Water pan, duct type air conditioner indoor unit and air conditioner
By designing a vertical first and second plate and a water receiving tray structure for the heat exchanger support platform, the problem of condensate splashing during vertical installation of the indoor unit of the ducted air conditioner was solved, achieving effective water receiving and drainage under different installation methods.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520173709.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-24
AI Technical Summary
When the indoor unit of an existing ducted air conditioner is installed vertically, the drip tray design cannot effectively collect condensate, causing the condensate to be easily blown out by the wind, resulting in splashing problems.
Design a water receiving tray, including a first tray and a second tray that are perpendicular to each other, and set up a heat exchanger support platform to connect with the indoor heat exchanger. A water inlet is used to collect condensate, and the design of a drain trough and water outlet ensures that the condensate flows into the water receiving tray and is discharged, avoiding dripping and splashing.
The improved water collection efficiency of the drip tray ensures that condensate can be effectively collected and discharged under different installation methods, preventing condensate from dripping and splashing.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning equipment technology, and in particular to a water tray, an indoor unit of an air duct unit, and an air conditioner. Background Technology
[0002] A ducted air conditioner, also known as a ducted air conditioning unit, consists of two parts: an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. Generally, the indoor unit of a ducted air conditioner is installed horizontally and suspended from the ceiling. In horizontal installation, the drip tray in the indoor unit is located below the indoor heat exchanger to collect the condensate from the heat exchanger. However, in some cases where the ducted air conditioner needs to be installed vertically, the conventional drip tray design cannot meet the requirements of vertical installation.
[0003] Therefore, an "L"-shaped water collection tray has emerged in the existing technology. One part of it is used to collect the condensate on the indoor heat exchanger when the indoor unit of the ducted air conditioner is installed horizontally, and the other part is used to collect the condensate on the indoor heat exchanger when the indoor unit of the ducted air conditioner is installed vertically. However, since the bottom of the water collection tray is far from the indoor heat exchanger when the indoor unit is installed vertically, the condensate is easily blown out of the water collection tray by the wind, which leads to problems such as condensate splashing. Utility Model Content
[0004] The main objective of this utility model embodiment is to provide a ducted air conditioner indoor unit and air conditioner, aiming to improve the technical problem of poor water collection effect in the existing ducted air conditioner indoor unit's water collection tray.
[0005] An embodiment of this utility model provides a water receiving tray, comprising:
[0006] A first plate body is provided with a heat exchanger support platform. The heat exchanger support platform has a support part for connecting with an indoor heat exchanger. A water inlet groove is provided on the support part, and the two ends of the water inlet groove extend to the two ends of the heat exchanger support platform, respectively.
[0007] The second disc is connected to one end of the first disc, and the second disc is perpendicular to the first disc.
[0008] In some embodiments of this utility model, the heat exchanger support platform divides the first disc body into a first disc cavity and a second disc cavity. The first disc body is also provided with at least one drainage groove, which penetrates the heat exchanger support platform to connect the first disc cavity and the second disc cavity.
[0009] In some embodiments of this utility model, the drainage trough includes at least two drainage sub-troughs connected in sequence, with adjacent drainage sub-troughs extending in different directions.
[0010] In some embodiments of this utility model, the second plate body is connected to the second plate cavity, and the water receiving plate is provided with at least one water outlet, which is located at the connection between the second plate body and the second plate cavity and at the edge of the water receiving plate.
[0011] In some embodiments of this utility model, the support portion is located on the side of the heat exchanger support platform near the first disc cavity, and the bottom wall of the first disc cavity is higher than the bottom wall of the second disc cavity.
[0012] In some embodiments of this utility model, the height of the bottom wall of the first disc cavity gradually decreases from the end away from the heat exchanger support platform toward the heat exchanger support platform.
[0013] In some embodiments of this utility model, water guide grooves are provided on both sides of the heat exchanger support platform, one end of the water guide groove is connected to the water inlet groove, and the other end of the water guide groove extends to the bottom wall of the first plate.
[0014] In some embodiments of this utility model, the support portion is inclined.
[0015] In some embodiments of this utility model, a ducted air conditioning unit is also provided, which includes the aforementioned water receiving tray.
[0016] In some embodiments of this utility model, an air conditioner is also provided, which includes the above-mentioned duct indoor unit.
[0017] This utility model provides a water collection tray, an indoor unit of a ducted air conditioner, and an air conditioner. The water collection tray includes a first tray and a second tray that are perpendicular to each other, which is used to adapt to different installation methods of the indoor unit of the ducted air conditioner to ensure that the water collection tray can collect the condensate from the indoor heat exchanger. At the same time, a heat exchanger support platform is provided for direct connection with the indoor heat exchanger, so that most of the condensate from the heat exchanger flows into the heat exchanger support platform. A water inlet is provided on the support part of the heat exchanger support platform so that the condensate collects in the water inlet and flows from both ends of the water inlet to the bottom wall of the first tray, which prevents the condensate from being blown away as it drips from the heat exchanger support platform to the bottom wall of the second tray, thereby improving the water collection effect of the water collection tray. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.
[0019] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the indoor unit of a ducted air conditioning unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a vertically placed water receiving tray according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a horizontally placed water receiving tray according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0022] Reference numerals: 10, Indoor unit of ducted air conditioner; 100, Water receiving tray; 110, First tray body; 120, Second tray body; 130, Heat exchanger support platform; 131, Support part; 132, Water inlet trough; 140, Drainage trough; 150, Water outlet; 200, Indoor heat exchanger. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0024] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.
[0025] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0026] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0027] like Figures 1-3 As shown, this utility model provides a water receiving tray 100, including a first tray body 110 and a second tray body 120. A heat exchanger support platform 130 is provided on the first tray body 110. The heat exchanger support platform 130 has a support portion 131 for connecting to an indoor heat exchanger 200. A water inlet channel 132 is provided on the support portion 131, with both ends extending to both ends of the heat exchanger support platform 130. The second tray body 120 is connected to one end of the first tray body 110, and the second tray body 120 is perpendicular to the first tray body 110.
[0028] The first plate 110 and the second plate 120 are perpendicular to each other and connected. The first plate 110 and the second plate 120 can be used to collect the condensate of the indoor heat exchanger 200 when the indoor unit 10 of the ducted air conditioner is installed horizontally or vertically.
[0029] The heat exchanger support platform 130 is generally located in the middle of the first plate 110 or near the second plate 120, so that there is sufficient space between the indoor unit 10 of the ducted air conditioner and the heat exchanger support platform 130 to accommodate the indoor heat exchanger 200. Generally, the heat exchanger support platform 130 is a protruding structure that protrudes from the first plate 110. When it is connected to the indoor heat exchanger 200, the indoor heat exchanger 200 is generally installed at an angle in the indoor unit 10 of the ducted air conditioner.
[0030] The support part 131 is one side of the heat exchanger support platform 130, which is used to directly connect with the indoor heat exchanger 200. The water inlet trough 132 is directly set on the support part 131. The water inlet trough 132 is generally set along the length of the heat exchanger support platform 130. The two ends of the water inlet trough 132 are flush with the two ends of the heat exchanger support platform 130, that is, the two ends of the water inlet trough 132 are unsealed, so that the condensate in the water inlet trough 132 can flow along the heat exchanger support platform 130 to the bottom wall of the first plate 110.
[0031] Understandably, the drip tray 100 includes a first tray 110 and a second tray 120 that are perpendicular to each other, which are used to adapt to different installation methods of the indoor unit 10 of the ducted air conditioner, so as to ensure that the drip tray 100 can receive the condensate of the indoor heat exchanger 200. At the same time, by setting a heat exchanger support platform 130 for direct connection with the indoor heat exchanger 200, most of the condensate of the heat exchanger flows into the heat exchanger support platform 130. A water channel 132 is set on the support part 131 of the heat exchanger support platform 130 so that the condensate is collected in the water channel 132 and flows from both ends of the water channel 132 to the bottom wall of the first tray 110, so as to prevent the condensate from being blown away during the process of dripping from the heat exchanger support platform 130 to the bottom wall of the second tray 120, thereby improving the water receiving effect of the drip tray 100.
[0032] In some embodiments, the orthographic projection of the water receiving tray 100 on the first tray body 110 and the orthographic projection on the second tray body 120 are located within the first tray body 110 and the second tray body 120, respectively, to ensure that the indoor unit 10 of the ducted air conditioner can have a good receiving effect on the condensate of the indoor heat exchanger 200 when it is installed horizontally or vertically.
[0033] In some embodiments, the heat exchanger support platform 130 divides the first plate body 110 into a first plate cavity and a second plate cavity. At least one drainage groove 140 is provided on the first plate body 110, and the drainage groove 140 passes through the heat exchanger support platform 130 to connect the first plate cavity and the second plate cavity.
[0034] The first plate 110 generally includes a first bottom wall and a first side wall surrounding the first bottom wall. The first bottom wall and the first side wall are connected to form a first plate 110 with a plate cavity. The heat exchanger support platform 130 protrudes from the first bottom wall to divide the plate cavity into a first plate cavity and a second plate cavity. The first plate cavity and the second plate cavity are located on both sides of the heat exchanger support platform 130, respectively. A drainage groove 140 is provided to connect the first plate cavity and the second plate cavity, so that the outlet 150 of the first plate 110 can drain water normally regardless of whether it is located in the first plate cavity or the second plate cavity.
[0035] In some embodiments, both the first and second chambers are provided with water outlets 150.
[0036] In some embodiments, a drainage groove 140 is provided on each side of the heat exchanger support platform 130 so that the first and second disc chambers can flow to the other disc chamber according to the principle of proximity, thereby improving drainage efficiency.
[0037] In some embodiments, the drainage channel 140 includes at least two drainage sub-channels connected in sequence, with adjacent drainage sub-channels extending in different directions.
[0038] Understandably, when the drainage trough 140 is configured as a zigzag shape formed by connecting drainage sub-troughs extending in different directions, it can prevent the condensate in the trough from being blown away when the drainage trough 140 is a straight trough and the direction of extension is consistent with the air outlet direction of the indoor unit 10 of the duct air conditioner.
[0039] In some embodiments, the drainage trough 140 is a curved trough. Referring to the effect of the broken line trough described above, both reduce the contact time between the condensate in the trough and the air outlet direction, thus preventing the condensate from being blown away.
[0040] In some embodiments, the second plate body 120 is in communication with the second plate cavity, and the water receiving plate 100 is provided with at least one water outlet 150, which is located at the connection between the second plate body 120 and the second plate cavity and at the edge of the water receiving plate 100.
[0041] It is understandable that, based on the connection between the first and second cavities, allowing the first cavities 110 and 120 to share the same outlet 150 can reduce damage to the structure of the first cavities 110 and 120, and also avoid complicating the internal structure of the duct unit 10.
[0042] Generally, the water receiving tray 100 has two water outlets 150, which are arranged opposite to each other. Their air outlets are located at the connection between the first tray body 110 and the second tray body 120, and at the ends of the first tray body 110 and the second tray body 120, respectively.
[0043] Generally, the second disc 120 includes a second bottom wall and a second side wall connected around the second bottom wall. The second bottom wall and the second side wall cooperate to form a second disc 120 with a disc cavity. The second bottom wall is connected to the first bottom wall, and the second side wall is connected to the first side wall respectively, so that the disc cavity of the first disc 110 is connected to the disc cavity of the second disc 120.
[0044] In some embodiments, the support portion 131 is located on the side of the heat exchanger support platform 130 near the first plate cavity, and the bottom wall of the first plate cavity is higher than the bottom wall of the second plate cavity.
[0045] The support part 131 is connected to the indoor heat exchanger 200, and the bottom wall of the first plate cavity is set higher than that of the second plate cavity. This allows the condensate in the first plate cavity to flow into the second plate cavity, whether the indoor unit 10 of the duct air conditioner is installed horizontally or vertically, and then flows out of the water collection tray 100 from the outlet 150 of the second plate cavity.
[0046] In some embodiments, the height of the bottom wall of the first cavity gradually decreases from the end away from the heat exchanger support 130 toward the heat exchanger support 130.
[0047] It is understandable that the bottom wall of the first tray is tilted and the side closest to the second tray is the lowest point, so that when the indoor unit 10 of the duct air conditioner is installed horizontally, the condensate in the first tray will flow into the second tray and then flow out from the outlet 150 in the second tray, thus avoiding water accumulation in the drip tray 100.
[0048] In some embodiments, water guide channels are provided on both sides of the heat exchanger support platform 130, one end of the water guide channel is connected to the water inlet channel 132, and the other end of the water guide channel extends to the bottom wall of the first plate 110.
[0049] Understandably, the water guide channel is connected to the water inlet channel 132 to guide the condensate collected in the water inlet channel 132 to the bottom wall of the first plate 110, so as to prevent the condensate from dripping from the heat exchanger support platform 130 and being blown away when the indoor unit 10 of the duct air conditioner is installed vertically.
[0050] In some embodiments, the support portion 131 is inclined.
[0051] The support part 131 is an inclined surface of the heat exchanger support platform 130 near the first plate cavity. The purpose of the inclined arrangement of the support part 131 is to allow the indoor heat exchanger 200 to be inclinedly arranged in the indoor unit 10 of the ducted air conditioner, so that the indoor heat exchanger 200 can occupy less of the height space of the ducted air conditioner.
[0052] In some embodiments, a ducted air conditioning unit 10 is also provided, which includes the aforementioned drip tray 100. Since the ducted air conditioning unit 10 includes at least some or all of the embodiments of the aforementioned drip tray 100, the ducted air conditioning unit 10 has at least some or all of the beneficial effects of the aforementioned embodiments of the drip tray 100, which will not be described in detail here.
[0053] Specifically, the indoor unit 10 of the ducted air conditioner includes a housing, a water tray 100, and an indoor heat exchanger 200.
[0054] In some embodiments, an air conditioner is also provided, which includes the ducted indoor unit 10 described above. Since the ducted indoor unit 10 includes at least some or all of the embodiments of the drip tray 100 described above, the air conditioner has at least some or all of the beneficial effects of the embodiments of the drip tray 100 described above, which will not be described in detail here.
[0055] The above description is only an optional embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made based on the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings under the application concept of the present utility model, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A water receiving tray, characterized in that, include: A first plate body is provided with a heat exchanger support platform. The heat exchanger support platform has a support part for connecting with an indoor heat exchanger. A water inlet groove is provided on the support part, and the two ends of the water inlet groove extend to the two ends of the heat exchanger support platform, respectively. The second disc is connected to one end of the first disc, and the second disc is perpendicular to the first disc.
2. The water receiving tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heat exchanger support platform divides the first plate into a first plate cavity and a second plate cavity. The first plate is also provided with at least one drainage groove, which penetrates the heat exchanger support platform to connect the first plate cavity and the second plate cavity.
3. The water receiving tray according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drainage channel includes at least two drainage sub-channels connected in sequence, with adjacent drainage sub-channels extending in different directions.
4. The water receiving tray according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second plate body is connected to the second plate cavity, and the water receiving plate is provided with at least one water outlet, which is located at the connection between the second plate body and the second plate cavity and at the edge of the water receiving plate.
5. The water receiving tray according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support portion is located on the side of the heat exchanger support platform near the first plate cavity, and the bottom wall of the first plate cavity is higher than the bottom wall of the second plate cavity.
6. The water receiving tray according to claim 5, characterized in that, The height of the bottom wall of the first plate cavity gradually decreases from the end away from the heat exchanger support platform toward the heat exchanger support platform.
7. The water receiving tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, Water guide channels are provided on both sides of the heat exchanger support platform. One end of the water guide channel is connected to the water inlet channel, and the other end of the water guide channel extends to the bottom wall of the first plate.
8. The water receiving tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support is inclined.
9. A ducted air conditioning unit, characterized in that, Includes the water receiving tray as described in any one of claims 1-8.
10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Including the ducted air conditioning unit as described in claim 9.