CN106642328A - Air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention discloses an air conditioner. The air conditioner comprises an evaporator, a water tank, a water channel, a water adding pump and a water adding pipe, wherein a first water pan is arranged at the bottom of the evaporator; the water tank communicates with the water channel; the water adding pump is arranged inside the water channel; one end of the water adding pipe communicates with the water adding pump; and the other end of the water adding pipe faces the evaporator and sprays water into the evaporator to humidify the indoor environment and/or clean the evaporator. According to the air conditioner, water in the water tank is sprayed to the evaporator through the water adding pump, the indoor environment is humidified and/ or the evaporator is cleaned through water sprayed onto the evaporator, the water tank can provide sufficient water, the humidifying effect of the environment can be improved, the evaporator is cleaned, clean air is supplied to the indoor environment, and the comfort level of the indoor environment is improved.

Description

air conditioner

technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to an air conditioner.

Background technique

At present, with the continuous development of science and technology, more and more home appliances have entered people's daily life and work. Household appliances take an air conditioner as an example. The air conditioner can provide a cooling or heating effect for an indoor environment through heat exchange in a cold or hot environment, so as to provide a comfortable indoor environment. However, as the air conditioner works for a long time, the evaporator of the indoor unit will become dirty, causing the wind blown into the indoor environment to carry bacteria, making the indoor ambient air worse and the air conditioner poor in comfort.

The above content is only used to assist in understanding the technical solution of the present invention, and does not mean that the above content is admitted as prior art.

Contents of the invention

The main purpose of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner, aiming to solve the problem that as the air conditioner works for a long time, the evaporator of the indoor unit will become dirty, causing the wind blowing into the indoor environment to carry bacteria, making the indoor ambient air worse , The comfort of the air conditioner is poor.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an air conditioner, an evaporator, a water tank, a water tank, a water adding pump and a water adding pipe, the bottom of the evaporator is provided with a first water receiving tray, and the water tank communicates with the water tank, The water supply pump is arranged in the water tank, one end of the water supply pipe is connected to the water supply pump, and the other end is facing the evaporator, spraying water to the evaporator, humidifying the indoor environment and/or cleaning the evaporator .

Preferably, the first water receiving tray is provided with a water outlet on the side close to the water tank, the water outlet is connected to the water tank through a water outlet pipe, and the water in the first water receiving tray flows into the water through the water outlet and the water outlet pipe The sink.

Preferably, a three-way valve is provided between the water supply pipe and the water supply pump, one end of the three-way valve is connected to the water supply pump and the water supply pipe, and the other end is connected to a third drain pipe, and the third drain pipe is connected to the outside of the air conditioner, through When the three-way valve is switched, the water pumped in by the water-adding water pump enters the evaporator or is discharged to the outside of the air conditioner.

Preferably, the first water receiving tray is provided with a first drain, the first drain is connected to a first drain pipe, a first drain valve is provided on the first drain pipe, and the first water receiving The water collected by the pan is discharged to the outside of the air conditioner through the first drain port and the first drain pipe when the first drain valve is opened.

Preferably, a first drainage pump is provided in the first water receiving tray, and the first drainage pump is connected to a second drainage pipe, and the water collected by the first water receiving tray is discharged after the first drainage pump is turned on. , discharged to the outside of the air conditioner through the second drain pipe under the action of the first drain pump.

Preferably, the bottom of the water tank is provided with a second water receiving tray communicated with the first water receiving tray, and the water collected in the first water receiving tray is discharged to the second water receiving tray; The water tray is provided with a second drain port, a fourth drain pipe and a second drain valve, and the water in the first water receiving tray is discharged to the second water receiving tray through the fourth drain pipe.

Preferably, the second water receiving tray is provided with a third drain port, the third drain port is connected to a fifth drain pipe connected to the outside of the air conditioner, and a third drain valve is provided on the fifth drain pipe, so The water in the second water receiving tray is discharged to the outside of the air conditioner through the third drain port and the fifth drain pipe when the third drain valve is opened.

Preferably, a second drainage pump is provided in the second water receiving tray, and the second drainage pump is connected to a sixth drainage pipe, and the water in the second water receiving tray is , discharged to the outside of the air conditioner through the sixth drain pipe under the action of the second drain pump.

Preferably, the water tank or the water tank is provided with a sterilization module, and the sterilization module produces sterilized materials.

Preferably, a steam generator is arranged in the water tank.

In the present invention, the water in the water tank is sprayed to the evaporator through the water pump, and the water sprayed on the evaporator is used to humidify the indoor environment and/or clean the evaporator, so that sufficient water can be provided in the water tank, and the humidification of the environment can be improved The effect is improved, cleaning the evaporator, providing clean air to the room, and improving the comfort of the indoor environment.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 a is the structural representation of water tank and water tank in an embodiment of air conditioner of the present invention;

Fig. 1 b is a schematic structural view of the first embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is the structural representation of the second embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is the structural representation of the third embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention;

Fig. 4 is the schematic structural view of the fourth embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention;

Fig. 5 is the structural representation of the fifth embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention;

Fig. 6 is the schematic structural view of the sixth embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention;

Fig. 7 is the structural representation of the seventh embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention;

Fig. 8 is a schematic structural view of an eighth embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention;

Fig. 9 is a structural schematic diagram of the ninth embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention;

Fig. 10 is a schematic structural view of the tenth embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention.

The realization of the purpose of the present invention, functional characteristics and advantages will be further described in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

detailed description

It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the present invention, not to limit the present invention.

The invention provides an air conditioner.

Refer to Figures 1a and 1b.

In one embodiment, the air conditioner includes: an evaporator 1, a water tank 2, a water tank 3, a water supply pump 4 and a water supply pipe 5, the bottom of the evaporator 1 is provided with a first water receiving tray 11, and the water tank 2 It communicates with the water tank 3, the water adding water pump 4 is arranged in the water tank 3, one end of the water adding pipe 5 communicates with the water adding water pump 4, and the other end faces the evaporator 1, and is connected to the evaporator 1 Spray water to humidify the indoor environment or clean the evaporator, turn on the indoor fan to humidify the indoor environment by spraying water into the evaporator 1; clean the evaporator by spraying water into the evaporator 1, or turn on the air conditioner during the cleaning process Use the air conditioner compressor to cool and heat, clean the evaporator 1 with ice water, or turn on the compressor of the air conditioner to heat, and clean the evaporator 1 with hot water. The air conditioner is provided with a water tank 2, and the water tank 2 can be connected to an external water source for water supply through a water connection pipe (not shown in the figure). The heights of the tops of the water tank 2 and the water tank 3 can be set to be consistent or the height of the water tank 3 is greater than the height of the connection between the water tank 2 and the water tank 3 . It can be understood that the depth of the water tank 3 may be lower than that of the water tank 2 . For the convenience of cleaning and drainage, a water valve (not shown) is set at the connection between the water tank 3 and the water tank 2, and the water in the water tank 2 can be restricted from flowing into the water tank 3 through the control of the water valve, so as to facilitate the cleaning of the water tank 3 and the water discharge. The bottom of the water tank or the lower side of the side are provided with a drain port for discharging water from the water tank 3 . Optionally, the water tank 3 and the water tank 2 can be integrally formed. The water tank 2 and the water tank 3 can be installed on the indoor unit or outdoor unit of the air conditioner or at a location convenient for installation (for example, a balcony or a window sill, etc.), and they do not have to be installed integrally with the air conditioner. The end of the water supply pipe 5 facing the evaporator 1 can be aligned with the upper end of the evaporator 1. During the process of spraying water on the evaporator 1 from the water supply pipe 5, the water flows to the evaporator 1 along the heat exchange fins of the evaporator 1. Downstream flow increases the time that water stays on the evaporator 1 and increases the amount of humidification of the indoor environment. Preferably, the end of the water adding pipe 5 facing the evaporator 1 is provided with a spray head, through which water is sprayed to the evaporator 1 to increase the contact area between the water and the evaporator 1 . It can be understood that the water adding pipe 5 can also spray water against the middle or middle and lower part of the evaporator 1. When not spraying water against the upper end of the evaporator 1, the nozzle connected to the water adding pipe 5 needs to spray water. Quantity settings. The specific setting is that the amount of water sprayed near the upper end is greater than the amount of water sprayed at the lower end.

In this embodiment, the water in the water tank 2 is sprayed to the evaporator 1 through the water pump 4, and the water sprayed on the evaporator 1 is used to humidify the indoor environment and/or clean the evaporator, so sufficient water can be provided in the water tank 2 , can improve the humidification effect of the environment, clean the evaporator 1, provide clean air to the room, and improve the comfort of the indoor environment.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, referring to FIG. 2, the first water receiving tray 11 is provided with a water outlet 12 on a side close to the water tank 3, and the water outlet 12 is connected to the water tank 3 through a water outlet pipe 13, so The water in the first water receiving tray 11 flows into the water tank 3 through the water outlet 12 and the water outlet pipe 13 . The first water receiving tray 11 receives condensed water from the evaporator 1 and/or sprays unevaporated water into the evaporator 1 through the water supply pipe 5 . A water outlet 12 is set on the side of the first water receiving tray 11 close to the water tank 3 and is connected to the water tank 3 through a water outlet pipe 13, and the water received by the first water receiving tray 11 is put back into the water tank 3 for use to avoid water loss and waste, and save water resources.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, referring to FIG. 3 , the water receiving tray 11 is provided with a first drain port 14, and the first drain port 14 is connected to a first drain pipe 15, and the first drain pipe 15 A first drain valve 16 is provided on it. The first drain pipe 15 is connected to an outdoor or indoor drain. Optionally, for the convenience of pipeline laying, the first drain port 14 is arranged at the end of the first water receiving tray 11 away from the water outlet 12 . The first drain port 14, the first drain pipe 15 and the first drain valve 16 are set at the first water receiving tray 11, and the water in the first water receiving tray 11 is discharged to the Outdoors, the water in the first water receiving tray 11 is controlled by the first drain valve 16 to be discharged outdoors or stored in the water receiving tray 11 . Drain to the outdoors through the first drain port 14, and drain the water left in the first water receiving tray 11 in time, so as to avoid water accumulation and leakage inside the air conditioner.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, referring to FIG. 4 , a first drainage pump 17 is disposed in the first water receiving tray 11 , and a second drainage pipe 18 is connected to the first drainage pump 17 . A first drain pump 17 is arranged in the first water receiving tray 11 , and the first drain pump 17 can be set to quickly drain the water in the first water receiving tray 11 . This embodiment is different from the above embodiments in that the water in the first water receiving tray 11 is drained to the outside of the air conditioner through the first drain pump 17 and the second drain pipe 18 .

Optionally, the first water receiving tray 11 is provided with a mounting seat (not shown in the figure) of the first drainage pump 17, the mounting seat is arranged at the bottom of the first water receiving tray 11, and is One end far away from the water outlet 12 is provided, and the first drainage pump 17 is installed on the mounting base. The water remaining in the water receiving tray 11 is drained out by the first drainage pump 17, so as to avoid the long-term storage of water in the first water receiving tray 11, which will cause the water to become dirty and bring bacteria. It can be understood that a water level switch is provided in the first water receiving tray 11, and the water level switch is connected with the second drain pump 18, and the water level switch detects the water level of the first water receiving tray 11, and the first water level switch The drain pump 17 receives the water level signal detected by the water level switch, and starts or stops running according to the water level signal.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the height of the baffles at both ends of the first water receiving tray 11 is set according to the water spray range of the water adding pipe 5, and the setting of the height of the first water receiving tray 11 prevents water from spraying to the evaporator 1 when it splashes to other parts of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, causing other parts to get wet and affect the operation. It can be understood that the first water receiving tray 11 is provided with a mounting position for the water adding pipe 5 , and the end of the water adding pipe 5 facing the evaporator 1 is installed through the mounting position, and sprays water against the evaporator 1 . The height of the baffles at both ends of the first water receiving tray 11 is limited to avoid water splashing into other components in the indoor unit of the air conditioner, affecting the operation of other components, and improving the stability of the air conditioner.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, referring to Fig. 5, a three-way valve 6 is arranged between the water supply pipe 5 and the water supply pump 4, and one end of the three-way valve 6 is connected to the water supply pump 4 and the water supply pipe 5, and the other end is connected to the water supply pipe 5. The third drain pipe 7, the third drain pipe 7 is connected to the outside of the air conditioner, through the switching of the three-way valve 6, the water injected by the water pump 4 is injected into the evaporator 1 or discharged to the outside of the air conditioner. Different from the above-mentioned Figures 3 and 4, this embodiment does not need to set up other drainage structures, and directly sets a three-way valve 6 between the water supply pump 4 and the water supply pipe 5, and through the switching of the three-way valve, the water is discharged to the air conditioner External, and into the evaporator 1, saving materials and reducing costs.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, referring to FIG. 6, the bottom of the water tank 2 is provided with a second water receiving tray 8 communicating with the first water receiving tray 11, and the first water receiving tray 11 collects The water drains to the second water receiving tray 8. Provide a way of draining the water in the water receiving tray 11 that is different from the above-mentioned embodiments, by draining the water in the first water receiving tray 11 to the second water receiving tray 8, the water in the water receiving tray 11 will be drained in time emptying. The first water receiving tray 11 communicates with the second water receiving tray 8 through the second drain port 19, the fourth drain pipe 20 and the second drain valve 21, and the fourth drain pipe 20 is connected to the second water receiving tray 8 in.

Specifically, referring to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 , it is a way for the second water receiving tray 8 to drain water to the outside of the air conditioner. Referring to Fig. 7, the second water receiving tray 8 is provided with a third drain 81, and the third drain 81 is connected with a fifth drain pipe 82 connected to the outside of the air conditioner, and the fifth drain pipe 82 is provided with The third drain valve 83 , when the third drain valve 83 is opened, the water in the second water receiving tray 8 is discharged to the outside of the air conditioner through the third drain port 81 and the fifth drain pipe 82 .

Referring to Fig. 8, a second drainage pump 84 is arranged in the second water receiving tray 8, and the second drainage pump 84 is connected with a sixth drainage pipe 85, and the sixth drainage pipe 85 communicates with the outside of the air conditioner. The water in the second water receiving tray 8 is discharged to the outside of the air conditioner through the sixth drain pipe 85 under the action of the second drain pump 84 after the second drain pump 84 is turned on. The pump 84 can be turned on or off under the control of the water level signal of the water level switch 9 .

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, based on the above-mentioned embodiment of the air conditioner, with reference to FIG. 9 , the water tank 2 or the water tank 3 is provided with a sterilization module 9 (the one shown in the figure is set in the water tank 3 Schematic), the sterilization module 9 produces sterilized materials. The water with sterilized material is poured into the evaporator 1 through the water-adding pump 4 and the water-adding pipe 5, to humidify the indoor environment or clean the evaporator 1, to sterilize the indoor environment or eliminate bacteria on the evaporator 1, and further improve the safety of the indoor environment quality.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, referring to FIG. 10 , the water tank 3 is provided with a steam generator 10 based on the above-mentioned embodiment of the air conditioner provided with a sterilization module 9 . Under the action of the steam generator 10 (such as ultrasonic wave, electrode or wet film humidification module), the water vapor with sterilization function is generated, and circulated under the action of the fan to sterilize the evaporator 1, air duct, wind wheel and other components, Further blowing to the quality of the indoor ambient air, thereby improving the indoor environmental quality.

The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the description of the present invention and the contents of the accompanying drawings, or directly or indirectly used in other related technical fields , are all included in the scope of patent protection of the present invention in the same way.

Claims (10)

1. a kind of air-conditioner, it is characterised in that including evaporimeter, water tank, tank, add water water pump and filler pipe, the evaporimeter Bottom be provided with the first drip tray, the water tank is connected with the tank, and the water pump that adds water is arranged in the tank, institute Add water water pump described in one end connection for stating filler pipe, and the other end is sprayed water, to indoor ring against the evaporimeter to the evaporimeter Border humidifies and/or cleans evaporimeter.

2. air-conditioner as claimed in claim 1, it is characterised in that first drip tray is provided with the side near tank Delivery port, the delivery port is connected to tank, delivery port and outlet pipe described in the water Jing of first drip tray by outlet pipe Flow into the tank.

3. air-conditioner as claimed in claim 2, it is characterised in that the filler pipe and the threeway that arrange between water pump that adds water Valve, triple valve one end connects add water water pump and filler pipe, and the other end connects the 3rd drainpipe, and the 3rd drainpipe connects air-conditioning Outside device, by the switching of triple valve, the water that the water pump that adds water is squeezed into is squeezed into evaporimeter or is drained into outside air-conditioner.

4. air-conditioner as claimed in claim 1 or 2, it is characterised in that first drip tray is provided with the first discharge outlet, institute State the first discharge outlet and be connected with the first drainpipe, the first draining valve, first drip tray are provided with first drainpipe When first draining valve is opened, the first discharge outlet described in Jing and first drainpipe are expelled to outside air-conditioner the water of collection Portion.

5. air-conditioner as claimed in claim 1 or 2, it is characterised in that be provided with the first draining pump in first drip tray, First draining pump is connected with the second drainpipe, the water that first drip tray is collected after first draining pump unlatching, The second drainpipe described in Jing is drained into outside air-conditioner in the presence of first draining pump.

6. air-conditioner as claimed in claim 1 or 2, it is characterised in that the bottom of the water tank is provided with and is connect with described first Second drip tray of water pond connection, the water collected in first drip tray drains into the second drip tray；First drip tray sets The second discharge outlet, the 4th drainpipe and the second draining valve are equipped with, the water of the first drip tray is drained into second by the 4th drainpipe Drip tray.

7. air-conditioner as claimed in claim 6, it is characterised in that second drip tray is provided with the 3rd discharge outlet, described 3rd discharge outlet is connected with the 5th drainpipe outside connection air-conditioner, and on the 5th drainpipe the 3rd draining valve is provided with, Water in second drip tray when the 3rd draining valve is opened, arrange by the 3rd discharge outlet described in Jing and the 5th drainpipe Go out to air-conditioner.

8. air-conditioner as claimed in claim 6, it is characterised in that the second draining pump, institute are provided with second drip tray State the second draining pump and be connected with the 6th drainpipe, the water in second drip tray after second draining pump unlatching, in institute State in the presence of the second draining pump that the 6th drainpipe is drained into outside air-conditioner described in Jing.

9. air-conditioner as claimed in claim 1 or 2, it is characterised in that the water tank or the tank are provided with sterilization module, The sterilization module produces sterilizing goods and materials.

10. air-conditioner as claimed in claim 9, it is characterised in that be provided with steam generator in the tank.