JP6222455B2 - Air conditioner - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an air conditioner including a heat exchanger unit in an indoor unit.

  The heat exchanger unit provided in the indoor unit of the conventional air conditioner includes a front heat exchanger a and a rear heat exchanger b as shown in FIGS. The front heat exchanger a includes two rows of heat transfer tubes c1 and c2, and the rear heat exchanger b includes two rows of heat transfer tubes d1 and d2. When the conventional air conditioner is operated in the cooling or heating mode, the air and the refrigerant sucked into the heat exchanger unit using the vaporization or liquefaction of the refrigerant flowing through the heat transfer tubes c1, c2, d1, and d2. Heat is exchanged between the two to realize cooling or heating of the air.

  Usually, in order to maximize the distance that the refrigerant flows through the heat transfer tubes c1, c2, d1, and d2, the flow path of the refrigerant is designed as shown in FIG. When the air conditioner operates in the heating mode, the refrigerant branches into two paths in the inlet pipes e1 and e2 and flows into the heat transfer pipe c1 disposed inside the front heat exchanger a. Thereafter, the refrigerant flows in the heat transfer tube c1, and also flows in the heat transfer tubes c2, d1, and d2 while passing through the connection tube f.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-264555 discloses that a part of the front heat exchanger or the rear heat exchanger is constituted by a heat exchanger provided with one row of heat transfer tubes, and the front heat exchanger or the rear heat exchanger. A heat exchanger unit is disclosed in which the other part is constituted by a heat exchanger provided with two or more rows of heat transfer tubes.

JP-A-9-264555

  As a result of intensive studies, the present inventors have found that the conventional air conditioner still has room for improvement in terms of improving the cooling capacity or the heating capacity. That is, in the conventional heat exchanger unit, at least one of the front heat exchanger and the rear heat exchanger is configured by a heat exchanger including two or more rows of heat transfer tubes. Two rows of heat transfer tubes are provided so as to penetrate the same fin. When the air and the refrigerant exchange heat, a temperature difference is generated between the two rows of heat transfer tubes. The fins through which the two rows of heat transfer tubes penetrate are usually made of a member having good thermal conductivity. For this reason, heat loss is generated by transferring the heat of one heat transfer tube to the other heat transfer tube via the fins, and the cooling capacity or heating capacity of the air conditioner may be reduced.

  Moreover, in a normal air conditioner, the air flow rate is high in most areas of the front heat exchanger, and the air flow rate is relatively low in the area of the rear heat exchanger. However, in the conventional air conditioner, since the same number of heat transfer tubes are arranged in both the front heat exchanger and the rear heat exchanger, the air flowing through the front heat exchanger and the rear heat exchanger A difference in flow velocity occurs between the air flowing through the air and noise may be generated due to the difference.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to solve the above-described problem, and to provide an air conditioner capable of further improving the cooling capacity or the heating capacity and suppressing the generation of noise.

In order to achieve the above object, an air conditioner according to the present invention is an air conditioner including an indoor unit,
The indoor unit includes a once-through fan and a heat exchanger unit arranged to surround the once-through fan,
The heat exchanger unit is a finned tube heat exchanger, and a front heat exchanger arranged so that the wind surface faces the front side of the indoor unit, and the wind surface faces the back side of the indoor unit. And a rear heat exchanger arranged so that
At least a part of the front heat exchanger is configured by stacking M layers (M is a natural number of 2 or more) of heat exchangers including one row of heat transfer tubes,
The rear heat exchanger is configured by stacking N layers (N is a natural number smaller than M) of heat exchangers including one row of heat transfer tubes.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, while improving a cooling capability or a heating capability further, the air conditioner which can suppress generation | occurrence | production of noise can be provided.

It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the heat exchanger unit of the conventional air conditioner. It is a side view which shows schematic structure of the heat exchanger unit of the conventional air conditioner. It is sectional drawing which shows schematic structure of the indoor unit of the air conditioner which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows schematic structure of the heat exchanger unit with which the indoor unit of FIG. 3 is provided. It is a side view which shows schematic structure of the heat exchanger unit with which the indoor unit of FIG. 3 is provided. It is sectional drawing which shows the positional relationship of the heat exchanger of the innermost layer of the heat exchanger unit with which the indoor unit of FIG. 3 is provided. It is sectional drawing which shows the positional relationship of the heat exchanger unit with which the indoor unit of FIG. 3 is equipped, and a water tray. It is sectional drawing which shows the manufacturing method of the heat exchanger unit of the air conditioner which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the manufacturing process following FIG. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a manufacturing step that follows FIG. 9. It is sectional drawing which shows the manufacturing process following FIG. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing a manufacturing step that follows FIG. 11. It is a side view which shows schematic structure of the jig | tool folding stand for processing the heat exchanger unit with which the indoor unit of FIG. 3 is provided. It is a perspective view which shows the state after the completion of a process of the heat exchanger unit with which the indoor unit of FIG. 3 is provided. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the heat exchanger unit with which the indoor unit of the air conditioner which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention is provided. It is a side view which shows schematic structure of the heat exchanger unit with which the indoor unit of the air conditioner which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention is provided. It is sectional drawing which shows schematic structure of the indoor unit of the air conditioner which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the area | region enclosed with the dotted line of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the heat exchanger unit with which the indoor unit of the air conditioner which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention is provided. It is a partial expanded sectional view of the heat exchanger unit of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the upper end part fixing member with which the heat exchanger unit of FIG. 19 is provided. It is sectional drawing which shows the state which has arrange | positioned the heat exchanger unit of FIG. 19 inside the indoor unit. It is sectional drawing which shows schematic structure of the lower end part fixing member vicinity with which the indoor unit of the air conditioner which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention is provided. It is sectional drawing which shows schematic structure of the lower end part fixing member of FIG. It is a side view which shows schematic structure of the end plate unit with which the indoor unit of the air conditioner which concerns on 7th Embodiment of this invention is provided. FIG. 26 is a side view showing a state in which the rear end plate and the front end plate are straightly connected before the end plate unit of FIG. 25 is created. It is a side view which shows the state which combined the rear part end plate and front part end plate of the end plate unit of FIG. FIG. 26 is a side view of a connection end plate of the end plate unit of FIG. 25.

  An air conditioner according to the present invention is an air conditioner including an indoor unit, and the indoor unit includes a once-through fan and a heat exchanger unit arranged to surround the once-through fan, The heat exchanger unit is a finned tube heat exchanger, and the front heat exchanger is disposed so that the wind surface faces the front side of the indoor unit, and the wind surface faces the back side of the indoor unit. And at least part of the front heat exchanger is configured by stacking M layers (M is a natural number of 2 or more) of heat exchangers including one row of heat transfer tubes. The rear heat exchanger is configured by stacking N layers (N is a natural number smaller than M) of heat exchangers including one row of heat transfer tubes.

  According to this configuration, at least part of the front heat exchanger is configured by stacking M layers (M is a natural number of 2 or more) of heat exchangers including one row of heat transfer tubes, and the rear heat exchanger is one row. Since the heat exchanger including the heat transfer tubes is configured by stacking N layers (N is a natural number smaller than M), compared to a conventional air conditioner including two heat transfer tubes in one heat exchanger, The heat conduction between the heat transfer tubes provided in the heat exchangers of each layer can be effectively suppressed, and heat loss can be reduced. As a result, the heating capacity or cooling capacity of the air conditioner can be improved.

  Further, according to the above configuration, the number of rows of the heat transfer tubes of the front heat exchanger is smaller than the number of rows of the heat transfer tubes of the rear heat exchanger, so that air having a low flow rate is supplied to the front heat exchanger. As a result, air having a high flow rate is supplied to the rear heat exchanger where the flow rate of the air becomes low. Thereby, the difference between the flow velocity of the air flowing through the front heat exchanger and the flow velocity of the air flowing through the rear heat exchanger can be reduced, and the generation of noise can be suppressed.

  The indoor unit further includes a water tray that receives condensed water generated on the surface of the heat exchanger unit, and a portion of the front heat exchanger adjacent to the bottom surface of the water tray includes a row of heat transfer tubes. It is preferable that the heat exchanger provided is configured by stacking Q layers (Q is a natural number smaller than M).

  The region near the water tray is a region where the air flow is relatively slow because the air flow is hindered by the water tray. According to the above configuration, the number of heat exchanger layers in the portion close to the bottom surface of the water tray of the front heat exchanger (the portion in the vicinity of the water tray) is set to the heat in the other portions of the front heat exchanger. The number of layers is less than the number of exchangers. Thereby, it can suppress that the part which adjoins the bottom face of the water receiving tray of a front heat exchanger, and a water receiving tray contact, and can suppress that noise generate | occur | produces by the said contact. Moreover, according to the said structure, since the flow path of a refrigerant | coolant is shortened, a pressure loss can be reduced and heat exchange capability can be improved. As a result, the heating capacity or cooling capacity of the air conditioner can be improved.

  In addition, a pipe serving as an inlet pipe during the heating mode operation of the air conditioner is connected to an innermost layer heat exchanger adjacent to the once-through fan of the front heat exchanger, and the heating mode of the air conditioner It is preferable that the pipe serving as the outlet pipe during operation is connected to the outermost heat exchanger away from the once-through fan of the front heat exchanger. According to this configuration, it is possible to maximize the distance of the refrigerant flowing through the heat transfer pipe, and even if the pipe serving as the inlet pipe and the pipe serving as the outlet pipe are arranged close to each other, It can suppress that a heating capability or a cooling capability falls.

  Further, the heat transfer tubes provided in each of the M-layer heat exchangers of the front heat exchanger are arranged so as to be shifted from each other so as not to be aligned in the thickness direction of the front heat exchanger. It is preferable that the heat transfer tubes provided in each of the N-layer heat exchangers are arranged so as to be shifted from each other so as not to be aligned in the thickness direction of the rear heat exchanger. According to this configuration, the heat exchanger in each layer of the front heat exchanger and the heat exchanger in each layer of the rear heat exchanger can sufficiently exchange heat with air, and the heating capacity of the air conditioner or The cooling capacity can be further increased.

  In addition, the outer surface of the outermost heat exchanger away from the once-through fan of the front heat exchanger is separated from the inner surface of the water tray opposite to the outer surface on the front side of the indoor unit by 4 mm or more. It is preferable. According to this structure, the condensed water which generate | occur | produced on the outer surface of the heat exchanger of the outermost layer of a front heat exchanger can be made to flow more reliably into a water receiving tray, and it can suppress that condensed water scatters.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the lowest end part of the part which adjoins the bottom face of the said water receiving tray of the said front heat exchanger is located below the lowest end part of the other part of a front heat exchanger. According to this structure, the heat exchange performance of the vicinity area | region of a water receiving tray can be improved.

  A first end plate is fixed to one of the two heat exchangers adjacent to each other in the stacking direction among the plurality of heat exchangers included in the heat exchanger unit, and the other end of the two heat exchangers Two end plates are fixed, and either the first end plate or the second end plate extends toward the other of the first end plate or the second end plate and is fixed to the other end plate. It is preferable that a fixing part is provided. According to this configuration, the positional relationship between two heat exchangers adjacent to each other in the stacking direction can be maintained, and the heat transfer tubes included in the heat exchangers can be provided by providing a gap between the heat exchangers. The heat conduction between them can be effectively suppressed, and the heat loss can be effectively reduced. As a result, the heating capacity or cooling capacity of the air conditioner can be further enhanced.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the said fixing | fixed part is arrange | positioned between the heat exchanger tubes with which the other one of the said 1st end plate or the said 2nd end plate is fixed. According to this structure, it can suppress that a fixing | fixed part and a heat exchanger tube interfere.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the said fixing | fixed part is fixed to either the said 1st end plate or the said 2nd end plate with a volt | bolt. According to this configuration, the fixing portion can be fixed to either the first end plate or the second end plate with a simple structure.

  Moreover, it is preferable that there is a gap of 2 mm or less (more preferably 1 mm or less) between two heat exchangers adjacent in the stacking direction. According to this configuration, since the two heat exchangers do not come into contact with each other, heat conduction between the heat transfer tubes included in the heat exchangers can be effectively suppressed, and heat loss can be further reduced. As a result, the heating capacity or cooling capacity of the air conditioner can be further enhanced.

  JP-A-9-264555 does not disclose any drainage structure for condensed water generated on the inner surface of the front heat exchanger close to the once-through fan, and the heat exchange described in the publication is not disclosed. In the unit, the condensed water generated on the inner surface cannot be successfully flowed to the tray, and the condensed water may be blown into the room by the once-through fan.

  For this reason, it is preferable that the heat exchanger of the innermost layer adjacent to the once-through fan of the front heat exchanger is formed by bending a fin through which a heat transfer tube penetrates into a plurality of stages. According to this configuration, the condensed water generated on the inner surface close to the once-through fan of the front heat exchanger can be made to flow more reliably to the water tray, and the condensed water can be prevented from scattering into the room. .

  Further, a gap for guiding the condensed water flowing into the chestnut mouth to the water tray may be formed at a cut end between the heat exchangers adjacent to each other in the innermost heat exchanger. preferable. According to this configuration, the condensed water generated on the front heat exchanger other than the inner surface close to the once-through fan can also flow more reliably to the water tray, and further suppresses the condensed water from scattering into the room. Can do.

  In addition, the gap portion is, for example, an upper portion formed so as to extend along a gap portion main body fitted to the cut according to the shape of the cut and a bottom surface of a heat exchanger located above the cut. What is necessary is just to comprise so that a guide part and the lower guide part formed so that it may extend along the outer surface of the heat exchanger located under the said cut end may be provided.

  Further, the cut end is formed with, for example, a plurality of cutting depth limiting holes so as to be arranged along the length direction of the fin at a substantially central portion in the thickness direction of the fin, and in the thickness direction of the fin. It is formed by cutting the fin in the thickness direction from the end portion to the cutting depth limiting hole and bending the cut portion as a reference.

  In addition, when there is a gap between the upper end of the front heat exchanger and the upper end of the rear heat exchanger, air may not pass through the gap and be exchanged with the refrigerant.

  Therefore, the upper end of the front heat exchanger and the upper end of the rear heat exchanger are arranged such that the fins at the upper end of the front heat exchanger and the fins at the upper end of the rear heat exchanger come into contact with each other. It is preferable to further include an upper end fixing member fixed to the portion. According to this configuration, it is possible to more reliably prevent a gap from being generated between the upper end portion of the front heat exchanger and the upper end portion of the rear heat exchanger, and air exchanges heat with the refrigerant through the gap. Can be suppressed.

  The upper end fixing member includes a plate-like main body, and the main body is provided at one end of the main body, and the heat of the outermost layer separated from the once-through fan of the front heat exchanger. A first claw portion having an arc-shaped first inner peripheral surface that engages with an outer peripheral surface of a heat transfer tube located at an upper end portion of the exchanger; and the first inner peripheral surface provided at the other end portion of the main body portion. Arc-shaped second inner peripheral surface that is provided to face the outer peripheral surface of the heat transfer tube that is disposed at the upper end of the outermost heat exchanger away from the once-through fan of the rear heat exchanger It is preferable to comprise so that the 2nd nail | claw part which has may be provided. According to this configuration, it is possible to more reliably prevent a gap from being generated between the upper end portion of the front heat exchanger and the upper end portion of the rear heat exchanger, and air exchanges heat with the refrigerant through the gap. Can be suppressed.

  In addition, the upper end fixing member further includes an upper end of the front heat exchanger when the upper fixing member is fixed to the upper end of the front heat exchanger and the upper end of the rear heat exchanger. It is preferable to include a pressing portion provided so as to protrude in the thickness direction of the main body portion in a portion located above the upper end portion of the rear portion and the rear heat exchanger. According to this configuration, the upper end fixing member can be more reliably fixed to the upper end portion of the front heat exchanger and the upper end portion of the rear heat exchanger by pressing the force applying portion.

  Further, the upper end fixing member is more forward than the front heat exchanger when the upper end fixing member is fixed to the upper end of the front heat exchanger and the upper end of the rear heat exchanger. It is preferable to provide the guide part which protrudes in. According to this configuration, when the air filter mesh is attached so as to cover the front of the front heat exchanger, the air filter mesh comes into contact with the guide portion before the front heat exchanger. Thereby, it can suppress that an air filter net | network damages a front heat exchanger.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the said upper end part fixing member is provided with the coating | coated member integrally molded by the said main-body part so that the clearance gap between the ceiling part of the said front heat exchanger and the ceiling part of the said rear heat exchanger may be covered. According to this configuration, the covering member more reliably prevents a gap from being generated between the upper end of the front heat exchanger and the upper end of the rear heat exchanger, and air passes through the gap. It is possible to suppress heat exchange with the refrigerant.

  Moreover, it is preferable that an elastic material is used as a constituent material of the upper end fixing member. In this case, the distance between the first claw portion and the second claw portion can be finely adjusted using the elastic deformation of the upper end fixing member, and the upper end portion of the front heat exchanger and the upper end portion of the rear heat exchanger And can be fixed more firmly.

  In addition, the heat exchanger unit used for an air conditioner usually has a long length in the length direction, and its intermediate portion is particularly easily deformed by its own weight. When the heat exchanger unit is deformed, problems such as noise and vibration may occur from the heat exchanger unit.

  For this reason, the lowermost end part of the M-th layer heat exchanger, which is the outermost layer heat exchanger away from the once-through fan of the front heat exchanger, is in the stacking direction with respect to the M-th layer heat exchanger. Located above the lowermost end of the adjacent M-1th layer heat exchanger, at the lower end of the M-1th layer heat exchanger and the heat transfer tube positioned at the lower end of the Mth layer heat exchanger It is preferable to further include a lower end fixing member that engages with each of the heat transfer tubes positioned to fix the lower end of the Mth layer heat exchanger and the lower end of the M-1st layer heat exchanger. According to this configuration, deformation of the heat exchanger unit can be suppressed, and generation of noise and vibration from the heat exchanger unit can be suppressed.

  The lower end fixing member includes a plate-like main body, and the main body is provided at one end of the main body and is disposed on an outer peripheral surface of a heat transfer tube located at the lower end of the M-th layer heat exchanger. A first claw portion having an arcuate first inner peripheral surface to be engaged, and provided at the other end portion of the main body portion, provided to face the first inner peripheral surface, and M-1th layer heat It is preferable to include a second claw portion having an arc-shaped second inner peripheral surface that engages with the outer peripheral surface of the heat transfer tube located at the lower end portion of the exchanger. According to this configuration, deformation of the heat exchanger unit can be more reliably suppressed, and generation of noise and vibration from the heat exchanger unit can be more reliably suppressed.

  Further, the lower end fixing member is configured to exchange the M-th layer heat exchange when the lower end fixing member fixes the lower end of the M-th layer heat exchanger and the lower end of the M-1st layer heat exchanger. It is preferable to further include a position limiting portion formed so as to protrude downward from the lowermost end portion of the vessel. According to this configuration, since the position limiting unit is positioned closer to the water tray than the heat exchanger unit, the position limiting unit can prevent the heat exchanger unit from contacting the water tray. . As a result, generation of noise due to the heat exchanger unit coming into contact with the water tray can be suppressed.

  In addition, it is preferable that the space | interval of the said position restriction | limiting part and the said water tray is 1 mm or less, and it is more preferable that the said position restriction | limiting part and the said water tray are contacting. In this case, the position limiter can be supported by the water tray, and the lower end of the Mth layer heat exchanger and the lower end of the M-1st layer heat exchanger can be more reliably fixed.

  In addition, it is preferable that an elastic material is used as a constituent material of the lower end fixing member. In this case, the distance between the first claw portion and the second claw portion can be finely adjusted using elastic deformation of the lower end fixing member, and the lower end portion of the Mth layer heat exchanger and the M-1th layer heat The lower end of the exchanger can be more firmly fixed.

  JP-A-7-260177 describes an air conditioner in which an end plate is fixed to a side surface of a heat exchanger unit. In this air conditioner, the end plate is provided with at least two cut portions or cutout portions, and a locking portion and an engagement portion are provided on both sides of the cutout portion or cutout portion. In the air conditioner, the bending angle is maintained by engaging the engaging portion with the engaging portion in a state where the end plate is bent at the notch or the notch.

  However, in the air conditioner described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-260177, an operation for engaging the engaging portion and the engaging portion is necessary, so that the burden on the worker is great. In addition, there is also a problem that when the air conditioner is transported, the engaging portion is easily broken and defective products are generated.

  For this reason, an end plate unit is fixed to the side surface of the heat exchanger unit, and the end plate unit includes a front end plate fixed to the side surface of the front heat exchanger, and the rear heat exchanger. A rear end plate fixed to a side surface; and a connection end plate fixed to the front end plate and the rear end plate so as to maintain a positional relationship between the front end plate and the rear end plate. It is preferable.

  According to this configuration, by fixing the connection end plate to the front end plate and the rear end plate, the positional relationship between the front end plate and the rear end plate can be maintained. It is possible to eliminate the necessity of performing an operation of engaging the stop portion and the engagement portion. Further, since the engaging portion is not damaged, the occurrence of defective products can be suppressed. Further, the front end plate and the rear end plate can be prevented from being deformed or separated.

  The innermost layer heat exchanger adjacent to the once-through fan of the front heat exchanger is formed by bending a fin through which a heat transfer tube passes in a plurality of stages, and the side surface of the innermost layer heat exchanger. It is preferable that the front end plate fixed to the base plate is also bent in a plurality of stages. According to this configuration, the condensed water generated on the inner surface close to the once-through fan of the front heat exchanger can be made to flow more reliably to the water tray, and the condensed water can be prevented from scattering into the room. .

  The front end plate includes an inner front end plate fixed to the innermost layer heat exchanger and an outer front end fixed to a heat exchanger adjacent to the innermost layer heat exchanger on the outside. It is preferable that the inner front end plate and the outer front end plate are fixed. According to this configuration, it is possible to reduce the mounting error of the front heat exchanger.

  In addition, a triangular portion whose apex angle coincides with an angle formed by a connection portion between the front heat exchanger and the rear heat exchanger is formed in the upper portion of the connection end plate, and in the lower portion of the connection end plate. A front extension extending along the inner surface of the innermost heat exchanger, and a rear extension extending along the inner surface of the rear heat exchanger adjacent to the once-through fan. Is preferred. According to this configuration, the front end plate and the rear end plate can be prevented from being deformed, and the positional relationship between the two can be more reliably maintained.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same or an equivalent part here, and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.

<< First Embodiment >>
The air conditioner according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes an indoor unit 1 and an outdoor unit (not shown). The indoor unit 1 is normally attached to an indoor wall.

  FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration of the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a front view showing a schematic configuration of a heat exchanger unit provided in the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a side view showing a schematic configuration of the heat exchanger unit provided in the indoor unit 1 of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the indoor unit 1 includes an indoor unit body 10, a heat exchanger unit 20, a once-through blower 30, and a water tray 40. The once-through blower 30 takes in air from a suction port provided in the ceiling portion of the indoor unit body 10, flows the taken-in air through the heat exchanger unit 20, performs heat exchange, and is heated or cooled by the heat exchange. The air is blown into the room from the outlet. The water tray 40 receives condensed water generated on the surface of the heat exchanger unit 20.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a heat exchanger unit 20 is formed inside the indoor unit 1 so as to surround the once-through fan 30 (for example, so as to surround an upper part and a front part of the once-through fan 30). ing. The heat exchanger unit 20 is a finned tube heat exchanger. The heat exchanger unit 20 includes a front heat exchanger 201 arranged so that the wind surface faces the front side of the indoor unit 1 and a rear heat exchange arranged so that the wind surface faces the back side of the indoor unit 1. Instrument 202. Here, the “wind surface” means that the air sucked into the interior of the indoor unit 1 through the suction grille first comes into contact with the front heat exchanger 201 or the rear heat exchanger 202 as shown by the arrow in FIG. This refers to the surface to be used.

  Specifically, the front heat exchanger 201 includes a first layer heat exchanger 203 disposed on the cross-flow fan 30 side and a second layer heat exchange layered on the wind surface of the first layer heat exchanger 203. And a container 205. The first layer heat exchanger 203 is formed by bending a fin through which the heat transfer tube K penetrates into a plurality of stages. That is, the first layer heat exchanger 203 is formed to include a first stage heat exchanger 207, a second stage heat exchanger 208, and a third stage heat exchanger 206. The second layer heat exchanger 205 includes a fourth stage heat exchanger 209 and a fifth stage heat exchanger 210. The fourth stage heat exchanger 209 is stacked on the first stage heat exchanger 207. The fifth stage heat exchanger 210 is stacked on the second stage heat exchanger 208. The first to fifth stage heat exchangers 206 to 210 are heat exchangers each including one row of heat transfer tubes K.

  Further, the rear heat exchanger 202 is configured by a heat exchanger including a single row of heat transfer tubes K.

  According to the air conditioner according to the first embodiment, at least a part of the front heat exchanger 201 is configured by stacking two layers of heat exchangers including one row of heat transfer tubes K, and the rear heat exchanger 202. Is composed of a single-layer heat exchanger with one row of heat transfer tubes K, so that the heat exchangers of each layer are compared to a conventional air conditioner with two rows of heat transfer tubes in one heat exchanger. Heat conduction between the heat transfer tubes provided can be effectively suppressed, and heat loss can be effectively reduced. As a result, the heating capacity or cooling capacity of the air conditioner can be improved.

  Further, according to the air conditioner according to the first embodiment, the number of heat exchanger layers in at least a part of the front heat exchanger 201 is larger than the number of heat exchanger layers in the rear heat exchanger 202. The heat exchange capability of the front part of the air conditioner can be enhanced, and the heating capability or cooling capability of the air conditioner can be improved.

  Further, according to the air conditioner according to the first embodiment, the number of rows of the heat transfer tubes K of the front heat exchanger 201 is smaller than the number of rows of the heat transfer tubes K of the rear heat exchanger 202, so the front portion Air having a low flow rate is supplied to the heat exchanger 201, and air having a high flow rate is supplied to the rear heat exchanger 202 where the flow rate of the air becomes low. Thereby, the difference between the flow velocity of the air flowing through the front heat exchanger 201 and the flow velocity of the air flowing through the rear heat exchanger 202 can be reduced, and generation of noise can be suppressed.

  Moreover, according to the air conditioner which concerns on this 1st Embodiment, the 1st layer heat exchanger 203 which is the heat exchanger of the innermost layer adjacent to the once-through-type fan 30 of the front heat exchanger 201 is divided into a plurality of stages. Since it is formed by bending, the condensed water generated on the inner surface of the innermost heat exchanger of the front heat exchanger 201 can flow more reliably to the water tray 40, and the condensed water is scattered into the room. Can be suppressed.

  In addition, the part close to the bottom surface of the water tray 40 of the front heat exchanger 201 is formed by laminating a heat exchanger including a single row of heat transfer tubes K, with fewer layers than the other parts of the front heat exchanger 201. Preferably configured. The region near the water tray 40 is a region where the air flow rate is relatively slow because the water tray 40 prevents air flow. In the first embodiment, the number of layers of the heat exchanger in the portion close to the bottom surface of the water tray 40 of the front heat exchanger 201 (the portion in the vicinity of the water tray 40) is one layer (third stage heat). Only the exchanger 206), and the number of heat exchanger layers in the other part of the front heat exchanger 201 (first and fourth stage heat exchangers 207 and 209, or second and fifth stage heat exchangers 208). , 210 (two layers). According to this structure, it can suppress that the part which adjoins the bottom face of the water receiving tray 40 of the front heat exchanger 201, and the water receiving tray 40 contact, and can suppress that noise generate | occur | produces by the said contact. Moreover, according to the said structure, since the flow path of a refrigerant | coolant is shortened, a pressure loss can be reduced and heat exchange capability can be improved. As a result, the heating capacity or cooling capacity of the air conditioner can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the pipes 51 and 52 that are the inlet pipes during the heating mode operation of the air conditioner are heat exchangers in the innermost layer that are close to the once-through fan 30 of the front heat exchanger 201. It is preferable to be connected to a certain first layer heat exchanger 203. Further, the pipe 53 serving as the outlet pipe during the heating mode operation of the air conditioner is connected to the second layer heat exchanger 205 which is the outermost layer heat exchanger away from the once-through fan 30 of the front heat exchanger 201. It is preferred that According to this configuration, the distance of the refrigerant flowing through the heat transfer tube K can be maximized, and even if the pipes 51 and 52 and the pipe 53 are arranged close to each other, the heating capacity or the cooling capacity of the air conditioner Can be suppressed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the front heat exchanger 201 and the rear heat exchanger 202 are arranged so as to intersect with each other, and the angle α formed by the rear heat exchanger 202 and the vertical direction Y is 0 <α. The angle β formed by the first stage heat exchanger 207 and the vertical direction Y is preferably 0 <β ≦ 40 °. In other words, the angle formed by the rear heat exchanger 202 and the first stage heat exchanger 207 is preferably 0 <α + β ≦ 80 °. By setting α and β within the above-described range, it is possible to prevent the rear heat exchanger 202 and the front heat exchanger 201 and the peripheral members from interfering with each other.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 7, in the front heat exchanger 201, the heat transfer tube K provided in the first layer heat exchanger 203 and the heat transfer tube K provided in the second layer heat exchanger 205 are the front heat exchanger. It is preferable to arrange them so as not to be aligned in the thickness direction of 201. According to this configuration, the first layer heat exchanger 203 and the second layer heat exchanger 205 can sufficiently exchange heat with air, and can further increase the heating capacity or cooling capacity of the air conditioner. it can.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 7, it is preferable that the 1st stage heat exchanger 207 and the 2nd stage heat exchanger 208 are connected so that the inner surface close to the once-through blower 30 may be continuous. According to this configuration, the condensed water S generated on the inner surface of the first stage heat exchanger 207 near the once-through fan 30 passes through the inner surface of the second stage heat exchanger 208 near the once-through fan 30. Thus, the water can be caused to flow into the water tray 40, and the condensate S can be prevented from scattering.

  The angle γ formed by the first stage heat exchanger 207 and the second stage heat exchanger 208 is preferably 140 ° −β ≦ γ ≦ 180 °. When γ = 180 °, the first stage heat exchanger 207 and the second heat exchanger 208 are integrated.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 7, it is preferable that the 2nd stage heat exchanger 208 and the 3rd stage heat exchanger 206 are connected so that the inner surface close to the once-through blower 30 may be continuous. According to this configuration, the condensed water S generated on the inner surface of the second stage heat exchanger 208 close to the once-through fan 30 passes through the inner surface of the third stage heat exchanger 206 close to the once-through fan 30. Thus, the water can flow into the water tray 40 and the condensate S can be prevented from scattering.

  The angle δ formed by the second stage heat exchanger 208 and the third stage heat exchanger 206 is preferably 320 ° −β−γ ≦ δ ≦ 180 °. According to this configuration, the condensed water S flowing on the inner surface of the third stage heat exchanger 206 close to the once-through fan 30 can be flowed into the water tray 40 more reliably.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the outer surface 205S of the second layer heat exchanger 205, which is the outermost layer heat exchanger of the front heat exchanger 201, is an indoor unit of the water tray 40 facing the outer surface 205S. It is preferable that the front surface is separated from the inner surface 40S by 4 mm or more. According to this configuration, the condensed water S generated on the outer surface 205S of the second layer heat exchanger 205 can be more surely flowed into the water tray 40, and the condensed water S can be prevented from scattering.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the lowermost end portion 206 a of the third stage heat exchanger 206, which is a portion close to the bottom surface of the water tray 40 of the front heat exchanger 201, is the second heat exchanger 201 of the front heat exchanger 201. It is preferable to be located below the lowermost end portion 205a of the layer heat exchanger 205. According to this configuration, the heat exchange performance in the vicinity region of the water tray 40 can be enhanced.

  There may be a gap between the first layer heat exchanger 203 and the second layer heat exchanger 205. In this case, heat conduction between the heat transfer tubes K included in the first layer heat exchanger 203 and the second layer heat exchanger 205 can be more effectively suppressed, and heat loss can be further reduced. In addition, it is preferable that the length of this clearance gap is 2 mm or less, and it is more preferable that it is 1 mm or less.

  The first layer heat exchanger 203 and the second layer heat exchanger 205 may be in contact with each other. Even in this case, since the first layer heat exchanger 203 and the second layer heat exchanger 205 are configured independently, the first layer heat exchanger 203 and the second layer heat exchanger than the conventional heat exchanger unit. Heat conduction with the exchanger 205 can be suppressed.

  Next, a method for manufacturing the heat exchanger unit 20 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-12 is sectional drawing which shows the manufacturing method of the heat exchanger unit 20. As shown in FIG. FIG. 13 is a side view showing a schematic configuration of a jig folding table 400 for processing the heat exchanger unit 20. FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a state after the processing of the heat exchanger unit 20 is completed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 8, a plurality of long fins in which one row of heat transfer tubes K is inserted are prepared, and a straight heat exchanger unit, that is, a combination of fins is created by combining the fins. . Moreover, the cutting depth restriction | limiting hole R is each formed in the approximate center part of the thickness direction of the fin in the bending parts B and C of each fin. The two cutting depth limiting holes R are formed so as to be arranged along the length direction of the fin. Furthermore, a cut F is formed in the fin thickness direction from the end in the thickness direction of the fin to the cutting depth limiting hole R.

Next, using a jig cutter (not shown), the straight fin combination created at the cutting positions A, D, and E shown in FIG. get a ₁ ~Q _4.

Then, using a jig cutter (not shown), to completely disconnect the two cuts F of combinations of fin Q _1.

Then, by using a jig folding table 400 shown in FIG. 13, folded combinations to Q ₁ fin bent portion B, and C, to obtain a combination of fins which are bent in three stages. At this time, it is possible by the cutting depth limit hole R formed in combination to Q ₁ fin, ensuring the size of the connection portion of the fin to be used for bending the combination to Q ₁ fin.

Then, as shown in FIG. 14, placing the combination Q ₂ of the fin to the jig folding stand 400, as shown in FIG. 11, the end face of the combination to Q ₁ fin bent in three stages a combination Q ₂ of the fin Connecting.

Then, as shown in FIG. 14, as well as laminating the combination Q ₃ of the fin on the combination to Q ₁ fin, by laminating a combination Q ₄ of the fin on the combination to Q ₁ fin, a combination of the fin shown in FIG. 12 get the Q ₁ ~Q _4. Thereby, the heat exchanger unit 20 can be obtained.

<< Second Embodiment >>
An air conditioner according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The air conditioner according to the second embodiment is different from the air conditioner according to the first embodiment in that a heat exchanger unit 20 ′ is provided instead of the heat exchanger unit 20. FIG. 15: is a perspective view which shows schematic structure of the heat exchanger unit with which the indoor unit of the air conditioner concerning this 2nd Embodiment is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the heat exchanger unit 20 ′ according to the second embodiment is a finned tube heat exchanger. The heat exchanger unit 20 ′ includes a front heat exchanger 201 ′ arranged so that the wind surface faces the front side of the indoor unit 1, and a rear part arranged such that the wind surface faces the back side of the indoor unit 1. And a heat exchanger 202 ′.

  Specifically, the front heat exchanger 201 ′ includes a first layer heat exchanger 203 ′, a second layer heat exchanger 204 ′, and a third layer heat exchanger 205 arranged on the cross-flow fan 30 side. 'And features. The first layer heat exchanger 203 'is formed by being bent in a plurality of stages. The second layer heat exchanger 204 'is divided into two and is laminated on the wind surface of the first layer heat exchanger 203'. The third layer heat exchanger 205 'is divided into two and is laminated on the wind surface of the second layer heat exchanger 204'. The first to third layer heat exchangers 203 ′ to 205 ′ are heat exchangers each provided with one row of heat transfer tubes.

  Further, the portion of the front heat exchanger 201 adjacent to the bottom surface of the water tray 40 is configured by stacking two layers of heat exchangers 208 ′ and 209 ′, and the other parts of the front heat exchanger 201 are A three-layer heat exchanger is laminated.

  The rear heat exchanger 202 ′ includes a first layer heat exchanger 206 ′ disposed on the cross-flow fan 30 side and a second layer heat exchanger stacked on the wind surface of the first layer heat exchanger 206 ′. 207 ′. The first and second layer heat exchangers 206 ′ and 207 ′ are heat exchangers each provided with one row of heat transfer tubes.

  The air conditioner according to the second embodiment can achieve the same effects as those of the air conditioner according to the first embodiment.

<< Third Embodiment >>
An air conditioner according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The air conditioner according to the third embodiment is different from the air conditioner according to the first embodiment in that two heat exchangers adjacent to each other in the stacking direction in the heat exchanger unit 20 are fixed to each other. is there. FIG. 16: is a side view which shows schematic structure of the heat exchanger unit with which the indoor unit of the air conditioner concerning this 3rd Embodiment is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the first end plate 51 is fixed to the first layer heat exchanger 203 of the front heat exchanger 201, and the second layer heat exchanger 205 adjacent to the first layer heat exchanger 203. The 2nd end plate 52 is being fixed to.

  Further, the second end plate 52 is provided with a fixing portion 53 extending toward the first end plate 51. The fixing portion 53 is fixed to the first end plate 51 by a fastening member such as a bolt 54.

  According to the air conditioner according to the third embodiment, since the two heat exchangers 203 and 205 adjacent in the stacking direction are fixed to each other, the positional relationship between the two heat exchangers 203 and 205 is maintained. The heat conduction between the heat exchanger tubes included in the heat exchangers 203 and 205 can be effectively suppressed by providing a gap between the heat exchangers 203 and 205, and heat loss can be reduced. It can be further reduced. As a result, the heating capacity or cooling capacity of the air conditioner can be further enhanced.

  In addition, it is preferable that the fixing | fixed part 53 is arrange | positioned between the heat exchanger tubes provided in the inside of the 1st layer heat exchanger 203 (namely, the part in which the heat exchanger tube is not arrange | positioned). According to this structure, it can suppress that the fixing | fixed part 53 and a heat exchanger tube interfere.

  Note that the fixing portion 53 is not limited to being provided on the second end plate 52, and may be provided on the first end plate 52, for example. In this case, a fixing portion extending toward the second end plate 51 may be provided on the first end plate 51, and the fixing portion may be fixed to the second end plate 52 by a fastening member such as a bolt 54. Even in this case, the same effect can be obtained.

<< 4th Embodiment >>
An air conditioner according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The difference between the air conditioner according to the fourth embodiment and the air conditioner according to the first embodiment is that the air conditioner according to the first embodiment is condensed in the cut end L between the first stage heat exchanger 207 and the second stage heat exchanger 208. A gap 60 for guiding the water S is formed. FIG. 17: is sectional drawing which shows schematic structure of the indoor unit of the air conditioner concerning this 4th Embodiment. FIG. 18 is an enlarged view of a region H surrounded by a dotted line in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the gap 60 is formed between a gap body 601 fitted to the cut L according to the shape of the cut L, and a bottom surface 205D of the second layer heat exchanger 205 positioned above the cut L. An upper guide portion 602 formed so as to extend along the cut surface L, and a lower guide portion 603 formed so as to extend along the outer surface of the first layer heat exchanger 203 located below the cut end L.

  When the air conditioner according to the fourth embodiment is operated in the cooling mode, air is taken into the indoor unit body 10 from the suction port provided in the ceiling portion of the indoor unit body 10. At this time, there is a temperature difference (the temperature of the air is relatively high and the temperature of the heat exchanger unit 20 is relatively low) between the air and the heat exchanger unit 20. For this reason, the water | moisture content in air can liquefy on the surface of the heat exchanger unit 20, and the condensed water S can generate | occur | produce.

  The condensed water S generated at the u portion shown in FIG. 17 flows to the water tray 40 along the inner surface of the first layer heat exchanger 203. The condensed water S generated in the v portion shown in FIG. 17 flows along the gap body 601 of the gap 60 to the water tray 40. A portion of the condensed water S generated in the portion w shown in FIG. 17 having a relatively high flow velocity flows along the outer surface of the second layer heat exchanger 205 to the water tray 40. On the other hand, the portion of the condensed water S generated in the w portion shown in FIG. 17 that has a relatively low flow velocity flows to the water tray 40 along the upper guide portion 602 and the lower guide portion 603 of the gap portion 60.

  The condensed water S generated in the x part shown in FIG. 17 flows to the water tray 40 along the inner surface of the first layer heat exchanger 203. A portion of the condensed water S generated at the y portion shown in FIG. 17 that has a relatively high flow velocity flows along the outer surface of the second layer heat exchanger 205 to the water tray 40. On the other hand, the portion of the condensed water S generated in the y portion shown in FIG. 17 that flows at a relatively low speed flows to the cut surface between the second stage heat exchanger 208 and the third stage heat exchanger 206. The condensed water S generated in the z section shown in FIG. 17 flows to the water receiving tray 40 along the outer surface of the second layer heat exchanger 205.

  Therefore, according to the air conditioner according to the fourth embodiment, the condensed water S generated in the u part to the z part can be more reliably flowed to the water receiving tray 40, and the condensed water can flow outside or inside the water receiving tray 40. Can be further suppressed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent water leakage from the air conditioner according to the fourth embodiment.

  In the above description, the gap portion 60 is provided only in the cut L between the first stage heat exchanger 207 and the second stage heat exchanger 208, but the present invention is not limited to this. The gap portion 60 is a cut end L between the first stage heat exchanger 207 and the second stage heat exchanger 208 or a cut end between the second stage heat exchanger 208 and the third stage heat exchanger 206. What is necessary is just to provide in at least one.

<< 5th Embodiment >>
An air conditioner according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The difference between the air conditioner according to the fifth embodiment and the air conditioner according to the first embodiment is that the upper end fixed to the upper end of the front heat exchanger 201 and the upper end of the rear heat exchanger 202 is different. The point fixing member 70 is further provided. FIG. 19 is a perspective view illustrating a schematic configuration of a heat exchanger unit included in an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to the fifth embodiment. 20 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the heat exchanger unit of FIG. FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing a schematic configuration of a fixing member provided in the heat exchanger unit of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the upper end fixing member 70 is configured to allow the front heat exchange so that the fins 201 </ b> Q at the upper end of the front heat exchanger 201 and the fins 202 </ b> Q at the upper end of the rear heat exchanger 202 come into contact with each other. The upper end of the vessel 201 and the upper end of the rear heat exchanger 202 are fixed. A plurality of upper end fixing members 70 are provided at a predetermined pitch in the width direction of the heat exchanger unit 20.

  As shown in FIG. 20 or FIG. 21, the upper end fixing member 70 includes a plate-like main body 701. The main body portion 701 includes a first claw portion 702 and a second claw portion 703. The 1st nail | claw part 702 is provided in the one end part of the main-body part 701, and has the arc-shaped 1st inner surface 702S. The first inner surface 702S is formed so as to engage with the outer surface of the heat transfer tube K located at the upper end of the second layer heat exchanger 205. The 2nd nail | claw part 703 is provided in the other end part of the main-body part 701, and has the arc-shaped 2nd inner surface 703S. The second inner surface 703 </ b> S is provided so as to face the first inner surface 702 </ b> S, and is formed to engage with the outer surface of the heat transfer tube K located at the upper end portion of the rear heat exchanger 202. In the upper end fixing member 70, the first inner surface 702S of the first claw 702 engages with the outer surface of the heat transfer tube K positioned at the upper end of the second layer heat exchanger 205, and the second claw 703 2 The inner surface 703S is fixed to the upper end portion of the front heat exchanger 201 and the upper end portion of the rear heat exchanger 202 by engaging with the outer surface of the heat transfer tube K located at the upper end portion of the rear heat exchanger 202. Is done.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21, the upper end fixing member 70 has both upper ends when the upper fixing member 70 is fixed to the upper end portion of the front heat exchanger 201 and the upper end portion of the rear heat exchanger 202. A pressing portion 705 provided to protrude in the thickness direction of the main body portion 701 is provided in a portion located above the portion.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21, the upper end fixing member 70 is moved forward when the upper end fixing member 70 is fixed to the upper end of the front heat exchanger 201 and the upper end of the rear heat exchanger 202. A guide portion (rib portion) 707 protruding forward from the partial heat exchanger 201 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the upper end fixing member 70 is a cover that is integrally formed with the main body 701 so as to cover the gap between the ceiling of the front heat exchanger 201 and the ceiling of the rear heat exchanger 202. A member 708 is provided.

  According to the air conditioner according to the fifth embodiment, the upper end fixing member 70 causes a gap to be generated between the upper end of the front heat exchanger 201 and the upper end of the rear heat exchanger 202. It is possible to reliably prevent the air from passing through the gap and not exchanging heat with the refrigerant.

  Further, according to the air conditioner according to the fifth embodiment, the first and second claw portions 702 and 703 of the upper end fixing member 70 are pressed by the outer surface of the heat transfer tube K by pressing the force applying portion 705. The upper end fixing member 70 can be more easily fixed to the upper end of the front heat exchanger 201 and the upper end of the rear heat exchanger 202.

  Further, according to the air conditioner according to the fifth embodiment, when the air filter mesh 80 is attached so as to cover the front of the front heat exchanger 201 as shown in FIG. The guide portion 707 comes into contact with the front heat exchanger 201 before the front heat exchanger 201. Thereby, it can suppress that the air filter net | network 80 damages the front heat exchanger 201. FIG.

  Moreover, according to the air conditioner according to the fifth embodiment, by providing the covering member 708, a gap is generated between the upper end portion of the front heat exchanger 201 and the upper end portion of the rear heat exchanger 202. This can be prevented more reliably, and air can be prevented from passing through the gap and not being heat exchanged with the refrigerant.

  Note that an elastic material is preferably used as a constituent material of the upper end fixing member 70. In this case, the distance between the first claw portion 702 and the second claw portion 703 can be finely adjusted using the elastic deformation of the upper end fixing member 70. Thereby, for example, even if the interval between the first claw portion 702 and the second claw portion 703 is smaller than the interval between the heat transfer tube K of the second layer heat exchanger 205 and the heat transfer tube K of the rear heat exchanger 202, The first claw portion 702 is elastically deformed so that the distance between the first claw portion 702 and the second claw portion 703 is widened, and the first claw portion 702 is engaged with the heat transfer tube K of the second layer heat exchanger 205 and the second claw The part 703 can be engaged with the heat transfer tube K of the rear heat exchanger 202. Further, after the engagement, the upper end portion of the second layer heat exchanger 205 and the upper end portion of the rear heat exchanger 202 can be more firmly fixed by the elastic recovery force of the upper end fixing member 70. it can.

<< 6th Embodiment >>
An air conditioner according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The air conditioner according to the sixth embodiment is different from the air conditioner according to the first embodiment in that the lowermost end portion of the second layer heat exchanger 205 and the lowermost end portion of the first layer heat exchanger 203 The lower end fixing member 90 is further provided. FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a schematic configuration in the vicinity of a lower end fixing member included in an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to the sixth embodiment. 24 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic configuration of the lower end fixing member of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the lowermost end 205a of the second layer heat exchanger (Mth layer heat exchanger) 205 is the lowermost end 206a of the first layer heat exchanger (M-1th layer heat exchanger). It is located above.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the lower end fixing member 90 includes a plate-shaped main body 901. The main body portion 901 includes a first claw portion 902 and a second claw portion 903. The 1st nail | claw part 902 is provided in the one end part of the main-body part 901, and has the arc-shaped 1st inner surface 902S. The first inner surface 902S is formed to engage with the outer surface of the heat transfer tube K located at the lower end of the second layer heat exchanger 205. The 2nd nail | claw part 903 is provided in the other end part of the main-body part 901, and has the arc-shaped 2nd inner surface 903S. The second inner surface 903S is provided so as to face the first inner surface 902S, and is formed so as to engage with the outer surface of the heat transfer tube K located at the lower end portion of the first layer heat exchanger 203. In the lower end fixing member 90, the first inner surface 902S of the first claw portion 902 engages with the outer surface of the heat transfer tube K positioned at the lower end portion of the second layer heat exchanger 205, and the second claw portion 903 2 The inner surface 903S engages with the outer surface of the heat transfer tube K located at the lower end of the first layer heat exchanger 203, so that the lower end of the second layer heat exchanger 205 and the first layer heat exchanger 203 Fix the bottom end.

  According to the air conditioner according to the sixth embodiment, the lower end of the second layer heat exchanger 205 and the lower end of the first layer heat exchanger 203 are fixed by the lower end fixing member 90. The deformation of the first and second heat exchangers 203 and 205 can be suppressed, and the generation of noise and vibration from the first and second heat exchangers 203 and 205 can be suppressed.

  Note that the lower end fixing member 90 is lower than the lowermost end 205a of the second layer heat exchanger 205 when the lower end fixing member 90 fixes the lower ends of the first and second layer heat exchangers 203 and 205. It is preferable to further include a position limiting portion 906 formed so as to protrude downward. According to this configuration, since the position limiting unit 906 is positioned closer to the water tray 40 than the first and second layer heat exchangers 203 and 205, the position limiting unit 906 causes the first layer and It can suppress that the 2nd layer heat exchanger 203,205 contacts the water receiving tray 40. FIG. As a result, the generation of noise due to the first layer and second layer heat exchangers 203 and 205 coming into contact with the water tray 40 can be suppressed.

  In addition, it is preferable that the space | interval of the position limitation part 906 and the water tray 40 is 1 mm or less, and it is more preferable that the position limitation part 906 and the water tray 40 are contacting. In this case, the position limiter 906 can be supported by the water tray 40, and the lower ends of the first and second layer heat exchangers 203 and 205 can be more reliably fixed.

  Note that an elastic material is preferably used as a constituent material of the lower end fixing member 90. In this case, the distance between the first claw portion 902 and the second claw portion 903 can be finely adjusted using the elastic deformation of the lower end fixing member 90. Thereby, for example, the interval between the first claw portion 902 and the second claw portion 903 is smaller than the interval between the heat transfer tube K of the second layer heat exchanger 205 and the heat transfer tube K of the first layer heat exchanger 203. However, the first claw portion 902 is elastically deformed so that the distance between the first claw portion 902 and the second claw portion 903 is widened, and the first claw portion 902 is engaged with the heat transfer tube K of the second layer heat exchanger 205, and The two claws 903 can be engaged with the heat transfer tube K of the first layer heat exchanger 203. In addition, after the engagement, the lower end portions of the first and second layer heat exchangers 203 and 205 can be more firmly fixed by the elastic recovery force of the lower end portion fixing member 90.

<< 7th Embodiment >>
An air conditioner according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described. The air conditioner according to the seventh embodiment is different from the air conditioner according to the first embodiment in that the end plate unit 100 is fixed to the side surface of the heat exchange unit 20. FIG. 25 is a side view illustrating a schematic configuration of an end plate unit included in the indoor unit of the air conditioner according to the seventh embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the end plate unit 100 includes a rear end plate 101, front end plates 102 to 106, and a connection end plate 107. Each end plate 101-107 is comprised, for example with the sheet metal.

  The rear end plate 101 is fixed to the side surface of the rear heat exchanger 202. The front end plates 102 to 106 are fixed to the side surface of the front heat exchanger 201. More specifically, the front end plate 102 is fixed to the side surface of the first stage heat exchanger 207, the front end plate 103 is fixed to the side surface of the second stage heat exchanger 208, and the front end plate 104 is It is fixed to the side surface of the third stage heat exchanger 206. That is, the front end plates 102 to 104 are formed by being bent in a plurality of stages so as to correspond to the shape of the first layer heat exchanger 203. Thereby, the condensed water which generate | occur | produced in the inner surface of the heat exchanger of the innermost layer of the front part heat exchanger 201 can be flowed more reliably to the water receiving tray 40, and it can suppress that the said condensed water splashes indoors. .

  The front end plate 105 is fixed to the side surface of the fourth stage heat exchanger 209, and the front end plate 106 is fixed to the side surface of the fifth stage heat exchanger 210. The connection end plate 107 is fixed to the rear end plate 101 and the front end plates 102 to 106 so as to maintain the positional relationship between the rear end plate 101 and the front end plates 102 to 106.

  FIG. 26 is a side view showing a state in which the rear end plate 201 and the front end plates 202 to 206 are straightly connected before the end plate unit 100 is created.

  As shown in FIG. 26, connection portions 111 are provided between the front end plate 102 and the front end plate 103 and between the front end plate 103 and the front end plate 104, respectively. The length of the connection part 111 is about 1 mm, for example. Cutting between the front end plate 101 and the front end plate 102, between the front end plate 104 and the front end plate 105, and between the front end plate 105 and the front end plate 106, respectively. A portion 112 is provided.

  Between the two end plate units 100 (the state in which the rear end plate 201 and the front end plates 202 to 206 are straightly connected), a plurality of the unfined fins described in FIG. 8 are arranged. And the some heat exchanger tube K is inserted in the some hole provided in each of the end plate unit 100 and a fin. By performing mechanical expansion or hydraulic expansion of the heat transfer tube K, the outer diameter of the heat transfer tube K is expanded, and the heat transfer tube K and the fins and end plates are brought into close contact with each other and joined.

  Thereafter, the rear end plate 101, the front end plate 105, and the front end plate 106 are separated from the front end plates 102 to 104 by being cut by the cutting portion 112. At this time, as described with reference to FIG. 8, the fin is also cut at the cutting positions A, D, and E. The front end plate 102, the front end plate 103, and the front end plate 104 are bent together with the fins as described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 27 is a side view showing a state in which the rear end plate 101 and the front end plates 102 to 106 are combined.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the front end plates 102 to 104 are bent without being separated from each other. Thereafter, the front end plate 105 is disposed on the front end plate 102, and both are fixed to each other. Further, a front end plate 106 is disposed on the front end plate 103 and both are fixed to each other. The front end plate 102 and the front end plate 105 include, for example, a screw hole in the front end plate 102 and a protruding portion having a screw hole in the front end plate 105, and a bolt or the like through the screw hole. The fastening member can be fixed by screwing it into the side surface of the first stage heat exchanger 207. Similarly, the front end plate 103 and the front end plate 106 are, for example, provided with a screw hole in the front end plate 103 and a protrusion having a screw hole in the front end plate 106, and through these screw holes. A fastening member such as a bolt can be fixed by screwing into a side surface of the second stage heat exchanger 208. In this manner, by fixing the front end plates 102 to 106 to the side surface of the front heat exchanger 201, the mounting error of the front heat exchanger 201 can be reduced.

  FIG. 28 is a side view of the connection end plate 107.

  As shown in FIG. 28, a triangular portion 121 is formed on the connection end plate 107. The apex angle of the triangular part 121 coincides with the angle formed by the connecting portion between the front heat exchanger 201 and the rear heat exchanger 202. In other words, the apex angle of the triangular portion 121 coincides with the angle formed by the connection portion between the rear end plate 101 and the front end plate 102.

  A front extension 122 that extends along the inner surface of the first layer heat exchanger 203 and a rear extension 123 that extends along the inner surface of the rear heat exchanger 202 are formed below the connection end plate 37. ing. While fixing the front extension part 122 to the first layer heat exchanger 203 and fixing the rear extension part 123 to the rear heat exchanger 202, the front end plates 102 to 104 and the rear end plate 101 are deformed. The positional relationship between the two can be more reliably maintained.

  The connection end plate 37 and the rear end plate 101 are, for example, provided with screw holes in the rear end plate 101, and provided with protruding portions 121a having screw holes in the triangular portion 121 and the rear extension portion 123, and bolts through these screw holes. Such a fastening member can be fixed by screwing into the side surface of the rear heat exchanger 202. The connection end plate 37 and the rear end plate 101 are preferably fixed in a state in which, for example, the engagement portion 121b is provided in the triangular portion 121 and the engagement portion 121b is engaged with the rear end plate 101. . As a result, the connection end plate 37 and the rear end plate 101 can be firmly fixed while suppressing displacement.

  For example, the connection end plate 37 and the front end plate 102 are provided with a screw hole 122a in the connection end plate 37, and the fastening member that fixes the front end plate 102 and the front end plate 105 is fixed to the screw hole. It can be fixed by screwing into the side surface of the first stage heat exchanger 207 through 122a. Further, the connection end plate 37 and the front end plate 103 include, for example, a fastening member that is provided with a screw hole 122b in the connection end plate 37 and fixes the front end plate 103 and the front end plate 106 described above. It can be fixed by screwing into the side surface of the second stage heat exchanger 208 through the screw hole 122b. The connection end plate 37 and the front end plate 104 include, for example, a screw hole 122c in the connection end plate 37, a screw hole in the front end plate 104, and a fastening member such as a bolt through the screw hole. Can be fixed by screwing into the side surface of the third stage heat exchanger 206. The connection end plate 37 and the front end plates 102 to 104 are fixed in a state where, for example, the engagement portion 121c is provided in the triangular portion 121 and the engagement portion 121c is engaged with the front end plate 102. Preferably it is done. As a result, the connection end plate 37 and the front end plates 102 to 104 can be firmly fixed while suppressing positional displacement.

  Note that the installation positions and the number of the engagement portions 121b and 121c and the screw holes 121a, 122a, 122b, and 122c are not limited to these, and the connection end plate 37, the rear end plate 101, and the front end plate 102 are not limited thereto. As long as the position and the number can be firmly connected to .about.104.

  It is to be noted that, by appropriately combining any of the various embodiments, the effects possessed by them can be produced.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of the air conditioner concerning the present invention was described, the air conditioner concerning the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and those skilled in the art do not deviate from the gist and the scope of the present invention. The present invention can be modified or changed as necessary. All these variations and modifications are also included within the scope of the present invention.

  The air conditioner according to the present invention can further improve the cooling capacity or the heating capacity, and can suppress the generation of noise, and thus is useful for an air conditioner including a heat exchanger unit in an indoor unit.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Indoor unit 10 Indoor unit main body 20,20 'Heat exchanger unit 30 Cross-flow type fan 40 Water tray 51 1st end plate 52 2nd end plate 53 Fixing part 54 Bolt 60 Gap part 70 Upper end part fixing member 80 Air filter network 90 Lower end fixing member 100 End plate unit 101 Rear end plates 102-106 Front end plate 107 Connection end plate 111 Connection portion 112 Cutting portion 121 Triangular portion 121a Projection portion 121b Engagement portion 122 Front extension portions 122a, 122b, 122c Screws Hole 123 Rear extension portion 201, 201 ′ Front heat exchanger 201Q Fins 202, 202 ′ Rear heat exchanger 202Q Fins 203, 203 ′, 206 ′ First layer heat exchangers 205, 204 ′, 207 ′ Second layer heat Exchanger 205 ′ Third layer heat exchanger 206 Third stage heat exchanger 207 First stage heat exchanger 208 Second stage heat exchanger 209 Fourth stage heat Exchanger 210 Fifth stage heat exchanger 400 Jig folding base 601 Gap part main body 602 Upper guide part 603 Lower guide part 701 Plate-like main body part 702 First claw part 702S First inner surface 703 Second claw part 703S Second Inner surface 705 Forced portion 707 Guide portion 708 Cover member 901 Plate-shaped main body portion 902 First claw portion 902S First inner surface 903 Second claw portion 903S Second inner surface 906 Position limiting portions A, D, E Cutting position B , C bent portion F cuts H region K heat transfer tube L cut _Q 1 to Q ₄ combinations of fin R cutting depth limit holes S condensate

Claims (6)

An air conditioner equipped with an indoor unit,
The indoor unit includes a once-through fan and a heat exchanger unit arranged to surround the once-through fan,
The heat exchanger unit is a finned tube heat exchanger, and a front heat exchanger arranged so that the wind surface faces the front side of the indoor unit, and the wind surface faces the back side of the indoor unit. And a rear heat exchanger arranged so that
At least a part of the front heat exchanger is configured by stacking M layers (M is a natural number of 2 or more) of heat exchangers including one row of heat transfer tubes,
The rear heat exchanger is configured by stacking N layers (N is a natural number smaller than M) of heat exchangers including one row of heat transfer tubes ,
The lower part of the M-1st layer heat exchanger adjacent to the Mth layer heat exchanger, which is the outermost layer heat exchanger away from the once-through fan of the front heat exchanger, in the stacking direction, It is bent so that the gap with the M-th layer heat exchanger is enlarged toward the lowermost end of the M-1st layer heat exchanger,
Air conditioner.   Of the plurality of heat exchangers included in the heat exchanger unit, a first end plate is fixed to one of two heat exchangers adjacent to each other in the stacking direction, and a second end is connected to the other of the two heat exchangers. A plate is fixed, and either the first end plate or the second end plate extends toward the other of the first end plate or the second end plate, and is fixed to the other end The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein   3. The air according to claim 1, wherein the innermost layer heat exchanger adjacent to the once-through fan of the front heat exchanger is formed by bending a fin through which a heat transfer tube passes in a plurality of stages. Harmony machine.   The upper end of the front heat exchanger and the upper end of the rear heat exchanger are arranged so that the fins at the upper end of the front heat exchanger and the fins at the upper end of the rear heat exchanger come into contact with each other. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising an upper end fixing member to be fixed. The lowermost end of the M-th layer heat exchanger, which is the outermost heat exchanger away from the once-through fan of the front heat exchanger, is adjacent to the M-th layer heat exchanger in the stacking direction. Located above the lowest end of the M-1 layer heat exchanger,
The lower end of the M-th layer heat exchanger is engaged with the heat transfer tube located at the lower end of the M-th layer heat exchanger and the heat transfer tube located at the lower end of the M-th layer heat exchanger, respectively. The air conditioner as described in any one of Claims 1-4 further provided with the lower end part fixing member which fixes a part and the lower end part of the said M-1st layer heat exchanger. An end plate unit is fixed to the side surface of the heat exchanger unit,
The end plate unit includes a front end plate fixed to a side surface of the front heat exchanger, a rear end plate fixed to a side surface of the rear heat exchanger, the front end plate and the rear end plate. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a connection end plate fixed to the front end plate and the rear end plate so as to maintain a positional relationship with the front end plate.

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