Water absorption module and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water absorption module and air conditioner relates to the technical field of household appliances, wherein, water absorption module installs to air conditioner outdoor unit, and includes: installation portion for with air conditioner outdoor unit is connected, and water absorption portion, locates installation portion, when installation portion connects to air conditioner outdoor unit, water absorption portion can at least partial cover the air intake of air conditioner outdoor unit, and water absorption portion is used for receiving the condensed water that air conditioner indoor unit discharged. The technical scheme of the utility model can better handle the condensed water of air conditioner indoor unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household air conditioning technology, and in particular to a water absorption module and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in common split-type air conditioners, the condensate from the indoor unit is usually discharged directly to the outside through a drain pipe. However, this discharge can easily affect downstairs neighbors and / or pedestrians outside. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this invention is to propose a water absorption module that can better handle the condensate from the indoor unit of an air conditioner.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the water-absorbing module proposed in this utility model is used for installation on an outdoor unit of an air conditioner and includes: Mounting section for connection to the outdoor unit of the air conditioner; and A water-absorbing part is provided on the mounting part. When the mounting part is connected to the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, the water-absorbing part can at least partially cover the air inlet of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. The water-absorbing part is used to receive the condensate discharged by the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0005] Optionally, the mounting part is detachably connected to the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0006] Optionally, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is provided with a reserved hole, and the mounting part is provided with a mounting hole corresponding to the reserved hole. The fastener passes through the mounting hole and the reserved hole in sequence to connect the mounting part to the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0007] Optionally, the mounting part includes an upper mounting member disposed at the upper end of the water absorption part and a lower mounting member disposed at the lower end of the water absorption part, both of which are connected to the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0008] Optionally, the lower mounting component is provided with a water storage tank, and the lower end of the water suction part extends into the water storage tank.

[0009] Optionally, the upper side of the upper mounting component is provided with a water receiving groove, and the bottom of the water receiving groove is provided with a plurality of water passage holes distributed in a manner corresponding to the upper end of the water absorption part.

[0010] Optionally, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is provided with a chassis, the chassis is provided with a drain connector, the water absorption module further includes a water supply pipe, one end of the water supply pipe is connected to the drain connector, and the other end extends to the water receiving tank, and the condensate discharged by the indoor unit of the air conditioner is transported to the water receiving tank in sequence through the drain connector and the water supply pipe.

[0011] Optionally, the drain connector is configured as a double-ended connector, and the indoor unit of the air conditioner is provided with a drain pump and a drain pipe connected to each other. One end of the drain pipe that extends into the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is connected to the connector located inside the chassis of the double-ended connector, and one end of the water supply pipe is connected to the connector located outside the chassis of the double-ended structure. The drain pump transports the condensate from the indoor unit of the air conditioner sequentially through the drain pipe, the drain connector, and the water supply pipe to the water receiving tank.

[0012] Optionally, both the upper mounting component and the lower mounting component are provided with a plurality of pipe clamps, and the water supply pipe clamp is provided on the pipe clamp.

[0013] Optionally, the water-absorbing part is configured as a water-absorbing net.

[0014] This utility model also proposes an air conditioner, including the aforementioned water absorption module.

[0015] The water-absorbing module of this utility model can be installed on the outdoor unit of the air conditioner through the installation part, so that the water-absorbing part at least partially covers the air inlet of the outdoor unit. In this way, when the air conditioner is turned on in cooling mode, the condensate discharged by the indoor unit can be absorbed by the water-absorbing part. The air drawn in by the outdoor unit will first pass through the water-absorbing part, vaporizing the condensate in the water-absorbing part and carrying it to the condenser inside the outdoor unit to help cool the condenser. Thus, the energy efficiency of the air conditioner is improved while consuming condensate. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure between an embodiment of the water absorption module of this utility model and an outdoor unit of an air conditioner; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 3 for Figure 1 Exploded structural diagram of the water absorption module and the outdoor unit of the air conditioner; Figure 4 for Figure 1 Another structural diagram of the area between the central water absorption module and the outdoor unit of the air conditioner; Figure 5 for Figure 1 A structural diagram of the water absorption module and the outdoor unit of the air conditioner from another perspective.

[0018] Explanation of icon numbers: 10. Water absorption module; 11. Mounting part; 110. Mounting hole; 111. Upper mounting part; 111a. Water receiving groove; 111b. Water passage hole; 112. Lower mounting part; 12. Water absorption part; 120. Air passage hole; 13. Water supply pipe; 14. Fixing part; 15. Pipe clamp; 151. Pipe clamping hole; 152. Deformation groove; 20. Air conditioner outdoor unit; 21. Air inlet; 22. Reserved hole; 23. Chassis; 24. Drainage connector; 25. Inlet pipe. The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0021] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0022] This utility model proposes a water-absorbing module.

[0023] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3In one embodiment of this utility model, the water absorption module 10 is used to be installed on the outdoor unit 20 of an air conditioner and includes: Mounting part 11, for connecting to the outdoor unit 20 of the air conditioner; and A water-absorbing part 12 is provided on the mounting part 11. When the mounting part 11 is connected to the outdoor unit 20 of the air conditioner, the water-absorbing part 12 can at least partially cover the air inlet 21 of the outdoor unit 20 of the air conditioner. The water-absorbing part 12 is used to receive the condensate discharged by the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0024] In this embodiment, the water absorption module 10 can be installed on the outdoor unit 20 of the air conditioner before leaving the factory, or it can be an independent accessory of the air conditioner. Users can purchase the water absorption module 10 separately and install it on the outdoor unit 20 of the air conditioner.

[0025] The water absorption module 10 of this utility model can be installed to the outdoor unit 20 of the air conditioner through the installation part 11, and the water absorption part 12 at least partially covers the air inlet 21 of the outdoor unit 20. In this way, when the air conditioner is turned on in cooling mode, the condensate discharged by the indoor unit can be absorbed by the water absorption part 12. The air drawn in by the outdoor unit 20 will first pass through the water absorption part 12, vaporizing the condensate in the water absorption part 12 and carrying it to the condenser inside the outdoor unit 20 to help cool the condenser, thereby improving the energy efficiency of the air conditioner while consuming condensate.

[0026] It is worth mentioning that the air conditioner of this utility model can be a split-type air conditioner that is easy for users to install themselves. It uses flexible refrigerant pipes to connect the indoor heat exchanger of the indoor unit and the outdoor heat exchanger of the outdoor unit 20, and refrigerant is injected into the refrigerant circuit before the equipment leaves the factory. Thus, when users install the equipment themselves, they only need to fix the indoor unit and the outdoor unit 20 separately, without needing to assemble the refrigerant pipes or add refrigerant, thereby reducing installation difficulty and enabling individual installation. However, this design is not limited to this; in other embodiments, the air conditioner of this utility model can also be a conventional split-type air conditioner.

[0027] Furthermore, the air conditioner also includes a compressor, which is located in the indoor unit and connected to the outdoor heat exchanger via a flexible refrigerant pipe. This reduces the weight of the outdoor unit 20, making it easier for users to install. Optionally, the indoor unit also includes a noise reduction structure corresponding to the compressor, such as sound-absorbing cotton surrounding the compressor; this application does not specifically limit this. This reduces the operating noise of the compressor and the indoor unit, thereby improving the user experience. Of course, in other embodiments, the compressor can also be located in the outdoor unit 20.

[0028] Furthermore, the air conditioner also includes an electrical control box, which is located in the indoor unit. This further reduces the weight of the outdoor unit 20, making it easier for users to install the outdoor unit 20 themselves. Of course, in other embodiments, the electrical control box can also be located in the outdoor unit 20.

[0029] In this embodiment, since the compressor, electrical control box, and other heavier components are built into the indoor unit, the indoor unit is quite heavy and can typically be placed directly on the floor. Optionally, the indoor unit is equipped with casters at the bottom, allowing it to move to different locations within the room within the allowable length of the flexible refrigerant pipe, thus providing air conditioning to users in different locations.

[0030] Reference Figure 3 Furthermore, the mounting part 11 is detachably connected to the outdoor unit 20 of the air conditioner, so that the water absorption module 10 can be removed from the outdoor unit 20 when the user no longer needs to use the water absorption module 10, or when summer ends and winter arrives. Optionally, the water absorption module 10 is installed on the outside of the outdoor unit 20 of the air conditioner, so that the water absorption module 10 can be installed and removed from the outdoor unit 20 of the air conditioner without disassembling the outdoor unit 20, making the installation and removal operation more convenient.

[0031] Optionally, the outdoor unit 20 of the air conditioner is provided with a reserved hole 22, and the mounting part 11 is provided with a mounting hole 110 corresponding to the reserved hole 22. The fastener 14 passes through the mounting hole 110 and the reserved hole 22 in sequence to connect the mounting part 11 to the outdoor unit 20 of the air conditioner. In this embodiment, the fastener 14 can be a hand-tightening bolt. In this case, the reserved hole 22 is usually provided with a rivet nut to cooperate with the hand-tightening bolt. It can be understood that the hand-tightening bolt can improve the user's operation convenience. Of course, the fastener 14 can also be an ordinary bolt or a rivet, etc.

[0032] Furthermore, referring to Figures 1 to 3 The mounting portion 11 includes an upper mounting member 111 located at the upper end of the water-absorbing portion 12 and a lower mounting member 112 located at the lower end of the water-absorbing portion 12. Both the upper mounting member 111 and the lower mounting member 112 are connected to the outdoor unit 20 of the air conditioner. In this way, both the upper and lower ends of the water-absorbing portion 12 can be installed and fixed to the outdoor unit 20 of the air conditioner, which can improve the installation stability of the water-absorbing module 10 on the outdoor unit 20 of the air conditioner. However, this design is not limited to this. In other embodiments, only one of the upper mounting member 111 and the lower mounting member 112 may be provided.

[0033] Optionally, the lower mounting member 112 is provided with a water storage tank (not shown), and the lower end of the water absorption part 12 extends into the water storage tank. In this way, the condensate that is not consumed in time can be deposited in the water storage tank of the lower mounting member 112 for the water absorption part 12 to continuously absorb and consume. In addition, the water storage tank also has the function of preventing the lower end of the water absorption part 12 from easily detaching from the lower mounting member 112.

[0034] Optionally, refer to Figures 1 to 4 The upper mounting component 111 has a water receiving groove 111a on its upper side. Multiple water passage holes 111b are distributed at the bottom of the water receiving groove 111a corresponding to the upper end of the water absorption part 12. This allows the condensate discharged from the indoor unit of the air conditioner to first drain into the water receiving groove 111a, and then evenly permeate to the upper end of the water absorption part 12 through the multiple water passage holes 111b. This improves the uniformity of water absorption by the water absorption part 12, thereby increasing the vaporization efficiency of the condensate and enhancing the cooling effect on the condenser of the outdoor unit 20 of the air conditioner. Optionally, the lower side of the upper mounting component 111 has a recessed groove, into which the upper end of the water absorption part 12 is embedded, preventing the upper end of the water absorption part 12 from easily detaching from the upper mounting component 111.

[0035] Refer to together Figure 5 Furthermore, the outdoor unit 20 of the air conditioner is provided with a chassis 23, the chassis 23 is provided with a drain connector 24, and the water absorption module 10 also includes a water supply pipe 13. One end of the water supply pipe 13 is connected to the drain connector 24, and the other end extends to the water receiving tank 111a. The condensate discharged by the indoor unit of the air conditioner is sequentially transported to the water receiving tank 111a through the drain connector 24 and the water supply pipe 13. In this embodiment, the condensate discharged by the indoor unit of the air conditioner first enters the outdoor unit 20 of the air conditioner, and then is transported to the water receiving tank 111a through the water supply pipe 13. However, this design is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the condensate discharged by the indoor unit of the air conditioner can also be directly discharged to the water receiving tank 111a.

[0036] Furthermore, the drain connector 24 is configured as a double-ended connector. The indoor unit of the air conditioner is equipped with a drain pump and a drain pipe connected to each other. One end of the drain pipe that extends into the outdoor unit 20 of the air conditioner is connected to the connector located inside the chassis 23 of the double-ended connector. One end of the water supply pipe 13 is connected to the connector located outside the chassis 23 of the double-ended structure. The drain pump transports the condensate from the indoor unit of the air conditioner sequentially through the drain pipe, the drain connector 24, and the water supply pipe 13 to the water receiving tank 111a. In this way, the drain pump inside the indoor unit of the air conditioner can be used directly to pump the condensate to the water receiving tank 111a on the upper mounting part 111. However, this design is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the drain pipe of the indoor unit of the air conditioner can also discharge condensate to the chassis 23 of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. In this case, the drain connector 24 is usually configured as a single connector, but an additional drain pump needs to be installed on the chassis 23 of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner to pump the condensate on the chassis 23 upward to the water receiving tank 111a of the upper mounting part 111.

[0037] Optionally, a connecting wire is also provided between the outdoor unit 20 and the indoor unit of the air conditioner. The flexible refrigerant pipe, the connecting wire, and the drain pipe of the indoor unit are all run through the same flexible sleeve, thereby forming a flexible pipe assembly. (Refer to...) Figure 1 and Figure 4 The outdoor unit 20 of the air conditioner is provided with an inlet 25. A flexible pipe assembly extends into the outdoor unit 20 of the air conditioner through the inlet 25 and is fixed to the inlet 25. It can be understood that the drain pipe also extends into the outdoor unit 20 of the air conditioner through the inlet 25.

[0038] Furthermore, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 Both the upper mounting component 111 and the lower mounting component 112 are provided with a plurality of pipe clamps 15, and the water supply pipe 13 is clamped in the pipe clamps 15 to achieve stable installation of the water supply pipe 13. Optionally, the pipe clamp 15 is provided with a clamping hole 151 and a deformation groove 152 communicating with the clamping hole 151. The deformation groove 152 also penetrates the edge of the pipe clamp 15 to facilitate clamping the water supply pipe 13 into the clamping hole 151.

[0039] Optionally, the upper mounting member 111 is provided with at least two pipe clamps 15, one pipe clamp 15 being located on the side of the upper mounting member 111 and the other pipe clamp 15 being located on the upper side of the upper mounting member 111. It can be understood that the pipe clamp 15 on the side of the upper mounting member 111 is used to restrict the water supply pipe 13 to the side near the upper mounting member 111, while the pipe clamp 15 on the upper side of the upper mounting member 111 is used to limit the upper end of the water supply pipe 13 to prevent the upper end of the water supply pipe 13 from detaching from the opening of the water receiving tank 111a.

[0040] Optionally, the pipe clamp 15 is integrally formed on the upper mounting member 111 or the lower mounting member 112. The integrally formed structure is stable and facilitates mass production. However, this design is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the pipe clamp 15 may also be welded to the upper mounting member 111 or the lower mounting member 112.

[0041] Furthermore, referring to Figure 3 The water-absorbing part 12 is configured as a water-absorbing net, which is beneficial for both the uniform distribution of condensate and the airflow. Optionally, the interior of the water-absorbing net is porous, honeycomb, or corrugated to facilitate the formation of capillary channels, helping moisture to diffuse rapidly and increasing the evaporation area. Optionally, airflow holes 120 are distributed on the water-absorbing part 12 to reduce airflow resistance.

[0042] This utility model also proposes an air conditioner, which includes a water absorption module. The specific structure of the water absorption module is as described in the above embodiments. Since this air conditioner adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0043] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A water-absorbing module for installation on an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, characterized in that, The water absorption module includes: Mounting section for connection to the outdoor unit of the air conditioner; and A water-absorbing part is provided on the mounting part. When the mounting part is connected to the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, the water-absorbing part can at least partially cover the air inlet of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. The water-absorbing part is used to receive the condensate discharged by the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

2. The water absorption module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting section is detachably connected to the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

3. The water absorption module as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The outdoor unit of the air conditioner is provided with a reserved hole, and the mounting part is provided with a mounting hole corresponding to the reserved hole. The fastener passes through the mounting hole and the reserved hole in sequence to connect the mounting part to the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

4. The water absorption module as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting part includes an upper mounting component located at the upper end of the water absorption part and a lower mounting component located at the lower end of the water absorption part. Both the upper mounting component and the lower mounting component are connected to the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

5. The water absorption module as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The lower mounting component is provided with a water storage tank, and the lower end of the water absorption part extends into the water storage tank.

6. The water absorption module as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The upper side of the upper mounting component is provided with a water receiving groove, and the bottom of the water receiving groove is provided with a plurality of water passage holes distributed in a manner corresponding to the upper end of the water absorption part.

7. The water absorption module as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The outdoor unit of the air conditioner is provided with a chassis, the chassis is provided with a drain connector, the water absorption module also includes a water supply pipe, one end of the water supply pipe is connected to the drain connector, and the other end extends to the water receiving tank. The condensate discharged by the indoor unit of the air conditioner is transported to the water receiving tank in sequence through the drain connector and the water supply pipe.

8. The water absorption module as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The drain connector is configured as a double-ended connector. The indoor unit of the air conditioner is equipped with a drain pump and a drain pipe connected to each other. One end of the drain pipe that extends into the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is connected to the connector located inside the chassis of the double-ended connector. One end of the water supply pipe is connected to the connector located outside the chassis of the double-ended connector. The drain pump transports the condensate from the indoor unit of the air conditioner sequentially through the drain pipe, the drain connector, and the water supply pipe to the water receiving tank.

9. The water absorption module as described in claim 7, characterized in that, Both the upper mounting component and the lower mounting component are provided with a number of pipe clamps, and the water supply pipe clamp is located on the pipe clamp.

10. The water-absorbing module according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The water-absorbing part is configured as a water-absorbing net.

11. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the water-absorbing module as described in any one of claims 1 to 10.

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