Water pan and air conditioner

Abstract

The application provides a water receiving tray and an air conditioner. The air conditioner is provided with an air outlet part, the air outlet part is provided with an air outlet space, the water receiving tray comprises: a water receiving part provided with a water receiving groove; and a transition part connected with the water receiving part and located between the air outlet part and the water receiving part, and the transition part comprises a thinning part, the thickness of the thinning part is smaller than the thickness of the water receiving part, so as to reduce the heat transfer between the water receiving part and the air outlet part. The application sets the transition part between the water receiving part and the air outlet part, and the transition part comprises the thinning part, which is used for reducing the heat transfer between the water receiving part and the air outlet part, which is equivalent to cutting off the cold bridge between the water receiving part and the air outlet part, so as to reduce the influence of the low temperature of the water receiving part on the air outlet part, thereby being beneficial to improving the temperature of the air outlet part in the refrigeration mode, being beneficial to reducing the risk of condensation of the air outlet part causing water droplets, and further being beneficial to improving the use experience of the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to, but is not limited to, the field of household appliance technology, and more specifically, to a water tray and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, air conditioners are equipped with air outlets, which have air outlet spaces. During air conditioner use, condensation easily forms on the air outlets, causing water dripping and resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide a water collection tray and an air conditioner, which helps to improve the problem of water dripping caused by condensation at the air outlet during the use of the air conditioner, thereby improving the user experience.

[0004] This application provides a water collection tray for use in an air conditioner. The air conditioner has an air outlet and an air outlet space. The water collection tray includes: a water receiving part with a water receiving trough; and a transition part connected to the water receiving part and located between the air outlet and the water receiving part. The transition part includes a thinning part with a thickness less than that of the water receiving part, so as to reduce heat transfer between the water receiving part and the air outlet.

[0005] The water receiving tray provided in this application embodiment has a transition section between the water receiving part and the air outlet part. Since the transition section includes a thinning part, it is used to reduce the heat transfer between the water receiving part and the air outlet part. This is equivalent to cutting off the cold bridge between the water receiving part and the air outlet part, thereby reducing the impact of the low temperature of the water receiving part on the air outlet part. This is beneficial to increasing the temperature of the air outlet part in the cooling mode, reducing the risk of condensation and dripping water in the air outlet part, and thus improving the user experience.

[0006] Based on the above technical solution, the following improvements can be made to this application.

[0007] In an exemplary embodiment, the transition portion further includes a sealing portion and a connecting portion; the sealing portion is connected to the water receiving portion and is configured to seal against the first air guide plate of the air conditioner; the connecting portion is located between the sealing portion and the thinning portion and is smoothly connected to both the sealing portion and the thinning portion; the thinning portion is configured to be connected to the air outlet portion; the thickness of the thinning portion is less than the thickness of the connecting portion and less than the thickness of the sealing portion.

[0008] In one exemplary embodiment, the width of the sealing portion is greater than 1.5 mm; and / or, the width of the connecting portion is less than 4 mm; and / or, the width of the thinning portion is greater than 1 mm and less than 10 mm.

[0009] In one exemplary embodiment, the thickness of the thinned portion is less than 1 mm.

[0010] In one exemplary embodiment, the water receiving tray further includes the air outlet, which is connected to the transition portion; wherein the air outlet, the transition portion, and the water receiving portion are configured as an integral structure; or, at least two of the air outlet, the transition portion, and the water receiving portion are configured as separate assembly structures.

[0011] In one exemplary embodiment, the inner wall surface of the thinned portion is smoothly connected to the inner wall surface of the air outlet portion.

[0012] In one exemplary embodiment, the thickness of the thinned portion is less than the thickness of the air outlet portion, so that the thinned portion and the air outlet portion enclose a clearance space located on the lower side of the thinned portion.

[0013] In one exemplary embodiment, the air outlet is located at the end of the water receiving tray in the width direction.

[0014] This application also provides an air conditioner, including a housing, the housing including a water receiving tray as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0015] In an exemplary embodiment, the housing further includes an outer shell and an air guide support. The air conditioner further includes an air guide mechanism. The air guide support is connected to the outer shell, and the water tray is connected to the outer shell and the air guide support. An air duct is provided inside the outer shell. The air outlet and the air guide support enclose a first air outlet communicating with the air outlet space. The air guide support is provided with a second air outlet. The first air outlet and the second air outlet have different air outlet directions. The first air outlet is configured to communicate with the air duct to form a first air outlet channel, and the second air outlet is configured to communicate with the air duct to form a second air outlet channel. The air guide mechanism includes a first air guide plate and a second air guide plate movably connected to the air guide support. The first air guide plate and the second air guide plate cooperate to control the opening and closing of the first air outlet and the second air outlet, so that the air conditioner has: a first air outlet mode where the first air outlet channel is open and the second air outlet channel is closed, a second air outlet mode where the first air outlet channel is closed and the second air outlet channel is open, and a third air outlet mode where both the first air outlet channel and the second air outlet channel are open. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 A cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner in side-discharge mode provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0017] Figure 2 A cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner in the down-discharge mode provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0018] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the first air guide plate provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A partially enlarged structural diagram of the air conditioner;

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a partially enlarged structural schematic of the air conditioner.

[0021] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0022] 11 Outer shell, 12 Water tray, 121 Air outlet, 1211 Air outlet space, 1212 First air outlet wall, 122 Water inlet, 1221 Water trough, 1222 First side wall, 123 Transition section, 1231 Thinning section, 1232 Sealing section, 1233 Connecting section, 1234 Clearance space, 13 Air guide support, 14 Air duct, 151 First air outlet, 152 Second air outlet, 1521 First sub-air outlet, 1522 Second sub-air outlet;

[0023] 21 First air guide plate, 211 Substrate, 212 Insulation layer, 213 Step section, 22 Second air guide plate;

[0024] 3. Indoor heat exchanger; 4. Fan;

[0025] in, Figure 1 and Figure 2 The dashed arrows in the image indicate the direction of airflow. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The principles and features of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only for explaining this application and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0027] Research has found that the reason why condensation and dripping water easily occur at the air outlet of air conditioners in related technologies is as follows: the water collection tray is located below the evaporator, and in cooling mode, it collects the low-temperature condensate dripping from the evaporator, resulting in a low temperature. The close proximity of the water collection tray to the air outlet creates a cold bridge, further lowering the temperature of the air outlet. Consequently, when the warmer air comes into contact with the air outlet, condensation occurs, causing dripping water.

[0028] Therefore, this application provides a water receiving tray 12 for use in air conditioning. The air conditioner can be, but is not limited to, an air conditioner with dual air outlets.

[0029] like Figure 2As shown, the air conditioner has an air outlet 121, and the air outlet 121 has an air outlet space 1211. This air outlet 121 can be the lower air outlet of an air conditioner with dual air outlets, configured to direct airflow downwards. The air conditioner can also have a side air outlet, configured to direct airflow forwards, such as... Figure 1 As shown. When the air conditioner is discharging air from the side, there is little or no airflow passing through the lower air outlet, but the transfer of cold energy in the water tank 1221 is not affected, resulting in more pronounced condensation in the lower air outlet 121.

[0030] like Figure 4 As shown, the water receiving tray 12 includes: a water receiving part 122 (the part to the right of the dividing line L1) and a transition part 123 (the part between the dividing lines L1 and L4).

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, the water receiving part 122 is provided with a water receiving groove 1221. The transition part 123 is connected to the water receiving part 122 and is located between the air outlet part 121 and the water receiving part 122. Furthermore, the transition part 123 includes a thinning part 1231 (the portion between limits L3 and L4), as shown... Figure 4 As shown, the thickness of the thinned portion 1231 is less than the thickness of the water receiving portion 122, so as to reduce the heat transfer between the water receiving portion 122 and the air outlet portion 121.

[0032] The water receiving tray 12 provided in this application embodiment has a transition portion 123 between the water receiving portion 122 and the air outlet portion 121. Since the transition portion 123 includes a thinning portion 1231, it is used to reduce the heat transfer between the water receiving portion 122 and the air outlet portion 121. This is equivalent to cutting off the cold bridge between the water receiving portion 122 and the air outlet portion 121. This can reduce the impact of the low temperature of the water receiving portion 122 on the air outlet portion 121, thereby helping to increase the temperature of the air outlet portion 121 in the cooling mode, reducing the risk of condensation and dripping water in the air outlet portion 121, and thus improving the user experience.

[0033] The air outlet 121 can be roughly prism-shaped, enclosing an air outlet space 1211 that is also roughly prism-shaped. For example... Figure 4As shown, the inner wall of the air outlet 121 may include a first air outlet wall 1212, and the inner wall of the water receiving part 122 may include a first side wall 1222. A transition part 123 is located between the first air outlet wall 1212 and the first side wall 1222. Since the first side wall 1222 is the area in direct contact with the air duct 14, it is completely cold in cooling mode. The first air outlet wall 1212 is the part of the air outlet 121 closest to the water receiving part 122, so the cold bridge is mainly formed between the first side wall 1222 and the first air outlet wall 1212. Furthermore, the first air outlet wall 1212 has the lowest temperature and is most prone to condensation. Therefore, providing a transition part 123 between the first side wall 1222 and the first air outlet wall 1212 can effectively reduce the amount of cold air transferred from the water receiving part 122 to the first air outlet wall 1212, thereby helping to prevent condensation from occurring on the air outlet wall.

[0034] In some embodiments, along the direction from the first sidewall 1222 to the first air outlet wall 1212, the first sidewall 1222 extends obliquely upward and toward the first air outlet wall 1212, such as... Figure 4 As shown. In other words, the first sidewall 1222 is inclined, and the upper end of the first sidewall 1222 extends inclinedly toward the first air outlet wall 1212.

[0035] In this way, the first sidewall 1222 can also play a guiding role, which is conducive to guiding the airflow to the air outlet 121 and improving the wind speed distribution in the air outlet space 1211, making the wind speed distribution in the air outlet space 1211 tend to be uniform, thereby reducing the size of the backflow zone generated in the air outlet space 1211, reducing the risk of backflow zone generated in the air outlet space 1211, and thus further reducing the risk of condensation in the air outlet 121.

[0036] In some exemplary embodiments, the transition portion 123 further includes a sealing portion 1232 (the portion between the boundary lines L1 and L2) and a connecting portion 1233 (the portion between the boundary lines L2 and L3), such as Figure 4 As shown.

[0037] The sealing part 1232 is connected to the water receiving part 122, and the sealing part 1232 is configured to seal with the first air guide plate 21 of the air conditioner to ensure the airtightness of the air outlet space 1211 when no air is being discharged. Figure 3 As shown, the first air guide plate 21 may include a substrate 211 and an insulation layer 212 (such as a foamed layer) disposed on the substrate 211. The insulation layer 212 can be fitted with the sealing part 1232 to achieve a seal. The substrate 211 may be, but is not limited to, a plastic part.

[0038] like Figure 4As shown, the connecting part 1233 is located between the sealing part 1232 and the thinning part 1231, and is smoothly connected to both the sealing part 1232 and the thinning part 1231. This makes the structure of the transition part 123 more regular, easier to process and form, and also helps to reduce wind resistance. Furthermore, compared to the solution of setting a clearance part (for example, the clearance part may include multiple spaced ribs), the thinning part 1231 of this solution is a continuous sheet structure, which does not have the problem of air leakage, so the insulation component set at the clearance part can be omitted.

[0039] like Figure 4 As shown, the thinning portion 1231 is configured to be connected to the air outlet portion 121. The thickness of the thinning portion 1231 is less than the thickness of the connecting portion 1233 and less than the thickness of the sealing portion 1232, so that the transfer rate of cold energy from the water receiving portion 122 to the thinning portion 1231 is significantly reduced, thereby achieving a better cold insulation effect.

[0040] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the width W1 of the sealing part 1232 is greater than 1.5mm, which facilitates surface sealing and improves sealing reliability. Since the sealing part 1232 is in contact with the first air guide plate 21, the inner wall surface of the sealing part 1232 is not in contact with air. The connecting part 1233 and the thinning part 1231 can be configured to have gaps with the first air guide plate 21 to avoid interference or poor sealing when the contact area between the first air guide plate 21 and the transition part 123 is too large. At this time, the thickness of the connecting part 1233 is larger than that of the thinning part 1231, so the cold energy is still relatively easy to be conducted to the connecting part 1233.

[0041] like Figure 5 As shown, the width W2 of the connecting part 1233 is less than 4mm, which can expose less of the cold surface of the connecting part 1233, which helps to reduce the cold energy of the connecting part 1233 to be conducted to the air outlet 121 through the air, and thus also helps to improve the condensation phenomenon of the air outlet 121.

[0042] like Figure 5 As shown, the width W3 of the thinned portion 1231 is greater than 1 mm and less than 10 mm, which avoids the thinned portion 1231 being too narrow, resulting in poor insulation effect, and also avoids the thinned portion 1231 being too wide, resulting in low strength of the transition portion 123.

[0043] Of course, the width of the sealing part 1232, the width of the connecting part 1233, and the width of the thinning part 1231 are not limited to the above ranges and can be adjusted as needed.

[0044] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the thickness T of the thinned portion 1231 is less than 1 mm, which is beneficial for the thinned portion 1231 to play a better role in cold insulation.

[0045] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the water receiving tray 12 also includes an air outlet 121, which is connected to the transition section 123.

[0046] In other words, in this embodiment, the water tray 12 integrates an air outlet 121 in addition to the water receiving part 122 and the transition part 123. Therefore, it has both the function of receiving condensate and the function of air outlet, which can better meet the needs of air conditioners with dual air outlets (bottom air outlet and side water outlet) for receiving condensate and bottom air outlet.

[0047] In some embodiments, the air outlet 121, the transition portion 123, and the water receiving portion 122 are configured as an integral structure. This improves the connection strength and reliability of the water receiving portion 122, the transition portion 123, and the air outlet 121, and eliminates the assembly process between them. For example, the air outlet 121, the transition portion 123, and the water receiving portion 122 can be integrally molded by injection molding, which facilitates the reasonable arrangement of the shapes of the water receiving portion 122, the air outlet 121, the transition portion 123, etc., as needed.

[0048] In other embodiments, at least two of the air outlet 121, transition portion 123, and water receiving portion 122 are configured as separate assembly structures. For example, the water receiving portion 122, transition portion 123, and air outlet 121 can be formed separately and then assembled together by fastener connection, snap-fit, or other methods. Alternatively, the water receiving portion 122 and transition portion 123 can be integrally formed, while the air outlet 121 can be separately formed and then assembled together by fastener connection, snap-fit, or other methods.

[0049] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the inner wall surface of the thinned portion 1231 is smoothly connected to the inner wall surface of the air outlet portion 121, which helps to reduce wind resistance and facilitates the smooth flow of air into the air outlet portion 121.

[0050] In some exemplary embodiments, the thickness of the thinned portion 1231 is less than the thickness of the air outlet portion 121, so that the thinned portion 1231 and the air outlet portion 121 enclose a clearance space 1234 located on the lower side of the thinned portion 1231. The clearance space 1234 can also serve as a cold insulation function, which is beneficial to further improve the anti-condensation effect. A heat insulation element can be installed within the clearance space 1234, which can further isolate the heat transfer between the water receiving portion 122 and the air outlet portion 121, thus further improving the anti-condensation effect.

[0051] In some exemplary embodiments, the air outlet 121 is located at the end of the water receiving tray 12 in the width direction, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown. Compared to placing the air outlet 121 in the middle of the width direction of the water receiving tray 12, the structure of the water receiving tray 12 in this design is simpler and easier to process and form. The air outlet 121, the transition section 123, and the water receiving section 122 can be arranged along the width direction of the water receiving tray 12.

[0052] The air outlet 121 can be located downstream of the water receiving part 122. In this way, the distance between the air outlet 121 and the side air outlet of the air conditioner is small, which makes it easier for the air outlet 121 and the side air outlet to share the same air guide plate (such as the first air guide plate 21 described below), thereby simplifying the air guiding structure of the air conditioner.

[0053] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this application embodiment also provides an air conditioner, including a housing, the housing including the water receiving tray 12 of any of the above embodiments, and thus has all the above-mentioned beneficial effects, which will not be repeated here.

[0054] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the housing also includes an outer shell 11 and an air guide support 13. The air conditioner also includes an air guide mechanism. The air guide support 13 is connected to the outer shell 11, and the water tray 12 is connected to the outer shell 11 and the air guide support 13. An air duct 14 is provided inside the outer shell 11.

[0055] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the air outlet 121 and the air guide support 13 together form a first air vent 151 that communicates with the air outlet space 1211. The air guide support 13 is provided with a second air vent 152. The first air vent 151 and the second air vent 152 have different air outlet directions. The first air vent 151 is configured to communicate with the air duct 14 to form a first air outlet channel, and the second air vent 152 is configured to communicate with the air duct 14 to form a second air outlet channel. In other words, when the first air vent 151 is connected to the air duct 14, the air outlet channel formed by their connection is the first air outlet channel. In other words, when the second air vent 152 is connected to the air duct 14, the air outlet channel formed by their connection is the second air outlet channel.

[0056] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an indoor heat exchanger 3 and a fan 4 can be installed inside the air duct 14. When the fan 4 rotates, indoor air enters the air duct 14, exchanges heat with the indoor heat exchanger 3, and is then discharged into the indoor space through the air outlet channel, thus regulating the temperature of the indoor air.

[0057] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the air guiding mechanism includes a first air guide plate 21 and a second air guide plate 22 located inside the housing and movably connected to the housing. The first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 cooperate to control the opening and closing of the first air outlet 151 and the second air outlet 152, so that the air conditioner has a first air outlet mode where the first air outlet channel is open and the second air outlet channel is closed (e.g., Figure 2 As shown), the second air outlet mode (such as) where the first air outlet channel is disconnected and the second air outlet channel is open. Figure 1 (as shown in the figure), and a third air outlet mode in which both the first and second air outlet channels are open (not shown in the figure).

[0058] The air conditioner provided in this application embodiment has three air outlet modes by setting a first air outlet 151 and a second air outlet 152 with different air outlet directions, as well as a first air guide plate 21 and a second air guide plate 22 that cooperate with the first air outlet 151 and the second air outlet 152. This allows the air conditioner to have three air outlet modes, which makes it convenient for users to choose the air outlet mode according to their needs, which helps to meet the different air outlet needs of users and thus improves the user experience.

[0059] Furthermore, the first air vent 151 and the second air vent 152 only require the cooperation of the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 to control their opening and closing and achieve the switching of three air outlet modes, without the need for other wind-blocking or air-guiding components (such as movable volutes or other deformable or movable wind-blocking mechanisms), which helps to simplify the structure of the air conditioner and reduce production costs.

[0060] In this embodiment of the application, the air conditioner can be the indoor unit of a split air conditioner, such as a duct-type indoor unit or a wall-mounted indoor unit, or it can be a split air conditioner that includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, or it can be an integrated air conditioner.

[0061] In some embodiments, the first air vent 151 can be a downdraft vent, discharging air downwards; the second air vent 152 can be a side vent, discharging air horizontally. Therefore, the first air outlet mode is a downdraft mode, the second air outlet mode is a downdraft mode, and the third air outlet mode is a dual-air outlet mode. When the user needs rapid cooling or rapid heating, they can select the first air outlet mode, in which case the airflow will be discharged downwards through the first air outlet channel. Figure 2 As shown, this facilitates rapid temperature reduction or increase in the area below. When users want to avoid direct airflow, they can select the second air outlet mode, in which case the airflow is discharged laterally through the second air outlet channel, such as... Figure 1 As shown, this design facilitates long-distance airflow and avoids direct airflow onto the user. When the user wants uniform cooling or heating throughout the area, they can select the third airflow mode. In this mode, the airflow is blown out through both the first and second airflow channels, which can quickly adjust the temperature of the nearby area below and also deliver air over a long distance, allowing for rapid temperature adjustment in distant areas as well.

[0062] In related technologies, ordinary central air conditioning duct-type indoor units are typically embedded in the ceiling, with one air inlet and one air outlet, usually employing a bottom air intake and side air outlet configuration with an engineering grille (fixed air outlet direction). However, this air delivery method prevents the heated air from reaching the ground, resulting in a large air delivery blind spot and significant temperature differences between near and far areas. Some products are equipped with electric panels (adjustable air outlet direction) to adjust the air outlet direction, but these have disadvantages such as high cost, difficulty in home decoration matching, and installation difficulties, resulting in a relatively low actual standard installation rate. Some products use a bottom air outlet configuration, but this has the problem of the cooling air blowing directly onto people, leading to lower product acceptance.

[0063] The air conditioner provided in this application embodiment has two air outlets with different airflow directions, enabling three different airflow modes. Users can choose according to their needs. The first airflow mode solves the problem of hot air not reaching the ground in heating mode; the second airflow mode solves the problem of cold air blowing directly on people in cooling mode; and the third airflow mode solves the problems of large airflow blind spots and large temperature differences between near and far, effectively addressing the pain points of existing duct-type indoor units. Furthermore, this air conditioner can be paired with a standard engineering grille for better coordination with home décor, making it popular with users; or it can be paired with an electric control panel to further enhance the user experience.

[0064] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the second air outlet 152 includes a first sub-air outlet 1521 and a second sub-air outlet 1522 that are interconnected, and the second sub-air outlet 1522 is located between the first air outlet 151 and the first sub-air outlet 1521.

[0065] The first air guide plate 21 is rotatably connected to the housing and is configured to be in a first position relative to the housing, where the first air vent 151 is closed and the second sub-air vent 1522 is open (e.g., ...). Figure 1 (As shown), the second position of opening the first air vent 151 and the second sub-air vent 1522 (not shown in the figure), and the third position of opening the first air vent 151 and closing the second sub-air vent 1522 (as shown in the figure). Figure 2 Rotate between (as shown).

[0066] The second air guide plate 22 is rotatably connected to the housing and is configured to be in a fourth position relative to the housing, closing the first sub-air vent 1521 (e.g., Figure 2 (as shown) and the fifth position of opening the first sub-vent 1521 (as shown) Figure 1 Rotate between (as shown).

[0067] When the first air guide plate 21 is in the third position and the second air guide plate 22 is in the fourth position, the first air vent 151 is open and the second air vent 152 is closed, and the air conditioner is in the first air outlet mode. Figure 2 As shown.

[0068] When the first air guide plate 21 is in the first position and the second air guide plate 22 is in the fifth position, the first air vent 151 is closed and the second air vent 152 is open, and the air conditioner is in the second air outlet mode. Figure 1 As shown.

[0069] When the first air guide plate 21 is in the second position and the second air guide plate 22 is in the fifth position, the first air vent 151 opens and the second air vent 152 opens, and the air conditioner is in the third air outlet mode.

[0070] In other words, the first air guide plate 21 is used to control the opening and closing of the first air vent 151 and the second sub-air vent 1522 (a part of the second air vent 152). The second air guide plate 22 is used to control the opening and closing of the first sub-air vent 1521 (the other part of the second air vent 152). Therefore, the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 jointly control the opening and closing of the second air vent 152. In this way, the widths of the first air vent 151 and the second air vent 152 can be set to different sizes, and the widths of the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 will not be too large, which is beneficial to optimizing the structural layout of the air conditioner and reducing its size.

[0071] In some exemplary embodiments, the first air guide plate 21 has a stepped portion 213 at one end near the water receiving tray 12, such as... Figure 3 As shown. Based on the first air guide plate 21 closing the first air outlet 151, a portion of the wall surface of the stepped portion 213 is sealed to the sealing portion 1232 of the water receiving tray 12, and the remaining wall surface of the stepped portion 213 has gaps between it and the connecting portion 1233 and the thinned portion 1231 of the water receiving tray 12, as shown. Figure 4 As shown. This helps reduce the risk of condensation at the air outlet 121. The end of the second air guide plate 22 can also be provided with a stepped portion 213, which facilitates the sealing of the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 when closing the second air outlet 152 through the two stepped portions 213, and prevents the sealing portion 1232 from being too thick.

[0072] Of course, the first air guide plate 21 and the second air guide plate 22 can also control the opening and closing of the first air outlet 151 and the second air outlet 152 respectively. Alternatively, the air conditioner may have only one air outlet (i.e., the air outlet corresponding to the air outlet space 1211 of the air outlet section 121).

[0073] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "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 based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not 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.

[0074] 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 at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0075] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," 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 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, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0076] In this application, unless otherwise expressly 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.

[0077] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. 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.

[0078] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A water collection tray, used in air conditioning, characterized in that, The air conditioner is provided with an air outlet, the air outlet has an air outlet space, and the water receiving tray includes: The water receiving part is equipped with a water receiving trough; and A transition section is connected to the water receiving section and located between the air outlet section and the water receiving section. The transition section includes a thinning section, the thickness of which is less than the thickness of the water receiving section, so as to reduce heat transfer between the water receiving section and the air outlet section.

2. The water receiving tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transition section also includes a sealing section and a connecting section; The sealing part is connected to the water receiving part, and the sealing part is configured to seal with the first air guide plate of the air conditioner. The connecting portion is located between the sealing portion and the thinning portion, and is smoothly connected to both the sealing portion and the thinning portion. The thinning portion is configured to be connected to the air outlet portion; the thickness of the thinning portion is less than the thickness of the connecting portion and less than the thickness of the sealing portion.

3. The water receiving tray according to claim 2, characterized in that, The width of the sealing portion is greater than 1.5 mm; and / or The width of the connecting portion is less than 4mm; and / or The width of the thinned portion is greater than 1 mm and less than 10 mm.

4. The water receiving tray according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The thickness of the thinned portion is less than 1 mm.

5. The water receiving tray according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The water receiving tray also includes the air outlet, which is connected to the transition section; The air outlet, the transition section, and the water receiving section are configured as an integral structure; or, at least two of the air outlet, the transition section, and the water receiving section are configured as separate assembly structures.

6. The water receiving tray according to claim 5, characterized in that, The inner wall surface of the thinned section is smoothly connected to the inner wall surface of the air outlet section.

7. The water receiving tray according to claim 6, characterized in that, The thickness of the thinned portion is less than the thickness of the air outlet portion, so that the thinned portion and the air outlet portion together enclose a clearance space located on the lower side of the thinned portion.

8. The water receiving tray according to claim 5, characterized in that, The air outlet is located at the end of the water receiving tray in the width direction.

9. An air conditioner, characterized in that, It includes a housing, the housing comprising a water receiving tray as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that, The housing also includes an outer shell and an air guide support; the air conditioner also includes an air guide mechanism; the air guide support is connected to the outer shell; the water receiving tray is connected to the outer shell and the air guide support; an air duct is provided inside the outer shell. The air outlet and the air guide support together form a first air outlet that communicates with the air outlet space. The air guide support is provided with a second air outlet. The first air outlet and the second air outlet have different air outlet directions. The first air outlet is configured to communicate with the air duct to form a first air outlet channel, and the second air outlet is configured to communicate with the air duct to form a second air outlet channel. The air guiding mechanism includes a first air guide plate and a second air guide plate movably connected to the air guide support; the first air guide plate and the second air guide plate cooperate to control the opening and closing of the first air outlet and the second air outlet, so that the air conditioner has: a first air outlet mode in which the first air outlet channel is open and the second air outlet channel is closed, a second air outlet mode in which the first air outlet channel is closed and the second air outlet channel is open, and a third air outlet mode in which both the first air outlet channel and the second air outlet channel are open.

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