JPH06229579A - Drain tank device for local cooler - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To facilitate demounting of a drain tank which forms a heavy substance as a result of condensate gathering. CONSTITUTION:A guide 7a to contain a drain tank 110 is arranged in front of a drain tank chamber 4 and casters A8 are mounted on the lower part thereof. A hole 6 for a handle is formed and a front cover 2a to support the drain tank 110 is provided, and the front cover 2a-and a base part 104 are fixed by means of a decorative screw 5. When, during drainage of condensate, the front cover 2a is opened, the drain tank 110 is delivered frontward together with the front cover 2a, whereby a work to mount and demount the drain tank 110 is facilitated.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a drain tank device for a local cooling machine used in factories and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, there has been an increasing demand for local air conditioners to improve the thermal workplace as a part of improving the working environment and securing human resources in factories. Among them, space-saving type and easy to install. The floor-standing ones grow significantly.

Conventionally, this type of local cooling machine generally has a structure as shown in FIG. The configuration will be described below with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, a main body 101 of a conventional local air conditioner includes an indoor unit section 102 and an outdoor unit section 103 facing the indoor unit section 102.
The base unit 104 is provided below the indoor unit unit 102 and the outdoor unit unit 103. In addition, the indoor unit 102 is provided with an indoor heat exchanger 105 and an indoor blower 106 behind the indoor heat exchanger 105, and the indoor blower 106 is also provided.
An outlet duct 107 is provided above. Also,
The outdoor unit section 103 includes the indoor unit section 1
An outdoor heat exchanger 108 is provided on the side opposite to 02, and an outdoor blower 109 is provided between the outdoor heat exchanger 108 and the indoor unit 102. Further, the base portion 1
The compressor 04 has a compressor (not shown) below the outdoor unit 103 and a drain tank 110 below the indoor unit 102. A drain pan 111 for receiving condensed water generated in the indoor heat exchanger 105 is provided below the indoor heat exchanger 105, and a drain pipe 112 is attached to the bottom of the drain pan 111. The water injection port 110a of the drain tank 110 is projected. A caster B113 is provided on the bottom of the main body 101 so that the main body 101 can be freely moved.

In the above structure, the indoor heat exchanger 1
Condensed water generated in 05 passes through the drain pipe 112, and the drain tank 11 provided below the drain pipe 112.
It enters from the water injection port 110a of 0 and collects in the drain tank 110.

[0005]

In the structure of the drain tank device for such a conventional local cooling machine, the drain tank 1 is used.
When the condensed water collects in 10 and is drained, the drain tank 1
Since 10 is a heavy object, there is a problem that it takes a lot of labor to take it out from the main body 101 and carry it to a predetermined drainage position.

The present invention solves the above problems and provides a drain tank device for a local air conditioner, which can facilitate the work of attaching and detaching the drain tank of the local air conditioner, which is a heavy load, from the main body. The purpose of 1.

A second object is to easily take out the drain tank of the local air conditioner, which is a heavy object, from the main body and facilitate the moving work.

A third object is to easily take out the drain tank of the local air conditioner, which is a heavy object, from the main body to facilitate the moving work and to improve the working efficiency.

A fourth object is to easily take out the drain tank of the local air conditioner, which is a heavy object, from the main body, facilitate the moving work, improve the work efficiency, and secure the strength of the drain tank device. .

[0010]

In order to achieve the first object, a drain tank device for a local cooling machine according to the present invention comprises:
The first means is to provide an indoor unit provided with an indoor heat exchanger and an indoor blower at the upper part of the main body, and an outdoor heat exchanger and an outdoor blower provided facing the indoor unit. The outdoor unit portion, a base portion provided below the indoor unit portion and the outdoor unit portion, and a drain tank for storing condensed water of the indoor heat exchanger are provided in front of the base portion. A drain tank chamber and a front lid that opens and closes the front of the drain tank chamber are provided, and the drain tank is supported by the front lid.

In order to achieve the second object, the second
In this means, a front lid is detachably provided on the base portion, and a caster A for moving to the front lid and a handle are provided.

In order to achieve the third object, the third
In this means, the front lid is provided so as to stand upright, and the front lid serves as a moving handle.

Further, in order to achieve the fourth object,
This means is configured such that the front lid is provided with a movable handle that can be pulled out upward.

[0014]

According to the present invention, by the construction of the above-mentioned first means, when the condensed water stored in the drain tank is drained, the drain tank is pulled out forward by opening the front lid, and the drain tank extends along the front lid. Therefore, the drain tank can be easily attached and detached.

Further, according to the structure of the second means, when draining the condensed water stored in the drain tank, the handle provided on the front cover is held and is slightly tilted forward, and after the caster A comes into contact with the floor surface, By pulling it forward while holding the handle, the drain tank can be connected to the front lid and can be moved, and the moving operation can be facilitated.

Further, according to the structure of the third means, when draining the condensed water stored in the drain tank, hold the handle provided on the upper part of the front lid and slightly tilt it forward so that the caster A contacts the floor surface. After that, while pulling out the drain tank device while holding the handle, the front cover is erected upward while the drain tank device is self-supporting, the front cover is used as the handle, and the handle is moved, so that the moving work is performed. This will facilitate the work and improve the work efficiency.

Further, according to the structure of the fourth means, when draining the condensed water stored in the drain tank, hold the handle provided on the upper part of the front cover and slightly tilt it forward so that the caster A contacts the floor surface. After that, by pulling out the drain tank device while holding the handle and sliding the handle for moving the front lid upward, it becomes possible to move with the handle for moving, facilitating moving work and improving work efficiency. In addition, the strength of the drain tank device can be secured.

[0018]

【Example】

(Embodiment 1) Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
Will be described with reference to.

The same parts as those of the conventional example are designated by the same reference numerals and detailed description of each embodiment will be omitted.

As shown in the figure, an inwardly bent receiving portion 1 is formed at a lower end portion of the base portion 104. The receiving portion 1 is bent in three directions and is attached to one front surface side of the base portion 104. The hinge 3 is attached, and the front lid 2 is fixed to the hinge 3, and the front lid 2 is configured to rotate about the hinge 3 as a fulcrum. The front lid 2 holds the drain tank 110 in the drain tank chamber 4, and the decorative screw 5 for preventing the front lid 2 from being opened and closed accidentally, and a handle for opening and closing the front lid 2. A hole 6 is provided. Further, a box-shaped guide 7a that holds the drain tank 110 is fixed to the lower portion of the front lid 2 and is fixed above the receiving portion 1, and the bottom of the guide 7a is provided with the front lid 2 of the front lid 2. Equipped with casters A8 for smooth opening and closing. Further, a fixing screw hole 13 is provided above the end portion of the base portion 104, and the front cover 2 is fixed to the base portion 104 by the decorative screw 5.

With the above structure, condensed water generated in the indoor heat exchanger 105 during operation enters the drain tank 112 through the water inlet 110a of the drain tank 110 located below the drain pipe 112.
Will be accumulated in. Furthermore, this drain tank 110
When the condensed water has accumulated for about the eighth minute, the drain tank 110 is attached to and detached from the drain tank chamber 4.

In this attachment / detachment, when taking out the drain tank 110 in which condensed water is accumulated, after loosening the decorative screw 5 above the front cover 2, the holding hole 6 is provided and the front cover 2 is pulled out forward. At this time, the guide 7a integrated with the front lid 2 is also pulled out forward, and in this state, the handle of the drain tank 110 can be held and pulled up as it is. On the other hand, when the drain tank 110 is attached, the procedure is the reverse of the above-mentioned procedure.

As described above, according to the drain tank device of the local air conditioner of the first embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to facilitate the work of attaching and detaching the drain tank 110, which is a heavy load, from the main body.

(Second Embodiment) A second embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.

As shown in the figure, an inwardly bent receiving portion 1 is formed at the lower end of the base portion 104, and the receiving portion 1 is bent in three directions. Above the receiving part 1, there is provided a pedestal 7b formed in a box shape and capable of accommodating the drain tank 110. The bottom of the pedestal 7b is provided with two casters A8 at both front end portions. Has been. Further, on the front surface of the pedestal 7b, the pedestal 7
An L-shaped front lid 2 which is integrated with b is attached. A handle hole 6 is provided in the upper portion of the front lid 2, and decorative screws 5 are attached to both ends thereof. Further, the base portion 104
A fixing screw hole 13 is provided above both ends of the front cover 2 and the front cover 2 is detachably attached to the base 104 by the decorative screw 5.

With the above structure, the condensed water generated in the indoor heat exchanger 105 during operation enters through the drain pipe 112 and the water inlet 110a of the drain tank 110 located below the drain pipe 112 and the drain tank 110.
Will be accumulated in. Furthermore, this drain tank 110
When the condensed water has accumulated for about the eighth minute, the drain tank 110 is attached to and detached from the drain tank chamber 4.

In this attachment / detachment, when taking out the drain tank 110 in which condensed water is collected, after loosening the decorative screws 5 above both end portions of the front lid 2, there is a hole 6 for a handle, and the front lid 2 is slightly forward. After the casters A8 mounted on both ends of the bottom of the pedestal 7b come into contact with the floor surface, the casters A8 are pulled forward while holding the handle hole 6.
In this state, the drain tank 110 is attached to the pedestal 7b.
The handle hole 6 of the front lid 2 is held and moved while it is placed on.

On the other hand, when the drain tank 110 is mounted, the procedure is the reverse of the above-mentioned procedure. As described above, according to the drain tank device of the local air conditioner of the second embodiment of the present invention, the drain tank 110 can be easily attached and detached, and
Even if the drain tank 110 is filled with condensed water and becomes heavy, since the caster A8 is mounted on the cradle 7b on which the drain tank 110 is mounted, it is easy to move and drain easily.

(Embodiment 3) A third embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.

As shown in the figure, an inwardly bent receiving portion 1 is formed at the lower end of the base portion 104, and the receiving portion 1 is bent in three directions. A box 7b is formed above the receiving part 1 and a pedestal 7b capable of accommodating the drain tank 110 is placed above the box. Two casters A8 are attached to both ends of the front part on the bottom surface of the pedestal 7b, and legs 14 are attached to the rear part of the bottom surface. Further, an L-shaped bar is attached to both ends of the front surface of the cradle 7b.
An angle 9 which is formed in a shape and whose height can be stored in the drain tank chamber is attached. Front lids 2 are attached to both ends of the angle 9 by means of stopper pins 10, and the front lid 2 can be erected upward with the stopper pins 10 as fulcrums. Further, the upper and lower portions of the front lid 2 are provided with handle holes 6 respectively, and
A protruding portion 15 is provided above the fulcrum portion, and the decorative screw 5 is attached to the protruding portion 15. Further, the base portion 10
A fixing screw hole 13 is provided above the end portion of 4, and the front cover 2 is detachably fixed to the base portion 104 by the decorative screw 5.

With the above structure, the condensed water generated in the indoor heat exchanger 105 during operation enters through the drain pipe 112 and the water inlet 110a of the drain tank 110 located below the drain pipe 112, and then the drain tank 110.
Will be accumulated in. Furthermore, this drain tank 110
When the condensed water has accumulated for about the eighth minute, the drain tank 110 is attached to and detached from the drain tank chamber 4.

In this attachment / detachment, when taking out the drain tank 110 in which condensed water is collected, after loosening the decorative screws 5 above both end portions of the front cover 2, a hole 6 for a handle is provided, and the front cover 2 is slightly forward. After the casters A8 mounted on both ends of the bottom surface of the cradle 7b are brought into contact with the floor surface,
After the foot 14 provided at the rear portion of the bottom surface of the pedestal 7b is also brought into contact with the floor surface to be self-supporting, the handle hole 6 provided at the lower portion of the front lid 2 is lifted up to raise the front lid 2
Is connected to the angle 9 provided on the pedestal 7b by the stopper pin 10 at the upper portion thereof.
It stands up with the fulcrum as a fulcrum. In this state, the drain tank 110 moves while holding the handle hole 6 of the front cover 2 while being placed on the receiving table 7b.

On the other hand, when the drain tank 110 is attached, the procedure is the reverse of the above-mentioned procedure. As described above, according to the drain tank device of the local air conditioner of the third embodiment of the present invention, the drain tank 110 can be easily attached and detached, and
Even if the drain tank 110 is full of condensed water and becomes heavy, the caster A8 is mounted on the cradle 7b on which the drain tank 110 is mounted, so that the drain tank 110 can be easily moved and drained easily, and the front cover 2 The position of the handle hole 6 provided at the position is at an appropriate height, and the convenience is improved.

(Fourth Embodiment) A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG.

As shown in the figure, an inwardly bent receiving portion 1 is formed at the lower end of the base portion 104, and the receiving portion 1 is bent in three directions. A box 7b is formed above the receiving part 1 and a pedestal 7b capable of accommodating the drain tank 110 is placed above the box. Two casters A8 are attached to both ends of the front part of the bottom surface of the pedestal 7b. Further, on the front surface of the pedestal 7b, the pedestal 7
The front lid 2 which is integral with b and is formed in an L shape is attached. A handle hole 6 is provided in the upper portion of the front lid 2, and decorative screws 5 are attached to the upper portions of both ends thereof. Further, two guide portions 11 formed in a convex shape are welded to both ends of the upper rear surface of the front lid 2. Further, a U-shaped moving handle 12 is slidably inserted into a hole formed by the guide portion 11 and the front cover 2. further,
Fixing screw holes 13 are provided above both ends of the base portion 104, and the front cover 2 is fixed to the base portion 104 by the decorative screw 5.

With the above structure, the condensed water generated in the indoor heat exchanger 105 during operation enters through the drain pipe 112 and the water inlet 110a of the drain tank 110 located below the drain pipe 112, and then the drain tank 110.
Will be accumulated in. Furthermore, this drain tank 110
When the condensed water has accumulated for about the eighth minute, the drain tank 110 is attached to and detached from the drain tank chamber 4.

In this attachment / detachment, when removing the drain tank 110 in which condensed water is collected, after loosening the decorative screws 5 above both end portions of the front cover 2, there is a hole 6 for a handle, and the front cover 2 is slightly forward. After the casters A8 mounted on both ends of the bottom surface of the cradle 7b are brought into contact with the floor surface,
The moving handle 12 is slid upward. In this state, the drain tank 110 moves while holding the handle hole 6 of the front cover 2 while being placed on the receiving table 7b.

On the other hand, when the drain tank 110 is mounted, the procedure is the reverse of the above-mentioned procedure. As described above, according to the drain tank device of the local air conditioner of the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the drain tank 110 can be easily attached and detached, and
Even if the drain tank 110 is full of condensed water and becomes heavy, the caster A8 is mounted on the cradle 7b on which the drain tank 110 is mounted, so that the drain tank 110 can be easily moved and drained easily, and the front cover 2 When the moving handle 12 connected to the sliding handle is slid upward, the position of the moving handle becomes an appropriate height, the convenience is improved, and the structural strength of the drain tank device can be secured.

[0039]

As is apparent from the above embodiments, according to the present invention, the drain tank supported by the front cover is sent forward when the condensed water accumulated in the drain tank is discharged. , Even if the drain tank is full of condensed water and becomes heavy, it can be pulled up as it is, it is easy to apply force, and the drain tank device of the local air conditioner that has the effect of being able to easily attach and detach Can be provided.

Further, a pedestal having casters A mounted on the bottom integrated with the front lid is provided at the lower part of the front lid, and a drain tank is mounted on the pedestal so that condensed water collected in the drain tank is attached. When the drain is drained, the front lid is pulled forward and moved in a state of being integrated with the drain tank, so even if the drain tank is full of condensed water and heavy, it requires a great deal of effort to move the drain tank. Therefore, it is possible to provide the drain tank device of the local air conditioner which has an effect that the drainage work can be easily performed.

Further, a pedestal having casters A attached to the bottom is provided, a drain tank is attached to the upper part of the pedestal, and when the condensed water accumulated in the drain tank is drained, the front cover is pulled forward, Since it is configured to move integrally with the drain tank and the front lid is erected upward, even if the drain tank is filled with condensed water and becomes heavy, a great amount of labor is required to move the drain tank. A local air conditioner that can easily perform drainage work without the need for an air conditioner, has an appropriate height for the position of the handle hole provided on the front lid, improves convenience, and improves work efficiency. The drain tank device can be provided.

Further, a pedestal having casters A mounted on the bottom of the front lid is provided under the front lid, and a drain tank is mounted on the pedestal so that condensed water collected in the drain tank is attached. When the water is drained, the front lid is pulled forward and moved in an integrated state with this drain tank, and the front lid is attached with a movable handle that can be pulled upward. Even if the condensed water is full and heavy, the drain tank can be easily drained without much effort to move, and the position of the moving handle provided on the front lid is appropriate. In addition, it is possible to provide a drain tank device for a local air conditioner that has the effects of improving convenience and improving work efficiency and ensuring the structural strength of the drain tank device.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a drain tank device of a local cooling machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a drain tank device of a local air conditioner of the second embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a drain tank device of a local air conditioner according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a drain tank device of a local air conditioner according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a drain tank device of a conventional local cooling machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 Front cover 4 Drain tank chamber 6 Handle hole 8 Caster A 9 Angle 10 Stopping pin 11 Guide part 12 Moving handle 102 Indoor unit part 103 Outdoor unit part 104 Base part 105 Indoor heat exchanger 106 Indoor fan 108 Outdoor Heat exchanger 109 Outdoor fan 110 Drain tank

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. An indoor unit provided with an indoor heat exchanger and an indoor blower provided on an upper part of a main body, and an outdoor heat exchanger and an outdoor blower provided facing the indoor unit. The outdoor unit portion, a base portion provided below the indoor unit portion and the outdoor unit portion, and a drain tank for storing condensed water of the indoor heat exchanger are provided in front of the base portion. A drain tank device for a local air conditioner, comprising: a drain tank chamber; and a front lid that opens and closes a front portion of the drain tank chamber, and the drain tank is supported by the front lid. 2. The drain tank device for a local air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein a front cover is detachably provided on the base part, and casters A and a handle for moving to the front cover are provided. 3. The drain tank device for a local cooling machine according to claim 1, wherein the front lid is provided so as to stand upright, and the front lid is a handle for moving. 4. The drain tank device for a local air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the front lid is provided with a movable handle that can be pulled out upward.