Water receiving device and air conditioner

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a water receiving device and an air conditioner, the air conditioner having an air guide assembly (6), the water receiving device comprising: a water receiving tray (1) having a water receiving groove (11) near an end of the air guide assembly (6), the water receiving groove (11) being configured to receive water dripping from the air guide assembly (6); a water receiving portion (2) provided on the water receiving tray (1) and having a first working surface (20) spaced apart from the water receiving groove (11) along a first direction, the first working surface (20) and an end of the water receiving tray (1) away from the air guide assembly (6) forming a water receiving space, the first working surface (20) being provided with a water outlet (21); and a water guide channel (3) in communication with the water receiving groove (11) and the water outlet (21) respectively and configured to guide water in the water receiving groove (11) to the water receiving space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a water receiving device and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] A ducted air conditioner is a type of air conditioner that uses concealed air ducts. Ducted air conditioners are inexpensive to manufacture, easy to maintain, and widely used.

[0003] Ducted air conditioners in related technologies have an air outlet and a door. Condensation is prone to occur on the leeward side of the door, causing dripping water and resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present disclosure provides a water receiving device and an air conditioner, which can improve the water receiving capacity of the water receiving device, reduce the risk of condensation dripping to the outside of the air conditioner, and improve the phenomenon of condensation dripping.

[0005] In one aspect of this disclosure, a water receiving device is provided for an air conditioner having an air guide assembly, the water receiving device comprising:

[0006] The water tray has a water trough at the end near the air guide assembly, and the water trough is configured to collect water dripping from the air guide assembly;

[0007] A water receiving section, disposed on a water receiving tray, has a first working surface spaced apart from the water receiving trough along a first direction. The first working surface and the end of the water receiving tray away from the air guide assembly form a water receiving space. A water outlet is provided on the first working surface.

[0008] The water intake channel is connected to the water receiving tank and the water outlet respectively, and is configured to guide the water in the water receiving tank to the water receiving space.

[0009] In some embodiments, the water receiving device further includes:

[0010] An overlapping portion is provided on the water receiving tray and connected to the water receiving portion and the water receiving trough respectively along the first direction; the top surface of the overlapping portion is used to fit with the air guiding component.

[0011] The water intake channel is located inside the joint and the water receiving part.

[0012] In some embodiments, the water receiving trough is located at the upper edge of the end of the water receiving tray, and the height of the water outlet is lower than that of the water receiving trough.

[0013] In some embodiments, the water outlet is located at 20% to 30% of the height of the water receiving tray.

[0014] In some embodiments, the water intake channel includes a first water intake section, a second water intake section, and a third water intake section arranged sequentially along a first direction, wherein the first water intake section and the third water intake section are arc segments; and / or

[0015] The second water diversion section is a straight section, and the first and third water diversion sections are tangent to the second water diversion section.

[0016] In some embodiments, the angle between the second water inlet section and the bottom surface of the water receiving tray is 10 to 20°.

[0017] In some embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​the outlet is 125 to 400 square millimeters.

[0018] In some embodiments, the air conditioner further has a first air outlet, and the number of overlapping portions is two and they are spaced apart along a second direction. The first air outlet is disposed between the water receiving trough and the water receiving portion along a first direction and between the two overlapping portions along a second direction.

[0019] The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0020] In some embodiments, the water receiving tank and the water receiving part extend along the second direction, and the first working surface has two water outlets spaced apart along the second direction. The two ends of the water receiving tank are respectively connected to the two water outlets to form two water intake channels.

[0021] In some embodiments, the water receiving device further includes:

[0022] The first reinforcing rib is located at the bottom of the water receiving tank.

[0023] In some embodiments, the water receiving device further includes:

[0024] The air outlet bracket is located near the water collection tank. The air outlet bracket has a mounting part and a second reinforcing rib. The mounting part is used to install the air guide component, and the second reinforcing rib is used to limit the position of the air guide component.

[0025] In another aspect of this disclosure, an air conditioner is provided, comprising:

[0026] Air guide components; and

[0027] Such as any of the water receiving devices mentioned above.

[0028] In some embodiments, the air conditioner further includes:

[0029] A first air outlet is disposed between the water receiving section and the water receiving trough along a first direction, and the first air outlet extends in a direction perpendicular to the bottom surface of the water receiving tray; and

[0030] The second air outlet is located adjacent to the water receiving trough and extends in a direction parallel to the bottom surface of the water receiving trough.

[0031] The air guide assembly is rotatably disposed relative to the water receiving tray to cover the first air outlet and allow air to exit the second air outlet, or to cover the second air outlet and allow air to exit the first air outlet. The air guide assembly is configured to be located above the water receiving tray when covering the second air outlet.

[0032] In some embodiments, the drip tray further includes:

[0033] An overlapping portion is provided on the water receiving tray, connected to the water receiving portion and the water receiving trough respectively along the first direction, and provided at the end of the first air outlet along the second direction perpendicular to the first direction;

[0034] The air guide component is configured to fit against the top surface of the overlap when covering the first air outlet, and the water channel is located inside the overlap and the water receiving part.

[0035] In some embodiments, the water receiving device further includes:

[0036] The air outlet bracket is positioned near the water collection tank and features:

[0037] The mounting section, the air guide assembly is rotatably connected to the mounting section; and

[0038] The second reinforcing rib is configured to limit the angle of the air guide assembly.

[0039] Therefore, according to the embodiments of this disclosure, by setting a water channel to connect the water receiving tank and the water receiving space, the condensate in the water receiving tank can be guided to flow from the outlet to the water receiving space through the water channel, thereby improving the water receiving capacity of the water receiving device, reducing the risk of condensation dripping to the outside of the air conditioner, and thus improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0040] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of this disclosure and, together with the specification, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0041] This disclosure will become clearer with reference to the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description, wherein:

[0042] Figure 1 These are schematic diagrams of the structure of some embodiments of the water receiving device according to this disclosure;

[0043] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of some embodiments of the water receiving device according to the present disclosure;

[0044] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of some other embodiments of the water receiving device according to the present disclosure;

[0045] Figure 4 These are schematic diagrams illustrating the structure of some embodiments of the air conditioner according to this disclosure;

[0046] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of some embodiments of the air conditioner according to the present disclosure.

[0047] In the picture:

[0048] 1. Water receiving tray; 11. Water receiving trough; 12. First reinforcing rib;

[0049] 2. Water receiving section; 20. First working face; 21. Water outlet;

[0050] 3. Water diversion channel; 31. First water diversion section; 32. Second water diversion section; 33. Third water diversion section;

[0051] 4. Overlapping joint; 41. Supporting structure; 42. Sealing structure;

[0052] 5. Air outlet bracket; 51. Mounting part; 52. Second reinforcing rib;

[0053] 6. Air guide assembly;

[0054] 7. First air outlet.

[0055] It should be understood that the dimensions of the various parts shown in the accompanying drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Furthermore, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar components. Detailed Implementation

[0056] Various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The descriptions of the exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative and are in no way intended to limit the present disclosure or its application or use. The present disclosure may be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. These embodiments are provided so that the present disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully express the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that, unless specifically stated otherwise, the relative arrangement of components and steps, the composition of materials, numerical expressions, and values ​​set forth in these embodiments should be interpreted as exemplary only and not as limiting.

[0057] The terms "first," "second," and similar words used in this disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different parts. Words such as "including" or "contains" mean that the element preceding the word encompasses the element listed after it, and do not exclude the possibility of encompassing other elements as well. Terms such as "above," "below," "left," and "right" are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, this relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0058] In this disclosure, when a specific device is described as being located between a first device and a second device, an intermediary device may or may not be present between the specific device and the first or second device. When a specific device is described as being connected to other devices, the specific device may be directly connected to the other devices without an intermediary device, or it may be not directly connected to the other devices but have an intermediary device.

[0059] All terms used in this disclosure (including technical or scientific terms) have the same meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in a general dictionary, such as a dictionary, should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art, and not as having an idealized or highly formalized meaning, unless expressly defined herein.

[0060] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and equipment should be considered part of the specification.

[0061] The ducted air conditioner has a front-facing air outlet and a downward-facing air outlet. The air guide plate is swayable relative to the front and downward air outlets to switch between the two air outlets, so that the ducted air conditioner can output air to the front or downward.

[0062] When the air guide plate moves to the front air outlet, the air outlet facing downwards blows outwards. At this time, the air guide plate is placed vertically, and condensation easily forms on the leeward side of the air guide plate. After a long time of gravity falling and accumulating, it will flow out from the downward air outlet, causing dripping and bringing a bad experience to the user.

[0063] In view of this, in one aspect of this embodiment, a water receiving device is provided for an air conditioner, which can improve the phenomenon of condensation dripping from the air guide plate.

[0064] Figure 1 These are schematic diagrams illustrating the structure of some embodiments of the water receiving device according to this disclosure. Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of some embodiments of the water receiving device according to the present disclosure. Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of some other embodiments of the water receiving device according to the present disclosure. Figure 4 These are schematic diagrams illustrating the structure of some embodiments of the air conditioner according to this disclosure. Figure 5 These are structural schematic diagrams of some embodiments of the air conditioner disclosed herein, with reference to... Figures 1-5 The air conditioner has an air guide assembly 6, which includes, but is not limited to, an air guide plate. The water receiving device includes a water receiving tray 1, a water receiving part 2, and a water inlet channel 3.

[0065] The water receiving tray 1 has a water receiving groove 11 at its end near the air guide assembly 6. The water receiving groove 11 is configured to collect water dripping from the air guide assembly 6. A water receiving part 2 is disposed on the water receiving tray 1 and has a first working surface 20 spaced apart from the water receiving groove 11 along a first direction. The first working surface 20 and the end of the water receiving tray 1 away from the air guide assembly 6 form a water receiving space. The first working surface 20 has a water outlet 21. A water guiding channel 3 communicates with the water receiving groove 11 and the water outlet 21 respectively. The water guiding channel 3 is configured to guide the water in the water receiving groove 11 to flow into the water receiving space.

[0066] Water receiving tray 1 is a tray with a certain depth, and its first direction is as follows: Figure 1 As shown in the X direction. Figure 1 The Z direction in the diagram represents the height of the water receiving tray 1. The water receiving trough 11 is located at the end of the water receiving tray 1 near the air guide assembly 6, and is capable of collecting water dripping from the air guide assembly 6.

[0067] The water receiving part 2 is disposed within the water receiving tray 1. The first working surface 20 of the water receiving part 2 and the end away from the water receiving trough 11 along the first direction form a water receiving space to collect condensate. The shape and position of the water receiving part 2 are adjusted according to the arrangement of other components of the air conditioner.

[0068] The water intake channel 3 includes, but is not limited to, extending along the first direction. The shape of the water intake channel 3 can be adjusted according to factors such as the shape of the water receiving tray 1 and the setting position of the water receiving part 2, including but not limited to, tilting downward along the height direction.

[0069] In this embodiment, by setting a water channel 3 to connect the water receiving tank 11 and the water receiving space, the condensate in the water receiving tank 11 can be guided to flow from the water outlet 21 to the water receiving space through the water channel 3, thereby improving the water receiving capacity of the water receiving device, reducing the risk of condensation dripping to the outside of the air conditioner, and helping to enhance the user experience.

[0070] refer to Figures 1-3 In some embodiments, the water receiving device further includes an overlapping portion 4, which is disposed on the water receiving tray 1 and connected to the water receiving portion 2 and the water receiving trough 11 respectively along a first direction. The top surface of the overlapping portion 4 is used to fit against the air guiding assembly 6. The water guiding channel 3 is disposed inside the overlapping portion 4 and the water receiving portion 2.

[0071] The overlapping part 4 is connected to the end of the water receiving tray 1 on the side with the water receiving groove 11 and the water receiving part 2. The overlapping part 4 includes a support structure 41 and a sealing structure 42. The support structure 41 is used to raise and install the sealing structure 42.

[0072] The top shape of the sealing structure 42 matches the shape of the air guide assembly 6 so that the air guide assembly 6 fits snugly when it is fastened to the sealing structure 42, preventing air from leaking out of the gap and causing condensation, and also helping to prevent air leakage from causing whistling.

[0073] In this embodiment, by setting the water channel 3 inside the water receiving part 2 and the overlapping part 4, the water channel 3 is hidden below the surface of the water receiving part 2 and the overlapping part 4. This can minimize the contact between the air outlet and the water guided in the water channel 3, and prevent the air from blowing the water in the water channel 3 out of the air conditioner and affecting the user's use risk, thereby improving the water receiving reliability of the water receiving device.

[0074] refer to Figures 1-3In some embodiments, the water receiving trough 11 is located at the upper edge of the end of the water receiving tray 1, and the height of the water outlet 21 is lower than that of the water receiving trough 11.

[0075] The water receiving trough 11 is located at the top edge of the end of the water receiving tray 1 so that it is closer to the air guide assembly 6, reducing the risk of condensation being blown away by the wind, and ensuring that the condensation droplets on the air guide assembly 6 can be reliably received by the water receiving trough 11.

[0076] In this embodiment, by setting the outlet 21 to be lower than the water receiving tank 11, the water in the water intake channel 3 can flow from the water receiving tank 11 to the outlet 21 along the direction of gravity, so that the condensate in the water receiving tank 11 can flow out of the outlet 21 quickly and unimpeded to reach the water receiving space, thereby improving the water receiving efficiency of the water receiving device.

[0077] refer to Figures 1-3 In some embodiments, the outlet 21 is located at 20% to 30% of the height of the receiving tray 1.

[0078] The height of the water receiving tray 1 refers to the height of the four ends of the water receiving tray 1. The height of the water receiving tray 1 can be adjusted according to the required water depth. The height of the water receiving part 2 includes, but is not limited to, being equal to or less than the height of the water receiving tray 1.

[0079] In this embodiment, the water outlet 21 is set at a height of 20% to 30% of the height of the water receiving tray 1, so that the water outlet 21 is located at a lower position of the water receiving part 2. This can reduce the contact between the water outlet 21 and the air outlet, reduce the interference of the air conditioner air outlet entering the water guiding channel 3 on the water guiding condition, and allow the first working surface 20 to retain a certain water receiving height and water receiving margin, preventing water in the water receiving space from rushing in from the water outlet 21, thereby improving the reliability of the water receiving device.

[0080] refer to Figure 2 In some embodiments, the water intake channel 3 includes a first water intake section 31, a second water intake section 32 and a third water intake section 33 arranged sequentially along a first direction.

[0081] The first water diversion section 31 and the third water diversion section 33 are curved sections, and / or the second water diversion section 32 is a straight section, and the first water diversion section 31 and the third water diversion section 33 are tangent to the second water diversion section 32 respectively.

[0082] The first water intake section 31 and the water receiving trough 11 are connected by an arc, and the third water intake section 33 and the water outlet 21 are connected by an arc, which makes the water flow into the water intake channel 3 or out of the water intake channel 3 more smoothly.

[0083] The second water intake section 32 is designed as a straight line and is tangent to the arcs of the first water intake section 31 and the third water intake section 33, which can increase the flow speed of water in the second water intake section 32 and make the transition between the first water intake section 31 and the third water intake section 33 and the second water intake section 32 smoother, reducing water flow resistance.

[0084] In this embodiment, the first water intake section 31 and the third water intake section 33 are set as arc-shaped smooth transitions, which can reduce the obstruction to the water flow and facilitate the improvement of the smoothness of water flow at both ends of the water intake channel 3. The second water intake section 32 is set as a straight section, which can increase the water flow speed and thus improve the water guiding effect of the water intake channel 3, reducing the risk of condensate removal from the water receiving tank 11 falling to the outside of the air conditioner.

[0085] refer to Figure 2 In some embodiments, the angle between the second water inlet section 32 and the bottom surface of the water receiving tray 1 is 10 to 20°, which can reduce the interference of air conditioning exhaust into the water inlet channel 3 on the water guiding operation.

[0086] A large-angle arc can be formed between the third water intake section 33 and the water outlet 21 to prevent air conditioning air from entering the water intake channel 3.

[0087] In this embodiment, by setting the angle between the second water inlet section 32 and the bottom surface of the water receiving tray 1 to 10-20°, the interference of air conditioning exhaust into the water inlet channel 3 on the water guiding condition can be reduced, so that the water flow can be discharged smoothly and efficiently along the water inlet channel 3, thereby improving the reliability of the water receiving device.

[0088] refer to Figures 1-3 In some embodiments, the cross-sectional area of ​​the outlet 21 is 125 to 400 square millimeters. The outlet 21 may be rectangular, and the side length of the outlet 21 may be 15 to 20 millimeters.

[0089] In this embodiment, by setting the cross-sectional area of ​​the water outlet 21 to 125-400 square millimeters, the area of ​​the water outlet 21 is reduced without affecting the water output of the water outlet 21. This reduces the risk of air conditioning air entering the air outlet 21 and avoids the situation where the water outlet 21 is too small, causing noise such as whistling when the wind blows through the small hole.

[0090] refer to Figures 1-3 In some embodiments, the air conditioner further includes a first air outlet 7, and two overlapping portions 4 spaced apart along a second direction. The first air outlet 7 is disposed between the water receiving trough 11 and the water receiving portion 2 along a first direction, and the first air outlet 7 is disposed between the two overlapping portions 4 along a second direction. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, and the second direction is as follows: Figure 1 Shown in the Y direction.

[0091] The first air outlet 7 is located in the water collection tray 1 and is used for downward airflow from the air conditioner. The first air outlet 7 is integrated into the water collection tray 1, so that the water collection device has both the function of collecting condensate and the function of airflow, so that the air conditioner can realize the dual airflow mode of downward airflow and side airflow, and collect the condensate from the air guide component 6 when the air conditioner is discharging downward airflow.

[0092] The first air outlet 7 and the water receiving tray 1 can be integrally molded to improve the connection strength and fit reliability between the water receiving section 2 and the first air outlet 7, and save the assembly process of the first air outlet 7.

[0093] The first working surface 20 of the water receiving part 2 can be set to be inclined relative to the bottom surface of the water receiving tray 1, which can play a guiding role, which is conducive to guiding the airflow to the first air outlet 7, improving the wind speed distribution in the first air outlet 7, making the wind speed more uniform, reducing the convergence of the airflow, and reducing the risk of condensation in the first air outlet 7.

[0094] The first working surface 20 of the water receiving part 2 is set in the form of a slope, which also helps to increase the volume of the water receiving space enclosed by the first working surface 20 and the end of the water receiving tray 1, thereby improving the water receiving capacity of the water receiving space.

[0095] The first working surface 20 and the first air outlet 7 are connected by a transition curved surface so as to guide the airflow to smoothly transition to the first air outlet 7, thereby reducing wind resistance, increasing air volume, and reducing the risk of condensation on the inner wall of the first air outlet 7.

[0096] In this embodiment, the first air outlet 7 is integrated into the water receiving device, and the overlapping part 4 and the water receiving part 2 are arranged adjacent to the first air outlet 7, so that the water receiving device can serve both as a receiver of condensation and a guide for airflow, and can improve the space utilization of the water receiving device.

[0097] refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the water receiving trough 11 and the water receiving part 2 extend along the second direction, and the water receiving part 2 has two water outlets 21 spaced apart along the second direction. The two ends of the water receiving trough 11 are respectively connected to the two water outlets 21 to form two water intake channels 3.

[0098] When the air conditioner switches to the first air outlet 7, the air guide assembly 6 is located above the water collection tank 11. The width of the water collection tank 11 along the second direction is greater than or equal to the width of the air guide assembly 6, so as to more reliably and comprehensively collect the condensate dripping from the air guide assembly 6.

[0099] The main body of the water receiving tank 11 receives the condensate dripping from the air guide assembly 6. The water receiving tank 11 is connected to the water inlet channel 3 through its end. When the condensate collected by the water receiving tank 11 reaches a certain scale, it flows and diffuses to both ends and enters the water inlet channel 3 to flow to the outlet 21.

[0100] Water channels 3 are opened at both ends of the water receiving tank 11, which can reduce the impact on the air outlet and avoid interference with the air outlet. This allows the water in the water receiving tank 11 to be discharged to both sides, and also helps to improve the smoothness of drainage, so that the water receiving tank 11 forms a reliable water receiving and drainage cycle.

[0101] In this embodiment, the water receiving tank 11 is configured to form a water guiding channel 3 through the end connected to the water outlet 21, so that the condensate water received by the water receiving tank 11 flows into the water guiding channel 3 from both ends. This can avoid the area where the first air outlet 7 is located, allow the water guiding channel 3 to have higher structural strength, and help improve the reliability of the flow.

[0102] refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the water receiving device further includes a first reinforcing rib 12, which is disposed at the bottom of the water receiving tank 11.

[0103] The number of first reinforcing ribs 12 is, but is not limited to, multiple, and the multiple first reinforcing ribs 12 are distributed at intervals along the length direction of the water receiving tank 11. The cross-section of the first reinforcing rib 12 is, but is not limited to, triangular.

[0104] In this embodiment, by providing a first reinforcing rib 12 at the bottom of the water receiving tank 11, the overall structural strength of the water receiving tank 11 can be enhanced, thereby improving the water receiving capacity and reliability of the water receiving tank 11.

[0105] refer to Figures 1-3 In some embodiments, the water receiving device further includes an air outlet bracket 5, which is disposed near the water receiving tank 11. The air outlet bracket 5 has a mounting portion 51 and a second reinforcing rib 52. The mounting portion 51 is used to mount the air guide assembly 6, and the second reinforcing rib 52 is used to limit the position of the air guide assembly 6.

[0106] There are two air outlet brackets 5, which are spaced apart on both sides of the air guide assembly 6 along the second direction. The mounting part 51 is not limited to being provided on the upper surface of the support structure 41. The mounting part 51 has a recessed mounting cavity, which can be connected to the rotating shaft of the air guide assembly 6 so that the air guide assembly 6 can rotate around the mounting part 51.

[0107] The outline of the second reinforcing rib 52 matches the outline of the air guide assembly 6 in order to limit the rotation angle of the air guide assembly 6 and fit closely to the air guide assembly 6 to reduce the risk of condensation or whistling caused by leakage of air from the gap between the air guide assembly 6 and the second reinforcing rib 52.

[0108] In this embodiment, by setting an air outlet bracket 5 to enable the installation and limiting of the air guide component 6, the water receiving device can integrate the installation function of the air guide component 6, which is beneficial to improve the space utilization of the water receiving device and the air conditioner, and improve the anti-condensation effect.

[0109] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 5 The direction indicated by the dashed arrow is the flow direction of the condensate. In another aspect of this disclosure, an air conditioner is provided, including a water receiving device and an air guide assembly 6 as described in any of the above embodiments. The air guide assembly 6 includes, but is not limited to, an air guide plate capable of restricting or guiding the airflow direction.

[0110] An air conditioner can be the indoor unit of a split-type air conditioner, such as a ducted indoor unit or a wall-mounted indoor unit, or it can be a split-type air conditioner that includes both an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, or it can be an integrated air conditioner.

[0111] In this embodiment, the air conditioner uses a water receiving device to collect the water condensed on the surface of the air guide assembly 6, and guides the condensate in the water receiving tank 11 to be discharged from the water outlet 21 into the water receiving space through the water channel 3. This can improve the air conditioner's condensate treatment capacity, reduce the risk of condensate dripping to the outside of the air conditioner, and thus improve the user experience.

[0112] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the water receiving device further includes a first air outlet 7 and a second air outlet. The first air outlet 7 is disposed between the water receiving portion 2 and the water receiving trough 11 along a first direction, and extends along a direction perpendicular to the bottom surface of the water receiving tray 1. The second air outlet is disposed adjacent to the water receiving trough 11, and extends along a direction parallel to the bottom surface of the water receiving tray 1. The second air outlet is located in front of the air conditioner and along the first direction on the side of the water receiving trough 11 away from the first air outlet 7.

[0113] The air guide assembly 6 is rotatably disposed relative to the water receiving tray 1 to cover the first air outlet 7 and allow air to exit the second air outlet, or to cover the second air outlet and allow air to exit the first air outlet 7. The air guide assembly 6 is configured to be located above the water receiving tray 11 when covering the second air outlet.

[0114] When the air guide assembly 6 covers the first air outlet 7, it closes the air outlet passage of the first air outlet 7. At this time, the airflow is directed to the second air outlet and exits from the front. When the air guide assembly 6 covers the first air outlet 7, it closes the air outlet passage of the second air outlet. At this time, the airflow is directed to the first air outlet 7 and exits from the bottom, thus enabling the air conditioner to have a dual air outlet function, which can meet the diverse air outlet needs of users.

[0115] In this embodiment, by setting the air guide component 6 on the water receiving tray 1 and opening the first air outlet 7 in the water receiving tray 1, the air conditioning layout is more compact and has a higher space utilization rate. When the air conditioning is in the down-out air outlet mode, the water dripping from the leeward side of the air guide component 6 can be reliably received by the water receiving trough 11 below, and then guided to the water receiving space through the water guiding channel 3, reducing the risk of condensation and dripping water from the air guide component 6.

[0116] refer to Figures 1-4In some embodiments, the water receiving tray 1 further includes an overlapping portion 4, which is disposed on the water receiving tray 1 and connected to the water receiving portion 2 and the water receiving trough 11 respectively along a first direction and disposed at the end of the first air outlet 7 along a second direction. The air guiding assembly 6 is configured to fit against the top surface of the overlapping portion 4 when covering the first air outlet 7, and the water guiding channel 3 is disposed inside the overlapping portion 4 and the water receiving portion 2. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

[0117] The overlapping part 4 includes a support structure 41 and a sealing structure 42. The support structure 41 is used to raise and install the sealing structure 42. The top shape of the sealing structure 42 matches the shape of the air guide assembly 6 so that the air guide assembly 6 fits snugly against the sealing structure 42 when it is fastened, preventing air from leaking out of the gap and causing condensation, and also helping to prevent air leakage and whistling.

[0118] In this embodiment, by setting the water channel 3 inside the water receiving part 2 and the overlapping part 4, the water channel 3 is hidden below the surface of the water receiving part 2 and the overlapping part 4. This can minimize the contact between the wind and the water guided in the water channel 3, and avoid the risk of the wind blowing the water in the water channel 3 out of the air conditioner and affecting the user's use. This can improve the water receiving reliability of the water receiving device.

[0119] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, the water receiving device further includes an air outlet bracket 5, which is disposed near the water receiving tank 11. The air outlet bracket 5 has a mounting portion 51 and a second reinforcing rib 52. The air guide assembly 6 is rotatably connected to the mounting portion 51, and the second reinforcing rib 52 is configured to limit the rotation angle of the air guide assembly 6.

[0120] There are two air outlet brackets 5, which are spaced apart on both sides of the air guide assembly 6 along the second direction. The mounting part 51 is not limited to being provided on the upper surface of the support structure 41. The mounting part 51 has a recessed mounting cavity, which can be connected to the rotating shaft of the air guide assembly 6 so that the air guide assembly 6 can rotate around the mounting part 51.

[0121] The outline of the second reinforcing rib 52 matches the outline of the air guide assembly 6 in order to limit the rotation angle of the air guide assembly 6 and fit closely to the air guide assembly 6 to reduce the risk of condensation or whistling caused by leakage of air from the gap between the air guide assembly 6 and the second reinforcing rib 52.

[0122] In this embodiment, by setting an air outlet bracket 5 to enable the installation and limiting of the air guide component 6, the water receiving device can integrate the installation function of the air guide component 6, which is beneficial to improve the space utilization of the water receiving device and the air conditioner, and improve the anti-condensation effect.

[0123] The embodiments of this disclosure have now been described in detail. To avoid obscuring the concept of this disclosure, some details known in the art have not been described. Those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solutions disclosed herein based on the above description.

[0124] While specific embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the examples are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features without departing from the scope and spirit of this disclosure. The scope of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A water receiving device for an air conditioner, characterized by, The air conditioner has a wind guide assembly (6), and the water receiving device comprises: a water receiving tray (1) having a water receiving groove (11) at an end close to the wind guide assembly (6), the water receiving groove (11) being configured to receive water dripping from the wind guide assembly (6); a water receiving part (2) provided on the water receiving tray (1) and having a first working surface (20) spaced apart from the water receiving groove (11) in a first direction, the first working surface (20) and an end of the water receiving tray (1) away from the wind guide assembly (6) forming a water receiving space, and the first working surface (20) being provided with a water outlet (21); a water guide channel (3) in communication with the water receiving groove (11) and the water outlet (21) respectively and configured to guide water in the water receiving groove (11) to the water receiving space.

2. The water receiving device according to claim 1, wherein Further comprising: a lap joint part (4) provided on the water receiving tray (1) and connected to the water receiving part (2) and the water receiving groove (11) in the first direction respectively, a top surface of the lap joint part (4) being used to abut against the wind guide assembly (6); wherein the water guide channel (3) is provided inside the lap joint part (4) and the water receiving part (2).

3. The water receiving device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The water receiving groove (11) is located at an upper edge of the end of the water receiving tray (1), and the height of the water outlet (21) is lower than that of the water receiving groove (11).

4. The water receiving device according to claim 3, wherein The height of the water outlet (21) is 20% to 30% of the height of the water receiving tray (1).

5. The water receiving device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The water guide channel (3) comprises a first water guide section (31), a second water guide section (32) and a third water guide section (33) provided in the first direction in sequence, the first water guide section (31) and the third water guide section (33) are arc sections; and / or the second water guide section (32) is a straight section, and the first water guide section (31) and the third water guide section (33) are tangent to the second water guide section (32) respectively.

6. The water receiving device according to claim 5, wherein The included angle between the second water guide section (32) and the bottom surface of the water receiving tray (1) is 10 to 20°.

7. The water receiving device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein The cross-sectional area of the water outlet (21) is 125 to 400 square millimeters.

8. The water receiving device as claimed in claim 2, wherein The air conditioner further has a first air outlet part (7), the number of the lap joint parts (4) is two and they are spaced apart in a second direction, and the first air outlet part (7) is provided between the water receiving groove (11) and the water receiving part (2) in the first direction and between the two lap joint parts (4) in the second direction; wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

9. The water receiving device according to claim 8, wherein The water receiving groove (11) and the water receiving part (2) extend in the second direction, the first working surface (20) is provided with two water outlets (21) spaced apart in the second direction, and the two ends of the water receiving groove (11) are in communication with the two water outlets (21) respectively, forming two water guide channels (3).

10. The water receiving device as claimed in claim 1, wherein Further comprising: a first reinforcing rib (12) provided at the bottom of the water receiving groove (11).

11. The water receiving device as claimed in claim 8, wherein Further comprising: An air outlet support (5) is arranged close to the water collecting groove (11), the air outlet support (5) has a mounting portion (51) for mounting the air guide assembly (6) and a second reinforcing rib (52) for limiting the position of the air guide assembly (6).

12. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: Comprise: An air guide assembly (6); And The water pan (1) according to any one of claims 1-11.

13. The air conditioner of claim 12, wherein Further comprise: A first air outlet portion (7) arranged between the water collecting portion (2) and the water collecting groove (11) in a first direction, the first air outlet portion (7) extends in a direction perpendicular to the bottom surface of the water pan (1); And A second air outlet portion arranged close to the water collecting groove (11), the second air outlet portion extends in a direction parallel to the bottom surface of the water pan (1); Wherein, the air guide assembly (6) is rotatably arranged relative to the water pan (1) to cover the first air outlet portion (7) and allow the second air outlet portion to ventilate, or cover the second air outlet portion and allow the first air outlet portion (7) to ventilate, the air guide assembly (6) is configured to be above the water collecting groove (11) when covering the second air outlet portion.

14. The air conditioner of claim 13, wherein The water pan (1) further comprises: A lap portion (4) arranged on the water pan (1), connected with the water collecting portion (2) and the water collecting groove (11) in the first direction respectively and arranged at the end of the first air outlet portion (7) in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; Wherein, the air guide assembly (6) is configured to fit the top surface of the lap portion (4) when covering the first air outlet portion (7), and the water guide channel (3) is arranged inside the lap portion (4) and the water collecting portion (2).

15. The air conditioner of claim 12, wherein The water pan (1) further comprises: An air outlet support (5) arranged close to the water collecting groove (11), the air outlet support (5) has: A mounting portion (51), the air guide assembly (6) is rotatably connected with the mounting portion (51); and A second reinforcing rib (52) configured to limit the rotation angle of the air guide assembly (6).

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