Air conditioner

Abstract

The air conditioner comprises an indoor unit, the indoor unit comprises a machine shell, a heat exchange volute, an indoor heat exchanger, a heat exchange fan, a fresh air module and a humidification module, the fresh air module comprises a fresh air volute, a fresh air fan and a first flow guide part, the humidification module comprises a humidification device and a second flow guide part, and the humidification device is arranged in a containing cavity. The humidifying device is used for generating steam, the second flow guide part is arranged in the containing cavity and provided with a humidifying air channel, the second flow guide part is provided with a humidifying air inlet and a humidifying air outlet which communicate with the humidifying air channel, the humidifying air inlet is connected with the humidifying device, the humidifying air outlet communicates with the fresh air outlet, and the humidifying air outlet is adjacent to the flow guide air outlet. By the adoption of the scheme, fresh air and steam can be mixed, the fresh air is used for carrying the steam, the uniformity of humidifying air in the whole indoor space through the steam is improved, and therefore the use experience of a user can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air treatment technology, and in particular to an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] An air conditioner includes an indoor unit, which includes a casing with a cavity inside. The casing has a heat exchange air inlet and a heat exchange air outlet, both of which communicate with the cavity. The indoor unit also includes an indoor heat exchanger and a heat exchange fan, both located within the cavity. The heat exchange fan is positioned on the leeward side of the indoor heat exchanger. Driven by the heat exchange fan, indoor air enters the cavity through the indoor air inlet, exchanges heat with the indoor heat exchanger, and then flows out through the heat exchange air outlet. To improve indoor air quality, a fresh air module can be added to the indoor unit to introduce fresh outdoor air into the room, thus refreshing the indoor air and improving indoor environmental quality.

[0003] A fresh air module typically includes a fresh air fan and a fresh air volute. The fresh air fan is housed within the cavity, and the fresh air volute includes a volute inlet and a volute outlet. The casing has a fresh air inlet and a fresh air outlet. To guide fresh air from inside the fresh air volute to the fresh air outlet, the fresh air module also includes a guide component. The guide component includes a guide inlet connected to the volute outlet and a guide outlet for air discharge. Driven by the fresh air fan, outdoor fresh air enters the fan cavity through the fresh air inlet, then enters the guide component through the fresh air volute, and finally enters the room through the guide outlet.

[0004] Currently, to achieve the humidification function of air conditioners, a humidification module is usually installed on the air conditioner. For example, humidification is achieved by using electric heating to generate steam. However, without other power sources, the steam generated by electric heating tends to rise, resulting in poor uniformity of humidification of the air throughout the indoor space. Users cannot quickly feel the increase in air humidity, which affects the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model discloses an air conditioner that, by arranging the air outlet and the humidification outlet adjacent to each other, enables fresh air and steam to mix. By using the fresh air to carry the steam, the uniformity of humidification of the air in the entire indoor space by the steam is improved, thereby enhancing the user experience.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, this utility model discloses an air conditioner, comprising:

[0007] Indoor unit;

[0008] The indoor unit includes:

[0009] The housing has a receiving cavity formed inside it, and the housing has a heat exchange air outlet and a fresh air outlet communicating with the receiving cavity;

[0010] A heat exchange volute is disposed within the receiving cavity;

[0011] An indoor heat exchanger is used to exchange heat with indoor air entering the housing;

[0012] A heat exchange fan is installed inside the heat exchange volute and located on the leeward side of the indoor heat exchanger;

[0013] Fresh air module;

[0014] The fresh air module includes:

[0015] A fresh air volute is disposed within the receiving cavity, and a volute air outlet is provided on the fresh air volute.

[0016] A fresh air fan is installed inside the fresh air volute; and

[0017] A first air guide is disposed on the fresh air volute. The first air guide has an air guide duct. The first air guide has an air guide inlet and an air guide outlet connected to the air guide duct. The air guide inlet is connected to the air outlet of the volute, and the air guide outlet is connected to the fresh air outlet.

[0018] Humidification module;

[0019] The humidification module includes:

[0020] A humidifying device, disposed within the receiving cavity, is used to generate steam; and

[0021] The second guide element is disposed in the receiving cavity. The second guide element has a humidifying air duct. The second guide element is provided with a humidifying air inlet and a humidifying air outlet connected to the humidifying air duct. The humidifying air inlet is connected to the humidifying device. The humidifying air outlet is connected to the fresh air outlet. The humidifying air outlet and the guide air outlet are arranged adjacent to each other.

[0022] The air conditioner of this application, by arranging the air outlet and humidification outlet adjacent to each other, enables the mixing of fresh air and steam. The fresh air carries the steam, providing power for the steam's propagation within the indoor space. This improves the uniformity of humidification throughout the room, allowing users to quickly perceive the increased humidity and enhancing the user experience. Furthermore, it reuses the function of the fresh air module, eliminating the need for additional structures to power the steam. Moreover, the fresh air carrying the steam lowers its temperature, reducing the risk of steam burns. Additionally, because the air outlet and humidification outlet are independently designed, and the air duct and humidification duct are also independent, even with a large fresh air volume in the air duct, the steam entering from the humidification inlet is not affected by the fresh air pressure, ensuring that the steam can enter the humidification duct directly from the humidification inlet.

[0023] As an optional implementation, the humidifying air outlet is located on one side of the guide air outlet in the height direction of the housing; or, the humidifying air outlet is located on one side of the guide air outlet in the direction perpendicular to the height direction of the housing.

[0024] By strategically positioning the humidifier and airflow outlets, fresh air can be mixed with steam along the height of the unit casing or perpendicular to it, improving the uniformity of humidification throughout the indoor space. Furthermore, the placement of the humidifier and airflow outlets results in a neater appearance, enhancing the aesthetics of the air conditioner.

[0025] As an optional implementation, when the humidifying air outlet is located on one side of the guide air outlet in the height direction of the casing; the humidifying air outlet is located below the guide air outlet in the height direction of the casing; or, the humidifying air outlet is located above the guide air outlet in the height direction of the casing, the humidifying air outlet is arranged adjacent to the heat exchange air outlet, and the humidifying air outlet is located below the heat exchange air outlet in the height direction of the casing.

[0026] By placing the humidifier air outlet below the guide air outlet in the height direction of the casing, the steam discharged from the humidifier air outlet tends to move upward. The fresh air discharged from the guide air outlet located above the humidifier air outlet can mix with the upward-moving steam, thereby providing better power for the propagation of steam in the indoor space and improving the uniformity of steam humidification of the air in the entire indoor space. By placing the humidifying air outlet above the guiding air outlet in the height direction of the casing, and arranging the humidifying air outlet and the heat exchange air outlet adjacent to each other, with the humidifying air outlet located below the heat exchange air outlet in the height direction of the casing, the steam discharged from the humidifying air outlet tends to move upward. The heat exchange air discharged from the heat exchange air outlet located above the humidifying air outlet can mix with the upward-moving steam, and the fresh air discharged from the guiding air outlet located below the humidifying air outlet can also provide power for the steam. That is, the fresh air and the heat exchange air can jointly carry the steam, thereby providing better power for the propagation of steam in the indoor space and improving the uniformity of steam humidification of the air in the entire indoor space.

[0027] As an optional implementation, the air outlet and the humidification outlet have the same opening orientation.

[0028] This allows the airflow direction of fresh air discharged from the air outlet to be relatively consistent with the airflow direction of steam discharged from the humidification outlet, which is beneficial for fresh air to provide power for the propagation of steam in the indoor space.

[0029] As an optional implementation, the distance between the air outlet and the humidification outlet is D, and the distance D satisfies: D≥3mm, and / or, D≤20mm.

[0030] By ensuring D ≥ 3mm, a certain distance is maintained between the air outlet and the humidification outlet, and the adjacent walls of the first and second air guide components have a certain thickness, ensuring the structural strength of the first and second air guide components. By ensuring D ≤ 20mm, the distance between the air outlet and the humidification outlet can be relatively small, reducing the space required by the air outlet and humidification outlet, while also avoiding an excessively large distance between the air outlet and the humidification outlet that would affect the mixing effect of fresh air and steam.

[0031] As an optional implementation, when the humidifying air outlet is located below the guide air outlet in the height direction of the housing; the second guide member has an upper plate portion opposite to the housing in the height direction, the upper plate portion having a first end portion; and a lower plate portion, the humidifying air duct being formed between the lower plate portion and the upper plate portion, the lower plate portion having a second end portion, the humidifying air outlet being constructed between the first end portion and the second end portion, the second end portion protruding from the first end portion in the opening direction of the humidifying air outlet to receive condensate, the humidifying air inlet being provided on the lower plate portion, the humidifying air inlet also being used to discharge the condensate.

[0032] By extending the second end of the lower plate towards the opening of the humidification outlet to protrude beyond the first end of the upper plate, when condensation forms at the humidification outlet and the fresh air outlet, the condensate drips onto the protruding portion of the lower plate under gravity, thus recovering the condensate and preventing it from falling directly to the ground and affecting the user experience. Furthermore, recovering condensate through the humidification inlet allows for structural reuse of the humidification inlet, eliminating the need for an additional drain outlet. The condensate can also return to the humidification unit and reform as steam within it, achieving condensate recycling.

[0033] As an optional implementation, the lower plate has an inclined surface that is tilted relative to the first plane, so that the humidification air outlet is constricted at the second end; the humidification air inlet is disposed on the side of the inclined surface away from the second end; the first plane is a plane perpendicular to the height direction of the housing.

[0034] By making the lower plate part have an inclined surface that is inclined relative to the first plane, when the condensate formed by the humidification air outlet and the guide air outlet drips onto the lower plate part, the condensate can slide down along the inclined surface to the humidification air inlet located on the side of the inclined surface away from the second end, which is conducive to the condensate on the lower plate part being discharged from the humidification air inlet.

[0035] As an optional implementation, the angle between the inclined surface and the first plane is α, satisfying: α ≥ 1°, and / or α ≤ 10°.

[0036] By ensuring that a ≥ 1°, the inclined surface has a certain tilt angle, enabling it to effectively guide the condensate flow. By ensuring that a ≤ 10°, the tilt angle of the inclined surface is prevented from being too large, which is beneficial for the miniaturization of the second guide component and reduces the space occupied by the second guide component within the receiving cavity.

[0037] As an optional implementation, the housing has a first side surface along the width direction of the housing, and the fresh air outlet is disposed on the first side surface; the first guide member extends along the width direction of the housing so that the guide air outlet is disposed toward the fresh air outlet; the second guide member extends along the width direction of the housing so that the humidification air outlet is disposed toward the fresh air outlet.

[0038] By extending the first and second air guides along the width of the casing, the air outlet and humidification outlet are positioned towards the fresh air outlet on the first side, allowing fresh air and steam to be discharged from the first side of the air conditioner. This avoids the fresh air and steam blowing directly on the user and affecting the user experience. At the same time, it also reduces the number of air outlets on the front of the casing, improving the aesthetics of the air conditioner.

[0039] As an optional implementation, the second guide member is located inside the first guide member to divide the interior of the first guide member into the airflow duct and the humidification duct.

[0040] The space within the first guide member can be used to install the second guide member, so that the second guide member does not need to occupy other space within the air conditioner's housing cavity.

[0041] Secondly, this utility model discloses an air conditioner, comprising:

[0042] Indoor unit;

[0043] The indoor unit includes:

[0044] The housing has a receiving cavity formed inside it, and the housing has a heat exchange air outlet communicating with the receiving cavity;

[0045] A heat exchange volute is disposed within the receiving cavity;

[0046] An indoor heat exchanger is used to exchange heat with indoor air entering the housing;

[0047] A heat exchange fan is installed inside the heat exchange volute and located on the leeward side of the indoor heat exchanger;

[0048] Humidification module;

[0049] The humidification module includes:

[0050] A humidifying device, disposed within the receiving cavity, is used to generate steam; and

[0051] The second flow guide is disposed in the receiving cavity. The second flow guide has a humidification air duct. The second flow guide has a humidification air inlet and a humidification air outlet connected to the humidification air duct. The humidification air inlet is connected to the humidification device. The humidification air outlet is arranged adjacent to the heat exchange air outlet.

[0052] The air conditioner of this application, by arranging the heat exchange air outlet and the humidification air outlet adjacently, enables the mixing of heat exchange air and steam. The heat exchange air carries the steam, providing power for the steam's propagation within the indoor space. This improves the uniformity of humidification throughout the room, allowing users to quickly perceive an increase in humidity, thus enhancing the user experience. Furthermore, it achieves functional reuse of the heat exchange fan, eliminating the need for additional structures to power the steam. In addition, because the heat exchange air outlet and the humidification air outlet are independently configured, and the internal chamber of the heat exchange volute and the humidification air duct are also independent, even with a large airflow of heat exchange air, the steam entering from the humidification air inlet will not be affected by the pressure of the heat exchange air, ensuring that the steam can enter the humidification air duct from the humidification air inlet. Attached Figure Description

[0053] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments 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 these drawings without creative effort.

[0054] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the air conditioner disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0055] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air conditioner disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0056] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the air conditioner disclosed in the embodiments of this application from another perspective;

[0057] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Sectional view in the AA direction;

[0058] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the fresh air volute, the first air guide, and the second air guide disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0059] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 An enlarged view of the T-section;

[0060] Figure 7 yes Figure 2 An enlarged view of the S section;

[0061] Figure 8 This is a simplified structural diagram of the first type of air conditioner disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0062] Figure 9 This is a simplified structural diagram of the second type of air conditioner disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0063] Figure 10 This is a simplified structural diagram of the third type of air conditioner disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0064] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fresh air volute, the first air guide, and the second air guide disclosed in the embodiments of this application;

[0065] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 Cross-sectional view in the BB direction (partially hidden first guide vane).

[0066] icon:

[0067] 1. Indoor unit;

[0068] 10. Housing; 100. Receiving cavity; 101. Heat exchange outlet; 102. Fresh air outlet; 103. First side surface;

[0069] 11. Heat exchange volute;

[0070] 12. Indoor heat exchanger;

[0071] 13. Heat exchanger;

[0072] 2. Fresh air module;

[0073] 20. Fresh air volute; 200. Volute air outlet;

[0074] 21. Fresh air fan;

[0075] 22. First air guide component; 22a. First plate section; 22b. Second plate section; 22c. Third plate section; 22d. Fourth plate section; 220. Air guide duct; 221. Air guide inlet; 222. Air guide outlet;

[0076] 3. Humidification module;

[0077] 30. Humidification device;

[0078] 31. Second air guide; 310. Humidifying air duct; 311. Humidifying air inlet; 312. Humidifying air outlet; 31a. Upper plate; 313. First end; 31b. Lower plate; 314. Second end; 315. Inclined surface; 31c. First side plate; 31d. Second side plate; 31e. Rear plate;

[0079] X represents the height direction; Y represents the width direction. Detailed Implementation

[0080] 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.

[0081] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0082] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 4 The first aspect of this application discloses an air conditioner, which includes an indoor unit 1 and an outdoor unit (not shown).

[0083] Optionally, the air conditioner in this application can be a floor-standing air conditioner, a wall-mounted air conditioner, or a window air conditioner, etc., and the specific type can be selected according to the actual situation. No specific limitation is made in this embodiment.

[0084] Specifically, the indoor unit 1 includes a casing 10, a heat exchange volute 11, an indoor heat exchanger 12, and a heat exchange fan 13. The casing 10 has a receiving cavity 100 and a heat exchange air outlet 101 connected to the receiving cavity 100. The heat exchange volute 11 is disposed in the receiving cavity 100, and the indoor heat exchanger 12 is disposed in the receiving cavity 100. The indoor heat exchanger 12 is used to exchange heat with the indoor air entering the casing 10. The heat exchange fan 13 is disposed in the receiving cavity 100 and located in front of the indoor heat exchanger 12.

[0085] The housing 10 has a cavity 100 for accommodating components such as the indoor heat exchanger 12 and the heat exchange fan 13. A heat exchange outlet 101 is formed on the housing 10. Driven by the heat exchange fan 13, the indoor air exchanges heat with the indoor heat exchanger 12 in the cavity 100 and can then flow out from the heat exchange outlet 101.

[0086] Optionally, the heat exchange outlet 101 can be provided on the front of the housing 10, or on the side of the housing 10, or on both the front and side of the housing 10. That is, a heat exchange outlet 101 can be provided on the front of the housing 10 and a heat exchange outlet 101 can be provided on the side of the housing 10. The specific choice can be made according to the actual situation, and no specific limitation is made in this embodiment.

[0087] In some embodiments, the outdoor unit includes an outdoor unit housing, an outdoor heat exchanger, and an outdoor fan. The outdoor unit housing 10 has an outdoor receiving space, wherein the outdoor fan and the outdoor heat exchanger are located within the outdoor receiving space.

[0088] In some embodiments, the outdoor unit casing is provided with an outdoor air inlet and an outdoor air outlet, both of which are connected to the outdoor housing space. The outdoor air inlet is used to introduce outdoor air into the outdoor housing space, and the outdoor air outlet is used to exhaust air from the outdoor housing space to the outside. The rotation of the outdoor fan causes outdoor air to enter the outdoor housing space through the outdoor air inlet and exchange heat with the outdoor heat exchanger. The heat-exchanged outdoor air then flows out of the outdoor housing space through the outdoor air outlet.

[0089] In some embodiments, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner also includes a compressor and a throttling device, both located within the outdoor enclosure. The air conditioner performs a refrigeration cycle using a compressor, condenser, throttling device, and evaporator. The refrigeration cycle includes a series of processes involving compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation, supplying refrigerant to conditioned and heat-exchanged air. The compressor compresses the refrigerant gas at a low temperature and low pressure, discharging it at a high temperature and high pressure; the discharged refrigerant gas flows into the condenser. The condenser condenses the compressed refrigerant into a liquid phase, and heat is released to the surrounding environment through the condensation process. The throttling device expands the high-temperature, high-pressure liquid refrigerant condensed in the condenser into a low-pressure liquid refrigerant. The evaporator evaporates the refrigerant expanded in the throttling device and returns the low-temperature, low-pressure refrigerant gas to the compressor. The evaporator achieves a cooling effect by utilizing the latent heat of refrigerant evaporation to exchange heat with the material being cooled. Throughout the cycle, the unit can regulate the temperature of the indoor space.

[0090] In some embodiments, one of the indoor heat exchanger 12 and the outdoor heat exchanger is a condenser and the other is an evaporator. When the indoor heat exchanger 12 is used as a condenser, the air conditioner is used as a heater in heating mode. When the indoor heat exchanger 12 is used as an evaporator, the air conditioner is used as a cooler in cooling mode.

[0091] In some embodiments, the indoor unit 1 further includes a fresh air module 2 for introducing outdoor air into the room, and the housing 10 also has a fresh air inlet and a fresh air outlet 102, which are connected to the second cavity.

[0092] In some embodiments, the fresh air module 2 includes a fresh air volute 20 and a fresh air fan 21. The fresh air volute 20 is housed within a cavity 100 and has a volute outlet 200. The fresh air fan 21 is located inside the fresh air volute 20 and includes a fresh air fan and a fresh air motor. The fresh air fan is located inside the fresh air volute 20. The rotation of the fresh air fan 21 causes outdoor fresh air to enter the housing 10 through the fresh air inlet. The outdoor fresh air flows into the room through the fresh air volute 20 and the fresh air outlet 102.

[0093] In some embodiments, the fresh air module 2 further includes a first purification device (not shown), wherein the first purification device is inserted into the receiving cavity 100 and is used to purify the fresh air entering the fan cavity.

[0094] Optionally, the first purification device may be an activated carbon purifier or an electrostatic air purifier, etc., and the specific choice can be made according to the actual situation. In this embodiment, no specific limitation is made.

[0095] In some embodiments, the air conditioner also includes a humidification module 3 for humidifying the indoor air.

[0096] In some embodiments, the humidification module 3 includes a humidification device 30 disposed within the receiving cavity 100, and the humidification device 30 is used to generate steam.

[0097] Please refer to the following: Figures 5 to 7 In some embodiments, the fresh air module 2 further includes a first air guide 22, which has an air guide duct 220. The first air guide 22 is provided with an air guide inlet 221 and an air guide outlet 222 connected to the air guide duct 220. The air guide inlet 221 is connected to the volute outlet 200, and the air guide outlet 222 is connected to the fresh air outlet 102.

[0098] Optionally, the first air guide 22 can be integrally formed with the fresh air volute 20, or it can be a separate part. The specific choice can be made according to the actual situation, and no specific limitation is made in this embodiment.

[0099] Optionally, the first guide member 22 may be a shell structure or a pipe structure, etc., and the specific selection can be made according to the actual situation. In this embodiment, no specific limitation is made.

[0100] In some embodiments, the humidification module 3 further includes a second guide member 31, which is disposed in the receiving cavity 100. The second guide member 31 has a humidification air duct 310 and is provided with a humidification air inlet 311 and a humidification air outlet 312 connected to the humidification air duct 310. The humidification air inlet 311 is connected to the humidification device 30, and the humidification air outlet 312 is connected to the fresh air outlet 102. The humidification air outlet 312 and the guide air outlet 222 are arranged adjacent to each other.

[0101] The air conditioner using this application, by arranging the air outlet 222 and the humidification outlet 312 adjacently, allows fresh air and steam to mix. The fresh air carries the steam, providing power for the steam's propagation within the indoor space. This improves the uniformity of humidification throughout the room, allowing users to quickly perceive an increase in humidity, thus enhancing the user experience. Furthermore, it reuses the function of the fresh air module 2, eliminating the need for additional structures to power the steam. Additionally, the fresh air carrying the steam lowers its temperature, reducing the risk of steam burns. Moreover, since the air outlet 222 and the humidification outlet 312 are independently configured, and the air duct 220 and the humidification duct 310 are also independent, even with a large fresh air volume in the air duct 220, the steam entering from the humidification inlet 311 will not be affected by the fresh air pressure, ensuring that the steam can enter the humidification duct 310 from the humidification inlet 311.

[0102] Optionally, the second guide member 31 can be a shell structure or a pipe structure, etc., and can be selected according to the actual situation. In this embodiment, no specific limitation is made.

[0103] Optionally, the humidifier 30 can be directly connected to the humidifier air inlet 311, or it can be connected to the humidifier air inlet 311 through an air pipe. The specific choice can be made according to the actual situation, and no specific limitation is made in this embodiment.

[0104] Optionally, the humidification device 30 can be an electric heating steam generator or a gas-fired steam generator, etc., and can be selected according to the actual situation. In this embodiment, no specific limitation is made.

[0105] In other embodiments, the humidification outlet 312 and the heat exchange outlet 101 are arranged adjacent to each other. By arranging the heat exchange outlet 101 and the humidification outlet 312 adjacently, the heat exchange air and steam can be mixed. The heat exchange air carries the steam, providing power for the steam to spread in the indoor space, improving the uniformity of humidification of the air throughout the indoor space. This allows users to quickly feel the increase in air humidity, thereby improving the user experience. Furthermore, the function of the heat exchange fan 13 is reused, eliminating the need for additional structures to provide power for the steam. In addition, since the heat exchange outlet 101 and the humidification outlet 312 are independently arranged, and the heat exchange volute 11 and the humidification duct 310 are independently arranged, even if the air volume of the heat exchange air is large, the steam entering from the humidification inlet 311 will not be affected by the pressure of the heat exchange air, ensuring that the steam can enter the humidification duct 310 from the humidification inlet 311.

[0106] In some embodiments, the housing 10 has a first side surface 103 along the width direction Y of the housing 10, a fresh air outlet 102 is disposed on the first side surface 103, a first guide member 22 extends along the width direction Y of the housing 10 such that the guide outlet 222 is disposed toward the fresh air outlet 102, and a second guide member 31 extends along the width direction Y of the housing 10 such that the humidification outlet 312 is disposed toward the fresh air outlet 102. That is, the guide outlet 222 and the humidification outlet 312 are disposed toward the first side surface 103.

[0107] By extending the first air guide 22 and the second air guide 31 along the width direction Y of the housing 10, the air guide outlet 222 and the humidification outlet 312 are positioned towards the fresh air outlet 102 located on the first side 103, thereby allowing fresh air and steam to be discharged from the first side 103 of the air conditioner, avoiding direct airflow and steam to the user and affecting the user experience. At the same time, it can also reduce the number of air vents on the front of the housing 10 and improve the aesthetics of the air conditioner.

[0108] Optionally, the first side 103 can be the left or right side of the housing 10, and the specific choice can be made according to the actual situation. In this embodiment, no specific limitation is made.

[0109] In other embodiments, the fresh air outlet 102 may also be located on the front of the housing 10, in which case the air guide outlet 222 and the humidifying outlet 312 are also located facing the front of the housing 10.

[0110] In some embodiments, the second guide member 31 is located inside the first guide member 22 to divide the interior of the first guide member 22 into a guide air duct 220 and a humidification air duct 310.

[0111] In this way, the space within the first guide member 22 can be used to set up the second guide member 31, so that the second guide member 31 does not need to occupy other space within the air conditioner's housing cavity 100.

[0112] Optionally, the first guide element 22 and the second guide element 31 can be integrally formed, that is, the first guide element 22 and the second guide element 31 are the same component. This allows for structural reuse of the first guide element 22, simplifies the structural design of the air conditioner, and helps reduce the distance between the air outlet 222 and the humidification outlet 312, thereby facilitating the mixing of fresh air and steam. Alternatively, the first guide element 22 and the second guide element 31 can be separate components, that is, the first guide element 22 and the second guide element 31 are two separate components. This reduces the processing difficulty of the first guide element 22 and the second guide element 31, and allows for relatively flexible placement of the positions of the first guide element 22 and the second guide element 31 within the receiving cavity 100. The specific choice can be made according to the actual situation, and no specific limitation is made in this embodiment.

[0113] In this way, the structure of the first air guide 22 can be reused, simplifying the structural design of the air conditioner. At the same time, it helps to reduce the distance between the air guide outlet 222 and the humidification outlet 312, which is conducive to the mixing of fresh air and steam.

[0114] For example, the first guide member 22 may include a first plate portion 22a, a second plate portion 22b, a third plate portion 22c, and a fourth plate portion 22d that are connected in an enclosing manner. The first plate portion 22a is the top plate of the first guide member 22. The first plate portion 22a, the second plate portion 22b, the third plate portion 22c, and the fourth plate portion 22d together enclose and form a guide air duct 220. The second guide member 31 may include an upper plate portion 31a and a first side plate portion 31 that are connected in an enclosing manner. c. The lower plate portion 31b, the second side plate portion 31d and the rear plate portion 31e, the upper plate portion 31a, the first side plate portion 31c, the lower plate portion 31b, the second side plate portion 31d and the rear plate portion 31e together enclose to form a humidifying air duct 310. When the first guide member 22 and the second guide member 31 are integrally formed, the first side plate portion 31c may be part of the second plate portion 22b, and the lower plate portion 31b may be part of the third plate portion 22c.

[0115] In some embodiments, the second air guide 31 may also be integrally formed with the housing 10. This allows for structural reuse of the housing 10, simplifying the structural design of the air conditioner.

[0116] Optionally, the humidifying air outlet 312 may be located on one side of the guide air outlet 222 in the height direction X of the housing 10, or the humidifying air outlet 312 may be located on one side of the guide air outlet 222 in the direction perpendicular to the height direction X of the housing 10. The specific choice can be made according to the actual situation, and no specific limitation is made in this embodiment.

[0117] In one example, the humidifying air outlet 312 is located on one side of the guide air outlet 222 in the height direction X of the casing 10. This allows fresh air to mix with steam in the height direction X of the casing 10, improving the uniformity of humidification throughout the indoor space. Furthermore, the arrangement of the humidifying air outlet 312 and the guide air outlet 222 results in a neater appearance, enhancing the aesthetics of the air conditioner.

[0118] Please see Figure 7 , Figure 7The dashed boxes in the diagram are used to roughly illustrate the positions of the air outlet 222 and the humidification outlet 312 within the housing 10. In some embodiments, the humidification outlet 312 is located below the air outlet 222 in the height direction X of the housing 10. Since the steam discharged from the humidification outlet 312 tends to rise, the fresh air discharged from the air outlet 222 located above the humidification outlet 312 can mix with the rising steam, thus providing better propagation of the steam within the indoor space and improving the uniformity of humidification throughout the entire indoor space.

[0119] Please see Figure 8 , Figure 8 The dashed lines are used to illustrate the positional relationship between the heat exchange outlet 101, the guide outlet 222, and the humidification outlet 312. In some embodiments, the humidification outlet 312 is located above the guide outlet 222 in the height direction X of the housing 10. Furthermore, the humidification outlet 312 is arranged adjacent to the heat exchange outlet 101, and the humidification outlet 312 is located below the heat exchange outlet 101 in the height direction X of the housing 10.

[0120] Since the steam discharged from the humidifying air outlet 312 tends to rise, the heat exchange air discharged from the heat exchange air outlet 101 located above the humidifying air outlet 312 can mix with the rising steam. In addition, the fresh air discharged from the guide air outlet 222 located below the humidifying air outlet 312 can also provide power for the steam. That is, the fresh air and the heat exchange air can jointly carry the steam, thereby providing better power for the propagation of steam in the indoor space and improving the uniformity of steam humidification of the air in the entire indoor space.

[0121] In other embodiments, the humidification outlet 312 may be located below the guide outlet 222 in the height direction X of the housing 10, and the humidification outlet 312 may be located above the heat exchange outlet 101 in the height direction X of the housing 10, which can also achieve the effect of fresh air and heat exchange air jointly carrying steam.

[0122] In another example, the humidifying air outlet 312 is located on one side of the guide air outlet 222 in the direction perpendicular to the height X of the casing 10. This allows fresh air to mix with steam in the direction perpendicular to the height X of the casing 10, improving the uniformity of humidification throughout the indoor space. Furthermore, the arrangement of the humidifying air outlet 312 and the guide air outlet 222 results in a neater appearance, enhancing the aesthetics of the air conditioner.

[0123] Optionally, such as Figure 9 As shown, Figure 9The dotted line in the diagram is to indicate the positional relationship between the air outlet 222 and the humidification outlet 312. The humidification outlet 312 can be located to the left of the air outlet 222, as shown below. Figure 10 As shown, Figure 10 The dotted line is used to indicate the positional relationship between the air outlet 222 and the humidification outlet 312. It can also be located to the right of the air outlet 222. The specific choice can be made according to the actual situation. In this embodiment, no specific limitation is made.

[0124] It is understandable that the humidifier outlet 312 can be located to the left or right of the air guide outlet 222, meaning that, for example... Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the humidifying air outlet 312 is located to the left or right of the air guide outlet 222 in the direction of the paper.

[0125] Please refer to the following: Figure 11 and Figure 12 In some embodiments, the air outlet 222 and the humidification outlet 312 have the same opening orientation.

[0126] This ensures that the direction of the fresh air discharged from the air outlet 222 is relatively consistent with the direction of the steam discharged from the humidification outlet 312, which is beneficial for the fresh air to provide power for the propagation of steam in the indoor space.

[0127] In some embodiments, the distance between the air outlet 222 and the humidification outlet 312 is D, and the distance D satisfies: D≥3mm, and / or, D≤20mm.

[0128] In one example, D ≥ 3 mm.

[0129] This ensures that there is a certain distance between the air outlet 222 and the humidification outlet 312, and that the adjacent wall surfaces of the first air guide 22 and the second air guide 31 have a certain thickness, thus ensuring the structural strength of the first air guide 22 and the second air guide 31.

[0130] In another example, D ≤ 20 mm.

[0131] This allows for a relatively small distance between the air outlet 222 and the humidification outlet 312, reducing the space required by the air outlet 222 and the humidification outlet 312, while also preventing the distance between the air outlet 222 and the humidification outlet 312 from being too large and affecting the mixing effect of fresh air and steam.

[0132] In another example, 3mm ≤ D ≤ 20mm. Exemplarily, D can be 3mm, 8mm, 11.5mm, 15mm or 20mm, etc., and can be selected according to the actual situation. In this embodiment, no specific limitation is made.

[0133] On the one hand, this design ensures a certain distance between the air outlet 222 and the humidification outlet 312, and also gives the adjacent walls of the first guide element 22 and the second guide element 31 a certain thickness, guaranteeing the structural strength of the first guide element 22 and the second guide element 31. On the other hand, it allows for a relatively small distance between the air outlet 222 and the humidification outlet 312, reducing the space required by the air outlet 222 and the humidification outlet 312, while also preventing the distance between the air outlet 222 and the humidification outlet 312 from being too large, which would affect the mixing effect of fresh air and steam.

[0134] In some embodiments, the second guide member 31 has an upper plate portion 31a and a lower plate portion 31b opposite each other along the height direction X of the housing 10. The upper plate portion 31a has a first end portion 313, and a humidifying air duct 310 is formed between the lower plate portion 31b and the upper plate portion 31a. The lower plate portion 31b has a second end portion 314, and a humidifying air outlet 312 is constructed between the first end portion 313 and the second end portion 314. Along the opening direction of the humidifying air outlet 312, the second end portion 314 protrudes from the first end portion 313 to receive condensate. A humidifying air inlet 311 is provided on the lower plate portion 31b and is also used to discharge condensate.

[0135] Since steam condenses into water when it encounters low temperatures, condensation easily forms when steam mixes with fresh air. Specifically, condensation easily forms at the humidification outlet 312 and the fresh air outlet 102. By extending the second end 314 of the lower plate 31b in the opening direction of the humidification outlet 312 to the first end 313 protruding from the upper plate 31a, when condensation forms at the humidification outlet 312 and the fresh air outlet 102, the condensate drips onto the portion of the lower plate 31b protruding from the upper plate 31a under gravity, thus recovering the condensate and preventing it from falling directly to the ground and affecting the user experience. Furthermore, by recovering condensate through the humidification inlet 311, the structure of the humidification inlet 311 can be reused, eliminating the need for an additional drain outlet. This allows the condensate to return to the humidification device 30 and reform as steam within the humidification device 30, achieving the recycling and reuse of the condensate.

[0136] In some embodiments, the lower plate portion 31b has an inclined surface 315 that is inclined relative to the first plane, so that the humidification air outlet 312 is constricted at the second end portion 314; the humidification air inlet 311 is disposed on the side of the inclined surface 315 away from the second end portion 314. The first plane is a plane perpendicular to the height direction X of the housing 10, that is, when the air conditioner is placed on the bottom surface, the first plane is a horizontal plane.

[0137] By making the lower plate portion 31b have an inclined surface 315 that is inclined relative to the first plane, when the condensate formed by the humidification outlet 312 and the guide outlet 222 drips onto the lower plate portion 31b, the condensate can slide down along the inclined surface 315 to the humidification inlet 311 located on the side of the inclined surface 315 away from the second end 314, which is conducive to the condensate on the lower plate portion 31b being discharged from the humidification inlet 311.

[0138] In some embodiments, the angle between the inclined surface 315 and the first plane is α, satisfying: α ≥ 1°, and / or α ≤ 10°.

[0139] In one example, a ≥ 1°.

[0140] The inclined surface 315 has a certain inclination angle, which enables the inclined surface 315 to have a good guiding effect on condensate.

[0141] In another example, a ≤ 10°.

[0142] This avoids excessive tilt angle of the inclined surface 315, which is beneficial for miniaturization of the second guide member 31 and reduces the space occupied by the second guide member 31 in the receiving cavity 100.

[0143] In another example, 1° ≤ a ≤ 10°. For example, a can be 1°, 3°, 5.5°, 8° or 10°, etc., and can be selected according to the actual situation. In this embodiment, no specific limitation is made.

[0144] On the one hand, this allows the inclined surface 315 to have a certain inclination angle, enabling it to effectively guide the condensate. On the other hand, it prevents the inclination angle of the inclined surface 315 from being too large, which is beneficial for the miniaturization of the second guide member 31 and reduces the space occupied by the second guide member 31 in the receiving cavity 100.

[0145] The air conditioner disclosed in the embodiments of this utility model has been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principle and implementation of this utility model. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the core idea of ​​the air conditioner of this utility model. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation and application scope based on the idea of ​​this utility model. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: The air conditioner comprises: an indoor unit; wherein the indoor unit comprises: a casing, a receiving cavity is formed in the casing, the casing has a heat exchange air outlet and a fresh air outlet which are communicated with the receiving cavity; a heat exchange volute arranged in the receiving cavity; an indoor heat exchanger for exchanging heat with indoor air entering the casing; a heat exchange fan arranged in the heat exchange volute and located at the leeward side of the indoor heat exchanger; a fresh air module; wherein the fresh air module comprises: a fresh air volute arranged in the receiving cavity, a volute air outlet is formed in the fresh air volute; a fresh air fan arranged in the fresh air volute; and a first flow guide member arranged in the fresh air volute, the first flow guide member has a flow guide air duct, the first flow guide member is provided with a flow guide air inlet and a flow guide air outlet which are communicated with the flow guide air duct, the flow guide air inlet is communicated with the volute air outlet, and the flow guide air outlet is communicated with the fresh air outlet; a humidification module; wherein the humidification module comprises: a humidification device arranged in the receiving cavity, the humidification device is used to generate steam; and a second flow guide member arranged in the receiving cavity, the second flow guide member has a humidification air duct, the second flow guide member is provided with a humidification air inlet and a humidification air outlet which are communicated with the humidification air duct, the humidification air inlet is connected with the humidification device, the humidification air outlet is communicated with the fresh air outlet, and the humidification air outlet is arranged adjacent to the flow guide air outlet.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein The humidification air outlet is located on one side of the flow guide air outlet in the height direction of the casing; or The humidification air outlet is located on one side of the flow guide air outlet in a direction perpendicular to the height direction of the casing.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein When the humidification air outlet is located on one side of the flow guide air outlet in the height direction of the casing; The humidification air outlet is located below the flow guide air outlet in the height direction of the casing; or The humidification air outlet is located above the flow guide air outlet in the height direction of the casing, the humidification air outlet is arranged adjacent to the heat exchange air outlet, and the humidification air outlet is located below the heat exchange air outlet in the height direction of the casing.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein The openings of the flow guide air outlet and the humidification air outlet are in the same direction.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein The distance between the flow guide air outlet and the humidification air outlet is D, and the distance D satisfies: D≥3mm, and / or D≤20mm.

6. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-2 or 4-5, characterized by, When the humidification air outlet is located below the flow guide air outlet in the height direction of the casing; The second flow guide member has an upper plate portion and a lower plate portion which are opposite to each other in the height direction of the casing, The upper plate portion has a first end portion; and The lower plate portion and the upper plate portion form the humidification air duct therebetween, the lower plate portion has a second end portion, and the second end portion and the first end portion form the humidification air outlet therebetween; In the opening direction of the humidification air outlet, the second end portion protrudes from the first end portion to receive condensed water; The humidification air inlet is arranged in the lower plate portion, and the humidification air inlet is also used to discharge the condensed water.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, wherein The lower plate portion has an inclined surface which is inclined relative to a first plane, so that the humidification air outlet is in a constricted shape at the second end portion; The humidifying air inlet is arranged on the side of the inclined surface away from the second end. The first plane is a plane perpendicular to the height direction of the cabinet.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, wherein The angle between the inclined surface and the first plane is a, and a≥1° and / or a≤10°.

9. The air conditioner of claim 6, wherein The cabinet has a first side surface in the width direction of the cabinet, and the fresh air outlet is arranged on the first side surface. The first flow guide member extends in the width direction of the cabinet, so that the flow guide outlet is arranged toward the fresh air outlet. The second flow guide member extends in the width direction of the cabinet, so that the humidifying outlet is arranged toward the fresh air outlet.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 6, wherein The second flow guide member is located in the first flow guide member, so as to divide the inside of the first flow guide member into the flow guide air duct and the humidifying air duct.

11. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: Comprise: An indoor unit; The indoor unit comprises: A cabinet, which has an accommodating cavity formed therein, and has a heat exchange outlet communicating with the accommodating cavity; A heat exchange volute arranged in the accommodating cavity; An indoor heat exchanger for exchanging heat with indoor air entering the cabinet; A heat exchange fan arranged in the heat exchange volute and located at the leeward side of the indoor heat exchanger; A humidifying module; The humidifying module comprises: A humidifying device arranged in the accommodating cavity, which is used to generate steam; and A second flow guide member arranged in the accommodating cavity, which has a humidifying air duct, and is provided with a humidifying air inlet and a humidifying air outlet communicating with the humidifying air duct, the humidifying air inlet is connected with the humidifying device, and the humidifying air outlet is arranged adjacent to the heat exchange outlet.

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