CN211575324U

CN211575324U - Air conditioner

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Publication number: CN211575324U
Application number: CN201921419867.5U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 滕兆龙; 张展
Original assignee: Qingdao Haier Air Conditioner Gen Corp Ltd; Qingdao Haier Smart Technology R&D Co Ltd; Haier Smart Home Co Ltd
Current assignee: Qingdao Haier Air Conditioner Gen Corp Ltd; Qingdao Haier Smart Technology R&D Co Ltd; Haier Smart Home Co Ltd
Priority date: 2019-08-28
Filing date: 2019-08-28
Publication date: 2020-09-25
Anticipated expiration: 2029-08-28

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of household appliances, and discloses an air conditioner, including: an outdoor unit; and the humidifying device is connected with the side wall of the outdoor unit and comprises an air flow channel and a moisture absorption module arranged in the air flow channel, and the air flow channel is parallel to the side wall of the outdoor unit. In this application, adopt the moisture absorption modular structure to compare in humidification carousel structure, the width that can set up at the condition moisture absorption module of same area is littleer, makes it can stand on the off-premises station of air conditioner to make the air current of humidification parallel with the off-premises station lateral wall, the wind channel can be directly connected by humidification device's front and back both sides, simplifies the wind channel structure.

Description

Air conditioner

Technical Field

The present application relates to the field of household electrical appliances, for example, to air conditioners.

Background

At present, most areas in China are dry and cold in winter, and the moisture content of air is low. Indoor air with low moisture content can accelerate body water loss, accelerate skin aging and cause respiratory diseases. The window is inconvenient to open for ventilation when the air is cold in winter, indoor air is not circulated, bacteria are easy to breed, and the health is not facilitated. The humidifier that traditional mode adopted adopts adds the basin water storage more, carries out the humidification to the air through the moisture in the evaporation basin, and the humidifier humidification scope of this kind of mode is little, and is inhomogeneous, easily produces the white powder phenomenon, and there is easy scale deposit in the humidifier basin, breeds bacterium scheduling problem. There is an air conditioner having a moisture-free humidifying function in which moisture of outdoor air is absorbed by a humidifying rotor and released to the indoor.

In the process of implementing the embodiments of the present disclosure, it is found that at least the following problems exist in the related art:

because the moisture absorption carousel is the disc structure, receive the structural constraint moisture absorption carousel and can only set up to be on a parallel with the lateral wall of air condensing units, lead to the air current of humidification can only the lateral wall of off-premises station, need to change the lateral wall of off-premises station, the wind channel structure is more complicated.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments. This summary is not an extensive overview nor is intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope of such embodiments but rather as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The embodiment of the disclosure provides an air conditioner to solve the technical problem that an air duct structure is complex.

In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes: an outdoor unit; and the humidifying device is connected with the side wall of the outdoor unit and comprises an air flow channel and a moisture absorption module arranged in the air flow channel, and the air flow channel is parallel to the side wall of the outdoor unit.

The air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the disclosure can realize the following technical effects:

compared with a humidifying turntable structure, the width of the moisture absorption module can be smaller under the condition of the same area by adopting the moisture absorption module structure, so that the moisture absorption module can stand on an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, humidified air flow is parallel to the side wall of the outdoor unit, and an air channel can be directly connected from the front side and the rear side of a humidifying device, thereby simplifying the air channel structure.

The foregoing general description and the following description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the application.

Drawings

One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example in the accompanying drawings, which correspond to the accompanying drawings and not in limitation thereof, in which elements having the same reference numeral designations are shown as like elements and not in limitation thereof, and wherein:

fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of an absorbent module provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 2 is another schematic structural view of an absorbent module provided by embodiments of the present disclosure;

fig. 3 is another schematic structural view of an absorbent module provided by embodiments of the present disclosure;

fig. 4 is a schematic structural view of a moisture absorption module and a driving device provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of A;

fig. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the interior of a humidifying device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 7 is a schematic structural view of the moisture absorption module and the slide rail according to the embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of B;

FIG. 9 is a schematic structural diagram of a connection between a rotating shaft and a motor according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 10 is a schematic view of another structure of the connection between the rotating shaft and the motor provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 11 is another schematic structural diagram of the interior of the humidifying device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 12 is a schematic structural diagram of the exterior of a humidifying device provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure;

fig. 13 is a schematic structural view of the interior of a humidifying device provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 14 is a schematic structural diagram of the humidifying device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure connected to a centrifugal fan and an axial flow fan;

FIG. 15 is a schematic structural diagram of a humidifying device connected to a gas valve according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram of a gas valve provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 17 is a schematic structural view of an example of the interior of a humidifying device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 18 is another schematic structural view of the interior of the humidifying device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 19 is a schematic structural view of another example of the interior of the humidifying device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 20 is another schematic structural view of the interior of the humidifying device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 21 is a schematic structural view of a telescopic surface provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure;

fig. 22 is a schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 23 is a schematic side sectional structure view of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 24 is another schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure.

Reference numerals:

001. a humidifying device; 002. an outdoor unit; 100. a moisture absorption module; 100-1, part A; 100-2, part B; 101. a moisture absorption plate; 102. a thermal insulation plate; 103. a frame; 104. fixing grooves; 105. a small fixed slot; 106. a sealing plate; 200. a housing; 201. a moisture absorption channel; 201-1, A moisture absorption channel; 201-2, B moisture absorption channel; 202. a humidification channel; 203. a heating device; 204. a slide rail; 205. a slider; 206. a chute; 207. a rotating shaft; 208. an interlayer; 209. a movable opening; 210. a gas valve; 211. a motor; 212. a rotating plate; 300. a drive device; 301. a rack; 302. a gear; 303. a motor; 400. a telescopic surface; 401. a hinge shaft; 500. an air flow channel.

Detailed Description

So that the manner in which the features and elements of the disclosed embodiments can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the disclosed embodiments, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to the embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. In the following description of the technology, for purposes of explanation, numerous details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may be practiced without these details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices may be shown in simplified form in order to simplify the drawing.

The disclosed embodiments provide a moisture absorption module.

Fig. 1 shows one structure of an absorbent module provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, fig. 2 shows another structure of an absorbent module provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, and fig. 3 shows another structure of an absorbent module provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In some embodiments, the absorbent module 100 comprises: a body having one or more moisture absorption plates 101; the heat insulating plate 102 is provided in one moisture absorption plate 101 to partition the moisture absorption plate 101 into two or more regions, or is provided between the two moisture absorption plates 101 to separate the two moisture absorption plates 101.

With this alternative embodiment, the body of the moisture absorption module 100 is divided into a plurality of parts by the thermal insulation plate 102, and the heat transferred from the humidification module in the heated airflow to the moisture absorption module 100 in the airflow is reduced by the inter-following effect of the thermal insulation plate 102, thereby increasing the moisture absorption efficiency of the moisture absorption module 100 in the airflow.

Optionally, the thermal insulation plate 102 is made of thermal insulation material, and has a function of insulating temperature.

Optionally, the body has a moisture absorption plate 101 and is of an integral structure. With this alternative embodiment, the moisture absorption plate 101 is an integrated structure, and the moisture absorption plate 101 has a stable structure and stronger integrity.

Optionally, the thermal insulation plate 102 is embedded within the moisture absorption plate 101. With this alternative embodiment, the thermal insulation plate 102 is embedded in the moisture absorption plate 101 and is integrated with the moisture absorption plate 101, so that the moisture absorption plate 101 has a stable structure and stronger integrity.

Alternatively, the two sides of the thermal insulation plate 102 are fixedly connected with the moisture absorption plate 101 to form a whole, and the fixed connection mode can be an adhesive connection mode. With this alternative embodiment, the integrity of the hygroscopic plate 101 is made stronger and the use is facilitated.

Optionally, the method further comprises: the frame 103 has a fixing groove 104, and the moisture absorption plate 101 is fitted in the fixing groove 104. With this alternative embodiment, the moisture absorption plate 101 can be protected by the fixing grooves 104, and the moisture absorption plate 101 is prevented from being deformed.

Optionally, the frame 103 is adapted to the shape of the moisture absorption plate 101, surrounding the circumference of the moisture absorption plate 101. With this alternative embodiment, the periphery of the moisture-absorbing sheet 101 is protected.

Alternatively, the length and width of the moisture absorption plate 101 are the same as those of the fixing groove 104. With this alternative embodiment the hygroscopic plate 101 is dimensioned to close the fixation slot 104.

Optionally, a thermal barrier 102 is disposed within the fixed slot 104, dividing the fixed slot 104 into two or more smaller fixed slots 105. By adopting the alternative embodiment, the thermal insulation stability is stronger, and the moisture absorption plates 101 can be arranged in the separated small fixing grooves 105, so that the moisture absorption plates 101 are relatively independent, and the mutual influence is reduced.

Alternatively, the thermal insulation plate 102 is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the fixing groove 104 in any manner suitable for the connection of the plate with the inner wall, such as adhesion. With this alternative embodiment, the thermal insulation plate 102 and the frame 103 are directly integrated, so that the thermal insulation plate 102 is more stably fixed.

Optionally, the inner wall of the fixing groove 104 is provided with a slot of the thermal insulation plate 102, and the thermal insulation plate 102 is inserted into the slot of the thermal insulation plate 102. The slots of the thermal insulation plate 102 are strip-shaped slots with the width the same as the thickness of the thermal insulation plate 102. With this alternative embodiment, the thermal insulation plate 102 can be movably inserted into the fixing groove 104, which is convenient for assembly and disassembly.

Alternatively, the main body has more than one moisture absorption plate 101, and is respectively embedded in two or more small fixing grooves 105 partitioned by the fixing groove 104. With this alternative embodiment, the moisture-absorbing sheets 101 are relatively independent from each other, reducing the mutual influence.

Alternatively, the length and width of the moisture absorption plate 101 are the same as those of the measure fixing groove 105. With this alternative embodiment the hygroscopic plate 101 is dimensioned to close the slot 105.

Optionally, the thermal insulation plate 102 is arranged perpendicular to the moisture absorption plate 101. With this alternative embodiment, the thermal insulating plate 102 vertically partitions the moisture absorption plate 101, preventing the thermal insulating plate 102 from blocking the airflow passing through the moisture absorption plate 101.

Alternatively, the moisture absorption plate 101 is a bar plate structure. By adopting the optional embodiment, the strip-shaped structure is convenient to be combined with the outdoor unit for use, so that the space is saved, and the utilization rate of the space is improved.

Alternatively, the moisture absorption plate 101 has a rectangular plate structure. With this alternative embodiment, the shape is regular and better space utilization is achieved, maximizing the area of the moisture absorption sheet 101 in a limited space.

Optionally, the moisture absorption plate 101 includes: a substrate having a porous structure; and the drying agent is arranged in the gaps of the porous structure of the substrate. By adopting the alternative embodiment, the contact area of the whole moisture absorption plate 101 and the airflow is increased, and the moisture absorption rate of the moisture absorption plate 101 is improved.

Alternatively, the moisture absorption module 100 may absorb moisture within the airstream and release the moisture within the heated airstream.

Alternatively, the substrate may be made of ceramic fiber, glass fiber paper or aluminum foil. With this alternative embodiment, the structure of the substrate is stabilized and has loose gaps.

Optionally, the drying agent is silica gel, molecular sieve or composite salt. By adopting the optional embodiment, the water absorption capacity is large, and the humidifying efficiency can be improved.

The embodiment of the disclosure provides a humidifying device.

Fig. 4 shows a structure of the moisture absorption module provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure in cooperation with a driving device, fig. 5 shows an enlarged structure at a point a in fig. 4, fig. 6 shows a structure inside a humidifying device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, fig. 7 shows a structure of the moisture absorption module provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure in connection with a slide rail, fig. 8 shows an enlarged structure at a point B in fig. 7, fig. 9 shows a structure of the rotation shaft provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure in connection with a motor, and fig. 10 shows another structural schematic diagram of the rotation shaft provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure in connection with a motor.

In some embodiments, the humidifying device comprises: the absorbent module 100 of any of the above embodiments.

In some embodiments, the humidifying device comprises: a housing 200 including a moisture absorption passage 201 and a humidification passage 202; the moisture absorption module 100 is of a strip-shaped structure, is movably arranged in one or two of the moisture absorption channel 201 and the humidification channel 202, and is configured to absorb moisture in the moisture absorption channel 201 and release moisture in the humidification channel 202; and a driving device 300 connected to the moisture absorption module 100 and configured to drive the moisture absorption module 100 to move back and forth between the humidification passage 202 and the moisture absorption passage 201, or to drive the moisture absorption module 100 to rotate so that the two ends thereof exchange positions.

Adopt this optional embodiment, adopt moisture absorption module 100 to absorb moisture in moisture absorption passageway 201, release moisture in humidification passageway 202, can let in the moisture of release indoor, to indoor humidification, cancel the basin that traditional air conditioner humidification was used, solve the problem that has the basin easy scale deposit of basin and breed the bacterium to can not produce the white powder phenomenon that the moisture evaporation formed.

Alternatively, the moisture absorption module 100 has a rectangular plate structure. Adopt this optional embodiment, on the basis that current air condensing units are mostly the rectangle structure, adopt humidification device also to be mostly the rectangle structure, and in the humidification device of rectangle structure, the moisture absorption module 100 that adopts the rectangle plate structure can be great limit utilize the inside space of moisture absorption device, improve humidification efficiency.

Optionally, the air inlets of the moisture absorption channel 201 and the humidification channel 202 are in communication with the air flow.

Optionally, a heating device 203 is disposed in the humidification passage 202, and the heating device 203 heats the passing air flow into a heated air flow. With this alternative embodiment, moisture on the moisture absorption module 100 is released for humidification by the heated air flow.

Optionally, the humidification channel 202 is in communication with the preheated gas stream. By adopting the optional embodiment, the airflow is preheated in advance, and the heating efficiency of the airflow is improved.

Alternatively, the moisture absorption channel 201 is in communication with the air flow and the humidification channel 202 is in direct communication with the heated air flow. By adopting the optional embodiment, the moisture absorption module 100 in the humidification channel 202 is heated directly by the heated airflow to release moisture, the heating device 203 is not required to be installed, and the structure is simple and stable and the use is reliable.

Optionally, the absorbent module 100 comprises: a frame 103; the moisture absorption plate 101 is embedded in the frame 103. With this alternative embodiment, the frame 103 is used to protect the moisture absorption sheet 101 to prevent the moisture absorption sheet 101 from deforming, thereby improving the stability of the entire moisture absorption module 100.

Optionally, the frame 103 wraps around the sides of the absorbent module 100. By adopting the optional embodiment, the side edges of the moisture absorption module 100 are protected, the side edges of the moisture absorption module 100 are prevented from being damaged, and the air flow can be prevented from leaking from the side edges of the moisture absorption module 100, so that the air flow can pass through the moisture absorption module 100 completely, and the humidification efficiency is improved.

Optionally, the moisture absorption module 100 is slidably connected to the humidification duct 202 and the inner wall of the moisture absorption duct 201 through a slide rail 204, and is configured to make the moisture absorption module 100 reciprocate along the slide rail 204 under the driving of the driving device 300. By adopting the alternative embodiment, the moisture absorption module 100 can move back and forth along the slide rail 204, and the moving stability of the moisture absorption module 100 is improved.

Alternatively, the sliding rails 204 are strip-shaped protrusions disposed on the inner walls of the humidification duct 202 and the moisture absorption duct 201, and the edges of the moisture absorption module 100 are disposed on the strip-shaped protrusions and can slide along the strip-shaped protrusions. With this alternative embodiment, the structure is simple and the detachment and installation of the moisture absorption module 100 is facilitated.

Optionally, the sliding track 204 comprises: a slide block 205 and a slide groove 206, wherein the slide block 205 can slide in the slide groove 206, and one of the slide block and the slide groove is arranged on the moisture absorption module 100, and the other is arranged on the inner walls of the humidification channel 202 and the moisture absorption channel 201. By adopting the alternative embodiment, the moisture absorption module 100 can move back and forth along the slide rail 204, and the moving stability of the moisture absorption module 100 is improved.

Alternatively, the length of the sliding block 205 is smaller than that of the sliding groove 206, the sliding groove 206 is arranged on the inner wall of the humidifying channel 202 and the moisture absorption channel 201, and the sliding block 205 is arranged on the moisture absorption module 100. By adopting the alternative embodiment, the moisture absorption module 100 can move back and forth along the slide rail 204, and the moving stability of the moisture absorption module 100 is improved.

Optionally, the sliding rail 204 extends through the humidification passage 202 and the moisture absorption passage 201. With this alternative embodiment, the moisture absorption module 100 can slide back and forth between the humidification channel 202 and the moisture absorption channel 201 along the slide rail 204, which facilitates the movement of the moisture absorption module 100 between the humidification channel 202 and the moisture absorption channel 201.

Alternatively, the driving device 300 includes: a rack 301 disposed on the moisture absorption module 100; a gear 302 engaged with the rack 301; a motor 303 including a power output portion fixedly connected to the gear 302; the gear 302 is driven by the motor 303 to rotate, so as to drive the rack 301 and the moisture absorption module 100 to reciprocate. By adopting the optional embodiment, the gear 302 is meshed with the rack 301, and the motor 303 drives the gear 302 to rotate, so that the moisture absorption module 100 can move back and forth, the position of the moisture absorption module 100 can be switched conveniently, and the moisture absorption process and the humidification process can be completed conveniently.

Alternatively, the rack 301 is disposed on the frame 103 of the moisture absorption module 100. By adopting the alternative embodiment, the firmness of the rack 301 is improved, the damage rate of the rack 301 is reduced, and the service life is prolonged.

Optionally, the rack 301 is integral with the bezel 103. With this alternative embodiment, the robustness of the rack 301 is improved.

Alternatively, the moisture absorption module 100 is rotatably connected with the middle position of the partition 208 between the humidification channel 202 and the moisture absorption channel 201 through the rotating shaft 207, and the driving device 300 drives the moisture absorption module 100 to rotate along the rotating shaft 207. With this alternative embodiment, rotation along the axis of rotation 207 facilitates switching the positions of the ends of the absorbent module 100.

Optionally, the hinge 207 is connected to the frame 103 of the moisture absorption module 100. With this alternative embodiment, the robustness of the connection of the shaft 207 to the absorbent module 100 is improved.

Alternatively, the driving device 300 includes: and a motor 303 having a motor shaft and a power output part connected to the motor shaft, wherein the motor shaft is connected to the rotating shaft 207, and the motor shaft is driven by the motor 303 to rotate so as to drive the motor shaft and the moisture absorption module 100 to rotate. Adopt this optional embodiment, drive through motor 303, make moisture absorption module 100 rotate the both ends switching position of being convenient for moisture absorption module 100 along pivot 207, the other end gets into moisture absorption passageway 201 when moisture absorption module 100's one end gets into humidification passageway 202, can accomplish simultaneously and absorb moisture and release moisture, is convenient for continuously carry out the humidification.

Optionally, the motor shaft is connected to the rotating shaft 207 through a coupling or a change gear. By adopting the optional embodiment, the motor shaft is directly connected with the rotating shaft 207 through the coupler, the motor shaft can be parallel to the rotating shaft 207, the motor shaft is connected with the rotating shaft 207 through the change gear, an angle can be formed between the motor shaft and the rotating shaft 207, and the connection mode can be selected according to the installation position of the motor 303, so that the integral structure is compact, and the space occupation is reduced.

Alternatively, couplings, also known as couplings, are used to securely couple the driving and driven shafts of different mechanisms for rotation together and to transmit mechanical components of motion and torque. With the alternative embodiment, the motor shaft is a driving shaft, the rotating shaft 207 is a driven shaft, and the motor shaft is connected with the rotating shaft 207 by using the coupler, so that the motor shaft can stably drive the rotating shaft 207 to rotate.

Optionally, the direction-changing gear includes two bevel gears, the two bevel gears are engaged with each other, and the rotation planes of the two bevel gears are perpendicular to each other, one of the bevel gears is connected with the motor shaft, and the other bevel gear is connected with the rotation shaft 207. By adopting the optional embodiment, the motor shaft and the rotating shaft 207 can be vertical to each other, so that the motor 303 can be installed in parallel with the shell of the humidifying device, the installation structure is more compact, and the overall space occupation of the humidifying device is reduced.

Fig. 11 shows another structure of the inside of the humidifying device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, fig. 12 shows a structure of the outside of the humidifying device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, fig. 13 shows a structure of the inside of the humidifying device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure, fig. 14 shows a structure in which the humidifying device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure is connected to a centrifugal fan and an axial flow fan, fig. 15 shows a structure in which the humidifying device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure is connected to a gas valve, and fig. 16 shows a structure of the gas valve provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure.

In some embodiments, the humidifying device comprises: a housing 200 including a humidifying passage 202 and moisture absorption passages 201 adjacent to both sides of the humidifying passage 202; the moisture absorption module 100 is arranged in such a way that a part of the moisture absorption module is positioned in the humidification channel 202 to release moisture and the other part of the moisture absorption module is positioned in the moisture absorption channel 201 to absorb moisture; a driving device 300 connected to the moisture absorption module 100 and configured to drive the moisture absorption module 100 to move back and forth between the humidification passage 202 and the moisture absorption passage 201; when a part of the moisture absorption module 100 is located in the humidification passage 202 to release moisture, the remaining part is located in the moisture absorption passage 201 to absorb moisture.

Adopt this optional embodiment, moisture absorption module 100 absorbs moisture in moisture absorption passageway 201, release moisture in humidification passageway 202, can let in the moisture of release indoor, to indoor humidification, drive arrangement 300 drives moisture absorption module 100 reciprocal translation in the movable passage between moisture absorption passageway 201 and humidification passageway 202, accomplish the process of absorbing moisture and release moisture simultaneously, can be for a long time to indoor humidification, cancel the basin that traditional air conditioner humidification was used, the problem that there is the easy scale deposit of basin to breed the bacterium is solved, and sustainable humidification, the humidification scope is wider.

Alternatively, the moisture absorption channels 201 are provided in an even number and symmetrically arranged at both sides of the humidification channel 202. With this alternative embodiment, when one part of the moisture absorption module 100 moves from one side of the moisture absorption channel 201 to the humidification channel 202, the part in the original humidification channel 202 will move from the humidification channel 202 to the moisture absorption channel 201 on the other side, so that the other part releases moisture while the part of the moisture absorption module 100 absorbs moisture, and the humidification can be continued.

Optionally, two or more moisture absorption channels 201 on the same side of the humidification channel 202 are adjacent to each other. With this alternative embodiment, the absorbent channels 201 are closer together, which facilitates movement of the absorbent module 100 within different absorbent channels 201.

Alternatively, the moisture absorption channel 201 and the humidification channel 202 are adjacently arranged, and the moisture absorption channel 201 and the humidification channel 202 are adjacent and connected through only one partition layer 208.

Alternatively, the humidifying passage 202 has the same width as that of one moisture absorbing passage 201. By adopting the optional embodiment, the part of the moisture absorption module 100 absorbing moisture in the moisture absorption channel 201 can just enter the humidifying channel 202 to release moisture, so that the utilization rate of the moisture absorption module 100 is improved, and the humidifying efficiency is increased.

Alternatively, the width of the moisture absorption module 100 is the same as the depth of the humidification channel 201, and the length of the moisture absorption module 100 is equal to the sum of the width of one humidification channel 202 and the width of one moisture absorption channel 201. By adopting the optional embodiment, while the moisture absorption module 100 can absorb moisture in the moisture absorption channel 201, other parts can release moisture in the humidification channel 202, so that the utilization rate of the moisture absorption module 100 is improved, and the humidification efficiency is increased.

Alternatively, the width of the moisture absorption module 100 is the same as the depth of the moisture absorption channel 201 and the depth of the humidification channel 202, and the length of the moisture absorption module 100 is equal to the sum of the width of the humidification channel 202 and the width of all the moisture absorption channels 201 on one side of the humidification channel 202. By adopting the optional embodiment, when the part at one end of the moisture absorption module 100 releases moisture in the humidification channel 202, other parts of the moisture absorption module 100 can absorb moisture in all the moisture absorption channels 201 on one side of the humidification channel 202, so that the utilization rate of the moisture absorption channels 201 is improved, the moisture absorption efficiency is improved, and the overall humidification efficiency is further improved.

Optionally, the width of the absorbent module 100 is the distance between the front side and the back side of the absorbent module 100; the depth of the moisture absorption channel 201 is the distance between the front inner wall and the rear inner wall of the moisture absorption channel 201; the depth of the humidification passage 202 is the distance between the front-side inner wall and the rear-side inner wall of the humidification passage 202.

Optionally, the length of the absorbent module 100 is the distance between the left side and the right side of the absorbent module 100; the width of the moisture absorption channel 201 is the distance between the left inner wall and the right inner wall of the moisture absorption channel 201; the width of the humidification passage 202 is the distance between the left and right inner walls of the humidification passage 202.

Optionally, a heating device 203 is provided in the humidification passage 202. By adopting the optional embodiment, the airflow can be directly introduced into the humidifying channel 202, the passing airflow is heated by the heating device 203, the temperature is increased, the humidifying module in the humidifying channel 202 releases moisture in the heated airflow, and the moisture release efficiency is improved.

Optionally, the air outlets of the humidifying channel 202 and the moisture absorbing channel 201 are provided with a centrifugal fan or a direct current fan. Adopt this optional embodiment, adopt centrifugal fan or direct current fan at the exit point, usable negative pressure forms the air current in humidification passageway 202 and moisture absorption passageway 201, and then makes the air current more even stable when moisture absorption module 100, improves moisture absorption process and humidification process's stability to select centrifugal fan or direct current fan according to the demand, direct current fan simple structure stable performance, centrifugal fan produces the negative pressure great and can change the wind direction.

Optionally, the air outlets of the humidifying channel 202 and the moisture absorbing channel 201 are communicated with the air inlet of a centrifugal fan or a direct current fan. Adopt this optional embodiment, usable centrifugal fan or direct current fan form the negative pressure in humidification passageway 202 and moisture absorption passageway 201, guide air current through humidification passageway 202 and moisture absorption passageway 201, and then more even stable when making the air current pass through moisture absorption module 100, improve the stability of moisture absorption process and humidification process.

Optionally, an air outlet of the humidification channel 202 is provided with a centrifugal fan, and an air outlet of the moisture absorption channel 201 is provided with a direct current fan. By adopting the optional embodiment, the air outlet of the humidifying channel 202 turns and discharges the humidified air flow through the centrifugal fan, so that the connecting pipeline can conveniently introduce the humidified air flow into the space needing to be humidified; the air outlet of the moisture absorption channel 201 adopts a direct current fan to directly discharge the air flow which is absorbed moisture in the moisture absorption channel 201, and the structure is simple and the performance is stable.

Optionally, an air outlet of the humidification channel 202 is communicated with an air inlet of a centrifugal fan, and the air outlet of the centrifugal fan is perpendicular to the humidification channel 202. With this alternative embodiment, it is convenient to direct the humidified gas flowing out of the humidification passage 202 in one direction alone.

Optionally, an air inlet grille and a filter layer are arranged between the air inlets of the humidifying channel 202 and the moisture absorption channel 201 and the moisture absorption module 100. With this alternative embodiment, dust in the air can be filtered. Preventing dust from being deposited on the moisture absorption module 100, resulting in a decrease in the ventilation of the moisture absorption module 100.

Alternatively, both the centrifugal fan and the axial fan may be rotated in opposite directions. With this alternative embodiment, the moisture absorbing module 100 and the air intake grill and filter layer are cleaned of dust by reverse blowing.

Optionally, the air inlet of the humidification channel 202 and the moisture absorption channel 201 is provided with an air valve 210, the air valve can move 360 degrees, when the air valve 210 is perpendicular to the air inlet, the humidification channel 202 or the moisture absorption channel 201 is opened, and when the air valve 210 is horizontal to the air inlet, the humidification channel 202 or the moisture absorption channel 201 is closed. With this alternative embodiment, the humidification passage 202 and the moisture absorption passage 201 can be opened or closed to prevent dust from entering when not in use.

Optionally, the gas valve 210 comprises: a motor 211 having a rotating shaft; and a rotation plate 212 having a side connected to a rotation shaft of the motor 211. With this alternative embodiment, the motor 211 drives the rotating plate to rotate, and the humidifying channel 202 or the moisture absorption channel 201 is opened or closed.

Optionally, sensing devices are arranged in the humidifying channel 202 and the moisture absorption channel 201, and are used for sensing whether the humidifying channel 202 or the moisture absorption channel 201 provided with the sensors has the moisture absorption module 100; the sensor can be an infrared sensing switch; when the moisture absorption module 100 is sensed not to be arranged in the humidification channel 202 or the moisture absorption channel 201, the axial flow fan or the centrifugal fan communicated with the humidification channel 202 or the moisture absorption channel 201 is closed, and the gas valve 210 at the gas inlet of the humidification channel 202 or the moisture absorption channel 201 is closed.

Optionally, a movable opening 209 is arranged on the partition 208 between the moisture absorption channel 201 and the humidification channel 202, and the moisture absorption module 100 reciprocates in the movable opening 209.

Alternatively, the size of the access opening 209 may be the same as the size of the cross-section of the absorbent module 100 through the access opening 209. With this alternative embodiment, the size of the moisture absorption module 100 completely closes the movable opening 209, so as to prevent the air flow in the humidification passage 202 and the moisture absorption passage 201 from communicating with each other, thereby affecting the overall humidification effect.

Optionally, a sealing strip is arranged around the movable opening 209. With this alternative embodiment, the sealing between the movable opening 209 and the absorbent module 100 is improved by the sealing strip.

Fig. 17 is a schematic structural view showing an example of the inside of a humidifying device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure;

as an example, the humidifying device comprises a humidifying channel 202 and two moisture absorption channels 201, wherein the two moisture absorption channels 201 are an A moisture absorption channel 201-1 and a B moisture absorption channel 201-2 respectively, and the width of the humidifying channel 202, the width of the A moisture absorption channel 201-1 and the width of the B moisture absorption channel 201-2 are the same; a moisture absorption module 100 having a length equal to the sum of the width of the humidification passage 202 and the width of a moisture absorption passage 201 and divided into an A part 100-1 and a B part 100-2 from the middle; when the part A100-1 is positioned in the airflow in the moisture absorption channel A201-1 to absorb moisture, the part B100-2 is positioned in the heated airflow in the humidification channel 202 to release moisture, the driving device 300 drives the moisture absorption module 100 to translate after a preset time, so that the part A100-1 enters the heated airflow in the humidification channel 202 to release moisture, and the part B100-2 enters the airflow in the moisture absorption channel B201-2 to absorb moisture, and with the reciprocating movement of the moisture absorption module 100, one of the part A100-1 and the part B100-2 is always kept to release moisture in the humidification channel 202, and then humidification is continuously performed.

Fig. 18 shows another structure of the inside of the humidifying device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure.

In some embodiments, the humidifying device comprises: a housing 200 including a moisture absorption passage 201 and a humidification passage 202; the moisture absorption module 100 is arranged in such a way that a part of the moisture absorption module is positioned in the humidification channel 202 to release moisture and the other part of the moisture absorption module is positioned in the moisture absorption channel 201 to absorb moisture; and a driving device 300 connected to the moisture absorption module 100 and configured to drive the moisture absorption module 100 to rotate so that the two ends thereof exchange positions.

Adopt this optional embodiment, moisture absorption module 100 absorbs moisture in moisture absorption passageway 201, release moisture in humidification passageway 202, the moisture of release is used for the humidification, drive moisture absorption module 100 rotates and makes its both ends exchange position, the part that absorbs sufficient moisture with moisture absorption module 100 rotates release moisture in humidification passageway 202 and humidifies, the part that has released moisture with moisture absorption module 100 rotates moisture absorption passageway 201 in reabsorption moisture, can be long-time to indoor humidification, cancel the basin that traditional air conditioner humidification was used, the solution has the easy problem that the bacterium was bred in the basin scale deposit, and sustainable humidification, the humidification scope is wider.

Alternatively, the width of the moisture absorption channel 201 is the same as the width of the humidification channel 202. By adopting the optional embodiment, the part of the moisture absorption module 100 absorbing moisture in the moisture absorption channel 201 can just enter the humidifying channel 202 to release moisture, so that the utilization rate of the moisture absorption module 100 is improved, and the humidifying efficiency is increased.

Optionally, the moisture absorption channels 201 and the humidification channels 202 are the same in number and are arranged in a staggered manner. By adopting the optional embodiment, one moisture absorption channel 201 and one humidification channel 202 form a group, the moisture absorption module 100 is positioned between the moisture absorption channel 201 and the humidification channel 202, the positions of the two ends of the moisture absorption module can be switched by rotating, one end of the moisture absorption module enters the humidification channel 202 from the moisture absorption channel 201, the other end of the moisture absorption module enters the moisture absorption channel 201 from the humidification channel 202, the moisture absorption and the moisture release are ensured to be carried out simultaneously, and the humidification efficiency is improved.

Optionally, the moisture absorption channel 201 and the humidification channel 202 are adjacently arranged. With this alternative embodiment, the distance between the moisture absorption channel 201 and the humidification channel 202 is short, so that when the two ends are switched between positions by rotation, one end of the moisture absorption channel 201 can enter the humidification channel 202, and the other end of the moisture absorption channel 202 can enter the moisture absorption channel 201.

Alternatively, the width of the moisture absorption module 100 is the same as the depth of the moisture absorption channels 201 and the depth of the humidification channels 202, and the length of the moisture absorption module 100 is equal to the sum of the width of one humidification channel 202 and the width of one moisture absorption channel 201. By adopting the optional embodiment, the size of the moisture absorption module 100 can completely close one humidification channel 202 and one moisture absorption channel 201, so that the moisture absorption module 100 in the humidification channel 202 releases moisture while the moisture absorption module 100 in the moisture absorption channel 201 absorbs moisture, thereby improving the humidification efficiency.

Optionally, the humidifying module is rotatably connected with the middle position of the partition layer 208 between the humidifying channel 202 and the moisture absorption channel 201 through a rotating shaft 207, and the driving device 300 drives the moisture absorption module 100 to rotate along the rotating shaft 207. With this alternative embodiment, rotation along the axis of rotation 207 facilitates switching the positions of the ends of the absorbent module 100.

Optionally, the humidifying modules are arranged symmetrically along the rotating shaft 207 as a whole. With this alternative embodiment, the balance between the two sides of the humidification module on both sides of the shaft 207 is maintained, making the entire humidification module more stable.

Optionally, a movable opening 209 is arranged on the partition 208 between the moisture absorption channel 201 and the humidification channel 202, and the moisture absorption module 100 rotates in the movable opening 209, so that the positions of the two ends of the moisture absorption module 100 are exchanged.

Optionally, a sealing plate 106 having the same length as the moisture absorption module 100 is vertically disposed on the moisture absorption module 100, and the sealing plate 106 is symmetrical with respect to the moisture absorption module 100. With this alternative embodiment, the movable opening 209 is closed by the sealing plate 106 after the absorbent module 100 is rotated.

Optionally, the sealing plate 106 is circumferentially provided with a sealing strip. With this alternative embodiment, the sealing between the sealing plate 106 and the movable port 209 can be increased.

Fig. 19 shows a structure of another example of the inside of the humidifying device provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure.

As an example, the humidifying device includes a humidifying channel 202 and a moisture absorbing channel 201, and the widths of the humidifying channel 202 and the moisture absorbing channel 201 are the same; a moisture absorption module 100, the length of which is the sum of the width of the humidifying channel 202 and the width of the moisture absorption channel 201 and is divided into a part A100-1 and a part B100-2 from the middle; the middle point of the moisture absorption module 100 is just positioned in the interlayer 208 between the humidification channel 202 and the moisture absorption channel 201, the part a 100-1 of the moisture absorption module 100 is positioned in the humidification channel 202, the part B100-2 is positioned in the moisture absorption channel 201, the part B100-2 absorbs moisture in the airflow in the moisture absorption channel 201, after a period of time, the driving device 300 drives the moisture absorption module 100 to rotate, the part B100-2 enters the humidification channel 202 to release moisture in the heated airflow in the humidification channel 202 for humidification, meanwhile, the part a 100-1 enters the moisture absorption channel 201 to absorb moisture, and the moisture absorption module 100 in the moisture absorption channel 201 continuously absorbs moisture through the rotation of the moisture absorption channel 201 and then enters the humidification channel 202 to release moisture.

Fig. 20 shows another schematic structural diagram of the interior of the humidifying device provided by the embodiment of the disclosure, and fig. 21 shows a schematic structural diagram of the telescopic surface provided by the embodiment of the disclosure.

In some embodiments, the humidifying device comprises: a housing 200 including a moisture absorption passage 201 and a humidification passage 202; the moisture absorption module 100 is provided with telescopic surfaces 400 at two ends, the telescopic surfaces 400 and the moisture absorption module 100 close all moisture absorption channels 201 and all humidification channels 202, and the moisture absorption module is configured to absorb moisture in the moisture absorption channels 201 and release moisture in the humidification channels 202; and a driving device 300 connected to the moisture absorption module 100 and configured to drive the moisture absorption module 100 to move back and forth between the humidification passage 202 and the moisture absorption passage 201.

Adopt optional embodiment, moisture absorption module 100 absorbs moisture in moisture absorption channel 201, release moisture in humidification channel 202, the moisture of release is used for the humidification, make moisture absorption channel 201 and humidification channel 202 can remain the work all the time under the sheltering from of extensible surface 400, and then can make moisture absorption module 100 continuously get into the action of humidification channel 202 by moisture absorption channel 201, accomplish the process of absorbing moisture and releasing moisture simultaneously, can be for a long time to indoor humidification, the humidification is more even.

Optionally, the absorbent module 100 comprises: a frame 103; the moisture absorption plate 101 is embedded in the frame 103. With an alternative embodiment, the frame 103 is used to protect the moisture absorption plate 101 to prevent the moisture absorption plate 101 from deforming, thereby improving the stability of the whole moisture absorption module 100.

Alternatively, the telescopic surface 400 is a wave-shaped folding plate. Adopt optional embodiment, through the collapsible flexible of wave folded sheet, use the folded sheet to seal the position of moisture absorption module 100 both sides all the time, make the air current all pass moisture absorption module 100, simple structure stable performance.

Alternatively, the expansion surface 400 is connected to the moisture absorption module 100 at one end and connected to the inner wall of the moisture absorption channel 201 or the humidification channel 202 at the other end. By adopting the optional embodiment, the telescopic surface 400 is directly connected between the moisture absorption module 100 and the inner wall of the moisture absorption channel 201 or the humidifying channel 202, the telescopic surface 400 is driven to be telescopic by the movement of the moisture absorption module 100, the structure is simple, and the use is convenient.

Optionally, the telescoping surface 400 is parallel to the absorbent module 100. With the alternative embodiment, the structure is simple, making the telescopic surface 400 more stable.

Optionally, the expansion surface 400 is inclined with respect to the moisture absorption module 100 toward the inlet direction of the humidification duct 202 or the inlet direction of the moisture absorption duct 201. By adopting the optional embodiment, the telescopic surface 400 has a flow guiding function, and the airflow is guided to the position of the moisture absorption module 100, so that the airflow can more easily pass through the moisture absorption module 100, and the wind resistance of the telescopic surface 400 is reduced.

Alternatively, the expansion surface 400 is connected to the moisture absorption module 100 and the inner wall of the moisture absorption passage 201 or the humidification passage 202 through the hinge shaft 401. By adopting the optional embodiment, the telescopic surface 400 is rotatably connected with the inner wall of the moisture absorption channel 201 or the humidification channel 202, and when the angle of the telescopic surface 400 is changed in the moving process, the telescopic surface 400 is not damaged, so that the telescopic surface 400 is more stably rotatably connected with the inner wall of the moisture absorption channel 201 or the humidification channel 202.

Optionally, the length of the moisture absorption module 100 is greater than the width of the humidification channel 202. By adopting the optional embodiment, the moisture absorption module 100 can release moisture in the humidifying channel 202 and part of the moisture absorption module 100 can absorb moisture in the humidifying channel 202, so that the humidifying efficiency is improved.

Alternatively, the driving device 300 includes: a rack 301 disposed on the moisture absorption module 100; a gear 302 engaged with the rack 301; a motor 303 including a power output portion fixedly connected to the gear 302; the gear 302 is driven by the motor 303 to rotate, so as to drive the rack 301 and the moisture absorption module 100 to reciprocate at a uniform speed. By adopting an optional embodiment, the gear 302 is meshed with the rack 301, and the motor 303 drives the gear 302 to rotate, so that the moisture absorption module 100 can move back and forth at a uniform speed, the moisture absorption module 100 can continuously go in and out between the humidification channel 202 and the moisture absorption channel 201, the processes of absorbing moisture and releasing moisture are switched, and the process of humidifying after moisture absorption is conveniently completed.

The embodiment of the disclosure provides an air conditioner.

Fig. 22 shows one structure of an air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, fig. 23 shows a side sectional structure of the air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, and fig. 24 shows another structure of the air conditioner provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In some embodiments, an air conditioner includes: the humidifying device 001 according to any one of the above embodiments.

In some embodiments, an air conditioner includes: an outdoor unit 002; the humidifying device 001 is connected to the sidewall of the outdoor unit 002, and includes an airflow channel 500 and the moisture absorption module 100 disposed in the airflow channel 500, and the airflow channel 500 is parallel to the sidewall of the outdoor unit 002.

By adopting the optional embodiment, compared with a moisture absorption turntable structure, the moisture absorption module 100 structure has the advantages that the width of the moisture absorption module 100 can be smaller under the condition of the same area, so that the moisture absorption module 100 can stand on the outdoor unit 002 of the air conditioner, the humidified air flow is parallel to the side wall of the outdoor unit 002, and the air channel can be directly connected with the front side and the rear side of the humidifying device 001, so that the air channel structure is simplified.

Alternatively, the humidifying device 001 is connected to an outer sidewall of the outdoor unit 002. With this alternative embodiment, the humidifying device 001 is directly installed outside the outdoor unit 002, and the internal space of the outdoor unit 002 does not need to be changed, thereby simplifying the installation structure.

Alternatively, the humidifying device 001 is detachably connected to the side wall of the outdoor unit 002. Adopt this optional embodiment, can dismantle the maintenance alone to humidification device 001 to can directly install humidification device 001 on current ordinary air condensing units 002, be convenient for reform transform current ordinary air condensing units 002.

Alternatively, the humidifying device 001 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the outdoor unit 002 by screws. Adopt this optional embodiment, make the dismantlement between the lateral wall of humidification device 001 and off-premises station 002 be connected through the screw fixation, can realize dismantling the connection, the structure of screw fixation is relatively stable simultaneously, can not cause and drops.

Alternatively, the humidifying device 001 is connected to a top wall, a left side wall, or a right side wall of the outdoor unit 002. With this alternative embodiment, the top side wall, the left side wall, or the right side wall of the outdoor unit 002 does not need to be load-bearing, and can prevent the humidifying device 001 from being pressed, and can prevent the humidifying device 001 from being damaged by pressure.

Alternatively, the humidifying device 001 is connected to the top sidewall of the outdoor unit 002. Adopt this optional embodiment, humidification device 001's mounted position is more stable, can not cause and drop.

Alternatively, the humidifying device 001 is connected to the left or right side wall of the outdoor unit 002. With this alternative embodiment, when the installation position of the top side of the outdoor unit 002 is compact, the humidifying device 001 is installed on the left side wall or the right side wall of the outdoor unit 002, and the installation and combination are more reasonable.

Alternatively, one side wall of the casing of the humidifying device 001 is the same size as one side wall of the casing of the outdoor unit 002. With this alternative embodiment, the humidifying device 001 and the outdoor unit 002 can be installed together more integrally.

Alternatively, one side wall of the casing of the humidifying device 001 is the same size as the top side wall of the casing of the outdoor unit 002. With this alternative embodiment, it is convenient to install the humidifying device 001 on the top side wall of the outdoor unit 002, and the integrity after installation is stronger.

Alternatively, one side wall of the casing of the humidifying device 001 is the same size as the left or right side wall of the casing of the outdoor unit 002. With this alternative embodiment, it is convenient to install the humidifying device 001 on the left or right side wall of the outdoor unit 002, and the integrity after installation is stronger.

Alternatively, the airflow direction of the airflow passage 500 is the same as the discharge direction of the outdoor unit 002. With this alternative embodiment, the stability of the airflow in the airflow channel 500 and the airflow in the outdoor unit 002 can be increased, and the disturbance of the airflow can be prevented.

Optionally, the absorbent module 100 is perpendicular to the airflow channel 500. With this alternative embodiment, the airflow within airflow channel 500 is made easier to pass through absorbent module 100.

Optionally, the air flow channel 500 comprises a moisture absorption channel 201 and a humidification channel 202; the moisture absorption module 100 is movably disposed in the moisture absorption channel 201 and the humidification channel 202, and absorbs moisture in the moisture absorption channel 201 and releases moisture in the humidification channel 202. With this alternative embodiment, the moisture absorption module 100 absorbs moisture in the moisture absorption passage 201 and then releases the moisture in the humidification passage 202, and thus the humidification operation can be stably performed.

Optionally, a partition 208 is provided between the humidification channel 202 and the moisture absorption channel 201, so that the humidification channel 202 and the moisture absorption channel 201 are independent from each other. With this alternative embodiment, the release of moisture in the humidification passage 202 and the absorption of moisture in the moisture absorption passage 201 are prevented from affecting each other, and the humidification efficiency is improved.

Optionally, the humidification channel 202 and the moisture absorption channel 201 are adjacent and parallel to each other. By adopting the optional embodiment, the moisture absorption module 100 can move between the humidification channel 202 and the moisture absorption channel 201 conveniently, the moisture absorption module 100 can absorb moisture in the moisture absorption channel 201 and release the moisture in the humidification channel 202 conveniently, and the humidification efficiency is improved.

Optionally, the method further comprises: and a driving device 300 connected to the moisture absorption module 100 and configured to drive the moisture absorption module 100 to move back and forth between the humidification passage 202 and the moisture absorption passage 201, or to drive the moisture absorption module 100 to rotate so that the two ends thereof exchange positions. By adopting the optional embodiment, the moisture absorption module 100 is driven to enter the humidification channel 202 from the moisture absorption channel 201 and enter the moisture absorption channel 201 from the humidification channel 202, so that the moisture absorption module 100 enters the humidification channel 202 to release moisture for humidification after absorbing moisture in the moisture absorption channel 201, and enters the moisture absorption channel 201 to continuously absorb moisture after releasing moisture in the humidification channel 202, and long-time humidification can be achieved.

Alternatively, the driving device 300 includes: the driving motor 303 has a motor shaft connected to the rotating shaft 207 and configured to drive the moisture absorption module 100 to rotate. Adopt this optional embodiment, drive through motor 303, make moisture absorption module 100 rotate the both ends switching position of being convenient for moisture absorption module 100 along pivot 207, the other end gets into moisture absorption passageway 201 when moisture absorption module 100's one end gets into humidification passageway 202, can accomplish simultaneously and absorb moisture and release moisture, is convenient for continuously carry out the humidification.

The above description and drawings sufficiently illustrate embodiments of the disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The examples merely typify possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the sequence of operations may vary. Portions and features of some embodiments may be included in or substituted for those of others. The scope of the embodiments of the present application includes the full ambit of the claims, as well as all available equivalents of the claims. The terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a device that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such device. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising an … …" does not exclude the presence of additional like elements in a device that comprises the element. The embodiments are described in a progressive manner, each embodiment focuses on differences from other embodiments, and the same and similar parts among the embodiments are referred to each other.

The terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," and the like herein, as used herein, are defined as orientations or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are used for convenience in describing and simplifying the description, but do not indicate or imply that the device or element being referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the application. In the description herein, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" are to be construed broadly, and may include, for example, mechanical or electrical connections, communications between two elements, direct connections, and indirect connections via intermediary media, where the specific meaning of the terms is understood by those skilled in the art as appropriate. The scope of the disclosed embodiments includes the full ambit of the claims, as well as all available equivalents of the claims.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, comprising:

an outdoor unit;

and the humidifying device is connected with the side wall of the outdoor unit and comprises an air flow channel and a moisture absorption module arranged in the air flow channel, and the air flow channel is parallel to the side wall of the outdoor unit.

2. The air conditioner of claim 1, wherein the humidifying device is connected to an outer sidewall of the outdoor unit.

3. The air conditioner of claim 1, wherein the humidifying device is detachably connected to a sidewall of the outdoor unit.

4. The air conditioner of claim 1, wherein the humidifying device is connected to a top wall, a left side wall, or a right side wall of the outdoor unit.

5. The air conditioner of claim 1, wherein an air flow direction of the air flow passage is the same as a discharge direction of the outdoor unit.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the moisture absorption module is perpendicular to the air flow passage.

7. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the air flow passage includes a moisture absorption passage and a humidification passage; the moisture absorption module is movably arranged in the moisture absorption channel and the humidification channel, absorbs moisture in the moisture absorption channel, and releases moisture in the humidification channel.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, further comprising:

and the driving device is connected with the moisture absorption module and is configured to drive the moisture absorption module to move back and forth between the humidifying channel and the moisture absorption channel or drive the moisture absorption module to rotate so that the two ends of the moisture absorption module can exchange positions.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, wherein the driving means comprises:

the rack is arranged on the moisture absorption module;

a gear engaged with the rack;

the motor comprises a power output part fixedly connected with the gear; the gear is driven by the motor to rotate to drive the rack and the moisture absorption module to move in a reciprocating mode.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 7, wherein the air outlets of the humidifying passage and the moisture absorbing passage are provided with centrifugal fans or direct current fans.