CN214618400U

CN214618400U - Connecting device and air conditioner indoor unit with same

Info

Publication number: CN214618400U
Application number: CN202120569001.3U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 梁子文; 郑荣坤; 余祖耀; 曾杰明; 尹金明
Original assignee: Gree Electric Appliances Inc of Zhuhai
Current assignee: Gree Electric Appliances Inc of Zhuhai
Priority date: 2021-03-19
Filing date: 2021-03-19
Publication date: 2021-11-05
Anticipated expiration: 2031-03-19

Abstract

The utility model provides a connecting device and have its air conditioning indoor set. The connecting device comprises a connecting assembly, the connecting assembly comprises a connecting pipe joint, a fixing piece and a quick-release piece, the fixing piece is used for being connected with the first connecting pipe, and the connecting pipe joint is used for being connected with the second connecting pipe; the fixing piece is connected with the connecting pipe joint, and at least part of the position of the fixing piece is adjustably arranged to be clamped with or separated from the first connecting pipe; the quick release member is connected with the connecting pipe joint and adjustably arranged relative to the connecting pipe joint so that the quick release member can prop open at least part of the fixing member. The utility model discloses a connecting device has solved the problem of the drain pipe assembly difficulty of the indoor set of air conditioning among the prior art.

Description

Connecting device and air conditioner indoor unit with same

Technical Field

The utility model relates to an air conditioning equipment field particularly, relates to a connecting device and have its air conditioning indoor set.

Background

The indoor unit of the air conditioner can produce a large amount of condensed water in the refrigerating process, the condensed water needs to be discharged to the outdoor or a sewer pipe through a drainage connecting pipe, and the current drainage connecting pipe has the following problems in structural design:

the assembly is difficult: an operator needs to hold the drain pipe with one hand and the bottom case with the other hand, and advance the drain pipe while rotating the drain pipe, so that the assembly is very difficult. After the drain pipe is assembled in place, the metal clamping hook needs to be clamped on the positioning column on the bottom shell, the metal clamping hook and the positioning column are in interference fit, assembly is difficult, and labor intensity is high.

Automation cannot be realized: the matching mode of the original drain pipe determines that the assembly of the drain pipe is difficult to realize automation.

The potential quality hazard exists: because the drain pipe needs to adopt the mode installation of rotatory propulsion, if the power is too big, can lead to the drain pipe to appear pincher trees, have the hidden danger of leaking of breaking.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The utility model aims to provide a machine in connecting device and have its air conditioning to solve the problem of the drain pipe assembly difficulty of the machine in the air conditioning among the prior art.

In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connecting device, comprising a connecting assembly, the connecting assembly comprising a connecting pipe joint, a fixing member and a quick-release member, the fixing member being adapted to be connected to a first connecting pipe, the connecting pipe joint being adapted to be connected to a second connecting pipe; the fixing piece is connected with the connecting pipe joint, and at least part of the position of the fixing piece is adjustably arranged to be clamped with or separated from the first connecting pipe; the quick release member is connected with the connecting pipe joint and adjustably arranged relative to the connecting pipe joint so that the quick release member can prop open at least part of the fixing member.

Further, the fixing piece comprises a clamping part, and the position of the clamping part is adjustably arranged; the first connecting pipe is provided with a clamping bulge, and the clamping part is used for being clamped with the clamping bulge.

Furthermore, the clamping part comprises at least two buckles which are arranged at intervals, and the positions of the buckles are adjustably arranged; the buckle comprises an arc-shaped plate and an arc-shaped bulge arranged on the arc-shaped plate; the clamping bulge is arc-shaped and is used for being clamped on the clamping bulge.

Furthermore, a first mounting hole is formed in the connecting pipe joint; the fixing piece further comprises a fixing portion, and the fixing portion is inserted into the first mounting hole.

The fixing piece further comprises a fixing piece main body, the clamping part and the fixing part are arranged on the fixing piece main body, and the fixing piece main body is arranged in the connecting pipe joint; the fixing piece main body is of a first annular structure; the connecting device further comprises a sealing ring, and the sealing ring is clamped between one end of the fixing piece main body and the first step in the connecting pipe joint.

Furthermore, a second mounting hole is formed in the connecting pipe joint; the quick-release part comprises a limiting part and an adjusting part, and the limiting part is movably arranged in the second mounting hole along the axial direction of the connecting pipe joint; during at least partial movement of the quick release member toward the fixed member, at least a portion of the fixed member flares outward under the urging of the adjustment portion.

Furthermore, the quick-release part also comprises a quick-release part main body, the limiting part and the adjusting part are both arranged on the quick-release part main body, at least part of the quick-release part main body is arranged in the connecting pipe joint, and the quick-release part main body is of a second annular structure.

Furthermore, the quick release part also comprises an operating handle, and the operating handle is connected with the quick release part main body.

Further, at least part of the fixing piece is provided with a first guide surface; the clamping protrusion is provided with a second guide surface which is movably arranged along the first guide surface; and/or a third guide surface is arranged on the quick-release part, and the third guide surface and the first guide surface are movably arranged along the first guide surface.

According to the utility model discloses an on the other hand provides a machine in air conditioning, including machine body, connecting device and second connecting pipe in the air conditioning, the machine body includes first connecting pipe in the air conditioning, and first connecting pipe and second connecting pipe pass through connecting device and connect and be linked together to the comdenstion water that makes machine body production in the air conditioning discharges through first connecting pipe and second connecting pipe, and wherein, connecting device is foretell connecting device.

The utility model discloses a connecting device is used for making first connecting pipe and second connecting pipe connect and be linked together to carry fluid. The connecting assembly of the connecting device comprises a connecting pipe joint, a fixing piece and a quick-release piece, wherein the fixing piece is used for being connected with a first connecting pipe, and the connecting pipe joint is used for being connected with a second connecting pipe so that the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe are connected and communicated through the connecting assembly. At least part of the fixing piece of the connecting device is adjustably arranged to be clamped with or separated from the first connecting pipe, namely, at least part of the fixing piece surrounds an adjusting space, and at least part of the fixing piece is adjustably arranged to adjust the size of the adjusting space, so that the first connecting pipe can be inserted into or removed from at least part of the fixing piece. And the quick-release part of the connecting device is connected with the connecting pipe joint and adjustably arranged relative to the connecting pipe joint, so that the quick-release part can prop open at least part of the fixing part, and the first connecting pipe can be taken out of the fixing part after the at least part of the fixing part is propped open. The connecting device realizes quick clamping and quick disassembly of the first connecting pipe and the connecting device, is simple and convenient to operate, high in production efficiency, low in labor intensity and easy to realize assembly automation.

The second connecting pipe is fixedly connected with the connecting pipe joint, the second connecting pipe is a drain pipe of the air conditioner indoor unit in the background technology, and the problem that the drain pipe is difficult to install is solved.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which form a part of the present application, are included to provide a further understanding of the invention, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the invention and not to limit the invention. In the drawings:

fig. 1 shows a schematic structural view of an embodiment of a connection device, a first connection pipe and a second connection pipe according to the present invention;

fig. 2 shows an exploded view of one angle of the connection device, the first connection pipe and the second connection pipe according to the present invention;

fig. 3 shows an exploded view of another angle of the connection device, the first connection pipe and the second connection pipe according to the present invention;

figure 4 shows a perspective view of one direction of an embodiment of a quick release according to the invention;

fig. 5 shows a perspective view of another orientation of an embodiment of a quick release member according to the present invention;

figure 6 shows a perspective view from below of an embodiment of a quick release according to the invention;

fig. 7 shows a perspective view of one direction of an embodiment of a connector fitting according to the present invention;

fig. 8 shows a perspective view of another direction of an embodiment of a connection fitting according to the invention;

figure 9 shows a perspective view of one direction of an embodiment of a fixing according to the invention;

figure 10 shows a perspective view of another direction of an embodiment of a fixing according to the invention;

figure 11 shows a perspective view from below of an embodiment of a fixing according to the invention;

fig. 12 shows a perspective view of one direction of an embodiment of a first connecting tube according to the invention;

fig. 13 shows a perspective view of another direction of an embodiment of a first connecting tube according to the invention;

fig. 14 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a seal ring according to the present invention;

fig. 15 shows a bottom view of an embodiment of a seal ring according to the present invention.

Wherein the figures include the following reference numerals:

10. a first connecting pipe; 11. clamping the bulges; 111. a second guide surface; 20. a connecting assembly; 21. connecting a pipe joint; 212. a first mounting hole; 213. a first step; 214. a second mounting hole; 22. a fixing member; 221. a clamping part; 222. buckling; 223. a fixed part; 224. a fixing member main body; 225. a first guide surface; 226. an arc-shaped plate; 227. an arc-shaped bulge; 23. a quick-release member; 231. a limiting part; 2311. a fourth guide surface; 232. an adjustment section; 233. a quick release body; 234. an operating handle; 235. a third guide surface; 30. a second connecting pipe; 40. a seal ring; 50. the space is adjusted.

Detailed Description

It should be noted that the embodiments and features of the embodiments in the present application may be combined with each other without conflict. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings in conjunction with embodiments.

It should be noted that the following detailed description is exemplary and is intended to provide further explanation of the disclosure. Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs.

It is noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, and it should be understood that when the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising" are used in this specification, they specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, devices, components, and/or combinations thereof, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

The utility model provides a connecting device, please refer to fig. 1 to 15, which comprises a connecting assembly 20, wherein the connecting assembly 20 comprises a connecting pipe joint 21, a fixing piece 22 and a quick-release piece 23, the fixing piece 22 is used for connecting with a first connecting pipe 10, and the connecting pipe joint 21 is used for connecting with a second connecting pipe 30; the fixing member 22 is connected to the coupling pipe joint 21, and at least a portion of the fixing member 22 is adjustably positioned to be engaged with the first coupling pipe 10 or to be separated from the first coupling pipe 10; the quick release member 23 is connected to the nipple 21 and is adjustably positionable relative to the nipple 21 such that the quick release member 23 distracts at least a portion of the anchor 22.

The connection device of the present invention is used to connect and communicate the first connection pipe 10 and the second connection pipe 30 to transfer fluid. The coupling assembly 20 of the coupling device includes a coupling boss 21, a fixing member 22 and a quick release member 23, the fixing member 22 is used for coupling with the first coupling pipe 10, and the coupling boss 21 is used for coupling with the second coupling pipe 30, so that the first coupling pipe 10 and the second coupling pipe 30 are coupled and communicated through the coupling assembly 20. At least part of the fixing member 22 of the connecting device is adjustably positioned to be engaged with the first connecting pipe 10 or to be disengaged from the first connecting pipe 10, that is, at least part of the fixing member 22 encloses an adjustment space 50, and at least part of the fixing member 22 is adjustably positioned to adjust the size of the adjustment space 50, thereby allowing the first connecting pipe 10 to be inserted into at least part of the fixing member 22 or removed from at least part of the fixing member 22. The quick release part 23 of the coupling device is connected to the adapter 21 and is adjustably positioned relative to the adapter 21 so that the quick release part 23 can spread at least part of the fastener 22 and the first connecting tube 10 can be removed from the fastener 22 after spreading at least part of the fastener 22. The connecting device realizes quick clamping and quick disassembly of the first connecting pipe 10 and the connecting device, is simple and convenient to operate, high in production efficiency, low in labor intensity and easy to realize assembly automation.

The second connecting pipe 30 is fixedly connected with the connecting pipe joint 21, and the second connecting pipe 30 is a drain pipe of the air conditioner indoor unit in the background art, so that the problem of difficulty in installing the drain pipe is solved.

In the present embodiment, the fixing member 22 includes a snap-in portion 221, and the snap-in portion 221 is position-adjustably set; the first connecting pipe 10 is provided with a clamping protrusion 11, and the clamping portion 221 is used for clamping with the clamping protrusion 11. This arrangement facilitates the mounting and dismounting of the fixing member 22 and the first connecting pipe 10; moreover, the clamping portion 221 and the clamping protrusion 11 can lock the first connecting pipe 10 and the connecting assembly 20, so that the connecting assembly 20 is prevented from being disengaged.

In the specific installation, the connection assembly 20 connected with the second connection pipe 30 is moved toward the first connection pipe 10, so that the fixing member 22 of the connection assembly 20 is caught on the catching protrusion 11 of the first connection pipe 10.

In this embodiment, the clamping portion 221 includes at least two fasteners 222, the at least two fasteners 222 are disposed at intervals, and the positions of the fasteners 222 are adjustably set; the catch 222 includes an arcuate plate 226 and an arcuate projection 227 disposed on the arcuate plate 226; the clamping protrusion 11 is arc-shaped, and the arc-shaped protrusion 227 is used for being clamped on the clamping protrusion 11.

Specifically, the clamping protrusion 11 is clamped between at least two of the clamping buckles 222; at least two of the catches 222 are opened outward or retracted inward to engage with or disengage from the engaging protrusions 11.

In one embodiment, the clamping portion 221 includes two clamping buckles 222, and the two clamping buckles 222 are oppositely arranged, so that the installation and the disassembly are convenient and the processing cost is low under the condition that the installation is reliable.

In the present embodiment, the coupling boss 21 is provided with a first mounting hole 212; the fixing member 22 further includes a fixing portion 223, and the fixing portion 223 is inserted in the first mounting hole 212. This arrangement achieves a fixed connection of the fixing member 22 to the fixing member 22.

In one embodiment, the first mounting holes 212 and the fixing portions 223 are two, and each fixing portion 223 is mounted in a corresponding first mounting hole 212. Of course, the first mounting hole 212 and the fixing portion 223 may be plural.

In this embodiment, the fixing member 22 further includes a fixing member main body 224, the clamping portion 221 and the fixing portion 223 are both disposed on the fixing member main body 224, and the fixing member main body 224 is disposed in the connecting pipe joint 21; the fastener body 224 is a first annular structure; the coupling device further includes a sealing ring 40, the sealing ring 40 being interposed between one end of the fixing member main body 224 and the first step 213 in the coupling nipple 21. Such an arrangement provides a seal against fluid leakage.

Specifically, the cross section of the seal ring 40 perpendicular to the extending direction thereof is a rhombus, that is, the seal ring 40 has a first sealing end surface and a second sealing end surface which are oppositely arranged, the first sealing end surface is in contact with the fixing member main body 224, the second sealing end surface is in contact with the first step 213, and the area of the first sealing end surface is larger than that of the second sealing end surface, so that the sealing effect is enhanced. The sealing ring 40 is made of hydrogenated nitrile rubber, and the hydrogenated nitrile rubber has good sealing performance, durability and long service life.

In the present embodiment, the coupling boss 21 is provided with a second mounting hole 214; the quick-release member 23 includes a stopper portion 231 and an adjustment portion 232, and the stopper portion 231 is movably disposed in the second mounting hole 214 in the axial direction of the coupler tube fitting 21; during at least partial movement of the quick release member 23 toward the fixing member 22, at least a portion of the fixing member 22 is splayed outward by the urging of the adjustment portion 232. The stopper portion 231 is used to lock the quick release member 23 to the coupling boss 21, and the quick release member 23 is movable only in the axial direction of the coupling boss 21. When the adjustment portion 232 is pressed against at least a portion of the fixture 22, at least a portion of the fixture 22 flares outward, i.e., each catch 222 flares outward.

In one embodiment, two limiting portions 231 and two second mounting holes 214 are provided, and each limiting portion 231 is mounted in the corresponding second mounting hole 214. Of course, the number of the stopper 231 and the second mounting hole 214 may be plural.

Specifically, the limiting portion 231 is provided with a fourth guiding surface 2311, and the fourth guiding surface 2311 is provided to facilitate the installation of the limiting portion 231 into the second installation hole 214.

In this embodiment, the quick release part 23 further includes a quick release part main body 233, the limiting portion 231 and the adjusting portion 232 are both disposed on the quick release part main body 233, at least a portion of the quick release part main body 233 is disposed in the connecting pipe joint 21, and the quick release part main body 233 is a second annular structure.

Specifically, the quick release body 233 is disposed around the first connecting tube 10.

In this embodiment, the quick release part 23 further comprises an operating handle 234, and the operating handle 234 is connected with the quick release part main body 233. In specific implementation, the handle 234 is manually pressed to move the quick-release member 23 toward the catch 222, so that the adjusting portion 232 pushes the catch 222 to open the catch 222, and at this time, the first connecting pipe 10 is taken out from the connecting device.

In this embodiment, at least a portion of the fixing member 22 is provided with a first guide surface 225; the clamping protrusion 11 is provided with a second guide surface 111, and the second guide surface 111 is movably arranged along the first guide surface 225; and/or, the quick release member 23 is provided with a third guide surface 235, and the third guide surface 235 and the first guide surface 225 are movably arranged along the first guide surface 225. The third guide surface 235 may be disposed such that the third guide surface 235 facilitates opening of the catch 222 of the fixing member 22 when the catch 222 is pushed by the third guide surface 235.

Specifically, each of the latches 222 is provided with a first guide surface 225; the regulating portion 232 is provided with a third guide surface 235.

In the present embodiment, a guide groove is provided in the coupling boss 21, the guide groove extending in the axial direction of the coupling boss 21 and extending to one end of the coupling boss 21; when the fixing member 22 is installed, the fixing portion 223 moves along the guide groove and is installed into the first installation hole 212; when the quick release member 23 is mounted, the stopper 231 moves along the guide groove and is mounted in the second mounting hole 214.

The utility model also provides an indoor unit of air conditioner, including indoor unit of air conditioner body, connecting device and second connecting pipe 30, the indoor unit of air conditioner body includes first connecting pipe 10, and first connecting pipe 10 and second connecting pipe 30 are connected and are linked together through connecting device to the comdenstion water that makes indoor unit of air conditioner body produce discharges through first connecting pipe 10 and second connecting pipe 30, and wherein, connecting device is the connecting device in the above-mentioned embodiment.

Specifically, the second connection pipe 30 is a drain pipe.

The technical problem that this application solved is: the problems of material universality and standardization are solved: the connecting device with the novel structure has good universality and can be suitable for all air conditioner types; the problem of former drain pipe assembly difficulty is solved: the connecting device is simple to assemble, simple and convenient to operate, high in production efficiency, low in labor intensity and easy to realize assembly automation; the quality problem of former drain pipe assembly existence is solved: the connecting device is convenient to install and has no potential quality hazard.

The beneficial effect of this application: the production and assembly efficiency of products is improved, and the labor intensity is reduced; the consistency and the stability of the product quality are ensured; and a foundation is laid for realizing automation of the assembly process. The connecting device has good sealing property, durability and weather resistance. The connecting device is in a linear insertion installation mode, is convenient to install, completes sealing and locking functions in one step, and facilitates application and popularization of production and assembly automation. The connecting device is suitable for the application of air pipes and water pipes of various products.

The connecting device can realize quick butt joint, quick locking and quick sealing, can realize automation, and has good sealing performance, durability and weather resistance. The connecting device is in a linear insertion installation mode, is convenient to install, completes the sealing and locking functions in one step, and is convenient to apply and popularize in production and assembly automation. The connecting device is suitable for the application of air pipes and water pipes of various products.

From the above description, it can be seen that the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention, and various modifications and changes may be made by those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, or improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connecting device, characterized by comprising a connecting assembly (20), wherein the connecting assembly (20) comprises a connecting pipe joint (21), a fixing piece (22) and a quick-release piece (23), the fixing piece (22) is used for being connected with a first connecting pipe (10), and the connecting pipe joint (21) is used for being connected with a second connecting pipe (30);

the fixing piece (22) is connected with the connecting pipe joint (21), and at least part of the fixing piece (22) is adjustably arranged to be clamped with the first connecting pipe (10) or separated from the first connecting pipe (10);

the quick release element (23) is connected to the connector fitting (21) and is arranged so as to be positionally adjustable relative to the connector fitting (21) in order to spread apart at least part of the fastening element (22) by the quick release element (23).

2. The connecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that the fixing member (22) comprises a snap-in portion (221), the snap-in portion (221) being position-adjustably arranged; first connecting pipe (10) are provided with joint arch (11), joint portion (221) be used for with joint arch (11) joint.

3. The connecting device according to claim 2, wherein the clamping portion (221) comprises at least two buckles (222), the at least two buckles (222) are arranged at intervals, and the positions of the buckles (222) are adjustably arranged;

the buckle (222) comprises an arc-shaped plate (226) and an arc-shaped bulge (227) arranged on the arc-shaped plate (226); the joint is protruding (11) and is the arc, arc arch (227) are used for the card to establish on joint arch (11).

4. The connection device according to claim 2, characterized in that the connection pipe joint (21) is provided with a first mounting hole (212); the fixing piece (22) further comprises a fixing portion (223), and the fixing portion (223) is inserted in the first mounting hole (212).

5. The connecting device according to claim 4, wherein the fixing member (22) further comprises a fixing member main body (224), the catching portion (221) and the fixing portion (223) are both provided on the fixing member main body (224), and the fixing member main body (224) is provided in the connecting tube joint (21); the fastener body (224) is a first loop-shaped structure;

the connecting device further comprises a sealing ring (40), and the sealing ring (40) is clamped between one end of the fixing piece main body (224) and a first step (213) in the connecting pipe joint (21).

6. The connection device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the connection pipe joint (21) is provided with a second mounting hole (214); the quick-release piece (23) comprises a limiting part (231) and an adjusting part (232), and the limiting part (231) is movably arranged in the second mounting hole (214) along the axial direction of the connecting pipe joint (21); during the process that the quick-release piece (23) moves towards at least part of the fixing piece (22), at least part of the fixing piece (22) is expanded outwards under the pushing of the adjusting part (232).

7. The connecting device according to claim 6, characterized in that the quick-release member (23) further comprises a quick-release member main body (233), the limiting portion (231) and the adjusting portion (232) are both disposed on the quick-release member main body (233), at least a portion of the quick-release member main body (233) is disposed within the connector fitting (21), and the quick-release member main body (233) is of a second annular configuration.

8. The connecting device according to claim 7, characterized in that the quick release member (23) further comprises an operating handle (234), the operating handle (234) being connected with the quick release member body (233).

9. A connecting device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterised in that the fixing element (22) is provided, at least in part, with a first guide surface (225);

a second guide surface (111) is arranged on the clamping protrusion (11), and the second guide surface (111) is movably arranged along the first guide surface (225); and/or

The quick-release part (23) is provided with a third guide surface (235), and the third guide surface (235) and the first guide surface (225) are movably arranged along the first guide surface (225).

10. An air-conditioning indoor unit, comprising an air-conditioning indoor unit body, a connecting device and a second connecting pipe (30), wherein the air-conditioning indoor unit body comprises a first connecting pipe (10), and the first connecting pipe (10) and the second connecting pipe (30) are connected and communicated through the connecting device, so that condensed water generated by the air-conditioning indoor unit body is discharged through the first connecting pipe (10) and the second connecting pipe (30), and the air-conditioning indoor unit is characterized in that the connecting device is the connecting device of any one of claims 1 to 9.