Water pump support assembly and air conditioner

Abstract

The application relates to the air conditioning technical field, and discloses a water pump support assembly and an air conditioner. The water pump support assembly comprises: a water pump support provided with one of a plug-in groove and a plug-in protrusion; and a float assembly provided with the other of the plug-in groove and the plug-in protrusion; wherein the plug-in protrusion can be inserted into or removed from the plug-in groove in a vertical direction, so that the float assembly is connected with or separated from the water pump support. The water pump support and the float assembly are connected in a plug-in mode, so that the float assembly can be connected with or separated from the water pump support in the vertical direction, and the tool-free installation and disassembly of the float assembly are realized. Moreover, the plug-in operation in the vertical direction has low requirements on the operation space, is particularly suitable for operation in a narrow and crowded space (such as an embedded air conditioner), and interference with surrounding components is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air conditioning technology, for example to a water pump bracket assembly and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in many scenarios involving water pumps, such as liquid transportation or level control, water pumps typically need to be used in conjunction with level sensors (such as float switches) to monitor the level of coolant, cleaning fluid, or other working media to prevent dry operation. The connection method between the water pump and the float assembly has always been one of the key technical aspects.

[0003] In related technologies, the float assembly is directly fixed to the bracket or pump body by multiple bolts or screws, and the screws or bolts are generally hexagonal.

[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, at least the following problems were found in the related art:

[0005] In related technologies, disassembling the float requires turning hexagonal screws or bolts, and disassembling the water pump requires disassembling the water pump bracket together, making disassembly and assembly complicated.

[0006] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0007] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0008] This disclosure provides a water pump bracket assembly and an air conditioner to improve the ease of disassembling the float.

[0009] This disclosure provides a water pump bracket assembly, which includes: a water pump bracket having one of a insertion slot and an insertion protrusion; and a float assembly having the other of a insertion slot and an insertion protrusion. The insertion protrusion is capable of being inserted into or removed from the insertion slot in a vertical direction, so that the float assembly is connected to or separated from the water pump bracket.

[0010] In some alternative embodiments, both the mating protrusion and the mating slot extend vertically, and the mating slot has a mating interface located at the bottom or top of the mating slot.

[0011] In some optional embodiments, when the float assembly is provided with a plug-in slot, the float assembly includes: a float; a float support, the float being disposed at the lower part of the float support; wherein, the float support includes a base plate, a limiting plate, a first side plate and a second side plate, the limiting plate being disposed opposite to the base plate, the first side plate and the second side plate being respectively located on both sides of the base plate, the base plate, the limiting plate, the first side plate and the second side plate enclosing the plug-in slot, the bottom of the plug-in slot being provided with a plug-in interface, and the plug-in protrusion being able to be inserted into or removed from the plug-in slot through the plug-in interface.

[0012] In some alternative embodiments, the limiting plate includes: a first limiting plate located at the lower part of the insertion groove, the first limiting plate being opposite to and spaced apart from the bottom plate, and when the insertion protrusion is inserted into the insertion groove, the first limiting plate being located on the side of the insertion protrusion away from the bottom plate, so as to restrict the lower end of the insertion protrusion from moving away from the bottom plate.

[0013] In some optional embodiments, the upper part of the insertion protrusion is provided with insertion edges on both sides, the upper part of the first side plate is provided with a second limiting plate on the side facing the insertion groove, and the upper part of the second side plate is provided with a third limiting plate on the side facing the insertion groove; wherein, when the insertion protrusion is located in the insertion groove, the second limiting plate and the third limiting plate are located on the side of the insertion edge away from the bottom plate, so as to restrict the insertion protrusion from moving away from the bottom plate, and the limiting plate includes the second limiting plate and the third limiting plate.

[0014] In some optional embodiments, the pump bracket assembly further includes: a limiting protrusion disposed in the insertion groove; wherein the insertion protrusion has a limiting hole, and when the insertion protrusion is located in the insertion groove, the limiting protrusion is located in the limiting hole to restrict the insertion protrusion from moving in the vertical direction; and / or, the insertion protrusion has a first connecting hole, the insertion groove has a second connecting hole, and the connector passes through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole to connect the insertion protrusion and the insertion groove.

[0015] In some alternative embodiments, the water pump bracket includes: a first bracket, including a mounting bracket and a plug-in protrusion, the plug-in protrusion being disposed at one end of the mounting bracket and extending in a vertical direction, the mounting bracket being adapted to mount a water pump; and a second bracket, spaced apart on the upper part of the mounting bracket; wherein the mounting bracket and the second bracket are connected by fasteners.

[0016] In some alternative embodiments, the pump bracket further includes: a shock absorber disposed between the mounting bracket and the second bracket; wherein, there are multiple shock absorbers, and the multiple shock absorbers are evenly spaced along the circumference of the pump.

[0017] In some optional embodiments, the mounting bracket is also provided with a through hole located at the top of the water pump. The outer edge of the through hole is constructed with multiple limiting grooves. Fasteners are located inside the limiting grooves, and shock absorbers are sleeved on the outside of the fasteners. The outer side of the shock absorber is engaged with the groove wall of the limiting groove to restrict the movement of the shock absorber.

[0018] This disclosure also provides an air conditioner that includes a water pump bracket assembly as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0019] The water pump bracket assembly and air conditioner provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0020] In this embodiment, the pump bracket and the float assembly are connected by a plug-in connection. This allows the float assembly to be connected to or separated from the pump bracket in a vertical direction, enabling tool-free installation and removal of the float assembly. Furthermore, the vertical plugging and unplugging action requires less operating space, making it particularly suitable for operation in narrow, confined spaces (such as embedded air conditioners), avoiding interference with surrounding components.

[0021] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0022] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of a water pump and a water pump bracket assembly provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a water pump bracket assembly provided in an embodiment of this disclosure from one perspective;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a float assembly provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water pump bracket provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first support provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of a water pump bracket assembly provided in an embodiment of this disclosure from another perspective;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a second support provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0031] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0032] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the cooperation structure between a water receiving tray and a water pump provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0033] Figure label:

[0034] 10. Water pump bracket; 11. First bracket; 12. Insertion protrusion; 121. Limiting hole; 122. First connecting hole; 123. Insertion edge; 13. Mounting bracket; 131. Through hole; 132. Limiting groove; 133. Mounting part; 14. Connecting plate; 15. Second bracket; 151. Reinforcing rib; 16. Shock absorber; 17. Fastener; 20. Float assembly; 21. Float bracket; 22. Insertion groove; 23. Base plate; 231. Second connecting hole; 24. First side plate; 25. Second side plate; 26. First limiting plate; 27. Second limiting plate; 28. Third limiting plate; 29. ​​Limiting protrusion; 30. Float; 40. Water pump; 50. Air duct; 51. Heat exchanger; 52. Fan; 53. Water receiving tray; 54. Outer shell. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0036] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for describing embodiments of this disclosure herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0037] In this disclosure, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "middle," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for better description of the embodiments of this disclosure and their implementations, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements, or components to having a specific orientation, or to require them to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the aforementioned terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship; for example, the term "upper" may in some cases indicate a dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] Furthermore, the terms "set up," "connect," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0040] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0041] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0042] For ease of description, the vertical direction in the water pump bracket assembly of this application is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the vertical direction refers to the up-and-down direction.

[0043] Combination Figures 1 to 7 As shown, this embodiment of the present disclosure provides a water pump bracket assembly, which includes a water pump bracket 10 and a float assembly 20. One end of the water pump bracket 10 is configured with a plug-in portion extending in a vertical direction; the float assembly 20 is configured with a plug-in mating portion extending in a vertical direction, and the plug-in mating portion is adapted to the plug-in portion; wherein, the plug-in mating portion can be connected to or separated from the plug-in portion in a vertical direction to realize the connection or separation of the float assembly 20 and the water pump bracket 10.

[0044] In this embodiment, the float assembly 20 and the pump bracket 10 are connected and disassembled via a plug-in connection. This facilitates the individual assembly and disassembly of the float assembly 20, and the pump bracket 10 does not need to be disassembled along with the float assembly 20. Furthermore, both the plug-in portion and the plug-in mating portion extend vertically. Thus, when the pump bracket assembly is installed in a relatively compact space, the float assembly 20 can be pulled out from one side without tools, greatly improving the ease of assembly and disassembly of the float assembly 20 and the pump bracket 10. This also does not affect the pump bracket 10 or the shock absorber 16 or the pump 40 installed on the pump bracket 10, ensuring the stable operation and shock absorption effect of the pump 40, thereby guaranteeing the stability and reliability of the pump 40.

[0045] Optionally, such as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, one of the plug-in portion and the plug-in mating portion includes a plug-in groove 22, and the other of the plug-in portion and the plug-in mating portion includes a plug-in protrusion 12. That is, the water pump bracket 10 is provided with one of the plug-in groove 22 and the plug-in protrusion 12; the float assembly 20 is provided with the other of the plug-in groove 22 and the plug-in protrusion 12; the plug-in protrusion 12 can be inserted into or removed from the plug-in groove 22 in a vertical direction so that the float assembly 20 can be connected to or separated from the water pump bracket 10.

[0046] In this embodiment, the insertion protrusion 12 and insertion slot are easy to process, have a simple structure, are easy to implement, and have low processing costs. They can also provide positioning for the installation of the float assembly 20 and the water pump bracket 10, prevent misalignment, improve the accuracy and precision of installation, and achieve a reliable connection between the two.

[0047] Optionally, both the insertion protrusion 12 and the insertion groove 22 extend vertically, and the insertion groove 22 has an insertion interface located at the bottom or top of the insertion groove 22.

[0048] In this embodiment, the insertion protrusion 12 can be inserted into the insertion slot 22 from the insertion interface at the bottom of the insertion slot 22 or from the insertion interface at the top of the insertion slot 22. Combined with the vertically extending insertion slot 22 and the insertion protrusion 12, the contact area between the insertion slot 22 and the insertion protrusion 12 can be increased, thereby improving the connection stability.

[0049] Optionally, such as Figure 3As shown, when the float assembly 20 is provided with the insertion slot 22, the float assembly 20 includes a float 30 and a float support 21, with the float 30 located at the lower part of the float support 21; wherein, the float support 21 includes a base plate 23, a limiting plate, a first side plate 24 and a second side plate 25, the limiting plate being disposed opposite to the base plate 23, the first side plate 24 and the second side plate 25 being located on both sides of the base plate 23 respectively, the base plate 23, the limiting plate, the first side plate 24 and the second side plate 25 enclosing the insertion slot 22, the bottom of the insertion slot 22 being provided with an insertion interface, and the insertion protrusion 12 being able to be inserted into or removed from the insertion slot 22 through the insertion interface.

[0050] In this embodiment, the base plate 23, the limiting plate, the first side plate 24, and the second side plate 25 enclose and form an insertion groove 22. This insertion groove 22 provides circumferential positioning, increasing the insertion space and guiding and limiting the insertion protrusion 12 circumferentially, ensuring accurate insertion into the groove. Furthermore, this groove 22 resists deformation stress during insertion and removal, preventing deformation. The top of the insertion groove 22 has an insertion interface, meaning the upper end of the float bracket 21 also has an insertion interface. When the float assembly 20 needs to be disassembled, moving the float bracket 21 upwards separates the insertion groove 22 from the insertion protrusion 12, allowing the float bracket 21 to detach the float 30 from the pump bracket 10, facilitating maintenance and replacement of the float assembly 20.

[0051] In some alternative embodiments, the float support 21 is provided with a plug-in protrusion 12, and the water pump support 10 is provided with a plug-in groove 22 with an opening at the top. When the float support 21 needs to be removed from the water pump support 10, the float support 21 is moved downwards and the plug-in protrusion 12 is moved out of the plug-in groove 22, thus realizing the removal of the float assembly 20.

[0052] Optionally, the limiting plate includes a first limiting plate 26, which is located at the lower part of the insertion groove 22. The first limiting plate 26 is opposite to and spaced apart from the bottom plate 23. When the insertion protrusion 12 is inserted into the insertion groove 22, the first limiting plate 26 is located on the side of the insertion protrusion 12 away from the bottom plate 23, so as to restrict the lower end of the insertion protrusion 12 from moving away from the bottom plate 23.

[0053] In this embodiment, the first limiting plate 26 is disposed opposite to the bottom plate 23 of the insertion groove 22. When the insertion protrusion 12 is inserted into the insertion groove 22, the first limiting plate 26 is located on one side of the insertion protrusion 12. Thus, the first limiting plate 26 and the bottom plate 23 form the lower part of the insertion groove 22, so that the upper end of the insertion protrusion 12 can be accurately inserted into the insertion groove 22. It can also prevent the insertion protrusion 12 from moving away from the bottom plate 23, which enhances the stability of the connection between the float assembly 20 and the water pump bracket 10, effectively prevents the insertion protrusion 12 from loosening and detaching due to vibration or other reasons during the operation of the water pump 40, improves the stability and reliability of the water pump bracket assembly, and reduces the risk of failure caused by unstable connection.

[0054] Optionally, the upper part of the insertion protrusion 12 is provided with insertion edges 123 on both sides, the upper part of the first side plate 24 is provided with a second limiting plate 27 on the side facing the insertion groove 22, and the upper part of the second side plate 25 is provided with a third limiting plate 28 on the side facing the insertion groove 22; wherein, when the insertion protrusion 12 is located in the insertion groove 22, the second limiting plate 27 and the third limiting plate 28 are located on the side of the insertion edge 123 away from the bottom plate 23, so as to restrict the insertion protrusion 12 from moving away from the bottom plate 23, and the limiting plate includes the second limiting plate 27 and the third limiting plate 28.

[0055] In this embodiment, the second limiting plate 27 and the third limiting plate 28 form the upper part of the insertion groove 22 with the base plate 23. This ensures that the insertion protrusion 12 can be accurately inserted into the insertion groove 22 initially, thanks to the limiting action of the first limiting plate 26 and the second limiting plate 27. Furthermore, the first limiting plate 26 and the second limiting plate 27 guide and limit the insertion protrusion 12 from both sides, ensuring the stability of its movement and preventing misalignment or displacement.

[0056] The first limiting plate 26 is located above the insertion slot 22, and the second limiting plate 27 and the third limiting plate 28 are located above the insertion slot 22. In this way, the first limiting plate 26, the second limiting plate 27 and the third limiting plate 28 guide and limit the insertion protrusion 12 from the top and bottom and left and right directions, ensuring that the insertion protrusion 12 will not deviate when it is inserted into the insertion slot 22.

[0057] Optionally, a limiting part is provided in the insertion groove 22. When the insertion protrusion 12 is inserted into the insertion groove 22, the limiting part is connected to the insertion protrusion 12 to limit the insertion protrusion 12 from leaving the insertion groove 22.

[0058] In this embodiment, when the insertion protrusion 12 is inserted into the insertion slot 22, a limiting connection is formed with the insertion protrusion 12, effectively preventing the insertion protrusion 12 from disengaging from the insertion slot 22. This further improves the reliability of the connection between the float assembly 20 and the water pump bracket 10, avoids malfunction of the water pump bracket assembly due to accidental disengagement of the insertion protrusion 12, extends the service life of the water pump bracket assembly, reduces maintenance costs and frequency, and ensures long-term stable operation of the equipment.

[0059] Optionally, the limiting part includes a limiting protrusion 29, which is provided on the side of the base plate 23 facing the insertion groove 22; wherein, the insertion protrusion 12 is provided with a limiting hole 121, and when the insertion protrusion 12 is located in the insertion groove 22, the limiting protrusion 29 is located in the limiting hole 121 to restrict the insertion protrusion 12 from moving out of the insertion groove 22.

[0060] In this embodiment, the limiting connection between the limiting protrusion 29 and the limiting hole 121 restricts their vertical movement, thus preventing the insertion protrusion 12 and the insertion groove 22 from separating. Furthermore, the limiting protrusion 29 and the limiting hole 121 are simple to manufacture but highly effective, achieving a good limiting effect.

[0061] Optionally, the limiting protrusion 29 is located between the first limiting plate 26 and the second limiting plate 27 and the third limiting plate 28. This allows the middle portion of the insertion protrusion 12 to be positioned by the limiting hole 121 and the limiting plate, further ensuring the connection stability between the insertion protrusion 12 and the insertion groove 22, and preventing the insertion protrusion 12 from dislodging from the insertion groove 22 due to vibration or other external interference. Furthermore, no limiting plate is provided at the positions of the limiting hole 121 and the limiting protrusion 29, making the fit between the limiting protrusion 29 and the limiting hole 121 visible, thus ensuring the accuracy of the fit between the limiting protrusion 29 and the limiting hole 121.

[0062] Optionally, the distance between the limiting plate and the base plate 23 is greater than the thickness of the insertion protrusion 12. In this way, when the insertion protrusion 12 is inserted into the insertion slot 22, the insertion protrusion 12 can also move towards the base plate 23 so that the limiting hole 121 and the limiting post can cooperate.

[0063] Optionally, the plug-in protrusion 12 is provided with a first connecting hole 122, and the plug-in groove 22 is provided with a second connecting hole 231. The connector passes through the first connecting hole 122 and the second connecting hole 231 to connect the plug-in protrusion 12 and the plug-in groove 22.

[0064] In this embodiment, when the insertion protrusion 12 is inserted into the insertion slot 22 and the limiting post is located in the limiting hole 121, it indicates that the float bracket 21 and the water pump bracket 10 are connected in place. At this time, the connector is passed through the first connecting hole 122 and the second connecting hole 231, which can further improve the connection stability of the water pump bracket 10 and the float bracket 21.

[0065] Optionally, both the first connecting hole 122 and the second connecting hole 231 are unthreaded through holes 131, so that the connector can be disassembled and installed without screwing it.

[0066] Optionally, such as Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the water pump bracket 10 also includes a first bracket 11 and a second bracket 15. The first bracket 11 includes a mounting bracket 13 and a plug-in protrusion 12. The plug-in protrusion 12 is located at one end of the mounting bracket 13 and extends in a vertical direction. The mounting bracket 13 is suitable for mounting the water pump 40. The second bracket 15 is spaced above the mounting bracket 13. The mounting bracket 13 and the second bracket 15 are connected by fasteners 17.

[0067] In this embodiment, the pump bracket 10 has a double-layer structure. The lower first bracket 11 is used to fix the water pump 40, and the upper second bracket 15 is connected to the first bracket 11 by fasteners 17. The first bracket 11 is dedicated to fixing the water pump 40, and the second bracket 15 provides support and isolates the vibration transmission of the water pump 40. Compared with the traditional one-piece pump bracket 10, the pump bracket 10 of this application saves more space. The float assembly 20 is inserted from the insertion protrusion 12 on one side of the first bracket 11, and the second bracket 15 is fixed to the mounting bracket 13 on which the water pump 40 is installed from the other side by fasteners 17, which is conducive to production and assembly. Furthermore, the double-layer structure gives the pump bracket 10 better rigidity and stability, enabling it to withstand the greater weight of the water pump 40 and the forces generated during operation, thus improving the installation firmness of the water pump 40. Moreover, the double-layer structure and the connection by fasteners 17 facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the water pump 40, thereby facilitating maintenance.

[0068] Optionally, the mounting bracket 13 is provided with a mounting part 133 for connecting to the water pump 40. The mounting part 133 includes screw holes, and the water pump 40 is connected to the first bracket 11 by screws, which also facilitates the disassembly of the water pump 40.

[0069] Optionally, there are multiple screw holes, which are arranged sequentially at intervals along the circumference of the water pump 40, thereby improving the fixing strength of the water pump 40.

[0070] Optionally, the water pump bracket 10 further includes a shock absorber 16, which is disposed between the mounting bracket 13 and the second bracket 15; wherein, there are multiple shock absorbers 16, which are evenly spaced along the circumference of the water pump 40.

[0071] In this embodiment, a shock absorber 16 is provided between the mounting bracket 13 and the second bracket 15, and multiple shock absorbers 16 are evenly spaced along the circumference of the water pump 40. The shock absorbers 16 effectively absorb the vibrations and impacts generated during the operation of the water pump 40, reducing the impact of vibrations on the water pump 40 itself and surrounding connecting components, reducing noise, and improving the operational stability and service life of the water pump 40. Simultaneously, the even distribution of multiple shock absorbers 16 can counteract vibrations in different directions, reducing noise and ensuring the uniformity of the shock absorption effect. This allows the water pump 40 to receive good shock absorption protection in all directions, further enhancing the stability and reliability of the water pump bracket assembly and adapting to different working environments and usage conditions.

[0072] Optionally, the number of shock absorbers 16 is three, and the shock absorbers 16 are evenly arranged between the first bracket 11 and the second bracket 15 along the circumference of the water pump 40, wherein the angle between two adjacent shock absorbers 16 is 120°.

[0073] Optionally, the mounting bracket 13 is also provided with a through hole 131, which is located above the water pump 40. The outer edge of the through hole 131 is constructed with multiple limiting grooves 132. The fastener 17 is located in the limiting groove 132, and the shock absorber 16 is sleeved on the outside of the fastener 17. The outer side of the shock absorber 16 is engaged with the groove wall of the limiting groove 132 to restrict the movement of the shock absorber pad.

[0074] In this embodiment, the mounting bracket 13 has a through hole 131, and multiple limiting grooves 132 are constructed on the outer edge of the through hole 131. A fastener 17 is located within the limiting groove 132, and a shock absorber 16 is sleeved on the outside of the fastener 17, with the outer side of the shock absorber 16 engaging with the groove wall of the limiting groove 132. This not only facilitates the installation and fixation of the shock absorber 16, but also ensures a tight connection between the shock absorber 16, the fastener 17, and the first bracket 11, allowing it to better perform its shock absorption function. The limiting grooves 132 communicate with the middle of the through hole 131, so the multiple limiting grooves 132 are interconnected. The limiting grooves 132 can disperse and relieve the force on the shock absorber 16, improving the shock absorption effect. Furthermore, the engaging and restricting action of the limiting grooves 132 on the shock absorber 16 prevents movement and loosening during operation, ensuring the stability and reliability of the shock absorption effect. Meanwhile, the through hole 131 is located below the water pump 40, which facilitates the installation and maintenance of the water pump 40, making the structure of the entire water pump bracket assembly more reasonable and compact, and improving space utilization.

[0075] For example, the shock absorber 16 is a shock absorber pad or rubber ring, etc.

[0076] Optionally, the through hole 131 is located directly above the water pump 40, and the limiting groove 132 extends to the outside of the water pump 40. Multiple limiting grooves 132 are arranged sequentially and at intervals along the circumference of the water pump 40 on the outside of the water pump 40. In this way, multiple mounting parts 133 and multiple limiting grooves 132 are arranged alternately and at intervals. This not only improves the connection strength of the water pump 40, but also better disperses the force on the first bracket 11 and improves the shock absorption effect.

[0077] Optionally, the second support 15 is provided with a reinforcing rib 151, which is used to improve the shock absorption effect of the second support 15.

[0078] Optionally, the first bracket 11 also includes a connecting plate 14, which is connected between the upper end of the mounting bracket 13 and the insertion protrusion 12. The connecting plate 14 extends horizontally away from the water pump 40, so that the distance between the insertion protrusion 12 and the water pump 40 can be further increased, thereby avoiding interference between the insertion protrusion 12 and the water pump 40, and avoiding mutual influence between the water pump 40 and the float 30.

[0079] Optionally, the height of the lower end of the float is greater than or equal to the water pump's suction port. This can prevent the float from affecting the installation distance of the water pump's suction port and also ensure the float's detection effect.

[0080] This disclosure also provides an air conditioner that includes a water pump bracket assembly as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0081] The air conditioner provided in this disclosure includes the water pump bracket assembly of any of the above embodiments, and therefore has the beneficial effects of the water pump bracket assembly of any of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0082] Alternatively, the air conditioner can be a built-in air conditioner, a wall-mounted air conditioner, or a cabinet air conditioner, etc.

[0083] Optionally, the air conditioner also includes a duct housing defining the duct 50, and further includes a heat exchanger 51 and a fan 52. The heat exchanger 51 includes a first heat exchange section and a second heat exchange section, one end of the first heat exchange section is connected to one end of the second heat exchange section, and the first heat exchange section and the second heat exchange section form a V-shape. The fan 52 is located between the first heat exchange section and the second heat exchange section, that is, at the opening of the V-shape.

[0084] Optionally, the air conditioner also includes an outer casing 54, in which the duct casing, heat exchanger 51, and fan 52 are all located.

[0085] Optionally, the bottom wall of the outer casing 54 is provided with an air outlet and an air inlet, and the air outlet of the air outlet duct 50 is nested with and connected to the air supply outlet. The air inlet is connected to the inlet of the air duct 50, wherein the first heat exchange section corresponds to the air inlet, and the second heat exchange section corresponds to the air outlet. In this way, the airflow flowing in through the air inlet first passes through the first heat exchange section and exchanges heat with the first heat exchange section before flowing through the fan 52, then exchanges heat with the second heat exchange section, and then flows into the air outlet duct 50, and then flows out from the air outlet and the air supply outlet. This can improve the cooling efficiency of the air conditioner and ensure the cooling temperature.

[0086] Optionally, such as Figures 8 to 10 As shown, the air conditioner also includes a drip tray 53, which is located below the heat exchanger and is used to collect the condensate produced by the heat exchanger. The water pump's suction port is connected to the drip tray, allowing the pump to discharge water from the drip tray 53.

[0087] The water receiving tray includes a water receiving part and a draining part. The water receiving part is located below the heat exchanger, and the draining part is located on one side of the water receiving part. The mounting bracket is located above the water pump, and the second bracket is located above the mounting bracket.

[0088] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included or substituted for parts and features of other embodiments. Embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A water pump bracket assembly, characterized in that, include: The water pump bracket is provided with one of a plug-in slot and a plug-in protrusion; The float assembly has another of a slot and a protrusion. The insertion protrusion can be inserted into or removed from the insertion slot in a vertical direction to connect or separate the float assembly from the pump bracket.

2. The water pump bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the insertion protrusion and the insertion slot extend vertically, and the insertion slot has an insertion interface located at the bottom or top of the insertion slot.

3. The water pump bracket assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the float assembly has a slot, the float assembly includes: Float; Float support, with the float located at the lower part of the float support; The float support includes a base plate, a limiting plate, a first side plate, and a second side plate. The limiting plate is positioned opposite to the base plate. The first side plate and the second side plate are located on both sides of the base plate. The base plate, the limiting plate, the first side plate, and the second side plate enclose a insertion groove. The bottom of the insertion groove is provided with an insertion interface. The insertion protrusion can be inserted into or removed from the insertion groove through the insertion interface.

4. The water pump bracket assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The limit plate includes: The first limiting plate is located at the lower part of the insertion groove. The first limiting plate is opposite to the bottom plate and is spaced apart. When the insertion protrusion is inserted into the insertion groove, the first limiting plate is located on the side of the insertion protrusion away from the bottom plate, so as to restrict the lower end of the insertion protrusion from moving away from the bottom plate.

5. The water pump bracket assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper part of the insertion protrusion is provided with insertion edges on both sides, the upper part of the first side plate is provided with a second limiting plate on the side facing the insertion groove, and the upper part of the second side plate is provided with a third limiting plate on the side facing the insertion groove. When the insertion protrusion is located in the insertion groove, the second limiting plate and the third limiting plate are located on the side of the insertion edge away from the bottom plate to restrict the insertion protrusion from moving away from the bottom plate. The limiting plate includes the second limiting plate and the third limiting plate.

6. The water pump bracket assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A limiting protrusion is provided in the insertion groove; The insertion protrusion is provided with a limiting hole. When the insertion protrusion is located in the insertion groove, the limiting protrusion is located in the limiting hole to restrict the vertical movement of the insertion protrusion; and / or, The plug protrusion has a first connecting hole, and the plug groove has a second connecting hole. The connector passes through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole to connect the plug protrusion and the plug groove.

7. The water pump bracket assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The water pump bracket includes: The first bracket includes a mounting bracket and a plug-in protrusion. The plug-in protrusion is located at one end of the mounting bracket and extends vertically. The mounting bracket is suitable for mounting a water pump. The second bracket is spaced out above the mounting bracket; The mounting bracket and the second bracket are connected by fasteners.

8. The water pump bracket assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The water pump bracket also includes: The shock absorber is located between the mounting bracket and the second bracket. The pump has multiple shock absorbers, which are evenly spaced along the circumference of the pump.

9. The water pump bracket assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The mounting bracket is also provided with a through hole located at the top of the water pump. The outer edge of the through hole has multiple limiting grooves, the fastener is located in the limiting grooves, and the shock absorber is sleeved on the outside of the fastener. The outer side of the shock absorber engages with the wall of the limiting groove to restrict the movement of the shock absorber.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the water pump bracket assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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