Air handling component and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses an air treatment component and air conditioner, the air treatment component includes: water storage structure, water tank and elastic structure, forms the water storage groove in water storage structure, and the upper portion of water storage structure has the accommodation space, water tank is located the accommodation space on water storage structure top, and water tank includes the water outlet valve for the water injection of water storage groove, and the elastic structure is elastically contacted water tank to provide the elastic force of water tank to prevent water tank from leaving the accommodation space, according to the air treatment component of the utility model, through the elastic structure to water tank, can water tank stable location in the accommodation space, so that water tank normal work. The simple structure of elastic structure can simplify the structure, reduce the manufacturing cost, and utilize the elastic structure limit, and the operation of water tank and water storage structure is simple, and the operation hand feeling is good, and it is convenient to water or clean water tank.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air handling equipment, and in particular to an air handling component and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, the water tank of the air handling unit is fixed and installed using fasteners or a mounting bracket. These methods are not conducive to disassembling and assembling the water tank, making the processes of filling and cleaning the water tank complicated, and there is room for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, this invention provides an air handling unit and an air conditioner, wherein the air handling unit allows for easy assembly and disassembly of the water tank, facilitating water filling or cleaning of the tank.

[0004] An air handling device according to a first aspect of the present invention includes: a water-holding structure having a water-holding tank formed therein, and an accommodating space above the water-holding structure; a water tank disposed above the water-holding structure and located in the accommodating space, the water tank including a water outlet valve for injecting water into the water-holding tank; and an elastic structure elastically abutting against the water tank to provide an elastic force to the water tank that prevents the water tank from leaving the accommodating space.

[0005] According to the air handling equipment of this utility model, the water tank can be stably limited within the containment space by using an elastic structure to stop it, allowing the water tank to work normally. The elastic structure is simple in structure, which can simplify the structure and reduce manufacturing costs. Furthermore, the operation of assembling and disassembling the water tank from the water-holding structure by using the elastic structure for limiting is simple, has a good operating feel, and facilitates water filling or cleaning of the water tank.

[0006] In some embodiments, the top of the water tank has a top-open groove, and the resilient structure is disposed above the water tank and extends downward into the groove.

[0007] In some embodiments, the water tank has an outer side and an inner side on two sides in a first direction, the air handling component is configured such that the water tank leaves the receiving space from the outer side, the elastic structure is in the form of a spring and includes a cantilever section and a limiting section, the cantilever section extends from the inner side to the outer side, and the limiting section extends downward from the end of the cantilever section near the outer side into the groove.

[0008] In some embodiments, the limiting segment extends downward and then upward from the end of the cantilever segment near the outer side.

[0009] In some embodiments, the limiting segment is formed as a concave arc shape, and the cross-sectional shape of the groove matches the shape of the limiting segment.

[0010] In some embodiments, the end of the limiting segment near the outer side is the outer end of the limiting segment, and the air handling component further includes a limiting structure disposed above the outer end of the limiting segment and spaced vertically from the outer end of the limiting segment to form a ductile gap between the outer end of the limiting segment and the limiting structure.

[0011] In some embodiments, the cantilever segment extends obliquely upward from the inner side to the outer side.

[0012] In some embodiments, the side wall of the water tank near the inner side in a first direction is the inner wall of the water tank, the edge of the top wall of the water tank near the inner wall of the water tank is the inner edge of the top wall, the groove is located on the side of the inner edge near the outer side, and the air treatment component further includes a stop structure that stops above the inner edge of the top wall.

[0013] In some embodiments, the inner edge of the top wall extends obliquely downward in a direction from the outer side to the inner side, and the bottom surface of the stop structure extends obliquely downward in a direction from the outer side to the inner side.

[0014] In some embodiments, the top surface of the water tank is elongated, the first direction is the width direction of the top surface of the water tank, the length direction of the top surface of the water tank is the second direction, the central segment dividing the top surface of the water tank into three equal parts along the second direction is the central region, and the stop structure and the elastic structure are spaced apart along the second direction and are both located above the central region.

[0015] In some embodiments, the water tank has an outer side and an inner side on two sides in a first direction, the air handling unit is configured such that the water tank leaves the receiving space from the outer side, the side wall of the water tank near the outer side in the first direction is the outer wall of the water tank, the upper part of the outer wall has a handle groove recessed in the direction toward the inner side, and the top surface of the handle groove extends downward at an angle along the direction from the inner side to the outer side.

[0016] In some embodiments, the top wall of the water tank forms a downwardly recessed process groove above the handle groove, the portion between the process groove and the handle groove constitutes the top wall of the handle groove, the top wall of the handle groove is of uniform wall thickness, and the lower surface of the top wall of the handle groove constitutes the top surface of the handle groove; and / or, the outer wall of the water tank includes an upper baffle extending upward from the handle groove.

[0017] In some embodiments, the water tank has an outer side and an inner side on two sides in a first direction, the air handling unit is configured such that the water tank leaves the receiving space from the outer side, and the water tank is mounted to the receiving space with its bottom supported on top of the water-holding structure and rotatably mounted in a direction from the outer side to the inner side.

[0018] In some embodiments, the top surface of the water tank is open, the water holding structure includes a support portion located around the water tank, the bottom surface of the water tank is supported on the support portion, and the bottom surface of the water tank has a boss portion that is opposite to the water tank and protrudes downward, the outline of the boss portion matches the outline of the water tank and is embedded in the water tank.

[0019] In some embodiments, the air handling component includes an air outlet structure located above the water tank, and the receiving space located between the air outlet structure and the water holding structure. A clearance gap is formed between the bottom surface of the air outlet structure and the top surface of the water tank so that the water tank can be supported on the water holding structure at the bottom and rotated in the inward and outward directions at the top to achieve disassembly and assembly to the receiving space.

[0020] In some embodiments, the air handling component includes a duct assembly, a humidifier, and a fan. The duct assembly includes a duct structure, an air outlet structure, and a water-holding structure. The air outlet structure is located above the water-holding structure. The accommodating space is formed between the air outlet structure and the water-holding structure. The duct structure is located behind the accommodating space, and the front side of the accommodating space is open. An air duct and a water tank located below the air duct are formed within the duct structure. The water tank is connected to the water-holding tank. The humidifier is disposed within the air duct and uses water from the water tank for humidification. The fan is disposed within the air duct structure and is used to draw airflow into the air duct, and to deliver the drawn airflow through the humidifier and into the air outlet structure.

[0021] An air conditioner according to a second aspect of the present invention includes an air handling component according to a first aspect of the present invention.

[0022] According to the present invention, the air conditioner improves the convenience of water tank replacement by providing the air handling component of the first aspect embodiment described above.

[0023] 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

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the structure of an air handling component according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the water tank of an air handling component according to an embodiment of the present invention during installation; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water tank according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 It is based on Figure 2 A magnified view of region A in the example shown; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the water tank of an air treatment component according to an embodiment of the present invention during disassembly; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air handling unit after the water tank has been removed according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water tank of an air handling component after installation according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of an air handling component according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 This is another structural schematic diagram of a water tank according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure label: Air handling unit 100; First direction X; Second direction Y; Duct assembly 100a; Water-holding structure 1; water-holding tank 11; accommodating space 1a; support part 12; protrusion 13; Water tank 2; water outlet valve 21; groove 22; inner wall 23; Top wall 24; inner edge 241; top wall 242 of the handle groove; Top surface 25; Central area 25a; Process tank 251; Outer wall 26; Hand latch groove 261; Upper baffle 262; Top surface of hand latch groove 263; Boss portion 27; Elastic structure 3; cantilever section 31; limiting section 32; Limiting structure 4; Deformation gap 4a; Stop structure 5; Air outlet structure 6; clearance interval 6a; Air duct structure 7; Air duct 71; Water tank 72; Humidifier 100b; Fan 100c. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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 intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0028] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0029] The air handling component 100 of this utility model is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air handling component 100, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the air handling unit 100 includes: a water-holding structure 1, a water tank 2, and an elastic structure 3. The water-holding structure 1 has a water-holding trough 11 formed inside it, and a receiving space 1a is provided above the water-holding structure 1. The water tank 2 is located above the water-holding structure 1 and in the receiving space 1a. The water tank 2 includes a water outlet valve 21 for filling water into the water-holding trough 11. The elastic structure 3 elastically abuts against the water tank 2 to provide an elastic force to the water tank 2 to prevent the water tank 2 from leaving the receiving space 1a.

[0031] The air handling unit 100 includes a water-holding structure 1 and a water tank 2. The water tank 2 is installed in a receiving space 1a above the water-holding structure 1. The water tank 2 is used to store water. The water tank 2 can fill water into the water-holding tank 11 through the water outlet valve 21 to guide the water into the water-holding tank 11 for use. The air handling unit 100 can humidify the air flowing through it, thereby improving the air quality of the airflow delivered by the air handling unit 100 and meeting the indoor humidity requirements.

[0032] By setting up a water tank 2 for water storage, the water tank 2 can selectively fill the water tank 11 with water through the outlet valve 21. This allows for the storage of a large amount of water in the water tank 2 for extended use, eliminating the need to repeatedly fill the water tank 11 with water each time the air handling unit 100 is used, thus improving ease of use. For example, the bottom wall of the water tank 11 may have an upwardly protruding protrusion 13. The outlet valve 21 falls downward onto the protrusion 13 and is opened by the protrusion 13 to drain water.

[0033] Automatic water draining and shut-off principle of water tank 2: The sealing ring of the top rod of the outlet valve 21 is raised, creating a gap between the valve and the valve body. Simultaneously, air enters the water tank 2 through the vent of the outlet valve 21, and water flows smoothly from the gap into the water tank 11. When the water level in the water tank 11 covers the vent of the outlet valve 21, air cannot enter the water tank 2 through the vent. At this point, the water tank 2 shuts off due to atmospheric pressure balance. When the air handling unit 100 starts humidifying, the water level in the water tank 11 is gradually used and drops. When the water level in the water tank 11 drops below the vent, the water tank 2 resumes draining water into the water tank 11.

[0034] In related technologies, water tanks are fixed and installed using fasteners or mounting brackets. These methods are not conducive to the disassembly and assembly of water tanks, and the processes of filling and cleaning water tanks are complicated, leaving room for improvement.

[0035] The air handling component 100 of this embodiment is provided with an elastic structure 3. The elastic structure 3 elastically abuts against the water tank 2, and the elastic force of the elastic structure 3 prevents the water tank 2 from leaving the receiving space 1a. By setting the elastic structure 3 to abut against the water tank 2, the water tank 2 can be limited within the receiving space 1a, allowing the water tank 2 to work normally. Compared with fixing the water tank to the water-holding structure with fasteners or using mounting parts, the elastic structure 3 has a simple structure, which can simplify the structure, reduce manufacturing costs, and the water tank 2 can be removed from the receiving space 1a simply by removing the elastic structure 3 from the water tank 2. Similarly, after the water tank 2 is installed in the receiving space 1a, the elastic force of the elastic structure 3 is used to abut against the water tank 2 to limit the water tank 2. The operation of assembling and disassembling the water tank 2 from the water-holding structure 1 is simple, which facilitates the filling or cleaning of the water tank 2.

[0036] According to the air handling component 100 of this utility model embodiment, the water tank 2 is stably limited within the accommodating space 1a by the elastic structure 3, allowing the water tank 2 to operate normally. The elastic structure 3 has a simple structure, which can simplify the structure and reduce manufacturing costs. Furthermore, the operation of assembling and disassembling the water tank 2 from the water-holding structure 1 by using the elastic structure 3 for limitation is simple, which can improve the convenience of use and facilitate the filling or cleaning of the water tank 2.

[0037] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3and Figure 4 As shown, the top of the water tank 2 has a top-open groove 22, and the elastic structure 3 is located above the water tank 2 and extends downward into the groove 22.

[0038] The elastic structure 3 is positioned above the water tank 2. The elastic structure 3 extends downward into the groove 22 and abuts against the water tank 2. The elastic force of the elastic structure 3 prevents the water tank 2 from moving outward, thereby limiting the water tank 2 within the accommodating space 1a.

[0039] It is worth noting that the elastic structure 3 extends downward into the groove 22 and abuts against the water tank 2. At least a portion of the structure of the water tank 2 is located inside the elastic structure 3, thereby allowing the elastic structure 3 to apply an elastic force inward to the water tank 2, thus preventing the water tank 2 from moving outward. When it is necessary to move the water tank 2 outward from the receiving space 1a, the user can directly drive the elastic structure 3 to cancel the elastic force resisting the water tank 2; alternatively, the user can drive the water tank 2, using the portion of the water tank 2 located inside the elastic structure 3 to drive the elastic structure 3 to counteract the elastic force. This can be selected according to actual needs.

[0040] It is understandable that when water tank 2 fills the water tank 11, the water will flow downwards into the water tank 11 under the action of gravity, so the lower space of water tank 2 is used for water flow. Placing the elastic structure 3 above water tank 2 can reduce interference between the elastic structure 3 and other structures; and by placing the elastic structure 3 above water tank 2, it is easier for users to operate the elastic structure 3, and users do not need to reach down below water tank 2 to drive the elastic structure 3 and get their hands wet, thus improving ease of use.

[0041] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 3-5 As shown, the water tank 2 has an outer side and an inner side on the two sides in the first direction X, respectively. The air handling unit 100 is configured such that the water tank 2 leaves the receiving space 1a from the outside. The elastic structure 3 is in the form of a spring and includes a cantilever section 31 and a limiting section 32. The cantilever section 31 extends from the inner side to the outer side, and the limiting section 32 extends downward from the end of the cantilever section 31 near the outer side into the groove 22.

[0042] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the air handling unit 100 when the water tank 2 is installed in the accommodating space 1a. Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the air handling unit 100 when the water tank 2 is removed from the containing space 1a. The water tank 2 is composed of... Figure 3 Move to the position shown Figure 5 The position shown needs to be moved outwards.

[0043] The elastic structure 3 is in the form of a spring sheet. The structure of the elastic structure 3 is simple and can reduce the manufacturing cost.

[0044] The elastic structure 3 extends outward through the cantilever section 31, and the limiting section 32 is connected to the outer end of the cantilever section 31. The limiting section 32 extends downward into the groove 22 and abuts against the water tank 2. The elastic force of the elastic structure 3 prevents the water tank 2 from moving outward, thereby limiting the water tank 2 within the accommodating space 1a.

[0045] The elastic structure 3 abuts against the water tank 2 only through the limiting section 32, and is provided with an extended cantilever section 31. When the cantilever section 31 undergoes upward elastic deformation, it can remove the limiting section 32 from the groove 22, thereby eliminating the elastic force provided by the elastic structure 3 that would prevent the water tank 2 from leaving the containing space 1a. Therefore, the cantilever section 31 facilitates the deformation of the elastic structure 3, making the removal of the water tank 2 easier. Furthermore, when the user directly drives the cantilever section 31, the drivable portion provided by the cantilever section 31 is relatively large, improving operational convenience and facilitating the disassembly and assembly of the water tank 2 from the water-containing structure 1.

[0046] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, the limiting segment 32 extends downward and then upward from the end of the cantilever segment 31 near the outer side.

[0047] The limiting segment 32 extends downward and then upward outward, which increases the structural complexity of the limiting segment 32, thereby improving the structural stability of the limiting segment 32 and reducing the possibility of the limiting segment 32 being dislodged from the groove 22 due to elastic deformation caused by the pressure of the water tank 2 or impact. This improves the fit stability between the limiting segment 32 and the groove 22.

[0048] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, the limiting segment 32 is formed into a concave arc shape, and the cross-sectional shape of the groove 22 matches the shape of the limiting segment 32.

[0049] The limiting segment 32 first bends downward and outward towards the outside, then extends upward and inward completely to form a concave arc shape. The cross-section of the groove 22 matches the shape of the limiting segment 32, thereby ensuring a high degree of matching between the limiting segment 32 and the groove 22. This increases the contact area between the limiting segment 32 and the groove 22, enhances friction, and improves the stability of the fit between the limiting segment 32 and the groove 22. This helps to stably limit the water tank 2 within the accommodating space 1a, improving the operational reliability of the water tank 2. The strong stability of the fit between the limiting segment 32 and the groove 22 also increases the resistance to disassembling the water tank 2, improving the ease of operation when disassembling the water tank 2.

[0050] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, the end of the limiting segment 32 near the outer side is the outer end of the limiting segment 32. The air treatment component 100 also includes a limiting structure 4, which is located above the outer end of the limiting segment 32 and is vertically spaced from the outer end of the limiting segment 32 to form a deformable gap 4a between the outer end of the limiting segment 32 and the limiting structure 4.

[0051] The elastic structure 3 extends outward through the cantilever section 31 and downward through the limiting section 32 into the groove 22 to abut against the water tank 2. The elastic force of the elastic structure 3 prevents the water tank 2 from moving outward. When disassembling the water tank 2, it is only necessary to drive the cantilever section 31 to elastically deform upward, thereby moving the limiting section 32 out of the groove 22. At this time, the limiting section 32 moves upward.

[0052] By providing a limiting structure 4 at a distance from the limiting segment 32 above the outer end of the limiting segment 32, when the cantilever segment 31 is driven to undergo upward elastic deformation, the outer end of the limiting segment 32 moves toward the limiting structure 4 within the allowable deformation gap 4a. The limiting structure 4 limits the movement of the limiting segment 32, thereby restricting the length of movement of the limiting segment 32, which in turn limits the degree of deformation of the cantilever segment 31. This reduces the occurrence of excessive deformation and breakage of the cantilever segment 31, and helps to extend the working life of the elastic structure 3.

[0053] It is worth noting that when the user drives the water tank 2 to move outward away from the containment space 1a against the elastic force of the elastic structure 3, the user will receive a feedback damping sensation. By setting the aforementioned limiting structure 4, the limiting structure 4 limits the limiting segment 32, and the user can continuously receive a damping sensation until the water tank 2 is detached. This provides the user with feedback on when the water tank 2 is completely detached, and satisfies the user's experience of pulling the water tank 2.

[0054] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, the cantilever segment 31 extends upward at an angle from the inside to the outside.

[0055] When the cantilever segment 31 undergoes upward elastic deformation, the limiting segment 32 can be moved out of the groove 22, thereby preventing the elastic structure 3 from providing the elastic force that hinders the water tank 2 from leaving the containing space 1a. Since the cantilever segment 31 frequently deforms upwards, the cantilever segment 31 is designed to extend upwards at an angle from the inside to the outside. Compared to a design where the cantilever segment 31 extends downwards at an angle from the inside to the outside, the deformation of the cantilever segment 31 in this invention reduces the force at the root of the cantilever segment 31, thus reducing the likelihood of breakage at the root and extending the service life of the elastic structure 3.

[0056] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the inner side wall of the water tank 2 in the first direction X is the inner wall 23 of the water tank 2, and the edge of the top wall 24 of the water tank 2 near the inner wall 23 is the inner edge 241 of the top wall 24. The groove 22 is located on the side of the inner edge 241 near the outer side. The air treatment component 100 also includes a stop structure 5, which stops above the inner edge 241 of the top wall 24.

[0057] The elastic force of the elastic structure 3 prevents the water tank 2 from moving outward, thereby confining the water tank 2 within the accommodating space 1a. By providing the stop structure 5, which stops above the inner edge 241 of the top wall 24, the movement of the water tank 2 inward and upward can be restricted, thereby improving the arrangement stability of the water tank 2 and thus improving the operational reliability of the water tank 2.

[0058] The stop structure 5 not only limits the water tank 2, improving its arrangement stability, but also protects the water tank 2 and the elastic structure 3. When the air handling unit 100 is subjected to impact and vibration, such as when it falls during placement or transportation, the water tank will impact the elastic structure upwards, and the elastic structure will impact the water tank downwards, easily causing damage to both. However, by setting the stop structure 5, which stops above the inner edge 241 of the top wall 24, the force is dispersed when the air handling unit 100 is impacted, thereby reducing the damage caused by the mutual impact between the elastic structure 3 and the water tank 2, protecting both structures, and extending their service life.

[0059] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, the inner edge 241 of the top wall 24 extends downward at an angle from the outside to the inside, and the bottom surface of the stop structure 5 extends downward at an angle from the outside to the inside.

[0060] The bottom surface of the stop structure 5 and the inner edge 241 of the top wall 24 extend in the same direction. The stop structure 5 is in close contact with the surface of the top wall 24. Compared with point-to-surface contact, surface-to-surface contact can disperse the contact force, improve the stopping effect of the stop structure 5 on the inner edge 241 of the top wall 24, and reduce the damage to the water tank 2 when the stop structure 5 impacts the water tank 2.

[0061] The bottom surface of the stop structure 5 extends upward at an angle from the inside to the outside. The stop structure 5 forms an open structure from the inside to the outside, which reduces the interference with the movement of the water tank 2 away from the containment space 1a and facilitates the disassembly of the water tank 2.

[0062] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 6As shown, the stop structure 5 is formed into an H-shaped structure extending in the vertical direction, with the bottom surfaces of the two legs of the H-shape extending upwards at an angle from the inside to the outside. The H-shaped construction of the stop structure 5 increases its structural complexity and enhances its structural stability, thereby improving its operational stability.

[0063] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the top surface 25 of the water tank 2 is elongated. The first direction X is the width direction of the top surface 25 of the water tank 2, and the length direction of the top surface 25 of the water tank 2 is the second direction Y. The central section that divides the top surface 25 of the water tank 2 into three equal parts along the second direction Y is the central region 25a. The stop structure 5 and the elastic structure 3 are spaced apart along the second direction Y and are both located above the central region 25a.

[0064] The top surface 25 of the water tank 2 is divided into three equal regions along the length direction. The middle region is the central region 25a. When the water tank 2 is installed in the accommodating space 1a, the stop structure 5 and the elastic structure 3 are spaced apart along the second direction Y and are both located above the central region 25a.

[0065] The elastic structure 3 is positioned at the midpoint of the length of the water tank 2, ensuring uniform distribution of elastic force and improving the installation stability of the water tank 2. The stop structure 5 is also positioned at the midpoint of the length of the water tank 2, providing effective stopping for the water tank 2.

[0066] Furthermore, the stop structure 5 and the elastic structure 3 are both arranged above the central area 25a. No elastic structure or stop structure is provided at both ends of the length direction of the water tank 2. The elastic structure 3 and the stop structure 5 are not easily accidentally touched from the edge, and the integrity of the water tank 2 and the water holding structure 1 can be improved.

[0067] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the water tank 2 has an outer side and an inner side on the two sides in the first direction X, respectively. The air handling unit 100 is configured such that the water tank 2 leaves the receiving space 1a from the outside. The side wall of the water tank 2 near the outside in the first direction X is the outer wall 26 of the water tank 2. The upper part of the outer wall 26 has a handle groove 261 recessed in the direction toward the inside. The top surface 263 of the handle groove 261 extends downward at an angle from the inside to the outside.

[0068] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the air handling unit 100 when the water tank 2 is installed in the accommodating space 1a. Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the air handling unit 100 when the water tank 2 is removed from the containing space 1a. The water tank 2 is composed of... Figure 3 Move to the position shown Figure 5 The position shown needs to be moved outwards.

[0069] A recessed handle groove 261 facing inward is provided on the upper part of the outer wall 26 of the water tank 2. The top surface 263 of the handle groove 261 extends downward at an angle from the inside to the outside, making it easy for the user to put their hand in and grasp the top surface 263 of the handle groove 261 to apply force. When the user disassembles the water tank 2, the design of the handle groove 261 is good at bearing force when the user pulls the water tank 2 slightly upward and outward, thus making it easy for the user to grasp and apply force, which can improve the convenience of use.

[0070] Of course, it is not limited to this. The hand groove 261 can also be designed so that the bottom surface extends upwards along the direction from the inside to the outside. It is also relatively simple for the user to put their hand into the hand groove 261 and hold the bottom surface to apply force. The design of the hand groove 261 can be selected according to actual needs.

[0071] In some embodiments of this utility model, the top surface 263 of the handle groove 261 extends downward at an angle from the inside to the outside, and an elastic structure 3 is provided on the top of the water tank 2. When the user disassembles the water tank 2, if the user pulls the water tank 2 slightly upward and outward, the water tank 2 will resist the elastic force of the elastic mechanism, thereby increasing the user experience of pulling out the water tank 2.

[0072] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the top wall 24 of the water tank 2 forms a downwardly recessed process groove 251 above the handle groove 261. The part between the process groove 251 and the handle groove 261 constitutes the top wall 242 of the handle groove 261. The top wall 242 of the handle groove 261 is of uniform wall thickness. The lower surface of the top wall 242 of the handle groove 261 constitutes the top surface 263 of the handle groove 261.

[0073] By forming a downwardly recessed process groove 251 above the handle groove 261, the bottom wall of the process groove 251 is constructed to be the top wall of the handle groove 261, which facilitates demolding and forming, reduces manufacturing difficulty, and helps to save manufacturing costs.

[0074] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, the outer wall 26 of the water tank 2 includes an upper baffle 262 extending upward from the handle groove 261.

[0075] By providing an upwardly extending upper baffle 262 on the outer side above the handle groove 261, the structural complexity of the handle groove 261 can be increased, thereby improving the structural reliability of the handle groove 261, which is conducive to extending the service life of the handle groove 261 and making it easier for users to apply force.

[0076] When the portion between the process groove 251 and the handle groove 261 forms the top wall 242 of the handle groove 261, and the top wall 242 of the handle groove 261 has a uniform wall thickness, and the lower surface of the top wall 242 of the handle groove 261 forms the top surface 263 of the handle groove 261, the process groove 251 is located on the top surface 25 of the water tank 2. The bottom wall of the process groove 251 extends downward at an angle from the inside to the outside. By providing an upwardly extending upper baffle 262 above the handle groove 261, the void formed by the downward extension of the process groove 251 can be blocked, thereby improving the integrity of the outer wall 26 of the water tank 2.

[0077] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the water tank 2 has an outer side and an inner side on the two sides in the first direction X, respectively. The air handling unit 100 is configured such that the water tank 2 leaves the receiving space 1a from the outside, and the water tank 2 is mounted to the receiving space 1a with its bottom supported on the water holding structure 1 and its top rotated in the direction from the outside to the inside.

[0078] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the air handling unit 100 when the water tank 2 is installed in the accommodating space 1a. Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the air handling unit 100 when the water tank 2 is removed from the containing space 1a. The water tank 2 is removed by... Figure 3 Move to the position shown Figure 5 As shown, water tank 2 needs to be rotated outwards from its bottom, using the bottom as a support point, to move away from the receiving space 1a. During installation, first move the bottom of water tank 2 to the receiving space 1a, then support the bottom of water tank 2 on the water-holding structure 1. Figure 5 Move to the position shown Figure 3 During the process shown, the water tank 2 needs to be supported at its bottom, and the top of the water tank 2 needs to be rotated inward to be assembled into the receiving space 1a.

[0079] Water tank 2 is supported from the bottom and rotated at the top, so it does not need to be supported all the time. This reduces the force required by the user and makes it easier to install water tank 2.

[0080] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the top surface 25 of the water tank 11 is open, and the water holding structure 1 includes a support part 12 located around the water tank 11. The bottom surface of the water tank 2 is supported on the support part 12, and the bottom surface of the water tank 2 has a boss part 27 that is opposite to the water tank 11 and protrudes downward. The outline of the boss part 27 matches the outline of the water tank 11 and is embedded in the water tank 11.

[0081] The top surface 25 of the water tank 11 is open, and the water tank 2 directly fills the water tank 11 from top to bottom. The water holding structure 1 also includes a support part 12 located around the water tank 11. The support part 12 is used to support the water tank 2 and allows the water tank 2 to be rotated out or moved out of the receiving space 1a.

[0082] The bottom surface of the water tank 2 has a downward protruding boss 27. The outline of the boss 27 matches the outline of the water tank 11 and is embedded in the water tank 11. The matching of the boss 27 and the water tank 11 can position the water tank 2 for installation, which is convenient for the installation of the water tank 2.

[0083] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the air handling unit 100 includes an air outlet structure 6 located above the water tank 2. A receiving space 1a is located between the air outlet structure 6 and the water-containing structure 1. A clearance interval 6a is formed between the bottom surface of the air outlet structure 6 and the top surface 25 of the water tank 2, allowing the water tank 2 to be supported at its bottom on the water-containing structure 1 and rotated at its top in an inward or outward direction to be installed into or removed from the receiving space 1a. That is, the clearance interval 6a is designed so that the water tank 2 can be supported at its bottom on the water-containing structure 1 and rotated at its top in an inward or outward direction to leave the receiving space 1a, thus removing the water tank 2, and also allows the water tank 2 to be supported at its bottom on the water-containing structure 1 and rotated at its top in an inward or outward direction to enter the receiving space 1a, thus installing the water tank 2.

[0084] The air outlet structure 6 is used to supply airflow. The water tank 2 is installed between the air outlet structure 6 and the water holding structure 1, which can improve the structural compactness and help reduce the volume of the air handling component 100.

[0085] A clearance interval 6a is formed between the bottom surface of the air outlet structure 6 and the top surface 25 of the water tank 2. The clearance interval 6a allows space for the top of the water tank 2 to rotate, which can reduce interference with the movement of the water tank 2 and facilitate the installation of the water tank 2.

[0086] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, the air handling unit 100 includes a duct assembly 100a, a humidifier 100b, and a fan assembly 100c. The duct assembly 100a includes a duct structure 7, an air outlet structure 6, and a water-holding structure 1. The air outlet structure 6 is located above the water-holding structure 1. A receiving space 1a is formed between the air outlet structure 6 and the water-holding structure 1. The duct structure 7 is located behind the receiving space 1a. The front side of the receiving space 1a is open. A duct 71 is formed inside the duct structure 7, and a water tank 72 is located below the duct 71. The water tank 72 is connected to the water-holding tank 11. The humidifier 100b is disposed inside the duct 71 and uses water from the water tank 72 for humidification. The fan assembly 100c is disposed in the duct structure 7 and is used to draw airflow into the duct 71, and to send the drawn airflow through the humidifier 100b into the air outlet structure 6.

[0087] The air handling unit 100 includes a duct assembly 100a, which includes a duct structure 7, an air outlet structure 6, and a water-holding structure 1. Both the duct structure 7 and the air outlet structure 6 are used to supply airflow. The water tank 2 is installed between the air outlet structure 6 and the water-holding structure 1a. The duct structure 7 is located behind the receiving space 1a, which can improve the structural compactness and help reduce the volume of the air handling unit 100.

[0088] The air duct structure 7 forms an air duct 71. The air duct structure 7 also includes a water tank 72 located below the air duct 71. The water tank 72 is connected to the water holding tank 11. After the water tank 2 fills the water holding tank 11 with water, the water flows from the water holding tank 11 to the water tank 72 and is then used by the humidifying component 100b.

[0089] Humidifier 100b is installed in the air duct and is used to humidify the airflow flowing through the air duct 71. Fan 100c is used to generate airflow. Fan 100c can draw airflow into the air duct 71 and drive the airflow through the humidifier 100b for humidification before flowing into the air outlet structure 6.

[0090] Airflow flows into the air handling unit 100 along the air duct 71. After being humidified by the humidifier 100b within the air duct 71, the airflow flows into the air outlet structure 6 and finally exits the air outlet structure 6 under the drive of the fan 100c, i.e., exits the air handling unit 100. The air handling unit 100 can humidify the airflow passing through it, thereby improving the airflow quality delivered by the air handling unit 100 and meeting the indoor humidity requirements.

[0091] The air conditioner according to the second aspect of this utility model includes the air handling unit 100 of the first aspect of this utility model. The type of air conditioner is not limited; it can be an integrated air conditioning unit (such as a window air conditioner or a kitchen air conditioner) or a split air conditioning unit (such as a floor-standing air conditioner or a wall-mounted air conditioner). The air handling unit 100 in this embodiment facilitates the disassembly of the water tank 2.

[0092] Other components of the air conditioner and air handling unit according to the embodiments of the present invention, such as humidifiers, and their operation are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0093] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0094] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0095] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0096] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0097] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0098] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air handling component, characterized in that, include: A water-holding structure, wherein a water-holding tank is formed within the water-holding structure, and an accommodating space is provided above the water-holding structure; A water tank, which is located above the water-holding structure and within the receiving space, includes an outlet valve for filling the water tank with water; An elastic structure is provided that elastically abuts against the water tank to provide an elastic force to the water tank that prevents the water tank from leaving the containment space.

2. The air handling component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the water tank has an open groove, and the elastic structure is located above the water tank and extends downward into the groove.

3. The air handling component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water tank has an outer side and an inner side on two sides in a first direction, and the air handling unit is configured such that the water tank leaves the receiving space from the outer side. The elastic structure is in the form of a spring and includes a cantilever section and a limiting section. The cantilever section extends from the inner side to the outer side, and the limiting section extends downward from the end of the cantilever section near the outer side into the groove.

4. The air handling component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The limiting segment extends downward and then upward from the end of the cantilever segment near the outer side.

5. The air handling component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The limiting segment is formed into a concave arc shape, and the cross-sectional shape of the groove matches the shape of the limiting segment.

6. The air handling component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The end of the limiting segment near the outer side is the outer end of the limiting segment. The air handling component also includes a limiting structure, which is disposed above the outer end of the limiting segment and is vertically spaced from the outer end of the limiting segment to form a ductile gap between the outer end of the limiting segment and the limiting structure.

7. The air handling component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cantilever segment extends upward at an angle from the inside to the outside.

8. The air handling component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner wall of the water tank is located on the side of the water tank near the inner side in the first direction. The edge of the top wall of the water tank near the inner wall of the water tank is the inner edge of the top wall. The groove is located on the side of the inner edge near the outer side. The air treatment component also includes a stop structure that stops above the inner edge of the top wall.

9. The air handling component according to claim 8, characterized in that, The inner edge of the top wall extends downward at an angle from the outer side to the inner side, and the bottom surface of the stop structure extends downward at an angle from the outer side to the inner side.

10. The air handling component according to claim 8, characterized in that, The top surface of the water tank is elongated, the first direction is the width direction of the top surface of the water tank, the length direction of the top surface of the water tank is the second direction, the central section of the top surface of the water tank divided into three equal parts along the second direction is the central region, the stop structure and the elastic structure are spaced apart along the second direction and are both located above the central region.

11. The air handling component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank has an outer side and an inner side on two sides in a first direction, and the air handling unit is configured such that the water tank leaves the receiving space from the outer side. The side wall of the water tank near the outer side in the first direction is the outer wall of the water tank. The upper part of the outer wall has a handle groove recessed in the direction toward the inner side, and the top surface of the handle groove extends downward at an angle along the direction from the inner side to the outer side.

12. The air handling component according to claim 11, characterized in that, The top wall of the water tank forms a downwardly recessed process groove above the handle groove, the portion between the process groove and the handle groove constitutes the top wall of the handle groove, the top wall of the handle groove is of uniform wall thickness, and the lower surface of the top wall of the handle groove constitutes the top surface of the handle groove; and / or, the outer wall of the water tank includes an upper baffle extending upward from the handle groove.

13. The air handling component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank has an outer side and an inner side on two sides in a first direction, and the air handling unit is configured such that the water tank leaves the receiving space from the outer side, and the water tank is rotatably assembled into the receiving space with its bottom supported on the water-holding structure and its top rotating in a direction from the outer side to the inner side.

14. The air handling component according to claim 13, characterized in that, The top surface of the water tank is open, and the water holding structure includes a support portion located around the water tank. The bottom surface of the water tank is supported on the support portion, and the bottom surface of the water tank has a boss portion that is opposite to the water tank and protrudes downward. The outline of the boss portion matches the outline of the water tank and is embedded in the water tank.

15. The air handling component according to claim 13, characterized in that, The air handling component includes an air outlet structure located above the water tank. The receiving space is located between the air outlet structure and the water holding structure. A clearance gap is formed between the bottom surface of the air outlet structure and the top surface of the water tank, so that the water tank can be supported on the water holding structure at the bottom and rotated in the inward and outward directions at the top to achieve disassembly and assembly into the receiving space.

16. The air handling component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air handling component includes a duct assembly, a humidifier, and a fan. The duct assembly includes a duct structure, an air outlet structure, and a water-holding structure. The air outlet structure is located above the water-holding structure. The accommodating space is formed between the air outlet structure and the water-holding structure. The duct structure is located behind the accommodating space, and the front side of the accommodating space is open. An air duct and a water tank located below the air duct are formed within the duct structure. The water tank is connected to the water-holding tank. The humidifier is disposed within the air duct and uses water from the water tank for humidification. The fan is disposed within the air duct structure and is used to draw airflow into the air duct, and the drawn airflow flows through the humidifier and is then sent to the air outlet structure.

17. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the air handling component according to any one of claims 1-16.

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