JP2006184003A - Air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain an air conditioner in which a solenoid valve can be arranged in an indoor machine with the same unit structure and size as in a conventional one, while performing sound control and dewing of the solenoid valve and dewing control of a drain cover. <P>SOLUTION: This air conditioner comprises an indoor unit body, a heat exchanger stored in the body to perform heat exchange with air, the solenoid valve provided on a side end part of the heat exchanger, a drain pan provided within the body to recover dew, and the drain cover arranged on the front side of the solenoid valve to recover the dew generated in the periphery of the solenoid valve to the drain pan. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a component arrangement configuration of an air conditioner indoor unit and a countermeasure for the dew receiving thereof.

  For example, an indoor unit provided in a split-type air conditioner houses an indoor heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is connected to a compressor arranged on the outdoor side and a heat exchanger on the outdoor side via a refrigerant pipe, and constitutes a heat pump refrigeration cycle.

  The indoor heat exchanger is a single unit that functions as an evaporator or a condenser according to the switching of the cooling state and heating state of the refrigeration cycle, and one heat exchanger is divided into two and divided during dehumidification operation One of the heat exchangers used is an evaporator, the other is used as a condenser and a reheater.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an indoor unit of a conventional air conditioner in which one heat exchanger disclosed in, for example, JP-A-7-27360 is divided into two. In this indoor unit, a heat exchanger piping group 2, an electronic expansion valve 20, and an electrical component box 19 are arranged in this order from the heat exchanger 1 to the right side of the indoor unit main body as a main body constituting the housing.

  Moreover, FIG. 11 is a figure which shows the example which provided the noise suppression board in the expansion mechanism part of the indoor unit of the conventional air conditioner shown by Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 9-280597, for example. This air conditioner has a heat exchanger 1 and an electric component box 22 in which circuit components for control are housed inside a main body. The heat exchanger 1 has an expansion of an electronic expansion valve 25, a heat exchanger piping group 2, and the like. The mechanism is connected to the right side. Further, a drain pan 5 is fixed below the heat exchanger 1.

The sound control plate 21 is fixed to the heat exchanger 1 by a screw A23 and to the drain pan 5 by a screw B24 so as to cover the above expansion mechanism.
FIG. 12 shows the shape of the sound-damping plate 21, which is manufactured by bending a sheet metal as shown.
JP-A-7-27360 JP-A-9-280597

The conventional air conditioner requires a space corresponding to the width of the electromagnetic valve due to the installation of the electromagnetic valve main body, and only has to increase the main body width or reduce the width of the heat exchanger.
In addition, it was necessary to provide a soundproofing material as a countermeasure against the sound of the electromagnetic valve.
There was also a risk of dew from other pipes dropping onto the solenoid valve.
Furthermore, there is a problem that dew leaks from the fixing portion of the drain cover and the dew drops outside the drain pan.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems. Even if the electromagnetic valve is arranged in an indoor unit, the structure and size of the unit can be made the same as the conventional one, and the noise countermeasure of the electromagnetic valve can be achieved. An object of the present invention is to obtain an air conditioner that takes measures against dew condensation on a solenoid valve and measures against dew condensation on a drain cover.

  An air conditioner according to the present invention includes an indoor unit main body, a heat exchanger that is housed in the main body and exchanges heat with air, an electromagnetic valve provided at a side end of the heat exchanger, A drain pan for collecting dew, and a drain cover disposed on the front side of the solenoid valve for collecting dew deposited on the periphery of the solenoid valve in the drain pan.

  In the air conditioner according to the present invention, the drain cover that collects the dew that has formed around the solenoid valve on the front side of the solenoid valve is provided in the drain pan, thereby reliably collecting the dew that is deposited on the solenoid valve by the drain cover. In addition, a separate drain cover makes it possible to handle solenoid valves during service.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
1 and 2 are diagrams showing Embodiment 1, FIG. 1 is a sectional view of the entire air conditioner, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the entire air conditioner.
In FIGS. 1 and 2, 1 is a heat exchanger fixed to the housing 7, 3 is an electromagnetic valve arranged outside the heat exchanger piping group 2 of the heat exchanger 1, and 4 is for entraining the electromagnetic valve 3. This is an electrical unit in which a concave portion 13 is provided on the side surface of the main body. A drain pan 5 collects dew. Reference numeral 6 denotes a front panel having an air suction port, 8 denotes a line flow fan (registered trademark) for blowing air, and 12 denotes a terminal board disposed in the lower part inside the electrical unit 4.

  The electromagnetic valve 3 is arranged on the right side of the heat exchanger piping group 2 at the right end of the heat exchanger 1, and the electrical component unit 4 is arranged on the right side of the electromagnetic valve 3. The electromagnetic valve 3 is arranged so as to bite into a part of the side surface of the electrical unit 4, and the electrical unit 4 has a concave portion 13 on the side surface. Therefore, the solenoid valve 3 is disposed such that the upper side, the right side, and the lower side are surrounded by the wall of the electrical unit 4.

By taking this arrangement, space can be used efficiently, and there is no need to increase the unit width by adding the solenoid valve 3 or to reduce the heat exchanger 1.
Further, the terminal board 12 is arranged below the electromagnetic valve 3 in the lower portion with space by the concave portion 13 of the electrical unit 4, so that the wiring work is easy at the time of installation work or service.
Moreover, since it becomes the structure which surrounds the solenoid valve 3 with the electrical equipment unit 4, it plays the role of sound insulation.

  In the above-described embodiment, the solenoid valve 3 and the electrical unit 4 are arranged on the right side of the heat exchanger 1, but the invention is not limited to the right side.

  An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an indoor unit main body, a heat exchanger housed in the main body and exchanging heat with air, and an electromagnetic valve provided at a side end of the heat exchanger. And an electrical component unit that is provided at a side end portion of the heat exchanger and has a concave portion for arranging the electromagnetic valve so as to bite inside.

  In the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the electrical component unit with a concave portion for disposing the electromagnetic valve so as to bite inside, the space can be effectively utilized. A configuration is possible without sacrificing the size of the heat exchanger.

  In the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention, the electrical component unit and the electromagnetic valve are arranged at the right end of the heat exchanger.

  In the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention, an upper portion, one side portion, and a lower portion of a solenoid valve are disposed so as to be surrounded by a wall of the electrical component unit.

  Since the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention has a configuration in which the electromagnetic valve is enclosed by the electrical component unit, there is an effect of insulating the sound of the electromagnetic valve.

  In the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention, the electrical unit is provided with a terminal board, and the terminal board is disposed at the lower part of the electrical unit.

  In the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention, since the terminal board is disposed below the electrical unit, wiring is easy during installation work and service.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
3 and 4 show the second embodiment and are sectional views of the air conditioner.
3 and 4, 1 is a heat exchanger fixed to the housing 7, 3 is a solenoid valve arranged outside the heat exchanger piping group 2 of the heat exchanger 1, and 5 is a drain pan for collecting dew. . 6 is a front panel, 9 is a drain cover for receiving the drain water 15 of the solenoid valve 3, and is disposed on the front side of the solenoid valve 3. The drain cover 9 is held by a drain cover fixing rib 14 formed from a motor band 11 that fixes the motor 10.

Next, the operation will be described.
A drain cover 9 is disposed on the front portion of the electromagnetic valve 3. The drain water 15 is collected in the drain pan 5 by covering the front and lower portions of the solenoid valve 3 with the drain cover 9. At this time, the drain cover 9 is held by a drain cover fixing rib 14 formed from a motor band 11 that fixes the motor 10. The drain cover 9 and the drain cover fixing rib 14 are joined by a plurality of claws, which can be removed and serviced when the electromagnetic valve 3 is serviced.

According to the above-described embodiment, the dew that has been condensed on the electromagnetic valve 3 can be reliably collected by the drain cover 9.
In addition, by providing the drain cover 9 as a separate body, the solenoid valve 3 can be handled during service.

  An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a motor band that fixes a motor that drives a blower, and the drain cover is detachably held by a drain cover fixing rib formed from the motor band.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 5 shows the third embodiment and is a cross-sectional view of the air conditioner.
In the figure, a drain cover 9 fixed to the side surface of the electrical component unit 4 is shown.

  A drain cover 9 is fixed to the side surface of the electrical component unit 4. The drain cover 9 and the electrical unit 4 are joined by a plurality of claws, and when the electromagnetic valve 3 is serviced, it can be removed and serviced.

  An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an indoor unit main body, a heat exchanger housed in the main body and exchanging heat with air, and an electromagnetic valve provided at a side end of the heat exchanger. A drain pan provided in the main body for collecting dew, a drain cover disposed on the front side of the solenoid valve for collecting dew deposited around the solenoid valve on the drain pan, and provided at a side end of the heat exchanger. And an electrical component unit having a fixing portion for detachably fixing the drain cover.

  In the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention, since the fixing unit for detachably fixing the drain cover is provided on the electrical unit, the electromagnetic valve can be removed for service when the electromagnetic valve is serviced.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
Embodiment 4 of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the fourth embodiment, and is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner.
In the figure, a drain cover 9 integral with the front panel 6 is formed by ribs 18 on the back surface of the front panel 6 and on the front surface of the solenoid valve 3.

  On the back surface of the front panel 6, a toy through which the drain water 15 flows is formed by the rib 18 on the front portion of the electromagnetic valve 3, and the drain water 15 is guided to the drain pan 5. The front panel 6 and the drain cover 9 are integrated. When the solenoid valve 3 is in service, it can be serviced by removing the front panel 6.

  According to the above-described embodiment, by making the drain cover 9 integral with the front panel 6, it is possible to improve workability and reduce the original height.

  An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an indoor unit main body, a front panel that forms the front surface of the main body, a heat exchanger that is housed in the main body and exchanges heat with air, and the heat exchange The solenoid valve provided at the side end of the container, the drain pan provided in the main body, collecting dew, and disposed on the front side of the solenoid valve, formed integrally with the front panel, and dewed around the solenoid valve And a drain cover for collecting dew in a drain pan.

  In the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention, the workability can be improved and the height can be reduced by integrating the drain cover with the front panel.

  In the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention, a rib for guiding the dew received by the drain cover to the drain pan is formed in the solenoid valve portion on the back side of the front panel.

Embodiment 5. FIG.
Embodiment 5 of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIGS. 7 to 9 are views showing Embodiment 5, FIG. 7 is a partial top view of the air conditioner, FIG. 8 is a partial front view of the air conditioner, and FIG. 9 is a partial cross-sectional view of the air conditioner.
7-9, 3 is a solenoid valve, 14 is a drain cover fixing rib, 9 is a drain cover, 16 is a double rib for preventing dew leakage, and 17 is a claw for fixing the drain cover 9.

In the connection portion between the drain cover fixing rib 14 formed on the motor band 11 and the drain cover 9, the fixing is fixed by a plurality of fixing claws 17.
Double ribs 16 run from the top to the bottom on the inside and outside of the drain cover side of the connecting portion with the drain cover fixing rib 14. Accordingly, the drain water 15 is guided to the double rib 16 without leaking outside, and is guided to the drain pan 5.

  According to the above-described embodiment, the drain water 15 is reliably guided to the drain pan 5 by forming the connecting portion of the drain cover 9 with the drain cover fixing rib 14 by the double rib, and the drain water 15 Dripping outside the drain pan 5 does not occur.

  In the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention, in the drain cover fixing portion / connecting portion, a double rib is formed on the drain cover side, and the drain cover is fixed between the double ribs by a motor band. A rib is inserted.

  In the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention, the dew is surely guided to the drain pan by forming the connecting portion of the drain cover with the drain cover fixing rib by a double rib, and the dew pan outside the dew pan No dripping occurs.

It is a figure which shows Embodiment 1, and is sectional drawing of the whole air conditioner. It is a figure which shows Embodiment 1, and is a front view of the whole air conditioner. It is a figure which shows Embodiment 2, and is sectional drawing of an air conditioner. It is a figure which shows Embodiment 2, and is sectional drawing of an air conditioner. It is a figure which shows Embodiment 3, and is sectional drawing of an air conditioner. It is a figure which shows Embodiment 4, and is sectional drawing of an air conditioner. It is a figure which shows Embodiment 5, and is a partial top view of an air conditioner. It is a figure which shows Embodiment 5, and is a partial front view of an air conditioner. It is a figure which shows Embodiment 5, and is a fragmentary sectional view of an air conditioner. It is a front view which shows the conventional air conditioner. It is a front view which shows the other conventional air conditioner. It is component drawing of the other conventional air conditioner.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Heat exchanger, 2 Heat exchanger piping group, 3 Solenoid valve, 4 Electrical component unit, 5 Drain pan, 6 Front panel, 7 Case, 8 Line flow fan (trademark), 9 Drain cover, 10 Motor, 11 Motor Band, 12 terminal board, 13 concave portion, 14 drain cover fixing rib, 15 drain water, 16 double rib, 17 fixing claw, 18 rib.

Claims (6)

The indoor unit body,
A heat exchanger housed in the main body and exchanging heat with air;
A solenoid valve provided at a side end of the heat exchanger;
A drain pan provided in the body for collecting dew;
A drain cover that is disposed on the front side of the solenoid valve, and that collects dew that has formed around the solenoid valve in the drain pan;
An air conditioner comprising:   The air conditioner according to claim 1, further comprising a motor band for fixing a motor for driving the blower, wherein the drain cover is detachably held by a drain cover fixing rib formed from the motor band. The indoor unit body,
A heat exchanger housed in the main body and exchanging heat with air;
A solenoid valve provided at a side end of the heat exchanger;
A drain pan provided in the body for collecting dew;
A drain cover that is disposed on the front side of the solenoid valve, and that collects dew that has formed around the solenoid valve in the drain pan;
An electrical component unit provided at a side end portion of the heat exchanger and having a fixing portion for detachably fixing the drain cover;
An air conditioner comprising: The indoor unit body,
A front panel forming the front of the main body,
A heat exchanger housed in the main body and exchanging heat with air;
A solenoid valve provided at a side end of the heat exchanger;
A drain pan provided in the body for collecting dew;
A drain cover disposed on the front side of the solenoid valve, integrally formed with the front panel, and for collecting dew that has formed around the solenoid valve in the drain pan;
An air conditioner comprising:   5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, wherein a rib for guiding dew received by the drain cover to the drain pan is formed in the electromagnetic valve portion on the back side of the front panel.   A double rib is formed on the drain cover side in the drain cover fixing portion / connecting portion, and a drain cover fixing rib formed from the motor band is inserted between the double ribs. Item 3. An air conditioner according to Item 2.

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