Water pond structure used in air conditioner dehumidifier

By introducing a filter and detection system into the water pan of the air conditioner dehumidifier, the problems of impurity accumulation and scale formation are solved, achieving effective filtration and timely maintenance reminders, ensuring the normal operation of the equipment.

CN223965518UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-03GUANGZHOU LAIBAO TECH CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-03-04
Publication Date
2026-03-03

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Technical Problem

The existing dehumidifier water tray structure lacks filtration function, which leads to the accumulation of impurities and dust in the air, easily clogging the drain outlet. Furthermore, the impurities come into contact with the condensate to form scale, which is difficult to clean.

Method used

A water tray structure with a filter and detection system was designed, including a support frame, a filter, a depth detector, a detection probe, a controller, and an alarm. The filter blocks dust and impurities, the detection probe monitors the water level and sends a signal, and the controller controls the alarm to remind maintenance.

Benefits of technology

It effectively blocks dust and impurities, prevents drain blockage, provides timely maintenance reminders, avoids scale formation, and ensures normal equipment operation.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of water disc structures, in particular to a water disc structure used in an air conditioner dehumidifier, which comprises a water collecting disc, two drain pipes, a mounting plate, a support frame and a filter screen, the two drain pipes are connected onto the water collecting disc, the mounting plate is fixedly connected onto the water collecting disc, the support frame is clamped on the water collecting disc, and the filter screen is fixedly connected onto the water collecting disc. And two filter screens are arranged on the support frame. And dust and impurities in the equipment can be blocked through the filter screen, the dust and the impurities are prevented from falling into the water collecting tray, scale generated due to long-time contact of the dust and condensate water is avoided, and a water outlet can be prevented from being blocked.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dehumidifier water tray technology, and in particular to the water tray structure used inside an air conditioning dehumidifier. Background Technology

[0002] The water tray inside an air conditioner dehumidifier, also known as a drip tray, is mainly used to collect the condensate that forms on the surface of the evaporator during the cooling or dehumidification process.

[0003] Patent CN212538090U discloses a dehumidifier with a secondary water tank and filter assembly. It includes a radiator, a water collection tray, a secondary water tank, and a water pump located within the internal space, with perforations corresponding to the water outlet of the water collection tray and the water inlet of the secondary water tank. Using this patent, the secondary water tank can temporarily store water droplets falling from the water collection tray. The water pump connects to the secondary water tank via a suction port and to the main water tank via a drain port. However, dehumidifiers draw air into the device, cool it with a condenser to condense moisture into water droplets, collect these droplets, and discharge dry air to reduce indoor humidity. But the aforementioned prior art patent lacks a filter on the drain tray, causing impurities and dust in the air to gradually accumulate in the water collection tray, easily clogging the drain outlet. Furthermore, the mineral components in the impurities and dust, upon contact with the condensate, easily form scale on the surface of the water collection tray, making it difficult to clean.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for a water tray structure inside an air conditioning dehumidifier with a filtration function. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing patents, which have no filter components on the drain pan, impurities and dust in the air will gradually accumulate in the water collection pan, easily clogging the drain outlet of the water collection pan, and the mineral components in the impurities and dust will easily form scale on the surface of the water collection pan after contacting the condensate, which is not easy to clean, this utility model provides a water pan structure with a filter function for use inside an air conditioning dehumidifier.

[0006] To address the aforementioned issues, this utility model employs the following technical solution: a water tray structure for use inside an air conditioning dehumidifier, comprising a water collection tray, drain pipes, and a mounting plate. Two drain pipes are connected to the water collection tray, and the mounting plate is fixedly connected to the water collection tray. It also includes a support frame and filter screens. The support frame is secured to the water collection tray, and two filter screens are mounted on the support frame.

[0007] Preferably, the device also includes a mounting bracket, a depth detector, a detection probe, a controller, and an alarm. The mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the support frame, the depth detector is mounted on the mounting bracket, the detection probe is mounted on the depth detector, the controller is mounted on the water collection tray, and the alarm is mounted on the water collection tray. The controller is electrically connected to the alarm and the depth detector.

[0008] Preferably, the device also includes a retaining plate, a pull rod, a guide rod, and a return spring. Two guide rods are fixedly connected to the support frame, and two retaining plates are slidably installed on the two guide rods. The retaining plates are inserted into the water collection tray. A return spring is sleeved on the guide rod, and the two ends of the return spring are respectively connected to the two retaining plates. A pull rod is fixedly connected to the retaining plate.

[0009] Preferably, the device also includes bellows, with two bellows connecting the two plates, and guide rods and return springs located on the same side inside adjacent bellows.

[0010] As a preferred option, a protective sleeve is also included, with the pull rod covered with a protective sleeve.

[0011] Preferably, a filter ring is also included, with the filter ring embedded in the drain pipe.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following technical effects: 1. The filter screen can block dust and impurities in the equipment, prevent dust and impurities from falling into the water collection tray, prevent dust from contacting condensate for a long time to produce scale, and prevent the drain outlet from being blocked.

[0013] 2. The detection probe detects that the water level in the collection pan is lower than the preset value and sends this information to the depth detector in the form of an electrical signal. The depth detector converts the received analog signal into a digital signal and transmits it to the controller. After receiving the water level data, the controller compares it with the preset target water level. If the water level does not reach the specified value, the controller will sound an alarm to remind the user to check whether the filter needs to be cleaned or replaced.

[0014] 3. By using the pull rod to pull the plate inward, the support frame is inserted into the water collection tray. At this time, the pull rod is released, and the return spring rebounds, causing the plate and pull rod to move outward, so that the plate is inserted into the water collection tray. This allows the filter components to be quickly installed on the water collection tray, which is convenient for replacement and installation. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the mounting plate, mounting frame, and depth detector of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the water collection tray, drain pipe, and support frame of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the card plate, pull rod, and guide rod of this utility model.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-Water collection tray, 2-Drain pipe, 3-Support frame, 4-Filter screen, 5-Mounting plate, 6-Mounting bracket, 7-Depth detector, 8-Detection probe, 9-Controller, 10-Alarm, 11-Clamping plate, 12-Pull rod, 13-Guide rod, 14-Return spring, 15-Bellower, 16-Protective sleeve, 17-Filter ring. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The following description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] Example 1: Water tray structure used inside an air conditioner dehumidifier, see reference. Figures 1-5 As shown, it includes a water collection tray 1, a drain pipe 2, and a mounting plate 5. The drain pipe 2 is symmetrically connected to the lower part of the water collection tray 1. The mounting plate 5 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the water collection tray 1. It also includes a support frame 3 and a filter screen 4. The support frame 3 is clamped in the middle of the water collection tray 1, and two filter screens 4 are provided on the support frame 3.

[0023] See Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, it also includes a filter ring 17, which is embedded in the drain pipe 2.

[0024] When installing the water tray, first install the corresponding components on the water collection tray 1, then install the water collection tray 1 inside the dehumidifier so that the drain pipe 2 is above the water tank, and then install the remaining components in the corresponding positions. When using the dehumidifier, the water collection tray 1 collects the condensate water condensed on the surface of the evaporator and discharges the condensate water into the water tank through the drain pipe 2. The filter screen can block dust and impurities inside the equipment, preventing dust and impurities from falling into the water collection tray 1, preventing dust and condensate water from coming into contact for a long time and producing scale, and preventing the drain outlet from being blocked. The filter ring 17 can filter the condensate water.

[0025] Example 2: Based on Example 1, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, it also includes a mounting bracket 6, a depth detector 7, a detection probe 8, a controller 9, and an alarm 10. The mounting bracket 6 is fixedly connected to the middle of the support frame 3. The depth detector 7 is installed on the mounting bracket 6 by bolt connection. The detection probe 8 is installed on the depth detector 7. The detection probe 8 is in contact with the bottom of the water collection pan 1. The detection probe 8 and the depth detector 7 are detection devices, model GOLDAMMER liquid level detector NR70-SB40. The controller 9 is installed on the front side of the middle of the water collection pan 1 by bolt connection. The alarm 10 is installed on the front side of the middle of the water collection pan 1 by bolt connection. The controller 9 is electrically connected to the alarm 10 and the depth detector 7.

[0026] When the filter screen 4 is clogged with dust during use, the detection probe 8 detects that the water level in the water collection tray 1 is lower than the preset value and sends this information to the depth detector 7 in the form of an electrical signal. The depth detector 7 converts the received analog signal into a digital signal and transmits it to the controller 9. After receiving the water level data, the controller 9 compares it with the preset target water level. If the water level does not reach the specified value, the controller will sound an alarm to remind the user to check whether the filter screen 4 needs to be cleaned or replaced, thus maintaining the optimal working condition of the equipment.

[0027] See Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, it also includes a clamping plate 11, a pull rod 12, a guide rod 13, and a return spring 14. The left and right sides of the support frame 3 are fixedly connected to the guide rod 13. Two clamping plates 11 are slidably arranged on the two guide rods 13. The clamping plates 11 contact the support frame 3 and are clamped into the water collection tray 1. The guide rods 13 are fitted with return springs 14. The two ends of the return springs 14 are respectively connected to the two clamping plates 11. The pull rod 12 is provided on the inner side of the clamping plate 11 by welding.

[0028] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, it also includes a protective sleeve 16, which is fitted onto the pull rod 12.

[0029] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, it also includes a bellows 15, with two bellows 15 connecting the two clamping plates 11, and the guide rod 13 and return spring 14 located on the same side are located in the bellows 15.

[0030] When the support frame 3 and filter screen 4 need to be installed on the water collection tray 1, the locking plate 11 is pulled inward by using the pull rod 12, and the return spring 14 is compressed accordingly. The guide rod 13 plays a guiding role, and then the support frame 3 is inserted into the water collection tray 1. At this time, the pull rod 12 is released, and the return spring 14 rebounds, causing the locking plate 11 and the pull rod 12 to move outward, so that the locking plate 11 is inserted into the water collection tray 1. This allows the filter components to be quickly installed on the water collection tray 1, which is convenient for replacement and installation. The corrugated pipe 15 protects the return spring 14, and the protective sleeve 16 increases the friction between the user and their hand, making it easier to pull the pull rod 12.

[0031] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this utility model specification, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. The water pan structure for use in the interior of an air conditioner dehumidifier, comprising a water collecting pan, a drain pipe and a mounting plate, two drain pipes being connected to the water collecting pan, and the mounting plate being fixedly connected to the water collecting pan, characterized in that, Support frame and filter screen are further included, the support frame is clamped on the water collecting tray, and the two filter screens are arranged on the support frame.

2. The water pan structure for the inside of a dehumidifier of an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The installation frame, the depth detector, the detection probe, the controller and the alarm are further included, the installation frame is fixedly connected to the support frame, the depth detector is installed on the installation frame, the detection probe is installed on the depth detector, the controller is installed on the water collecting tray, the alarm is installed on the water collecting tray, and the controller is electrically connected with the alarm and the depth detector.

3. The water pan structure for the inside of a dehumidifier of an air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping plate, the pull rod, the guide rod and the return spring are further included, two guide rods are fixedly connected to the support frame, two clamping plates are slidably arranged on the two guide rods, the clamping plates are clamped into the water collecting tray, the return spring is sleeved on the guide rod, and two ends of the return spring are connected with the two clamping plates respectively.

4. The water pan structure for the inside of a dehumidifier of an air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The corrugated pipes are further included, two corrugated pipes are connected between the two clamping plates, and the guide rod and the return spring located on the same side are located in the adjacent corrugated pipe.

5. The water pan structure for the inside of a dehumidifier of an air conditioner according to claim 4, wherein The protective sleeve is further included, and the protective sleeve is sleeved on the pull rod.

6. The water pan structure for the inside of a dehumidifier of an air conditioner according to claim 5, wherein The filter ring is further included, and the filter ring is embedded in the drain pipe.

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  • Dehumidifier with auxiliary water tank filtering assembly

    CN212538090U