Dry-wet separation type air conditioner indoor unit condensate water disc
By optimizing the structure of the condensate pan in the indoor unit of the dry-wet separation air conditioner, the problems of water accumulation and bacterial growth in traditional condensate pans have been solved, achieving rapid condensate drainage and efficient discharge, thus improving the safety and comfort of air conditioning operation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CHENGDU XULIANDE ENERGY SAVING TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
Traditional air conditioner condensate pans are prone to water accumulation and bacterial growth, which affects heat exchange efficiency and makes maintenance difficult. Especially when the air is humid, under high load, or during long-term operation, condensate overflows, and dust and foreign objects can easily enter, affecting indoor air quality.
The design incorporates a dry-wet separation type of condensate tray for the indoor unit of the air conditioner. It adopts a structure including a bottom shell, a ramp plate, a filter assembly, a snap-fit assembly, and a limiting plate to achieve rapid flow, isolation, and efficient discharge of condensate, preventing bacterial growth and dust ingress.
It effectively prevents bacterial growth and condensate overflow, improves condensate drainage efficiency, prevents dust blockage, simplifies installation and maintenance, and enhances the safety and comfort of air conditioning operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of condensate pan technology, and in particular to a dry and wet separation type condensate pan for an indoor air conditioning unit. Background Technology
[0002] The dry-wet separation type air conditioner indoor unit condensate pan is an air conditioning component that achieves rapid condensate drainage, isolation, and efficient discharge through structural optimization and functional zoning design. It aims to solve problems such as water accumulation, bacterial growth, reduced heat exchange efficiency, and maintenance difficulties of traditional water pans. It splits the traditional condensate pan into dry and wet areas, and achieves "immediate production and discharge" of condensate through physical isolation or dynamic zoning, avoiding water film residue and secondary pollution.
[0003] With the popularization of air conditioning technology and the increasing demands of users for indoor comfort and health, the design flaws of traditional air conditioner condensate pans have become increasingly apparent. Especially in humid, high-load, or long-term operation scenarios, they are prone to problems such as bacterial growth, condensate overflow, and low drainage efficiency. Therefore, a dry-wet separation type of air conditioner indoor unit condensate pan is needed to guide the condensate generated by the indoor unit. However, existing air conditioner indoor unit condensate pans are usually external condensate pans, which are fixed to the bottom of the fan coil unit casing with standard screws. This installation process takes a lot of time, and the bottom of the condensate pan is flat, which makes it inconvenient for condensate to drain. At the same time, dust, mosquitoes, and other foreign objects fall into the water in the condensate pan, which continues to breed bacteria. These bacteria can be carried into the room by the air conditioner airflow, affecting health. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and to briefly describe some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A condensate tray for an indoor unit of a dry and wet separation type air conditioner includes an air conditioner body, a bottom shell at the bottom of the air conditioner body, a snap-fit frame on the outer side of the air conditioner body, an insert block slidably connected to the inner wall of the snap-fit frame, and a snap-fit component on the outer side of the snap-fit frame.
[0007] The inner wall of the bottom shell is provided with a first inclined plate and a second inclined plate, the interior of the bottom shell is provided with a filter assembly, a support plate is fixed on one side of the bottom shell, and a fixing assembly is provided at the bottom of the support plate.
[0008] The snap-fit assembly includes two sets of limiting plates fixed to the outer side of the air conditioner body and the bottom shell, respectively. Two sets of springs are fixed to the side of the limiting plate near the snap-fit frame. One end of each spring is fixed with a pin, and the pin passes through the inner wall of the snap-fit frame and is inserted into the inner wall of the plug.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the condensate tray of the dry and wet separation type air conditioner indoor unit of this utility model, the snap-fit assembly further includes a pull rod fixed to the bottom of the pin, and the outer side of the pull rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the limiting plate.
[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the condensate tray of the dry and wet separation type air conditioner indoor unit of this utility model, the filter assembly includes a placement frame fixed to the inner wall of the bottom shell, a movable frame slidably connected to the inner wall of the placement frame, and a filter plate fixed to the inner wall of the movable frame.
[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the condensate tray of the dry and wet separation type air conditioner indoor unit of this utility model, the fixing component includes a first clamping frame fixed to the bottom of the support plate, a second clamping frame slidably connected to the outer side of the first clamping frame, clamping blocks fixed to the inner walls of both the first clamping frame and the second clamping frame, and the two sets of clamping blocks are designed to be symmetrically arranged vertically.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the condensate tray of the dry and wet separation type air conditioner indoor unit of this utility model, a limiting block is fixed on the outer side of the air conditioner body, a positioning block is fixed on the outer side of the bottom shell, and the outer side of the positioning block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the limiting block.
[0013] As a preferred embodiment of the condensate tray of the dry and wet separation type air conditioner indoor unit of this utility model, the drain port of the bottom shell is connected to a sleeve, the inner wall of the sleeve is provided with three sets of sealing rings, the end of the sleeve away from the bottom shell is provided with a threaded joint, and the outer side of the threaded joint is threaded with a snap-fit block.
[0014] As a preferred embodiment of the condensate tray of the dry and wet separation type air conditioner indoor unit of this utility model, a sealing strip is provided on the outer side of the movable frame, and a groove is provided on the inner wall of the bottom shell, and the inner wall of the groove fits into the outer side of the sealing strip.
[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the condensate tray of the dry and wet separation type air conditioner indoor unit of this utility model, wherein: the inner wall of the second clamping frame is threaded with a horizontally arranged threaded rod, and a turntable is fixed at the end of the threaded rod away from the second clamping frame.
[0016] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0017] 1. The bottom shell design allows for the collection of condensate produced by the air conditioner body, preventing bacterial growth and condensate overflow in humid, high-load, or long-term operation scenarios. The snap-fit frame, insert, and snap-fit components allow the bottom shell to be installed at the bottom of the air conditioner body, making it easy to remove the bottom shell from the bottom of the air conditioner body and reducing the installation time between the bottom shell and the air conditioner body.
[0018] 2. The inner wall of the bottom shell is designed with a first slope plate and a second slope plate. When the condensate produced by the air conditioner falls into the interior of the bottom shell, it can be collected along the first slope plate and the second slope plate to the drain port of the bottom shell, so as to facilitate the discharge of the condensate. The filter component can filter the dust entering from the air inlet of the air conditioner through its internal structure, preventing the dust from entering the interior of the bottom shell and clogging the drain port on the inner wall of the bottom shell.
[0019] 3. The two sets of limiting plates are fixed on the outer side of the air conditioner body and the bottom shell respectively, which can limit the pull rod sliding on its inner wall. The spring can drive the pin to insert into the plug block through the reverse force, and fix the plug block sliding on the inner wall of the snap frame through the pin, thereby facilitating the installation of the bottom shell and the air conditioner body. Attached Figure Description
[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of 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. Among them:
[0021] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the condensate pan of the indoor unit of a dry-wet separation type air conditioner.
[0022] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the condensate pan of the indoor unit of a dry-wet separation type air conditioner.
[0023] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the filter assembly in the condensate pan of a dry-wet separation type air conditioner indoor unit.
[0024] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the bottom shell of the condensate pan in the indoor unit of a dry-wet separation type air conditioner.
[0025] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the fixing components for the condensate pan of the indoor unit of a dry-wet separation air conditioner.
[0026] Figure 6 for Figure 2 The enlarged structural diagram at point A is shown.
[0027] Numbered in the diagram: 1. Air conditioner body; 2. Bottom shell; 3. Snap-fit frame; 4. Insert block; 5. Snap-fit assembly; 51. Limiting plate; 52. Spring; 53. Pin; 54. Pull rod; 6. First ramp plate; 7. Second ramp plate; 8. Filter assembly; 81. Placement frame; 82. Movable frame; 83. Filter plate; 9. Support plate; 10. Fixing assembly; 101. First clamping frame; 102. Second clamping frame; 103. Clamping block; 11. Limiting block; 12. Positioning block; 13. Sleeve; 14. Sealing ring; 15. Threaded joint; 16. Snap-fit block; 17. Sealing strip; 18. Groove; 19. Threaded rod; 20. Turntable. Detailed Implementation
[0028] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0029] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0030] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.
[0031] Example 1:
[0032] Reference Figures 1-6 This is the first embodiment of the present utility model. This embodiment provides a dry and wet separation type air conditioner indoor unit condensate tray, including an air conditioner body 1, a bottom shell 2 is provided at the bottom of the air conditioner body 1, a snap-fit frame 3 is provided on the outer side of the air conditioner body 1, an insert block 4 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the snap-fit frame 3, and a snap-fit component 5 is provided on the outer side of the snap-fit frame 3.
[0033] Since the bottom shell 2 is located below the air conditioner body 1, the condensate produced by the air conditioner body 1 will fall into the bottom shell 2 by gravity, thus avoiding the problem of bacterial growth and condensate overflow caused by the air conditioner body 1 in humid, high-load or long-term operation scenarios. Since the plug 4 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the snap-fit frame 3, the snap-fit frame 3 can limit the plug 4. The snap-fit component 5 can fix the plug 4 sliding on the inner wall of the snap-fit frame 3 through its internal structure, which makes it easy to install the bottom shell 2 at the bottom of the air conditioner body 1, and thus makes it easy to remove the bottom shell 2 from the bottom of the air conditioner body 1.
[0034] The inner wall of the bottom shell 2 is provided with a first inclined plate 6 and a second inclined plate 7 respectively. The filter assembly 8 is provided inside the bottom shell 2. A support plate 9 is fixed on one side of the bottom shell 2. A fixing assembly 10 is provided at the bottom of the support plate 9.
[0035] Since the bottom shell 2 is provided with a first ramp plate 6 and a second ramp plate 7 respectively, when the condensate water generated by the air conditioner body 1 falls into the bottom shell 2, it can be collected along the ramps of the first ramp plate 6 and the second ramp plate 7 towards the drain port of the bottom shell 2, so that the condensate water can be discharged easily. The filter assembly 8 can filter the dust entering from the air inlet of the air conditioner body 1 through its internal structure, preventing the dust from entering the bottom shell 2 and clogging the drain port opened on the inner wall of the bottom shell 2.
[0036] The snap-fit assembly 5 includes two sets of limiting plates 51 fixed to the outer sides of the air conditioner body 1 and the bottom shell 2 respectively. Two sets of springs 52 are fixed on the side of the limiting plate 51 near the snap-fit frame 3. One end of the spring 52 is fixed with a pin 53, and the pin 53 passes through the inner wall of the snap-fit frame 3 and is inserted into the inner wall of the plug 4.
[0037] Since the two sets of limiting plates 51 are fixed on the outer sides of the air conditioner body 1 and the bottom shell 2 respectively, and the spring 52 is fixed on one side of the limiting plate 51, and the pin 53 is fixed on one end of the spring 52, the pin 53 can penetrate the inner wall of the snap-fit frame 3 and insert into the plug 4 through the reverse force of the spring 52. The pin 53 fixes the plug 4 that slides on the inner wall of the snap-fit frame 3, thereby enabling the bottom shell 2 and the air conditioner body 1 to be installed, which improves the installation efficiency of the device for the bottom shell 2 and the air conditioner body 1.
[0038] Example 2:
[0039] This is the second embodiment of the present invention, which is based on the previous embodiment.
[0040] Specifically, the snap-fit assembly 5 also includes a pull rod 54 fixed to the bottom of the pin 53, and the outer side of the pull rod 54 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the limiting plate 51.
[0041] When it is necessary to disassemble the bottom shell 2, simply pull the lever 54 fixed to the bottom of the pin 53. The lever 54 will pull the pin 53 out of the plug block 4, so that the bottom shell 2 can be installed at the bottom of the air conditioner body 1. When it is necessary to install the bottom shell 2, simply release the lever 54. At this time, the pin 53 will be reinserted into the plug block 4 by the reverse force of the spring 52, so as to achieve the purpose of installing the bottom shell 2 and the air conditioner body 1.
[0042] Specifically, the filter assembly 8 includes a placement frame 81 fixed to the inner wall of the bottom shell 2, a movable frame 82 slidably connected to the inner wall of the placement frame 81, and a filter plate 83 fixed to the inner wall of the movable frame 82.
[0043] Since the placement frame 81 is fixed to the inner wall of the bottom shell 2, and the movable frame 82 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the placement frame 81, the placement frame 81 can limit the movable frame 82. Since the filter plate 83 is installed on the inner wall of the movable frame 82, the filter plate 83 can be pulled out when the movable frame 82 is pulled out, which makes it easy to clean the filter plate 83. The filter plate 83 can filter the dust that enters from the air inlet of the air conditioner body 1, preventing the dust from entering the bottom shell 2 and clogging the drain outlet opened on the inner wall of the bottom shell 2.
[0044] Specifically, the fixing component 10 includes a first clamping frame 101 fixed to the bottom of the support plate 9, a second clamping frame 102 slidably connected to the outer side of the first clamping frame 101, and clamping blocks 103 fixed to the inner walls of both the first clamping frame 101 and the second clamping frame 102, and the two sets of clamping blocks 103 are designed to be symmetrically arranged.
[0045] Since the first clamping frame 101 is fixed to the bottom of the support plate 9, and the second clamping frame 102 slides on the outside of the first clamping frame 101, when the second clamping frame 102 is moved toward the first clamping frame 101, it can clamp the drain pipe extending from the air conditioner body 1, thereby limiting the drain pipe and preventing the condensate from not being discharged in time due to insufficient slope and excessive bends, resulting in water accumulation or even overflow.
[0046] Example 3:
[0047] This is the third embodiment of the present invention, which is based on the first two embodiments.
[0048] Specifically, a limiting block 11 is fixed on the outer side of the air conditioner body 1, and a positioning block 12 is fixed on the outer side of the bottom shell 2, with the outer side of the positioning block 12 slidably connected to the inner wall of the limiting block 11.
[0049] Since the limiting block 11 is fixed on the outside of the air conditioner body 1 and the positioning block 12 is fixed on the outside of the bottom shell 2, and the outside of the positioning block 12 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the limiting block 11, the bottom shell 2 can be limited to the air conditioner body 1 during installation, thus preventing the bottom shell 2 from being not fixed firmly or not kept level during installation, which may cause the water tray to tilt, affect the water receiving effect or even fall off.
[0050] Specifically, the drain outlet of the bottom shell 2 is connected to a sleeve 13, the inner wall of the sleeve 13 is provided with three sets of sealing rings 14, the end of the sleeve 13 away from the bottom shell 2 is provided with a threaded joint 15, and the outer side of the threaded joint 15 is threadedly connected with a snap-fit block 16.
[0051] Since the inner wall of the sleeve 13 is provided with a sealing ring 14, when the drain pipe is installed and inserted into the sleeve 13, the connection between the drain pipe and the sleeve 13 can be sealed, preventing leakage at this point during the drainage process. Then, tighten the snap-fit block 16 fixed to the outside of the threaded connector 15 at one end of the sleeve 13 to fix the drain pipe inserted into the sleeve 13. It should be noted that the threaded connector 15 is tapered in shape, and the inner wall of the threaded connector 15 has four sets of slots. Therefore, when the snap-fit block 16 connected to the threaded connector 15 is tightened, the threaded connector 15 can be moved inward to fix the drain pipe inserted into the sleeve 13.
[0052] Specifically, a sealing strip 17 is provided on the outer side of the movable frame 82, and a groove 18 is provided on the inner wall of the bottom shell 2, and the inner wall of the groove 18 fits into the outer side of the sealing strip 17.
[0053] Since the sealing strip 17 is installed on the outside of the movable frame 82 and fits into the groove 18 opened on the inner wall of the bottom shell 2, it can seal the area when the movable frame 82 is inserted into the bottom shell 2, thus preventing condensate from leaking from there.
[0054] Specifically, the inner wall of the second clamping frame 102 is threaded with a horizontally arranged threaded rod 19, and a turntable 20 is fixed to one end of the threaded rod 19 away from the second clamping frame 102.
[0055] Since the outer side of the first clamping frame 101 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the second clamping frame 102, and since the threaded rod 19 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the second clamping frame 102, when the turntable 20 fixed at one end of the threaded rod 19 is rotated, the turntable 20 can drive the threaded rod 19 to clamp the second clamping frame 102, thereby fixing the second clamping frame 102 and the first clamping frame 101, thus achieving the purpose of limiting the drain pipe.
[0056] When it is necessary to drain the condensate produced by the air conditioner body 1, first insert the drain pipe into the sleeve 13, and then tighten the locking block 16 fixed to the outside of the threaded connector 15 at one end of the sleeve 13. Since the threaded connector 15 is tapered and has four sets of slots on its inner wall, tightening the locking block 16 on the outside of the threaded connector 15 will cause the threaded connector 15 to retract inward, thereby fixing the drain pipe inserted into the sleeve 13. Then, the second clamping frame 102 moves towards the first clamping frame 101. When the first clamping frame 101 and the second clamping frame 102 fix the drain pipe, the turntable 20 fixed to one end of the threaded rod 19 is rotated. At this time, the turntable 20 can drive the threaded rod 19 to clamp the second clamping frame 102, thereby fixing the second clamping frame 102 and the first clamping frame 101, thus achieving the purpose of limiting the drain pipe. Then, the bottom shell 2 is installed at the bottom of the air conditioner body 1. Since the limiting block 11 is fixed on the outside of the air conditioner body 1, and the positioning block 12 is fixed on the outside of the bottom shell 2, the outside of the positioning block 12 and the limiting block are... The inner wall of the 11-inch frame is slidably connected, thus limiting the connection between the bottom shell 2 and the air conditioner body 1 during installation. At this time, the pin 53 fixed to one end of the spring 52 will penetrate the inner wall of the snap-fit frame 3 through the reverse force of the spring 52 and insert into the inner wall of the insert block 4 movable within the snap-fit frame 3, thereby completing the installation of the bottom shell 2 and the air conditioner body 1. Since the bottom shell 2 is equipped with a first ramp 6 and a second ramp 7, when condensate generated by the air conditioner body 1 falls into the bottom shell 2, it can flow along the first ramp 6 and the second ramp 7 towards the bottom shell 2. Condensate accumulates at the drain outlet, facilitating its discharge. The condensate then passes through the filter plate 83, filtering dust entering from the air inlet of the air conditioner body 1. This prevents dust from entering the bottom shell 2 and clogging the drain outlet on the inner wall of the bottom shell 2. When cleaning the filter plate 83 is required, simply remove the movable frame 82. Since the filter plate 83 is installed on the inner wall of the movable frame 82, pulling out the movable frame 82 will pull out the filter plate 83, making it easy to clean and improving the convenience of the device.
[0057] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A condensate pan for a dry-wet separation type indoor unit of an air conditioner, comprising an air conditioner body (1), characterized in that: The bottom of the air conditioner body (1) is provided with a bottom shell (2), the outer side of the air conditioner body (1) is provided with a snap-fit frame (3), the inner wall of the snap-fit frame (3) is slidably connected with a plug (4), and the outer side of the snap-fit frame (3) is provided with a snap-fit component (5). The inner wall of the bottom shell (2) is provided with a first slope plate (6) and a second slope plate (7), the interior of the bottom shell (2) is provided with a filter assembly (8), a support plate (9) is fixed on one side of the bottom shell (2), and a fixing assembly (10) is provided at the bottom of the support plate (9). The snap-fit assembly (5) includes two sets of limiting plates (51) respectively fixed to the outside of the air conditioner body (1) and the bottom shell (2). Two sets of springs (52) are fixed on the side of the limiting plate (51) near the snap-fit frame (3). One end of the spring (52) is fixed with a pin (53), and the pin (53) penetrates the inner wall of the snap-fit frame (3) and is inserted into the inner wall of the plug (4). 2.The dry and wet separation type indoor air conditioner of claim 1, wherein: The snap-fit assembly (5) also includes a pull rod (54) fixed to the bottom of the pin (53), and the outer side of the pull rod (54) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the limiting plate (51). 3.The dry and wet separation type indoor air conditioner of claim 1, wherein: The filter assembly (8) includes a placement frame (81) fixed to the inner wall of the bottom shell (2), a movable frame (82) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the placement frame (81), and a filter plate (83) is fixed to the inner wall of the movable frame (82). 4.The dry and wet separation type indoor air conditioner of claim 1, wherein: The fixing component (10) includes a first clamping frame (101) fixed to the bottom of the support plate (9), and a second clamping frame (102) is slidably connected to the outer side of the first clamping frame (101). The inner walls of the first clamping frame (101) and the second clamping frame (102) are both fixed with clamping blocks (103), and the two sets of clamping blocks (103) are designed to be symmetrical. 5.The dry and wet separation type indoor air conditioner of claim 1, wherein: A limiting block (11) is fixed on the outside of the air conditioner body (1), and a positioning block (12) is fixed on the outside of the bottom shell (2), and the outside of the positioning block (12) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the limiting block (11). 6.The dry and wet separation type indoor air conditioner of claim 1, wherein: The drain outlet of the bottom shell (2) is connected to a sleeve (13). The inner wall of the sleeve (13) is provided with three sets of sealing rings (14). The end of the sleeve (13) away from the bottom shell (2) is provided with a threaded joint (15). The outer side of the threaded joint (15) is threaded with a snap-fit block (16).
7. The condensate tray of the dry and wet separation type air conditioner indoor unit as described in claim 3, characterized in that: A sealing strip (17) is provided on the outer side of the movable frame (82), and a groove (18) is provided on the inner wall of the bottom shell (2), and the inner wall of the groove (18) fits into the outer side of the sealing strip (17). 8.The dry and wet separation type indoor air conditioner of claim 4, wherein: The inner wall of the second clamping frame (102) is threaded with a horizontally arranged threaded rod (19), and a turntable (20) is fixed at the end of the threaded rod (19) away from the second clamping frame (102).