CN219036892U

CN219036892U - Air conditioner and humidifying device thereof

Info

Publication number: CN219036892U
Application number: CN202223102093.8U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 张雄菲; 任克坤; 冯爱荣; 信召顺; 王超伟
Original assignee: Qingdao Haier Air Conditioner Gen Corp Ltd; Qingdao Haier Air Conditioning Electric Co Ltd; Haier Smart Home Co Ltd
Current assignee: Qingdao Haier Air Conditioner Gen Corp Ltd; Qingdao Haier Air Conditioning Electric Co Ltd; Haier Smart Home Co Ltd
Priority date: 2022-11-22
Filing date: 2022-11-22
Publication date: 2023-05-16
Anticipated expiration: 2032-11-22

Abstract

The utility model provides an air conditioner and a humidifying device thereof. The humidifying device comprises a humidifying box, a water absorbing part and a water separating part. The humidifying box is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. The water absorbing part is arranged in the humidifying box. The water diversion part is arranged in the humidifying box and is positioned above the water absorption part and is configured to receive water injection from an external water source, divide the water into multiple paths so as to be respectively distributed to different areas of the water absorption part, and enable external air flow to enter the humidifying box through the air inlet, flow through the water absorption part to increase the humidity and flow out through the air outlet. The humidifying device has better humidifying effect and less water consumption.

Description

Air conditioner and humidifying device thereof

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioning, in particular to an air conditioner and a humidifying device thereof.

Background

With the development of technology and the improvement of living standard, people increasingly pursue intelligent and healthy living modes, and the traditional air conditioner only has the refrigerating/heating function, so that the requirements of users are more and more difficult to meet.

Some air conditioners are configured with a humidification function. A water tank is additionally arranged in the air conditioner, and a user is required to add water into the water tank. When the air conditioner is started for humidification, water in the water tank is atomized. The mode has high energy consumption, more water consumption, too many parts and higher cost.

Disclosure of Invention

It is an object of the present utility model to overcome or at least partially solve the above problems and to provide a humidifying device with better humidifying effect and less water consumption.

Another object of the present utility model is to provide an air conditioner having the above-mentioned humidifying device.

In one aspect, the present utility model provides a humidifying device for an air conditioner, comprising:

the humidifying box is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet;

a water absorbing part which is arranged in the humidifying box; and

the water distribution part is arranged in the humidifying box, is positioned above the water absorption part, is configured to receive water injection from an external water source, divides the water into multiple paths so as to be distributed to different areas of the water absorption part respectively, and facilitates external air to flow through the air inlet into the humidifying box, flow through the water absorption part to increase the humidity and then flow out through the air outlet.

Optionally, the water dividing part is in a disc shape with an open upper side, and is provided with a central water inlet cavity and a plurality of water dividing cavities;

the water distribution cavities are surrounded around the central water inlet cavity and are communicated with the central water inlet cavity, each water distribution cavity is provided with a water leakage hole, the central water inlet cavity is used for receiving water injected from an external water source, and after water is re-distributed to the water distribution cavities, the water flows to the water absorption part through the water leakage holes.

Optionally, the water dividing part includes:

a tray body;

the central enclosing ring extends upwards from the bottom wall of the tray body, the inner side of the central enclosing ring defines the central water inlet cavity, and a plurality of water distribution openings are formed in the central enclosing ring and are circumferentially arranged; and

the plurality of partition plates are outwards divergently extended from the peripheral wall of the central enclosing ring, the tail ends of the partition plates are connected with the enclosing wall of the tray body, one water distributing cavity is defined between every two adjacent partition plates, and the water distributing cavity is communicated with at least one water distributing opening.

Optionally, the water absorbing parts include a plurality of sub water absorbing parts, each of the sub water absorbing parts is plate-shaped and arranged at intervals in a thickness direction thereof so that each adjacent two sub water absorbing parts have intervals therebetween to allow the air flow to pass therethrough;

the thickness direction of the sub water absorbing part is perpendicular to the air flow direction of the air inlet.

Optionally, a fan is arranged at the air inlet and is used for promoting air to flow through the air inlet and enter the humidifying box.

Optionally, the humidifying device further includes:

a water tank with an upper side opened for holding water, the humidifying box being installed above the water tank;

a water pump, a water outlet pipe of which is connected to the water dividing part, the water pump being used for conveying water in the water tank to the water dividing part; and is also provided with

A plurality of water return holes are formed in the bottom of the humidifying box, so that water falling from the water absorbing part is allowed to flow back to the water tank through the water return holes.

Optionally, the water outlet pipe extends upwards to above the humidifying box after extending out of the water tank;

the water outlet end of the water outlet pipe passes through the top wall of the humidifying box and reaches the upper part of the water distributing part; or the water outlet end of the water outlet pipe is connected with a water receiving pipe fixed on the top wall of the humidifying box, and the outlet of the water receiving pipe is positioned above the water dividing part.

Optionally, the humidifying device further comprises a bracket fixed on the humidifying box and positioned below the humidifying box; the water pump is mounted on the bracket.

Optionally, the humidifying device further comprises a buoy which is installed on the support and located at the bottom of the water tank, so that when the water level is lower than a preset height, a low water level prompt signal is sent to the controller due to the fact that the buoyancy is reduced.

In another aspect, the present utility model also provides an air conditioner comprising the humidifying device as defined in any one of the above.

The humidifying device for an air conditioner of the present utility model includes a humidifying box and a water absorbing portion. After the external air flow enters the humidifying box and flows through the water absorbing part, some moisture is absorbed from the water absorbing part, so that the humidifying purpose is achieved. Compared with the scheme of blowing water vapor to the indoor environment, the method directly sucks air into the humidifying box for humidifying treatment, and the blown air flow main body is still air instead of water vapor, so that the humidified air is not excessively moist, the human body is not uncomfortable, and water is saved. In addition, the humidifying device further comprises a water dividing part. After the water diversion part receives water injection from an external water source, the water is divided into multiple paths and then distributed to different areas of the water absorption part, so that the water quantity of each area of the water absorption part is more uniform, and the humidifying efficiency is higher.

Further, in the humidifying device of the present utility model, a water tank is provided below the humidifying box to serve as an external water source in the humidifying process, and water is supplied to the water diversion portion through a water pump. And the bottom of the humidifying box is provided with a plurality of water return holes so as to allow water dripped by the water absorbing part to flow back to the water tank through the plurality of water return holes, thereby realizing the recycling of the water, saving the water and reducing the water adding times.

The above, as well as additional objectives, advantages, and features of the present utility model will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of a specific embodiment of the present utility model when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Drawings

Some specific embodiments of the utility model will be described in detail hereinafter by way of example and not by way of limitation with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts or portions. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of a humidifying device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

fig. 2 is an exploded schematic view of the humidifying device shown in fig. 1;

fig. 3 is a plan view of a water dividing part in the humidifying device shown in fig. 2;

FIG. 4 is a schematic front view of an air conditioner according to one embodiment of the present utility model;

fig. 5 is a schematic side view of the air conditioner shown in fig. 4.

Detailed Description

A humidifying device for an air conditioner and a corresponding air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model will be described with reference to fig. 1 to 5. Where the terms "front", "rear", "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "transverse", etc., refer to an orientation or positional relationship based on that shown in the drawings, this is merely for convenience in describing the utility model and to simplify the description, and does not indicate or imply that the referenced devices or elements must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the utility model.

The terms "first," "second," and the like are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defining "a first", "a second", etc. may include at least one, i.e. one or more, of the feature, either explicitly or implicitly. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless specifically defined otherwise. When a feature "comprises or includes" a feature or some of its coverage, this indicates that other features are not excluded and may further include other features, unless expressly stated otherwise.

Unless specifically stated or limited otherwise, the terms "mounted," "connected," "secured," "coupled," and the like should be construed broadly, as they may be fixed, removable, or integral, for example; can be mechanically or electrically connected; either directly or indirectly, through intermediaries, or both, may be in communication with each other or in interaction with each other, unless expressly defined otherwise. Those of ordinary skill in the art will understand the specific meaning of the terms described above in the present utility model as the case may be.

The embodiment of the utility model provides an air conditioner and a humidifying device thereof. The air conditioner is used for conditioning indoor air, including adjusting temperature, humidity, air quality of the air, humidifying the indoor air, dehumidifying, introducing fresh air, and the like. The air conditioner may be constituted by an evaporator, a condenser, a compressor, a throttle device and other necessary elements to form a vapor compression refrigeration cycle system to output cool/hot air through a fan to achieve cooling and heating of an indoor environment.

The air conditioner of the embodiment of the utility model can be a household air conditioner or a central air conditioner. Specifically, the specific form of the air conditioner can be various forms such as split wall hanging type, split vertical type, integral type, patio type and the like.

The embodiment of the utility model does not limit the concrete form of the air conditioner.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of a humidifying device 50 according to an embodiment of the present utility model; fig. 2 is an exploded schematic view of the humidifying device 50 shown in fig. 1.

As shown in fig. 1 and 2, the humidifying device 50 of the embodiment of the present utility model may generally include a humidifying box 120, a water absorbing portion 300, and a water dividing portion 200.

The humidifying box 120 has a box shape, which defines an accommodating space. Humidification cartridge 120 is provided with an air inlet 121 and an air outlet 122.

The water absorbing part 300 is disposed in the humidifying box 120, and may be made of a material that is easy to absorb water, such as absorbent cotton. The water dividing part 200 is disposed inside the humidifying box 120 and above the water absorbing part 300. The water diversion portion 200 is configured to receive water from an external water source and divide the water into multiple paths to be respectively distributed to different areas of the water absorption portion 300. The external air flow enters the humidifying box 120 through the air inlet 121, flows through the water absorbing part 300 to increase the humidity, achieves the purpose of humidification, and flows out through the air outlet 122. The external air stream may be indoor air or may be a conditioned air stream of an air conditioner, such as a cool air stream, a hot air stream, a fresh air stream, etc.

The humidifying device 50 of the embodiment of the present utility model includes a humidifying box 120 and a water absorbing portion 300. After the external air flows into the humidifying box 120 and flows through the water absorbing part 300, some moisture is absorbed from the water absorbing part 300, and the humidifying purpose is achieved. Compared with the scheme of blowing water vapor to the indoor environment, the method directly sucks air into the humidifying box 120 for humidifying treatment, the blown air flow main body is still air instead of water vapor, so that the humidified air is not excessively moist, people feel uncomfortable, and water is saved. Further, the humidifying device 50 further includes a water dividing portion 200. After receiving the water from the external water source, the water diversion unit 200 divides the water into multiple paths and distributes the water to different areas of the water absorption unit 300, so that the water amount of each area of the water absorption unit 300 is more uniform, and the humidifying efficiency is higher.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 1 and 2, a blower 400 is provided at the air inlet 121 for urging air flow through the air inlet 121 into the humidification cartridge 120. I.e., the humidification process is accelerated by the flow of air from the outside into the humidification cartridge 120 and then out of the humidification cartridge 120 through the air outlet 122. The fan 400 may be an axial flow fan with its air inlet side facing the outside of the humidification cartridge 120 and its air outlet side facing the inside of the humidification cartridge 120.

Of course, in some alternative embodiments, the blower 400 may also be disposed at the air outlet 122, or the blower 400 may be disposed inside the humidification cartridge 120.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 2, the water absorbing part 300 may be made to include a plurality of sub water absorbing parts 301, each sub water absorbing part 301 having a plate shape and being arranged at intervals in a thickness direction (z-axis direction) thereof such that each adjacent two sub water absorbing parts 301 have a space therebetween to allow the air flow to pass therethrough. The thickness direction of the sub-water absorbing portions 301 is perpendicular to the air flow direction (x direction) of the air inlet 121 so that the air flow enters the space between adjacent sub-water absorbing portions 301. Specifically, each sub-absorbent portion 301 may be a plate-like absorbent cotton.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 1 and 2, the humidifying device 50 further includes a water tank 110 and a water pump 500. The water tank 110 is opened at an upper side for holding water, and the humidifying box 120 is installed above the water tank 110. Specifically, the humidifying box 120 may be fixed to the water tank 110 by means of a clamping connection, a threaded connection, or the like, or may be simply stacked above the water tank 110 for disassembly. The water may be added to the water tank 110 by a user, or the water tank 110 may receive condensed water generated on the surface of the evaporator when the air conditioner is operated, or both.

The water outlet pipe 520 of the water pump 500 is connected to the water diversion portion 200, and the water pump 500 serves to deliver water in the water tank 110 to the water diversion portion 200. Specifically, the water pump 500 may be provided in the water tank 110.

The bottom of the humidifying box 120 may be provided with a plurality of water return holes 125 to allow water dropped from the water absorbing part 300 to flow back to the water tank 110 through the plurality of water return holes 125, thereby realizing water recycling, saving water, reducing water adding times, and facilitating use by users.

As shown in fig. 1 and 2, the water outlet pipe 520 may be extended upward above the humidifying box 120 after being extended from the inside of the water tank 110. Then, the water outlet end of the water outlet pipe 520 passes through the top wall 1201 of the humidifying box 120 to reach above the water dividing portion 200. Or the water outlet end A of the water outlet pipe 520 is connected with the water receiving pipe 128 fixed on the top wall 1201 of the humidifying box 120, and the outlet of the water receiving pipe 128 is positioned above the water dividing part 200, as shown in fig. 2.

As shown in fig. 2, a side wall top of the water tank 110 may be provided with a convex yielding section 113 to yield the water outlet pipe 520, so that the water outlet pipe 520 may extend from the inside of the water tank 110, so as to avoid the water outlet pipe 520 from being unable to extend due to the top of the water tank 110 being completely blocked by the humidifying box 120. In addition, the relief section 113 may correspond to a water adding nozzle for the convenience of the user to add water.

Further, as shown in fig. 2, the humidifying device 50 may further include a bracket 126, where the bracket 126 is fixed to the humidifying box 120 and is located below the humidifying box 120. The water pump 500 is mounted to the bracket 126. Specifically, the bracket 126 may include two vertical rods extending downward from the bottom wall of the humidifying cartridge 120, and the water pump 500 is installed between the two vertical rods. The water pump 500 is indirectly installed on the humidifying box 120 through the bracket 126 instead of the water tank 110 in the present embodiment, so that the structure of the water tank 110 is simpler, and the water tank 110 is convenient to be taken down for water feeding and cleaning.

Further, the humidifying device 50 may further include a float 700. The float 700 is installed on the bracket 126 and positioned at the bottom of the water tank 110 so as to send a low water level indication signal to the controller due to the reduced buoyancy when the water level is lower than a predetermined level (when the water level is lower than the upper surface of the float 700, the float 700 is exposed to cause the reduced buoyancy). After receiving the signal, the controller determines that the water in the water tank 110 is insufficient, and water needs to be added, and can send a prompt for water needs to be added to a user, for example, display prompt characters, light an alarm indicator lamp and the like.

Fig. 3 is a plan view of the water dividing portion 200 in the humidifying device 50 shown in fig. 2.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 2 and 3, the water dividing part 200 has a disk shape with an opened upper side, which has one central water inlet chamber 292 and a plurality of water dividing chambers 211. The plurality of water distribution cavities 211 are surrounded around and communicated with the central water inlet cavity 292, each water distribution cavity 211 is provided with a water leakage hole 213, the central water inlet cavity 292 is used for receiving water injected from an external water source, and after the water is distributed to the plurality of water distribution cavities 211 again, the water flows to the water absorbing part 300 through the water leakage holes 213. For example, in fig. 2, the water receiving tube 128 of the top wall of the humidifying box 120 may be directed toward the central water inlet chamber 292 so as to fill the central water inlet chamber 292 with water.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 2 and 3, the water diversion portion 200 includes a tray 210, a central baffle ring 290, and a plurality of separators 280.

The tray 210 may include a bottom wall 215 and a blocking wall 216, the blocking wall 216 extending upward from an edge of the bottom wall 215 to block a space for water.

The central baffle ring 290 extends upwardly from the bottom wall 215 of the tray 210 and defines a central water inlet chamber 292 therein, the central baffle ring 290 defining a plurality of water distribution openings 296 circumferentially aligned therewith. The central containment ring may in particular be a circular ring in order to make the distribution of water more uniform.

The plurality of spacers 280 divergently extend outwardly from the outer peripheral wall of the central retaining ring 290, and the inner surface of the retaining wall 216 of the terminal connecting disc body 210 is connected at the bottom to the bottom wall of the disc body 210 such that a water diversion cavity 211 is defined between each adjacent two of the spacers 280, the water diversion cavity 211 communicating with at least one water diversion port 296. After entering the central water inlet chamber 292, water enters each water diversion chamber 211 from each water diversion port 296, thereby realizing uniform distribution of water.

Of course, it is preferable to form the water diversion portion 200 as an integrally formed unitary piece, such as integrally injection molded.

In another aspect, an embodiment of the utility model provides an air conditioner. The air conditioner includes the humidifying device 50 as described in any of the above embodiments.

FIG. 4 is a schematic front view of an air conditioner according to one embodiment of the present utility model; fig. 5 is a schematic side view of the air conditioner shown in fig. 4.

The air conditioner of the embodiment of the utility model can be a household air conditioner or a central air conditioner. Specifically, the specific form of the air conditioner can be various forms such as split wall hanging type, split vertical type, integral type, patio type and the like. The embodiment of the utility model does not limit the concrete form of the air conditioner. Fig. 4 and 5 illustrate an indoor unit of a floor air conditioner.

As shown in fig. 4 and 5, the indoor unit of the air conditioner may include a casing 10, an air inlet is formed in the casing 10 for sucking indoor air, and an air outlet 12 is formed in the casing 10 for blowing an air flow of air, which may be cool air, hot air, purified air, fresh air, etc., to an indoor environment to complete an air conditioning process of the indoor environment. The humidifying device 50 is used for humidifying the intake air flow or the supply air flow of the air conditioner

The humidifying device 50 may be disposed in the lower space of the cabinet 10. The front side of the casing 10 is provided with a lower panel 20 which can be opened and closed, and after the lower panel 20 is opened, the humidifying device 50 can be exposed so as to perform related operations such as water adding.

By now it should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that while a number of exemplary embodiments of the utility model have been shown and described herein in detail, many other variations or modifications of the utility model consistent with the principles of the utility model may be directly ascertained or inferred from the present disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model. Accordingly, the scope of the present utility model should be understood and deemed to cover all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A humidifying device for an air conditioner, characterized by comprising:

the humidifying box is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet;

a water absorbing part which is arranged in the humidifying box; and

2. The humidifying device according to claim 1, wherein,

the water diversion part is in a disc shape with an open upper side and is provided with a central water inlet cavity and a plurality of water diversion cavities;

3. The humidifying apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the water dividing portion includes:

a tray body;

4. The humidifying device according to claim 1, wherein,

the water absorbing parts comprise a plurality of sub water absorbing parts, each of the sub water absorbing parts is plate-shaped and is arranged at intervals along the thickness direction of the sub water absorbing parts, so that each two adjacent sub water absorbing parts are provided with intervals to allow air flow to flow through;

5. The humidifying device according to claim 1, wherein,

the air inlet is provided with a fan for promoting air flow to enter the humidifying box through the air inlet.

6. The humidifying device according to claim 1, further comprising:

7. The humidifying device according to claim 6, wherein,

the water outlet pipe extends upwards to the upper part of the humidifying box after extending out of the water tank;

8. The humidifying apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising:

the bracket is fixed on the humidifying box and is positioned below the humidifying box;

the water pump is mounted on the bracket.

9. The humidifying apparatus according to claim 8, further comprising:

and the buoy is arranged on the bracket and positioned at the bottom of the water tank, so that when the water level is lower than a preset height, a low water level prompt signal is sent to the controller due to the reduction of the buoyancy.

10. An air conditioner comprising the humidifying device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.