CN220229415U - Water storage and water level detection flow channel structure and air conditioner using same - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water storage and water level detection flow passage structure and an air conditioner applying the same, comprising a lower water tank part, a water absorption filter material and a water storage tank; the lower water tank part forms a water storage main flow passage according to the shape of the water absorption filter material, and at least one part of the water absorption filter material is soaked in water in the water storage main flow passage; the air conditioner also comprises a low water level probe connected with the main control signal and used for detecting the water level of the water storage main runner; when the water level in the water storage main flow passage does not reach the detection position of the low water level probe, the water storage tank is opened to supplement water to the water absorption filter material and the water storage main flow passage; when the water level in the water storage main runner reaches the detection position of the low water level probe, the water storage tank is closed. The water level of the water storage main flow channel is detected through the low water level probe, and then the water storage tank is opened or closed, so that the water level of the water storage main flow channel is always kept at a very low depth, most of water storage is located in the relatively airtight water storage tank, and a small amount of water storage is located in the water storage main flow channel, so that the freshness of the water storage can be maintained.

Description

Water storage and water level detection flow channel structure and air conditioner using same

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a water storage and water level detection flow passage structure and an air conditioner using the same.

Background

With the increase of living standards, various air conditioners are increasingly used in homes, offices, carriages and the like, for example, humidifiers, air-purifying humidifiers, evaporative cooling fans, water-cooled air conditioners and the like.

The air conditioner is provided with the air outlet devices such as the fan or the blower fan, and the water absorbing filter material capable of absorbing a certain amount of water is required to be arranged, and the air inlet or the air outlet channel of the air outlet device is used for carrying out the water absorbed by the water absorbing filter material into the air through the water absorbing filter material, so that the functions of humidifying or refrigerating and the like are completed.

In the prior art, a section of water-absorbing filter material is generally soaked in a lower water tank, and water is absorbed into the water-absorbing filter material by the natural water absorption effect of the water-absorbing filter material; however, the effectiveness of the water-absorbing filter material is limited, and the whole water-absorbing filter material can be in a wet state only by immersing a certain proportion of the water-absorbing filter material in water (namely, a certain amount of water is required to be stored in a lower water tank), so that the air-receiving area of the water-absorbing filter material is small, the effectiveness of functions such as humidification or refrigeration is poor, and in addition, bacteria and mosquitoes are easy to breed when a certain amount of water is stored in the lower water tank, and a series of problems such as odor are caused.

In summary, how to control the water storage in the air conditioner to a certain depth is a problem to be solved.

Disclosure of Invention

The utility model aims to provide a water storage and water level detection flow passage structure and an air conditioner using the same, which can control the water storage in the air conditioner to a certain depth.

In order to achieve the above purpose, the present utility model provides the following technical solutions: the water storage and level detection flow passage structure is applied to an air conditioner, and the air conditioner at least comprises a lower water tank part, a water absorption filter material and a water storage tank; at least one part of the lower water tank part forms a water storage main flow passage according to the shape of the water absorbing filter material, and at least one part of the water absorbing filter material is soaked in water in the water storage main flow passage; the air conditioner further comprises a low water level probe connected with the main control signal, and the low water level probe is accommodated and supported in the lower water tank part and is used for detecting the water level of the water storage main flow channel; when the water level in the water storage main flow passage does not reach the detection position of the low water level probe, the water storage tank is opened to supplement water to the water absorption filter material and the water storage main flow passage; when the water level in the water storage main flow passage reaches the detection position of the low water level probe, the water storage tank is closed, so that the water level of the water storage main flow passage stops rising.

In the technical scheme, the water storage main runner is branched and forms a water level detection branch runner, and the water level detection branch runner is communicated with the water storage main runner and the water level is level; the detection position of the low water level probe is arranged in the water level detection branch flow passage; when the water level in the water level detection branch flow passage does not reach the detection position of the low water level probe, the water storage tank is opened so as to supplement water to the water absorption filter material and the water storage main flow passage; when the water level in the water level detection branch flow passage reaches the detection position of the low water level probe, the water storage tank is closed, so that the water level of the water storage main flow passage stops rising.

In the above technical scheme, the bottom plate of the lower water tank part is pulled up to form a wall so as to enclose the water storage main flow passage and the water level detection branch flow passage.

In the above technical scheme, the distance between the detection position of the low water level probe and the bottom plate of the lower water tank part is L1, the height of the water absorbing filter material is L2, then L1: l2=0.05 to 0.15.

In the above technical solution, the air conditioner further includes a high water level probe connected with the main control signal, the high water level probe being accommodated and supported in the lower water tank portion for detecting a water level in the lower water tank portion; when the water level in the lower water tank part reaches the detection position of the high water level probe, the water storage tank is forcibly closed, so that the water level of the lower water tank part stops rising.

In the technical scheme, the water storage capacity of the lower water tank part is larger than that of the water storage tank.

The air conditioner comprises the water storage and water level detection flow passage structure, an upper shell component, a sprinkler, an opening valve component and a fan component; the upper shell component and the lower water tank are combined with each other from top to bottom, and the sprinkler, the water absorbing filter material, the water storage tank, the fan component and the valve opening component are all accommodated and supported in the inner cavities of the upper shell component and the lower water tank; the sprinkler is used for receiving water from the water storage tank and distributing the water to all parts of the water absorbing filter material according to the shape of the water absorbing filter material; the upper shell component and/or the lower water tank part are/is provided with an air inlet and outlet structure, the fan component can drive air flow to enter the upper shell component and the lower water tank part from at least one part of the air inlet and outlet structure, and after passing through the water absorbing filter material, the air flow is discharged out of the upper shell component and/or the lower water tank part from at least the other part of the air inlet and outlet structure; when the water level in the water storage main flow channel does not reach the detection position of the low water level probe, the valve opening assembly opens the water storage tank under the driving signal of the main control so as to supplement water to the water absorption filter material and the water storage main flow channel through the sprinkler; when the water level in the water storage main flow channel reaches the detection position of the low water level probe, the valve opening assembly closes the water storage tank under the driving signal of the main control, so that the water level of the water storage main flow channel stops rising.

In the technical scheme, the sprinkler forms a water diversion flow passage according to the shape of the water absorption filter material, and a plurality of water sprinkling holes are distributed on the water diversion flow passage; the sprinkler also forms a water receiving part which is communicated with the water diversion flow passage, or is positioned in the water diversion flow passage; the water storage tank, the sprinkler and the water absorbing filter material are sequentially arranged in the upper shell component and the lower water tank part from top to bottom, and the water diversion flow passage of the sprinkler and the water absorbing filter material are mutually aligned in the vertical direction, so that water stored in the water storage tank can fall into the water receiving part of the sprinkler and flow into the water diversion flow passage, and then the water can be sprayed onto the water absorbing filter material through a plurality of water spraying holes.

In the technical scheme, the water storage tank comprises a water tank body and a water valve assembly; a water outlet is formed at the bottom of the water tank body, and a water valve installation seat is formed in the water outlet; the water valve assembly comprises a valve core and a spring, and valve plates and extension ribs are respectively arranged at two ends of the valve core; the valve core penetrates into a water valve mounting seat of the water tank body, so that the valve plate is positioned at the inner side of the water outlet, the extension rib is positioned at the outer side of the water outlet, and two ends of the spring respectively prop against the water valve mounting seat and the extension rib of the valve core; the water outlet of the water tank body is mutually aligned with the water receiving part of the sprinkler, and when the water valve assembly is jacked up by the valve opening assembly, water stored in the water tank body can fall into the water receiving part of the sprinkler through the water outlet.

In the technical scheme, the valve opening assembly comprises a valve opening connecting rod, a sealing valve and an electromagnetic push rod connected with a main control signal; the sealing valve comprises a sealing valve plate with elasticity and a sealing valve rod with rigidity, wherein the sealing valve rod is encapsulated in the sealing valve plate; the sealing valve plate is pressed into the water receiving part of the sprinkler, and the sealing valve rod penetrates through the water receiving part of the sprinkler; the valve opening connecting rod is pivoted on the sprinkler/in the upper shell assembly, and the electromagnetic push rod can link the valve opening connecting rod to swing; the water outlet of the water tank body enters the water receiving part of the sprinkler; when the electromagnetic push rod drives the valve opening connecting rod to swing to a first position, a sealing valve rod of the sealing valve is jacked up to jack up a valve core of a water valve assembly of the water storage tank, so that the valve plate is separated from the water outlet; when the electromagnetic push rod is linked with the valve opening connecting rod to swing to a second position, the sealing valve rod of the sealing valve is released, and the valve core of the water valve assembly of the water storage tank returns under the action of the spring, so that the valve plate is attached to the water outlet.

Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects that: according to the water storage and water level detection flow passage structure and the air conditioner using the same, the water level of the water storage main flow passage is detected through the low water level probe, and then the water storage tank is opened or closed, so that the water level of the water storage main flow passage can be accurately controlled, the water level of the water storage main flow passage is always kept at a very low depth, most of the water storage is positioned in the relatively airtight water storage tank, a small amount of the water storage is positioned in the water storage main flow passage, the freshness of the water storage can be maintained, a series of problems such as bacteria, mosquitoes and odor are prevented from breeding, the water absorbing filter material can be dried rapidly when the air conditioner is stopped, the water absorbing filter material is prevented from being soaked by water for a long time, and meanwhile the water storage in the water storage tank does not participate in humidification filter element circulation, and is not easy to be odorized.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a structural view of a water storage and level detection flow path structure in the present utility model.

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the present utility model.

Fig. 3 is an exploded view of the present utility model.

Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the present utility model.

Fig. 5 is a partial enlarged view of a in fig. 4.

Fig. 6 is a view showing the cooperation of the sprinkler and the water absorbing filter according to the present utility model.

Fig. 7 is an exploded view of the sprinkler, water absorbing filter and filter support frame of the present utility model.

Fig. 8 is a partial enlarged view of B in fig. 7.

The reference numerals are: 1. a lower tank portion; 11. a water storage main flow passage; 12. a water level detection branch flow passage; 13. a wall; 2. a water-absorbing filter material; 3. a water storage tank; 31. a water tank body; 311. a water outlet; 312. a water valve mounting seat; 32. a water valve assembly; 321. a valve core; 322. a valve plate; 323. an inclined surface attaching part; 324. a spring; 325. extending the rib; 4. a filter support; 41. a support base plate; 42. a support column; 5. a sprinkler; 51. a water diversion flow passage; 52. a water spraying hole; 53. a water receiving part; 54. a guide flow path; 55. a bottom plate portion; 56. side rib portions; 57. a diversion slope; 58. a structure mounting portion; 6. an inner case; 61. an air guiding part; 62. a water tank supporting portion; 63. a second ventilation grille; 64. a water outlet grille; 7. an upper case; 71. a side air inlet; 72. horizontal connecting ribs; 73. a first ventilation grille; 74. vertical connecting ribs; 75. an air outlet grille; 8. a valve opening assembly; 81. an electromagnetic push rod; 82. a valve opening connecting rod; 83. a sealing valve; 831. a sealing valve plate; 832. sealing the valve rod; 9. a fan assembly; 91. a motor; 92. a fan blade; 101. a low water level probe; 102. a high water level probe.

Detailed Description

The following description of the embodiments of the present utility model will be made clearly and completely with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which it is apparent that the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present utility model, but not all embodiments. All other embodiments, which can be made by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the utility model without making any inventive effort, are intended to be within the scope of the utility model.

The embodiment provides a water storage and water level detection flow channel structure, which is applied to air conditioners such as a humidifier, an air purification humidifier, an evaporative cooling fan, a water-cooling air conditioner and the like and is used for providing a certain water storage function for the air conditioner.

Referring to fig. 1 to 5, the air conditioner at least comprises a lower water tank part 1, a water absorbing filter material 2 and a water storage tank 3; wherein the lower water tank part 1 is an engineering plastic tank with an opening at the upper end, and the water absorbing filter material 2 is a grid-shaped structure body formed by stacking water absorbing paper or water absorbing fibers.

At least a part of the lower water tank part 1 forms a water storage main flow channel 11 according to the shape of the water absorption filter material 2, and at least a part of the water absorption filter material 2 is soaked in water in the water storage main flow channel 11; the air conditioner further comprises a low water level probe 101 connected with the main control signal, wherein the low water level probe 101 is a contact type water level probe which can send out one level signal when water is not detected, and send out another level signal when water is detected, and the low water level probe 101 is accommodated and supported in the lower water tank part 1 and used for detecting the water level of the water storage main flow channel 11; when the water level in the water storage main flow passage 11 does not reach the detection position of the low water level probe 101, the water storage tank 3 is opened to supplement water to the water absorption filter material 2 and the water storage main flow passage 11; when the water level in the water storage main flow passage 11 reaches the detection position of the low water level probe 101, the water storage tank 3 is closed, and the water level of the water storage main flow passage 11 stops rising.

Specifically, the water storage main runner 11 is branched to form a water level detection branch runner 12, and the water level detection branch runner 12 is communicated with the water storage main runner 11 and the water surfaces are level; the detection position of the low water level probe 101 is set in the water level detection branch flow passage 12; when the water level in the water level detection branch flow passage 12 does not reach the detection position of the low water level probe 101, the water storage tank 3 is opened to supplement water to the water absorption filter material 2 and the water storage main flow passage 11; when the water level in the water level detection branch flow passage 12 reaches the detection position of the low water level probe 101, the water storage tank 3 is closed, and the water level of the water storage main flow passage 11 stops rising.

Further specifically, the bottom plate of the lower tank portion 1 is lifted to form a wall 13 to enclose the water storage main flow passage 11 and the water level detection branch flow passage 12, and in practice, the wall 13 is integrally injection-molded with the lower tank portion 1.

Further, the distance between the detection position of the low water level probe 101 and the bottom plate of the lower tank portion 1 is L1, and the height of the water absorbing filter 2 is L2, then L1: l2=0.05 to 0.15; the ratio can furthest reduce the water storage depth of the lower water tank part 1, and can meet the water absorption efficiency of the water absorption filter material 2, so that the water absorption filter material 2 is always kept in a wet state.

Further, the air conditioner further includes a high water level probe 102 connected to the main control signal, the high water level probe 102 being accommodated and supported in the lower tank part 1 for detecting a water level in the lower tank part 1; when the water level in the lower tank portion 1 reaches the detection position of the high water level probe 102, the water storage tank 3 is forcibly closed (which can be achieved by setting the control priority of the high water level probe 102 to be higher than that of the low water level probe 101, or the signal of the high water level probe 102 can be used as a trigger signal of an interrupt program), so that the water level of the lower tank portion 1 stops rising; after the high water level probe 102 is arranged, when the low water level probe 101 fails, the water storage tank 3 can be forcibly closed when the water level in the lower water tank part 1 reaches a certain degree, so that the water level of the lower water tank part 1 stops rising.

Further, the water storage capacity of the lower tank part 1 is larger than that of the water storage tank 3, and in an extreme case, if one or more of the low water level probe 101, the high water level probe 102 and the valve opening assembly 8 is failed, the water storage in the water storage tank 3 inevitably enters the lower tank part 1 completely, and the water storage can be prevented from flowing out of the air conditioner, so that the damage to home decoration, furniture and electric appliances of a user can be avoided.

The embodiment also provides an air conditioner, which comprises the water storage and water level detection flow passage structure, and further comprises an upper shell component, a sprinkler 5, a valve opening component 8 and a fan component 9.

Wherein the sprinkler 5 is an engineering plastic workpiece formed by integral injection molding; it can be understood that the air conditioner further comprises a main control, and the main control is an MCU (micro control unit) such as a singlechip or a digital chip and the like and is carried on a Printed Circuit Board (PCB).

The upper shell component and the lower water tank part 1 are mutually combined from top to bottom, and the sprinkler 5, the water absorbing filter material 2, the water storage tank 3, the fan component 9 and the valve opening component 8 are all accommodated and supported in the inner cavities of the upper shell component and the lower water tank part 1; the sprinkler 5 is used for receiving water from the water storage tank 3 and distributing the water to each part of the water absorption filter material 2 according to the shape of the water absorption filter material 2; the upper shell component and/or the lower water tank part 1 are/is provided with an air inlet and outlet structure, and the fan component 9 can drive air flow to enter the upper shell component and the lower water tank part 1 from at least one part of the air inlet and outlet structure, and is discharged out of the upper shell component and/or the lower water tank part 1 from at least the other part of the air inlet and outlet structure after passing through the water absorbing filter material 2; when the water level in the water storage main flow channel 11 does not reach the detection position of the low water level probe 101, the valve opening assembly 8 opens the water storage tank 3 under the driving signal of the main control so as to supplement water to the water absorption filter material 2 and the water storage main flow channel 11 through the sprinkler 5; when the water level in the water storage main flow channel 11 reaches the detection position of the low water level probe 101, the valve opening assembly 8 closes the water storage tank 3 under the driving signal of the main control, so that the water level of the water storage main flow channel 11 stops rising.

Referring to fig. 6 to 8, the sprinkler 5 forms a water diversion channel 51 according to the shape of the water absorbing filter material 2, and a plurality of sprinkler holes 52 are arranged on the water diversion channel 51; the sprinkler 5 is further formed with a water receiving portion 53, the water receiving portion 53 being communicated with the water diversion flow passage 51, or the water receiving portion 53 being located in the water diversion flow passage 51; the water storage tank 3, the sprinkler 5 and the water absorbing filter material 2 are sequentially arranged in the upper shell component and the lower water tank part 1 from top to bottom, and the water diversion channel 51 of the sprinkler 5 and the water absorbing filter material 2 are mutually aligned in the vertical direction, so that water in the water storage tank 3 can fall into the water receiving part 53 of the sprinkler 5 and flow into the water diversion channel 51, and then are sprayed onto the water absorbing filter material 2 through a plurality of water spraying holes 52.

In the present embodiment, the water receiving portion 53 of the sprinkler 5 communicates with the water diversion flow passage 51 through the guide flow passage 54.

Specifically, the sprinkler 5 includes a bottom plate portion 55, and side rib portions 56 are formed by pulling up both sides of the bottom plate portion 55 to enclose the water diversion channel 51, the water receiving portion 53, and the guide channel 54, respectively, and at this time, the water diversion channel 51, the water receiving portion 53, and the guide channel 54 are all capable of supplying water to flow therein; in practice, the bottom plate portion 55 is integrally injection molded with the side rib portions 56 to constitute the sprinkler 5; the water spray holes 52 are arranged at the bottom plate portion 55, and in practice, the water spray holes 52 are small through holes penetrating the bottom plate portion 55.

Further, at least one side rib portion 56 at the water diversion flow passage 51 forms a diversion slope 57 inclined toward the water spray hole 52 so that water in the water diversion flow passage 51 can be guided toward the water spray hole 52.

Further, the water absorbing filter material 2 is one of ring, semi-ring, bar and curve, and the water diversion channel 51 of the sprinkler 5 is matched with the shape of the water absorbing filter material 2.

Taking this embodiment as an example, the water absorbing filter material 2 is square annular, and correspondingly, the water diversion channel 51 of the sprinkler 5 is square annular; the water receiving portion 53 of the sprinkler 5 is circular, is located in the surrounding of the water diversion flow passage 51, and communicates with the water diversion flow passage 51 through two guide flow passages 54, and at this time, the guide flow passages 54 also serve as a supporting base for the water receiving portion 53.

Further, the distributed water supply structure of the embodiment further comprises a filter support frame 4; the filter material support frame 4 comprises a support bottom plate 41 and a plurality of support columns 42, wherein the support bottom plate 41 is a flat plate made of engineering plastic, and the support columns 42 are engineering plastic rod bodies; the two ends of the supporting column 42 are respectively fixed with the supporting bottom plate 41 and the sprinkler 5 (the fixing mode can be screw locking or buckling connection); the water absorbing filter 2 is supported and formed by the support columns 42 and/or the support base plate 41, that is, the water absorbing filter 2 is spread and formed into a certain shape by the support columns 42 and/or the support base plate 41.

Specifically, the water storage tank 3 comprises a water tank body 31 and a water valve assembly 32, wherein the water tank body 31 is made of engineering plastic; a water outlet 311 is formed at the bottom of the water tank body 31, a water valve mounting seat 312 is formed in the water outlet 311, and in practice, the water outlet 311 and the water valve mounting seat 312 are integrally injection molded with the water tank body 31; the water valve assembly 32 comprises a valve core 321 and a spring 324, the valve core 321 is a rod body made of engineering plastic, two ends of the valve core 321 are respectively provided with a valve plate 322 and an extension rib 325, in the embodiment, the valve plate 322 is a silica gel or rubber sheet body inserted on the valve core 321, and the extension rib 325 is a part formed by extending the valve core 321 in the radial direction; the valve core 321 penetrates into the water valve mounting seat 312 of the water tank body 31, so that the valve plate 322 is positioned at the inner side of the water outlet 311, the extension rib 325 is positioned at the outer side of the water outlet 311, and two ends of the spring 324 respectively prop against the water valve mounting seat 312 and the extension rib 325 of the valve core 321; when the valve core 321 is pushed to the inside of the water outlet 311 by external axial force, the spring 324 is compressed, the valve plate 322 leaves the water outlet 311, and the water stored in the water tank body 31 can flow to the outside through the water outlet 311; when the axial force is removed, the spring 324 is reset, the valve plate 322 props against the water outlet 311, the water outlet 311 is closed, and the water stored in the water tank body 31 is not discharged any more; the water outlet 311 of the water tank body 31 and the water receiving part 53 of the sprinkler 5 are mutually aligned, and when the water valve assembly 32 is pushed up, the water stored in the water tank body 31 can fall into the water receiving part 53 of the sprinkler 5 through the water outlet 311.

Further, a slope attaching portion 323 is formed on a side of the valve plate 322 of the water valve assembly 32, which contacts the water outlet 311; the slope bonding portion 323 is bonded to the water outlet 311 of the tank body 31, so that the sealing degree of the water outlet 311 can be improved.

Specifically, the valve opening assembly 8 comprises a valve opening connecting rod 82, a sealing valve 83 and an electromagnetic push rod 81 connected with a main control signal, wherein the valve opening connecting rod 82 is a rod body made of engineering plastic or metal, and the electromagnetic push rod 81 has two action positions, namely a push rod pushing position and a push rod pulling position under the control of the main control; the sealing valve 83 comprises a sealing valve plate 831 having elasticity and a sealing valve rod 832 having rigidity, the sealing valve rod 832 is encapsulated in the sealing valve plate 831, in this embodiment, the sealing valve plate 831 is made of silica gel or rubber, the sealing valve rod 832 is made of metal, and the sealing valve rod 832 are encapsulated into a whole through an in-mold injection molding process; the sealing valve plate 831 is pressed into the water receiving portion 53 of the sprinkler 5, the sealing valve rod 832 passes through the water receiving portion 53 of the sprinkler 5, in this embodiment, the water receiving portion 53 is provided with a through hole for the sealing valve rod 832 to pass through, but due to the sealing of the sealing valve plate 831, the water receiving portion 53 cannot leak water; the valve opening connecting rod 82 is pivoted on the sprinkler 5/in the upper shell component (pivoted on the bottom of the sprinkler 5 in the embodiment), and the electromagnetic push rod 81 can be linked to swing the valve opening connecting rod 82 (specifically, the front end of the push rod of the electromagnetic push rod 81 is connected with one end of the valve opening connecting rod 82); the water outlet 311 of the water tank body 31 enters the water receiving part 53 of the sprinkler 5; when the electromagnetic push rod 81 is linked with the valve opening connecting rod 82 to swing to the first position, the sealing valve rod 832 of the sealing valve 83 is jacked up to jack the valve core 321 of the water valve assembly 32 of the water storage tank 3, so that the valve plate 322 is separated from the water outlet 311, and the water outlet 311 of the water storage tank 3 can be opened in this way; when the electromagnetic push rod 81 is linked with the valve opening connecting rod 82 to swing to the second position, the sealing valve rod 832 of the sealing valve 83 is released, the valve core 321 of the water valve assembly 32 of the water storage tank 3 returns under the action of the spring 324, so that the valve plate 322 is attached to the water outlet 311, and in this way, the water outlet 311 of the water storage tank 3 can be closed.

If the floating ball valve opening assembly 8 in the prior art is adopted, the floating ball valve opening assembly 8 is difficult to provide larger return force for the water valve assembly 32 due to the influence of factors such as manufacturing tolerance of the lever, locking of a rotating shaft caused by scale generated by immersing the lever in water, small volume of the floating ball, flowing of water storage and the like, so that a certain gap is generated between the water valve assembly 32 and the water outlet 311 of the water tank body 31, and the water storage of the water tank body 31 leaks; the air conditioner of the embodiment adopts the mode of linking the electromagnetic push rod 81 and the valve opening connecting rod 82 to realize the opening and closing actions of the water valve assembly 32 of the water storage tank 3, and structurally solves the technical problems of the floating ball type valve opening assembly 8.

Specifically, the upper shell assembly comprises an inner shell 6 and an upper shell 7, wherein the inner shell 6 and the upper shell 7 are half shells made of engineering plastics; the inner shell 6 and the upper shell 7 are sleeved in sequence from inside to outside, and a gap is formed between the inner shell 6 and the upper shell 7, and air can flow in the gap; the lower tank part 1 and the upper case 7 are sequentially joined from bottom to top to constitute the outer case of the air conditioner; further specifically, the bottom edge of the upper case 7 is folded inward to form a horizontal connection rib 72, and the inner case 6 is fixed to the horizontal connection rib 72; in addition, the bottom edge of the upper shell 7 also extends downwards, forming a vertical connection rib 74, the lower tank part 1 being in interference fit and/or snap-fit with the vertical connection rib 74 of the upper shell 7.

A structural mounting portion 58 is formed within the sprinkler 5, the structural mounting portion 58 being based on a grid-like base plate for providing a mounting base for the fan assembly 9, the fan assembly 9 being secured to the structural mounting portion 58 of the sprinkler 5; the sprinkler 5 is also fixed in the upper housing assembly and the lower tank part 1 and is located below the inner housing 6, in particular on the horizontal connecting ribs 72 of the inner housing 6; the inner casing 6 forms an air guiding part 61 and a water tank supporting part 62 respectively, the air guiding part 61 is in a cylinder shape, the water tank supporting part 62 is in a flat plate shape, the bottom of the water tank supporting part 62 forms a water outlet grille 64, specifically, the water outlet grille 64 is arched at the bottom of the water tank supporting part 62; after the inner shell 6 is fixed: the water outlet grille 64 of the inner shell 6 is positioned in the water receiving part 53 of the sprinkler 5, the sealing valve plate 831 can be pressed into the water receiving part 53 of the sprinkler 5, the water storage tank 3 can be positioned in the water tank supporting part 62 of the inner shell 6, the water outlet 311 of the water storage tank 3 is positioned in the water outlet grille 64 of the inner shell 6, and the air guiding part 61 covers the fan assembly 9, so that the air outlet of the fan assembly 9 is gathered; the water storage main runner 11 and the water level detection branch runner 12 are both positioned in the bottom shell, specifically, the bottom shell is pulled up to form a wall 13, and the water storage main runner 11 and the water level detection branch runner 12 are formed through the wall 13.

It should be noted that, the fan assembly 9 includes a motor 91 and a fan blade 92, the motor 91 is a small dc motor 91, and the fan blade 92 has a plurality of blades; the motor 91 is fixed on the structural installation part 58 of the sprinkler 5, and the fan blades 92 are sleeved on the rotating shaft of the motor 91, so that the motor 91 can drive the fan blades 92 to rotate; obviously, the motor 91 is electrically and signally connected to the main control of the air conditioner.

It should be noted that, the rib portion of the supporting bottom plate 41 of the filter material supporting frame 4 is mutually abutted and matched with the wall 13 in the lower water tank part 1 through the extending rib portion, so that the structural stability of the filter material supporting frame 4 is further improved; the front end of the low water level probe 101 also penetrates through the supporting bottom plate 41 of the filter support frame 4 to enter the water level detection branch flow passage 12, so that the structural stability of the low water level probe 101 is improved.

It should be noted that, the top of the upper shell 7 is also covered with a top cover, and the top cover is in interference fit or snap connection with the upper shell 7, so that the top cover can be opened or covered relative to the upper shell 7, and further, a user can take out the water storage tank 3; in addition, the top cover is also covered with a water adding cover, and water can be conveniently added to the water storage tank 3 after the water adding cover is opened.

In some possible embodiments, the lower water tank part 1 and the upper shell 7 are respectively provided with an air inlet grille penetrating through the outer wall of the upper water tank part and the upper shell 7, and the top of the upper shell 7 is provided with an air outlet grille 75 (the air outlet grille 75 is arranged on the top cover), so as to form an air inlet and outlet structure; the fan assembly 9 drives the air flow to enter through the air inlet grille, so that the air flow starts to pass through the water absorbing filter material 2 from the outer wall of the water absorbing filter material 2, and enters the inner cavity of the water absorbing filter material 2 after the water absorbing filter material 2 is taken out, and then is sucked into the air guide part 61 of the inner shell 6, moves upwards under the guidance of the air guide part 61, and finally is discharged from the air outlet grille 75.

In other possible embodiments, there is a gap between the inner case 6 and the upper case 7, which is connected to the top of the inner case 6 and the upper case 7, and an air inlet is formed at the top of the inner case 6 and the upper case 7, in which case, a first ventilation grille 73 is opened at the horizontal connection rib 72 of the upper case 7, and a second ventilation grille 63 is formed at the edge of the inner case 6, and as in the above embodiment, an air outlet grille 75 is provided at the top of the upper case 7 (the air outlet grille 75 is provided on the top cover), thereby forming an air inlet and outlet structure; the fan assembly 9 drives the air flow to enter through the air inlet, so that the air flow reaches the vicinity of the outer wall of the water absorbing filter material 2, starts to pass through the water absorbing filter material 2 from the outer wall of the water absorbing filter material 2, brings out the moisture of the water absorbing filter material 2, enters the inner cavity of the water absorbing filter material 2, is further sucked into the air guide part 61 of the inner shell 6, moves upwards under the guidance of the air guide part 61, and finally is discharged from the air outlet grating 75.

In both the above embodiments, a side air intake 71 may be provided at the upper case 7, the side air intake 71 communicating to the gap between the inner case 6 and the upper case 7 to increase the amount of intake air, and an air filter device (e.g., HEPA) may be provided at the side air intake 71 to purify the air.

In normal use, the air conditioner of the utility model adds water to the water storage tank 3 by opening the water adding cover, or takes out the whole water storage tank 3 by uncovering the top cover, and after adding water, the water storage tank 3 and the top cover are sequentially arranged back, so that the water storage tank 3 obtains water storage, the water storage in the water storage tank 3 is relatively airtight, bacteria and mosquitoes are not easy to breed, and the air conditioner can keep fresh for a period of time; when the water level in the water level detection branch flow passage 12 does not reach the detection position of the low water level probe 101, the electromagnetic push rod 81 of the valve opening assembly 8 stretches out under the driving signal of the main control, and the sealing valve 83 pushes the water valve assembly 32 to open the water storage tank 3 so as to add water to the water absorption filter material 2 and the water storage main flow passage 11 through the sprinkler 5, so that the water storage main flow passage 11 obtains initial water storage, and meanwhile, the water absorption filter material 2 also enters a wet state, and the water absorption filter material 2 can also keep the wet state by absorbing water from the water storage main flow passage 11; when the water level in the water level detection branch flow passage 12 reaches the detection position of the low water level probe 101, the electromagnetic push rod 81 of the valve opening assembly 8 retracts under the driving signal of the main control, and the sealing valve 83 and the water valve assembly 32 elastically return, so that the water storage tank 3 is closed, and the water level of the water storage main flow passage 11 stops rising; when the water level of the water storage main runner 11 is lowered due to the evaporation effect, water is supplemented to the water absorption filter material 2 and the water storage main runner 11 in the mode; the fan assembly 9 drives the air flow to reach the vicinity of the outer wall of the water absorbing filter material 2, and starts to pass through the water absorbing filter material 2 from the outer wall of the water absorbing filter material 2, and after the water in the water absorbing filter material 2 is carried out, the water enters the inner cavity of the water absorbing filter material 2, is further sucked into the air guiding part 61 of the inner shell 6, moves upwards under the guidance of the air guiding part 61, and finally is discharged from the air outlet grid 75.

According to the water storage and water level detection flow passage structure and the air conditioner using the same, the water level of the water storage main flow passage 11 is detected through the low water level probe 101, and then the water storage tank 3 is opened or closed, so that the water level of the water storage main flow passage 11 can be accurately controlled, the water level of the water storage main flow passage 11 is always kept at a very low depth, most of water storage is located in the relatively airtight water storage tank 3, a small amount of water storage is located in the water storage main flow passage 11, freshness of the water storage can be maintained, a series of problems such as bacteria, mosquitoes and odor are prevented from breeding, when the air conditioner is stopped, the water absorption filter material 2 can be dried rapidly, the water absorption filter material 2 is prevented from being soaked in water for a long time, and in addition, the water storage in the water storage tank 3 does not participate in a humidifying circulation process, and is not easy to be smelled.

Although embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made therein without departing from the principles and spirit of the utility model, the scope of which is defined in the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims (10)

1. The water storage and level detection flow passage structure is applied to an air conditioner, and the air conditioner at least comprises a lower water tank part, a water absorption filter material and a water storage tank; it is characterized in that the method comprises the steps of,

at least one part of the lower water tank part forms a water storage main flow passage according to the shape of the water absorbing filter material, and at least one part of the water absorbing filter material is soaked in water in the water storage main flow passage;

the air conditioner further comprises a low water level probe connected with the main control signal, and the low water level probe is accommodated and supported in the lower water tank part and is used for detecting the water level of the water storage main flow channel;

when the water level in the water storage main flow passage does not reach the detection position of the low water level probe, the water storage tank is opened to supplement water to the water absorption filter material and the water storage main flow passage; when the water level in the water storage main flow passage reaches the detection position of the low water level probe, the water storage tank is closed, so that the water level of the water storage main flow passage stops rising.

2. The water storage and level detection flow path structure according to claim 1, wherein: the water storage main runner is branched and forms a water level detection branch runner, and the water level detection branch runner is communicated with the water storage main runner and the water level is level;

the detection position of the low water level probe is arranged in the water level detection branch flow passage;

when the water level in the water level detection branch flow passage does not reach the detection position of the low water level probe, the water storage tank is opened so as to supplement water to the water absorption filter material and the water storage main flow passage; when the water level in the water level detection branch flow passage reaches the detection position of the low water level probe, the water storage tank is closed, so that the water level of the water storage main flow passage stops rising.

3. The water storage and level detection flow path structure according to claim 2, wherein: and the bottom plate of the lower water tank part is pulled up to form a wall so as to enclose the water storage main flow passage and the water level detection branch flow passage.

4. A water storage and level detection flow path structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: the distance between the detection position of the low water level probe and the bottom plate of the lower water tank part is L1, the height of the water absorbing filter material is L2, and then L1: l2=0.05 to 0.15.

5. A water storage and level detection flow path structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: the air conditioner further comprises a high water level probe connected with the main control signal, and the high water level probe is accommodated and supported in the lower water tank part and is used for detecting the water level in the lower water tank part;

when the water level in the lower water tank part reaches the detection position of the high water level probe, the water storage tank is forcibly closed, so that the water level of the lower water tank part stops rising.

6. The water storage and level detection flow path structure according to claim 1, wherein: the water storage capacity of the lower water tank part is larger than that of the water storage tank.

7. An air conditioner comprising the water storage and level detection flow path structure of any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by further comprising an upper case assembly, a sprinkler, an opening valve assembly and a fan assembly;

the upper shell component and the lower water tank are combined with each other from top to bottom, and the sprinkler, the water absorbing filter material, the water storage tank, the fan component and the valve opening component are all accommodated and supported in the inner cavities of the upper shell component and the lower water tank;

the sprinkler is used for receiving water from the water storage tank and distributing the water to all parts of the water absorbing filter material according to the shape of the water absorbing filter material;

the upper shell component and/or the lower water tank part are/is provided with an air inlet and outlet structure, the fan component can drive air flow to enter the upper shell component and the lower water tank part from at least one part of the air inlet and outlet structure, and after passing through the water absorbing filter material, the air flow is discharged out of the upper shell component and/or the lower water tank part from at least the other part of the air inlet and outlet structure;

when the water level in the water storage main flow channel does not reach the detection position of the low water level probe, the valve opening assembly opens the water storage tank under the driving signal of the main control so as to supplement water to the water absorption filter material and the water storage main flow channel through the sprinkler; when the water level in the water storage main flow channel reaches the detection position of the low water level probe, the valve opening assembly closes the water storage tank under the driving signal of the main control, so that the water level of the water storage main flow channel stops rising.

8. An air conditioner according to claim 7, wherein: the sprinkler forms a water diversion flow passage according to the shape of the water absorption filter material, and a plurality of water sprinkling holes are distributed on the water diversion flow passage;

the sprinkler also forms a water receiving part which is communicated with the water diversion flow passage, or is positioned in the water diversion flow passage;

the water storage tank, the sprinkler and the water absorbing filter material are sequentially arranged in the upper shell component and the lower water tank part from top to bottom, and the water diversion flow passage of the sprinkler and the water absorbing filter material are mutually aligned in the vertical direction, so that water stored in the water storage tank can fall into the water receiving part of the sprinkler and flow into the water diversion flow passage, and then the water can be sprayed onto the water absorbing filter material through a plurality of water spraying holes.

9. An air conditioner according to claim 8, wherein: the water storage tank comprises a water tank body and a water valve assembly;

a water outlet is formed at the bottom of the water tank body, and a water valve installation seat is formed in the water outlet;

the water valve assembly comprises a valve core and a spring, and valve plates and extension ribs are respectively arranged at two ends of the valve core; the valve core penetrates into a water valve mounting seat of the water tank body, so that the valve plate is positioned at the inner side of the water outlet, the extension rib is positioned at the outer side of the water outlet, and two ends of the spring respectively prop against the water valve mounting seat and the extension rib of the valve core;

the water outlet of the water tank body is mutually aligned with the water receiving part of the sprinkler, and when the water valve assembly is jacked up by the valve opening assembly, water stored in the water tank body can fall into the water receiving part of the sprinkler through the water outlet.

10. An air conditioner according to claim 9, wherein: the valve opening assembly comprises a valve opening connecting rod, a sealing valve and an electromagnetic push rod connected with a main control signal;

the sealing valve comprises a sealing valve plate with elasticity and a sealing valve rod with rigidity, wherein the sealing valve rod is encapsulated in the sealing valve plate; the sealing valve plate is pressed into the water receiving part of the sprinkler, and the sealing valve rod penetrates through the water receiving part of the sprinkler;

the valve opening connecting rod is pivoted on the sprinkler/in the upper shell assembly, and the electromagnetic push rod can link the valve opening connecting rod to swing;

the water outlet of the water tank body enters the water receiving part of the sprinkler;

when the electromagnetic push rod drives the valve opening connecting rod to swing to a first position, a sealing valve rod of the sealing valve is jacked up to jack up a valve core of a water valve assembly of the water storage tank, so that the valve plate is separated from the water outlet; when the electromagnetic push rod is linked with the valve opening connecting rod to swing to a second position, the sealing valve rod of the sealing valve is released, and the valve core of the water valve assembly of the water storage tank returns under the action of the spring, so that the valve plate is attached to the water outlet.