WO2018082442A1

WO2018082442A1 - Water-receiving assembly, dehumidifier and air conditioner

Info

Publication number: WO2018082442A1
Application number: PCT/CN2017/106505
Authority: WO
Inventors: 黄治华; 黄海强; 林强练; 张顺祥; 李孟志; 罗炎赞; 黄佛义
Original assignee: 珠海格力电器股份有限公司
Priority date: 2016-11-01
Filing date: 2017-10-17
Publication date: 2018-05-11
Also published as: CN106500295A; CN106500295B

Abstract

A water-receiving assembly, a dehumidifier and an air conditioner; the water-receiving assembly comprises: a water-receiving tray (10), a water-receiving port (21), a first water-discharging port (22), a second water-discharging port (23) and a switching valve mechanism (24); the water-receiving tray (10) is used for collecting condensation water; the water-receiving port (21) is used for guiding the condensation water in the water-receiving tray (10); the first water-discharging port (22) is connected to the second water-discharging port (23); the switching valve mechanism (24) is disposed between the first water-discharging port (22) and the second water-discharging port (23); when water needs to be discharged to the outside, the switching valve mechanism (24) is adjusted to a first position, so that the first water-discharging port (22) is opened, and the second water-discharging port (23) is blocked, thus the condensation water may be discharged from the first water-discharging port (22) to the outside; When condensation water needs to be discharged into a water storage device, the switching valve mechanism (24) is adjusted to a second position, so that the second water-discharging port (23) is opened, and the first water-discharging port (22) is blocked, thus the condensation water may be discharged from the second water-discharging port (23) into the water storage device. By means of adjusting the position of the switching valve mechanism (24), water-discharging mode may be changed, making operation convenient.

Description

Water receiving assembly, dehumidifier and air conditioner

Related application

This application claims the priority of the Chinese patent application entitled "Water-receiving components, dehumidifiers and air conditioners", which is filed on November 1, 2016, and whose application number is 201610942633.3, and the full-text water-receiving components, dehumidifiers and Air conditioners are introduced as a reference.

Technical field

The present application relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to a water receiving assembly, a dehumidifier and an air conditioner.

Background technique

The condensed water generated during the normal operation of the dehumidifier is collected in the water tank through the water receiving tray or continuously discharged to the dehumidifier through a drain pipe installed on the direct drain port of the water receiving tray. The water receiving tray is usually provided with two or more water outlets. In order to realize the user-selectable drainage mode, when one drainage port is turned on, the other drainage holes are blocked.

Patent No. 201420020663.5 discloses a double-drain structure of the dehumidifier. As shown in Figure 1 below, the condensed water of the evaporator is collected through the tank. The tank is provided with two drainage holes, wherein the direct drainage hole 2 can be connected to the drainage pipe and directly discharged. Go to the dehumidifier. In addition, it can also be connected to the water storage tank through the drainage hole 3, and when the water storage tank is full, the user manually withdraws the water storage tank to drain.

As shown in Fig. 2, the direct drain 2 is lower than the drain 3 at the vertical height. When the user selects the direct drain function, the condensate preferentially flows out from the direct drain, and a drain is connected to the direct drain 2 to be continuous. The condensate from the evaporator is discharged outside the dehumidifier. When the user selects the manual drain function through the water storage tank, as shown in FIG. 3, a blocking member 4 is installed on the direct drain port 2, and the condensed water is raised when the condensed water level in the tank rises above the skirt height of the drain port 3. Then, it flows into the water storage tank from the drain port 3. After the water tank is full, the user manually draws out the water tank drain.

The above solution has obvious defects. When the user chooses to manually drain through the water storage tank, a certain height of condensed water will remain in the tank. At this time, if the user selects the direct drainage function and opens the blocking member 4, the residual condensed water will It flows out of the automatic drain 2 and pollutes the user's environment.

Another embodiment is also included in the above patent. As shown in Fig. 4, the direct drain 2 is higher than the drain 3 at a vertical height. When the user selects the manual drain function through the water storage tank, since the direct drain port 2 is higher than the drain port 3 at the vertical height, the condensed water preferentially flows from the drain port 3 into the water storage tank, and after the water tank is full, the user manually withdraws the water tank drain. . As shown in FIG. 5, when the user selects the direct drainage function, a sealing member 4 must be installed on the drainage hole 3, and when the condensed water level in the tank rises to the height of the direct drain 2, the condensed water can be discharged from the direct drain. 2 Continuously discharge the dehumidifier.

This embodiment has a significant drawback. When the user selects the direct drainage function, the water storage tank must be withdrawn, and a blocking member 4 is manually installed at the water outlet 3, which is troublesome to operate.

From this, it can be seen that the drainage mechanism of the conventional dehumidifier has a defect that it is inconvenient to use when it is used.

Application content

The main purpose of the present application is to provide a water receiving assembly, a dehumidifier and an air conditioner to solve the problem of inconvenient use of the water receiving assembly on the dehumidifier or the air conditioner in the prior art.

In order to achieve the above object, according to an aspect of the present application, a water receiving assembly is provided, including a water receiving tray, a water receiving port, a first drain port, a second drain port, and a switching valve mechanism. The water receiving tray is used for collecting condensed water; the water receiving port is connected with the water receiving tray for discharging the condensed water in the water receiving tray; the first draining port is connected with the water receiving port for discharging the condensed water to the outside; second The drain port is connected to the water inlet for discharging the condensed water to the water storage device; the switching valve mechanism is disposed between the first drain port and the second drain port, and the switching valve mechanism has the first drain port and the plugging a first position of the two drain ports, and a second position for blocking the first drain port and the second drain port.

Further, the switching valve mechanism includes a first blocking member, a second blocking member, and a linkage mechanism. The first blocking member is disposed on the first draining port, the first blocking member has a first blocking position for blocking the first drain opening and a first opening position for opening the first drain opening; the second blocking member is disposed at the first opening position a second draining member, the second blocking member has a second blocking position for blocking the second drain opening and a second opening position for opening the second drain opening; the linkage mechanism is disposed at the first blocking member and Between the second blocking members, when the first blocking member is in the first blocking position, the linking mechanism drives the second blocking member to be in the second open position, and when the first blocking member is in the first open position, the linkage is interlocked The mechanism drives the second blocking member to be in the second blocking position.

Further, the linkage mechanism includes a push rod, a stop lever, and a retaining force return member. The push rod is disposed on the first blocking member; the stopping rod is disposed on the second blocking member; and the stopping force member is mounted on the stopping rod for applying a pulling force to the stopping rod to cause the opening rod to drive The second blocking member is located at the second blocking position; when the first blocking member is moved from the first opening position to the first blocking position, the pushing rod applies a thrust opposite to the returning force on the stopping rod to make the second blocking The piece moves from the second blocking position to the second opening position, and when the first blocking member moves from the first blocking position to the first opening position, the stopping force returning member applies a pulling force to the stopping rod to cause the stopping rod to drive the first The second blocking member moves from the second open position to the second blocked position.

Further, the first end of the stopping rod is connected with the second blocking member, and the second end of the stopping rod forms a mounting convex portion, and the stopping force returning member is installed between the mounting convex portion and the second drainage opening.

Further, the first blocking member is a sealing cap covering the first drainage opening, and the push rod is disposed at a middle portion of the sealing cap.

Further, the water receiving surface of the water receiving tray forms a slope with respect to the horizontal plane, and the water inlet is connected to the lowest point of the water receiving surface on the water receiving tray with respect to the horizontal plane.

Further, a plurality of ribs are disposed on the water receiving surface, and the plurality of ribs are disposed at intervals on the water receiving surface.

Further, the water receiving assembly further includes a water storage tank for collecting the condensed water discharged from the second water discharge port.

Further, the water receiving assembly further includes a drain passage disposed between the second drain port and the water storage tank for guiding the condensed water discharged from the second drain port into the water storage tank.

In order to achieve the above object, according to an aspect of the present application, a dehumidifier is provided, including a water receiving assembly, and the water receiving assembly is the water receiving assembly described above.

According to another aspect of the present application, an air conditioner is provided, including a water receiving assembly, and the water receiving assembly is the water receiving assembly described above.

Applying the technical solution of the present application, when it is necessary to drain to the outside, the switching valve mechanism is adjusted to the first position, the first drain port is turned on, the second drain port is blocked, and the condensed water can be discharged from the first drain port. external. When the condensed water needs to be discharged into the water storage device, the switching valve mechanism is adjusted to the second position, and the second drain port is turned on, the first row The nozzle is blocked and the condensate can be discharged into the water storage device from the second drain. The drainage method can be changed by adjusting the position of the switching valve mechanism, and the operation is convenient.

In addition to the objects, features and advantages described above, the present application has other objects, features and advantages. The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in the claims of the claims In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a schematic view showing the structure of a water receiving tray in the prior art;

Figure 2 is a side cross-sectional view showing the water receiving tray of Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a schematic view showing the structure of the direct drain port of the water receiving tray of Figure 1;

4 is a schematic structural view showing another embodiment of a water receiving tray in the prior art;

Figure 5 is a schematic view showing the structure of the drain port of the water receiving tray of Figure 4;

Figure 6 shows a schematic structural view of an embodiment of a water receiving assembly according to the present application;

Figure 7 is a schematic enlarged view showing the structure at A in Figure 6;

Figure 8 is a schematic top plan view showing a water receiving assembly according to the present application;

Figure 9 is a schematic enlarged plan view showing a portion B in Figure 8;

Figure 10 is a schematic view showing the structure of the water receiving assembly of Figure 6 without the first blocking member;

Fig. 11 is a schematic enlarged view showing the structure at C in Fig. 10.

Wherein, the above figures include the following reference numerals:

10, water tray; 21, water inlet; 22, first drain; 23, second drain; 24, switching valve mechanism; 24, switching valve mechanism; 241, first blocking member; 242, second Blocking member; 243, linkage mechanism; 243a, push rod; 243b, stop lever; 243c, stop pullback member; 30, water storage tank; 40, drainage channel.

detailed description

It should be noted that the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other without conflict. The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application are clearly and completely described in the following with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. It is an embodiment of the present application, and not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by a person of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present application without departing from the inventive scope shall fall within the scope of the application.

It should be noted that the terms "first", "second" and the like in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or order. It should be understood that the data so used may be interchanged where appropriate to facilitate the embodiments of the present application described herein. In addition, the terms "comprises" and "comprises" and "the" and "the" are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product, or device that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to Those steps or units may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products or devices.

The present application provides a water receiving assembly, and FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of the water receiving assembly of the present application, including a water receiving tray 10, a water receiving port 21, a first drain port 22, a second drain port 23, and a switching valve mechanism 24. . As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the water receiving tray 10 is for collecting condensed water, the water receiving port 21 is for discharging the condensed water in the water receiving tray 10, and the first draining port 22 and the second draining port 23 are connected. The nozzles 21 are in communication. The first drain port 22 is for discharging the condensed water to the outside, and the second drain port 23 is for discharging the condensed water to the water storage device. In addition, the water receiving assembly includes a switching valve mechanism 24 disposed between the first drain port 22 and the second drain port 23, and the switching valve mechanism 24 has a first drain port 22 and a second drain port. The first position of 23, and the second position of the first drain port 22 and the second drain port 23 are blocked.

When it is necessary to drain to the outside, the switching valve mechanism 24 is adjusted to the first position, the first drain port 22 is turned on, the second drain port 23 is blocked, and the condensed water can be discharged from the first drain port 22 to the outside. When it is required to discharge the condensed water into the water storage device, the switching valve mechanism 24 is adjusted to the second position, and the second drain port 23 is turned on, the first drain port 22 is blocked and the condensed water can be discharged from the second drain port 23 into the water storage device. The drainage mode can be changed by adjusting the position of the switching valve mechanism 24, and the operation is convenient.

As shown in FIG. 7, the switching valve mechanism 24 includes a first blocking member 241 and a second blocking member 242. The first blocking member 241 is disposed on the first drain port 22 and has a first drain port 22. The first block position and the first open position of the first drain port 22 are opened. The second blocking member 242 is disposed on the second drain opening 23 and has a second blocking position for blocking the second drain opening 23 and a second opening position for opening the second drain opening 23. The switching valve mechanism 24 further includes an interlocking mechanism 243 disposed between the first blocking member 241 and the second blocking member 242. When the first blocking member 241 is in the first blocking position, the linkage is interlocked. The mechanism 243 drives the second blocking member 242 to be in the second opening position. When the first blocking member 241 is in the first open position, the linking mechanism 243 drives the second blocking member 242 to be in the second blocking position. The free switching of the drainage mode can be achieved by adjusting the linkage mechanism 243. Alternatively, the first blocking member 241 and the second blocking member 242 may be a plunger or an end cap.

As shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 11, in the present embodiment, the interlocking mechanism 243 includes a push rod 243a, a stopper rod 243b, and a stopper returning force member 243c, and the push rod 243a and the stopper rod 243b are respectively disposed at the first blocking. On the piece 241 and the second blocking member 242, the stopping force returning member 243c is mounted on the stopping lever 243b for applying a returning force to the stopping lever 243b, so that the stopping lever 243b drives the second blocking member 242 to be located in the second blocking member 242b. position.

As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, when it is required to discharge the condensed water into the water storage device, the first blocking member 241 is moved from the first open position to the first blocking position, and the push rod 243a is at the stop lever. Applying a thrust opposite to the returning force on the 243b causes the second blocking member 242 to move from the second blocking position to the second opening position, the second drain opening 23 is turned on, and the first drain opening 22 is blocked by the first blocking member 24 Blocked. Thus, the condensed water received by the water receiving tray 10 can be discharged from the second drain port 23 to the water storage device.

As shown in FIG. 8 to FIG. 11, when it is necessary to discharge the condensed water to the outside, the first blocking member 241 is moved from the first blocking position to the first open position, and at this time, the retaining force returning member 243c is applied to the stopping lever 243b. The returning force causes the stopping lever 243b to move the second blocking member 242 from the second opening position to the second blocking position, the second drain opening 23 is blocked by the second blocking member 242, and the first drain opening 22 is turned on. Thus, the condensed water received by the water receiving tray 10 can be discharged from the first drain port 22 to the outside by the action of the push rod 243a, the stopper rod 243b, and the stopper returning member 243c. Optionally, the first drain port 22 is horizontal. Because the water path is short, when the first plugging member 241 is removed, no residual water flows out of the direct first drain port 22 to pollute the user environment.

In the above manner, the first blocking member 241 is always installed on the first drainage opening 22, and can be used as an appearance member to block the rear casing escaping hole and improve the appearance of the whole machine.

As shown in FIG. 11, the first end of the stopper rod 243b is connected to the second closure member 242, the second end of the stopper rod 243b is formed with a mounting convex portion, and the stopper returning force member 243c is mounted on the mounting convex portion and the second portion. Between the drains 23 . When the second drain port 23 needs to be blocked, the retaining force returning member 243c is used to provide a returning force to the stopping lever 243b, so that the stopping lever 243b drives the second blocking member 242 to block the second draining port 23. Optionally, the anti-return member 243c in this embodiment is a spring, and may be replaced by other elastic members such as elastic rubber.

As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 , optionally, the first blocking member 241 is a sealing cap covering the first drainage opening 22 , and the push rod 243 a is disposed at a middle portion of the sealing cap. The first drain port 22 is a cylindrical structure with a through hole. The cap is sleeved on the circumferential outer side wall of the cylindrical structure, and the first drain port 22 is turned on or blocked by screwing the cap. Optionally, the cap is threadedly connected to the circumferential outer side wall of the cylindrical structure.

As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, optionally, the water receiving surface of the water receiving tray 10 forms a slope with respect to the horizontal plane, and the water receiving port 21 is connected to the lowest point of the water receiving surface on the water receiving tray 10 with respect to the horizontal plane. . The water inlet 21 is disposed at the lowest point, which is favorable for completely discharging the condensed water in the water receiving tray 10, and avoiding residual condensed water at the bottom of the water receiving tray 10, thereby preventing the condensed water from staying on the water receiving tray 10 for a long time and easily generating odor and Breeding bacteria. Optionally, the slope is 2 to 5 degrees. As shown in Fig. 8, the e side of the water receiving tray 10 is higher than the f side, so that the collected condensed water automatically flows to the water receiving port 21 at the f side.

Optionally, a plurality of ribs are disposed on the water receiving surface, and the plurality of ribs are disposed at intervals on the water receiving surface. The ribs are arranged to have both the function of guiding the condensate water and the function of reinforcing the water receiving tray 10.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the water receiving assembly further includes a water storage tank 30 for collecting the condensed water discharged from the second water discharge port 23. Optionally, the water storage tank 30 is detachably installed, and when the water storage tank 30 is filled with water, the water storage tank 30 can be removed and poured.

Optionally, the water receiving assembly further includes a drain passage 40 disposed between the second drain port 23 and the water storage tank 30 for guiding the condensed water discharged from the second drain port 23 to the water storage tank 30 in. Alternatively, the drain channel 40 can also be a drain.

The present application also provides an embodiment (not shown) of a dehumidifier comprising a water receiving assembly, the water receiving assembly being the water receiving assembly described above. By setting the above-mentioned water receiving assembly, it is easy and convenient to switch the drainage method of the condensed water in the dehumidifier.

The present application also provides an embodiment (not shown) of an air conditioner including a water receiving assembly, the water receiving assembly being the water receiving assembly described above. By providing the water receiving assembly described above, it is easy and convenient to switch the drainage mode of the condensed water in the air conditioner.

From the above description, it can be seen that the above-mentioned embodiments of the present application achieve the following technical effects:

1. Design a switching valve mechanism on the water tray of the dehumidifier. When it is in the conducting state, it can realize the manual drainage mode through the water storage tank; when the state is blocked, the direct continuous drainage mode can be realized, which is simple and reliable;

2. The application design of the appearance sealing member of the drain hole of the rear casing of the dehumidifier is designed as a trigger structure for the user to select the drainage mode, and functions as a drainage hole for the shell after the appearance is blocked, and at the same time serves as a control structure for switching the drainage mode;

3. When the user chooses to manually drain through the water storage tank, the first sealing member can be installed to realize the storage tank to collect the condensed water; when the user chooses the direct continuous drainage mode, the first blocking member only needs to be used. Dismantle and connect a drain to achieve direct and continuous drainage. Easy to switch, no extra action.

4. When the drainage mode is switched, no residual condensate overflows, the structure is simple, the operation is convenient, and the product quality and user experience are improved.

The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, and is not intended to limit the present application, and various changes and modifications may be made to the present application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of this application are intended to be included within the scope of the present application.

Claims

A water receiving assembly, comprising:

a water tray (10) for collecting condensed water;

a water inlet (21) communicating with the water receiving tray (10) for guiding condensed water in the water receiving tray (10);

a first drain port (22) communicating with the water receiving port (21) for discharging the condensed water to the outside;

a second drain port (23) communicating with the water receiving port (21) for discharging the condensed water to the water storage device;

a switching valve mechanism (24) disposed between the first drain port (22) and the second drain port (23), the switching valve mechanism (24) having the first drain port (22) a first position to block the second drain port (23), and a second position to block the first drain port (22) and the second drain port (23).
The water receiving assembly of claim 1 wherein said switching valve mechanism (24) comprises:

a first blocking member (241) disposed on the first drain opening (22), the first blocking member (241) having a first blocking position for sealing the first drain opening (22) And opening a first open position of the first drain (22);

a second blocking member (242) disposed on the second drain opening (23), the second blocking member (242) having a second blocking position for blocking the second drain opening (23) And opening a second open position of the second drain port (23);

a linkage mechanism (243) disposed between the first blocking member (241) and the second blocking member (242), the first blocking member (241) being located at the first blocking In the position, the linkage mechanism (243) drives the second blocking member (242) to be in the second open position, and the linkage mechanism is when the first blocking member (241) is in the first open position. (243) driving the second blocking member (242) to be in the second blocking position.
The water receiving assembly of claim 2, wherein the linkage mechanism (243) comprises:

a push rod (243a) disposed on the first blocking member (241);

a stop lever (243b) disposed on the second blocking member (242);

a retaining force member (243c) mounted on the stopping lever (243b) for applying a pulling force to the stopping lever (243b) to cause the stopping lever (243b) to drive the second blocking member (242) located in the second blocking position;

When the first blocking member (241) is moved from the first open position to the first blocking position, the push rod (243a) is applied to the stopping rod (243b) and the returning force direction The opposite thrust causes the second blocking member (242) to move from the second blocking position to the second open position when the first blocking member (241) is from the first blocking position When the first open position is moved, the anti-back force member (243c) applies a return force to the open lever (243b) to cause the stop lever (243b) to drive the second plug member (242) Moving from the second open position to the second blocked position.
The water receiving assembly according to claim 3, wherein the first end of the stopping rod (243b) is connected to the second blocking member (242), and the stopping rod (243b) The second end forms a mounting boss, and the anti-back force member (243c) is mounted between the mounting boss and the second drain port (23).
The water receiving assembly according to claim 3, wherein said first blocking member (241) is a cap that covers said first drain opening (22), and said push rod (243a) is disposed at The middle of the cap.
The water receiving assembly according to claim 1, wherein a water receiving surface of said water receiving tray (10) forms a slope with respect to a horizontal plane, and said water receiving opening (21) is connected to said water receiving tray (10) The lowest point of the water receiving surface relative to the horizontal plane.
The water receiving assembly according to claim 6, wherein a plurality of ribs are disposed on the water receiving surface, and the plurality of ribs are disposed at intervals on the water receiving surface.
The water receiving assembly according to claim 2, wherein said water receiving assembly further comprises a water storage tank (30) for collecting said second water discharge port (23) for discharging Condensate.
The water receiving assembly according to claim 8, wherein said water receiving assembly further comprises a drain passage (40), said drain passage (40) being disposed at said second drain port (23) and said Between the water tanks (30), condensed water for discharging the second drain port (23) is guided into the water storage tank (30).
A dehumidifier comprising a water receiving assembly, characterized in that the water receiving assembly is the water receiving assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9.
An air conditioner comprising a water receiving assembly, characterized in that the water receiving assembly is the water receiving assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9.