CN113028499A

CN113028499A - Air conditioner indoor unit and air conditioner with same

Info

Publication number: CN113028499A
Application number: CN202110369098.8A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 唐伟青; 王现林; 刘秋华; 张定; 薛琴
Original assignee: Gree Electric Appliances Inc of Zhuhai
Current assignee: Gree Electric Appliances Inc of Zhuhai
Priority date: 2021-04-06
Filing date: 2021-04-06
Publication date: 2021-06-25

Abstract

The application provides an air conditioner indoor unit and an air conditioner with the same, wherein the indoor unit comprises an indoor unit body and a humidifying structure; the indoor unit body is provided with an air duct; the air duct is used for supplying air to the indoor where the indoor unit is located; the humidifying structure comprises a water permeable component; the water permeable assembly is arranged in the air duct; the water permeable component can permeate humidifying water to the surface layer; the humidifying water can be blown out along with the air in the air duct so as to humidify the indoor where the indoor unit is located. According to the air conditioner indoor unit and the air conditioner with the same, humidification can be performed in the working process of the air conditioner, the structure is simple, the cost is low, and the user comfort is high.

Description

Air conditioner indoor unit and air conditioner with same

Technical Field

This application belongs to air conditioner technical field, concretely relates to machine and have its air conditioner in air conditioning.

Background

At present, the traditional air conditioner can cause the problem of abnormal drying of air along with the reduction of the environmental humidity in the process of cooling and heating. In recent years, as the user's call for humidification of the air conditioner is getting higher, development of humidification function of the air conditioner has become an important research topic in the air conditioning field.

However, in the prior art, the following two ways are adopted for humidification during the operation of the air conditioner:

one, what adopt when the humidification is that indoor humidity of internal machine sensor monitoring changes, outer quick-witted moisture absorption humidification module holds the humidification of humidification module or to the humidification of indoor air and indoor side through the comdenstion water of collecting, though can realize the function of synchronous monitoring and humidification, but its is with high costs, and the system is complicated, is unfavorable for promoting.

Secondly, adopt humidity transducer, moisturizing case and moisturizing case fan etc. to realize the automatically regulated of air conditioner humidification, the biggest bright spot of this patent lies in intelligent regulation, and the shortcoming lies in with high costs, and moisturizing case fan noise is big during the humidification, and user's travelling comfort influences greatly.

Therefore, how to provide an air conditioner indoor unit which can humidify during the operation of the air conditioner and has simple structure, low cost and high user comfort and an air conditioner with the air conditioner indoor unit become problems which need to be solved by the technical personnel in the field.

Disclosure of Invention

Therefore, the technical problem to be solved in the present application is to provide an air conditioner indoor unit and an air conditioner with the same, which can humidify in the working process of the air conditioner, and have the advantages of simple structure, low cost and high user comfort.

In order to solve the above problem, the present application provides an air conditioning indoor unit, including:

an indoor unit body; the indoor unit body is provided with an air duct; the air duct is used for supplying air to the indoor where the indoor unit is located;

and a humidifying structure; the humidifying structure comprises a water permeable component; the water permeable assembly is arranged in the air duct; the water permeable component can permeate humidifying water to the surface layer; the humidifying water can be blown out along with the air in the air duct so as to humidify the indoor where the indoor unit is located.

Preferably, the indoor unit body further comprises a heat exchanger; the permeable assembly is arranged on the heat exchanger.

Preferably, the heat exchanger is provided with a bent structure; the subassembly that permeates water sets up on buckling the structure.

Preferably, the water permeable assembly comprises a water permeable pipe and a water absorbing part; the water absorbing part is arranged on the outer surface of the water permeable pipe.

Preferably, the water permeable pipe comprises a pipe body; the pipe body is provided with water permeable holes;

and/or the water absorbing part comprises a non-woven fabric layer; the non-woven fabric layer is wrapped outside the water permeable pipe.

Preferably, when the water permeable pipe comprises a pipe body; when the pipe body is provided with the water permeable holes, the pipe body is provided with a water inlet end; the number of the water permeable holes is set to be a plurality; the plurality of water permeable holes are sequentially arranged in the length direction of the pipe body; in the direction of keeping away from the end of intaking, the aperture of a plurality of holes of permeating water increases gradually.

Preferably, a water storage area is arranged on the indoor unit body; the water storage area is communicated with the water permeable assembly through a connecting pipe; the connecting pipe is provided with a first control valve; the first control valve is used for controlling the water flow in the connecting pipe.

Preferably, the humidifying structure further comprises a water supply part; the water supply part is used for supplying humidifying water to the water permeable assembly;

and/or the water supply part is arranged on the top of the indoor unit body.

Preferably, the water supply part is provided with a water outlet; the water outlet is communicated with the water storage area; the water supply part is detachably arranged on the indoor unit body; when the water supply part is arranged on the indoor unit body, the water outlet is opened and communicated with the water storage area; the water outlet is closed in the process of detaching the water supply part from the indoor unit body.

Preferably, the water supply part further comprises a blocking piece; the blocking piece has an opening position for opening the water outlet when the water supply part is installed on the indoor machine body and a closing position for closing the water outlet when the water supply part is detached from the indoor machine body.

Preferably, the water supply part further includes a thrust member and an elastic member; the plugging piece is connected with the thrust piece; the plugging piece is arranged in the water supply part; the thrust piece is arranged outside the water supply part; the elastic piece is abutted between the thrust piece and the water supply part.

Preferably, the water supply part is detachably arranged on the indoor unit body; the indoor unit body is provided with a pushing piece; in the installation process of the water supply part, the pushing piece is used for pushing the thrust piece so that the blocking piece moves to the opening position;

and/or, during the disassembly process of the water supply part, the pushing piece is separated from the thrust piece, so that the thrust piece drives the plugging piece to return to the closed position.

Preferably, a drainage channel is arranged on the outer surface of the water supply part; the water outlet is communicated with the water drainage channel; the thrust piece and the elastic piece are arranged in the drainage channel; a water inlet channel is arranged on the water storage area; the water inlet channel is used for communicating the water supply part with the water storage area; the pushing piece is arranged in the water inlet channel; when the water supply part is arranged on the indoor unit body, the drainage channel is positioned in the water inlet channel.

According to still another aspect of the application, an air conditioner is provided and comprises an air conditioner indoor unit.

The application provides an air conditioning indoor unit and have its air conditioner, when the air conditioner at the during operation, the wind energy in the wind channel can carry the infiltration on the subassembly top layer that permeates and wet the water and blow off, and this application can carry out the humidification in the air conditioner working process, and simple structure, low cost and user's travelling comfort are high.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a structure at a water permeable module according to an embodiment of the present application;

fig. 3 is a schematic structural view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a first control valve according to an embodiment of the present application;

fig. 5 is a schematic structural view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 6 is a schematic view of an installation structure of a water supply part and a water storage area in an air conditioner room according to an embodiment of the present application;

fig. 7 is a schematic structural view of a water supply part according to an embodiment of the present application.

The reference numerals are represented as:

1. an indoor unit body; 2. a heat exchanger; 21. a bending structure; 3. a water permeable assembly; 31. a pipe body; 311. water permeable holes; 32. a water-absorbing part; 4. a water storage area; 41. a water inlet channel; 5. a water supply part; 51. a drainage channel; 52. a water injection port; 6. a connecting pipe; 61. a first control valve; 611. a water outlet nozzle; 612. a water inlet nozzle; 71. a blocking member; 72. an elastic member; 73. a thrust member; 74. a pusher member.

Detailed Description

Referring to fig. 1 in combination, an indoor unit of an air conditioner includes: the indoor unit comprises an indoor unit body 1 and a humidifying structure; the indoor unit body 1 is provided with an air duct; the air duct is used for supplying air to the indoor where the indoor unit is located; the humidifying structure comprises a water permeable component 3; the water permeable component 3 is arranged in the air duct; the water permeable component 3 can permeate humidifying water to the surface layer; the humidifying water can be blown out along with the air in the air duct to humidify the indoor of the indoor unit, when the air conditioner works, the air in the air duct can carry the humidifying water permeating on the surface layer of the water permeable component to blow out, and the humidifying water flows along the air inlet in a water vapor mode and is finally discharged from the air outlet, so that the aim of humidifying the ambient air is fulfilled. This application can carry out the humidification in air conditioner working process, and simple structure, low cost and user's travelling comfort are high.

The application also discloses some embodiments, the indoor unit body 1 further comprises a heat exchanger 2; the water permeable module 3 is arranged on the heat exchanger 2. In the refrigeration process, the heat generated by the heat exchanger 2 can be heated by the water permeable assembly 3, so that the humidification water is evaporated. The humidifying water on the water permeable component 3 is evaporated by heat generated by the heat exchanger 2 in the working process in the refrigerating state and is discharged together with air outlet of the air duct, the air supply distance is far, the range is wide, the structure is simple, the space utilization rate is high, a pure physical humidifying scheme is adopted, the problem that an existing air conditioner with a humidifying function is complex in structure is solved, the wide function of the humidifying range is achieved, the cost is low, and the user comfort experience effect is greatly improved. This application air conditioning indoor set can carry out the humidification in air conditioner refrigeration process, and simple structure, low cost and user's travelling comfort are high. The problem of air conditioner work process environment drying, traditional ultrasonic atomization humidifier problem and user's travelling comfort with high costs has been solved to this application. This application is pure physics humidification scheme, only needs several simple components can constitute humidification device, and simple structure, cost are lower.

Referring to fig. 3 in combination, the present application also discloses embodiments in which the heat exchanger 2 has a bent structure 21; the water permeable component 3 is arranged on the bending structure 21, the bending structure 21 is a bending area formed by bending the heat exchanger 2, the bending area forms a clamping groove, the water permeable component 3 is arranged on the bending area, the space of the original structure can be fully utilized, and the installation space cannot be additionally increased. The bent part of the bent area forms a clamping groove-shaped structure, and the water permeable component 3 can be arranged at the position.

Referring to fig. 2 in combination, the present application also discloses embodiments in which the water permeable assembly 3 comprises a water permeable tube and a water absorbent portion 32; the water absorption portion 32 is arranged on the outer surface of the water permeable pipe, the humidifying water in the water permeable pipe can flow out and is adsorbed on the water absorption portion 32, and then the heat exchanger 2 which is convenient to heat the water absorption portion 32 so that the humidifying water is evaporated to humidify the indoor space, and the drying problem of the space where the air conditioner is located is solved.

The application also discloses some embodiments, the permeable tube comprises a tube body 31; the pipe body 31 is provided with water permeable holes 311, and the humidifying water in the pipe body 31 can flow out through the water permeable holes 311 so as to permeate the humidifying water to the surface layer of the pipe body 31.

The present application also discloses embodiments in which the absorbent portion 32 includes a nonwoven fabric layer; the non-woven fabrics layer wraps the water permeable pipe, and the humidifying water in the water permeable pipe can be absorbed by the non-woven fabrics layer and then is evaporated to play a humidifying role. Through the hydroscopicity of the water-permeable component 3 water-absorbing non-woven fabric, the water-absorbing non-woven fabric is slowly soaked, when the evaporator works, the heat generated by the evaporator covers the water-absorbing non-woven fabric of the water-absorbing component, water on the non-woven fabric begins to slowly evaporate, and the water vapor is sucked into the cross-flow fan blade along the direction of the air inlet flow and blown out from the air outlet, so that the air in a room becomes relatively humid. The upper air deflector and the lower air deflector play a role in disturbing air flow in the whole process, when the humid air flow is blown out, the air flow is scattered through up-and-down swinging, the humid air flow can be quickly filled in the whole external space, and the condition that the external humid air flow is not uniformly distributed due to single air direction is avoided. The heat of the heat exchanger 2 heats the air to form moisture, and the moisture is mixed with the air discharged from the air outlet and discharged together, so that the humidifying function of the air conditioner is realized.

The application also discloses some embodiments, when the permeable pipe comprises a pipe body 31; when the pipe body 31 is provided with the water permeable holes 311, the pipe body 31 is provided with a water inlet end; the number of the water permeable holes 311 is set to be plural, and the plural water permeable holes 311 are sequentially arranged in the length direction of the pipe body 31; in the direction far away from the water inlet end, the aperture of the plurality of water permeable holes 311 is gradually increased; the humidifying water may be introduced into the pipe body 31, and the humidifying water flows out to the outer surface of the pipe body 31 through the water permeable holes 311 while flowing in the pipe body 31. And on keeping away from the direction of intaking the end, the aperture crescent of a plurality of holes 311 of permeating water can guarantee when humidification rivers pass through body 31 synchronous evenly distributed to the non-woven fabrics layer that absorbs water, can not lead to the non-woven fabrics layer uneven problem that absorbs water.

Referring to fig. 4 in combination, the present application also discloses some embodiments, a water storage area 4 is arranged on the indoor unit body 1; the water storage area 4 is communicated with the water permeable component 3 through a connecting pipe 6; the connecting pipe 6 is provided with a first control valve 61; the first control valve 61 is used to control the flow of water in the connecting pipe 6. The impoundment area 4 is mainly used for impoundment of water. The water storage area 4 is a water tank; the water storage area 4 is communicated with the water inlet end of the pipe body 31 of the permeable pipe; the humidifying water in the water storage area 4 can enter the pipe body 31 to perform the humidifying function. The first control valve 61 is an electromagnetic water valve, and controls the water flow in the connecting pipe 6 by controlling the opening of the electromagnetic water valve, so as to further realize the water yield, and the water permeable component 3 evaporates the adsorbed water to realize the humidification effect. The impoundment area 4 communicates with the tube 31. The magnetic water valve is arranged below the water storage area 4 and is connected through a connecting pipe 6, and the magnetic water valve is directly connected with the water permeable component 3; the magnetic water valve has a water inlet nozzle 612 in communication with the water storage area 4 and a water outlet nozzle 611 in communication with the water permeable assembly 3. When the water tank is used, sufficient water is added into the water tank and the water tank, then the opening size of the electromagnetic water valve is controlled through the remote controller, the remote controller is provided with multi-gear humidification, the opening sizes of the electromagnetic water valves corresponding to different gears are different, and therefore the water flow is different in throughput, and the humidification function of different gears is achieved.

Referring to fig. 5 in combination, the present application also discloses embodiments where the humidifying structure further comprises a water supply section 5; the water supply section 5 is used to supply the water permeable module 3 with humidified water.

The application also discloses some embodiments, the water supply part 5 is arranged at the top of the indoor unit body 1; the water supply part 5 such as a water tank is arranged on the top of the air conditioner, and when the water tank is detached and cleaned subsequently, for example, water is added or cleaned, the water tank can be separated from a connecting port of the water storage area 4 by opening a cover plate on the top of an indoor unit of the air conditioner. And, the water supply part 5 is installed on the top of the air conditioner, then the water storage area 4 is located below the water supply part 5, when the water storage area 4 is communicated with the water supply part 5, the water in the water supply part 5 is added into the water storage area 4 by utilizing the pressure difference formed by the height difference between the water supply part 5 and the water storage area 4.

The water supply part 5 is a water tank which is arranged at the top of the indoor unit of the air conditioner. The water tank is provided with a water filling port 52; the water filling port 52 is used to add humidifying water into the water tank.

The application also discloses some embodiments, a water outlet is arranged on the water supply part 5; the water outlet is communicated with the water storage area 4; the water supply part 5 is detachably arranged on the indoor unit body 1; when the water supply part 5 is arranged on the indoor machine body 1, the water outlet is opened and communicated with the water storage area 4; in the process of detaching the water supply unit 5 from the indoor unit main body 1, the drain port is closed. For example, the water supply section 5 further includes a second control valve; the second control valve is used for controlling the opening and closing of the water outlet. When the water supply part 5 needs to be replaced or detached, the second control valve controls the drainage port to be closed; when humidification is required, the water outlet is controlled to be opened so as to provide the humidifying water in the water storage area 4.

Referring collectively to fig. 6-7, the present application further discloses embodiments wherein the water supply section 5 further comprises a closure member 71; the closing member 71 has an open position for opening the drain port when the water supply unit is attached to the indoor unit main body and a closed position for closing the drain port when the water supply unit is detached from the indoor unit main body.

The application also discloses some embodiments, the water supply part 5 further comprises a thrust piece 73 and an elastic piece 72; the plugging member 71 is connected with the thrust member 73; the plugging member 71 is provided in the water supply part 5; the thrust member 73 is disposed outside the water supply part 5; the elastic member 72 abuts between the thrust member 73 and the water supply unit 5. In a free state of the elastic member 72, the stopper 71 closes the drain opening to close the drain opening, and when the thrust portion receives a force in a direction toward the water supply portion 5, the stopper 71 is pushed open to open the drain opening.

The application also discloses some embodiments, the water supply part 5 is detachably arranged on the indoor unit body 1; the indoor unit body 1 is provided with a pushing piece 74; during the installation of the water supply section 5, the pushing member 74 is used to push the thrust member 73 so that the block piece 71 is moved to the open position. The pushing piece 74 pushes the thrust piece 73, and the thrust piece 73 drives the plugging piece 71 to move so that the plugging piece 71 opens the water outlet. Thus, in the detaching process, the humidifying water in the water supply part 5 can be prevented from flowing out, and the connecting effect of the humidifying water cannot be influenced by detaching and cleaning.

The present application also discloses embodiments in which, during the removal of the water supply part 5, the pushing member 74 disengages from the thrust member 73, so that the thrust member 73 brings the blocking member 71 back to the closed position. The thrust piece 73 is connected with the plugging piece 71 through a connecting rod, the connecting rod is movably arranged in the drainage port, so that the thrust piece 73 and the plugging piece 71 can be integrally movable in the axial direction of the drainage port, and the elastic piece 72 is a spring; the spring is fitted over the connecting rod and abuts against the thrust member 73 and the outer surface of the water supply part 5, i.e., the water tank. When the water supply part 5 is installed, the pushing part 74 pushes the thrust part 73, and the thrust part 73 drives the blocking part 71 to move, so that the blocking part 71 opens the water outlet, the water supply part 5 is communicated with the water storage area 4, and the humidified water in the water supply part 5 can be introduced into the water storage area 4. When the water supply part 5 is detached, the pushing member 74 is disengaged from the thrust member 73, and the thrust member 73 and the block piece 71 are restored to allow the block piece 71 to block the water discharge opening by the elastic force of the elastic member 72.

A drainage channel 51 is arranged on the outer surface of the water supply part 5; the drain port communicates with the drain passage 51; the thrust member 73 and the elastic member 72 are disposed in the drain passage 51; a water inlet channel 41 is arranged on the water storage area 4; the water inlet channel 41 is used for communicating the water supply part 5 with the water storage area 4; the pushing piece 74 is arranged in the water inlet channel 41; when the water supply unit 5 is attached to the indoor unit main body 1, the drain passage 51 is positioned in the inlet passage 41. The cross-sectional diameter of the drain passage 51 is smaller than the cross-sectional diameter of the water inlet passage 41. When the water supply part 5 is detached from the indoor unit body 1, the drainage channel 51 is taken out from the water inlet channel 41, and the water tank is detached. The drainage channel 51 and the water inlet channel 41 are separated, the spring is reset, the piston closes the water outlet of the water tank, the structural design is simple, the installation is convenient, and the connecting effect cannot be influenced by disassembling and cleaning.

According to the embodiment of the application, the air conditioner comprises an air conditioner indoor unit, and the air conditioner indoor unit is the air conditioner indoor unit.

It is readily understood by a person skilled in the art that the advantageous ways described above can be freely combined, superimposed without conflict.

The present invention is not intended to be limited to the particular embodiments shown and described, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features herein disclosed. The foregoing is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and it should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several modifications and variations can be made without departing from the technical principle of the present application, and these modifications and variations should also be considered as the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An indoor unit of an air conditioner, comprising:

an indoor unit body (1); the indoor unit body (1) is provided with an air duct; the air duct is used for supplying air to the indoor space where the indoor unit is located;

and a humidifying structure; the humidifying structure comprises a water permeable component (3); the water permeable component (3) is arranged in the air duct; the water permeable component (3) can permeate humidifying water to the surface layer; the humidifying water can be blown out along with the air in the air duct so as to humidify the indoor space where the indoor unit is located.

2. The indoor unit of an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the indoor unit body (1) further comprises a heat exchanger (2); the water permeable component (3) is arranged on the heat exchanger (2).

3. An indoor unit of an air conditioner as claimed in claim 2, wherein the heat exchanger (2) is provided with a bent structure (21); the water permeable component (3) is arranged on the bending structure (21).

4. The air-conditioning indoor unit of claim 1, wherein the water permeable assembly (3) comprises a water permeable pipe and a water absorbing part (32); the water absorbing part (32) is coated on the outer surface of the water permeable pipe.

5. An indoor unit of an air conditioner according to claim 4, wherein the water permeable pipe includes a pipe body (31); a water permeable hole (311) is formed in the pipe body (31);

and/or the water-absorbing portion (32) comprises a non-woven layer; the non-woven fabric layer is wrapped outside the water permeable pipe.

6. An indoor unit of an air conditioner according to claim 5, wherein when the water permeable pipe includes a pipe body (31); when the pipe body (31) is provided with the water permeable hole (311), the pipe body (31) is provided with a water inlet end; the number of the water permeable holes (311) is set to be a plurality; the plurality of water permeable holes (311) are sequentially arranged in the length direction of the pipe body (31); the aperture of the water permeable holes (311) is gradually increased in the direction away from the water inlet end.

7. The indoor unit of air conditioner as claimed in claim 1, wherein the indoor unit body (1) is provided with a water storage area (4); the water storage area (4) is communicated with the water permeable component (3) through a connecting pipe (6); a first control valve (61) is arranged on the connecting pipe (6); the first control valve (61) is used for controlling the water flow in the connecting pipe (6).

8. An indoor unit of an air conditioner according to claim 7, wherein the humidifying structure further comprises a water supply part (5); the water supply part (5) is used for supplying the humidifying water to the water permeable component (3);

and/or the water supply part (5) is arranged at the top of the indoor unit body (1).

9. An indoor unit of an air conditioner according to claim 8, wherein the water supply unit (5) is provided with a drain port; the water supply part (5) is detachably arranged on the indoor unit body (1); when the water supply part (5) is arranged on the indoor unit body (1), the water outlet is opened and communicated with the water storage area (4); the drain opening is closed in the process of detaching the water supply part (5) from the indoor unit body (1).

10. An indoor unit of an air conditioner according to claim 9, wherein the water supply part (5) further comprises a blocking member (71); the block piece (71) has an open position for opening the drain port when the water supply part (5) is mounted on the indoor unit body (1) and a closed position for closing the drain port when the water supply part (5) is detached from the indoor unit body (1).

11. The indoor unit of an air conditioner according to claim 10, wherein the water supply part (5) further comprises a thrust member (73) and an elastic member (72); the plugging piece (71) is connected with the thrust piece (73); the plugging piece (71) is arranged in the water supply part (5); the thrust piece (73) is arranged outside the water supply part (5); the elastic member (72) abuts between the thrust member (73) and the water supply unit (5).

12. The indoor unit of air conditioning as claimed in claim 11, characterized in that the unit body (1) is provided with a pushing member (74); during the installation of the water supply part (5), the pushing member (74) is used for pushing the thrust member (73) so as to enable the plugging member (71) to move to the open position;

and/or, during the disassembly of the water supply part (5), the pushing member (74) disengages from the thrust piece (73), so that the thrust piece (73) brings the block piece (71) back to the closed position.

13. An indoor unit of an air conditioner according to claim 12, wherein a drain passage (51) is provided on an outer surface of the water supply unit (5); the drain opening is communicated with the drain channel (51); the thrust member (73) and the elastic member (72) are disposed in the drain passage (51); a water inlet channel (41) is arranged on the water storage area (4); the water inlet channel (41) is used for communicating the water supply part (5) with the water storage area (4); the pushing member (74) is arranged in the water inlet channel (41); when the water supply part (5) is mounted on the indoor unit body (1), the drainage channel (51) is positioned in the water inlet channel (41).

14. An air conditioner comprising an indoor unit of an air conditioner, characterized in that the indoor unit of an air conditioner is the indoor unit of an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 13.