Water tank assembly, humidification module and air conditioner

Abstract

This utility model discloses a water tank assembly, a humidification module, and an air conditioner. The water tank assembly includes a water tank and a temporary component. The water tank includes a tank body and a water outlet valve. The water outlet valve is located at the lower part of the tank body and includes a valve body, a valve core, and a reset component. The valve body has a water outlet channel. The valve core is movable relative to the valve body to open and close the water outlet channel. The reset component constantly applies a reset force to the valve core in the direction of closing the water outlet channel. The temporary component is detachable relative to the water tank and is used to prevent the valve core from closing the water outlet channel, thus maintaining the water outlet channel in a state of communication between the inside and outside of the tank body. According to the water tank assembly of this utility model, by setting a temporary component to prevent the valve core from closing the water outlet channel, the communication between the inside and outside of the tank body can be maintained before the water tank assembly is officially put into use, thereby solving the problem of bulging and deformation of the tank body caused by the expansion of air inside the tank body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning equipment, and in particular to a water tank assembly, a humidification module and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] The air conditioner is equipped with a water tank that supplies water to the humidification module. The water outlet valve on the water tank is normally closed to prevent water leakage caused by forgetting to turn off the water outlet valve.

[0003] In related technologies, during storage and transportation, when a water tank is moved from a colder environment to a warmer one, the air inside the tank expands due to its sealed state, increasing the internal air pressure and causing stress on the tank. If the temperature difference is too large, it may cause the tank to expand and deform. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention provides a water tank assembly that can solve the problem of bulging and deformation of the tank body caused by the expansion of air inside the tank.

[0005] This utility model also proposes a humidification module having the above-mentioned water tank assembly.

[0006] This utility model also proposes an air conditioner having the above-mentioned water tank assembly or the above-mentioned humidification module.

[0007] According to a first aspect of this utility model, a water tank assembly includes: a water tank, the water tank including a tank body and a water outlet valve, the water outlet valve being disposed at the lower part of the tank body, the water outlet valve including a valve body, a valve core and a reset member, the valve body having a water outlet channel, the valve core being movable relative to the valve body to open and close the water outlet channel, and the reset member constantly applying a reset force to the valve core toward closing the water outlet channel; and a temporary member, the temporary member being detachable relative to the water tank and used to prevent the valve core from closing the water outlet channel and to keep the water outlet channel connected to the inside and outside of the tank body.

[0008] According to the water tank assembly of this utility model embodiment, by setting a temporary component to prevent the valve core from closing the water outlet channel, the communication between the inside and outside of the tank can be maintained before the water tank assembly is officially put into use, thereby improving the situation where the tank bulges and deforms due to the expansion of air inside the tank.

[0009] In some embodiments, the temporary member is detachably fitted onto the valve core, the temporary member having a fitting hole for fitting the valve core and a notch extending from the fitting hole through the edge of the temporary member, the temporary member being adapted to detachably engage with the valve core through the notch.

[0010] In some embodiments, the width of the notch gradually increases along the direction from the sleeve hole to the edge of the temporary member to form a flared shape.

[0011] In some embodiments, the valve body includes a water outlet plate and a water outlet ring, the water outlet ring extending from the water outlet plate toward the interior of the housing, the water outlet channel including a water outlet cavity surrounded by the water outlet ring, and a water outlet hole formed on the water outlet plate and communicating with the water outlet cavity, the end of the water outlet ring away from the water outlet plate being the water inlet end; the valve core passes through the water outlet plate and the water outlet cavity, and includes a sealing portion for closing the water inlet end, the temporary member being spaced between the water inlet end and the sealing portion to prevent the valve core from closing the water outlet channel.

[0012] In some embodiments, the valve core includes a valve stem portion, the sealing portion is disposed at the end of the valve stem portion near the interior of the housing, the temporary member is sheet-shaped and sleeved on the valve stem portion, the temporary member has a through-through communication area formed thereon, and the water outlet cavity communicates with the interior of the housing through the communication area.

[0013] In some embodiments, the temporary member includes a spacer and a gripping portion, the spacer being spaced between the water inlet and the sealing portion, and the gripping portion being connected to the edge of the spacer and extending in a direction away from the spacer.

[0014] In some embodiments, the housing has a mounting ring, the water outlet ring is located inside the mounting ring, the water outlet plate is located outside the mounting ring, and the valve body further includes a connecting ring surrounding the water outlet plate, the connecting ring being detachably sleeved on the outside of the mounting ring; the outer contour of the spacer is smaller than the inner contour of the mounting ring so as to abut against the water outlet ring inside the mounting ring; the temporary member forms a bending area at the connection between the spacer and the handle so that the handle extends obliquely toward the inside of the housing relative to the spacer, so that the handle can extend into the inside of the housing from the outside to the inside through the mounting ring.

[0015] In some embodiments, a warning sign is provided on the grip portion; and / or, the bending area has a weak structure.

[0016] In some embodiments, the temporary component is sheet-like and has a connecting area formed thereon, and the water outlet channel communicates with the interior of the tank through the connecting area.

[0017] In some embodiments, the outlet valve is located on the lower side of the housing, and the valve core is movable in the horizontal direction relative to the valve body; and / or, the reset member is an elastic member.

[0018] The humidification module according to the second aspect of the present invention includes: a water tank assembly, the water tank assembly being the same as the water tank assembly according to the first aspect of the present invention; a water tray, the water tray forming a first water pool with an open top, the water outlet valve being disposed in the first water pool; and a valve switch, the valve switch being disposed on the water tray and used to drive the valve core to open the water outlet channel.

[0019] According to the humidification module of this utility model, by setting the water tank assembly of the first aspect mentioned above, the problem of tank bulging and deformation can be solved, the working reliability of the humidification module can be improved, and the water supply and disconnection of the water tank assembly can be automated, making it convenient to use.

[0020] An air conditioner according to a third aspect of the present invention includes a water tank assembly according to a first aspect of the present invention or a humidification module according to a second aspect of the present invention.

[0021] According to the present invention, the overall performance of the air conditioner is improved by setting the water tank assembly of the first aspect or the humidification module of the second aspect.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a water tank assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a water tank assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 It is based on Figure 2 A magnified view of region A in the example shown;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a water outlet valve and a temporary component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a temporary component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the water outlet valve and temporary component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 7 This is another cross-sectional view of a water tank assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 8 It is based on Figure 7A magnified view of region B in the example shown;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram of a water outlet valve and a temporary component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of a water outlet valve according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 11 This is a bending diagram of a temporary component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a humidification module according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 13 It is based on Figure 12 A magnified view of region C in the example shown;

[0036] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 15 This is an exploded view of the structure of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure label:

[0039] Air conditioner 10000;

[0040] Humidification module 1000;

[0041] Water tank assembly 100;

[0042] Water tank 10;

[0043] Enclosure 1; Mounting ring 11;

[0044] Water outlet valve 2;

[0045] Valve body 21; water outlet channel 21a; water outlet plate 211; water outlet hole 2111; water outlet ring 212; water outlet chamber 2121; water inlet end 2122; connecting ring 213;

[0046] Valve core 22; sealing part 221; valve stem part 222; valve head 223;

[0047] Reset component 23; Elastic component 231;

[0048] Temporary component 30; Sleeve hole 31; Notch 32; Connecting area 3a; Spacing part 33; Holding part 34; Warning sign 341; Bending area 35; Weak structure 351; Perforation 3511;

[0049] Water tray 400; First water tank 401;

[0050] Valve switch 500. Detailed Implementation

[0051] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0052] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0053] The water tank assembly 100 of the first aspect of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0054] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the water tank assembly 100, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the water tank assembly 100 includes a water tank 10 and a temporary component 30. The water tank 10 includes a tank body 1 and a water outlet valve 2. The water outlet valve 2 is located at the lower part of the tank body 1. The water outlet valve 2 includes a valve body 21, a valve core 22, and a reset component 23. A water outlet channel 21a is provided on the valve body 21. The valve core 22 is movable relative to the valve body 21 to open and close the water outlet channel 21a. The reset component 23 usually applies a reset force to the valve core 22 in the direction of closing the water outlet channel 21a. The temporary component 30 is detachable relative to the water tank 10 and is used to prevent the valve core 22 from closing the water outlet channel 21a and to keep the water outlet channel 21a connected to the inside and outside of the tank body 1.

[0055] The water tank 10 is used for water storage and can be used for continuous water supply for a period of time. For example, the water tank 10 can be used to continuously supply water to the humidifier. A water outlet valve 2 is provided on the tank body 1. When water supply is needed, the water outlet valve 2 can be opened to supply water to the tank body 1. When water supply is not needed, the water outlet valve 2 can be closed to seal the tank body 1 and store the water.

[0056] The outlet valve 2 includes a valve body 21, a valve core 22, and a reset element 23. The valve body 21 has an outlet channel 21a, which connects the inside of the same housing 1 and the outside of the housing 1. The valve core 22 is movable relative to the valve body 21 to open and close the outlet channel 21a. Optionally, the valve core 22 can translate relative to the valve body 21 to open and close the outlet channel 21a; or, the valve core 22 can rotate relative to the valve body 21 to open and close the outlet channel 21a.

[0057] The valve core 22 can selectively open and close the water outlet channel 21a. The water outlet valve 2 is also provided with a reset member 23. The reset member 23 applies a reset force to the valve core 22 in the direction of closing the water outlet channel 21a, so that the valve core 22 is normally in the state of closing the water outlet channel 21a. When the water outlet valve 2 is not operated, the valve core 22 will automatically close the water outlet channel 21a, thereby reducing the possibility of water leakage caused by forgetting to close the water outlet valve 2.

[0058] In related technologies, since the valve core is normally in a closed water outlet state, the tank body is sealed after the water tank assembly is completed but not in use. During storage and transportation, when the water tank moves from a colder environment to a warmer one, the air inside the tank expands, increasing the internal air pressure and causing the tank to be subjected to pressure. If the temperature difference is too large, it may cause the tank body to expand and deform.

[0059] The water tank assembly 100 of this embodiment is provided with a temporary component 30. The temporary component 30 is used to prevent the valve core 22 from closing the water outlet channel 21a. Before the water tank assembly 100 is put into formal use, it can maintain the communication between the inside and outside of the tank body 1, thereby solving the problem of the tank body 1 bulging and deforming due to the expansion of air inside the tank body 1. The temporary component 30 is detachably connected to the water tank 10. When the temporary component 30 is removed from the water tank 10, the valve core 22 can normally open or close the water outlet channel 21a, and the water tank assembly 100 can be put into normal use.

[0060] Optionally, the temporary component 30 can prevent the valve core 22 from moving toward the closed outlet channel 21a; or, alternatively, the temporary component 30 can prevent the valve core 22 from closing the outlet channel 21a by disrupting the sealing fit of the valve core 22.

[0061] In addition, compared to storing the water outlet valve and the tank separately and installing them when put into use, the water tank assembly 100 of this utility model embodiment can keep the water outlet valve 2 connected to the tank 1 by setting a temporary component 30, thereby reducing the possibility of the water outlet valve 2 being lost and reducing the pollution of the tank 1 by the external environment, which is conducive to improving the cleanliness of the tank 1.

[0062] According to the water tank assembly 100 of this utility model embodiment, by setting a temporary component 30 to prevent the valve core 22 from closing the water outlet channel 21a, the communication between the inside of the tank 1 and the outside of the tank 1 can be maintained before the water tank assembly 100 is officially put into use, thereby solving the problem of the tank 1 bulging and deforming caused by the expansion of air inside the tank 1.

[0063] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, the temporary member 30 is detachably fitted onto the valve core 22. The temporary member 30 has a fitting hole 31 for fitting the valve core 22 and a notch 32 extending from the fitting hole 31 through the edge of the temporary member 30. The temporary member 30 is adapted to be detachably fitted with the valve core 22 through the notch 32.

[0064] The temporary component 30 is fitted onto the valve core 22 through the fitting hole 31. The temporary component 30 is also provided with a notch 32 that passes through the fitting hole 31 and extends along the edge of the temporary component 30. The temporary component 30 moves relative to the valve core 22, and the valve core 22 moves into the fitting hole 31 through the notch 32 so that the temporary component 30 is fitted onto the valve core 22. Similarly, the valve core 22 can be disassembled by removing itself from the fitting hole 31 through the notch 32. The temporary component 30 is easy to install and remove, convenient to operate, and can improve assembly efficiency. When the water tank assembly 100 is put into use, the temporary component 30 can be quickly removed.

[0065] Furthermore, the notch 32 on the temporary member 30 penetrates the temporary member 30, allowing airflow to pass through. The temporary member 30 can prevent the valve core 22 from closing the water outlet channel 21a through the notch 32. For example, the temporary member 30 is sandwiched between the valve core 22 and the water outlet channel 21a. Under the action of the reset member 23, the valve core 22 abuts the temporary member 30 against the end wall of the water outlet channel 21a. However, because the temporary member 30 is provided with the notch 32, the temporary member 30 will not close the water outlet channel 21a, and the airflow outside the housing 1 can flow into the housing 1 through the notch 32.

[0066] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the width of the notch 32 gradually increases along the direction from the sleeve hole 31 to the edge of the temporary member 30 to form a flared shape.

[0067] When the valve core 22 moves through the notch 32 into the sleeve hole 31, the notch 32 acts as a guide. The notch 32 is formed into a constricted shape facing the sleeve hole 31, which facilitates the installation of the temporary part 30 and the valve core 22. During the process of the valve core 22 being removed from the sleeve hole 31 through the notch 32, the notch 32 is formed into an flared shape that gradually increases in the direction from the sleeve hole 31 to the edge of the temporary part 30, which facilitates disassembly.

[0068] Furthermore, the notch 32 has the smallest width near the sleeve hole 31, which can improve the stability of the fit between the temporary part 30 and the valve core 22 and reduce the occurrence of the temporary part 30 coming off the valve core 22. The width of the notch 32 increases along the direction from the sleeve hole 31 to the edge of the temporary part 30, which can increase the opening area of ​​the notch 32 and facilitate airflow.

[0069] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the valve body 21 includes a water outlet plate 211 and a water outlet ring 212. The water outlet ring 212 extends from the water outlet plate 211 toward the interior of the housing 1. The water outlet channel 21a includes a water outlet cavity 2121 surrounded by the water outlet ring 212, and a water outlet hole 2111 formed on the water outlet plate 211 and communicating with the water outlet cavity 2121. The end of the water outlet ring 212 away from the water outlet plate 211 is the water inlet end 2122. The valve core 22 passes through the water outlet plate 211 and the water outlet cavity 2121, and includes a sealing part 221 for closing the water inlet end 2122. The temporary member 30 is spaced between the water inlet end 2122 and the sealing part 221 to prevent the valve core 22 from closing the water outlet channel 21a.

[0070] The water outlet plate 211 is positioned away from the tank 1 relative to the water outlet ring 212. The water outlet ring 212 is connected to the water outlet plate 211 and extends toward the inside of the tank 1. The water outlet ring 212 surrounds the water outlet cavity 2121. The end of the water outlet ring 212 near the tank 1 is open, so that the side of the water outlet cavity 2121 near the tank 1 communicates with the inside of the tank 1. The side of the water outlet cavity 2121 away from the tank 1 communicates with the water outlet hole 2111 on the water outlet plate 211. The water outlet cavity 2121 and the water outlet hole 2111 together form the water outlet channel 21a, which connects the inside of the same tank 1 and the outside of the tank 1.

[0071] The valve core 22 passes through the water outlet plate 211 and the water outlet chamber 2121. Therefore, at least a portion of the valve core 22 is located on the outside of the housing 1, and at least a portion of the valve core 22 is located on the inside of the housing 1. The end of the water outlet ring 212 away from the water outlet plate 211 is the water inlet end 2122. The valve core 22 includes a sealing part 221, which is at least partially located on the inside of the housing 1. The sealing part 221 closes the water inlet end 2122, that is, closes the water outlet channel 21a.

[0072] The reset member 23 applies a reset force to the valve core 22 to move the sealing part 221 toward the outside of the housing 1. Under normal conditions, the sealing part 221 is sealed and engaged with the water inlet end 2122. The temporary member 30 is spaced between the water inlet end 2122 and the sealing part 221 to prevent the valve core 22 from closing the water outlet channel 21a, so that the water outlet can reach and maintain the state of connecting the inside and outside of the housing 1.

[0073] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the valve core 22 includes a valve stem portion 222, a sealing portion 221 is provided at the end of the valve stem portion 222 near the inside of the housing 1, and a temporary member 30 is sheet-shaped and sleeved on the valve stem portion 222. A through-through communication area 3a is formed on the temporary member 30, and the water outlet chamber 2121 is connected to the inside of the housing 1 through the communication area 3a.

[0074] Under normal conditions, the sealing part 221 is in a sealing fit with the water inlet end 2122. The temporary member 30 is sleeved on the valve stem part 222 and is positioned further away from the housing 1 than the sealing part 221. The temporary member 30 is located between the sealing part 221 and the water inlet end 2122. Under the action of the reset member 23, the sealing part 221 tends to close the water inlet end 2122. Therefore, the sealing part 221 will press the temporary member 30 against the water inlet end 2122. A through-through communication area 3a is formed on the temporary member 30. For example, the communication area 3a can be located directly opposite the water outlet chamber 2121, thereby connecting the water outlet chamber 2121 with the inside of the water tank 10. The temporary member 30 does not close the water outlet channel 21a, and airflow can flow through the communication area 3a, thereby connecting the inside of the housing 1 with the outside.

[0075] The form of the connecting region 3a is not limited. For example, when the temporary member 30 has the aforementioned notch 32, the notch 32 can be used as the connecting region 3a. Alternatively, the connecting region 3a can be set as a porous structure, a grid, etc., without restriction. In addition, the temporary member 30 does not have to be sheet-like; for example, it can also be rod-like, in which case the connecting region 3a is not required.

[0076] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 8 As shown, the valve core 22 also includes a valve head 223, which is located at the end of the valve stem portion 222 away from the housing 1. The valve head 223 is located on the side of the water outlet plate 211 away from the housing 1, and is completely outside the housing 1. When in use, the water tank assembly 100 can drive the sealing portion 221, which is also connected to the valve stem portion 223, to move by driving the externally located valve head 223, thereby driving the sealing portion 221 to open and close the water outlet channel 21a.

[0077] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 8 As shown, the temporary component 30 includes a spacer 33 and a holding portion 34. The spacer 33 is spaced between the water inlet end 2122 and the sealing portion 221. The holding portion 34 is connected to the edge of the spacer 33 and extends in a direction away from the spacer 33.

[0078] The spacer 33 is positioned between the water inlet end 2122 and the sealing part 221. The spacer 33 can prevent the valve core 22 from closing the water outlet channel 21a, so that the water outlet channel 21a remains connected to the inside and outside of the housing 1.

[0079] The gripping part 34 is connected to the edge of the spacer part 33. By setting the gripping part 34 to protrude from the spacer part 33, an operable part with a large contact area can be provided to the user, making it easy to assemble and disassemble the temporary part 30.

[0080] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the housing 1 has a mounting ring 11, a water outlet ring 212 is located inside the mounting ring 11, and a water outlet plate 211 is located outside the mounting ring 11. The valve body 21 also includes a connecting ring 213 surrounding the water outlet plate 211, and the connecting ring 213 is detachably sleeved on the outside of the mounting ring 11; Figure 8 As shown, the outer contour of the spacer 33 is smaller than the inner contour of the mounting ring 11, so that it abuts against the outlet ring 212 inside the mounting ring 11, as shown. Figure 5 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the temporary member 30 forms a bent area 35 at the connection between the spacer 33 and the grip 34, so that the grip 34 extends obliquely toward the inside of the housing 1 relative to the spacer 33, so that the grip 34 can extend into the inside of the housing 1 from the outside to the inside by the mounting ring 11.

[0081] The housing 1 has a mounting ring 11, and the valve body 21 includes a connecting ring 213. The outlet valve 2 can be assembled onto the housing 1 by fitting the connecting ring 213 onto the mounting ring 11. After the outlet valve 2 is installed on the housing 1, the outlet ring 212 is located inside the mounting ring 11, and the outlet plate 211 is connected to the connecting ring 213. The outlet plate 211 is located outside the mounting ring 11, which avoids interference between the outlet plate 211 and the mounting ring 11. Here, the inside and outside directions are with the mounting ring 11 as the reference system.

[0082] The outer contour of the spacer 33 is smaller than the inner contour of the mounting ring 11. The spacer 33 can enter the interior of the mounting ring 11 through the mounting ring 11 and abut against the water outlet ring 212 inside the mounting ring 11. However, a holding part 34 is also connected to the outside of the spacer 33. The size of the holding part is relatively large, which will interfere with the movement of the temporary part into the mounting ring. Therefore, in this embodiment of the present invention, the temporary part 30 has a bent area 35 at the connection between the spacer 33 and the holding part 34. The holding part 34 extends at an angle relative to the spacer 33 toward the interior of the housing 1, reducing the size of the temporary part 30, so that the temporary part 30 can be extended into the interior of the housing 1 through the mounting ring 11.

[0083] In some embodiments of this utility model, the outer circumference of the mounting ring 11 is provided with external threads, and the inner side of the connecting ring 213 is provided with internal threads. The connecting ring 213 is threadedly connected to the mounting ring 11, and the water outlet valve 2 can be installed on the housing 1 by means of the threaded connection between the connecting ring 213 and the mounting ring 11. Figure 4 As shown, when the temporary part 30 is installed on the valve core 22, the handle 34 will block the connecting ring 213, preventing the connecting ring 213 from being installed with the mounting ring 11. Therefore, a bending area 35 is designed at the connection between the spacer 33 and the handle 34, such as... Figure 9 As shown, the holding part 34 is bent toward the interior of the housing 1 along the bending region 35 relative to the spacer part 33, so that the water outlet valve 2 can be installed on the housing 1.

[0084] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 5 and Figure 11 As shown, a reminder sign 341 is provided on the handle 34. The reminder sign 341 reminds the user to remove the temporary part 30 before using the water tank 10 to prevent water leakage due to failure to remove the temporary part 30.

[0085] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 5 and Figure 11 As shown, the handle 34 has a warning sign 341 printed on it that reads "Dispose of after opening".

[0086] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 5 and Figure 11 As shown, the bending area 35 has a weak structure 351, which makes it easier to bend the temporary part 30 and reduces the difficulty of operation.

[0087] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 5 As shown, the bending area 35 has multiple perforations 3511 extending along a fixed trajectory. The multiple perforations 3511 form a weak area, so that the temporary member 30 can be bent along the arrangement direction of the perforations 3511 to tilt the holding part 34 relative to the spacer part 33.

[0088] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the temporary component 30 is sheet-like and has a connecting area 3a. The water outlet channel 21a6 is connected to the interior of the housing 1 through the connecting area 3a. The temporary component 30 does not close the water outlet channel 21a, and airflow can flow through the connecting area 3a, thereby connecting the interior of the housing 1 with the exterior.

[0089] The form of the connecting region 3a is not limited. For example, when the temporary component 30 has the aforementioned notch 32, the notch 32 can be used as the connecting region 3a. That is, in some embodiments of this utility model, such as... Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the temporary member 30 has a fitting hole 31 for mounting the valve stem portion 222, and a notch 32 extending from the fitting hole 31 through the edge of the temporary member 30. The notch 32 is configured as a connecting area 3a. The notch 32 facilitates the mounting of the valve stem portion 222 onto the temporary member 30 and allows for ventilation after installation. Alternatively, the connecting area 3a can be made into a porous, grid, or other form, which is not limited here. Furthermore, the temporary member 30 does not have to be sheet-like; for example, it can be rod-like, in which case the connecting area 3a is not necessary.

[0090] In some embodiments of this utility model, the width of the notch 32 gradually increases along the direction from the sleeve hole 31 to the edge of the temporary member 30 to form a flared opening. The width of the notch 32 at the connection with the sleeve opening is smaller than the diameter of the valve stem portion 222, so that the temporary member 30 is stuck on the valve stem portion 222 after assembly.

[0091] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the water outlet valve 2 is located on the lower side of the tank 1, and the valve core 22 can move horizontally relative to the valve body 21.

[0092] The outlet valve 2 is located on the lower side of the tank 1, so there is no need to consider avoiding the outlet valve 2 at the bottom when disassembling or assembling the water tank 10. The valve core 22 moves horizontally relative to the valve body 21 to open and close the water outlet channel 21a. The translational movement makes the overall structure of the outlet valve 2 simple and compact, saving space, and the operation of the outlet valve 2 is simple and easy to implement.

[0093] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 6 and Figure 10 As shown, the reset element 23 is an elastic element 231.

[0094] The elastic element 231 applies an elastic force to the valve core 22, causing it to move in the direction of closing the water outlet channel 21a. Through the elastic force of the elastic element 231, the valve core 22 can reliably and stably close the water outlet channel 21a, reducing the possibility of leakage. Moreover, other closing drive methods are eliminated, simplifying the device and structure.

[0095] In some other embodiments of this utility model, the reset member 23 is a magnetic member, and the magnetic member and the valve core 22 are magnetically coupled to drive the valve core 22 to move toward the direction of closing the water outlet channel 21a.

[0096] According to the second aspect embodiment of the present utility model, the humidification module 1000, such as Figure 12 and Figure 13As shown, the humidification module 1000 includes: a water tank assembly 100, a water tray 400, and a valve switch 500. The water tank assembly 100 is the water tank assembly 100 according to the first aspect of this utility model. A first water pool 401 with an open top is formed in the water tray 400. The water outlet valve 2 is disposed in the first water pool 401. The valve switch 500 is disposed on the water tray 400 and is used to drive the valve core 22 to open the water outlet channel 21a.

[0097] The outlet valve 2 of the water tank assembly 100 is located inside the first water pool 401. When the outlet valve 2 opens the water tank 10, it supplies water to the first water pool 401. When the outlet valve 2 closes the water tank 10, it seals the water inside the water tank 10. The valve switch 500 can drive the valve core 22 to open the outlet channel 21a to supply water to the first water pool 401. When the valve switch 500 removes the drive of the valve core 22, the valve core 22 automatically closes the outlet channel 21a under the action of the reset member 23, stopping the supply of water to the first water pool 401, thus improving the convenience of use.

[0098] According to the humidification module 1000 of the present utility model embodiment, by setting the water tank assembly 100 of the first aspect embodiment, the problem of bulging and deformation of the tank body 1 can be solved, the working reliability of the humidification module 1000 can be improved, and the water supply of the water tank assembly 100 can be automated, which is convenient to use.

[0099] According to the third aspect embodiment of the present utility model, the air conditioner 10000, such as Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, the air conditioner 10000 includes the humidification module 1000 of the second aspect embodiment of the present invention. Alternatively, the air conditioner 10000 may not include the humidification module 1000 of the above form, but may only include the water tank assembly 100 of the first aspect embodiment of the present invention.

[0100] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0101] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0102] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0103] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0104] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0105] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A water tank assembly, characterized in that, include: A water tank, the water tank including a tank body and a water outlet valve, the water outlet valve being located at the lower part of the tank body, the water outlet valve including a valve body, a valve core and a reset member, the valve body having a water outlet channel, the valve core being movable relative to the valve body to open and close the water outlet channel, the reset member constantly applying a reset force to the valve core toward closing the water outlet channel; A temporary component, which is detachable from the water tank, is used to prevent the valve core from closing the water outlet channel and to keep the water outlet channel connected to the inside and outside of the tank.

2. The water tank assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temporary member is detachably fitted onto the valve core. The temporary member has a fitting hole for fitting the valve core and a notch extending from the fitting hole through the edge of the temporary member. The temporary member is adapted to detachably engage with the valve core through the notch.

3. The water tank assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The width of the notch gradually increases along the direction from the sleeve hole to the edge of the temporary piece to form a flared shape.

4. The water tank assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The valve body includes a water outlet plate and a water outlet ring. The water outlet ring extends from the water outlet plate toward the interior of the housing. The water outlet channel includes a water outlet cavity surrounded by the water outlet ring and a water outlet hole formed on the water outlet plate and communicating with the water outlet cavity. The end of the water outlet ring away from the water outlet plate is the water inlet end. The valve core passes through the water outlet plate and the water outlet cavity, and includes a sealing portion for closing the water inlet end. The temporary member is spaced between the water inlet end and the sealing portion to prevent the valve core from closing the water outlet channel.

5. The water tank assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The valve core includes a valve stem portion, the sealing portion is located at the end of the valve stem portion near the interior of the housing, the temporary member is sheet-shaped and sleeved on the valve stem portion, the temporary member has a through-through communication area, and the water outlet cavity communicates with the interior of the housing through the communication area.

6. The water tank assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The temporary component includes a spacer and a gripping portion. The spacer is spaced between the water inlet and the sealing portion, and the gripping portion is connected to the edge of the spacer and extends in a direction away from the spacer.

7. The water tank assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The housing has a mounting ring, the water outlet ring is located inside the mounting ring, the water outlet plate is located outside the mounting ring, and the valve body also includes a connecting ring surrounding the water outlet plate, the connecting ring being detachably sleeved on the outside of the mounting ring; The outer contour of the spacer is smaller than the inner contour of the mounting ring so as to abut against the water outlet ring inside the mounting ring. The temporary member forms a bent area at the connection between the spacer and the handle so as to make the handle extend at an angle relative to the spacer toward the inside of the housing, so that the handle can extend into the inside of the housing from the outside to the inside through the mounting ring.

8. The water tank assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The gripping part is provided with a warning sign; and / or, the bending area has a weak structure.

9. The water tank assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temporary component is sheet-shaped and has a connecting area formed on it. The water outlet channel is connected to the interior of the tank through the connecting area.

10. The water tank assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water outlet valve is located on the lower side of the housing, and the valve core is movable in the horizontal direction relative to the valve body; and / or, the reset element is an elastic element.

11. A humidification module, characterized in that, include: Water tank assembly, wherein the water tank assembly is the water tank assembly according to any one of claims 1-10; A water-holding tray, wherein a first water pool with an open top is formed inside the water-holding tray, and the water outlet valve is located inside the first water pool; A valve switch is provided on the water tray and is used to drive the valve core to open the water outlet channel.

12. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The water tank assembly according to any one of claims 1-10 or the humidification module according to claim 11.

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