Outdoor unit base plate, outdoor unit and air conditioner

By designing "L"-shaped and "I"-shaped guide channels in the outdoor unit chassis to form a "C"-shaped guide channel, the problem of the chassis being unable to adapt to heat exchangers of different structural types is solved, improving the drainage performance and air conditioning operating efficiency.

CN224364960UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-16GUANGDONG TCL INTELLIGENT HEATING & VENTILATING EQUIP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGDONG TCL INTELLIGENT HEATING & VENTILATING EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-21
Publication Date
2026-06-16

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing chassis cannot be adapted to heat exchangers of different structures, resulting in a decrease in drainage performance and affecting the operating efficiency and reliability of the air conditioning system.

Method used

Design an outdoor unit chassis comprising an "L"-shaped first guide channel and an "I"-shaped second guide channel, which are connected to form a "C"-shaped guide channel, which can be adapted to L-type and C-type heat exchangers. An auxiliary guide channel is added to improve drainage efficiency.

🎯Benefits of technology

It enables adaptation to heat exchangers with different structural types, improves the drainage performance, and enhances the operating efficiency and reliability of air conditioning.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an outdoor unit bottom disc, outdoor unit and air conditioner, this outdoor unit bottom disc includes bottom disc body, first flow guide groove and second flow guide groove, and the first flow guide groove is "L" type, and the bottom wall of first flow guide groove is provided with first drain hole, and first drain hole is used for the condensed water in first flow guide groove and is discharged bottom disc body, second flow guide groove is "I" type, and first flow guide groove is communicated with second flow guide groove, and first flow guide groove is cooperated with second flow guide groove and forms "C" type flow guide groove, the utility model discloses when installing L type heat exchanger, can by first flow guide groove and adapt, when installing C type flow guide groove, can through first flow guide groove and second flow guide groove cooperation and adapt, and then can make this outdoor unit bottom disc adapt two different structure type's heat exchanger.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning equipment technology, and in particular to an outdoor unit chassis, an outdoor unit, and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Split air conditioners generally consist of two parts: an outdoor unit and an indoor unit. The outdoor unit typically includes an outdoor heat exchanger, a fan, a compressor, and a chassis that supports the outdoor heat exchanger, compressor, and fan. The drainage performance of the chassis is one of the key factors affecting the operating efficiency and reliability of the air conditioner. However, existing chassis are generally only suitable for one type of heat exchanger (such as L-type heat exchangers or C-type heat exchangers). When a chassis adapted for an L-type heat exchanger is used to support a C-type heat exchanger, its drainage performance will be significantly reduced. Therefore, there is a lack of a chassis in the current technology that can adapt to different types of heat exchangers. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main objective of this utility model embodiment is to provide an outdoor unit chassis and air conditioner, aiming to improve the technical problem that the chassis in the prior art cannot be adapted to heat exchangers of different structural types.

[0004] An embodiment of this utility model provides an outdoor unit chassis, comprising:

[0005] Chassis body;

[0006] The first guide channel is L-shaped, and a first drain hole is provided on the bottom wall of the first guide channel. The first drain hole is used to discharge the condensate in the first guide channel to the chassis body.

[0007] The second guide channel is in the shape of an "I". The first guide channel and the second guide channel are connected. The first guide channel and the second guide channel cooperate to form a "C" shaped guide channel.

[0008] In some embodiments of this utility model, the bottom wall between the end of the first guide channel and the first drain hole is a first bottom wall. The first bottom wall is inclined, with one end of the first bottom wall near the first drain hole located near the ground side of the chassis body, and the other end of the first bottom wall away from the first drain hole located near the far side of the chassis body.

[0009] In some embodiments of this utility model, the bottom wall of the second guide channel is inclined, and the end of the bottom wall of the second guide channel connected to the first guide channel is located near the ground side of the chassis body, while the end of the bottom wall of the second guide channel away from the first guide channel is located near the ground side of the chassis body.

[0010] In some embodiments of this utility model, the first guide channel includes a main guide channel and a secondary guide channel connected in sequence. The main guide channel is arranged along the length direction of the chassis body, the first drain hole is arranged in the main guide channel, and the secondary guide channel is arranged along the width direction of the chassis body.

[0011] The second flow channel is connected to the end of the main flow sub-channel that is away from the secondary flow sub-channel.

[0012] In some embodiments of this utility model, a plurality of second drainage holes are also provided on the bottom wall of the first guide channel, and the plurality of second drainage holes are spaced apart from each other and from the first drainage hole.

[0013] In some embodiments of this utility model, the chassis body is further provided with a plurality of auxiliary guide channels, which are respectively connected to the first guide channel.

[0014] In some embodiments of this utility model, the chassis body is also provided with a plurality of auxiliary guide channels, which are connected sequentially to the first guide channel.

[0015] In some embodiments of this utility model, a plurality of heat exchanger support platforms are provided on the chassis body, and the plurality of heat exchanger support platforms are distributed at intervals along the length direction of the first guide groove and the second guide groove.

[0016] In some embodiments of this utility model, an outdoor unit is also provided, including the outdoor unit chassis described above.

[0017] In some embodiments of this utility model, an air conditioner is also provided, which includes the outdoor unit described above.

[0018] An embodiment of this utility model provides an outdoor unit chassis, an outdoor unit, and an air conditioner. The outdoor unit chassis is provided with an "L"-shaped first guide channel and an "I"-shaped second guide channel. By connecting the first and second guide channels, they can be matched to form a "C"-shaped guide channel. That is, when installing an L-shaped heat exchanger, it can be adapted by the first guide channel. When installing a C-shaped guide channel, it can be adapted by the cooperation of the first and second guide channels. Thus, the outdoor unit chassis can be adapted to two different types of heat exchangers. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model 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 utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the outdoor unit chassis according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the circumferential direction of the outdoor unit chassis according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the outdoor unit chassis and the C-type heat exchanger according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the outdoor unit chassis and the L-shaped heat exchanger in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Reference numerals: 10, outdoor unit chassis; 20, heat exchanger; 100, chassis body; 110, first guide channel; 111, main guide channel; 112, secondary guide channel; 120, second guide channel; 130, first drain hole; 140, second drain hole; 150, heat exchanger support platform; 160, auxiliary guide channel. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0027] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0029] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides an outdoor unit chassis 10, which includes a chassis body 100, a first guide channel 110, and a second guide channel 120. The first guide channel 110 is L-shaped, and a first drain hole 130 is provided on the bottom wall of the first guide channel 110 for draining condensate from the first guide channel 110 into the chassis body 100. The second guide channel 120 is I-shaped, and the first guide channel 110 and the second guide channel 120 are connected, forming a C-shaped guide channel.

[0030] The fact that the first guide channel 110 is "L" shaped does not mean that the first guide channel 110 only has an "L" shaped structure. Rather, it has other configurations in addition to having an "L" shaped structure. For example, the first guide channel 110 can be "T" shaped, and its horizontal "T" shaped first guide channel 110 has an "L" shaped structure.

[0031] The bottom wall of the second guide channel 120 is slightly higher than the bottom wall of the first guide channel 110, so that the condensate in the second guide channel 120 can flow into the first guide channel 110 and be discharged from the outdoor unit chassis 10 through the first drain hole 130.

[0032] It is understandable that the outdoor unit chassis 10 is equipped with an "L"-shaped first guide channel 110 and an "I"-shaped second guide channel 120. By connecting the first guide channel 110 and the second guide channel 120, the two can be matched to form a "C"-shaped guide channel. That is, when installing an L-shaped heat exchanger 20, it can be adapted by the first guide channel 110. When installing a C-shaped guide channel, it can be adapted by the first guide channel 110 and the second guide channel 120. Thus, the outdoor unit chassis 10 can be adapted to two different structural types of heat exchangers 20.

[0033] In some embodiments, the bottom wall between the end of the first guide channel 110 and the first drain hole 130 is a first bottom wall. The first bottom wall is inclined, with one end of the first bottom wall near the first drain hole 130 located near the ground side of the chassis body 100, and the other end of the first bottom wall away from the first drain hole 130 located near the far side of the chassis body 100.

[0034] Among them, the far-ground side of the chassis body 100 is the side of the chassis body 100 that is far away from the ground. Generally, the point where the chassis body 100 is farthest from the ground is taken as the far-ground base point; the near-ground side of the chassis body 100 is the side of the chassis body 100 that is close to the ground. Generally, the point where the chassis body 100 is closest to the ground is taken as the near-ground base point.

[0035] The first guide channel 110 has a first bottom wall between its two ends and the first drain hole 130.

[0036] It is understandable that the first bottom wall is inclined, and the end of the first bottom wall near the first drain hole 130 is set closer to the ground, while the end away from the first drain hole 130 is set closer to the far ground. That is, the height of the first bottom wall gradually decreases from the end away from the first drain hole 130 to the first drain hole 130, so that the condensate can flow smoothly into the first drain hole 130.

[0037] In some embodiments, the bottom wall of the second guide channel 120 is inclined, and the end of the bottom wall of the second guide channel 120 connected to the first guide channel 110 is located near the ground side of the chassis body 100, while the end of the bottom wall of the second guide channel 120 away from the first guide channel 110 is located near the far ground side of the chassis body 100.

[0038] It is understandable that the bottom wall of the second guide channel 120 is inclined, and the end connected to the first guide channel 110 is located near the ground, that is, the height of the end of the second guide channel 120 connected to the first guide channel 110 is lower; the end of the second guide channel 120 away from the first guide channel 110 is located near the far ground, that is, the height of the end of the second guide channel 120 away from the first guide channel 110 is higher. The height of the bottom wall of the entire second guide channel 120 gradually decreases from the end away from the first guide channel 110 to the end connected to the first guide channel 110, so that the condensate in the second guide channel 120 can flow smoothly into the first guide channel 110.

[0039] In some embodiments, the bottom wall of the second guide channel 120 is slightly higher than the bottom wall of the first guide channel 110 near the second guide channel 120, so that the condensate in the second guide channel 120 can flow smoothly into the first guide channel 110.

[0040] In some embodiments, the first guide channel 110 includes a main flow sub-channel 111 and a secondary flow sub-channel 112 connected in sequence. The main flow sub-channel 111 is arranged along the length direction of the chassis body 100, and a first drain hole 130 is provided in the main flow sub-channel 111. The secondary flow sub-channel 112 is arranged along the width direction of the chassis body 100. The second guide channel 120 is connected to the end of the main flow sub-channel 111 away from the secondary flow sub-channel 112.

[0041] In some embodiments, the first guide channel 110 has a plurality of auxiliary guide channels in addition to the main guide channel 111 and the secondary guide channel 112. The other auxiliary guide channels may be connected to the main guide channel 111 or to the secondary guide channel 112.

[0042] In some embodiments, a plurality of second drainage holes 140 are also provided on the bottom wall of the first guide channel 110, and the plurality of second drainage holes 140 are spaced apart from each other and from the first drainage hole 130.

[0043] It is understandable that setting multiple second drain holes 140 in conjunction with the first drain hole 130 for drainage can improve the drainage efficiency of the chassis body 100 and also prevent drainage failure when a single drain hole is blocked.

[0044] In some embodiments, the chassis body 100 is further provided with a plurality of auxiliary guide channels 160, which are respectively connected to the first guide channel 110. Specifically, the plurality of auxiliary guide channels 160 include a first auxiliary guide channel, a second auxiliary guide channel, and a third auxiliary guide channel. The first auxiliary guide channel, the second auxiliary guide channel, and the third guide channel are disposed on both sides of the first guide channel 110, and the first auxiliary guide channel, the second auxiliary guide channel, and the third guide channel are respectively connected to the first guide channel 110.

[0045] Understandably, adding an auxiliary guide channel 160 can increase the water contact area of ​​the chassis body 100.

[0046] In some embodiments, the chassis body 100 is further provided with a plurality of auxiliary guide channels 160, which are sequentially connected and then connected to the first guide channel 110. Specifically, the plurality of auxiliary guide channels 160 include a first auxiliary guide channel, a second auxiliary guide channel, and a third auxiliary guide channel. The first guide channel 110, the second guide channel 120, and the third guide channel are sequentially connected, and the end of the third guide channel away from the second guide channel 120 is connected to the first guide channel 110.

[0047] In some embodiments, a plurality of heat exchanger support platforms are provided on the chassis body 100, and the plurality of heat exchanger support platforms are distributed at intervals along the length direction of the first guide channel 110 and the second guide channel 120. That is, the plurality of heat exchanger support platforms are distributed on both sides of the first guide channel 110 and the second guide channel 120 to facilitate the chassis body 100 in fixing the heat exchanger 20.

[0048] In some embodiments, an outdoor unit is also provided, which includes the outdoor unit chassis 10 described above. Since the outdoor unit includes some or all of the embodiments of the outdoor unit chassis 10 described above, the outdoor unit has the beneficial effects of some or all of the embodiments described above, which will not be described in detail here.

[0049] In some embodiments, the present invention also provides an air conditioner that includes the outdoor unit described above. Since the air conditioner includes the outdoor unit, that is, it includes some or all of the embodiments of the outdoor unit chassis 10, the air conditioner has the beneficial effects of some or all of the embodiments of the outdoor unit chassis 10, which will not be described in detail here.

[0050] The above description is only an optional embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made based on the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings under the application concept of the present utility model, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An outdoor unit base pan, characterized by, The outdoor unit base pan comprises: a base pan body; a first flow guide groove in an "L" shape, a first drain hole being arranged on a bottom wall of the first flow guide groove, the first drain hole being used for draining condensed water in the first flow guide groove out of the base pan body; a second flow guide groove in an "I" shape, the first flow guide groove and the second flow guide groove being in communication, the first flow guide groove and the second flow guide groove cooperating to form a "C" shaped flow guide groove.

2. The outdoor unit pan according to claim 1, wherein, A first bottom wall is arranged between an end of the first flow guide groove and the first drain hole, the first bottom wall being arranged obliquely, an end of the first bottom wall close to the first drain hole being arranged close to a near-ground side of the base pan body, and an end of the first bottom wall away from the first drain hole being arranged close to a far-ground side of the base pan body.

3. The outdoor unit pan of claim 2, wherein, A bottom wall of the second flow guide groove is arranged obliquely, and an end of the bottom wall of the second flow guide groove connected to the first flow guide groove is arranged close to the near-ground side of the base pan body, and an end of the bottom wall of the second flow guide groove away from the first flow guide groove is arranged close to the far-ground side of the base pan body.

4. The outdoor unit pan of claim 1, wherein, The first flow guide groove comprises a main flow guide sub-groove and a secondary flow guide sub-groove connected in sequence, the main flow guide sub-groove being arranged along a length direction of the base pan body, the first drain hole being arranged in the main flow guide sub-groove, and the secondary flow guide sub-groove being arranged along a width direction of the base pan body. The second flow guide groove is connected to an end of the main flow guide sub-groove away from the secondary flow guide sub-groove.

5. The outdoor unit pan of claim 1, wherein, A plurality of second drain holes are arranged on the bottom wall of the first flow guide groove, the plurality of second drain holes being arranged spaced apart from each other, and the second drain holes being arranged spaced apart from each other.

6. The outdoor unit pan of claim 1, wherein, A plurality of auxiliary flow guide grooves are arranged on the base pan body, the auxiliary flow guide grooves being in communication with the first flow guide groove respectively.

7. The outdoor unit pan of claim 1, wherein, The plurality of auxiliary flow guide grooves are in communication in sequence and then in communication with the first flow guide groove.

8. The outdoor unit pan of claim 1, wherein, A plurality of heat exchanger support tables are arranged on the base pan body, the plurality of heat exchanger support tables being distributed spaced apart along a length direction of the first flow guide groove and the second flow guide groove.

9. An outdoor unit characterized by comprising: The outdoor unit base pan comprises any one of claims 1-8.

10. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: The outdoor unit base pan comprises claim 9.