Air conditioner indoor unit

Abstract

The application relates to the air conditioning humidification technical field, in particular to an air conditioner indoor unit. The air conditioner indoor unit comprises a shell, a steam outlet is arranged on the shell, and the shell comprises a front frame; a humidifying assembly comprises a water storage part arranged in the front frame; a steam generation module is used for generating steam, and the steam generation module comprises a heating box, the heating box is arranged in the front frame, the heating box is provided with a water inlet and an exhaust port, the water inlet is communicated with the water storage part, and a heater is arranged in the heating box; one end of a steam pipe is communicated with the exhaust port, and the other end of the steam pipe is communicated with the steam outlet; the steam generation module further comprises a mounting bracket, the mounting bracket comprises a seat body, and a mounting cavity is formed in the seat body; the heating box is arranged in the mounting cavity, and the mounting bracket is detachably connected in the front frame, so that the steam generation module is integrally detachably mounted in the front frame. By adopting the scheme, the installation steps of part of steam generation modules in multiple air conditioner indoor units can be simplified, and the installation time of the multiple air conditioner indoor units is shortened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air conditioning humidification technology, and more particularly to an indoor air conditioning unit. Background Technology

[0002] When an air conditioner is heating, the relative humidity of the indoor air decreases, resulting in a poor user experience. Therefore, humidifying the indoor air becomes necessary when the air conditioner is heating. Existing humidification solutions for air conditioners include ultrasonic humidification, wet film humidification, steam humidification, and waterless humidification. Steam humidification is widely used because it can disinfect and sterilize.

[0003] However, assembling multiple indoor air conditioning units with steam humidification components on the assembly line takes a long time. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application discloses an air conditioner indoor unit that simplifies the installation steps of some steam generation modules in multiple air conditioner indoor units, thereby shortening the installation time of multiple air conditioner indoor units.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application discloses an indoor air conditioning unit, comprising:

[0006] A housing, wherein the housing is provided with a steam outlet, the housing comprising:

[0007] Front frame;

[0008] Humidification components, including:

[0009] A water storage component is located within the front frame;

[0010] A steam generating module for generating steam, the steam generating module comprising:

[0011] A heating box is located on the front frame. The heating box has a water inlet and an exhaust outlet. The water inlet is connected to the water storage component.

[0012] A heater is located inside the heating chamber;

[0013] A steam pipe, one end of which is connected to the exhaust port and the other end of which is connected to the steam outlet;

[0014] The steam generating module also includes:

[0015] Mounting bracket, including:

[0016] A base body, wherein an mounting cavity is formed within the base body;

[0017] The heating box is located inside the mounting cavity, and the mounting bracket is detachably connected to the front frame so that the entire steam generating module can be detachably mounted on the front frame.

[0018] The assembly process of the steam generating module in this application is as follows: the heating box and steam pipe are assembled onto the mounting bracket, and then the mounting bracket is assembled into the outer casing, so that the steam generating module can be detachably installed into the outer casing. When assembling multiple air conditioner indoor units on the assembly line, the time spent assembling the mounting bracket into the outer casing can be used to assemble the heating box and steam pipe of the next air conditioner indoor unit onto the mounting bracket to form a steam generating module. When assembling the next air conditioner indoor unit, the steam generating module has already been assembled. Only the mounting bracket needs to be assembled into the outer casing to complete the installation of the steam generating module. That is, the installation of the steam generating module can be achieved in one step. In contrast, related technologies still require the steam box and steam pipe to be installed into the outer casing one by one, that is, it takes two steps to achieve the installation of the steam generating module. Therefore, by adopting the solution of this application, the installation steps of some steam generating modules in multiple air conditioner indoor units can be simplified, thereby shortening the installation time of multiple air conditioner indoor units.

[0019] In one alternative embodiment, the housing includes:

[0020] A front panel, the front panel being located on the front side of the front frame, and the front panel being detachably connected to the front frame and / or the mounting bracket;

[0021] The heating box is detachably disposed in the mounting cavity. The base is provided with a first mounting port communicating with the mounting cavity. The first mounting port is used for the heating box to be installed into the mounting cavity. The first mounting port is positioned facing the front panel.

[0022] The specific assembly process in this embodiment is as follows: After installing the front frame, connect the water storage component and mounting bracket to the front frame, and then connect the front panel to the front frame and / or mounting bracket to complete the assembly of the steam generating module. Similarly, when the steam generating module needs to be cleaned or repaired, simply remove the front panel to expose the mounting bracket. Since the first mounting port, which communicates with the mounting cavity inside the mounting bracket, faces the front panel, after the front panel is removed, the first mounting port will face forward, directly facing the maintenance or cleaning personnel, thus facilitating the maintenance and cleaning of the heating chamber.

[0023] In one alternative embodiment, the mounting bracket includes:

[0024] A baffle plate is connected to the upper part of the base, and the front surface of the baffle plate is provided with a receiving groove;

[0025] The steam pipe passes through the receiving tank.

[0026] In this embodiment, the mounting bracket includes a base and a baffle plate. The baffle plate is connected to the top of the base, and a receiving groove is formed on the front surface of the baffle plate. The steam pipe passes through the receiving groove. In this way, the steam pipe can be separated from the space behind the baffle plate by the baffle plate. The baffle plate can, to a certain extent, prevent the high temperature of the steam pipe from being transmitted to the components located behind the baffle plate, such as the electrical control box, thereby reducing the impact of the high temperature of the steam on the components located behind the baffle plate and extending the life of the components located behind the baffle plate. In addition, when the steam pipe leaks, or when the joint between the steam pipe and the heating box leaks, the baffle plate can prevent the leaked steam from drifting to the rear of the baffle plate, preventing short circuits in components such as the electrical control box.

[0027] In one alternative embodiment, the shield is located on the side of the base near the first mounting opening, along the depth direction of the housing.

[0028] In this embodiment, the shield is located on the side of the base body closer to the first mounting port. Compared with the embodiment where the shield is located on the side of the base body further away from the first mounting port, the shield in this embodiment is closer to the front of the base body. This reduces the distance between the shield and the front panel, thereby increasing the space behind the shield and facilitating the layout of components behind the shield.

[0029] In one optional embodiment, the top of the base is provided with a clearance opening that communicates with the mounting cavity. Along the height direction of the outer shell, the water inlet of the heating box is positioned opposite to the clearance opening. The water storage component can pass through the clearance opening into the mounting cavity to communicate with the water inlet of the heating box.

[0030] This embodiment provides a clear passage for the water storage component during installation by setting an obstacle clearance on the base. This not only provides a reference for the installation position of the water storage component, but also allows the water storage component to enter the installation cavity inside the base without obstruction, ensuring that the heating box can smoothly obtain water from the water storage component for steam production.

[0031] In an optional embodiment, the indoor unit of the air conditioner further includes:

[0032] Main control board;

[0033] A first electrical contact is disposed on the housing and electrically connected to the main control board;

[0034] The steam generating module also includes:

[0035] The second electrical contact is disposed in the heating box or the mounting frame and exposed in the mounting frame. The second electrical contact is electrically connected to the heater.

[0036] The second electrical contact is in separable electrical contact with the first electrical contact.

[0037] In this embodiment, the outer casing is provided with a first electrical contact that is electrically connected to the main control board, and the heating box or mounting bracket is provided with a second electrical contact that is electrically connected to the heater. After the mounting bracket is connected to the outer casing, the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact make electrical contact, at which point the main control board makes electrical contact with the heater, and the main control board can control the start and stop of the electric heater. It can be seen that in this embodiment, after the mounting bracket is connected to the outer casing, the main control board is electrically connected to the heater, thus eliminating the need for additional wiring between the main control board and the heater, thereby simplifying the installation process and reducing installation difficulty.

[0038] In one optional embodiment, the first electrical contact is disposed on the bottom wall of the space inside the housing, the first electrical contact is located below the heating box, the second electrical contact is disposed at the bottom of the mounting bracket, and the second electrical contact and the first electrical contact are in separable electrical contact along the height direction of the housing.

[0039] In this embodiment, the first electrical contact is located below the heating box, and the second electrical contact is located at the bottom of the mounting bracket. After the mounting bracket is assembled into the housing, at least a portion of the second electrical contact is located above the first electrical contact. The second electrical contact and the first electrical contact are in separable electrical contact along the height direction of the housing. The gravity of the heating box can act on the second electrical contact, thereby improving the contact stability between the second electrical contact and the first electrical contact.

[0040] In one optional embodiment, the outer casing has a receiving cavity, the water storage component is detachably disposed in the receiving cavity, and the outer casing has a second mounting port on its side wall along its width direction, the second mounting port being connected to the receiving cavity, and the water storage component being able to be inserted into the receiving cavity through the second mounting port.

[0041] This embodiment has a housing cavity inside the outer casing, within which a water storage component is housed. The outer casing has a second mounting port communicating with the housing cavity. When water needs to be added to the water storage component, it can be removed from the housing cavity through the second mounting port, making water addition convenient. Furthermore, the second mounting port is located on the side wall of the outer casing along its width; that is, it is not located on the front of the outer casing. The second mounting port does not damage the appearance of the outer casing, thus improving the aesthetics of the air conditioner indoor unit.

[0042] In an optional embodiment, the indoor unit of the air conditioner further includes:

[0043] A water storage cover, which is rotatably connected to the outer shell;

[0044] The water storage component is inserted into the water storage cover, and the top of the water storage cover has an opening that communicates with its internal space. The opening is used for the water storage component to be installed into the water storage cover.

[0045] The water storage cover is rotatable between a first position and a second position. When the water storage cover is in the first position, the opening of the water storage cover is located inside the receiving cavity; when the water storage cover is in the second position, the opening of the water storage cover is located outside the outer shell.

[0046] The process of adding water to the water storage component is as follows: rotate the water storage cover from the first position to the second position. At this time, the opening of the water storage cover is outside the outer shell, meaning the opening is no longer blocked by the outer shell. The user can then remove the water storage component from the water storage cover through the opening, making it convenient to take the water storage component to a water source for refilling. Furthermore, since the water storage component in this embodiment is inserted into the water storage cover, and there is no connecting structure between the two, it is relatively convenient to install or remove the water storage component from the water storage cover.

[0047] In one optional embodiment, the water storage component includes:

[0048] A water storage tank, the bottom of which is provided with a flow outlet that can communicate with the water inlet;

[0049] A check valve is provided at the flow outlet;

[0050] The heating chamber includes:

[0051] Top-pushing section;

[0052] When the water storage cover is in the first position, the pusher is located below the check valve, and the pusher pushes the check valve to open it; when the water storage cover is in the second position, the pusher separates from the check valve, and the check valve closes the flow port.

[0053] When the water storage cover is in the first position, the water tank is in a water supply state. The pusher of the heating box pushes and opens the check valve, allowing the water inlet to flow through and the water in the storage tank to enter the heating box. When the water level in the storage tank is low, the user can switch the water storage cover from the first position to the second position. During this process, the check valve gradually separates from the pusher and gradually closes, thus closing the water inlet. This prevents the remaining water in the storage tank from flowing into the outer casing through the water inlet when the user removes the water tank, thus preventing short circuits in the electrical components inside the casing.

[0054] In one optional embodiment, the first rotation axis between the water storage cover and the outer shell is parallel to the depth direction of the outer shell. When the water storage cover is in the first position, the joint between the push part and the check valve is the first joint. Along the height direction of the outer shell, the distance between the first joint and the first rotation axis is 0-10mm.

[0055] Taking the perspective shown in the figure as an example, if the first rotation axis is higher than the first joint, the water storage cover will shift to the left during rotation, compared to the first rotation axis being aligned with the first joint; if the first rotation axis is lower than the first joint, the water storage cover will be closer to the right side when rotating at the same angle.

[0056] Therefore, in order to reduce interference between the water storage cover and water tank and other components, such as the heating box and the outer shell, during rotation, this embodiment sets the distance between the first joint and the first rotation axis along the height direction of the outer shell to 0-10mm. In this way, even if the water storage cover and water tank move to the left or right during rotation, the distance of the left or right movement of the water storage cover can be controlled, reducing the risk of interference between the water storage cover and water tank and other components. Attached Figure Description

[0057] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0058] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the air conditioner indoor unit disclosed in an embodiment of this application;

[0059] Figure 2 For this application Figure 1 An exploded view of the structure shown.

[0060] Figure 3 For this application Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural illustration of the structure after the second panel is hidden.

[0061] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the steam generating module disclosed in the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0062] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the steam generating module disclosed in the embodiments of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0063] Figure 6 For this application Figure 3 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the hidden steam generator module.

[0064] Figure 7 For this application Figure 3 An exploded view of the structure shown.

[0065] Figure 8For this application Figure 1 Top view of the structure shown;

[0066] Figure 9 For this application Figure 8 The structure shown is a cross-sectional view at section AA;

[0067] Figure 10 For this application Figure 9 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0068] Figure 11 For this application Figure 8 The structure shown is a cross-sectional view at section BB;

[0069] Figure 12 For this application Figure 11 Enlarged view of point D in the middle;

[0070] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly process of the indoor unit of an air conditioner disclosed in an embodiment of this application.

[0071] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0072] 100. Outer shell; 101. Exhaust passage; 110. Front frame; 120. Front panel; 121. First panel; 122. Second panel; 200. Humidification component; 300. Water storage component; 301. Flow outlet; 310. Water tank; 320. Check valve; 321. Valve core; 322. Elastic element; 400. Steam generating module; 401. Mounting cavity; 402. Receiving groove; 410. Mounting bracket; 411. Base; 412. Baffle plate; 420. Heating box; 421. Pushing part; 430. Heater; 440. Steam pipe; 510. First electrical contact; 520. Second electrical contact; 600. Water storage cover; 700. Elbow. Detailed Implementation

[0073] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0074] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0075] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0076] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; 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, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0077] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are primarily used to distinguish different devices, elements, or components (which may be the same or different in specific type and construction), and are not intended to indicate or imply the relative importance or quantity of the indicated devices, elements, or components. Unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0078] When an air conditioner is heating, the relative humidity of the indoor air decreases, resulting in a poor user experience. Therefore, humidifying the indoor air becomes necessary when the air conditioner is heating. Existing humidification solutions for air conditioners include ultrasonic humidification, wet film humidification, steam humidification, and waterless humidification. Steam humidification is widely used because it can disinfect and sterilize.

[0079] The steam humidification assembly includes a heating chamber, a heater, steam pipes, and a water storage container. The heater is located inside the heating chamber, and both the steam pipes and the water storage container are connected to the heating chamber. The steam pipes are used to circulate steam, and the water storage container is used to supply water to the heating chamber. Currently, when installing the steam humidification assembly, the heating chamber, steam pipes, and water storage container need to be installed one by one into the casing of the air conditioner indoor unit. When assembling multiple air conditioner indoor units on the assembly line, the time consumption is relatively long.

[0080] The air conditioning indoor unit provided in this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, through specific embodiments and application scenarios.

[0081] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown in the illustration, this application discloses an indoor air conditioner unit. Exemplarily, the indoor air conditioner unit can be a floor-standing unit, a wall-mounted unit, or a ducted unit, etc., and this application does not limit this to any particular type. The indoor air conditioner unit includes:

[0082] A housing 100 is provided with a steam outlet. Specifically, the steam outlet penetrates the housing 100 to connect the internal space and the external space of the housing 100. The housing 100 includes:

[0083] Front frame 110. Exemplarily, the housing 100 may further include a rear housing located behind the front frame 110, detachably connected to the front frame 110. The rear housing, front frame 110, and front panel 120 (described below) are distributed sequentially from rear to front, and together form an installation space for mounting components such as an indoor heat exchanger, a cross-flow fan, an electrical control box, and a humidification assembly 200. Further, the installation space includes components along the height direction of the housing 100 (…). Figure 1 The first space and the second space are distributed in the direction indicated by the arrow in the middle (z). The first space is located above the second space. The indoor heat exchanger and cross-flow fan and other related components can be installed in the first space, while the humidification component 200, the electrical control box and other related components can be installed in the second space. In addition, when the indoor unit of the air conditioner also has a fresh air function, the fresh air fan and the exhaust fan can also be located in the second space.

[0084] Humidification component 200, including:

[0085] A water storage unit 300 is located inside the front frame 110. The water storage unit 300 is used to store water for supplying water to the heating box 420 of the steam generating module 400.

[0086] Steam generating module 400, used to generate steam, includes:

[0087] Heating box 420 is located inside front frame 110. Heating box 420 has water inlet and vent. Water inlet is connected to water storage component 300.

[0088] Heater 430 is located inside heating chamber 420. Specifically, heater 430 can be an electric heater 430. When water in heating chamber 420 comes into contact with electric heater 430, electric heater 430 can heat the water, causing the water to evaporate and generate steam.

[0089] Steam pipe 440, one end of which is connected to the exhaust port and the other end of which is connected to the steam outlet, so that the steam generated in the heating box 420 can enter the steam pipe 440 from the exhaust port and then be discharged into the room from the steam outlet.

[0090] The steam generation module 400 also includes:

[0091] Mounting bracket 410 provides a mounting base for heating box 420 and steam pipe 440. Mounting bracket 410 includes:

[0092] The base 411 has a mounting cavity 401 formed within it, meaning the base 411 is box-shaped. The heating box 420 is disposed within the base 411, and the mounting bracket 410 is detachably connected to the front frame 110, allowing the steam generating module 400 to be detachably mounted on the front frame 110 as a whole. For example, the front frame 110 can be detachably connected to the mounting bracket 410 by means of snap-fit, screw connection, or other methods. This application does not limit the connection method between the front frame 110 and the mounting bracket 410. It should be noted that when the mounting bracket 410 only includes the base 411, the base 411 is detachably connected to the front frame 110; when the mounting bracket 410 includes the base 411 and the baffle plate 412 (described below), at least one of the base 411 and the baffle plate 412 can be detachably connected to the front frame 110.

[0093] The assembly process of the steam generating module 400 of this application is as follows: the heating box 420 and the steam pipe 440 are assembled onto the mounting bracket 410, and then the mounting bracket 410 is assembled into the outer casing 100, so that the steam generating module 400 can be detachably installed on the outer casing 100. When assembling multiple indoor air conditioning units on the assembly line, the heating box 420 and steam pipe 440 of the next indoor air conditioning unit can be assembled onto the mounting bracket 410 to form a steam generating module 400 while the mounting bracket 410 is being assembled into the outer casing 100. When assembling the next indoor air conditioning unit, the steam generating module 400 is already assembled. The installation of the steam generating module 400 can be completed by simply assembling the mounting bracket 410 into the outer casing 100. That is, the installation of the steam generating module 400 can be achieved in one step. In contrast, related technologies still require the steam box and steam pipe 440 to be installed into the outer casing 100 one by one, which means that the installation of the steam generating module 400 requires two steps. Therefore, by adopting the solution of this application, the installation steps of some steam generating modules 400 in multiple indoor air conditioning units can be simplified, thereby shortening the installation time of multiple indoor air conditioning units.

[0094] In one alternative embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 The housing 100 includes:

[0095] A front panel 120 is located on the front side of the front frame 110 and is detachably connected to the front frame 110 and / or the mounting bracket 410. For example, the front panel 120 may include a first panel 121 and a second panel 122 distributed along the height direction of the housing 100. The first panel 121 is located above the second panel 122, and the first panel 121 is used to cover a first space, while the second panel 122 is used to cover a second space. Thus, when the humidification component 200 needs cleaning or maintenance, only the second panel 122 needs to be removed; when the indoor heat exchanger needs cleaning or maintenance, only the first panel 121 needs to be removed. Of course, the front panel 120 may also be a single piece; this application does not limit the specific structure of the front panel 120.

[0096] The heating box 420 is detachably disposed in the mounting cavity 401. The base 411 is provided with a first mounting port that communicates with the mounting cavity 401. The first mounting port is used for the heating box 420 to be installed into the mounting cavity 401. The first mounting port is positioned facing the front panel 120.

[0097] The specific assembly process in this embodiment is as follows: After installing the front frame 110, connect the water storage component 300 and the mounting bracket 410 to the front frame 110, and then connect the front panel 120 to the front frame 110 and / or the mounting bracket 410 to complete the assembly of the steam generating module 400. Similarly, when it is necessary to clean or repair the steam generating module 400, simply remove the front panel 120 to expose the mounting bracket 410. Since the first mounting port, which is connected to the mounting cavity 401 in the mounting bracket 410, faces the front panel 120, after the front panel 120 is removed, the first mounting port will face forward, directly facing the maintenance or cleaning personnel, thus facilitating the maintenance and cleaning of the heating box 420. Of course, the first mounting port can also face upwards; this application does not limit this.

[0098] In one alternative embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 Mounting bracket 410 includes:

[0099] A baffle plate 412 is connected above the base 411, and a receiving groove 402 is provided on the front surface of the baffle plate 412. For example, the receiving groove 402 can be formed by removing material; or the receiving groove 402 can also be formed by stamping, that is, a portion of the baffle plate 412 is recessed rearward to form the receiving groove 402. It should be noted that the front surface of the baffle plate 412 is the surface of the baffle plate 412 facing the front panel 120.

[0100] The steam pipe 440 passes through the receiving groove 402. For example, the receiving groove 402 is filled with heat-insulating material, which wraps around the steam pipe 440 to prevent the high temperature of the steam pipe 440 from damaging other components inside the outer casing 100.

[0101] In this embodiment, the mounting bracket 410 includes a base 411 and a baffle plate 412. The baffle plate 412 is connected above the base 411. A receiving groove 402 is formed on the front surface of the baffle plate 412. The steam pipe 440 passes through the receiving groove 402. In this way, the steam pipe 440 is separated from the space behind the baffle plate 412 by the baffle plate 412. The baffle plate 412 can, to a certain extent, prevent the high temperature of the steam pipe 440 from being transmitted to the components located behind the baffle plate 412, such as the electrical control box, thereby reducing the impact of the high temperature of the steam on the components located behind the baffle plate 412 and extending the life of the components located behind the baffle plate 412. In addition, when the steam pipe 440 leaks, or when the joint between the steam pipe 440 and the heating box 420 leaks, the baffle plate 412 can prevent the leaked steam from drifting to the rear of the baffle plate 412, preventing short circuits in components such as the electrical control box. Of course, the mounting bracket 410 may also include only the base 411 without the cover plate 412, and this application does not limit this.

[0102] In one alternative embodiment, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 Along the depth direction of the outer shell 100 ( Figure 1 (As indicated by the arrow in the middle), the shield 412 is located on the side of the base 411 near the first mounting port.

[0103] In this embodiment, the shield 412 is located on the side of the base 411 closer to the first mounting port. Compared with the embodiment where the shield 412 is located on the side of the base 411 farther from the first mounting port, the shield 412 in this embodiment is closer to the front side of the base 411. This reduces the distance between the shield 412 and the front panel 120, thereby increasing the space behind the shield 412 and facilitating the layout of the components behind the shield 412.

[0104] In one optional embodiment, the top of the base 411 is provided with a clearance opening that communicates with the mounting cavity 401. Along the height direction of the outer shell 100, the water inlet of the heating box 420 is arranged opposite to the clearance opening. The water storage component 300 can pass through the clearance opening into the mounting cavity 401 to communicate with the water inlet of the heating box 420.

[0105] This embodiment provides a clear passage for the water storage component 300 during installation by setting an obstacle clearance on the base 411. This not only provides a reference for the installation position of the water storage component 300, but also allows the water storage component 300 to enter the installation cavity 401 inside the base 411 without obstruction, ensuring that the heating box 420 can smoothly obtain water from the water storage component 300 for steam production.

[0106] In one alternative embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7The indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes:

[0107] Main control board. The main control board can receive signals from the remote control, including various commands such as temperature setting, operating mode (cooling, heating, fan, dehumidification, etc.), and fan speed adjustment.

[0108] The first electrical contact 510 is disposed on the housing 100 and electrically connected to the main control board.

[0109] The steam generation module 400 also includes:

[0110] The second electrical contact 520 is disposed in the heating box 420 or the mounting bracket 410 and exposed in the mounting bracket 410. That is to say, the mounting bracket 410 does not block the contact between the first electrical contact 510 and the second electrical contact 520. The second electrical contact 520 is electrically connected to the heater 430 and can be electrically contacted separately from the first electrical contact 510.

[0111] In this embodiment, the outer casing 100 is provided with a first electrical contact 510 electrically connected to the main control board, and the heating box 420 or mounting bracket 410 is provided with a second electrical contact 520 electrically connected to the heater 430. After the mounting bracket 410 is connected to the outer casing 100, the first electrical contact 510 and the second electrical contact 520 make electrical contact, and at this time the main control board and the heater 430 make electrical contact, and the main control board can control the start and stop of the electric heater 430. It can be seen that in this embodiment, after the mounting bracket 410 is connected to the outer casing 100, the main control board is electrically connected to the heater 430. Thus, there is no need for additional wiring between the main control board and the heater 430, which simplifies the installation process and reduces the installation difficulty.

[0112] In one alternative embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The first electrical contact 510 is located on the bottom wall of the space inside the housing 100 and is located below the heating box 420. The second electrical contact 520 is located at the bottom of the mounting bracket 410 and is in separable electrical contact with the first electrical contact 510 along the height direction of the housing 100.

[0113] In this embodiment, the first electrical contact 510 is located below the heating chamber 420, and the second electrical contact 520 is located at the bottom of the mounting bracket 410. After the mounting bracket 410 is assembled into the housing 100, at least a portion of the second electrical contact 520 is located above the first electrical contact 510. The second electrical contact 520 and the first electrical contact 510 are in separable electrical contact along the height direction of the housing 100. The gravity of the heating chamber 420 can act on the second electrical contact 520, thereby improving the contact stability between the second electrical contact 520 and the first electrical contact 510. Of course, the second electrical contact 520 can also be in separable electrical contact with the first electrical contact 510 along the depth direction of the housing 100; this application does not limit this.

[0114] In one alternative embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The outer casing 100 has a receiving cavity, and the water storage component 300 is detachably disposed in the receiving cavity. The outer casing 100 extends along its own width direction ( Figure 1 A second mounting port is provided on the side wall (in the direction indicated by the arrow in the middle), which communicates with the receiving cavity, allowing the water storage component 300 to be inserted into the receiving cavity through the second mounting port. For example, the water storage component 300 can be detachably connected to the mounting bracket 410 and / or the housing 100; this application does not limit this.

[0115] In this embodiment, the outer casing 100 has a receiving cavity, and the water storage component 300 is disposed within the receiving cavity. The outer casing 100 has a second mounting port that communicates with the receiving cavity. When water needs to be added to the water storage component 300, it can be removed from the receiving cavity through the second mounting port, and then water can be added to the water storage component 300, making water addition convenient. Furthermore, the second mounting port is located on the side wall of the outer casing 100 along its width direction, meaning that the second mounting port is not located on the front of the outer casing 100. The second mounting port does not damage the appearance of the outer casing 100, thereby improving the aesthetics of the air conditioner indoor unit.

[0116] In one alternative embodiment, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes:

[0117] A water storage cover 600 is rotatably connected to the outer casing 100. Specifically, the water storage cover 600 is rotatably connected to the outer casing 100. Since the water storage component 300 is located inside the water storage cover 600, the weight of the water storage cover 600 and the water storage component 300 is transferred to the outer casing 100. Compared to the mounting bracket 410, the outer casing 100 has higher structural strength, thus ensuring the rotational stability of the water storage cover 600. It should be noted that when the outer casing 100 includes a front frame 110, the water storage component 300 can be rotatably connected to the front frame 110.

[0118] The water storage component 300 is inserted into the water storage cover 600. The top of the water storage cover 600 is provided with an opening that communicates with its internal space. The opening is used for the water storage component 300 to be installed into the water storage cover 600. The water storage component 300 can be installed into or removed from the water storage cover 600 through the opening.

[0119] The water storage cover 600 is rotatable between a first position and a second position. When the water storage cover 600 is in the first position, the opening of the water storage cover 600 is located inside the receiving cavity, that is, the outer shell 100 blocks the opening of the water storage cover 600. When the water storage cover 600 is in the second position, the opening of the water storage cover 600 is located outside the outer shell 100.

[0120] The process of adding water to the water storage component 300 is as follows: the water storage cover 600 is rotated from the first position to the second position. At this time, the opening of the water storage cover 600 is outside the outer shell 100, that is, the opening of the water storage cover 600 is no longer blocked by the outer shell 100. The user can remove the water storage component 300 from the water storage cover 600 through the opening, so as to take the water storage component 300 to the water source for adding water. Furthermore, since the water storage component 300 in this embodiment is inserted into the water storage cover 600 and there is no connecting structure between the two, it is also convenient to install or remove the water storage component 300 from the water storage cover 600.

[0121] In some embodiments, the indoor unit of the air conditioner further includes a locking member that can restrict or allow the water storage cover 600 located in the first position to rotate. That is, the locking member has a locked state and an unlocked state. When the water storage cover 600 is located in the first position and the locking member is in the locked state, the locking member restricts the rotation of the water storage cover 600. When the water storage cover 600 is located in the first position and the locking member is in the unlocked state, the locking member allows the water storage cover 600 to rotate.

[0122] In one alternative embodiment, please refer to Figures 8 to 10 The water storage unit 300 includes:

[0123] The water storage tank 310 has a flow outlet 301 at its bottom that can communicate with the water inlet to supply water to the heating tank 420.

[0124] Check valve 320 is located at flow port 301 and is used to open or close flow port 301.

[0125] Heating chamber 420 includes:

[0126] The pusher 421 is used to apply force to the check valve 320 to open the check valve 320 and make the flow port 301 open.

[0127] When the water storage cover 600 is in the first position, the push part 421 is located below the check valve 320, and the push part 421 pushes the check valve 320 to open the check valve 320; when the water storage cover 600 is in the second position, the push part 421 is separated from the check valve 320, and the check valve 320 closes the flow port 301.

[0128] When the water storage cover 600 is in the first position, the water storage tank 310 is in a water supply state. The push part 421 of the heating box 420 pushes and opens the check valve 320, so that the flow port 301 is open, and the water in the water storage tank 310 can enter the heating box 420 through the flow port 301. When the water level in the water storage component 300 is low, the user can switch the water storage cover 600 from the first position to the second position. During this process, the check valve 320 gradually separates from the push part 421 and gradually closes, thereby closing the flow port 301. In this way, when the user removes the water storage tank 310, the remaining water in the water storage tank 310 will not flow into the outer casing 100 through the flow port 301, so as to prevent short circuits of the electrical components inside the outer casing 100.

[0129] For example, the check valve 320 includes a valve core 321 and an elastic element 322. The valve core 321 is movably connected to the water storage tank 310, and the two ends of the elastic element 322 are respectively connected to the valve core 321 and the water storage tank 310. The elastic element 322 can drive the valve core 321 to block the flow port 301. During the process of the water storage cover 600 switching from the second position to the first position, the push part 421 pushes the valve core 321, causing the valve core 321 to open the flow port 301. During this process, the elastic element 322 will undergo elastic deformation. During the process of the water storage cover 600 switching from the first position to the second position, the push part 421 will separate from the valve core 321, and the elastic element 322 will restore its elastic deformation, thereby causing the valve core 321 to block the flow port 301 again.

[0130] In some embodiments, the check valve 320 is detachably connected to the water storage tank 310. When it is necessary to add water to the water storage tank 310, the check valve 320 can be removed from the water storage tank 310 and water can be injected into the flow port 301. This eliminates the need to open an additional water inlet on the water storage tank 310, thereby simplifying the structure of the water storage tank 310.

[0131] In one alternative embodiment, please refer to Figure 10 The first axis of rotation between the water storage cover 600 and the outer casing 100 is parallel to the depth direction of the outer casing 100. When the water storage cover 600 is in the first position, the joint between the push part 421 and the check valve 320 is the first joint. Along the height direction of the outer casing 100, the distance between the first joint and the first axis of rotation (by...) Figure 10The dimension h (shown in the figure) is 0-10 mm. For example, the distance between the first joint and the first rotation axis along the height direction of the housing 100 can be 3 mm, 5 mm, 8 mm, etc., and this application does not limit this.

[0132] by Figure 10 Taking the perspective shown as an example, if the first rotation axis is higher than the first joint point, the water storage cover 600 will shift to the left during rotation, compared to the first rotation axis being aligned with the first joint point; if the first rotation axis is lower than the first joint point, the water storage cover 600 will be closer to the right side when rotating at the same angle.

[0133] Therefore, in order to reduce interference between the water storage cover 600 and the water storage tank 310 and other components such as the heating box 420 and the outer shell 100 during rotation, this embodiment sets the distance between the first joint and the first rotation axis along the height direction of the outer shell 100 to 0-10mm. In this way, even if the water storage cover 600 and the water storage tank 310 move to the left or right during rotation, the distance of the left or right movement of the water storage cover 600 can be controlled, reducing the risk of interference between the water storage cover 600 and the water storage tank 310 and other components.

[0134] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 11 and Figure 12 The housing 100 is provided with an exhaust channel 101. One end of the exhaust channel 101 is connected to the steam outlet, and the other end of the exhaust channel 101 is connected to the steam pipe 440. For example, the mounting bracket 410 is provided with an elbow 700. One end of the elbow 700 faces downward and connects to the steam pipe 440, and the other end of the elbow 700 faces forward and connects to the exhaust channel 101.

[0135] In other embodiments, the housing 100 is provided with an exhaust chamber, which is connected to a steam outlet, and the end of the steam pipe 440 facing away from the exhaust port can be located inside the exhaust chamber.

[0136] Please see Figure 13 The assembly process of the indoor air conditioner unit of this application is as follows: the water storage cover 600 is installed at the pivot on the front frame 110 and the water storage cover 600 is positioned in the second position; the mounting bracket 410 is tilted and connected to the front frame 110, and the first electrical contact 510 and the second electrical contact 520 are connected in the height direction of the outer casing 100; the mounting bracket 410 is straightened so that the elbow 700 on the mounting bracket 410 is connected to the exhaust channel 101 along the depth direction of the outer casing 100; the water storage component 300 is inserted into the water storage cover 600 through the opening at the top of the water storage cover 600; the water storage cover 600 is rotated to the first position; the front panel 120 is assembled onto the front frame 110 to complete the assembly of the indoor air conditioner unit.

[0137] The foregoing embodiments of this application focus on describing the differences between various embodiments. As long as the different optimization features between embodiments are not contradictory, they can be combined to form better embodiments. For the sake of brevity, these differences will not be elaborated upon here. The embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art, under the guidance of this application, can make many modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, all of which fall within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An indoor unit for an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: A housing (100) having a steam outlet, the housing (100) comprising: Front frame (110); Humidification unit (200), including: A water storage component (300) is disposed within the front frame (110); A steam generating module (400) for generating steam, the steam generating module (400) comprising: A heating box (420) is located inside the front frame (110). The heating box (420) has a water inlet and an exhaust outlet. The water inlet is connected to the water storage component (300). A heater (430) is disposed inside the heating box (420); A steam pipe (440), one end of which is connected to the exhaust port and the other end of which is connected to the steam outlet; The steam generating module (400) also includes: Mounting bracket (410), including: A base (411) having an installation cavity (401) formed therein; The heating box (420) is located in the mounting cavity (401), and the mounting bracket (410) is detachably connected to the front frame (110) so that the steam generating module (400) can be detachably mounted on the front frame (110).

2. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (100) includes: A front panel (120) is located on the front side of the front frame (110) and is detachably connected to the front frame (110) and / or the mounting bracket (410); The heating box (420) is detachably disposed in the mounting cavity (401). The base (411) is provided with a first mounting port communicating with the mounting cavity (401). The first mounting port is used for the heating box (420) to be installed into the mounting cavity (401). The first mounting port is positioned facing the front panel (120).

3. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting bracket (410) includes: A baffle plate (412) is connected above the seat (411), and the front surface of the baffle plate (412) is provided with a receiving groove (402). The steam pipe (440) passes through the receiving groove (402); Along the depth direction of the outer shell (100), the shield (412) is located on the side of the base (411) near the first mounting port.

4. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the base (411) is provided with a clearance opening that communicates with the mounting cavity (401). Along the height direction of the outer shell (100), the water inlet of the heating box (420) is arranged opposite to the clearance opening. The water storage component (300) can pass through the clearance opening into the mounting cavity (401) to communicate with the water inlet of the heating box (420).

5. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes: Main control board; The first electrical contact (510) is disposed on the housing (100) and electrically connected to the main control board; The steam generating module (400) also includes: The second electrical contact (520) is disposed in the heating box (420) or the mounting bracket (410) and exposed in the mounting bracket (410). The second electrical contact (520) is electrically connected to the heater (430). The second electrical contact (520) is in separable electrical contact with the first electrical contact (510).

6. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first electrical contact (510) is disposed on the bottom wall of the space inside the housing (100), and the first electrical contact (510) is located below the heating box (420). The second electrical contact (520) is disposed at the bottom of the mounting bracket (410). The second electrical contact (520) and the first electrical contact (510) are in separable electrical contact along the height direction of the housing (100).

7. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer shell (100) has a receiving cavity, and the water storage component (300) is detachably disposed in the receiving cavity. The outer shell (100) has a second mounting port on its side wall along its width direction. The second mounting port is connected to the receiving cavity, and the water storage component (300) can be inserted into the receiving cavity through the second mounting port.

8. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The indoor unit of the air conditioner also includes: A water storage cover (600) is rotatably connected to the outer shell (100); The water storage component (300) is inserted into the water storage cover (600). The top of the water storage cover (600) is provided with an opening that communicates with its internal space. The opening is used for the water storage component (300) to be inserted into the water storage cover (600). The water storage cover (600) is rotatable between a first position and a second position. When the water storage cover (600) is in the first position, the opening of the water storage cover (600) is located inside the accommodating cavity; when the water storage cover (600) is in the second position, the opening of the water storage cover (600) is located outside the outer shell (100).

9. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The water storage component (300) includes: A water storage tank (310) is provided at the bottom of which a flow outlet (301) is provided that can communicate with the water inlet; A check valve (320) is provided at the flow port (301); The heating chamber (420) includes: Top pusher (421); When the water storage cover (600) is in the first position, the push part (421) is located below the check valve (320), and the push part (421) pushes the check valve (320) to open the check valve (320); when the water storage cover (600) is in the second position, the push part (421) separates from the check valve (320), and the check valve (320) closes the flow port (301).

10. The indoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first rotation axis between the water storage cover (600) and the outer shell (100) is parallel to the depth direction of the outer shell (100). When the water storage cover (600) is in the first position, the joint between the push part (421) and the check valve (320) is the first joint. Along the height direction of the outer shell (100), the distance between the first joint and the first rotation axis is 0 to 10 mm.

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