Water receiving tray and indoor unit

The water receiving tray with an annular side wall and mounting groove addresses dead air flow spots in air conditioners, achieving 360° air flow and improved comfort by ensuring continuous air distribution.

JP7789891B2Active Publication Date: 2025-12-22GD MIDEA HEATING & VENTILATING EQUIP CO LTD +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2024502183
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2021-11-23
Filing Date
2022-10-19
Publication Date
2025-12-22
Estimated Expiration
2042-10-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Conventional indoor units of air conditioners suffer from dead air flow spots due to discontinuous air outlets, leading to localized temperature inconsistencies and reduced comfort.

Method used

A water receiving tray with an annular side wall and a mounting groove containing a water tray, along with an annular outlet, ensures continuous air flow and reduces blind spots, enhancing air distribution to 360°.

Benefits of technology

The solution improves air flow continuity, reducing dead spots and enhancing user comfort by ensuring uniform air distribution across the indoor unit.

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Abstract

A water receiving tray and indoor unit, the water receiving tray comprising a frame including an annular side wall and a mounting groove, and a water tray fitted into the mounting groove and constituting an annular air outlet surrounding the water tray between the annular side wall and the water tray. By continuously installing the annular air outlets, the blind spot at the air outlet partition is reduced and the air outlet range is expanded, and an indoor unit using the water receiving tray can achieve 360° air outlet, improving comfort in use.
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