A drip tray for air conditioners
By designing a flow-guiding and anti-clogging component in the air conditioner's drain pan, the water flow path is extended and impurities are blocked by the friction surface of the blocking plate. This solves the problem of blockage at the drain pan's outlet, ensuring normal drainage of condensate and protecting the air conditioner.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WUXI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing air conditioner drip trays are prone to clogging due to dust accumulation after long-term use, leading to condensate overflow and damage to the air conditioner.
A water receiving tray body is designed with protrusions and triangular blocks inclined to the left and right sides on the bottom wall. The interior is equipped with a flow guiding and anti-clogging component, including a baffle and a blocking plate. The flow guiding space extends the water flow path and the friction surface of the blocking plate blocks impurities to prevent clogging.
It extends the water flow path, allowing impurities sufficient time to settle, blocking impurities at the bottom of the water flow, preventing blockage of the drain outlet, ensuring normal outflow of condensate, and protecting the air conditioner.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioner technology, specifically to a water receiving tray for air conditioners. Background Technology
[0002] An air conditioner is a device used to regulate indoor air temperature, humidity, airflow speed, and cleanliness. It improves environmental comfort through cooling or heating systems. Through scientific design and advanced technology, it provides people with a comfortable and healthy indoor environment and is an indispensable home appliance in modern life.
[0003] When an air conditioner is in use, condensation is produced on the evaporator due to heat exchange. Therefore, a drip tray is usually provided to collect the water. However, after long-term use, the existing drip trays can become clogged with dust due to the accumulation of dust, which can lead to poor drainage and eventually cause the condensation to overflow and damage the air conditioner. Therefore, further improvements are needed. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a water receiving tray for an air conditioner, comprising a water receiving tray body, the bottom wall of which is provided with protrusions inclined to the left and right sides, triangular baffles provided inside the left and right sides of the water receiving tray body, and a drain outlet extending through the middle of both sides of the water receiving tray body, with a drain pipe fixedly installed on the outer side of the water receiving tray body at the drain outlet, and flow guiding and anti-clogging components provided on the left and right surfaces of the protrusions for guiding water flow and blocking impurities.
[0005] As an optimization, the bottom wall of the water receiving tray body is provided with a downward inclined groove at the middle opening of the triangular block, and the drain outlet is connected to the inclined end of the inclined groove, so that the water can flow downward through the drain outlet.
[0006] As an optimization, anti-overflow parts are fixedly installed on both sides of the inclined channel, and the anti-overflow parts protrude from the side of the inclined channel to prevent water from overflowing to the outside.
[0007] As an optimization, the flow guiding and anti-clogging component includes baffle one, baffle two, baffle three, baffle four and baffle five fixedly installed on the top side surface of the protrusion, and a flow guiding space is formed between each pair of adjacent baffles. The flow guiding space extends the flow path of the water, thereby allowing internal impurities to settle downwards and preventing impurities from being carried to the drain outlet for clogging.
[0008] As an optimization, there are gaps between the two ends of the baffle one and the baffle three and the inner wall of the water receiving tray body, there are gaps in the middle of the baffle two and the baffle four, and there are gaps between the baffle five and the triangular block.
[0009] As an optimization, a protruding blocking plate is provided in the flow guiding space, and the blocking plate is in the shape of a right-angled trapezoid. The right-angled side of the blocking plate contacts the water flow, thereby blocking the impurities deposited at the bottom of the water flow, while the clear water flow above flows normally.
[0010] As an optimization, the right-angled side of the blocking plate is provided with a rough friction surface. The rough friction surface can increase the friction force, thereby effectively contacting and blocking impurities.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0012] This water tray for air conditioners uses a tortuous flow space formed by baffles to extend the flow path of water. This allows impurities in the condensate to have enough time to settle downwards. The friction surface of the right-angled edge of the baffle when the water flows can block the impurities deposited at the bottom of the water flow without hindering the normal flow of clear water above. This prevents the water flow from carrying impurities and clogging the drain. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 3 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the flow guiding and anti-blocking structure of this utility model.
[0017] In the diagram: 1. Water receiving tray body; 2. Protrusion; 3. Triangular stop block; 4. Drain outlet; 5. Drain pipe; 6. Flow guiding and anti-clogging component; 7. Inclined channel; 8. Overflow prevention part; 9. Baffle 1; 10. Baffle 2; 11. Baffle 3; 12. Baffle 4; 13. Baffle 5; 14. Blocking plate; 15. Friction surface. Detailed Implementation
[0018] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention 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 application.
[0019] 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.
[0020] Please see Figure 1-2 A water receiving tray for an air conditioner includes a water receiving tray body 1. The bottom wall of the water receiving tray body 1 is provided with protrusions 2 that are inclined to the left and right sides. Triangular blocks 3 are provided inside the left and right sides of the water receiving tray body 1. Drainage outlets 4 are opened through the middle of the two sides of the water receiving tray body 1. A drain pipe 5 is fixedly installed on the outer side of the water receiving tray body 1 at the drain outlet 4. The left and right sides of the protrusions 2 are provided with flow guiding and anti-clogging components 6 for guiding water and blocking impurities.
[0021] Please see Figure 1-2 The bottom wall of the water receiving tray body 1 is provided with a downward inclined groove 7 at the opening in the middle of the triangular block 3, and the drain outlet 4 is connected to the inclined end of the inclined groove 7. The inclined groove 7 facilitates the downward flow of water through the drain outlet 4. An anti-overflow part 8 is fixedly installed on both sides of the inclined groove 7, and the anti-overflow part 8 protrudes from the side of the inclined groove 7. The anti-overflow part 8 prevents water from overflowing to the outside.
[0022] Please see Figure 3-4 The flow guiding and anti-blocking component 6 includes baffle 1 9, baffle 2 10, baffle 3 11, baffle 4 12 and baffle 5 13 fixedly installed on the top side surface of the protrusion 2, and a flow guiding space is formed between each pair of adjacent baffles. The flow guiding space extends the flow path of the water flow, thereby allowing internal impurities to settle downwards and preventing impurities from being carried to the drain outlet 4 for blockage.
[0023] Please see Figure 3-4 There are gaps between the two ends of baffle 1 9 and baffle 3 11 and the inner wall of the water receiving tray body 1. There are gaps in the middle of baffle 2 10 and baffle 4 12. There are gaps between baffle 5 13 and the triangular block 3. A protruding blocking plate 14 is provided in the flow guiding space. The blocking plate 14 is in the shape of a right trapezoid. The right angle side of the blocking plate 14 contacts the water flow, thereby blocking the impurities deposited at the bottom of the water flow. The clear water flow above flows normally. A rough friction surface 15 is provided on one side of the right angle side of the blocking plate 14. The rough friction surface 15 can increase the friction force, thereby effectively contacting and blocking the impurities.
[0024] When in use, first install the water receiving tray in the corresponding position, and then you can collect water. Due to the inclined surfaces on both sides of the protrusion 2, the condensate will flow to both sides and be blocked by the baffle 1 9, so that the condensate flows from both ends of the baffle 1 9 into the guide space, and then flows to both sides through the gap in the middle of the baffle 2 10, and finally flows to the inclined groove 7 and is discharged outward from the drain outlet 4. In this way, the guide space can increase the flow path length of the water, so that the impurities contained in the condensate have enough time to settle downward.
[0025] At the same time, the blocking plate 14 installed in the flow guide space can contact the friction surface 15 when the condensate flows, thereby blocking the impurities deposited at the bottom of the water flow without hindering the normal flow of the clear water above.
[0026] In summary, the water tray for air conditioners, through the tortuous flow guiding space formed by the baffles, can extend the flow path of the water, thus allowing impurities contained in the condensate sufficient time to settle downwards. Furthermore, the friction surface 15 of the right-angled edge of the baffle plate 14, which contacts the water flow, can block the impurities deposited at the bottom of the water flow without hindering the normal flow of the clear water above, thereby preventing the water flow from carrying impurities and clogging the drainage.
[0027] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," "join," and "fix" 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 or an electrical 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 based on the specific circumstances.
[0028] All standard parts used in this invention can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings.
[0029] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, but the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this utility model, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model, should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A water pan for an air conditioner, comprising a water pan body (1), characterized in that: The bottom wall of the water receiving tray body (1) is provided with a protrusion (2) that is inclined to the left and right sides. Triangular blocks (3) are provided inside the left and right sides of the water receiving tray body (1). Drainage outlets (4) are provided through the middle of both sides of the water receiving tray body (1). A drain pipe (5) is fixedly installed on the outside of the water receiving tray body (1) at the drain outlet (4). The left and right sides of the protrusion (2) are provided with a flow guiding and anti-blocking component (6) for guiding water and blocking impurities.
2. The drain pan for an air conditioner of claim 1, wherein: The bottom wall of the water receiving tray body (1) is provided with a downward inclined groove (7) at the middle opening of the triangular block (3), and the drain outlet (4) is connected to the inclined end of the inclined groove (7).
3. The water receiving tray for an air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that: An anti-overflow part (8) is fixedly installed on both sides of the inclined groove (7), and the anti-overflow part (8) protrudes from the side of the inclined groove (7).
4. The water receiving tray for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flow guiding and anti-blocking component (6) includes baffle one (9), baffle two (10), baffle three (11), baffle four (12) and baffle five (13) fixedly installed on the top side surface of the protrusion (2), and a flow guiding space is formed between each pair of adjacent baffles.
5. The water tray for an air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that: There is a gap between the two ends of the first (9) and the third (11) of the baffle and the inner wall of the water receiving tray body (1), there is a gap in the middle of the second (10) and the fourth (12) of the baffle, and there is a gap between the fifth (13) and the triangular block (3).
6. The water receiving tray for an air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The flow guiding space is provided with a protruding blocking plate (14), and the blocking plate (14) is in the shape of a right trapezoid.
7. The water receiving tray for an air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that: The blocking plate (14) has a rough friction surface (15) on one side of the right angle.