guide hole 512A flows downward along the water guide plate 521.

[0082] The water tank 50 of the present embodiment effectively reduces or even eliminates the water dripping noise of the water tank 50 by arranging the oblique water guide plate 521 to enable the condensed water to flow along the water guide plate 521 instead of directly dripping into the water tank 50.

[0083] In some alternative embodiments, the water guide groove 512 has a water guide bottom plate 5121 extending downwardly and obliquely from a first lateral end to a second lateral end. The water guide plate 521 extends downwardly and obliquely from the second lateral end to the first lateral end.

[0084] The lateral direction of the present embodiment is consistent with the lateral direction of the dehumidifier 10 and the water tank 50, and is different from the front-rear direction of the dehumidifier 10. Referring to Figure 4 As shown, the first lateral end of the water guide groove 512 is located on the left side of the drawing, and the second lateral end is located on the right side of the drawing. It can be understood that the first lateral end and the second lateral end are only a relative orientation concept and do not represent a fixed left end or right end, that is, in some alternative embodiments, the first lateral end of the water guide groove 512 can also be located on the right side.

[0085] The water guide groove 512 in the embodiment has a water guide bottom plate 5121 extending downwardly and obliquely from the first lateral end to the second lateral end, and the cabinet 52 is provided with a flow guide plate 521 having an opposite oblique direction. A water guide hole 512A is formed at the second lateral end of the water guide bottom plate 5121, and the condensed water flows to the surface of the flow guide plate 521 close to the first lateral end of the water guide groove 512 and continues to flow downwardly along the surface after passing through the water guide hole 512A.

[0086] Referring to Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, in some alternative embodiments, the second lateral end of the water guide bottom plate 5121 is spaced upwardly from the surface of the cover 511 to form the water guide hole 512A.

[0087] The water guide hole 512A in the embodiment is not formed on the surface of the water guide bottom plate 5121, but is formed by the height difference between the end of the water guide bottom plate 5121 extending downwardly and obliquely and the surface of the cover 511. The direction of the condensed water flowing along the water guide bottom plate 5121 and flowing out of the water guide hole 512A is consistent with the extending direction of the water guide bottom plate 5121, i.e. obliquely downward to the flow guide plate 521 rather than vertically downward to the flow guide plate 521. Therefore, the water guide bottom plate 5121 cooperates with the flow guide plate 521 to effectively reduce the flow rate of the condensed water.

[0088] In some alternative embodiments, the flow guide plate 521 includes a main plate surface 5211 extending obliquely downward, and a plurality of water guide ribs 5212 protruding from the surface of the main plate surface 5211 and spaced apart; and a water guide gap extending longitudinally is defined between any two adjacent water guide ribs 5212.

[0089] Referring to Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, in some alternative embodiments, the flow guide plate 521 includes a main plate surface 5211 extending obliquely downward, and a plurality of water guide ribs 5212 protruding from the surface of the main plate surface 5211 and spaced apart; and a water guide gap extending longitudinally is defined between any two adjacent water guide ribs 5212.

[0090] In some alternative embodiments, the water tank 50 is provided with a water isolation plate 522, the upper end of the water isolation plate 522 is higher than the second end of the water guide bottom plate 5121, and the water guide hole 512A is directly opposite to the water isolation plate 522. The upper end of the flow guide plate 521 is connected to the water isolation plate 522 and is lower than the water guide hole 512A, so that the water flow passing through the water guide hole 512A flows to the surface of the water isolation plate 522 and then flows downwardly along the flow guide plate 521.

[0091] In this embodiment, at least a portion of the baffle plate 522 corresponding to the guide plate 521 extends in the front-to-back direction within the housing 52. The upper end of the baffle plate 522 is higher than the second end of the guide plate 5121, and the guide hole 512A is directly opposite the baffle plate 522. After the condensate passes through the guide hole 512A, it can flow directly to the surface of the baffle plate 522 and further flow downward along the surface of the baffle plate 522 to the guide plate 521. Therefore, the condensate is less likely to splash.

[0092] In some alternative embodiments, the baffle plate 522 can be integrally formed with the tank body 52 and can extend in the front-rear direction to connect with the front or rear wall of the tank body 52, laterally dividing the water storage space into multiple smaller areas that are only partially connected. Due to the obstruction of the baffle plate 522, the oscillation amplitude of the condensate contained in the water tank 50 is smaller during handling and movement. Even if the water tank 50 contains a large amount of condensate, its overall center of gravity will not frequently shift excessively when the user handles it, causing the water tank 50 to shake. This makes handling easier for the user and reduces the likelihood of water spillage.

[0093] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the number of water baffles 522 and guide plates 521 installed in the box 52, as well as the number of water guide grooves 512 installed on the box cover, are not limited to one, that is, there can be one or more.

[0094] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, in some alternative embodiments, the upper end of the main board surface 5211 is spaced apart from the water baffle 522. The guide plate 521 also includes a water-blocking section that bends and extends from the upper end of the main board surface 5211 toward the water baffle 522.

[0095] Because the water storage space inside the housing 52 has a certain depth, the inclination angle of the main surface 5211 of the guide plate 521 relative to the vertical direction is relatively small. In this embodiment, a water-blocking section 5213 extending towards the water baffle 522 is further formed at the upper end of the main surface 5211, increasing the inclination angle of the guide plate 521 and the water baffle 522 relative to the vertical direction. This causes the condensate to flow downward along the surface of the water baffle 522 to the upper end of the guide plate 521, where it is affected by the water-blocking section 5213 and slowed down, thereby further reducing the flow velocity of the condensate on the guide plate 521.

[0096] In some alternative embodiments, each water-guiding rib 5212 extends upward above the water-blocking section 5213. That is, before the condensate flows downward along the surface of the baffle plate 522 and contacts the water-blocking section 5213, it will first come into contact with the water-guiding rib 5212 and be diverted. Under the influence of the water-guiding rib 5212, the condensate is subjected to stronger surface tension and is less likely to splash when it contacts the water-blocking section 5213.

[0097] In some optional embodiments, the water guide groove 512 further has water guide side plates 5122 located on both sides of the water guide bottom plate 5121 in the front-rear direction. The water guide side plates 5122 are used to guide and limit the flow direction of the condensed water in the water guide groove 512, and prevent the condensed water from being discharged into the water storage space from a position other than the water guide hole 512A.

[0098] In some optional embodiments, the box cover further comprises a flange 513 arranged on the side of the cover body 511 and higher than the surface of the cover body 511. The height of the flange 513 is higher than the height of the cover body 511, so as to prevent the condensed water overflowing from the water guide groove 512 from further flowing outward.

[0099] In some optional embodiments, at least part of the flange 513 can be formed with a downward-opening fixing groove corresponding in shape to the side wall of the box body 52, so that the side wall of the box body 52 can extend into the fixing groove to fix the box cover.

[0100] So far, those skilled in the art should recognize that, although the present application has been shown and described in detail in the above embodiments, many other variants or modifications conforming to the principles of the present application can be directly determined or deduced from the disclosure of the present application without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. Therefore, the scope of the present application should be understood and recognized as covering all these other variants or modifications.

Claims

1. A dehumidifier, characterized in that... include: The housing has an air inlet and an air outlet on its surface, and a dehumidification space is defined inside that connects the air inlet and the air outlet. A heat exchanger assembly is installed within the dehumidification space so that air enters the casing from the air inlet, passes through the heat exchanger assembly, and is blown out from the air outlet. as well as A support frame is disposed below the heat exchanger assembly to support the heat exchanger assembly; The support frame includes: A water collection tray is located below the heat exchanger assembly and has a water collection groove formed on its surface for collecting condensate from the heat exchanger assembly. as well as A partition extends downward from the rear side of the drip tray to divide the lower part of the dehumidification space into front and back sections.

2. The dehumidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that... The lower part of the front surface of the housing has an opening; and The housing and the support frame together define a water tank cavity located at the lower front side of the dehumidification space; The dehumidifier also includes: The water tank is detachably installed inside the water tank housing cavity.

3. The dehumidifier according to claim 2, characterized in that... The bottom surface of the water receiving tank has a drain outlet to drain the condensate in the water receiving tank into the water tank.

4. The dehumidifier according to claim 3, characterized in that... The water tank includes: The container defines a water storage space with its opening facing upwards; and A lid, located on the upper part of the box body, is used to close the opening of the box body; and The cover includes a cover body and a water guide groove located directly below the drain outlet and recessed downward relative to the cover body; a water guide hole is formed on one side of the water guide groove, which communicates with the water storage space.

5. The dehumidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that... The bottom surface of the water receiving tank has multiple upward-protruding ribs to support the heat exchanger assembly and to space the heat exchanger assembly from the bottom surface of the water receiving tank.

6. The dehumidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that... The support frame also includes: Two support plates extend downward from one side of the water receiving tray.

7. The dehumidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that... Also includes: The compressor is located on the rear side of the partition plate; The middle part of the partition plate bends forward to avoid the compressor.

8. The dehumidifier according to claim 1, characterized in that... The housing includes a top wall with an air outlet, a plurality of first side walls with air inlets, a second side wall without air inlets, and a bottom plate; wherein the second side wall is located on the rear side of the housing. The heat exchanger assembly is bent along the inner side of the plurality of first sidewalls, and the side surface of the heat exchanger assembly is close to the air inlet on the plurality of first sidewalls.

9. The dehumidifier according to claim 8, characterized in that... The shape of the water receiving tank corresponds to the heat exchanger assembly; and A vent is formed in the middle of the water receiving tray; the water receiving tray protrudes upward at the edge of the vent to separate the water receiving tank and the vent.

10. The dehumidifier according to claim 8, characterized in that... The top wall and the plurality of first side walls are integrally formed, and the second side wall and the bottom plate are detachably disposed relative to the top wall and the plurality of first side walls, respectively; and The support frame is detachably mounted relative to the base plate.

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