WO2019024452A1

WO2019024452A1 - Air treatment device for air conditioner, air conditioner indoor unit and air conditioner outdoor unit

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Publication number: WO2019024452A1
Application number: PCT/CN2018/072651
Authority: WO
Inventors: 姜凤华; 陈良锐; 闫长林; 袁宏亮; 田镇龙; 刘奇伟; 刘源; 张哲源; 赵飞; 蔡国健
Original assignee: 广东美的制冷设备有限公司
Priority date: 2017-08-04
Filing date: 2018-01-15
Publication date: 2019-02-07

Abstract

An air treatment device (130) for an air conditioner, an air conditioner indoor unit (100) and an air conditioner outdoor unit. The air conditioner has a heat exchange air duct, the air treatment device (130) comprising a housing (133), an air guiding fan (132) and a water treatment module (131), the housing (133) being internally provided with an air treatment duct which is mutually isolated from the heat exchange air duct, the water treatment module (131) comprising a water tank (1312) and a water pumping member (1311), and the water pumping member (1311) being configured to guide water in the water tank (1312) to the air treatment duct to bring water molecules into contact with air inside the air treatment duct.

Description

Air treatment device for air conditioner, air conditioner indoor unit, and air conditioner outdoor unit

Technical field

The present invention relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to an air treatment device, an air conditioner indoor unit, and an air conditioner outdoor unit for an air conditioner.

Background technique

In recent years, with the development of China's economy, the rapid growth of urban population and the acceleration of urbanization, the problem of air pollution such as smog has become a focus of widespread concern.

In the related art, the air conditioner indoor unit is cleaned by providing a multi-layer filter, a solid adsorbent, an electronic dust removal, etc., and the working mode is to use a filter to block the filtration, and the electron adsorption and the solid adsorbent adsorb the liquid or solid in the polluted air. Particles. Such dust removal method is blocked on the filter screen, the dust collecting pole or the adsorbent, and the dust particles block a part of the air from entering the indoor unit of the air conditioner, thereby reducing the air intake amount, thereby reducing the working efficiency of the air conditioner indoor unit. Moreover, the filter and adsorbent need to be cleaned or replaced frequently, and some dust particles and harmful bacteria adhere to the filter, the refrigerator, the grille and the damper, which is difficult to clean and easily cause secondary pollution of the air.

Summary of the invention

The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes an air treatment device for an air conditioner, which has the advantages of simple structure and convenient operation.

The present invention also provides an air conditioning indoor unit including the above air treatment device.

The present invention also provides an air conditioner outdoor unit including the above air treatment device.

An air treatment apparatus for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner having a heat exchange air duct, the air treatment apparatus including a housing, a guide fan, and a water treatment module, the guide fan and the The water treatment modules are respectively disposed in the casing, wherein the casing is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet, and the casing is provided with an air treatment duct separated from the heat exchange air passage, the water treatment module The utility model comprises a water tank and a water pumping member, wherein the water pumping member is rotatably disposed in the casing, and the water pumping member is configured to guide water in the water tank to the air treatment air duct to make water molecules and Air contact in the air treatment duct.

According to the air treatment device of the embodiment of the present invention, the guide fan can introduce indoor air or outdoor air into the air treatment air passage by providing the guide fan and the water treatment module, and the rotating water pump can guide the water in the water tank to the air treatment. In the air duct, when indoor air flows in the air treatment duct, a large number of small droplets moving in the air treatment duct can remove dust particles in the air and increase the humidity of the air. Moreover, the outdoor fresh air can be introduced into the room to achieve the indoor air exchange effect. Thereby, the indoor air is made fresher and the indoor air quality is improved.

According to some embodiments of the embodiments of the present invention, the axis of rotation of the water catching member extends horizontally, and at least a portion of the water catching member extends into the water tank.

In some embodiments of the invention, the water catch is plural and spaced apart in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the water catch.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the motor shaft of the pilot fan is coupled to the water pump to drive the water pump to rotate.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the water pumping member is provided with a through hole, and the through hole penetrates the water pumping member in a thickness direction of the water pumping member.

Optionally, the water catching member is fixed on a rotating fan blade of the guiding fan.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the air treatment device further includes a purification module located upstream of the water treatment module in a direction of air flow.

In some embodiments of the invention, the air treatment device further includes a temperature adjustment unit located upstream of the water treatment module in the air flow direction.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the air treatment device further includes a humidification module located downstream of the water treatment module in a direction of air flow.

Further, the humidification module includes a humidification film.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, the heat exchange air passage and the air treatment device are respectively disposed in an indoor unit of the air conditioner, and the air inlet includes a fresh air inlet and an indoor air inlet.

Air conditioner indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention,

The indoor heat exchange portion includes an outer casing, an indoor heat exchanger and an indoor fan, and the indoor heat exchanger and the indoor fan are disposed in the outer casing;

And the air treatment module described above, the air treatment module is disposed on the indoor heat exchange portion.

According to the air conditioner indoor unit of the embodiment of the present invention, by providing an air treatment device in the air conditioner indoor unit, the rotating water pumping member can guide the water in the water tank to the air treatment air passage, and when the air flows in the air treatment air passage, the air treatment air The large number of moving droplets in the track removes dust particles from the air and increases the humidity of the air. Thereby, the indoor air is made fresher and the indoor air quality is improved.

In some embodiments of the invention, the air conditioning indoor unit is a wall hanging machine.

In some embodiments of the invention, the air conditioning indoor unit is a vertical air conditioner.

An outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an outdoor heat exchange portion including an outer casing, an outdoor heat exchanger, and an outdoor fan, wherein the outdoor heat exchanger and the outdoor fan are disposed in the outer casing And the air treatment device described above, wherein the air treatment device is disposed on the outdoor heat exchange portion.

According to the outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention, by providing an air treatment device, the rotating water pumping member can guide the water in the water tank to the air treatment air passage, and when the outdoor air flows in the air treatment air passage, a large amount of movement in the air treatment air passage is performed. The small droplets remove dust particles from the air and increase the humidity of the air. Moreover, it is possible to introduce outdoor fresh air into the room, thereby making the indoor air fresher and improving the indoor air quality.

The additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows.

DRAWINGS

The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from

1 is a schematic structural view of an air conditioner for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a schematic structural view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 3 is a schematic view showing the structure of another direction of the air conditioner indoor unit shown in Figure 2;

Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the air conditioning indoor unit shown in Figure 2;

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.

Figure 6 is a schematic view showing the structure of another direction of the air conditioner indoor unit shown in Figure 5;

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the air conditioning indoor unit shown in Figure 5;

8 is a schematic structural view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

9 is a schematic structural view of an air treatment apparatus for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Reference mark:

Air conditioning indoor unit 100,

The outer casing 10, the first space S1, the air inlet 111, the air outlet 112, the indoor fan 113, the indoor heat exchanger 114, the second space S2, the indoor air inlet 121, the indoor air outlet 122, the fresh air inlet 123,

Air treatment device 130, water treatment module 131, water pump 1311, water tank 1312, guide fan 132, motor shaft 1321, housing 133, air inlet 133a, fresh air inlet 1331a, indoor air inlet 1332a, air outlet 133b,

Humidification module 134, purification module 135.

Detailed ways

The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and the examples of the embodiments are illustrated in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals are used to refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are intended to be illustrative of the invention and are not to be construed as limiting.

In the description of the present invention, it is to be understood that the terms "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "top", "bottom" "inside" The orientation or positional relationship of the indications, such as "outside" or the like, is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is merely for the convenience of the description of the present invention and the simplified description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific The orientation, construction and operation in a particular orientation are not to be construed as limiting the invention. Furthermore, features defining "first" and "second" may include one or more of the features, either explicitly or implicitly. In the description of the present invention, "a plurality" means two or more unless otherwise stated.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "installation", "connected", and "connected" are to be understood broadly, and may be fixed or detachable, for example, unless otherwise explicitly defined and defined. Connected, or integrally connected; can be mechanical or electrical; can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, can be the internal communication of the two components. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention can be understood in a specific case by those skilled in the art.

An air treatment device 130, an air conditioner indoor unit 100, and an air conditioner outdoor unit for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to Figs.

As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 9, according to an air treatment device 130 for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner has a heat exchange air passage, whereby air can enter the heat exchange air passage for heat exchange, thereby realizing The cooling or heating function of the air conditioner.

As shown in FIG. 1, the air treatment device 130 includes a casing 133, a guiding fan 132 and a water treatment module 131. The guiding fan 132 and the water treatment module 131 are respectively disposed in the casing 133, and the casing 133 is provided with air. The inlet 133a and the air outlet 133b need to be described. The "air inlet 133a" described herein may allow indoor air to flow into the casing 133 or allow outdoor air to flow into the casing 133. An air treatment duct separated from the heat exchange duct is provided in the casing 133. Under the action of the guide fan 132, indoor air and/or outdoor air can be introduced into the air treatment duct from the air inlet 133a, and processed in the air treatment duct, and the treated air flows out from the air outlet 133b.

As shown in FIG. 1, the water treatment module 131 includes a water tank 1312 and a water catching member 1311. The water pumping member 1311 is rotatably disposed in the casing 133, and the water pumping member 1311 is configured to direct the water in the water tank 1312 to the air treatment wind. The channel is such that water molecules are in contact with the air in the air treatment duct.

It should be noted that when the water catching member 1311 rotates in the casing 133, the water in the water tank 1312 can be sucked into the air treatment air passage, and a large number of moving small droplets are arranged in the air processing air passage to form a water curtain. When the indoor air or the outdoor air flows in the air treatment duct, the air collides with the small droplets during the passage of the water curtain, whereby the small droplets moving in the air treatment duct can remove the entrained dust in the air, and Can increase the humidity of the air. Thereby, when the air flows in the air treatment duct, the "washing" is performed, so that the airflow flowing out from the air outlet 133b is made fresher, and the indoor air quality is improved.

According to the air treatment device 130 for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention, the guide fan 132 can introduce indoor air and/or outdoor air into the air treatment air passage by providing the guide fan 132 and the water treatment module 131. The water member 1311 can guide the water in the water tank 1312 into the air treatment air passage. When the air flows in the air treatment air passage, a large number of small droplets moving in the air treatment air passage can remove dust particles in the air and improve the humidity of the air. . Moreover, the outdoor fresh air can be introduced into the room to achieve the indoor air exchange effect. Thereby, the indoor air is made fresher and the indoor air quality is improved.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, the axis of rotation of the water catch 1311 extends horizontally, and at least a portion of the water catch 1311 extends into the sink 1312. It can be understood that the water catching member 1311 can partially protrude into the water tank 1312 or can be completely immersed in the water tank 1312. As shown in the example of Fig. 1, the lower end portion of the water catching member 1311 projects into the water tank 1312, and the water catching member 1311 can be rotated in a vertical plane. Thus, when the water catching member 1311 is rotated, the water in the water tank 1312 can be plunged into the air treatment duct to dehumidify and humidify the air in the air treatment duct. Moreover, the portion of the water-washing member 1311 is inserted into the water tank 1312, so that the resistance when the water-washing member 1311 is rotated can be reduced, and the energy consumption can be reduced.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, the water catching member 1311 may be plural and spaced apart in a direction parallel to the rotation axis of the water catching member 1311. Thereby, the number of small droplets moving in the air treatment duct can be increased, and the collision probability of the small droplets with the air can be increased, so that the dust removing effect and the humidifying effect of the air treatment device 130 can be further improved.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, the motor shaft 1321 of the guide fan 132 is coupled to the water catch 1311 to drive the water catch 1311 to rotate. Thereby, the guiding fan 132 and the water catching member 1311 can share a driving motor, which saves production cost, and facilitates assembly of the air processing device 130 and makes the structure of the air processing device 130 simpler and more compact.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the water splashing member 1311 may be provided with a through hole (not shown) which penetrates the water catching member 1311 in the thickness direction of the water catching member 1311. It can be understood that, by providing a through hole in the water catching member 1311, when the water catching member 1311 is rotated, the through hole extending into the water catching member 1311 of the portion of the water tank 1312 can be filled with water, with the water catching member 1311 By rotating, the water in the through hole can be plunged into the air treatment duct, thereby increasing the water vapor content in the air treatment duct. Moreover, when the water pumping member 1311 rotates at a slower speed, a water film can be formed at the through hole, and when the air passes through the water film, the dust in the air can be removed and the humidity of the air can be increased.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the water catch 1311 is fixed to the rotating blades of the guide fan 132. For example, the outer edges of the blades of the guide fan 132 may be spaced apart from each other to form a water-removing member 1311. The plurality of ribs may partially extend into the water tank 1312 or may extend into the water guide 1312. Therefore, when the guiding fan 132 rotates, on the one hand, the guiding fan 132 can drive the flow of the airflow in the airflow path; on the other hand, the plurality of ribs can inject the water in the water tank 1312 into the airflow path. The airflow flow path is filled with water vapor, that is, the guide fan 132 can bear the function of driving the water pump 1311 to rotate. Thereby, the structure of the air treatment device 130 is simplified, and the production cost of the air conditioning indoor unit 100 is saved.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the air treatment device 130 may further include a purification module 133 in the direction of air flow (flow direction of the airflow as indicated by the arrows in FIGS. 4 and 7). The purification module 133 is located upstream of the water treatment module 131. Thereby, the purification module 133 can perform filtration purification on the indoor air to remove large particle impurities in the air. The purification module 133 may be disposed at the indoor air inlet 133a, and the purification module 133 may be a filtration membrane (such as a HEPA membrane or the like), so that the air flowing into the air treatment device 130 may be initially filtered to reduce the air entering the air treatment device 130. Impurity content.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air treatment device 130 may further include a temperature adjustment unit (not shown) in which the temperature adjustment unit is located upstream of the water treatment module 131 so that the temperature of the indoor air can be achieved. Adjust to meet customer needs. It can be understood that when the indoor temperature is low, the temperature adjusting unit can heat the indoor air, and the indoor air after the heating is completed again enters the water treatment module 131 for purification, thereby improving the temperature and cleanliness of the indoor air. . When the indoor temperature is high, the temperature adjustment unit can cool the indoor air, and the indoor air after the cooling is completed again enters the water treatment module 131 for purification. Thereby, the autonomous adjustment of the indoor air temperature can be achieved, and the utility of the air treatment device 130 can be improved.

Alternatively, the temperature adjustment unit may employ a semiconductor refrigeration element to perform functions of both heating and cooling using the Peltier effect. It will of course be understood that the temperature regulating unit may also have only a heating function or a cooling function.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 7, the air treatment device 130 may further include a humidification module 134 located downstream of the water treatment module 131 in the air flow direction. Thereby, the air treated by the water treatment module 131 can be further filtered and humidified by the humidification module 134, so that the airflow flowing out from the indoor air outlet 112 is refreshed, and the indoor air quality is further improved. For example, the winter room is relatively dry and can easily cause discomfort to the user's body. The humidification module 134 is disposed downstream of the water treatment module 131. The indoor air is purified by the water treatment module 131 and then enters the humidification module 134. The humidification module 134 can further increase the humidity of the indoor air, thereby improving the flow of the indoor air outlet 112. Airflow comfort. Optionally, the humidifying module 134 can perform automatic control, and the user can adjust the working state of the humidifying module 134 according to the actual situation in the room, thereby realizing automatic adjustment of the indoor humidity.

Further, the humidifying module 134 may include a humidifying film (not shown) so that the adjustment of the humidity of the air can be facilitated. For example, the humidifying module 134 may include a water sprinkler disposed on an upper portion of the humidifying membrane, and a water permeable device having a plurality of vent holes penetrating through the thickness direction thereof, and the water sprinkler may continuously perform the humidifying film on the humidifying film. Water is sprayed to form a stable water film on the vent holes. When the indoor air flows out of the water treatment module, the indoor air enters the humidification module again and is discharged from the vent hole on the humidification membrane block. When the indoor air passes through the water film, the water molecules in the water film can be adsorbed on the gas molecules in the air, thereby increasing the humidity of the indoor air.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, the heat exchange air passage and the air treatment device are respectively disposed in the air conditioning indoor unit 100, whereby the air flow in the heat exchange air passage and the air treatment device 130 can be prevented from interfering with each other. The air inlet 133a may include a fresh air inlet 1331a and an indoor air inlet 1332a. Thereby, the outdoor air can enter the air treatment device 130 through the fresh air inlet 1331a, and after being purified in the air treatment device 130, flows into the room from the air outlet 133b, so that the outdoor fresh air can be introduced into the room, and the indoor air quality can be further improved. The indoor air can enter the air treatment device 130 through the indoor air inlet 1332a, and is purified in the air treatment device 130, and the treated air flows into the room from the air outlet 133b, thereby realizing the circulating flow of the indoor air and making the indoor The air is dedusted and humidified to enhance indoor air quality.

According to the air conditioning indoor unit 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioning indoor unit 100 includes an outer casing 10, an indoor heat exchanger 114, and an indoor fan 113. The indoor heat exchanger 113 and the indoor fan 114 are disposed in the outer casing 10, whereby the air can be Under the action of the indoor fan 114, heat is exchanged with the indoor heat exchanger 113 in the indoor heat exchange portion, thereby achieving the cooling or heating effect of the air conditioning indoor unit 100.

The air treatment device 130 is disposed on the indoor heat exchange portion. It should be noted that the air treatment device 130 may be disposed inside the outer casing 10, and the outer casing 10 defines a casing 133 of the air treatment device; the air treatment device 130 may also be disposed outside the outer casing 10, and the casing 133 of the air treatment device 130 and the indoor The outer casing 10 of the heat exchange portion is fixedly connected.

As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 7, the first space S1 and the second space S2 are disposed in the outer casing 10. The first space S1 has an air inlet 111 and an air outlet 112, whereby air in the room can be taken from the air inlet 111. It enters the first space S1, and after being processed in the first space S1, flows out of the first space S1 from the air outlet 112. The casing 10 is provided with a new air inlet 123, an indoor air inlet 133a, and an indoor air outlet 133b that communicate with the second space S2. Thereby, the outdoor air can enter the second space S2 from the fresh air inlet 123, and is subjected to the purification humidification process by the air treatment device 130 in the second space S2, from the air outlet 133b to the second space S2, and finally from the indoor air. The outlet 122 flows into the room, thereby introducing an outdoor fresh air into the room, thereby improving the indoor air quality. The indoor air can enter the second space S2 through the indoor air passage inlet 121, and is purified and humidified by the air treatment device 130 in the second space S2, flows out of the second space S2 from the air outlet 133b, and finally passes through the indoor air outlet. 122 flows into the room, thereby achieving indoor air circulation, and purifying and humidifying the indoor air, thereby improving indoor air quality.

As shown in FIG. 4, the indoor heat exchanger 114 and the indoor fan 113 are respectively disposed in the first space S1, whereby the indoor fan 113 can drive the indoor air to circulate in the first space S1 and the room, and enter the first space S1. The indoor air in the room can be exchanged through the indoor heat exchanger 114, and the indoor air in the first space S1 exchanges heat with the indoor heat exchanger 114, and then flows out of the first space S1 from the air outlet 112, thereby completing the cooling of the air conditioner. Or heating effect.

As shown in FIG. 1, the air treatment device 130 is disposed in the second space S2, thereby facilitating the layout of the internal structure of the air conditioning indoor unit 100, preventing the internal structure of the first space S1 from interfering with the internal structure of the second space S2, and The airflow in the first space S1 is prevented from interfering with the airflow in the second space S2, and the operational stability and high efficiency of the air conditioning indoor unit 100 are improved.

According to the air conditioning indoor unit of the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the air treatment device 130 in the air conditioning indoor unit 100, the rotating water catching member 1311 can guide the water in the water tank 1312 into the air treatment air passage when the air flows in the air treatment air passage. At this time, a large number of small droplets moving in the air treatment duct can remove dust particles in the air and increase the humidity of the air. Thereby, the indoor air is made fresher and the indoor air quality is improved.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 8, the air conditioning indoor unit 100 may be a wall hanging machine. It can be understood that the wall hanging machine is small in size and takes up small space. By providing the air treatment device 130 in the wall hanging machine, the air quality of the wall hanging machine can be improved, the indoor air is fresher, the user's health is improved, and the air conditioner is improved. The overall performance of the indoor unit 100.

In some embodiments of the invention, the second space S2 may be located at a lower portion of the outer casing 10, and the indoor wind passage 133b is located at a bottom wall of the outer casing 10. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the airflow flowing out of the indoor air outlet 133b from directly blowing the user, thereby improving the comfort of the air-conditioning indoor unit 100. Specifically, the second space S2 is disposed at a lower portion of the outer casing 10, and the air treatment device 130 in the second space S2 can guide the indoor air from the bottom of the air conditioning indoor unit 100 to the air treatment device 130 through the guide fan 132. In the air treatment device 130, the indoor air is purified, and after the purification is completed, the indoor air is discharged from the indoor air outlet 133b on the bottom wall of the outer casing 10.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air inlet 111 may be located in the middle of the front surface of the outer casing 10, and the air outlets 112 are two and located on both sides of the air inlet 111. Specifically, when the air conditioner indoor unit 100 is in operation, indoor air enters the air conditioner indoor unit 100 from the air inlet 111 on the front surface of the outer casing 10, and the indoor heat exchanger 114 performs heat exchange of the indoor air, and then from both sides of the outer casing 10 The air outlet 112 is discharged. By providing the air outlets 112 on both sides of the outer casing 10, the air conditioner indoor unit 100 can be blown in two directions, thereby improving the adjustment speed of the indoor temperature and improving the uniformity of air supply of the air conditioner indoor unit 100, thereby improving The user experience of the air conditioner indoor unit 100.

In some embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 2-7, the air conditioning indoor unit 100 may be a vertical air conditioner. It can be understood that the vertical air conditioner is easy to move, thereby facilitating adjustment of the position of the air conditioner indoor unit 100. Further, the second space S2 may be located at the top of the outer casing 10, and the indoor air outlet 133b is located at the middle of the outer casing 10. Thereby, the appearance of the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 can be improved. After the indoor air is purified by the air treatment device 100, the indoor air is blown into the room from the indoor air outlet 133b in the middle of the casing 10 to facilitate the circulation of air in the room.

It should be noted that the position and number of the indoor air inlet 133a, the indoor air outlet 133b, the air inlet 111, and the air outlet 112 of the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 are not limited thereto, and the design may be correspondingly improved according to actual needs to improve Air conditioner operating efficiency and air supply comfort.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioning indoor unit 100 may further include a switch module (not shown) that cooperates with the fresh air inlet 123 and the indoor air inlet 121 to open or close the fresh air inlet 123 and the indoor air. Through the inlet 121, the switch module can control at least one of the fresh air inlet 123 and the indoor air inlet 121 to be in an open state.

That is, the switch module can control the opening and closing of the fresh air inlet 123 and the indoor air inlet 121. For example, when no indoor air exchange is required, the switch module can control to close the fresh air inlet 123 and open the indoor air inlet 121 to allow indoor air to enter the second space S2 from the indoor air inlet 121 to perform dust removal and humidification. Purification. When it is required to change the air in the room, the control module can control to close the indoor air inlet 121 and open the fresh air inlet 123, thereby introducing the outdoor air into the second space S2 for dust removal, humidification, and purification, thereby improving indoor air quality. . Of course, the control switch S2 can also open the new air inlet 123 and the indoor air inlet 121 at the same time, the indoor air can enter the second space S2 from the indoor air inlet 121, and the outdoor air can enter the second space S2 from the fresh air inlet 123. After the two airs are dedusted, humidified, and purified in the second space S2, the air flows out of the indoor air outlet 122 to the second space S2, thereby improving the indoor air quality.

According to an outdoor unit of an air conditioner (not shown) according to an embodiment of the present invention, the outdoor unit includes a casing, an outdoor heat exchanger, an outdoor fan, and the above air treatment device.

Wherein, the third space and the fourth space are arranged in the casing, the heat exchange air channel is disposed in the third space, and the outdoor heat exchanger and the outdoor fan are disposed in the third space, whereby the outdoor air can guide the air to In the third space, the air in the third space can exchange heat with the outdoor heat exchanger to achieve the cooling or heating effect of the air conditioner. The casing is provided with a fresh air passage hole and a fresh air passage hole communicating with the fourth space, the fresh air passage hole is connected with the indoor environment, and the air treatment device is disposed in the fourth space. Thereby, the outdoor air can enter the fourth space from the fresh air passage hole, and is dusted and humidified by the air treatment device in the fourth space, and the treated outdoor air can enter the room from the fresh air passage hole, thereby Outdoor fresh air has been introduced into the room to further improve indoor air quality.

According to the outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the air treatment device 130, the rotating water catching member 1311 can guide the water in the water tank 1312 into the air treatment duct, and when the outdoor air flows in the air treatment duct, the air treatment wind The large number of moving droplets in the track can remove dust particles from the air and increase the humidity of the air. Moreover, it is possible to introduce outdoor fresh air into the room, thereby making the indoor air fresher and improving the indoor air quality.

An air conditioner indoor unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 1-8 in three specific embodiments. It is to be understood that the following description is only illustrative and not restrictive.

Embodiment 1:

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the air conditioning indoor unit 100 is a vertical air conditioning indoor unit 100. The air conditioning indoor unit 100 includes a casing 10, an indoor fan 113, an indoor heat exchanger 114, and an air treatment device 130.

As shown in FIG. 4, the outer casing 10 is provided with a first space S1 and a second space S2 which are separated from each other, and the first space S1 is located below the second space S2 (up and down direction as shown in FIG. 4). The first space S1 has an air inlet 111 and a air outlet 112. The air inlet 111 is provided in the middle of the rear surface of the outer casing 10. The air outlet 112 is disposed on the front surface of the outer casing 10 (front and rear direction as shown in FIG. 4). There are two 112, symmetrically arranged along the left and right direction (as shown in Figure 2). The indoor fan 113 and the indoor heat exchanger 114 are disposed in the first space S1. Under the action of the indoor fan 113, the indoor air can enter the first space S1 from the air inlet 111, and the indoor air exchanges heat with the indoor heat exchanger 114, and then flows out of the first space S1 from the air outlet 112, thereby completing the air conditioner. Refrigeration or heating.

The air treatment device 130 is located in the second space S2. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 4, the air treatment device 130 includes a housing 133, a purification module 135, a heating module (not shown), a humidification module 134, and water treatment. Module 131 and guide fan 132. The casing 133 is provided with a fresh air inlet 1331a, an indoor air inlet 133a and an indoor air outlet 133b. The purification module 133 is disposed near the air inlet 111 of the indoor air inlet 121. In the air flow direction, a heating module (not shown) is located at the purification module. Downstream of 133, the water treatment module 131 is located downstream of the purification module 133, and the humidification module 134 is located downstream of the water treatment module 131. The second space S2 is provided with an indoor air inlet opening 121 and an indoor air outlet opening 122, wherein the indoor air passage inlet 121 is located at the rear surface of the outer casing 10, and the outdoor air outlet opening 112 is located at the front surface of the outer casing 10 (as shown in FIG. 4). Front and rear direction).

As shown in Fig. 1, the second space S2 has an air treatment duct, and the indoor air enters the second space S2 from the indoor air inlet 133a, flows along the air processing duct, and flows out from the outdoor air outlet 133b. A water treatment module 131 and a guide fan 132 are disposed in the second space S2, and the guide fan 132 drives air to flow along the air treatment duct. The water treatment module 131 includes a water pumping member 1311 and a water tank 1312. The water pumping member 1311 is plural, and the plurality of water-inducing members 1311 are spaced apart from the motor shaft 1321 of the guiding fan 132. A portion of the water-removing member 1311 extends into the water tank 1312, and a plurality of through holes (not shown) are spaced apart from the water-receiving member 1311. The through-hole penetrates the water-inducing member 1311 in the thickness direction of the water-removing member 1311. When the guiding fan 132 rotates, the water catching member 1311 can be driven to rotate. With the rotation of the water catching member 1311, the water catching member 1311 extending into the inner portion of the water tank 1312 guides the water in the water tank 1312 into the air processing air passage to make the water molecules It is in contact with the air in the air flow path.

Thereby, by dividing the air conditioning indoor unit 100 into the first space S1 and the second space S2, the layout optimization of the internal structure of the air conditioning indoor unit 100 is facilitated, and the airflow in the first space S1 and the second space S2 are prevented from interfering with each other. And the second space S2 is provided with an air treatment device 130. The rotating water pump 1311 can guide the water in the water tank 1312 into the air treatment air passage. When the indoor air flows in the air treatment air passage, a large amount of movement in the air treatment air passage is performed. The small droplets can remove dust particles in the air, and the humidity of the air is increased, and the outdoor fresh air can be introduced into the room to realize the indoor air exchange effect. Thereby, the indoor air is made fresher and the indoor air quality is improved.

Embodiment 2:

As shown in FIGS. 5-7, unlike the first embodiment, in this embodiment, the first space S1 is located above the second space S2 (up and down directions as shown in FIGS. 5-7). Both the indoor air inlet 121 and the indoor air outlet 122 are provided on the rear surface of the outer casing 10. The air inlet 111, the indoor air outlet 122, and the indoor air inlet 121 are sequentially spaced apart in the vertical direction on the rear surface of the casing 10 (the up-and-down direction shown in FIGS. 5 to 7).

Thereby, the indoor air is discharged from the indoor air inlet 121 through the air treatment device 130, and then discharged from the indoor air outlet 122. The airflow can be prevented from directly blowing the user, and the airflow flowing out of the indoor air outlet 122 can enter the first space S1 from the air inlet 111 and exchange heat with the indoor heat exchanger 114 to achieve the cooling or heating effect of the air conditioner.

Embodiment 3:

As shown in FIG. 8, in this embodiment, the air conditioning indoor unit 100 is a wall-mounted air conditioner indoor unit 100, and the indoor air outlet 122 of the air conditioning indoor unit 100 is located on the bottom wall of the casing 10. Thereby, the installation of the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 is facilitated, and the air treated by the air treatment device 130 can be blown into the room from the indoor air outlet 122 of the bottom wall of the outer casing 10, thereby facilitating the circulation of the indoor air and improving the indoor air quality.

In the description of the present specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples", etc. Particular features, structures, materials or features described in the examples or examples are included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In the present specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily mean the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

While the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, the embodiments of the invention may The scope of the invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

An air treatment device for an air conditioner, characterized in that the air conditioner has a heat exchange air passage, the air treatment device includes a casing, a guide fan and a water treatment module, the guide fan and the The water treatment modules are respectively disposed in the casing, wherein the casing is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet, and the casing is provided with an air treatment duct separated from the heat exchange air passage, the water treatment module The utility model comprises a water tank and a water pumping member, wherein the water pumping member is rotatably disposed in the casing, and the water pumping member is configured to guide water in the water tank to the air treatment air duct to make water molecules and Air contact in the air treatment duct.
The air treatment apparatus for an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein an axis of rotation of the water catching member extends horizontally, and at least a portion of the water catching member projects into the water tank.
The air treatment apparatus for an air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein the water catching member is plural and spaced apart in a direction parallel to an axis of rotation of the water catching member.
The air treatment apparatus for an air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein a motor shaft of the guide fan is coupled to the water catching member to drive the water catching member to rotate.
The air treatment device for an air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein the water catching member is provided with a through hole, and the through hole penetrates the water pump in a thickness direction of the water pumping member Pieces.
The air treatment apparatus for an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the water catching member is fixed to a rotating blade of the guide fan.
The air treatment apparatus for an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a purification module located upstream of the water treatment module in an air flow direction.
The air treatment apparatus for an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by further comprising a temperature adjustment unit located upstream of the water treatment module in an air flow direction .
The air treatment apparatus for an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by further comprising a humidification module, the humidification module being located downstream of the water treatment module in a flow direction of the air.
The air treatment apparatus for an air conditioner according to claim 9, wherein the humidification module comprises a humidification membrane.
The air treatment device for an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the heat exchange air passage and the air treatment device are respectively disposed in an indoor unit of the air conditioner, The air inlet includes a fresh air inlet and an indoor air inlet.
An air conditioner indoor unit, comprising:

The indoor heat exchange portion includes an outer casing, an indoor heat exchanger and an indoor fan, and the indoor heat exchanger and the indoor fan are disposed in the outer casing;

The air treatment apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the air treatment apparatus is provided on the indoor heat exchange portion.
The air conditioning indoor unit according to claim 12, wherein said air conditioning indoor unit is a wall hanging machine.
The air conditioning indoor unit according to claim 12, wherein the air conditioning indoor unit is a vertical air conditioner.
An air conditioner outdoor unit, comprising:

The outdoor heat exchange portion includes an outer casing, an outdoor heat exchanger and an outdoor fan, and the outdoor heat exchanger and the outdoor fan are disposed in the outer casing;

The air treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the air treatment device is provided on the outdoor heat exchange portion.