KR20020059756A - Air conditioner with humidifying function - Google Patents

Abstract

This air conditioner having a humidifying function is equipped with an outdoor unit 1 and a humidifying unit 8 placed on the outdoor unit 1. An electrical equipment box of the outdoor unit 1 and electrical equipment of the humidifying unit 8 are connected with wiring 6 via an opening for connection 2a provided in a base plate 2 of the humidifying unit 8. A recessed portion facing the opening for connection 2a of the base plate 2 of the humidifying unit 8 is provided in an upper lid 3 provided on the top side of the electrical equipment box 11 of the outdoor unit 1. Furthermore, holding pawls 4, 5 for holding the wiring 6 are provided in the vicinity of the recessed portion of the upper lid 3 of the outdoor unit 1 as well as a protective cover 7 for protecting the wiring 6. Consequently, an air conditioner having a humidifying function with which workability can be improved and assembly man-hour can be reduced is provided. <IMAGE>

Description

Air conditioner with humidification function {AIR CONDITIONER WITH HUMIDIFYING FUNCTION}

Conventionally, as an air conditioner having a humidification function, some of the moisture in the room adsorbed to the adsorbent in the indoor unit is desorbed from the adsorbent and supplied to the room again. However, in the air conditioner having the humidification function, since the storage space of the absorbent material in the indoor unit does not occupy a large amount, the amount of moisture accumulated in the absorbent material is limited, and there is a problem that the humidification capacity is not sufficient.

Therefore, the present applicant has produced an air conditioner having a humidifying function capable of obtaining a sufficient amount of moisture from the outside air by desorbing the outside air adsorbed on the adsorbent from the adsorbent and supplying it to the room. As shown in FIG. 12, the air conditioner having the humidification function includes an indoor unit 101, an outdoor unit 102, a humidification unit 103 disposed above the outdoor unit 102, and the indoor unit. And a humidifying hose 104 connecting the unit 101 and the humidifying unit 103 to each other. The air conditioner having the humidifying function supplies humidifying air from the humidifying unit 103 to the outdoor unit 101 via the humidifying hose 104 to humidify the interior. In addition, this humidifier is demonstrated in order to make this invention easy to understand, and it is not a well-known technique and it is not a prior art.

In the air conditioner having the above humidification function, the electric appliance box (control unit) of the indoor unit 102 and the electric appliance of the humidification unit 103 are connected to each other by wiring in a factory assembly. The humidification unit 103 is fixed and integrated.

By the way, in the air conditioner having the humidification function, after assembling on the outdoor unit 102, the worker puts his hand through a hole provided in the side surface of the outdoor unit 102, and the Since the wiring hung from the bottom is connected to the electrical equipment box in the outdoor unit 102, there is a drawback that the workability of assembly is poor.

The present invention relates to an air conditioner having a humidifying function for humidifying a room.

1 is a perspective view of main parts of an outdoor unit of an air conditioner having a humidifying function according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the top cover of the upper side of the electrical equipment box of the outdoor unit is opened.

3A is a top view of the top cover, FIG. 3B is a front view of the cover, and FIG. 3C is a right side view of the cover.

It is a perspective view which shows the state which attached the cover shown to FIG. 3A, FIG. 3B, FIG. 3C to the upper part of the electrical equipment box.

5 is a perspective view of main parts of an outdoor unit of an air conditioner having a humidifying function according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

6A is a top view of the connector attachment portion, FIG. 6B is a side view of the connector attachment portion, and FIG. 6C is a back view of the connector attachment portion viewed from the rear.

7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the top cover of the upper side of the electrical equipment box of the outdoor unit is opened.

8A is a top view of the lid, FIG. 8B is a front view of the lid, and FIG. 8C is a right side view of the lid.

9 is a perspective view of main parts of an outdoor unit of an air conditioner having a humidifying function according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 10A is a top view of the connector attachment portion, Fig. 10B is a front view of the connector attachment portion, and Fig. 10C is a right side view of the connector attachment portion.

11 is a perspective view showing a state where the top cover of the upper side of the electrical equipment box of the outdoor unit is opened.

12 is a schematic block diagram of a conventional air conditioner having a humidification function.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner having a humidifying function capable of improving workability and reducing assembly labor.

In order to achieve the above object, an air conditioner having a humidifying function of the present invention is an air conditioner having a humidifying function having an outdoor unit and a humidifying unit disposed on the outdoor unit, and is provided on the bottom plate of the humidifying unit. A wiring opening is provided, and the electrical equipment box in the outdoor unit and the electrical equipment in the humidification unit are connected by wiring via the wiring opening.

According to the air conditioner having the above-described humidification function, when the electrical equipment box in the outdoor unit and the electrical equipment in the humidification unit are connected by wiring at the time of assembly, the wiring is passed through the wiring opening provided in the bottom plate of the humidification unit. The wiring can be done from the upper side of the humidifying unit. Therefore, assembly workability can be improved and assembly labor can be reduced.

In addition, the air conditioner having a humidification function according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises an upper cover disposed above the electrical equipment box in the outdoor unit, and an opening facing the wiring opening of the bottom plate of the humidifying unit on the upper cover. It is characterized by providing a notch.

According to the air conditioner having a humidifying function of the embodiment, by placing a top cover of, for example, sheet metal on the upper side of the electrical equipment box of the outdoor unit, it is possible to implement disaster prevention measures, and is installed on the top cover The wiring work from the upper side of the humidifying unit is made by passing the wiring connecting the electrical equipment box in the outdoor unit and the electrical equipment in the humidifying unit to an opening (or cutout) facing the wiring opening of the bottom plate of the humidifying unit. It becomes possible.

In addition, the air conditioner having a humidifying function according to one embodiment is characterized in that a protective holding hook for protecting and protecting the wiring in the vicinity of the opening or cutout of the top cover of the outdoor unit.

According to the air conditioner having the humidifying function of the above embodiment, the wiring is protected by the protection holding hook provided near the opening (or cutout) of the top cover of the outdoor unit. Can be fixed.

In addition, the air conditioner having a humidifying function according to one embodiment is characterized in that a protective cover is provided in the vicinity of an opening or a cutout of the top cover of the outdoor unit.

According to the air conditioner having the humidifying function of the embodiment, the protective cover provided near the opening (or cutout) of the top cover prevents the ingress of water droplets and at the same time the opening (or cutout) of the top cover. The wiring can be protected from being disconnected by the contact with the edge of).

In addition, the air conditioner having a humidifying function according to an embodiment is characterized in that the connector attachment portion with the front end portion of the wiring from the electrical equipment box is arranged near the opening or cutout of the top cover of the outdoor unit. Doing.

According to the air conditioner having the humidifying function of the embodiment, the front end portion of the wiring from the electrical equipment box is attached to the connector attachment portion disposed near the opening (or cutout) of the top cover of the outdoor unit, Since the distal end of the wiring from the humidifying unit is connected to the connector attachment portion, workability is improved.

In addition, the air conditioner having a humidifying function according to one embodiment is characterized in that the connector attachment portion is made of resin.

According to the air conditioner having the humidification function of the above embodiment, the connector attachment portion can be made of a resin which is easy to have a three-dimensional structure. For example, the air conditioner can protrude upward by a predetermined dimension from the connection opening of the bottom plate of the humidification unit. The workability of connecting the wiring from the humidifying unit to the connector attachment portion is further improved.

In addition, an air conditioner having a humidifying function according to an embodiment is characterized in that the connector attachment portion is made of sheet metal.

According to the air conditioner having the humidifying function of the above embodiment, the connector attachment portion is made of sheet metal, thereby reducing the cost.

Hereinafter, the air conditioner having a humidifying function of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the illustrated embodiment.

First embodiment

1 is a perspective view of main parts of an outdoor unit side of an air conditioner having a humidifying function according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, the humidification unit 8 was removed except the bottom plate 2. As shown in FIG. On the other hand, the air conditioner having the humidification function has the same configuration as the air conditioner shown in FIG. 12 except for the configuration of the connection portion between the humidification unit and the outdoor unit.

As shown in FIG. 1, the bottom plate 2 of the humidifying unit 8 is attached to the upper portion of the outdoor unit 1. The wiring opening 2a is provided in the vicinity of the right side surface of the bottom plate 2. In Fig. 1, reference numeral 3 denotes a sheet metal top cover which covers the upper side of the electrical equipment box (not shown) in the outdoor unit 1, and the protection for protecting and maintaining the wiring 6 on the top cover 3 is shown. Holding hooks 4 and 5 are provided. The electrical equipment box (control unit) in the outdoor unit 1 has a control function of the outdoor unit 1 and a control function of the humidification unit 8. The wire 6 from the electrical box is connected to the electrical equipment (motor, heater, etc.) of the humidification unit 8 via the connection opening 2a, and the hook 4 for protecting and holding the upper cover 3, The wiring 6 is protected and maintained by (5).

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the bottom plate 2 and the top cover 3 of the humidification unit 8 shown in FIG. 1 removed, and the electrical equipment box (in the upper right portion of the casing 10 of the outdoor unit 1) is shown. 11) is arranged. Further, a bell mouse 13 for an outdoor fan (not shown) is disposed on the front side of the casing 10 of the outdoor unit 1, and the L-shape is formed on the rear side and the left side of the casing 10. FIG. The outdoor heat exchanger 12 is arrange | positioned.

3A is a top view of the top cover 3, FIG. 3B is a front view of the top cover 3, and FIG. 3C is a right side view of the top cover 3. As shown in FIG. 3A, the top cover 3 has an approximately rectangular plate portion 3a, an L-shaped cutout portion 3b provided at a corner of the right rear side of the plate portion 3a, and the plate portion ( It has the bent part 3c provided in the back side of 3a), and the attachment part 3e provided in the vicinity of the corner part of the right front of the said plate part 3a. Furthermore, the top cover 3 is provided with a base 3d upright at the edge of the rear side of the cutout 3b, and a protective holding hook 4, (with a predetermined interval on the base 3d). 5) is being installed. Further, a cushioning material 9 made of flame retardant polyethylene as a protective cover is attached to the protective holding hooks 4 and 5 so as to cover the protective holding hooks 4 and 5. In FIG. 1 and FIG. 4, the shock absorbing material 9 is abbreviate | omitted in order to make drawing easy to see.

FIG. 4 shows a state where the top cover 3 is attached to the upper side of the electrical equipment box 11 (shown in FIG. 2) of the outdoor unit 1. The upper cover 3 fixes the attachment portion 3e to the right side of the casing 10 with screws (not shown). On the other hand, a protective cover 7 made of a flame-retardant vinyl chloride sheet is attached to a part of the cutout 3b (shown in FIG. 3) of the upper lid 3.

As described above, in the air conditioner having the humidification function, the wiring 6 for connecting the electrical equipment box 11 in the outdoor unit 1 and the electrical equipment in the humidification unit 8 is connected to the humidification unit 8 during assembly. By passing through the connection opening 2a provided in the bottom plate 2, the connection work can be performed from the upper side of the humidification unit 8, so that the workability of the assembly can be improved and the assembly labor can be reduced. .

In addition, by disposing the top cover 3 made of sheet metal on the upper side of the electrical equipment box 11 of the outdoor unit 1, it is possible to implement disaster prevention measures, and at the same time the cutout portion provided in the top cover 3 ( By passing through the wiring 6 which connects the electrical equipment box 11 and the electrical equipment in the humidification unit 8 to 3b), the wiring operation | work from the upper side of the humidification unit 8 is attained.

In addition, since the wiring 6 is protected by the protective holding hooks 4 and 5 provided in the vicinity of the cutout portion 3b of the top cover 3, the wiring 6 is fixed in a simple configuration. You can do it.

In addition, the protective cover 7 so that the wiring 6 protected by the protective holding hooks 4 and 5 is not disconnected by contact with the edge of the cutout 3b of the top cover 3. ), The wiring 6 can be protected and water droplets can be prevented from entering. In addition, the wiring 6 can be protected similarly by the buffer material 9 which covers the protection holding hooks 4 and 5.

Second embodiment

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of main parts of an outdoor unit side of an air conditioner having a humidifying function according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 5, the humidifying unit 8 is removed except the bottom plate 2. On the other hand, the air conditioner having the humidifying function of the second embodiment has the same configuration as the air conditioner of the first embodiment except for the connector attachment portion and the top cover.

As shown in FIG. 5, the resin connector attachment part 20 is arrange | positioned in the outdoor unit 1 so that the connection opening 2a provided in the bottom plate 2 of the humidification unit 8 may be opposed. The distal end portion (connector) of the wiring from the electrical equipment box (not shown) is attached to the connector attachment portion 20.

6A is a top view of the connector attachment portion 20, FIG. 6B is a side view of the connector attachment portion 20, and FIG. 6C is a rear view of the connector attachment portion 20 viewed from the rear. As shown in Fig. 6A, the connector attachment portion 20 is located in front of the connector portion 21, the plate portion 22 provided at the bottom portion of the connector portion 21, and the bottom portion of the connector portion 21. And a fixing portion 23 provided therein, and connector attachment holes 21a to 21d are provided in the connector portion 21. The fixing portion 23 is fixed to the electrical equipment box 11.

FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of the bottom plate 2 and the top cover of the humidification unit 8 shown in FIG. 5, with the electrical equipment box 11 disposed in the casing 10 of the outdoor unit 1. .

At the time of assembly, first, the connector attachment part 20 to which the front-end | tip part (connector) of one wiring from the said electrical equipment box 11 was attached is inserted into the opening 2a of the bottom plate 2 (shown in FIG. 5). It is attached to the casing 10 to face each other.

Next, the top cover 25 shown to FIG. 8A, FIG. 8B, and FIG. 8C is attached to the upper side of the electrical equipment box 11, and the attachment part 25e of the top cover 25 is the right part of the casing 10. Then, as shown in FIG. It is fixed by screws (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 5, the bottom plate 2 of the humidifying unit 8 is placed on the casing 10, and the other wiring connected to the electrical equipment (motor, heater, etc.) of the humidifying unit 8 is connected. The distal end portion (connector) of the other wiring is connected to the connector corresponding to the connector attachment portion 20 through the opening 2a for the connection.

Next, the humidifying unit 8 is fixed to the outdoor unit 1 to be integrated.

8A is a top view of the top cover 25 of the electronics box, FIG. 8B is a front view of the top cover 25, and FIG. 8C is a right side view of the top cover 25. As shown in FIG. 8A, the top cover 25 includes a substantially rectangular plate portion 25a, a cutout portion 25b provided at a right rear corner of the plate portion 25a, and the plate portion 25a. Cutout portion 25c provided on the rear right side, bent portion 25d provided on the rear side of the plate portion 25a, and attachment portion 25e provided near the corner portion of the right front side of the plate portion 25a. . When attaching the said top cover 25, the connector attachment part 20 shown in FIG. 7 is located in the notch 25c.

The air conditioner having the humidifying function of this second embodiment has the same effect as the air conditioner having the humidifying function of the first embodiment.

In addition, a humidifying unit is attached to the connector attachment portion 20 disposed near the cutout portion 25c of the top cover 25 of the outdoor unit 1, from one wire box 11 to the connector attachment portion 20c. Since the distal end portion of the other wiring from (8) is connected to the connector attachment portion 20, workability is further improved.

In addition, the connector attachment portion 20 is made of a resin that is easy to have a three-dimensional structure, so that the connector attachment portion 20 is brought close to the opening surface of the connection opening 2a of the bottom portion 2 of the humidifying unit 8. It becomes possible to make it work, and connection workability improves further. Further, for example, the connector attachment portion may protrude upward by a predetermined dimension from the connection opening of the bottom plate of the humidification unit, in which case workability is further improved.

Third embodiment

9 is a perspective view of main parts of an outdoor unit side of an air conditioner having a humidifying function according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 9, the humidification unit 8 is removed except the bottom plate 2. On the other hand, the air conditioner having the humidifying function of this third embodiment has the same configuration as the air conditioner of the first embodiment except for the connector attachment portion and the top cover.

As shown in FIG. 9, the sheet attachment part 30 made of sheet metal is arrange | positioned in the outdoor unit 1 so that the connection opening 2a provided in the bottom plate 2 of the humidification unit 8 may be opposed. The distal end portion (connector) of the wiring from the electrical equipment box (not shown) is attached to the connector attachment portion 30.

10A is a top view of the connector attachment portion 30, FIG. 10B is a front view of the connector attachment portion 30, and FIG. 10C is a right side view of the connector attachment portion 30. FIG. The connector attachment portion 30 has a substantially rectangular plate portion 31, a bent portion 32 provided on the rear surface side of the plate portion 31, and a bend formed at a predetermined interval on the right side of the plate portion 31. It has the parts 33 and 34, and the board part 31 is provided with the connector attachment holes 31a-31d.

FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of the bottom plate 2 and the top cover of the humidification unit 8 shown in FIG. 9, with the electrical equipment box 11 disposed in the casing 10 of the outdoor unit 1. .

At the time of assembly, first, the connector attachment part 30 to which the front-end | tip part (connector) of one wiring 6 from the said electrical equipment box 11 was attached is connected to the opening part for connection of the bottom plate 2 (shown in FIG. 9) ( It is attached to the casing 10 so as to face 2a).

Next, the top cover 25 shown to FIG. 8A, FIG. 8B, and FIG. 8C is attached to the upper side of the electrical equipment box 11, and the attachment part 25e of the top cover 25 is the right part of the casing 10. Then, as shown in FIG. It is fixed by screws (not shown).

9, the bottom plate 2 of the humidification unit 8 is placed on the casing 10, and the other wiring connected to the electrical equipment (motor, heater, etc.) of the humidification unit 8 is connected. The distal end portion (connector) of the other wiring is connected to the corresponding connector of the connector attachment portion 30 via the dragon opening 2a.

Next, the humidifying unit 8 is fixed to the outdoor unit 1 to be integrated.

The air conditioner having the humidifying function of this third embodiment has the same effect as the air conditioner having the humidifying function of the first embodiment.

Further, a humidifying unit is attached to the connector attachment portion 30 disposed near the cutout portion 25c of the top cover 25 of the outdoor unit 1, from one wire box 11, to the connector attachment portion 30c. Since the front end of the other wiring from (8) is connected to the connector attachment part 30, workability improves more.

Moreover, cost can be reduced by making the said connector attachment part 30 into sheet metal.

Claims (7)

An air conditioner having a humidifying function having an outdoor unit 1 and a humidifying unit 8 disposed on the outdoor unit 1, A connection opening 2a is provided in the bottom plate 2 of the humidifying unit 8, The electrical equipment box 11 in the outdoor unit 1 and the electrical equipment in the humidifying unit 8 are connected by a wiring 6 via the wiring opening 2a. Air conditioner, The method of claim 1, At the same time as the top cover (3), (25) disposed on the upper side of the electrical equipment box 11 in the outdoor unit (1), The upper lids 3 and 25 are provided with openings or cutouts 3b and 25c facing the connection openings 2a of the bottom plate 2 of the humidifying unit 8. Air conditioner with humidification function to do. The method of claim 2, Protective holding hooks 4 and 5 for protecting and holding the wiring 6 in the vicinity of the opening or cutout 3b of the top cover 3 of the outdoor unit 1 are installed. Air conditioner with humidification function to assume. The method of claim 3, wherein An air conditioner having a humidification function, characterized in that protective covers (7) and (9) are provided in the vicinity of an opening or a cutout (3b) of the top cover (3) of the outdoor unit (1). The method of claim 2, Connector attaching portions 20, 30, to which end portions of the wiring from the electrical appliance box 11 are attached, in the vicinity of the openings or cutout portions 25c of the top cover 25 of the outdoor unit 1; Air conditioner having a humidification function, characterized in that the arrangement. The method of claim 5, The air conditioner having a humidifying function, characterized in that the connector attachment portion 20 is made of resin. The method of claim 5, An air conditioner having a humidifying function, wherein the connector attachment part is made of sheet metal.