CN211041175U

CN211041175U - Air conditioner

Info

Publication number: CN211041175U
Application number: CN201921959914.5U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 张乾熙
Original assignee: Guangdong Ocean University
Current assignee: Guangdong Ocean University
Priority date: 2019-11-12
Filing date: 2019-11-12
Publication date: 2020-07-17
Anticipated expiration: 2029-11-12

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of the electrical apparatus technique and specifically relates to an air conditioner is related to. The air conditioner comprises a shell provided with a cavity, an evaporator and a cross-flow fan, wherein the evaporator and the cross-flow fan are arranged in the cavity, the shell is provided with a return air inlet and an air supply outlet which are communicated with the cavity, the cross-flow fan can enable air to enter the cavity from the return air inlet and be discharged from the air supply outlet, and the air conditioner also comprises an atomizing device and a water receiving cavity communicated with the cavity; the water receiving cavity can receive condensed water of the evaporator, and the atomizing device is arranged in the water receiving cavity. An object of the utility model is to provide an air conditioner to alleviate the technical problem who makes humidity decline and influence user's comfort level among the air conditioner refrigeration process that exists among the prior art.

Description

Air conditioner

Technical Field

The utility model belongs to the technical field of the electrical apparatus technique and specifically relates to an air conditioner is related to.

Background

With the increasing demand of people on indoor environment, the regulation of indoor environment is not limited to temperature regulation, but also increasingly strict demand on humidity. When the air conditioner is used for reducing the indoor temperature, water vapor in the indoor air is easy to reach a saturated state and is condensed into liquid water to form condensed water, so that the comfort level of a user is reduced along with the reduction of the air humidity in the refrigeration process of the conventional air conditioner.

Accordingly, the present application provides a new air conditioner in view of the above problems.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

An object of the utility model is to provide an air conditioner to alleviate the technical problem who makes humidity decline and influence user's comfort level among the air conditioner refrigeration process that exists among the prior art.

Based on the above purpose, the utility model provides an air conditioner, including the shell that is provided with the cavity and all set up evaporimeter and the through-flow fan in the cavity, the shell is provided with return air inlet and supply-air outlet all with the cavity intercommunication, and the through-flow fan can make the air get into the cavity from the return air inlet and discharge from the supply-air outlet, still include atomizing device and with the water receiving chamber of cavity intercommunication;

the water receiving dish can receive the condensed water of the evaporator, and the atomizing device is arranged in the water receiving cavity.

Further, the water receiving cavity is arranged below the water outlet of the evaporator.

Further, the air conditioner also comprises a filtering structure, and the filtering structure is arranged between the water outlet of the evaporator and the water receiving cavity.

Further, the air conditioner also comprises a flow guide pipe;

the honeycomb duct includes relative first end and the second end that sets up, first end set up in connect the water cavity, the second end passes filtration stretches into the cavity, atomizing device set up in first end.

Further, the second end extends toward the supply air outlet.

Further, the air conditioner also comprises a liquid level sensor for monitoring the liquid level in the water receiving cavity, and the liquid level sensor is connected with the atomization device;

and/or, the air conditioner is still including setting up in the outer humidity transducer of cavity, humidity transducer with atomizing device connects.

Further, the humidity sensor is installed on the shell and is close to the air return opening.

Further, still include the water receiving ware, the water receiving chamber set up in the water receiving ware, just still be provided with in the water receiving ware and can assemble the depressed part of the comdenstion water in the water receiving intracavity.

Furthermore, a water outlet capable of being opened and closed is formed in the water receiving dish, the water outlet is communicated with the water receiving cavity, and the water outlet is formed in the concave portion.

Further, the air conditioner also comprises a grounding protection device which can perform leakage protection on the atomization device.

Adopt above-mentioned technical scheme, the utility model discloses following beneficial effect has:

it should be noted that the air conditioner of this embodiment is an air conditioner internal unit of a split air conditioner that adopts a vapor compression refrigeration, that is, the air conditioner is installed indoors and can refrigerate. The cross flow fan can discharge air in the cavity through the air supply outlet, so that negative pressure is formed in the cavity, external air conveniently enters the cavity from the air return inlet, an air source is provided for the cavity, and circulation of indoor air is formed.

Wherein, among this air conditioner, receive the comdenstion water of evaporimeter through the water receiving chamber, make the water receiving intracavity can assemble the comdenstion water, atomize the comdenstion water of water receiving intracavity through atomizing device, make the comdenstion water fog turn into water smoke. Because the water receiving cavity is communicated with the cavity, the cross flow fan can discharge air and water mist in the water receiving cavity through the air supply outlet, so that the humidity of indoor air is improved, the effect of humidifying the indoor air is achieved, the comfort level of a user is improved, and the technical problem that the comfort level of the user is influenced by the fact that the humidity is reduced in the refrigeration process of the air conditioner in the prior art is solved.

In addition, in the prior art, the condensed water generated in the refrigeration process of the air conditioner is often directly discharged through a pipeline, so that the waste of water resources is caused. The air conditioner of this embodiment atomizes the comdenstion water that produces into the water smoke with the air conditioner refrigeration in-process and is used for improving indoor air humidity, utilizes the comdenstion water as the humidification water source of living environment, has realized the effective utilization to the comdenstion water, has avoided the waste of comdenstion water, has also reduced the puzzlement that the comdenstion water discharged and brought simultaneously.

Moreover, when the air conditioner carries out refrigeration operation, the condensed water from the evaporator has certain cold quantity, namely, the condensed water with lower temperature is atomized and then discharged into the room, so that the temperature of the indoor environment is further reduced, and the energy is saved while a more comfortable living environment is created.

In conclusion, the air conditioner realizes reasonable control of indoor temperature and humidity by collecting and atomizing condensed water, is convenient to maintain and use, meets the requirements of users, and simultaneously realizes energy conservation and emission reduction.

Drawings

In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings that are required to be used in the embodiments will be briefly described below, it should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate some embodiments of the present invention, and therefore should not be considered as limiting the scope, and for those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained according to the drawings without inventive efforts.

Fig. 1 is a front view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 2 is a side view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention (a state where the housing and the water receiving pan are transparently displayed).

Icon: 1-a housing; 11-a cavity; 12-air return; 13-an air supply outlet;

21-an evaporator; 22-crossflow fan;

3-water receiving vessel; 31-water receiving cavity; 32-a water outlet;

4-an atomizing device; 5-a filter structure;

6-a flow guide pipe; 7-a liquid level sensor;

8-a humidity sensor; 9-ground protection device.

Detailed Description

The technical solution of the present invention will be described clearly and completely with reference to the accompanying drawings, and obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by a person skilled in the art without creative work belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for convenience of description and simplification of description, but do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed in a specific orientation, and be operated, and thus should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

In the description of the present invention, it is to be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" are to be construed broadly, and may be, for example, fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally connected; can be mechanically or electrically connected; they may be connected directly or indirectly through intervening media, or they may be interconnected between two elements. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention can be understood in specific cases to those skilled in the art.

Examples

Referring to fig. 1 and 2, the present embodiment provides an air conditioner, which includes a housing 1 provided with a cavity 11, and an evaporator 21 and a cross-flow fan 22 both disposed in the cavity 11, the housing 1 is provided with a return air inlet 12 and an air supply outlet 13 both communicated with the cavity 11, and the cross-flow fan 22 can make air enter the cavity 11 from the return air inlet 12 and discharge air from the air supply outlet 13, and further includes an atomizing device 4 and a water receiving cavity 31 communicated with the cavity 11.

The water receiving chamber 31 can receive the condensed water of the evaporator 21, and the atomizing device 4 is provided in the water receiving chamber 31.

It should be noted that the air conditioner of this embodiment is an air conditioner internal unit of a split air conditioner that adopts a vapor compression refrigeration, that is, the air conditioner is installed indoors and can refrigerate. The cross flow fan 22 is capable of exhausting the air in the cavity 11 through the air supply outlet 13, so as to form a negative pressure in the cavity 11, so that the outside air can enter the cavity 11 from the air return opening 12, and an air source is provided for the cavity 11, thereby forming the circulation of the indoor air.

Wherein, in this air conditioner, receive the comdenstion water of evaporimeter 21 through connecing water cavity 31, make and connect the water cavity 31 in can assemble the comdenstion water, atomize through the comdenstion water of atomizing device 4 butt joint in the water cavity 31, make the comdenstion water fog ization to water smoke. Because the water receiving cavity 31 is communicated with the cavity 11, the cross-flow fan 22 can discharge the air and water mist in the water receiving cavity 31 through the air supply outlet 13, so that the humidity of the indoor air is improved, the effect of humidifying the indoor air is achieved, the comfort level of a user is improved, and the technical problem that the comfort level of the user is influenced by the fact that the humidity is reduced in the refrigeration process of the air conditioner in the prior art is solved.

Moreover, when the air conditioner performs a cooling operation, the condensed water from the evaporator 21 has a certain amount of cooling, that is, the condensed water at a lower temperature is atomized and discharged into the room, thereby further reducing the temperature of the indoor environment, and saving energy while creating a more comfortable living environment.

Preferably, the atomizing device 4 is an ultrasonic atomizer, an air compression atomizer or other forms of atomizers, etc.

It should be noted that the number of the atomizing devices 4 is one or more, for example, the number of the atomizing devices 4 is one, two, three, four, or five, etc.

Preferably, in the present embodiment, the water receiving pan 3 is connected to the casing 1 of the air conditioner, for example, the water receiving pan 3 is connected to the casing 1 by clamping, fastening, screwing, or welding.

Preferably, referring to fig. 2, in the present embodiment, the water receiving chamber 31 is disposed right below the water outlet of the evaporator 21.

With the arrangement, the condensed water of the evaporator 21 can directly fall into the water receiving cavity 31 under the action of self weight after being discharged through the water outlet, so that the condensed water of the evaporator 21 is naturally collected in the water receiving cavity 31 without power assistance of a water pump and the like, the use amount of parts of the air conditioner is reduced, the manufacturing, maintenance and operation costs of the air conditioner are reduced, and the operation of the air conditioner is safer and more reliable.

Preferably, referring to fig. 2, in this embodiment, the air conditioner further includes a filtering structure 5, and the filtering structure 5 is disposed between the water outlet of the evaporator 21 and the water receiving chamber 31.

With the arrangement, after the condensed water of the evaporator 21 is discharged through the water outlet, the condensed water can be collected in the water receiving cavity 31 only through the filtering effect of the filtering structure 5, impurities in the condensed water are filtered, the cleanliness of the condensed water is improved, and the service life of the atomizing device 4 is prolonged.

Optionally, the filtering structure 5 includes a non-woven fabric or a filtering sponge disposed between the water outlet of the evaporator 21 and the water receiving chamber 31, and the material is used for filtering impurities in the condensed water, for example, the filtering structure 5 further includes a bracket, the bracket supports the non-woven fabric or the filtering sponge, and the bracket is connected to the housing 1.

Preferably, referring to fig. 2, in this embodiment, the air conditioner further includes a duct 6; the honeycomb duct 6 comprises a first end and a second end which are oppositely arranged, the first end is arranged in the water receiving cavity 31, the second end penetrates through the filtering structure 5 to extend into the cavity 11, and the atomizing device 4 is arranged at the first end.

Wherein, atomizing device 4 sets up in first end, makes the water smoke that atomizing device 4 atomizing produced directly get into honeycomb duct 6 through first end to flow to the second end along honeycomb duct 6, get into cavity 11 through the second end, so that water smoke discharges from supply-air outlet 13, promptly, such setting has improved water smoke exhaust efficiency.

Optionally, the number of the flow guide pipes 6 is one or more, for example, two, three or four flow guide pipes 6 are arranged along the length direction of the air conditioner, and a plurality of flow guide pipes are uniformly distributed along the length direction of the air conditioner. Preferably, referring to fig. 2, the flow guide pipes 6 are arranged in a row along the width direction of the air conditioner.

Preferably, referring to fig. 2, in the present embodiment, the second end of the draft tube 6 extends toward the air supply outlet 13.

This is arranged to facilitate the discharge of the mist through the supply air outlet 13.

That is, the draft tube 6 may be a straight tube or a bent tube, and preferably, the draft tube 6 is a bent tube bent with a second end with respect to the first end such that the second end extends toward the air blowing opening 13.

It should be noted that the cross flow fan 22 makes the indoor air enter the chamber 11 through the air return opening 12 and be discharged through the air supply opening 13, that is, there is an air flow from the air return opening 12 to the air supply opening 13 in the chamber 11, therefore, it is preferable that the second end of the flow guide tube 6 is disposed in front of the cross flow fan 22 and on the path of the air flow to facilitate the uniform discharge of the mist.

Optionally, the air conditioner further comprises a liquid level sensor 7 for monitoring the liquid level in the water receiving cavity 31, and the liquid level sensor 7 is connected with the atomizing device 4; or, the air conditioner further comprises a humidity sensor 8 arranged outside the cavity 11, and the humidity sensor 8 is connected with the atomization device 4.

Preferably, the air conditioner further comprises a liquid level sensor 7 for monitoring the liquid level in the water receiving cavity 31, and the liquid level sensor 7 is connected with the atomizing device 4; and, the air conditioner is still including setting up humidity transducer 8 outside cavity 11, and humidity transducer 8 is connected with atomizing device 4.

Optionally, the liquid level sensor 7 is a floating ball type liquid level transmitter, a magnetic liquid level transmitter, a drop type liquid level transmitter, an electric inner floating ball type liquid level transmitter, a capacitive type liquid level transmitter, a servo liquid level transmitter, an ultrasonic liquid level transmitter, a radar liquid level transmitter, or the like.

It should be noted that the humidity sensor 8 is disposed outside the cavity 11, that is, the humidity sensor 8 is used for monitoring external humidity, that is, humidity of an indoor environment of the air conditioner, and optionally, the humidity sensor 8 is disposed on the housing 1.

As an achievable mode, when the liquid level sensor 7 monitors that the liquid level in the water receiving cavity 31 reaches a preset liquid level, the atomization device 4 is started to atomize the condensed water in the water receiving cavity 31; when the liquid level sensor 7 monitors that the liquid level in the water receiving cavity 31 does not reach the preset liquid level, the atomization device 4 is closed, and atomization treatment of condensed water in the water receiving cavity 31 is stopped.

When the humidity sensor 8 monitors that the indoor humidity reaches the preset humidity, the atomization device 4 is closed, and the atomization treatment of the condensed water in the abutting water cavity 31 is stopped; when the humidity sensor 8 monitors that the indoor humidity does not reach the preset humidity, the atomizing device 4 is started to carry out atomizing treatment on condensed water in the abutting water cavity 31.

Preferably, the air conditioner further comprises a controller (prior art), and the atomizing device 4, the liquid level sensor 7 and the humidity sensor 8 are all connected with the controller.

It should be noted that the connection of the controller to the atomizer 4, the level sensor 7 and the humidity sensor 8, and the control of the air conditioner are well known to those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail.

When the liquid level sensor 7 monitors that the liquid level in the water receiving cavity 31 reaches a preset liquid level, a signal is sent to the controller, the controller correspondingly controls the atomization device 4 to be started, and the condensed water in the water receiving cavity 31 is atomized; when the liquid level sensor 7 monitors that the liquid level in the water receiving cavity 31 does not reach the preset liquid level, a signal is sent to the controller, the controller correspondingly controls the atomization device 4 to be closed, and atomization treatment of condensed water in the water receiving cavity 31 is stopped.

When the humidity sensor 8 monitors that the indoor humidity reaches the preset humidity, a signal is sent to the controller, the controller correspondingly controls the atomization device 4 to be closed, and atomization treatment of condensed water in the abutting water cavity 31 is stopped; when the humidity sensor 8 monitors that the indoor humidity does not reach the preset humidity, a signal is sent to the controller, the controller correspondingly controls the atomization device 4 to be started, and the atomization treatment of condensed water in the water cavity 31 is carried out.

Preferably, level sensor 7 sets up in atomizing device 4 for whether the liquid level has crossed atomizing device 4 in the monitoring water receiving dish 3, when liquid level has crossed atomizing device 4 in the water receiving dish 3, comdenstion water can be monitored to level sensor 7, can open atomizing device 4 this moment.

Preferably, the air conditioner further comprises a remote control device (not shown), on which a switch button of the atomizing device 4 is provided, so that a user can manually turn on the atomizing device 4.

Preferably, referring to fig. 1 and fig. 2, in the present embodiment, the humidity sensor 8 is installed in the casing 1 and is disposed near the air return opening 12.

It should be noted that the indoor air enters the cavity 11 through the air return opening 12, that is, the arrangement is such that the humidity sensor 8 monitors the humidity of the indoor air.

Preferably, referring to fig. 2, in the present embodiment, the air conditioner further includes a water receiving pan 3, the water receiving cavity 31 is disposed in the water receiving pan 3, and a recess portion capable of collecting condensed water in the water receiving cavity 31 is further disposed in the water receiving pan 3.

The arrangement is convenient for the condensed water in the water receiving cavity 31 to gather. Optionally, the water receiving dish 3 is disc-shaped or cylindrical, and the like, and preferably, the recessed portion makes the water receiving cavity 31 in a funnel shape or a funnel-like shape.

Preferably, referring to fig. 2, in the present embodiment, the water receiving dish 3 is provided with an openable and closable water outlet 32, the water outlet 32 is communicated with the water receiving cavity 31, and the water outlet 32 is disposed in the recessed portion.

The drain port 32 is provided to facilitate drainage of condensed water in the water receiving chamber 31. It should be noted that when the air conditioner is started, the condensed water in the water receiving chamber 31 gradually converges, and when the atomization device 4 does not need to be started, the condensed water in the water receiving chamber 31 is more and more, and the condensed water in the water receiving chamber 31 needs to be discharged in time, so as to prevent the condensed water in the water receiving chamber 31 from breeding bacteria when the atomization device 4 is not used for a long time.

Wherein, the drain port 32 is disposed in the recessed portion to facilitate complete drainage of the condensed water in the water receiving cavity 31.

In the air conditioner, the second end of the duct 6 is higher than the drain opening 32.

Preferably, referring to fig. 2, in this embodiment, the air conditioner further includes a ground protection device 9 capable of performing leakage protection on the atomization device 4.

Such an arrangement makes the use of the atomising device 4 safer.

It should be noted that the structure and use of the ground protection device 9 are the prior art, and therefore, the description thereof is omitted.

Preferably, the ground protection device 9 may be integrated in the air conditioner controller with the power line of the air conditioner, the internal machine circuit board, the display screen control panel and the humidity sensor 8.

Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, and not to limit it; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that: the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments may still be modified, or some or all of the technical features may be equivalently replaced; such modifications and substitutions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air conditioner comprises a shell (1) provided with a cavity (11), and an evaporator (21) and a cross-flow fan (22) which are both arranged in the cavity (11), wherein the shell (1) is provided with a return air inlet (12) and an air supply outlet (13) which are both communicated with the cavity (11), and the cross-flow fan (22) can enable air to enter the cavity (11) from the return air inlet (12) and to be discharged from the air supply outlet (13), and is characterized by further comprising an atomizing device (4) and a water receiving cavity (31) communicated with the cavity (11);

the water receiving cavity (31) can receive condensed water of the evaporator (21), and the atomizing device (4) is arranged in the water receiving cavity (31).

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the water receiving chamber (31) is disposed below a water outlet of the evaporator (21).

3. Air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that it further comprises a filtering structure (5), said filtering structure (5) being arranged between the water outlet of the evaporator (21) and the water receiving chamber (31).

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, further comprising a flow guide pipe (6);

honeycomb duct (6) are including relative first end and the second end that sets up, first end set up in connect water chamber (31), the second end passes filtration (5) stretch into cavity (11), atomizing device (4) set up in first end.

5. Air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that said second end extends towards said supply outlet (13).

6. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a liquid level sensor (7) for monitoring a liquid level in the water receiving chamber (31), wherein the liquid level sensor (7) is connected with the atomizing device (4);

and/or, the air conditioner is still including setting up in humidity transducer (8) outside cavity (11), humidity transducer (8) with atomizing device (4) are connected.

7. Air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that the humidity sensor (8) is mounted to the casing (1) and is arranged close to the return air opening (12).

8. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a water receiving pan (3), wherein the water receiving chamber (31) is disposed in the water receiving pan (3), and a recess portion capable of collecting condensed water in the water receiving chamber (31) is further disposed in the water receiving pan (3).

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, wherein the water receiving dish (3) is provided with a water outlet (32) which can be opened and closed, the water outlet (32) is communicated with the water receiving cavity (31), and the water outlet (32) is arranged in the recessed portion.

10. Air conditioner according to any of claims 1-5, characterized in that it further comprises earth leakage protection means (9) capable of earth leakage protection of the atomizing means (4).