Evaporator mounting base and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses an evaporator mounting base and air conditioner, evaporator mounting base includes the seat body, and the seat body is set up with the containing groove for containing the fan, is used for the first installation slot of the motor, and the containing groove is with the first installation slot along the axial arrangement of containing groove, and the seat body has reserved the installation space for the evaporator of containing groove upside, wherein, the seat body is set up with the water collecting groove of annular around containing groove, and the first installation slot is located water collecting groove outside, and the seat body is set up with the air outlet that communicates with containing groove, and the air outlet is located water collecting groove below. The utility model integrates the water collecting groove and the air outlet to the seat body of installing the fan, evaporator, and the setting of the water collecting disc is dispensed with, thereby is favorable to improve the assembly efficiency of air conditioner indoor unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to an evaporator mounting base and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Air conditioner indoor units typically have a base inside their casing, on which a fan and its motor are mounted. The evaporator is located above the base. A condensate tray is located at the front of the base, below and in front of the evaporator, forming an air outlet. This design requires separate installation of the condensate tray in addition to the base, resulting in low overall assembly efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this utility model proposes an evaporator mounting base that integrates the water collection tray and air outlet into the base body for mounting the fan and evaporator, eliminating the need for a separate water collection tray, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0004] This utility model also proposes an air conditioner having the above-mentioned evaporator mounting base.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an evaporator mounting base includes a base body. The base body has a receiving groove for accommodating a fan and a first mounting groove for mounting a motor. The receiving groove and the first mounting groove are arranged along the axial direction of the receiving groove. The base body has reserved an installation space for mounting an evaporator on the upper side of the receiving groove. The base body has an annular water receiving groove around the receiving groove. The first mounting groove is located outside the water receiving groove. The base body has an air outlet communicating with the receiving groove. The air outlet is located below the water receiving groove.

[0006] The evaporator mounting base according to the embodiments of the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: The evaporator mounting base provided by the present utility model integrates the water collection tank and the air outlet into the base body for mounting the fan and evaporator, eliminating the need for a water collection tray. Therefore, the water collection tray installation process can be eliminated during the assembly of the air conditioner indoor unit, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the air conditioner indoor unit.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the axial direction of the receiving groove is along the left-right direction, the water receiving groove is inclined, and the rear end of the water receiving groove is higher than the front end of the water receiving groove. The front end of the seat is provided with a water outlet hole, which is connected to the front end of the water receiving groove.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet is located at the front end of the base, and the air outlet is inclined.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the base is formed with flow guiding and limiting parts on both the front and rear sides of the receiving groove, the water receiving groove is located between the two flow guiding and limiting parts, and the installation space is located between the two flow guiding and limiting parts.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the base is provided with a second mounting groove, which is located at one end of the receiving groove away from the first mounting groove, and the second mounting groove is used to install the bearing on the fan shaft.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the base is provided with a positioning surface, which is used to contact the inner wall of the housing.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the base is provided with a threaded hole, which is used to be screwed onto a bolt on the housing.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the axial direction of the receiving groove is along the left-right direction, and the threaded hole is disposed at the rear end of the seat.

[0014] An air conditioner according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a housing, the aforementioned evaporator mounting base, a fan, a motor, and an evaporator. The evaporator mounting base is installed inside the housing; the fan is installed in the receiving slot; the motor is installed in the first mounting slot; and the evaporator is installed in the mounting space.

[0015] The air conditioner according to the present utility model embodiment has at least the following beneficial effects: the water collection tray and the air outlet are integrated into the base for installing the fan and evaporator, eliminating the need for a water collection pan. Therefore, the water collection pan installation process can be eliminated during the indoor unit assembly process, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the air conditioner indoor unit.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a first schematic diagram of the evaporator mounting base according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A second schematic diagram of the evaporator mounting base is shown; Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the rear of the evaporator mounting base is shown; Figure 4 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the evaporator mounting base is shown. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the basic structure of the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure label: The components include: a base 100, a receiving groove 110, a first mounting groove 120, a mounting space 130, a water receiving groove 140, a water outlet 141, an air outlet 150, a flow guiding and limiting part 160, a second mounting groove 170, a positioning surface 180, a threaded hole 190, a housing 200, a fan 300, an evaporator 400, a front heat exchanger 410, a rear heat exchanger 420, and an air guiding assembly 500. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0023] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4According to a first aspect of the present invention, an evaporator mounting base includes a base body 100. The base body 100 has a receiving groove 110 for accommodating a fan 300 and a first mounting groove 120 for mounting a motor. The receiving groove 110 and the first mounting groove 120 are arranged along the axial direction of the receiving groove 110. The base body 100 has a reserved mounting space 130 on the upper side of the receiving groove 110 for mounting an evaporator 400. The base body 100 has an annular water receiving groove 140 around the receiving groove 110. The first mounting groove 120 is located outside the water receiving groove 140. The base body 100 has an air outlet 150 communicating with the receiving groove 110. The air outlet 150 is located below the water receiving groove 140.

[0024] The evaporator mounting base provided by this utility model integrates the water collection tray and the air outlet 150 onto the base 100 for mounting the fan 300 and the evaporator 400, eliminating the need for a separate water collection tray. As a result, the water collection tray installation process can be eliminated during the assembly of the indoor air conditioning unit, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the indoor air conditioning unit.

[0025] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 4 According to some embodiments of this utility model, the axial direction of the receiving tank 110 is along the left-right direction, the water receiving tank 140 is inclined, and the rear end of the water receiving tank 140 is higher than the front end. The front end of the base 100 is provided with a water outlet 141, which communicates with the front end of the water receiving tank 140. With the above arrangement, the water in the rear end of the water receiving tank 140 can flow to the front end of the water receiving tank 140 in a timely manner, and then be discharged from the water outlet 141, resulting in higher drainage efficiency.

[0026] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet 150 is disposed at the front end of the base 100, and the air outlet 150 is inclined in the air outlet direction. The air outlet 150 is more in line with aerodynamics and reduces the wind resistance between the receiving groove 110 and the air outlet 150.

[0027] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 According to some embodiments of the present invention, the base 100 has flow guiding and limiting parts 160 formed on both the front and rear sides of the receiving groove 110, the water receiving groove 140 is located between the two flow guiding and limiting parts 160, the installation space 130 is located between the two flow guiding and limiting parts 160, and the flow guiding and limiting parts 160 are used to support the evaporator 400. Thus, the evaporator 400 can be supported by the flow guiding and limiting parts 160, and at the same time, the condensate on the evaporator 400 can be guided by the flow guiding and limiting parts 160 to flow into the water receiving groove 140.

[0028] Reference Figure 1According to some embodiments of this utility model, the base 100 has a second mounting groove 170, which is located at the end of the receiving groove 110 opposite to the first mounting groove 120. The second mounting groove 170 is used to mount the bearing on the fan 300 shaft. Thus, one end of the fan 300 shaft is rotatably mounted to the second mounting groove 170 via the bearing, and the other end of the fan 300 shaft is connected to the motor mounted in the first mounting groove 120, making the fan 300 stably mounted.

[0029] Reference Figure 3 According to some embodiments of the present invention, the base 100 is provided with a positioning surface 180, which is used to contact the inner wall of the housing 200 so that the base 100 can be stably installed inside the housing 200.

[0030] Reference Figure 3 According to some embodiments of the present invention, the base 100 is provided with a threaded hole 190, which is used to screw onto a bolt on the housing 200. Thus, bolts can be installed from the outer wall of the housing 200 and then screwed into the threaded hole 190 on the base 100, thereby fixing the base 100 to the housing 200. With the above arrangement, the bolt installation between the base 100 and the housing 200 can be carried out from the outside of the housing 200, making installation more convenient.

[0031] Reference Figure 1 According to some embodiments of the present invention, the axial direction of the receiving groove 110 is along the left and right direction, and the threaded hole 190 is provided at the rear end of the base 100. Thus, the rear end of the base 100 can be fixed to the housing 200 by bolts, so that the base 100 is securely installed.

[0032] Reference Figure 5 According to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner includes a housing 200, the aforementioned evaporator mounting base, a fan 300, a motor, and an evaporator 400. The evaporator mounting base is installed inside the housing 200; the fan 300 is installed in a receiving groove 110; the motor is installed in a first mounting groove 120; and the evaporator 400 is installed in an installation space 130. The water collection tray and air outlet 150 are integrated into the base 100 on which the fan 300 and evaporator 400 are mounted, eliminating the need for a separate water collection tray. Therefore, the water collection tray installation process can be eliminated during the indoor unit assembly, thereby improving the assembly efficiency of the air conditioner indoor unit.

[0033] In the specific implementation process, the evaporator 400 includes a front heat exchanger 410 and a rear heat exchanger 420. The front heat exchanger 410 and the rear heat exchanger 420 are arranged at an angle, and both the front heat exchanger 410 and the rear heat exchanger 420 are inclined relative to the horizontal direction. The front heat exchanger 410 abuts against the flow guiding and limiting part 160 on the front end of the base 100, and the rear heat exchanger 420 abuts against the flow guiding and limiting part 160 on the rear end of the base 100.

[0034] In the specific implementation process, the casing 200 is equipped with an air guide assembly 500, which is connected to the air outlet 150 of the base 100. By rotating the air guide plate of the air guide assembly 500, the air outlet direction of the indoor unit can be adjusted.

[0035] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0036] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An evaporator mounting base characterized by, include: The base (100) has a receiving groove (110) for accommodating a fan (300) and a first mounting groove (120) for mounting a motor. The receiving groove (110) and the first mounting groove (120) are arranged along the axial direction of the receiving groove (110). The base (100) has a reserved mounting space (130) on the upper side of the receiving groove (110) for mounting an evaporator (400). The base (100) is provided with an annular water receiving groove (140) around the receiving groove (110), the first mounting groove (120) is located outside the water receiving groove (140), and the base (100) is provided with an air outlet (150) communicating with the receiving groove (110), and the air outlet (150) is located below the water receiving groove (140).

2. An evaporator mounting base according to claim 1, wherein The axial direction of the receiving groove (110) is along the left and right direction. The water receiving groove (140) is inclined and the rear end of the water receiving groove (140) is higher than the front end of the water receiving groove (140). The front end of the seat (100) is provided with a water outlet (141) and the water outlet (141) is connected to the front end of the water receiving groove (140).

3. An evaporator mounting base according to claim 2, wherein The air outlet (150) is located at the front end of the base (100), and the air outlet (150) is tilted in the direction of air outlet.

4. An evaporator mounting base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (100) has flow guiding and limiting parts (160) formed on both the front and rear sides of the receiving groove (110), the water receiving groove (140) is located between the two flow guiding and limiting parts (160), and the installation space (130) is located between the two flow guiding and limiting parts (160).

5. An evaporator mounting base according to claim 1, wherein The base (100) has a second mounting groove (170), which is located at one end of the receiving groove (110) away from the first mounting groove (120). The second mounting groove (170) is used to install the bearing on the fan (300) shaft.

6. An evaporator mounting base according to claim 1, wherein The base (100) is provided with a positioning surface (180) for contacting the inner wall of the housing (200).

7. An evaporator mounting base according to claim 1, wherein The base (100) is provided with a threaded hole (190) for screwing into a bolt on the housing (200).

8. An evaporator mounting base according to claim 7, wherein The axial direction of the receiving groove (110) is along the left-right direction, and the threaded hole (190) is located at the rear end of the seat (100).

9. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: Includes an indoor unit, said indoor unit comprising: Casing (200); The evaporator mounting base as described in any one of claims 1 to 8 is installed inside the housing (200); A fan (300) is installed in the receiving slot (110); The motor is installed in the first mounting slot (120); An evaporator (400) is installed in the installation space (130).

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