A collection device for air conditioner cleaning

By using suction cup support for limiting the position and side-plate snap-on dirt collection bag design, the problems of unstable installation and inconvenient operation of the air conditioner cleaning device are solved, achieving greater stability and convenience, and improving cleaning efficiency.

CN224284902UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26GUANG DONG HUI RUI JIE NENG KE JI YOU XIAN GONG SI

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANG DONG HUI RUI JIE NENG KE JI YOU XIAN GONG SI
Filing Date
2025-07-21
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

Existing air conditioner cleaning devices are not securely installed and are inconvenient to operate. In particular, the hanging structure is prone to slipping, and the sleeve-type installation is complicated, which affects the cleaning efficiency.

Method used

It adopts a suction cup support type installation limit structure and a side plate snap-fit ​​sludge collection bag design, combined with a lifting knob and filter pad, to achieve stable installation and convenient disassembly.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability of installation and ease of operation, avoids suction cup detachment and solid dirt blockage, and enhances the convenience of cleaning operations.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of air conditioner cleaning technology and discloses a collection device for air conditioner cleaning. Utilizing the flat structure of the indoor unit's top surface, a suction cup is used to adhere to and limit the installation of the hanging support. This not only facilitates installation but also provides better installation support stability compared to traditional hook-and-loop installation structures. Furthermore, after the suction cup is attached, a lifting knob is used to press and limit the support, preventing air leakage and detachment of the suction cup due to force. The collection bag adopts a side-plate snap-fit ​​installation structure. After assembling the rectangular frame, the collection bag can be installed simply by pressing and snapping it together. Compared to the traditional sleeve-type installation structure, this offers better ease of disassembly and assembly. A filter pad is installed inside the drain connector. When collecting wastewater, the filter pad separates and removes solid waste from the wastewater, facilitating centralized disposal of solid waste while preventing solid waste from clogging the user's drain pipes.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioner cleaning technology, specifically a collection device for cleaning air conditioners. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, air conditioners are widely used in homes, offices, and other environments. However, after a period of use, the indoor unit of an air conditioner accumulates a large amount of dust, bacteria, and condensation. This not only affects the cooling and heating efficiency of the air conditioner but may also adversely affect indoor air quality. Therefore, regular cleaning of the air conditioner is essential. The cleaning process typically involves using a spray gun to apply cleaning fluid, which carries away dust and bacteria, thus cleaning the inside of the unit. Since the indoor unit is located indoors, a specific collection device is needed to collect the discharged dirt and debris to protect other indoor items.

[0003] To facilitate the installation of collection bags, existing collection devices mostly adopt a hanging installation structure. During installation, the collection devices are often supported by the air conditioner indoor unit through side hooks or rope loops. The installation stability is not good, and they are prone to slipping due to contact during cleaning. Furthermore, for the installation of collection bags, existing devices mostly use a plug-in installation structure, which requires inserting the bags and then assembling the support structure, making the installation operation very inconvenient. Therefore, a collection device for air conditioner cleaning is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a collection device for air conditioner cleaning, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a collection device for air conditioner cleaning, comprising a dirt collection mechanism and a hanging mechanism, wherein the hanging mechanism is used for the installation support of the dirt collection mechanism, and the hanging mechanism includes a hanging support, a limiting suction cup, a locking connecting seat, a lifting knob and a hanging rope, wherein the limiting suction cup is pulled and installed at the lower part of the hanging support through the locking connecting seat, and the lifting knob is installed at the middle part of the locking connecting seat;

[0006] The sludge collection mechanism includes a rectangular frame, a sludge collection bag, a sludge discharge connector, a sludge discharge hose, and a filter pad. The rectangular frame is connected to the side of the hanging support via a hanging rope. The upper part of the sludge collection bag is provided with an installation side piece, which is rolled up and fastened to the side rod of the rectangular frame. The sludge discharge hose is connected to the lower part of the sludge collection bag via the sludge discharge connector, and the filter pad is installed inside the sludge discharge connector.

[0007] Preferably, the locking connector is fixed with pull guide posts on both sides of its lower part. The locking connector is movably installed on the upper part of the hanging support by the pull guide posts. The limiting suction cups are arranged in pairs. The lower end of the pull guide post is fixedly installed with the plate seat of the limiting suction cup. The lower sides of the hanging support are fixedly provided with pressure ring seats.

[0008] Preferably, the locking seat has a fastening screw hole through the middle, the bolt of the lifting knob is threaded into the fastening screw hole, and the bolt of the lifting knob passes through the locking seat and abuts against the upper part of the hanging support.

[0009] Preferably, the rectangular frame is assembled from supporting vertical rods, supporting horizontal rods, and connecting corner sleeves, with the end parts of the supporting vertical rods and supporting horizontal rods being inserted into the connecting holes on the edge of the connecting corner sleeves.

[0010] Preferably, the edges of the hanging support and the connecting corner sleeve are fixedly installed with a pull rope connector, and the end of the hanging pull rope is connected to the pull rope connector.

[0011] Preferably, the mounting side piece is fixedly installed on the middle of the side of the sludge collection bag. The upper part of the mounting side piece is provided with a limiting snap. After installation, the mounting side piece is limited and supported by the side rod of the rectangular frame by the limiting snap.

[0012] Preferably, the lower part of the aforementioned sludge collection bag is fixedly installed with a docking base, the upper threaded part of the sludge discharge connector is threadedly installed with the lower end pipe part of the docking base, and the upper end of the sludge discharge hose is fixedly connected to the lower end pipe part of the sludge discharge connector.

[0013] Preferably, the lower part of the inner cavity of the above-mentioned sewage discharge connecting seat is provided with a fitting ring seat, and the sewage discharge connecting seat is supported and fitted inside the sewage discharge connecting seat by the fitting ring seat.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention, by adopting the above technical solution, has the following technical effects:

[0015] 1. This collection device adopts a suction cup support type installation and limiting structure. Taking advantage of the flat structure of the top surface of the inner unit, the suction cup is used to achieve the installation and limiting of the hanging support. It is not only easy to install, but also has better installation support stability compared with the traditional hook installation structure. After the limiting suction cup is attached, the lifting knob is used to press the support and limit the position, which can prevent the suction cup from leaking and falling off due to force, thus greatly improving the installation stability of the device.

[0016] 2. The sludge collection bag adopts a side-plate snap-fit ​​installation and docking structure. The installation side plate set on the upper part of the sludge collection bag is used to snap onto the rectangular frame for docking and installation. After the rectangular frame is assembled, the sludge collection bag can be docked and installed by simply pressing and snapping. There is no need to splice and install the rectangular frame together with the sludge collection bag. Compared with the traditional sleeve-type installation structure, it has better convenience of disassembly and assembly.

[0017] 3. A filter pad is installed inside the sewage outlet. When sewage is collected, the filter pad can separate and remove solid waste from the sewage. This facilitates the centralized disposal of solid waste and prevents solid waste from clogging the drain pipes in the user's home, thus improving the convenience of cleaning operations. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall installation upper structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall installation lower structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the upper side of the lifting mechanism of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the lower side of the lifting mechanism of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the working installation structure of the sludge collection bag of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the working and installation structure of the sludge collection mechanism of this utility model.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Hanging support; 2. Limiting suction cup; 3. Locking connector; 4. Lifting knob; 5. Hanging rope; 6. Rope connector; 7. Sewage collection bag; 8. Sewage discharge connector; 9. Sewage discharge hose; 10. Filter pad; 11. Supporting vertical rod; 12. Supporting horizontal rod; 13. Connecting corner sleeve; 14. Mounting side plate; 15. Connecting base. Detailed Implementation

[0026] 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.

[0027] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed in the specification, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this application can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application, provided that they do not affect the effects and purposes that this application can produce.

[0028] Example

[0029] Please see Figure 1-6 This utility model provides a technical solution: a collection device for air conditioner cleaning, including a dirt collection mechanism and a hanging mechanism. The hanging mechanism is used for the installation and support of the dirt collection mechanism. The hanging mechanism includes a hanging support 1, a limiting suction cup 2, a locking connecting seat 3, a lifting knob 4, and a hanging rope 5. The limiting suction cup 2 is pulled and installed on the lower part of the hanging support 1 by the locking connecting seat 3. Specifically, as shown in the attached figure. Figure 4 As shown, to facilitate the connection and installation of the limiting suction cup 2, pull guide columns are fixed on both sides of the lower part of the locking connecting seat 3. The locking connecting seat 3 is movably installed on the upper part of the hanging support 1 by the pull guide columns. The limiting suction cup 2 is set in pairs. The lower end of the pull guide column is fixedly installed with the plate seat of the limiting suction cup 2. The installation limiting structure of suction cup support type is adopted. Taking advantage of the flat structure of the top surface of the inner unit, the installation limiting of the hanging support 1 is achieved by suction cup adsorption. It is not only easy to install, but also has better installation support stability compared with the traditional hook and hang installation structure.

[0030] To improve the installation stability of the limit suction cup 2, the lifting knob 4 is installed in the middle of the locking connector 3, as shown in the attached figure. Figure 3 As shown, to facilitate the connection and installation of the lifting knob 4, a fastening screw hole is provided through the middle of the locking seat 3. The bolt of the lifting knob 4 is threaded into the inside of the fastening screw hole. The bolt of the lifting knob 4 passes through the locking seat 3 and abuts against the upper part of the hanging support 1. After the limiting suction cup 2 is adsorbed, it is supported and limited by the lifting knob 4, which can prevent the suction cup from leaking and falling off due to force, and greatly improve the installation stability of the device. In order to press and limit the edge of the limiting suction cup 2 after installation, as shown in the attached... Figure 4 As shown, pressure ring seats are fixedly installed on both sides of the lower part of the hanging support 1.

[0031] The sewage collection mechanism is used for collecting sewage. It includes a rectangular frame, a collection bag 7, a discharge connector 8, a discharge hose 9, and a filter pad 10. The rectangular frame is connected to the edge of the hanging support 1 via a hanging rope 5. (See attached diagram for details.) Figure 1 As shown, the rectangular frame is assembled from a vertical support rod 11, a horizontal support rod 12, and a corner fitting 13. The ends of the vertical support rod 11 and the horizontal support rod 12 are inserted into the mating holes on the side of the corner fitting 13. To facilitate the connection and installation of the hanging rope 5, a rope connecting seat 6 is fixedly installed on the side of both the hanging support 1 and the corner fitting 13. The end of the hanging rope 5 is connected to the rope connecting seat 6.

[0032] For easy installation with the rectangular frame base, see attached... Figure 5 As shown, an installation side piece 14 is provided on the upper part of the sludge collection bag 7. The installation side piece 14 is fixedly installed on the middle of the side of the sludge collection bag 7. A limit snap is provided on the upper part of the installation side piece 14. After installation, the installation side piece 14 is limited and supported by the side rod of the rectangular frame seat by the limit snap. The sludge collection bag 7 adopts a side piece snap-fit ​​installation docking structure. The installation side piece 14 on the upper part of the sludge collection bag 7 is used to dock with the rectangular frame seat by using the snap. After the rectangular frame seat is assembled, the docking installation of the sludge collection bag 7 can be completed by simply pressing and snapping. There is no need to splice the rectangular frame seat together with the sludge collection bag 7. Compared with the traditional sleeve-type installation structure, it has better disassembly and assembly convenience.

[0033] The drain hose 9 is connected to the lower part of the sludge collection bag 7 via the drain connector 8, as detailed in the attached document. Figure 6 As shown, to facilitate the connection and installation with the sewage discharge seat 8, a docking base 15 is fixedly installed at the lower part of the sewage collection bag 7. The upper screw part of the sewage discharge seat 8 is threadedly installed with the lower end pipe part of the docking base 15. The filter pad 10 can be a porous sponge. The filter pad 10 is installed inside the sewage discharge seat 8. Specifically, to facilitate the connection and installation of the filter pad 10, a fitting ring seat is provided at the lower part of the inner cavity of the sewage discharge seat 8. The sewage discharge seat 8 is supported and fitted inside the sewage discharge seat 8 by the fitting ring seat. When sewage is collected, the filter pad 10 can separate and remove solid waste in the sewage. This facilitates the centralized disposal of solid waste and avoids the solid waste in the sewage from clogging the drain pipes in the user's home, which is conducive to improving the convenience of cleaning operations. To facilitate the sewage delivery, the upper end of the sewage discharge hose 9 is fixedly connected to the lower end pipe part of the sewage discharge seat 8.

[0034] Working principle or structural principle: During installation, after opening the indoor unit cover, first wipe the center of the indoor unit top base clean with a paper towel. Then, press and attach the limiting suction cup 2 to the upper part of the indoor unit top base. Next, turn the lifting knob 4 to pull and tension the upper pull rod of the limiting suction cup 2 using the push of its bolt part. The ring seat then presses and limits the edge of the limiting suction cup 2, ensuring the suction cup 2 is firmly attached. Finally, connect the upper end of the hanging rope 5 to the rope connecting seat 6 on the side of the hanging support 1 to complete the hanging of the unit. After the installation of the structure, the rectangular frame base is assembled by splicing and the lower end of the hanging rope 5 is fixed to the rope connecting seat 6 on the upper part of the docking corner sleeve 13. After that, the installation side piece 14 on the upper part of the sludge bag 7 is wrapped around the upper part of the support vertical rod 11 and the support horizontal rod 12, and then the sludge bag 7 and the rectangular frame base are connected by pressing and fastening. Then, the filter pad 10 is placed in the lower part of the inner cavity of the sewage discharge seat 8, and then the sewage discharge seat 8 is connected to the lower part of the docking base 15 by screwing to complete the installation of the device.

[0035] During cleaning, the wastewater from the indoor unit flows from the top into the inside of the sludge collection bag 7. Inside the drain seat 8, the solid dirt in the wastewater is filtered and separated by the filter pad 10. After the filtered wastewater is guided through the drain hose 9 and collected inside the sludge collection bucket, the drain seat 8 is first removed by twisting. Then, the removed filter pad 10 is sealed and stored in a plastic bag. The sludge collection bag 7 is then removed and the rectangular frame is disassembled and reset. After that, the locking seat 3 is loosened and moved down to release the locking limit suction cup 2. Then, the hanging support 1 is removed by pulling it from the side. After obtaining the user's consent, the wastewater is poured out and the sludge collection bag 7, drain seat 8, and drain hose 9 are cleaned, thus completing the cleaning work.

[0036] In summary, this collection device adopts a suction cup support type installation and limiting structure. Utilizing the flat top surface of the internal unit, the suction cups adhere to the mounting support 1, providing convenient installation and better support stability compared to traditional hook-and-loop installation structures. Furthermore, after the suction cup 2 is engaged, the lifting knob 4 presses against the support, preventing air leakage and detachment due to stress, thus greatly improving the installation stability of the device. The collection bag 7 uses a side-plate snap-fit ​​installation and docking structure, utilizing the mounting side plate 14 located on the upper part of the collection bag 7 to engage with the rectangular... The rectangular frame base is installed by docking. After the rectangular frame base is assembled, the sludge bag 7 can be installed by simply pressing and snapping it together. There is no need to connect the sludge bag 7 to the rectangular frame base for installation. Compared with the traditional sleeve-type installation structure, it has better convenience of disassembly and assembly. A filter pad 10 is set inside the sewage discharge seat 8. When sewage is collected, solid waste in the sewage can be separated and removed through the filter pad 10. While facilitating the centralized disposal of solid waste, it can also prevent solid waste in the sewage from clogging the drain pipes in the user's home, which is conducive to improving the convenience of cleaning operations.

[0037] Those skilled in the art will understand that the features described in the various embodiments and / or claims of this utility model can be combined or combined in various ways, even if such combinations or combinations are not explicitly described in this utility model. In particular, the features described in the various embodiments and / or claims of this utility model can be combined or combined in various ways without departing from the spirit and teachings of this utility model. All such combinations and / or combinations fall within the scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A collection device for cleaning air conditioners, comprising a dirt collection mechanism and a hanging mechanism, characterized in that, The attachment mechanism is used for the installation support of the sewage collection mechanism. The attachment mechanism includes an attachment support (1), a limiting suction cup (2), a locking connecting seat (3), a lifting knob (4), and a hanging rope (5). The limiting suction cup (2) is pulled and installed on the lower part of the attachment support (1) through the locking connecting seat (3), and the lifting knob (4) is installed in the middle of the locking connecting seat (3). The sludge collection mechanism includes a rectangular frame, a sludge collection bag (7), a sludge discharge connector (8), a sludge discharge hose (9), and a filter pad (10). The rectangular frame is connected to the side of the hanging support (1) by a hanging rope (5). The upper part of the sludge collection bag (7) is provided with an installation side piece (14). The installation side piece (14) is rolled up and fastened to the side rod of the rectangular frame. The sludge discharge hose (9) is connected to the lower part of the sludge collection bag (7) through the sludge discharge connector (8). The filter pad (10) is installed inside the sludge discharge connector (8).

2. The collection device for air conditioner cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower two sides of the locking connecting seat (3) are fixed with traction guide columns. The locking connecting seat (3) is movably installed on the upper part of the hanging support (1) by the traction guide columns. The limiting suction cups (2) are set in pairs. The lower end of the traction guide column is fixedly installed with the plate seat of the limiting suction cup (2). The lower two sides of the hanging support (1) are fixedly provided with pressure ring seats.

3. A collection device for air conditioner cleaning according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking seat (3) has a fastening screw hole through the middle. The bolt part of the lifting knob (4) is threaded into the fastening screw hole. The bolt part of the lifting knob (4) passes through the locking seat (3) and is installed in contact with the upper part of the hanging support (1).

4. A collection device for air conditioner cleaning according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rectangular frame is assembled from a support vertical rod (11), a support horizontal rod (12), and a docking corner sleeve (13). The end parts of the support vertical rod (11) and the support horizontal rod (12) are inserted into the docking holes on the side of the docking corner sleeve (13).

5. A collection device for air conditioner cleaning according to claim 4, characterized in that, Both the hanging support (1) and the connecting corner sleeve (13) are fixedly installed with a rope connecting seat (6), and the end of the hanging rope (5) is connected to the rope connecting seat (6).

6. A collection device for air conditioner cleaning according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting side piece (14) is fixedly installed on the middle of the side of the sludge collection bag (7). The upper part of the mounting side piece (14) is provided with a limit snap. After installation, the mounting side piece (14) is limited by the limit snap and rolled up and supported by the side rod of the rectangular frame.

7. A collection device for air conditioner cleaning according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lower part of the collection bag (7) is fixedly installed with a docking base (15), the upper screw part of the sewage discharge connector (8) is threadedly installed with the lower end pipe part of the docking base (15), and the upper end of the sewage discharge hose (9) is fixedly connected to the lower end pipe part of the sewage discharge connector (8).

8. A collection device for air conditioner cleaning according to claim 7, characterized in that, The lower part of the inner cavity of the sewage connection seat (8) is provided with a fitting ring seat, and the sewage connection seat (8) is supported and fitted inside the sewage connection seat (8) by the fitting ring seat.