Plasma generating device and air conditioner

Abstract

The application provides a plasma generating device and an air conditioner. The plasma generating device comprises a shell and a plasma generating module; the shell is provided with a first mounting groove, a first wiring groove, an air vent corresponding to the first mounting groove, and a wire passing port corresponding to the first wiring groove; the first mounting groove and the first wiring groove are located in the shell; the air vent and the wire passing port are in communication with an external space; the plasma generating module comprises a discharge assembly; the discharge assembly is arranged to generate plasma by discharge; the discharge assembly is mounted in the first mounting groove, so that the plasma can be discharged from the shell through the air vent; the first wiring groove and the wire passing port are used for passing a wire connected to the discharge assembly, so that the discharge assembly can be electrically connected to an external power supply through the wire. The plasma generating device can effectively kill mold in the air. The first wiring groove can position and guide the wire, thereby reducing the wiring difficulty.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to, but is not limited to, the field of air handling equipment technology, specifically to a plasma generator and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, some air conditioners use negative ion generators to purify the air. However, damp, cold, and poorly ventilated rooms are prone to mold growth, and negative ions do not have the function of eliminating mold. Long-term exposure to such an environment can pose health risks to people. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this application is to provide a plasma generating device and an air conditioner that can enable the air conditioner to have a mold-killing function.

[0004] This application provides a plasma generating device for use in an air conditioner. The plasma generating device includes a housing and a plasma generating module. The housing has a first mounting groove, a first wiring groove, a vent corresponding to and communicating with the first mounting groove, and a cable passage corresponding to and communicating with the first wiring groove. The first mounting groove and the first wiring groove are located inside the housing, and the vent and the cable passage communicate with the external space. The plasma generating module includes a discharge component, which is configured to generate plasma by discharge. The discharge component is installed in the first mounting groove so that the plasma can be discharged from the housing through the vent. The first wiring groove and the cable passage allow wires connected to the discharge component to pass through, so that the discharge component can be electrically connected to an external power source through the wires.

[0005] Because the discharge component of the plasma generator can discharge to generate plasma, it can also generate high-energy electrons and active particles. These high-energy electrons and active particles can collide with mold molecules in the air, destroy the cell structure of the mold, and make it inactive. These substances can be discharged through the air outlet of the plasma generator and reach the indoor space through the air outlet of the air conditioner, thereby effectively killing mold in the air and effectively solving the problem that damp, cold and poorly ventilated rooms are prone to mold growth and affect the health of users.

[0006] Furthermore, the first mounting slot serves to position and limit the installation of the discharge assembly, thereby improving installation efficiency. The first wiring slot positions and guides the wiring, reducing wiring difficulty and facilitating smooth connection between the discharge assembly and the external power supply, thus preventing messy wiring.

[0007] Based on the above technical solution, the following improvements can be made to this application.

[0008] In one exemplary embodiment, the housing includes a detachably connected mounting base and a cover, the cover being disposed on the mounting base and enclosing the cable passage opening, the first mounting groove and the first cable routing groove being disposed on the mounting base, and the vent being disposed on the cover.

[0009] In an exemplary embodiment, the cover includes a cover body and a cover shell connected to the cover body; the cover body is disposed on the mounting base and surrounds the cable passage with the mounting base; the cover body covers the first cable routing groove and a portion of the first mounting groove; the cover body has a clearance opening corresponding to and communicating with the first mounting groove; the cover shell is disposed on the clearance opening and has the vent, so that the vent communicates with the first mounting groove.

[0010] In an exemplary embodiment, the cover body includes a cover plate and a first side plate connected to the cover plate. The clearance opening is provided on the cover plate. The first side plate has a wire passage notch, which, together with the end of the first wire routing groove, forms the wire passage opening. The mounting base includes a base plate and a second side plate connected to the base plate. The second side plate and the base plate form the first mounting groove, and the first wire routing groove is provided on the base plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are offset from each other. The first side plate abuts against the base plate, and the second side plate abuts against the cover plate.

[0011] In one exemplary embodiment, the cover shell and the cover body are an integral structure; or, the cover shell and the cover body are separate assembly structures.

[0012] In an exemplary embodiment, one of the cover shell and the cover body is provided with a first buckle, and the other is provided with a first slot. The first buckle engages with the first slot to connect the cover shell and the cover body. And / or, one of the cover shell and the cover body is provided with a first positioning protrusion, and the other is provided with a first positioning groove. The first positioning protrusion is embedded in the first positioning groove to position the relative position of the cover shell and the cover body.

[0013] In one exemplary embodiment, one of the cover and the mounting base is provided with a second buckle, and the other is provided with a second slot. The second buckle and the second slot engage to make the cover and the mounting base snap together; and / or, one of the cover and the mounting base is provided with a second positioning protrusion, and the other is provided with a second positioning groove. The second positioning protrusion is embedded in the second positioning groove to position the relative position of the cover and the mounting base.

[0014] In one exemplary embodiment, the housing is provided with a third latch for engaging the plasma generator with the housing of the air conditioner.

[0015] In an exemplary embodiment, the first wiring groove includes a first sub-groove and a second sub-groove, the first sub-groove and the second sub-groove being spaced apart on both sides of the first mounting groove along the length direction of the housing; the cable passage includes a first sub-port and a second sub-port, the first sub-port being connected to the end of the first sub-groove, and the second sub-port being connected to the end of the second sub-groove.

[0016] In an exemplary embodiment, the plasma generating device further includes: an indicator light installed inside the housing, configured to display the status of the plasma generating module; the housing is also provided with a light-transmitting part, which is correspondingly arranged with the indicator light so that the light emitted by the indicator light can be transmitted through the light-transmitting part.

[0017] In an exemplary embodiment, the housing is further provided with a second mounting slot, the indicator light is fixed in the second mounting slot, and the first wiring slot is also configured to allow the wire of the indicator light to pass through.

[0018] In an exemplary embodiment, the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove are arranged along the length direction of the housing; the housing is also provided with a second wiring groove, the second wiring groove is connected to the first wiring groove, and the second wiring groove and the second mounting groove are arranged along the width direction of the housing.

[0019] This application also provides an air conditioner, including: a housing with an air outlet channel; and a plasma generator as described in any of the above embodiments, installed in the housing, wherein the air outlet channel is connected to the air vent of the plasma generator. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 A partial structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram of section A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a plasma generating device provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a plasma generator provided in some embodiments of this application after removing the cover;

[0024] Figure 5This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a plasma generating device provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a plasma generator provided in some embodiments of this application after removing the cover;

[0026] Figure 7 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the cover body from one perspective, provided for some embodiments of this application;

[0027] Figure 8 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the cover body from another perspective, provided for some embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cover provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0029] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0030] 1. Outer shell, 11. Cover body, 111. Cover body, 1111. Cover plate, 1112. First side plate, 1113. Second buckle, 1114. Wiring notch, 1115. Clearance opening, 1116. Light-transmitting part, 1117. First positioning protrusion, 1118. First slot, 1119. Second positioning protrusion, 112. Cover shell, 1121. First buckle, 1122. Vent, 1123. Third buckle, 1124. First positioning groove, 12. Mounting base, 121. Base plate, 122. Second side plate, 123. First mounting groove, 124. First wiring groove, 1241. First sub-groove, 1242. Second sub-groove, 125. Second mounting groove, 126. Second wiring groove, 127. Second positioning groove, 128. Second slot, 13. Wiring port;

[0031] 2 discharge components; 3 indicator lights; 100 plasma generator; 200 housing. Detailed Implementation

[0032] 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.

[0033] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, this application provides a plasma generating device 100 for use in air conditioning. The plasma generating device 100 includes a housing 1 and a plasma generating module.

[0034] Among them, such as Figures 3 to 6As shown, the outer casing 1 is provided with a first mounting groove 123, a first wiring groove 124, a vent 1122 corresponding to and communicating with the first mounting groove 123, and a cable passage 13 corresponding to and communicating with the first wiring groove 124. The first mounting groove 123 and the first wiring groove 124 are located inside the outer casing 1, and the vent 1122 and the cable passage 13 communicate with the external space.

[0035] The plasma generating module includes a discharge assembly 2, which is configured to generate plasma through discharge. The discharge assembly 2 is mounted in a first mounting slot 123 so that the plasma can be discharged from the outer casing 1 through a vent 1122. A first wiring slot 124 and a wiring port 13 allow wires connecting to the discharge assembly 2 to pass through, enabling the discharge assembly 2 to be electrically connected to an external power source. The external power source and the air conditioner's power source can be independent (i.e., the external power source supplies power to the discharge assembly 2, and the air conditioner's power source supplies power to other electrical components of the air conditioner), or they can be integrated (i.e., the air conditioner's power source supplies power to both other electrical components of the air conditioner and the discharge assembly 2).

[0036] During production, the discharge assembly 2 can be installed in the first mounting slot 123 of the housing 200, the wire is passed through the first wiring slot 124 and the wire outlet 13, and the discharge assembly 2 is connected to an external power supply so that the power supply can supply power to the discharge assembly 2. The plasma generator 100 is installed on the housing 200 of the air conditioner (e.g., Figure 1 As shown, the vent 1122 of the plasma generator 100 is connected to the air outlet duct of the air conditioner. In this way, when the discharge component 2 is energized, it can discharge to generate plasma. The plasma is discharged from the outer casing 1 of the plasma generator 100 through the vent 1122 and enters the air outlet duct of the air conditioner, and is discharged into the indoor space through the air outlet duct of the air conditioner.

[0037] Because the discharge component 2 of the plasma generator can discharge to generate plasma, it can also generate high-energy electrons and active particles. These high-energy electrons and active particles can collide with mold molecules in the air, destroy the cell structure of the mold, and make it lose its activity. These substances can be discharged through the air vent 1122 of the plasma generator and reach the indoor space through the air outlet of the air conditioner, thereby effectively killing mold in the air and effectively solving the problem that damp, cold and poorly ventilated rooms are prone to mold growth and affect the health of users.

[0038] Furthermore, the first mounting slot 123 can provide positioning and limiting for the installation of the discharge assembly 2, which helps to improve the installation efficiency of the discharge assembly 2. The first wiring slot 124 can provide positioning and guiding for the wires, which helps to reduce the difficulty of wiring, facilitates smooth connection between the discharge assembly 2 and the external power supply, and helps to avoid the occurrence of messy wires.

[0039] The plasma can be discharged along with the airflow in the outlet channel. Alternatively, it can spontaneously diffuse outward under the influence of negative pressure or concentration difference generated by the airflow.

[0040] In some exemplary embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 ,as well as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the outer casing 1 includes a detachably connected mounting base 12 and a cover 11. The cover 11 covers the mounting base 12 and encloses the mounting base 12 to form a cable passage 13. A first mounting groove 123 and a first cable routing groove 124 are provided on the mounting base 12, and a vent 1122 is provided on the cover 11.

[0041] During production, the mounting base 12 and the cover 11 can be disassembled, and the discharge assembly 2 can be placed into the first mounting slot 123 and fixed (e.g., Figure 4 and Figure 6 (As shown), then connect the discharge assembly 2 to the external power supply via a cable, and then cover it with the cover 11. This facilitates the installation of the discharge assembly 2 and the connection of the cable, reducing assembly difficulty. During later inspection and maintenance, the cover 11 and the mounting base 12 can be disassembled for easy repair and replacement of the discharge assembly 2.

[0042] In some exemplary embodiments, the cover 11 includes a cover body 111 and a cover shell 112 connected to the cover body 111, such as... Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown.

[0043] The cover body 111 is mounted on the mounting base 12, and together with the mounting base 12, forms a cable passage 13. The cover body 111 covers a portion of the first cable routing groove 124 and the first mounting groove 123. The cover body 111 has a clearance opening 1115 that corresponds to and communicates with the first mounting groove 123, such as... Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown. The cover 112 covers the clearance opening 1115 and has a vent 1122 so that the vent 1122 is connected to the first mounting groove 123.

[0044] This design protects the discharge assembly 2 and the wiring harness, preventing adverse effects from airflow within the exhaust duct. The clearance opening 1115 ensures that the plasma generated by the discharge assembly 2 can reach the vent 1122 via the clearance opening 1115 and then be discharged through the vent 1122. Furthermore, the cover 112 increases the distance between the vent 1122 and the discharge assembly 2, helping to prevent direct airflow from negatively impacting the performance of the discharge assembly 2.

[0045] Furthermore, when the plasma generator 100 is installed on the housing 200 of the air conditioner, only the cover 112 needs to be inserted into the air outlet duct of the air conditioner. This ensures that the plasma can enter the air outlet duct and be discharged, and also helps to prevent airflow, dust and other impurities in the air outlet duct from contacting the discharge component 2, thus improving the reliability of the discharge component 2.

[0046] The cover 112 can be a hollow shell structure, with the hollowed-out parts serving as vents 1122, such as... Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 9 As shown, this increases the airflow area, facilitating rapid plasma diffusion. The cover 112 may include a windward and leeward surface spaced apart, and a top surface located between the windward and leeward surfaces. The windward, leeward, and top surfaces may all have vents 1122, such as... Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 9 As shown. Such good ventilation helps to prevent condensation from forming in the plasma generator.

[0047] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the cover body 111 includes a cover plate 1111 and a first side plate 1112 connected to the cover plate 1111, with an clearance opening 1115 provided on the cover plate 1111. In this way, there is a certain gap between the mounting base 12 and the clearance opening 1115, so that the discharge assembly 2 has a suitable discharge space, which is beneficial to improving the discharge efficiency.

[0048] The first side plate 1112 is provided with a wire passage notch 1114, which together with the end of the first wiring groove 124 forms a wire passage opening 13. In this way, the wire passage opening 13 has a relatively large wire passage area, which makes it easier for the wire to be tilted, bent or otherwise manipulated outside the outer casing 1 as needed, so as to reasonably arrange the relative positions of the plasma generator 100 and the external power supply.

[0049] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, the mounting base 12 includes a base plate 121 and a second side plate 122 connected to the base plate 121. The second side plate 122 and the base plate 121 together form a first mounting groove 123, and a first wiring groove 124 is provided on the base plate 121. Thus, the structure of the mounting base 12 is relatively simple and easy to process and form.

[0050] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, the first side plate 1112 and the second side plate 122 are staggered. The first side plate 1112 abuts against the bottom plate 121, and the second side plate 122 abuts against the cover plate 1111. This helps to reduce the overall thickness of the outer shell 1, thereby reducing the volume of the plasma generator 100 and the space required for assembly.

[0051] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the cover 112 and the cover body 111 are an integral structure, which can reduce the number of parts included in the housing 200, thereby simplifying the assembly process.

[0052] In some exemplary embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the cover shell 112 and the cover body 111 are separate assembly structures, which can simplify the structure of each component of the shell 200 and facilitate the individual processing and molding of each component.

[0053] In some exemplary embodiments, one of the cover shell 112 and the cover body 111 is provided with a first latch 1121 (e.g., Figure 9 As shown), the other has a first card slot 1118 (as shown). Figure 7 As shown), the first buckle 1121 engages with the first slot 1118 to connect the cover 112 with the cover body 111. Figure 5 As shown.

[0054] The snap-fit ​​assembly method has a simple structure and is relatively convenient to assemble, which helps to improve assembly efficiency. Among them, there can be multiple first snaps 1121, which can be divided into two groups. The two groups of first snaps 1121 can be spaced apart along the width direction of the shell 200, so that the cover shell 112 and the cover body 111 are reliably connected and the force is relatively balanced.

[0055] In other embodiments, the cover 112 and the cover body 111 may also be connected by fasteners (such as screws) or by other means.

[0056] In some exemplary embodiments, one of the cover shell 112 and the cover body 111 is provided with a first positioning protrusion 1117 (e.g., Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown), the other is provided with a first positioning groove 1124 (as shown). Figure 9 (As shown). The first positioning protrusion 1117 is embedded in the first positioning groove 1124 to position the relative position of the cover shell 112 and the cover body 111, as shown. Figure 5 As shown.

[0057] This can increase the assembly speed of the cover shell 112 and the cover body 111, which is beneficial to improving the assembly efficiency of the plasma generator 100. As for the shape of the first positioning protrusion 1117, it is not limited and can include, but is not limited to: columnar, plate-shaped, block-shaped, strip-shaped, etc.

[0058] In some exemplary embodiments, one of the cover 11 and the mounting base 12 is provided with a second latch 1113 (e.g., Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown), the other has a second card slot 128 (as shown). Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown), the second buckle 1113 engages with the second slot 128 to connect the cover 11 with the mounting base 12. Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown.

[0059] The snap-fit ​​assembly method is simple in structure and convenient to assemble, which helps to improve assembly efficiency. Multiple second snap-fits 1113 can be used, and these can be divided into two groups. The two groups of second snap-fits 1113 can be spaced apart along the width of the housing 200, ensuring a reliable connection between the cover 11 and the mounting base 12 and relatively balanced force distribution. For a cover 11 comprising a cover body 111 and a cover shell 112, the second snap-fit ​​1113 or the second slot 128 can be provided on the cover body 111. When the cover body 111 comprises a cover plate 1111 and a first side plate 1112, the second snap-fit ​​1113 or the second slot 128 can be provided on the cover plate 1111.

[0060] In other embodiments, the cover 112 and the cover plate 1111 may also be connected by fasteners (such as screws) or by other means.

[0061] In some exemplary embodiments, one of the cover 11 and the mounting base 12 is provided with a second positioning protrusion 1119 (e.g., Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown), the other is provided with a second positioning groove 127 (as shown). Figure 6 As shown), the second positioning protrusion 1119 is embedded in the second positioning groove 127 to position the relative position of the cover 11 and the mounting base 12, as shown. Figure 5 As shown.

[0062] This can increase the assembly speed of the cover 11 and the mounting base 12, which is beneficial to improving the assembly efficiency of the plasma generator 100. The shape of the second positioning protrusion 1119 is not limited and can include, but is not limited to, columnar, plate-shaped, block-shaped, strip-shaped, etc. For a cover 11 that includes a cover body 111 and a cover shell 112, the second positioning protrusion 1119 or the second positioning groove 127 can be provided on the cover body 111. When the cover body 111 includes a cover plate 1111 and a first side plate 1112, the second positioning protrusion 1119 or the second positioning groove 127 can be provided on the cover plate 1111.

[0063] In some exemplary embodiments, the housing 1 is provided with a third latch 1123 (e.g. Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 9 As shown), the third clip 1123 is used to clip the plasma generator 100 onto the air conditioner housing 200, as follows. Figure 2 As shown.

[0064] The snap-fit ​​assembly method is simple in structure and convenient to assemble, which helps to improve the assembly efficiency between the plasma generator 100 and the air conditioner housing 200. Multiple third snap-fits 1123 can be used, and these can be divided into two groups. The two groups of third snap-fits 1123 can be spaced apart along the length of the housing 200, ensuring a reliable connection between the outer shell 1 and the air conditioner housing 200, and relatively balanced force distribution. For a design where the outer shell 1 includes the housing 200 and the mounting base 12, the third snap-fit ​​1123 can be located on the cover 11. For a design where the cover 11 includes the cover body 111 and the cover shell 112, the third snap-fit ​​1123 can be located on the cover shell 112.

[0065] In other embodiments, the plasma generating device may also be connected by fasteners (such as screws) or other means.

[0066] In some exemplary embodiments, the first wiring groove 124 includes a first sub-groove 1241 and a second sub-groove 1242, such as Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the first sub-slot 1241 and the second sub-slot 1242 are spaced apart on both sides of the first mounting slot 123 along the length of the outer casing 1.

[0067] The cable port 13 includes a first sub-port and a second sub-port. The first sub-port is connected to the end of the first sub-slot 1241, and the second sub-port is connected to the end of the second sub-slot 1242.

[0068] In this way, the positive and negative terminals of the discharge component 2 can be wired separately from different directions, which helps to avoid incorrect wiring.

[0069] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 6As shown, the plasma generator 100 also includes an indicator light 3, installed inside the housing 1, configured to display the status of the plasma generator module. The housing 1 also has a light-transmitting portion 1116 (such as...). Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown), the light-transmitting part 1116 is correspondingly provided with the indicator light 3 so that the light emitted by the indicator light 3 can be transmitted through the light-transmitting part 1116.

[0070] This allows for visualization of the status of the plasma generator 100, enabling users to clearly understand its status and improving the user experience.

[0071] For example: when indicator light 3 is on, it indicates that the plasma generator 100 is working; when indicator light 3 is off, it indicates that the plasma generator 100 has stopped working. Or, when indicator light 3 is green, it indicates that the plasma generator is normal; when indicator light 3 is red, it indicates that the plasma generator 100 is malfunctioning.

[0072] Of course, the light signals emitted by indicator light 3 are not limited to those mentioned above; they can also include changes in brightness, changes in flashing patterns, etc. The states indicated by indicator light 3 are also not limited to those mentioned above; they can also include changes in operating intensity, changes in operating duration, etc.

[0073] The specific form of indicator light 3 is not limited, and it can be, but is not limited to, LED beads, LED strips, LED bars, etc. The structure of the light-transmitting part 1116 is also not limited, and it can be, but is not limited to, light-transmitting holes, light-transmitting slits, light-transmitting windows, etc.

[0074] In one embodiment, indicator light 3 is a light strip, and the light-transmitting part 1116 is a light-transmitting slit corresponding to the light strip, such as... Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown. In this way, light can only pass through the slit, preventing the light from being too strong.

[0075] In some exemplary embodiments, the housing 1 is further provided with a second mounting groove 125, such as... Figure 6 As shown, the indicator light 3 is fixed in the second mounting slot 125, which helps to improve the positional reliability of the indicator light 3. The first wiring slot 124 is also configured to allow the wires of the indicator light 3 to pass through, so as to facilitate the wiring of the indicator light 3.

[0076] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 6As shown, the first mounting groove 123 and the second mounting groove 125 are arranged along the length of the outer casing 1. The outer casing 1 is also provided with a second wiring groove 126, which communicates with the first wiring groove 124, and the second wiring groove 126 and the second mounting groove 125 are arranged along the width of the outer casing 1. This allows the portion of the wires of the discharge assembly 2 located inside the outer casing 1 to be confined within the wiring grooves as much as possible, avoiding messy wiring.

[0077] like Figure 1 As shown, this application embodiment also provides an air conditioner, including: a housing 200 and a plasma generating device 100 as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0078] The housing 200 is provided with an air outlet channel. The plasma generator 100 is installed in the housing 200, and the air outlet channel is connected to the air inlet 1122 of the plasma generator.

[0079] The air conditioner provided in this application embodiment has all the above-mentioned beneficial effects because it includes the plasma generating device 100 of any of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0080] In some exemplary embodiments, the plasma generator 100 is installed at the air outlet of the air outlet duct. In this way, the substances generated by the plasma generator 100 can be discharged into the room as quickly as possible, which helps to accelerate the diffusion rate of substances such as plasma, high-energy electrons, and active particles, and thus helps to improve the mold-killing effect.

[0081] Of course, the plasma generator 100 can also be installed in other locations in the air outlet duct. As long as the substance generated by the discharge of the plasma generator 100 can be discharged into the room with the airflow, it can achieve the effect of eliminating mold.

[0082] In some exemplary embodiments, the air conditioner is a wall-mounted indoor unit, and the housing 200 includes a faceplate, such as... Figure 1 As shown. The faceplate has an air outlet, and the plasma generating module is mounted on the faceplate. The faceplate has a mounting opening, and the plasma generating module is mounted at the mounting opening from bottom to top.

[0083] Two examples are described below.

[0084] Example 1 (e.g.) Figure 3 and Figure 4 (As shown)

[0085] The plasma generating device 100 includes a housing 1 and a plasma generating module.

[0086] The outer casing 1 includes a cover body 11 and a mounting base 12. The cover body 11 includes a cover body 111 and a cover shell 112. The cover shell 112 and the cover body 111 are integrally formed. The cover body 111 includes a cover plate 1111 and a first side plate 1112. The first side plate 1112 has wire-passing notches 1114 at both ends along its length. The cover plate 1111 has a clearance opening 1115 in the middle. The cover shell 112 covers the clearance opening 1115. The cover shell 112 has a vent 1122 and two third latches 1123. The two third latches 1123 are located at both ends along the length of the cover shell 112. The cover body 111 has four second latches 1113, which are evenly divided into two groups, and the two groups of second latches 1113 are spaced apart and opposite to each other along the width direction of the cover body 111.

[0087] The mounting base 12 includes a base plate 121 and a second side plate 122, which together form a first mounting groove 123. The base plate 121 has a first sub-groove 1241 and a second sub-groove 1242 at both ends along its length. The mounting base 12 has four second slots 128, which are evenly divided into two groups, with the two groups of second slots 128 spaced apart along the width of the mounting base 12.

[0088] The plasma generating module includes a discharge assembly 2, which is fixed within the first mounting groove 123 and can be secured to the mounting base 12 by fasteners, snap-fitting, or other means. The cover 11 and the mounting base 12 are secured by four second snap-fits 1113 engaging with four second slots 128. Both ends of the discharge assembly 2 can be connected to an external power source via wires, which can be led out through the first sub-slot 1241 and the second sub-slot 1242, respectively.

[0089] The plasma generator 100 is installed from bottom to top at the mounting opening of the face frame. During installation, the cover 112 passes through the mounting opening from bottom to top until two third clips 1123 are engaged with the wall surface around the mounting opening, thereby preventing the plasma generator module from detaching downwards. At the same time, the cover plate 1111 abuts against the wall surface of the face frame opposite to the air outlet duct, thereby preventing the plasma generator 100 from passing through the mounting opening upwards.

[0090] In this way, the plasma generator 100 can be stably fixed at the installation opening.

[0091] Example 2 (e.g.) Figures 5 to 9 (As shown)

[0092] The plasma generator 100 includes a housing 1, a plasma generating module, and an indicator light 3. The indicator light 3 is a light strip.

[0093] The outer casing 1 includes a cover body 11 and a mounting base 12. The cover body 11 includes a cover body 111 and a cover shell 112. The cover shell 112 and the cover body 111 are a separate assembly structure. The cover body 111 includes a cover plate 1111 and a first side plate 1112. The first side plate 1112 has wire-passing notches 1114 at both ends along its length. The cover plate 1111 has a clearance opening 1115 and a light-transmitting slit in its middle. The cover shell 112 covers the clearance opening 1115 and the light-transmitting slit. The cover shell 112 has a vent 1122 and two third latches 1123. The two third latches 1123 are located at both ends along the length of the cover shell 112. The cover shell 112 has four first latches 1121 and two strip-shaped first positioning grooves 1124. Four first latches 1121 are evenly divided into two groups, and the two groups of first latches 1121 are spaced apart on the inner sidewall of the cover 112 along the width direction of the cover body 112. The cover plate 1111 has two bosses, four first slots 1118, and two strip-shaped first positioning protrusions 1117. Each boss has two first slots 1118 opposite each other, so that the four first slots 1118 are evenly divided into two groups. The cover body 112 and the cover plate 1111 are positioned by the concave-convex engagement of the two first positioning protrusions 1117 and the two first positioning grooves 1124, and are assembled and fixed by the engagement of the four first latches 1121 and the four first slots 1118. The cover plate 1111 also has six second latches 1113 and six columnar second positioning protrusions 1119. The six second latches 1113 are evenly divided into two groups, and the two groups of second latches 1113 are spaced apart opposite each other along the width direction of the cover body 111.

[0094] The mounting base 12 includes a base plate 121 and a second side plate 122, which together form a first mounting groove 123 and a second mounting groove 125. A first sub-groove 1241 and a second sub-groove 1242 are respectively provided at both ends of the base plate 121 along its length. The mounting base 12 also includes six second slots 128, six second positioning slots 127, and a second wiring groove 126. The six second slots 128 are evenly divided into two groups, with the two groups spaced apart along the width of the mounting base 12. The six second positioning slots 127 are also evenly divided into two groups, with the two groups spaced apart along the width of the mounting base 12. The second wiring groove 126 and the second mounting groove 125 are spaced apart along the width of the mounting base 12.

[0095] The plasma generating module includes a discharge assembly 2, which is fixed in the first mounting groove 123 and can be fixed to the mounting base 12 by fastener connection, snap-fit, or other means. The LED strip is fixed in the second mounting groove 125 and can be fixed to the mounting base 12 by fastener connection, snap-fit, or other means. The cover 11 and the mounting base 12 are positioned by the interlocking of six second positioning protrusions 1119 and six second positioning grooves 127, and are secured by the snap-fit ​​of six second buckles 1113 and six second slots 128. Both ends of the discharge assembly 2 can be connected to an external power source via wires. One wire can be led out through the first sub-groove 1241, and the other wire can be led out through the second wiring groove 126 and the second sub-groove 1242. The LED strip wire can be led out through the second sub-groove 1242.

[0096] The plasma generator 100 is installed from bottom to top at the mounting opening of the face frame. During installation, the cover 112 passes through the mounting opening from bottom to top until two third clips 1123 are engaged with the wall surface around the mounting opening, thereby preventing the plasma generator module from detaching downwards. At the same time, the cover plate 1111 abuts against the wall surface of the face frame opposite to the air outlet duct, thereby preventing the plasma generator 100 from passing through the mounting opening upwards.

[0097] In this way, the plasma generator 100 can be stably fixed at the installation opening.

[0098] In the first embodiment, the plasma generator 100 does not include the indicator light 3, is smaller in size, and can be applied to more models. In the second embodiment, the plasma generator 100 includes the indicator light 3, is slightly larger than the plasma generator 100 in the first embodiment, but has a visual function.

[0099] Tests showed that, under air conditioning operation, no condensation occurred on the surface of the plasma generator 100 in either of the above embodiments.

[0100] 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.

[0101] 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.

[0102] 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.

[0103] 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.

[0104] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is 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.

[0105] 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 plasma generating device, characterized in that, For use in air conditioning, the plasma generating device includes: a housing and a plasma generating module; The outer casing is provided with a first mounting groove, a first wiring groove, a vent corresponding to and communicating with the first mounting groove, and a wiring port corresponding to and communicating with the first wiring groove. The first mounting groove and the first wiring groove are located inside the outer casing, and the vent and the wiring port are connected to the external space. The plasma generating module includes a discharge component, which is configured to generate plasma by discharge. The discharge component is installed in the first mounting slot so that the plasma can be discharged from the housing through the vent. The first wiring slot and the wiring port allow the wires connecting the discharge component to pass through so that the discharge component can be electrically connected to an external power source through the wires.

2. The plasma generating device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes a detachably connected mounting base and a cover. The cover is placed on the mounting base and surrounds the cable passage opening. The first mounting groove and the first cable routing groove are located on the mounting base, and the vent is located on the cover.

3. The plasma generating device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cover includes a cover body and a cover shell connected to the cover body; The cover body is placed on the mounting base and together with the mounting base encloses the cable passage; the cover body covers the first cable routing groove and a part of the first mounting groove; the cover body has a clearance opening that communicates with the first mounting groove; the cover shell is placed on the clearance opening and has the vent, so that the vent communicates with the first mounting groove.

4. The plasma generating device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cover body includes a cover plate and a first side plate connected to the cover plate. The clearance opening is provided on the cover plate. The first side plate has a wire passage notch. The wire passage notch and the end of the first wire routing groove enclose the wire passage opening. The mounting base includes a base plate and a second side plate connected to the base plate. The second side plate and the base plate together enclose the first mounting groove, and the first wiring groove is provided on the base plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are offset from each other, the first side plate abuts against the bottom plate, and the second side plate abuts against the cover plate.

5. The plasma generating apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cover shell and the cover body are an integral structure; or, the cover shell and the cover body are a separate assembly structure.

6. The plasma generating apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, One of the cover shell and the cover body is provided with a first buckle, and the other is provided with a first slot. The first buckle engages with the first slot to connect the cover shell and the cover body; and / or One of the cover shell and the cover body is provided with a first positioning protrusion, and the other is provided with a first positioning groove. The first positioning protrusion is embedded in the first positioning groove to position the relative positions of the cover shell and the cover body.

7. The plasma generating apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that, One of the cover and the mounting base is provided with a second buckle, and the other is provided with a second slot. The second buckle engages with the second slot to connect the cover and the mounting base; and / or One of the cover and the mounting base is provided with a second positioning protrusion, and the other is provided with a second positioning groove. The second positioning protrusion is embedded in the second positioning groove to position the relative position of the cover and the mounting base.

8. The plasma generating apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The outer casing is provided with a third latch, which is used to snap the plasma generator into the casing of the air conditioner.

9. The plasma generating apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The first wiring groove includes a first sub-groove and a second sub-groove, and the first sub-groove and the second sub-groove are spaced apart on both sides of the first mounting groove along the length direction of the outer shell; The cable passage includes a first sub-port and a second sub-port. The first sub-port is connected to the end of the first sub-slot, and the second sub-port is connected to the end of the second sub-slot.

10. The plasma generating apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, Also includes: An indicator light, installed inside the housing, is configured to display the status of the plasma generating module; The housing is also provided with a light-transmitting part, which is correspondingly arranged with the indicator light so that the light emitted by the indicator light can be transmitted through the light-transmitting part.

11. The plasma generating apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that, The housing is also provided with a second mounting slot, in which the indicator light is fixed. The first wiring slot is also configured to allow the wires of the indicator light to pass through.

12. The plasma generating apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that, The first mounting groove and the second mounting groove are arranged along the length of the outer casing; The housing is also provided with a second wiring groove, which is connected to the first wiring groove, and the second wiring groove and the second mounting groove are arranged along the width direction of the housing.

13. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The casing is equipped with an air outlet duct; and The plasma generating device as described in any one of claims 1 to 12 is installed in the housing, and the air outlet channel is connected to the air vent of the plasma generating device.

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