JPS6132258Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to a drain pan mounting structure for an air conditioner.

In air conditioners equipped with conventional drain pans,
As shown in the vertical cross-sectional view of FIG. 1 and the side view of FIG. The refrigerant condenser 3 radiates heat by evaporating the air and condensed water sucked in by the outdoor blower 4, but this outdoor air generally contains floating dust. When passing through the condenser, this dust adheres to the surface of the fins of the condenser 3, and the unevaporated part of the condensed water splashed by the condenser treatment mechanism is washed away as it flows down, and is finally washed away by the drain pan. 1
If the air conditioner is used for many years, this accumulated dust will cause problems such as impairing the function of the condensed water treatment mechanism.

However, the bottom plate 51 is usually connected to the drain pan 16.
In the unlikely event that condensed water leaks from the unit, it will not overflow outside the unit and stain the indoor floor etc.
1c, the splasher disk 11,
Even after removing the condensed water treatment mechanism of the motor 12,
Since the drain pan 16 cannot be taken out of the unit until after the refrigerant condenser 3 has been lifted upward, only an expert can thoroughly clean the dust accumulated inside the drain pan.

The present invention was proposed in view of these circumstances, and the purpose is to provide a drain pan mounting structure for an air conditioner that allows even non-experts to easily clean the drain pan, condensed water treatment mechanism, etc. The air conditioner is characterized in that the drain pan is integrated with the condensed water treatment mechanism and can be pulled out in a substantially horizontal direction.

An embodiment of the present invention will be explained with reference to the drawings.
Fig. 3 is a vertical sectional view of the same, Fig. 4 is a perspective view showing the drain pan of Fig. 3, Fig. 5 is a horizontal sectional view taken along - in Fig. 3, and Fig. 6 is a rear side treatment type air conditioner. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the case where the present invention is applied, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the relationship between the drain pan and the bottom plate of FIG. 6.

First, in FIGS. 3 and 4, 51A is a bottom plate, on which a drain pan 16A is installed below the condenser 3 as well as the compressor 5, and the condensed water made up of the splash disk 11 and the motor 12A is installed. The splashing mechanism is integrally connected to the drain pan 16A, and a part 51a of the side portion of the bottom plate 51A parallel to the plane of FIG. The end surface 16a is provided with a bottom plate 51 so as to maintain watertight sealing properties.
A and the end 51b of the rising part of the bottom plate.
It can be pulled out in the horizontal direction perpendicular to the plane of the drawing (in the direction of arrow X in FIG. 5).

According to such a structure, if cleaning of the drain pan and the condensed water treatment mechanism becomes necessary, the drain pan can be easily pulled out and cleaned.

In addition, in the case of a unit with a single back surface as shown in Fig. 6, the drain pan can be removed by pulling out the drain pan horizontally along the window wall as shown by the arrow without removing the unit from the window. Cleaning is further simplified since the condensate treatment mechanism can be disassembled and cleaned.

In the figure, the entrance and exit for the drain pan and condensed water treatment mechanism are provided on the outer panel, and the blind cover 17 is screwed to the entrance and exit, so when removing the drain pan and condensed water treatment mechanism from the unit, As shown in the figure, screw 1
8 and blind lid 17 are removed from the outer panel.

Similar measures are taken in the embodiment shown in FIG.

Note that instead of the blind lid, the longitudinal end surface 16a of the drain pan corresponding to the entrance may be extended upward to provide a flange portion to cover the entrance.

In short, according to the present invention, in an air conditioner equipped with a drain pan, the drain pan is integrated with the condensed water treatment mechanism and can be pulled out almost horizontally, thereby making it possible to easily clean the air conditioner. Since the drain pan mounting structure is obtained, the present invention is extremely useful industrially.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a vertical sectional view showing a known air conditioner with a drain pan, FIG. 2 is a side view of FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a vertical sectional view showing one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the drain pan of FIG. 3, and FIG.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the case where the present invention is applied to a rear one-side processing type air conditioner;
The figure is a perspective view showing the relationship between the drain pan and the bottom plate in Fig. 6. 3: condenser, 4: blower, 11: splash plate, 12A: motor, 16A: drain pan, 16a: longitudinal end surface, 17: blind cover, 18: screw, 51A: bottom plate, 51a:
Missing rising portion, 51b...end portion.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A drain pan mounting structure for an air conditioner, characterized in that the drain pan is integrated with a condensed water treatment mechanism and can be pulled out in a substantially horizontal direction.