Water receiving device and air conditioner

Abstract

This application relates to the field of air conditioner technology and discloses a water receiving device and an air conditioner. The water receiving device provided in this application includes a first water receiving component with a first flow channel and a first water inlet. The first flow channel penetrates the first water receiving component, and the first water inlet communicates with the first flow channel. A cover is movably disposed on the first water receiving component. A drain plug is movably disposed in the first flow channel. A power mechanism is used, with both the cover and the drain plug connected to the power mechanism. This water receiving device, by providing the cover and the drain plug, allows the power mechanism to drive the cover to seal the first water inlet when the first flow channel becomes blocked. Subsequently, the power mechanism drives the drain plug to slide back and forth along the opening direction of the first flow channel. The movement of the drain plug pushes the water and air in the first flow channel to pressurize the blockage, causing the blockage mixed with water and air to flow out of the first flow channel, thus solving the problem of pipe blockage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of air conditioner technology, and particularly relates to water receiving devices and air conditioners. Background Technology

[0002] When an air conditioner is cooling, the indoor unit will produce condensate, which is usually collected in a drip tray and then discharged outdoors through pipes. However, during the operation of the air conditioner, the condensate carries microorganisms and dust from the air as it flows through the drip tray and pipes. These microorganisms and dust gradually adhere and accumulate in the pipes, causing blockages.

[0003] Therefore, improvements to existing technologies are necessary.

[0004] The above information is provided as background information only to aid in understanding this disclosure and does not constitute an assertion or admission that any of the above content can be used as prior art relative to this disclosure. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a water receiving device and an air conditioner to solve the problem of pipe blockage.

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a water receiving device, including:

[0007] A first water receiving component, wherein a first flow channel and a first water inlet are provided on the first water receiving component, the first flow channel passes through the first water receiving component, and the first water inlet is connected to the first flow channel;

[0008] A capping component, which is movably disposed on the first water receiving component;

[0009] A drain plug, wherein the drain plug is movably disposed in the first flow channel;

[0010] The power mechanism is connected to both the cover and the drain plug.

[0011] The water receiving device has a water receiving mode and a dredging mode. When the water receiving device is in the dredging mode, the cover is sealed to the first water inlet, the dredging plug abuts against the first water receiving component and the cover, and the power mechanism drives the dredging plug to slide back and forth relative to the first water receiving component.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the power mechanism includes a first power component, a second power component, a transmission component, and a connecting component. The first power component is slidably connected to the external support housing, the first power component is fixedly connected to the transmission component, the second power component is drively connected to the transmission component, the connecting component is fixedly connected to the end of the transmission component away from the first power component, the cover has a sliding groove, the connecting component slides with the sliding groove, and the drain plug is fixedly connected to the transmission component.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the second power component includes a servo motor and a gear, the gear being sleeved on the output shaft of the servo motor, and the transmission component having a toothed groove, the gear meshing with the toothed groove.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the power mechanism includes a first drive member, a rotating arm, a second drive member, and a connecting rod;

[0015] The first driving member is connected to the rotating arm, and the rotating arm is connected to the sealing member. The first driving member is used to drive the rotating arm to rotate.

[0016] The second driving member is connected to the connecting rod, and the connecting rod is connected to the drain plug. The second driving member is used to drive the drain plug to slide back and forth relative to the first water receiving member.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the water receiving device further includes a second water receiving component, which is spaced apart from the first water receiving component. The second water receiving component has a second flow channel and a second water inlet, and the second flow channel passes through the second water receiving component.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the water receiving device further includes a drain component, which includes a first drain pipe, a second drain pipe, and a third drain pipe. The first drain pipe and the second drain pipe are both connected to the third drain pipe. The first drain pipe is connected to the first flow channel, the second drain pipe is connected to the second flow channel, and the third drain pipe is connected to an external drain pipe.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the drain element further includes a solenoid valve disposed on the second drain pipe.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the water receiving device further includes a first liquid level sensor and a second liquid level sensor, wherein the first liquid level sensor is disposed in the first flow channel and the second liquid level sensor is disposed in the second flow channel.

[0021] In one possible implementation, the water receiving device further includes a controller, and the first liquid level sensor, the second liquid level sensor, and the power mechanism are all electrically connected to the controller.

[0022] Secondly, embodiments of this application also provide an air conditioner, which includes a water receiving device as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] The water receiving device provided in this application embodiment, by opening a first flow channel and a first water inlet on the first water receiving component, allows the condensate from the air conditioner to flow into the first flow channel through the first water inlet and then be discharged through the first flow channel. By setting a cover and a drain plug, when the first flow channel is blocked, the power mechanism drives the cover to seal the first water inlet, and then the power mechanism drives the drain plug to slide back and forth along the opening direction of the first flow channel. The movement of the drain plug pushes the water and air in the first flow channel to exert pressure on the blockage in the first flow channel, causing the blockage itself to be destroyed or the blockage to fall off the wall of the first flow channel, thereby allowing the blockage mixed with water and air to flow out of the first flow channel, solving the problem of pipe blockage. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the water receiving device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first water receiving component and the sealing component provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0029] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the power mechanism provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0030] In the diagram: 1. First water receiving component; 11. First flow channel; 12. First water inlet; 2. Cover; 21. Slide groove; 3. Unblocking plug; 4. Power mechanism; 41. First power component; 42. Second power component; 43. Transmission component; 44. Connecting component; 5. Second water receiving component; 6. Drainage component; 61. First drain pipe; 62. Second drain pipe; 63. Third drain pipe; 64. Solenoid valve; 7. First liquid level gauge; 8. Second liquid level gauge. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To illustrate the possible application scenarios, technical principles, implementable specific solutions, and achievable objectives and effects of this application in detail, the following description, in conjunction with the listed specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, provides a detailed explanation. The embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this application and are therefore intended to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0032] In the description of this application, 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, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0033] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] This application provides a water receiving device and an air conditioner to solve the problem of pipe blockage. The following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0035] Please see Figure 1 This application provides a water receiving device, including a first water receiving component 1, a sealing component 2, a drain plug 3, and a power mechanism 4. The first water receiving component 1 has a first flow channel 11 and a first water inlet 12. The first flow channel 11 passes through the first water receiving component 1, and the first water inlet 12 communicates with the first flow channel 11. The sealing component 2 is movably disposed on the first water receiving component 1, and the drain plug 3 is movably disposed on the first flow channel 11. Both the sealing component 2 and the drain plug 3 are connected to the power mechanism 4. The water receiving device has a water receiving mode and a draining mode. When the water receiving device is in the draining mode, the sealing component 2 seals the first water inlet 12, the drain plug 3 abuts against the first water receiving component 1 and the sealing component 2, and the power mechanism 4 drives the drain plug 3 to slide back and forth relative to the first water receiving component 1.

[0036] By opening a first flow channel 11 and a first water inlet 12 on the first water inlet 1, the condensate from the air conditioner can flow into the first flow channel 11 through the first water inlet 12 and then be discharged through the first flow channel 11. By setting a cover 2 and a drain plug 3, when the first flow channel 11 is blocked, the power mechanism 4 drives the cover 2 to cover the first water inlet 12. Then, the power mechanism 4 drives the drain plug 3 to slide back and forth along the opening direction of the first flow channel 11. The movement of the drain plug 3 pushes the water and air in the first flow channel 11 to pressurize the blockage in the first flow channel 11, causing the blockage to be destroyed or to fall off the wall of the first flow channel 11. Thus, the blockage mixed with water and air flows out of the first flow channel 11, solving the problem of pipe blockage.

[0037] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the first water receiving component 1 is arranged in a cylindrical shape, and the first water inlet 12 is opened on the top side of the first water receiving component 1. The cover component 2 is arranged in a long strip shape, and the cross-section of the cover component 2 is arc-shaped. The outer wall of the cover component 2 abuts against the inner wall of the first flow channel 11. The cover component 2 can rotate relative to the first water receiving component 1 with the core axis as the center. When the water receiving device is in the water receiving mode, the cover component 2 rotates to the bottom side of the first flow channel 11 so that the condensate water of the air conditioner can fall into the first flow channel 11 through the first water inlet 12; when the water receiving device is in the unblocking mode, the cover component 2 rotates to the top side of the first flow channel 11, and the cover component 2 seals the first water inlet 12.

[0038] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The unblocking plug 3 is shaped like a frustum. The diameter of one end of the unblocking plug 3 is smaller than the diameter of the first flow channel 11, and the diameter of the other end is larger than the diameter of the first flow channel 11, so that one end of the unblocking plug 3 can extend into the first flow channel 11. When the water receiving device is in the water receiving mode, the unblocking plug 3 is placed at one end of the sealing member 2; when the water receiving device is in the unblocking mode, the unblocking plug 3 is placed into the first flow channel 11, and the other end of the unblocking plug 3 squeezes the first water receiving member 1 and the sealing member 2 to reduce the amount of water or gas in the first flow channel 11 that is discharged from the gap between the first water receiving member 1 and the sealing member 2. Furthermore, the drain plug 3 is made of a soft material. In this embodiment, the drain plug 3 is made of rubber so that when the drain plug 3 is inserted into the first flow channel 11, the drain plug 3 can deform to block one end of the first flow channel 11. As the drain plug 3 slides back and forth along the opening direction of the first flow channel 11, the drain plug 3 can push the water and air in the first flow channel 11 to pressurize the blockage in the first flow channel 11, causing the blockage itself to be destroyed or the blockage to fall off the wall of the first flow channel 11. This allows the blockage mixed with water and air to flow out of the first flow channel 11, solving the problem of pipe blockage.

[0039] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3 The power mechanism 4 is used to drive the cap 2 to rotate relative to the first water receiving part 1 with the core axis of the first water receiving part 1 as the center, and to drive the unblocking plug 3 to slide back and forth along the opening direction of the first flow channel 11. In this embodiment, the power mechanism 4 includes a first power component 41, a second power component 42, a transmission component 43, and a connecting component 44. The first power component 41 is disposed at one end of the first water receiving component 1. The first power component 41 is slidably connected to the external support housing so that the first power component 41 can slide relative to the external support housing along the opening direction of the first flow channel 11. The transmission component 43 is connected to the first power component 41. In this embodiment, the first power component 41 is a servo motor. One end of the transmission component 43 is coaxially fixedly connected to the output shaft of the first power component 41. The connecting component 44 is fixedly connected to the end of the transmission component 43 away from the first power component 41. The cover component 2 is provided with a groove 21 extending along the opening direction of the first flow channel 11. The connecting component 44 slides and engages with the groove 21 so that the first power component 41 can drive the cover component 2 to rotate through the transmission component 43 and the connecting component 44. The drain plug 3 is fixedly sleeved on the transmission component 43. The second power component 42 includes a servo motor and a gear. The gear is sleeved on the output shaft of the second power component 42. The transmission component 43 has a tooth groove. The gear meshes with the tooth groove so that the second power component 42 can drive the drain plug 3 to slide back and forth through the gear and the transmission component 43.

[0040] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3 When the water receiving device enters the unblocking mode, the first power component 41 drives the cover component 2 to rotate until the cover component 2 seals the first water inlet 12. Subsequently, the second power component 42 drives the gear to rotate. The rotation of the gear drives the transmission component 43 to move along the opening direction of the first flow channel 11, thereby driving the unblocking plug 3 to slide along the opening direction of the first flow channel 11. Since the first power component 41 is slidably connected to the external support housing, the first power component 41 also moves along the opening direction of the first flow channel 11. Since the connecting component 44 is slidably engaged with the slide groove 21, the transmission component 43 can slide relative to the cover component 2 while moving along the opening direction of the first flow channel 11, thus preventing the cover component 2 from moving with the movement of the transmission component 43.

[0041] In some embodiments of this application, the power mechanism 4 includes a first driving member, a rotating arm, a second driving member, and a connecting rod. The first driving member is connected to the rotating arm, and the rotating arm is connected to the cover 2. The first driving member is used to drive the rotating arm to rotate. The second driving member is connected to the connecting rod, and the connecting rod is connected to the drain plug 3. The second driving member is used to drive the drain plug 3 to slide back and forth relative to the first water receiving member 1. By setting the first driving member and the rotating arm to control the rotation of the cover 2, and setting the second driving member and the connecting rod to control the sliding of the drain plug 3, the influence of the first driving member providing power on the second driving member, or the influence of the second driving member providing power on the first driving member, can be reduced, thereby improving the stability of the power mechanism 4.

[0042] Please see Figure 1 The water receiving device also includes a second water receiving component 5, a drain component 6, a first liquid level sensor 7, a second liquid level sensor 8, and a controller. The second water receiving component 5 is spaced apart from the first water receiving component 1. The second water receiving component 5 has a second flow channel and a second water inlet, with the second flow channel penetrating through it. The second water receiving component 5 is used to collect condensate from another area of ​​the air conditioner. The cooperation between the first water receiving component 1 and the second water receiving component 5 allows for the collection of condensate from more areas.

[0043] Please see Figure 1 The drainage from the first water receiving component 1 and the second water receiving component 5 is collected in the drainage component 6. The drainage component 6 includes a first drainage pipe 61, a second drainage pipe 62, a third drainage pipe 63, and a solenoid valve 64. The first drainage pipe 61 and the second drainage pipe 62 are both connected to the third drainage pipe 63. The first drainage pipe 61 is connected to the first flow channel 11 and is fixedly connected to the end of the first water receiving component 1 away from the power mechanism 4. The second drainage pipe 62 is connected to the second flow channel. The third drainage pipe 63 is connected to the external drain pipe. The solenoid valve 64 is located on the second drainage pipe 62. After the cover 2 is placed over the first water inlet 12, the solenoid valve 64 closes the second drain pipe 62. Then, the second power component 42 drives the unblocking plug 3 to advance. The unblocking plug 3 pushes the blockage in the first flow channel 11, mixed with water and air, out of the first flow channel 11. Then, the solenoid valve 64 opens the second drain pipe 62, and the second power component 42 drives the unblocking plug 3 to retract. Under the action of atmospheric pressure, the blockage in the second drain pipe 62 is destroyed or falls off the wall of the second flow channel, thereby clearing the blockage in the second drain pipe 62.

[0044] Please see Figure 1The first liquid level sensor 7 is installed in the first flow channel 11, and the second liquid level sensor 8 is installed in the second flow channel. The first liquid level sensor 7, the second liquid level sensor 8, the solenoid valve 64, the first power component 41, and the second power component 42 are all electrically connected to the controller. When the first liquid level sensor 7 or the second liquid level sensor 8 detects that the liquid level exceeds the threshold, the controller determines that the first water receiving component 1 or the second water receiving component 5 is blocked, and the controller controls the water receiving device to switch from water receiving mode to unblocking mode.

[0045] This application also provides an air conditioner that includes the water receiving device described above. Since the air conditioner has the aforementioned water receiving device, it possesses at least some or all of the beneficial effects of the aforementioned water receiving device, which will not be elaborated upon here.

[0046] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0047] Finally, it should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described in the text and drawings of this application, this should not limit the scope of patent protection of this application. Any technical solutions that are based on the essential concept of this application and utilize the content described in the text and drawings of this application, resulting in equivalent structural or procedural substitutions or modifications, as well as the direct or indirect application of the technical solutions of the above embodiments to other related technical fields, are all included within the scope of patent protection of this application.

Claims

1. A water receiving device, characterized in that, include: The first water receiving component (1) has a first flow channel (11) and a first water inlet (12) provided on it. The first flow channel (11) passes through the first water receiving component (1), and the first water inlet (12) is connected to the first flow channel (11). A cover (2) is movably disposed on the first water receiving part (1); Unblocking plug (3), wherein the unblocking plug (3) is movably disposed in the first flow channel (11); The power mechanism (4) is connected to both the cover (2) and the drain plug (3); The water receiving device has a water receiving mode and a dredging mode. When the water receiving device is in the dredging mode, the cover (2) covers the first water inlet (12), the dredging plug (3) abuts against the first water receiving part (1) and the cover (2), and the power mechanism (4) drives the dredging plug (3) to slide back and forth relative to the first water receiving part (1).

2. The water receiving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power mechanism (4) includes a first power component (41), a second power component (42), a transmission component (43), and a connecting component (44). The first power component (41) is slidably connected to the external support housing. The first power component (41) is fixedly connected to the transmission component (43). The second power component (42) is drively connected to the transmission component (43). The connecting component (44) is fixedly connected to the end of the transmission component (43) away from the first power component (41). The cover (2) has a sliding groove (21). The connecting component (44) slides and engages with the sliding groove (21). The drain plug (3) is fixedly connected to the transmission component (43).

3. The water receiving device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second power component (42) includes a servo motor and a gear. The gear is sleeved on the output shaft of the servo motor. The transmission component (43) has a tooth groove, and the gear meshes with the tooth groove.

4. The water receiving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power mechanism (4) includes a first driving member, a rotating arm, a second driving member, and a connecting rod; The first driving member is connected to the rotating arm, and the rotating arm is connected to the cover (2). The first driving member is used to drive the rotating arm to rotate. The second driving member is connected to the connecting rod, and the connecting rod is connected to the drain plug (3). The second driving member is used to drive the drain plug (3) to slide back and forth relative to the first water receiving member (1).

5. The water receiving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water receiving device further includes a second water receiving component (5), which is spaced apart from the first water receiving component (1). The second water receiving component (5) has a second flow channel and a second water inlet, and the second flow channel passes through the second water receiving component (5).

6. The water receiving device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water receiving device also includes a drain component (6), which includes a first drain pipe (61), a second drain pipe (62), and a third drain pipe (63). The first drain pipe (61) and the second drain pipe (62) are both connected to the third drain pipe (63). The first drain pipe (61) is connected to the first flow channel (11), the second drain pipe (62) is connected to the second flow channel, and the third drain pipe (63) is connected to an external drain pipe.

7. The water receiving device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The drainage component (6) also includes a solenoid valve (64), which is disposed on the second drainage pipe (62).

8. The water receiving device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The water receiving device also includes a first liquid level detector (7) and a second liquid level detector (8), wherein the first liquid level detector (7) is disposed in the first flow channel (11) and the second liquid level detector (8) is disposed in the second flow channel.

9. The water receiving device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The water receiving device also includes a controller, and the first liquid level detector (7), the second liquid level detector (8) and the power mechanism (4) are all electrically connected to the controller.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes a water receiving device as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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