air conditioner indoor unit

Abstract

This application relates to the field of home appliance technology, and more particularly to an air conditioner indoor unit. An air conditioner indoor unit includes: a casing with an air inlet, an air outlet, and a steam outlet; a connecting pipe inside the casing, with its first end connected to the steam outlet; a heat treatment module disposed within the casing; and a humidification module including: a mounting bracket; a steam generator disposed on the mounting bracket and used to generate steam; a connecting pipe disposed on the mounting bracket, with its first end connected to the steam generator; and a sealing element fitted onto the outer peripheral wall of either the second end of the connecting pipe or the second end of the connecting pipe. The first end of the mounting bracket is rotatably disposed relative to the casing, and the sealing element is clamped between the second end of the connecting pipe and the second end of the connecting pipe. The air conditioner indoor unit provided by this application allows for very convenient installation and removal of the humidification module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of home appliance technology, and in particular to air conditioner indoor units. Background Technology

[0002] As consumers increasingly demand more integrated functions in home appliances, air conditioner indoor units, being one of the most expandable products in the home appliance industry, are incorporating more and more functional modules. Specifically, in addition to the original functions of the indoor unit, it typically integrates a humidification module to provide humidification capabilities. However, because the humidification module has connecting pipes for connection to the indoor unit, the installation and removal of the humidification module becomes quite inconvenient due to the connection issues involved. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application discloses an air conditioner indoor unit that makes the installation and removal of the humidification module very convenient.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application discloses an indoor air conditioning unit, comprising:

[0005] The housing is provided with an air conditioning inlet, an air conditioning outlet and a steam outlet, and a connecting pipe is provided inside the housing, with the first end of the connecting pipe connected to the steam outlet.

[0006] A heat treatment module is disposed inside the housing and is used to draw air from outside the housing into the housing through the air conditioner inlet for heat exchange, and blow the heat-exchanged air out of the housing through the air conditioner outlet.

[0007] Humidification module, the humidification module includes:

[0008] Mounting rack;

[0009] A steam generator, which is mounted on the mounting bracket, is used to generate steam;

[0010] A connecting pipe is provided on the mounting bracket, and the first end of the connecting pipe is connected to the steam generator so that the steam generated by the steam generator enters the connecting pipe through the first end of the connecting pipe.

[0011] A sealing element, which is sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of one of the second end of the connecting pipe and the second end of the connecting tube;

[0012] The first end of the mounting bracket is rotatably disposed relative to the housing. When the second end of the mounting bracket rotates about the first end of the mounting bracket toward the second end of the connecting pipe so that the mounting bracket is installed in the housing, one of the second end of the connecting pipe and the second end of the connecting tube is inserted into the other, and the sealing element is clamped between the second end of the connecting pipe and the second end of the connecting tube.

[0013] Because the first end of the mounting bracket is rotatably mounted relative to the housing, and when the second end of the mounting bracket rotates around the first end of the mounting bracket toward the second end of the connecting pipe so that the mounting bracket is installed inside the housing, one of the second end of the connecting pipe and the second end of the connecting tube is inserted into the other. That is, during the process of installing the mounting bracket into the housing, the connecting tube can be automatically and synchronously connected to the connecting pipe, thereby achieving the purpose of installing the entire humidification module in the indoor unit of the air conditioner. The entire installation process does not require special work of connecting the connecting tube to the connecting pipe. Therefore, the work of installing the humidification module in the indoor unit of the air conditioner becomes very convenient and quick.

[0014] Similarly, when it is necessary to remove the humidifier module from the indoor unit of the air conditioner, simply remove the mounting bracket from the casing. This will automatically disconnect the second end of the connecting pipe from the second end of the connecting pipe. There is no need to perform a special disconnection of the connecting pipe from the connecting pipe. Therefore, removing the humidifier module from the indoor unit of the air conditioner becomes very convenient and quick.

[0015] Optionally, the sealing element is sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe, the second end of the connecting pipe is inserted into the second end of the connecting pipe, and the sealing element is sandwiched between the outer peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe and the inner peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe.

[0016] Since the connecting pipe rotates around the first end of the mounting bracket along with the mounting bracket, while the connecting pipe is located inside the housing and can remain stationary, by having the seal fitted onto the outer peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe, compared to fitting the seal onto the outer peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe, the seal can remain stationary with the connecting pipe, thereby reducing the possibility of the seal falling off due to frequent movement, and allowing the seal to be fitted onto the outer peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe more securely and stably.

[0017] Optionally, along the insertion direction of the second end of the connector, the outer diameter of at least a portion of the pipe section in the second end of the connector gradually decreases.

[0018] Since the outer diameter of at least a portion of the pipe section in the second end of the connector gradually decreases along the insertion direction of the second end of the connector, the second end of the connector can be roughly formed into a cone shape, which facilitates the smoother insertion of the second end of the connector into the second end of the connecting pipe.

[0019] Optionally, along the insertion direction of the second end of the connecting pipe, the pipe segment with a gradually decreasing outer diameter in the second end of the connecting pipe is the first pipe segment, and the sealing element is sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the first pipe segment.

[0020] When the sealing element is fitted onto the outer peripheral wall of the first pipe section, the outer diameter of the sealing element can gradually decrease along the insertion direction of the second end of the connecting pipe. In this way, the sealing element can be roughly formed into a cone shape, which is beneficial for the second end of the connecting pipe to be inserted more smoothly into the second end of the connecting pipe during the insertion process, thereby reducing the possibility that the sealing element will be blocked outside the second end of the connecting pipe.

[0021] Optionally, a retaining ring is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe, and the sealing element is located between the retaining ring and the end face of the second end of the connecting pipe.

[0022] Since the seal is located between the retaining ring and the end face of the second end of the connecting pipe, the retaining ring can limit the seal and prevent the seal from sliding in the opposite direction to the insertion direction of the second end of the connecting pipe during the insertion of the second end of the connecting pipe. This can better ensure that the seal is clamped between the outer peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe and the inner peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe.

[0023] Optionally, along the insertion direction of the second end of the connecting pipe, the inner diameter of at least a portion of the second end of the connecting pipe gradually decreases.

[0024] When the inner diameter of at least a portion of the second end of the connecting pipe gradually decreases along the insertion direction of the second end of the connecting pipe, the inner circumferential wall of the second end of the connecting pipe can be made funnel-shaped with the larger diameter end of the funnel facing the second end of the connecting pipe. In this way, the second end of the connecting pipe can be more easily inserted into the second end of the connecting pipe.

[0025] Optionally, the humidification module further includes:

[0026] A locking element is provided for locking the mounting bracket to the housing when the second end of the mounting bracket is rotated about the first end of the mounting bracket toward the second end of the connecting tube to install the mounting bracket into the housing.

[0027] Since the locking device can lock the mounting bracket to the housing when it is installed inside the housing, the locking action of the locking device can prevent the mounting bracket from abnormally rotating out of the housing, and thus prevent abnormal disconnection between the second end of the connecting pipe and the second end of the connecting tube.

[0028] Optionally, the locking element is a locking screw;

[0029] The mounting bracket has a through hole, and the housing has a threaded hole corresponding to the through hole. The screw of the locking screw is threaded into the threaded hole, and the nut of the locking screw is located on the side of the mounting bracket away from the threaded hole.

[0030] When the locking element is a locking screw, to lock the mounting bracket to the housing, simply pass the screw shank through the through hole and thread it into the threaded hole, ensuring the screw head is positioned on the side of the mounting bracket away from the threaded hole. This achieves the goal of locking the mounting bracket to the housing. Firstly, this method is very simple, improving efficiency. Secondly, the low cost of locking screws reduces the overall cost of the locking element.

[0031] Optionally, the second end of the mounting bracket is higher than the first end of the mounting bracket in the vertical direction.

[0032] Because the first end of the mounting bracket is rotatably mounted relative to the housing, by making the second end of the mounting bracket vertically higher than the first end, it is very convenient for the user to push the mounting bracket at the second end when it is necessary to rotate the second end of the mounting bracket around the first end of the mounting bracket toward the second end of the connecting pipe. This is more ergonomic and provides a better user experience.

[0033] Optionally, the housing is provided with an installation platform, and the installation platform is provided with a first power supply terminal;

[0034] The first end of the mounting bracket is provided with a second power supply terminal corresponding to the first power supply terminal. The second power supply terminal is electrically connected to the steam generator. When the second end of the mounting bracket rotates around the first end of the mounting bracket toward the second end of the connecting pipe so that the mounting bracket is installed on the housing, the first power supply terminal is electrically connected to the second power supply terminal, and the first end of the mounting bracket is attached to the mounting platform.

[0035] Since the first power supply terminal is electrically connected to the second power supply terminal when the second end of the mounting bracket rotates around the first end of the mounting bracket toward the second end of the connecting pipe so that the mounting bracket is installed on the housing, and since the second power supply terminal is electrically connected to the steam generator, the purpose of supplying power to the steam generator can be achieved when the first power supply terminal is connected to the power source, thereby achieving the purpose of making the steam generator produce steam.

[0036] When the first power supply terminal is electrically connected to the second power supply terminal, the first end of the mounting bracket is attached to the mounting platform. Therefore, with the first end of the mounting bracket attached to the mounting platform, on the one hand, the mounting bracket can be installed more stably on the casing. On the other hand, by judging whether the first end of the mounting bracket is attached to the mounting platform, it can help to judge whether the mounting bracket is installed in place on the casing. This makes the work of installing the mounting bracket onto the casing quantifiable, and thus makes the work of installing the mounting bracket onto the casing more user-friendly.

[0037] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0038] In this application, since the first end of the mounting bracket is rotatably disposed relative to the housing, and when the second end of the mounting bracket rotates around the first end of the mounting bracket toward the second end of the connecting pipe so that the mounting bracket is installed inside the housing, one of the second end of the connecting pipe and the second end of the connecting tube is inserted into the other. That is, during the process of installing the mounting bracket into the housing, the connecting tube can be automatically and synchronously connected to the connecting pipe, thereby achieving the purpose of installing the entire humidification module in the indoor unit of the air conditioner. The entire installation process does not require special work of connecting the connecting pipe to the connecting pipe. Therefore, the work of installing the humidification module in the indoor unit of the air conditioner can be made very convenient and quick.

[0039] Similarly, when it is necessary to remove the humidifier module from the indoor unit of the air conditioner, simply remove the mounting bracket from the casing. This will automatically disconnect the second end of the connecting pipe from the second end of the connecting pipe. There is no need to perform a special disconnection of the connecting pipe from the connecting pipe. Therefore, removing the humidifier module from the indoor unit of the air conditioner becomes very convenient and quick. Attached Figure Description

[0040] 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.

[0041] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner indoor unit from another perspective;

[0043] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of a central air conditioning indoor unit;

[0044] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the indoor unit of the three air conditioners from another perspective;

[0045] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of location A in the middle;

[0046] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A structural diagram of the indoor unit of an air conditioner with part of the casing omitted;

[0047] Figure 7 yes Figure 4 An exploded view of the indoor unit of an air conditioner;

[0048] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 An exploded view of the indoor unit of an air conditioner from another perspective;

[0049] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A magnified view of the indoor air conditioner unit at position B;

[0050] Figure 10 yes Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner indoor unit when the first end of the mounting bracket is rotatably set relative to the casing (the mounting bracket is not installed inside the casing);

[0051] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner indoor unit when the mounting bracket is installed inside the casing;

[0052] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A cross-sectional view of an indoor unit of a central air conditioner;

[0053] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 A magnified view of a section at position C in the middle;

[0054] Figure 14 This is a partial enlarged view of another air conditioner indoor unit at position C according to an embodiment of this application;

[0055] Figure 15 This is a partial enlarged view of an indoor air conditioner unit at position C, according to an embodiment of this application.

[0056] Figure 16 yes Figure 15 A magnified view of a section at position D in the middle;

[0057] Figure 17 yes Figure 7 An exploded view of the indoor unit of an air conditioner from another perspective.

[0058] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0059] 1-Housing; 11-Air conditioning inlet; 12-Air conditioning outlet; 13-Steam outlet; 14-Connecting pipe; 141-First pipe section; 142-Second pipe section; 143-Retaining ring; 15-Threaded hole; 16-Mounting platform; 161-First power supply terminal;

[0060] 2-Heat treatment module;

[0061] 3-Humidification module; 31-Mounting bracket; 311-Through hole; 312-Second power supply terminal; 32-Steam generator; 33-Connecting pipe; 34-Seal; 35-Locking component;

[0062] 100 - Air conditioner indoor unit. Detailed Implementation

[0063] 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.

[0064] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "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.

[0065] 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.

[0066] 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.

[0067] 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.

[0068] Before explaining the technical solution of this application, the background technology of this application shall be explained first.

[0069] As users increasingly demand more integrated functions in home appliances, air conditioner indoor units, being one of the most expandable products in the home appliance industry, are increasingly incorporating more and more functional modules. Specifically, in addition to the original functions of the indoor unit, air conditioner indoor units typically integrate a humidification module to provide humidification capabilities. However, because the humidification module involves water pipes, the connection between the humidification module and the indoor unit becomes problematic, making the installation and removal of the humidification module very inconvenient. Therefore, this application provides a new air conditioner indoor unit to solve the aforementioned problems.

[0070] The technical solution of this application will be described below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0071] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner indoor unit 100 provided in one embodiment of this application. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A structural schematic diagram of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner from another perspective.

[0072] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 The indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner includes a housing 1, on which an air inlet 11, an air outlet 12 and a steam outlet 13 are provided.

[0073] The material of the aforementioned housing 1 can be plastic or metal, etc., and this embodiment does not limit this. The aforementioned air conditioning inlet 11 can be located on the rear side of the housing 1, the air conditioning outlet 12 can be located on the front side of the housing 1, and the steam outlet 13 can be located on the left side and / or right side of the housing 1, and this embodiment does not limit this.

[0074] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of an indoor unit 100 for a central air conditioner. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of the indoor unit 100 of the three air conditioners from another perspective. Figure 5 yes Figure 4 See the enlarged view of the area at position A in the middle. Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The housing 1 is provided with a connecting pipe 14, the first end of the connecting pipe 14 ( Figure 4 The top of the middle connecting pipe 14 is connected to the steam outlet 13.

[0075] The connecting pipe 14 can be a circular pipe or a square pipe, etc., and this embodiment does not limit it.

[0076] The first end of the aforementioned connecting pipe 14 can be directly connected to the steam outlet 13 or indirectly connected; this embodiment does not limit this connection.

[0077] See Figure 1 and Figure 6 , Figure 6 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the indoor air conditioner unit 100 after omitting part of the casing 1. In some embodiments, the indoor air conditioner unit 100 includes a heat treatment module 2, which is disposed inside the casing 1. The heat treatment module 2 is used to draw air from outside the casing 1 into the casing 1 through the air conditioner inlet 11 for heat exchange, and blow the heat-exchanged air out of the casing 1 through the air conditioner outlet 12.

[0078] Since the heat treatment module 2 is located inside the housing 1, and the heat treatment module 2 can draw air from outside the housing 1 into the housing 1 through the air conditioner inlet 11 for heat exchange, and blow the air after heat exchange out of the housing 1 through the air conditioner outlet 12, when the air conditioner indoor unit 100 includes the heat treatment module 2, the air can be heated or cooled under the action of the heat treatment module 2, thereby achieving the purpose of heating or cooling the room.

[0079] The heat treatment module 2 mentioned above may include a heat exchanger and a fan. The fan can draw air from outside the casing 1 into the casing 1 through the air conditioning inlet 11. When the air enters the casing 1, the heat exchanger can perform heat exchange on the air. Then, the fan can blow the air after heat exchange out of the casing 1 through the air conditioning outlet 12, thereby achieving the purpose of heating or cooling the room.

[0080] Figure 7 yes Figure 4 See the exploded view of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 in the diagram. Figure 7In some embodiments, the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner includes a humidification module 3, and the humidification module 3 includes a mounting bracket 31.

[0081] The mounting bracket 31 can be made of plastic or metal, etc., and this embodiment does not limit it.

[0082] When the humidification module 3 includes the mounting bracket 31, the mounting bracket 31 can be used as a base for mounting other components of the humidification module 3, so that the other components of the humidification module 3 can be installed stably and reliably.

[0083] In some embodiments, see Figure 7 The humidification module 3 includes a steam generator 32, which is mounted on the mounting bracket 31 and is used to generate steam.

[0084] Specifically, the mounting bracket 31 may have a cavity for accommodating the steam generator 32, in which the steam generator 32 can be installed, thus making the installation of the steam generator 32 more stable.

[0085] The steam generator 32 described above can be an electric heating type or an ultrasonic type, etc., and this embodiment does not limit it.

[0086] In some embodiments, see Figure 7 and Figure 8 , Figure 8 yes Figure 7 An exploded view of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner from another perspective. The humidification module 3 also includes a connecting pipe 33, which is disposed on the mounting bracket 31. The first end of the connecting pipe 33 ( Figure 8 The lower end of the connecting pipe 33 is connected to the steam generator 32 so that the steam generated by the steam generator 32 enters the connecting pipe 33 through the first end of the connecting pipe 33.

[0087] Due to the first end of the connecting pipe 33 ( Figure 8 The lower end of the connecting pipe 33 is connected to the steam generator 32. Therefore, after steam is generated in the steam generator 32, the steam can enter the connecting pipe 33 through the first end of the connecting pipe 33, which prepares for the subsequent discharge of steam from the connecting pipe 33 into the humidified indoor air.

[0088] The aforementioned connecting pipe 33 can be a round pipe, a square pipe, or an irregularly shaped pipe, etc., and this embodiment does not limit it.

[0089] In some embodiments, see Figure 8 and Figure 9 , Figure 9 yes Figure 8The enlarged view of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner at position B shows that the humidification module 3 also includes a seal 34, which is sleeved on the second end of the connecting pipe 14. Figure 9 The lower end of the connecting pipe 14 and the second end of the connecting pipe 33 Figure 9 On the outer peripheral wall of one of the connecting pipes 33 (upper end).

[0090] The sealing element 34 can be annular in shape and made of rubber. Of course, the sealing element 34 can also be other possible shapes and made of other possible materials. This embodiment does not limit this.

[0091] It should be noted that the sealing element 34 can be sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe 14 or on the outer peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe 33. This embodiment does not limit this.

[0092] It should also be noted that the second end of the aforementioned connector 14 can be interpreted broadly. Specifically, the second end of the connector 14 can refer to a section of pipe near the end face of the connector 14, and not just the end face of the second end of the connector 14. Similarly, the second end of the aforementioned connecting pipe 33 can be interpreted in a similar way to the second end of the connector 14. In this embodiment, the second end of the connecting pipe 33 will not be described in detail.

[0093] Figure 10 yes Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner when the first end of the mounting bracket 31 is rotatably mounted relative to the housing 1 (the mounting bracket 31 is not installed inside the housing 1). Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the structure of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner when the mounting bracket 31 is installed inside the casing 1.

[0094] See Figure 7 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 In some embodiments, the first end of the mounting bracket 31 ( Figure 10 The lower end of the mounting bracket 31 is rotatably mounted relative to the housing 1, when the second end of the mounting bracket 31 ( Figure 10 When the upper end of the mounting bracket 31 rotates about the first end of the mounting bracket 31 toward the second end near the connecting pipe 14 so that the mounting bracket 31 is installed inside the housing 1, see [reference needed]. Figure 5 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 , Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A cross-sectional view of an indoor unit 100 of an air conditioner. Figure 13 yes Figure 12A partial enlarged view at position C shows that one of the second ends of the connecting pipe 14 and the second end of the connecting pipe 33 is inserted into the other, and the sealing element 34 is clamped between the second end of the connecting pipe 14 and the second end of the connecting pipe 33.

[0095] Since the first end of the mounting bracket 31 is rotatably disposed relative to the housing 1, the second end of the mounting bracket 31 can rotate around the first end of the mounting bracket 31 toward the second end of the connecting pipe 14. When the second end of the mounting bracket 31 rotates around the first end of the mounting bracket 31 toward the second end of the connecting pipe 14, the mounting bracket 31 can be installed inside the housing 1.

[0096] Meanwhile, since the connecting pipe 33 is mounted on the mounting bracket 31, when the second end of the mounting bracket 31 rotates around the first end of the mounting bracket 31 toward the second end of the connecting pipe 14, it can synchronously drive the connecting pipe 33 to rotate. This allows the second end of the connecting pipe 14 and the second end of the connecting pipe 33 to be inserted into the other when the mounting bracket 31 is rotated to be installed inside the housing 1. The sealing element 34 is sandwiched between the second end of the connecting pipe 14 and the second end of the connecting pipe 33. In this way, the second end of the connecting pipe 14 and the second end of the connecting pipe 33 can be connected, and the gap between the second end of the connecting pipe 14 and the second end of the connecting pipe 33 can be sealed by the sealing element 34, thereby preventing abnormal leakage of steam from the second end of the connecting pipe 14 and the second end of the connecting pipe 33.

[0097] With the second end of the connecting pipe 14 connected to the second end of the connecting pipe 33, and the gap between the second end of the connecting pipe 14 and the second end of the connecting pipe 33 sealed, the steam in the steam generator 32 can enter the connecting pipe 14 through the connecting pipe 33, and can be discharged into the room through the first end of the connecting pipe 14 and the steam outlet 13 in sequence, thereby achieving the purpose of humidifying the indoor air.

[0098] Since the first end of the mounting bracket 31 is rotatably arranged relative to the housing 1, and when the second end of the mounting bracket 31 rotates around the first end of the mounting bracket 31 toward the second end of the connecting pipe 14 so that the mounting bracket 31 is installed in the housing 1, one of the second end of the connecting pipe 14 and the second end of the connecting pipe 33 is inserted into the other. That is, during the process of installing the mounting bracket 31 into the housing 1, the connecting pipe 33 can be automatically and synchronously connected to the connecting pipe 14, thereby realizing the purpose of installing the entire humidification module 3 into the air conditioner indoor unit 100. The entire installation process does not require special work to connect the connecting pipe 33 to the connecting pipe 14. Therefore, the work of installing the humidification module 3 into the air conditioner indoor unit 100 becomes very convenient and quick.

[0099] Similarly, when it is necessary to remove the humidification module 3 from the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner, simply remove the mounting bracket 31 from the housing 1, and the second end of the connecting pipe 33 will automatically disconnect from the second end of the connecting pipe 14. There is no need to perform a special work to disconnect the connecting pipe 33 from the connecting pipe 14. Therefore, it is very convenient and quick to remove the humidification module 3 from the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner.

[0100] It should be noted that, in order for the seal 34 to better seal the gap between the second end of the connecting pipe 14 and the second end of the connecting pipe 33, the size of the seal 34 can be slightly larger than the size of the gap between the second end of the connecting pipe 14 and the second end of the connecting pipe 33. In this way, when the seal 34 is sandwiched between the second end of the connecting pipe 14 and the second end of the connecting pipe 33, the seal 34 can be compressed and deformed, thereby allowing the gap between the second end of the connecting pipe 14 and the second end of the connecting pipe 33 to be better sealed.

[0101] It should also be noted that the first end of the mounting bracket 31 being rotatably set relative to the housing 1 can be interpreted in a broad sense. Specifically, in one possible interpretation, the first end of the mounting bracket 31 can be rotatably set to the housing 1 via a pivot or the like. In another possible interpretation, there is no connection between the first end of the mounting bracket 31 and the housing 1. For example, the first end of the mounting bracket 31 can rest against the housing 1 and be able to rotate relative to the housing 1, which can also achieve the purpose of rotatably setting the first end of the mounting bracket 31 relative to the housing 1.

[0102] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 7 The indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner includes a casing 1, a heat treatment module 2, and a humidification module 3. The casing 1 is provided with an air inlet 11, an air outlet 12, and a steam outlet 13. A connecting pipe 14 is provided inside the casing 1, and the first end of the connecting pipe 14 is connected to the steam outlet 13. The heat treatment module 2 is disposed inside the casing 1 and is used to draw air from outside the casing 1 into the casing 1 through the air inlet 11 for heat exchange, and blow the heat-exchanged air out of the casing 1 through the air outlet 12.

[0103] See Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 13The humidification module 3 includes a mounting bracket 31, a steam generator 32, a connecting pipe 33, and a sealing element 34. The steam generator 32 is mounted on the mounting bracket 31 and generates steam. The connecting pipe 33 is also mounted on the mounting bracket 31, with its first end connected to the steam generator 32, allowing steam generated by the steam generator 32 to enter the connecting pipe 33 via its first end. The sealing element 34 is fitted onto the outer peripheral wall of either the second end of the connecting pipe 14 or the second end of the connecting pipe 33. The first end of the mounting bracket 31 is rotatably mounted relative to the housing 1. When the second end of the mounting bracket 31 rotates around its first end toward the second end of the connecting pipe 14, so that the mounting bracket 31 is installed inside the housing 1, one of the second ends of the connecting pipe 14 and the second end of the connecting pipe 33 is inserted into the other, and the sealing element 34 is clamped between the second end of the connecting pipe 14 and the second end of the connecting pipe 33.

[0104] In this embodiment, since the first end of the mounting bracket 31 is rotatably arranged relative to the housing 1, and when the second end of the mounting bracket 31 rotates around the first end of the mounting bracket 31 toward the second end of the connecting pipe 14 so that the mounting bracket 31 is installed in the housing 1, one of the second end of the connecting pipe 14 and the second end of the connecting pipe 33 is inserted into the other. That is, during the process of installing the mounting bracket 31 into the housing 1, the connecting pipe 33 can be automatically and synchronously connected to the connecting pipe 14, thereby achieving the purpose of installing the entire humidification module 3 into the air conditioner indoor unit 100. The entire installation process does not require special work to connect the connecting pipe 33 to the connecting pipe 14. Therefore, the work of installing the humidification module 3 into the air conditioner indoor unit 100 can be made very convenient and quick.

[0105] Similarly, when it is necessary to remove the humidification module 3 from the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner, simply remove the mounting bracket 31 from the housing 1, and the second end of the connecting pipe 33 will automatically disconnect from the second end of the connecting pipe 14. There is no need to perform a special work to disconnect the connecting pipe 33 from the connecting pipe 14. Therefore, it is very convenient and quick to remove the humidification module 3 from the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner.

[0106] In some embodiments, see Figure 9 and Figure 13 The sealing element 34 is sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe 14, the second end of the connecting pipe 14 is inserted into the second end of the connecting pipe 33, and the sealing element 34 is sandwiched between the outer peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe 14 and the inner peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe 33.

[0107] Since the connecting pipe 33 will rotate around the first end of the mounting bracket 31 along with the mounting bracket 31, and the connecting pipe 14 is disposed inside the housing 1 and can remain stationary, by having the sealing element 34 sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe 14, compared to the method of sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe 33, the sealing element 34 can remain stationary together with the connecting pipe 14, thereby reducing the possibility of the sealing element 34 falling off due to frequent movement, and allowing the sealing element 34 to be more securely and stably sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe 14.

[0108] Of course, in other embodiments, the sealing element 34 may also be sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe 33, the second end of the connecting pipe 33 is inserted into the second end of the connecting pipe 14, and the sealing element 34 is sandwiched between the outer peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe 33 and the inner peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe 14. This embodiment does not limit this.

[0109] In some embodiments, see Figure 13 Along the insertion direction of the second end of the connector 14 ( Figure 13 (in the positive direction of the X-axis), the outer diameter of at least a portion of the pipe section at the second end of the connector 14 gradually decreases.

[0110] Due to the insertion direction along the second end of the connector 14 ( Figure 13 In the positive direction of the X-axis, at least a portion of the outer diameter of the pipe section in the second end of the connector 14 gradually decreases, thus making the second end of the connector 14 roughly tapered, which facilitates the smoother insertion of the second end of the connector 14 into the second end of the connecting pipe 33.

[0111] In some embodiments, see Figure 13 Along the insertion direction of the second end of the connector 14 ( Figure 13 (in the positive direction of the X-axis), the pipe section with a gradually decreasing outer diameter in the second end of the connecting pipe 14 is the first pipe section 141, and the sealing element 34 is sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the first pipe section 141.

[0112] When the sealing element 34 is fitted onto the outer peripheral wall of the first pipe section 141, it allows for insertion along the second end of the connecting pipe 14 ( Figure 13 In the positive direction of the X-axis, the outer diameter of the seal 34 can also be gradually reduced. In this way, the seal 34 can be roughly formed into a cone shape, which is beneficial for the second end of the connector 14 to be inserted into the second end of the connecting tube 33 more smoothly during the process of inserting the second end of the connector 14 into the second end of the connecting tube 33. This reduces the possibility that the seal 34 will be blocked outside the second end of the connecting tube 33.

[0113] It should be noted that the above-mentioned sealing element 34 being sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the first pipe section 141 is only one possible way of sleeved sealing element 34 given in this embodiment. In other possible sleeved ways, along the insertion direction of the second end of the connecting pipe 14 ( Figure 13 (in the positive direction of the X-axis), the pipe segment with an unchanged outer diameter in the second end of the connecting pipe 14 is the second pipe segment 142. The sealing element 34 can be sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the second pipe segment 142. That is, the sealing element 34 can be sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the first pipe segment 141 and / or the outer peripheral wall of the second pipe segment 142. This embodiment does not limit this.

[0114] In some embodiments, see Figure 14 , Figure 14 This is a partial enlarged view of another air conditioner indoor unit 100 provided in an embodiment of this application at position C. A retaining ring 143 is protruding on the outer peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe 14, and the sealing member 34 is located between the retaining ring 143 and the end face of the second end of the connecting pipe 14.

[0115] Since the seal 34 is located between the end faces of the retaining ring 143 and the second end of the connecting pipe 14, the retaining ring 143 can limit the seal 34, thus preventing the seal 34 from moving in the opposite direction to the insertion direction of the second end of the connecting pipe 33 during the insertion of the second end of the connecting pipe 14 into the second end of the connecting pipe 33. Figure 14 The situation of sliding in the negative direction of the X-axis occurs, which can better ensure that the seal 34 is clamped between the outer peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe 14 and the inner peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe 33.

[0116] In some embodiments, see Figure 14 When the second end of the mounting bracket 31 rotates about the first end of the mounting bracket 31 toward the second end of the connecting pipe 14 so that the mounting bracket 31 is installed in the housing 1, the retaining ring 143 moves along the insertion direction of the second end of the connecting pipe 14. Figure 14 The positive direction of the X-axis is abutted against the end face of the second end of the connecting tube 33.

[0117] In this way, on the one hand, the retaining ring 143 can also limit the position of the connecting pipe 33, which can ensure the consistency of the insertion depth of the second end of the connecting pipe 14 into the second end of the connecting pipe 33 each time, thereby improving the positional accuracy of the connection between the second end of the connecting pipe 14 and the second end of the connecting pipe 33. On the other hand, it can also seal the gap between the retaining ring 143 and the end face of the second end of the connecting pipe 33, thereby better preventing abnormal steam leakage.

[0118] In some embodiments, see Figure 15 , Figure 15This is a partial enlarged view of an air conditioner indoor unit 100 at position C, provided in an embodiment of this application. When the second end of the mounting bracket 31 rotates around the first end of the mounting bracket 31 toward the second end of the connecting pipe 14 so that the mounting bracket 31 is installed in the housing 1, the retaining ring 143 is inserted into the second end of the connecting pipe 33.

[0119] By inserting the retaining ring 143 into the second end of the connecting pipe 33, the retaining ring 143 can be wrapped inside the inner circumferential wall of the second end of the connecting pipe 33. In this way, on the one hand, the risk of scratching the user caused by the exposed retaining ring 143 can be reduced, and on the other hand, the retaining ring 143 can make full use of the space inside the second end of the connecting pipe 33, making the layout of the retaining ring 143 on the second end of the connecting pipe 14 more compact.

[0120] In some embodiments, see Figure 14 Along the insertion direction of the second end of the connector 14 ( Figure 14 (in the positive direction of the X-axis), the inner diameter of at least a portion of the pipe section at the second end of the connecting pipe 33 gradually decreases.

[0121] When inserted along the second end of the connector 14 ( Figure 14 In the positive direction of the X-axis, the inner diameter of at least a portion of the second end of the connecting pipe 33 gradually decreases, which makes the inner peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe 33 funnel-shaped and the large diameter end of the funnel-shaped pipe faces the second end of the connecting pipe 14. In this way, the second end of the connecting pipe 14 can be more easily inserted into the second end of the connecting pipe 33.

[0122] To ensure that when the second end of the mounting bracket 31 rotates about the first end of the mounting bracket 31 toward the second end near the connecting pipe 14, so that the mounting bracket 31 is installed in the housing 1, the mounting bracket 31 can remain inside the housing 1, preventing the mounting bracket 31 from abnormally rotating out of the housing 1, in some embodiments, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 15 and Figure 16 , Figure 16 yes Figure 15 The enlarged view at position D shows that the humidification module 3 also includes a locking member 35, which is used to lock the mounting bracket 31 to the housing 1 when the second end of the mounting bracket 31 rotates about the first end of the mounting bracket 31 toward the second end near the connecting pipe 14 so that the mounting bracket 31 is installed in the housing 1.

[0123] Since the locking member 35 can lock the mounting bracket 31 to the housing 1 when the mounting bracket 31 is installed in the housing 1, the locking action of the locking member 35 can prevent the mounting bracket 31 from abnormally rotating out of the housing 1, and thus can prevent the abnormal disconnection between the second end of the connecting pipe 14 and the second end of the connecting pipe 33.

[0124] In some embodiments, see Figure 16 The locking component 35 is a locking screw. The mounting bracket 31 is provided with a through hole 311. The housing 1 is provided with a threaded hole 15 corresponding to the through hole 311. The screw of the locking screw is threadedly connected to the threaded hole 15. The nut of the locking screw is located on the side of the mounting bracket 31 away from the threaded hole 15.

[0125] When the locking element 35 is a locking screw, when it is necessary to lock the mounting bracket 31 to the housing 1, simply pass the screw shank through the through hole 311 and thread it into the threaded hole 15, ensuring that the screw head is positioned on the side of the mounting bracket 31 away from the threaded hole 15. This achieves the purpose of locking the mounting bracket 31 to the housing 1. On the one hand, the method of locking the mounting bracket 31 to the housing 1 is very simple, which can improve the efficiency of locking the mounting bracket 31 to the housing 1. On the other hand, since the locking screw is inexpensive, the cost of the locking element 35 can be reduced.

[0126] Of course, the locking screw mentioned above is only one possible implementation of the locking component 35 in this embodiment. In other possible implementations, the locking component 35 may also be a buckle or the like, as long as it can achieve the purpose of locking the mounting bracket 31 to the housing 1. This embodiment does not limit the locking component 35.

[0127] In some embodiments, see Figure 10 The second end of mounting bracket 31 ( Figure 10 The upper end of the mounting bracket 31) along the vertical direction ( Figure 10 The first end of the mounting bracket 31 (in the Z-axis direction) is higher than the first end of the mounting bracket 31 Figure 10 (Lower end of mounting bracket 31).

[0128] Since the first end of the mounting bracket 31 is rotatably disposed relative to the housing 1, by making the second end of the mounting bracket 31 ( Figure 10 The upper end of the mounting bracket 31) along the vertical direction ( Figure 10 The Z-axis direction is higher than the first end of the mounting bracket 31, when it is necessary to make the second end of the mounting bracket 31 ( Figure 10 When the upper end of the mounting bracket 31 rotates around the first end of the mounting bracket 31 toward the second end near the connecting tube 14, it is very convenient for the user to push the mounting bracket 31 at the second end of the mounting bracket 31, which is more ergonomic and provides a better user experience.

[0129] In some embodiments, see Figure 7 and Figure 17 , Figure 17 yes Figure 7An exploded view of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner from another perspective shows that the housing 1 is provided with an installation platform 16, the installation platform 16 is provided with a first power supply terminal 161, and the first end of the mounting bracket 31 is provided with a second power supply terminal 312 corresponding to the first power supply terminal 161. The second power supply terminal 312 is electrically connected to the steam generator 32.

[0130] When the second end of the mounting bracket 31 rotates around the first end of the mounting bracket 31 toward the second end near the connecting pipe 14 so that the mounting bracket 31 is installed on the housing 1, the first power supply terminal 161 is electrically connected to the second power supply terminal 312, and the first end of the mounting bracket 31 is attached to the mounting platform 16.

[0131] Since the first power supply terminal 161 is electrically connected to the second power supply terminal 312 when the second end of the mounting bracket 31 rotates around the first end of the mounting bracket 31 toward the second end of the connecting pipe 14 so that the mounting bracket 31 is installed on the housing 1, and since the second power supply terminal 312 is electrically connected to the steam generator 32, the purpose of supplying power to the steam generator 32 can be achieved when the first power supply terminal 161 is connected to the power source, thereby enabling the steam generator 32 to generate steam.

[0132] When the first power supply terminal 161 is electrically connected to the second power supply terminal 312, the first end of the mounting bracket 31 is attached to the mounting platform 16. Therefore, under the action of the first end of the mounting bracket 31 being attached to the mounting platform 16, on the one hand, the mounting bracket 31 can be more stably installed on the housing 1. On the other hand, by judging whether the first end of the mounting bracket 31 is attached to the mounting platform 16, it can be assisted in judging whether the mounting bracket 31 is installed in place on the housing 1. This makes the work of installing the mounting bracket 31 onto the housing 1 quantifiable, and thus makes the work of installing the mounting bracket 31 onto the housing 1 more user-friendly.

[0133] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. An air conditioner indoor unit (100), characterized in that, include: The housing (1) is provided with an air conditioning inlet (11), an air conditioning outlet (12) and a steam outlet (13). The housing (1) is provided with a connecting pipe (14) inside the housing (1), and the first end of the connecting pipe (14) is connected to the steam outlet (13). Heat treatment module (2), the heat treatment module (2) is disposed inside the housing (1) and is used to draw air outside the housing (1) into the housing (1) through the air conditioning inlet (11) for heat exchange, and blow the heat-exchanged air out of the housing (1) through the air conditioning outlet (12); Humidification module (3), the humidification module (3) includes: Mounting bracket (31); A steam generator (32) is disposed on the mounting bracket (31) and is used to generate steam; A connecting pipe (33) is provided on the mounting bracket (31). The first end of the connecting pipe (33) is connected to the steam generator (32) so that the steam generated by the steam generator (32) enters the connecting pipe (33) through the first end of the connecting pipe (33). A sealing element (34) is fitted onto the outer peripheral wall of one of the second end of the connecting pipe (14) and the second end of the connecting pipe (33); The first end of the mounting bracket (31) is rotatably disposed relative to the housing (1). When the second end of the mounting bracket (31) rotates about the first end of the mounting bracket (31) toward the second end of the connecting pipe (14) so ​​that the mounting bracket (31) is installed in the housing (1), one of the second end of the connecting pipe (14) and the second end of the connecting pipe (33) is inserted into the other, and the sealing member (34) is sandwiched between the second end of the connecting pipe (14) and the second end of the connecting pipe (33).

2. The air conditioner indoor unit (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing element (34) is sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe (14), the second end of the connecting pipe (14) is inserted into the second end of the connecting pipe (33), and the sealing element (34) is sandwiched between the outer peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe (14) and the inner peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe (33).

3. The air conditioner indoor unit (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, Along the insertion direction of the second end of the connector (14), the outer diameter of at least a portion of the pipe section in the second end of the connector (14) gradually decreases.

4. The air conditioner indoor unit (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that, Along the insertion direction of the second end of the connecting pipe (14), the pipe segment with a gradually decreasing outer diameter in the second end of the connecting pipe (14) is the first pipe segment (141), and the sealing element (34) is sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the first pipe segment (141).

5. The air conditioner indoor unit (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, A retaining ring (143) is protruding on the outer peripheral wall of the second end of the connecting pipe (14), and the sealing element (34) is located between the retaining ring (143) and the end face of the second end of the connecting pipe (14).

6. The air conditioner indoor unit (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, Along the insertion direction of the second end of the connecting pipe (14), the inner diameter of at least a portion of the second end of the connecting pipe (33) gradually decreases.

7. The air conditioning indoor unit (100) according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The humidification module (3) also includes: Locking member (35) is used to lock the mounting bracket (31) to the housing (1) when the second end of the mounting bracket (31) is rotated about the first end of the mounting bracket (31) toward the second end near the connecting tube (14) so ​​that the mounting bracket (31) is installed in the housing (1).

8. The air conditioner indoor unit (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that, The locking component (35) is a locking screw; The mounting bracket (31) is provided with a through hole (311), and the housing (1) is provided with a threaded hole (15) corresponding to the through hole (311). The screw of the locking screw is threadedly connected to the threaded hole (15), and the nut of the locking screw is located on the side of the mounting bracket (31) away from the threaded hole (15).

9. The air conditioning indoor unit (100) according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The second end of the mounting bracket (31) is higher than the first end of the mounting bracket (31) in the vertical direction.

10. The air conditioning indoor unit (100) according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The housing (1) is provided with an installation platform (16), and the installation platform (16) is provided with a first power supply terminal (161); The first end of the mounting bracket (31) is provided with a second power supply terminal (312) corresponding to the first power supply terminal (161). The second power supply terminal (312) is electrically connected to the steam generator (32). When the second end of the mounting bracket (31) rotates around the first end of the mounting bracket (31) toward the second end of the connecting pipe (14) so ​​that the mounting bracket (31) is installed on the housing (1), the first power supply terminal (161) is electrically connected to the second power supply terminal (312), and the first end of the mounting bracket (31) is attached to the mounting platform (16).

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