WO2019024462A1 - Air treatment apparatus, and air-conditioner indoor unit and air-conditioner outdoor unit having same - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are an air treatment apparatus (100), and an air-conditioner indoor unit (200) and an air-conditioner outdoor unit having the air treatment apparatus. The air treatment apparatus (100) comprises a housing (10), an induction fan (20) and a water treatment module (30), wherein the induction fan (20) and the water treatment module (30) are respectively provided in the housing (10), an air inlet (10a) and an air outlet (10b) are provided on the housing (10), an air treatment duct (10c) is provided in the housing (10), the water treatment module (30) comprises a water container (310) and a centrifugal spinning member (320), and at least part of the centrifugal spinning member (30) stretches into the water container (310) and can form a water curtain (330) in the air treatment duct (10c).

Description

Air treatment device and air conditioner indoor unit having the same, 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 having the same, and an air conditioner outdoor unit.

Background technique

Since the air contains some impurities such as dust and dust particles, dust and dust particles in the air will enter the air conditioner when the air conditioner is working, which affects the normal operation of the air conditioner. In addition, dust and dust particles in the air can cause damage to the user's respiratory tract. Therefore, improving the air purification function of air conditioners is a key factor in improving the competitiveness of the air conditioner market.

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 having the advantage of being able to purify air.

The present invention also proposes an air conditioning indoor unit provided with the above air treatment device.

The present invention further proposes an air conditioner outdoor unit provided with the above air treatment device.

An air treatment apparatus for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioning indoor unit 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, and 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 The module includes a water container and a rotatable centrifugal water trap, at least a portion of the centrifugal water trap extending into the water of the water container to form a water curtain in the air treatment duct by centrifugation.

An air treatment apparatus for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention, by providing a water treatment module, the water treatment module includes a water container and a rotatable centrifugal water-repellent member, and the centrifugal water-repellent member can use water to rotate the water by itself The water in the container forms a water curtain in the air treatment duct. When the indoor air circulates in the air treatment duct, it passes through the water curtain. The water molecules in the water curtain can adsorb the dust and dust particles in the indoor air and integrate it into the water, so that the indoor air can be To the role of purification, it can improve the indoor air quality.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the air outlet side of the air treatment duct is above the centrifugal water trap and the air inlet side of the air treatment duct is located at the side or bottom of the water tank.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the axis of rotation of the centrifugal water piece extends longitudinally, and the centrifugal water piece is configured to spray water around the axis of rotation of the centrifugal water piece.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, the centrifugal water-repellent member includes a water-repellent wheel configured to form a negative pressure region extending from the water-repellent wheel into the water container for inhalation when rotated The water in the water container causes the inhaled water to form the water curtain.

In some embodiments of the invention, the water wheel is located above the water container and the water curtain is sprayed towards the inner side wall of the water container.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the centrifugal water pump further includes: a rotating shaft for driving the rotation of the water wheel, wherein the rotating shaft defines a water flow path extending along an axial direction thereof, the water flow One end of the road extends to the water wheel, and the other end of the water flow path extends into the water container.

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.

According to 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 the direction of air flow.

In some embodiments of the invention, the humidification module comprises a humidified membrane.

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.

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

According to the air conditioning indoor unit of the embodiment of the present invention, the water treatment device includes a water container and a rotatable centrifugal water-repellent member, and the centrifugal water-repellent member can use the centrifugal force to rotate the water in the water container by itself. A water curtain is formed in the air treatment duct. When the indoor air circulates in the air treatment duct, it passes through the water curtain. The water molecules in the water curtain can adsorb the dust and dust particles in the indoor air and integrate it into the water, so that the indoor air can be To the role of purification, it can improve the indoor air quality. By providing a fresh air inlet on the outer casing, air exchange between indoors and outdoors can be realized, and the freshness of the indoor air can be improved, thereby improving the practicality of the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

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

According to 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 indoor fan are disposed in the outer casing According to the air treatment apparatus of the above embodiment of the present invention, the air treatment apparatus is provided on the outdoor heat exchange portion.

According to the outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the invention, the outdoor heat exchanger of the outdoor heat exchange portion can exchange heat with the outdoor air, whereby the temperature of the outdoor air can be adjusted. By providing the above air treatment device, the water treatment device comprises a water container and a rotatable centrifugal water-repellent member, and the centrifugal water-repellent member can use the centrifugal force to rotate the water in the water container to form a water curtain in the air treatment air passage by using the centrifugal force. The water molecules in the curtain can absorb dust and dust particles in the outdoor air and integrate them into the water, so that the outdoor air can be purified and the outdoor air quality can be improved.

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 treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a schematic overall structural view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the air conditioner indoor unit is a vertical machine;

Figure 3 is a rear elevational view of the air conditioning indoor unit shown in Figure 2;

Figure 4 is a schematic view showing the internal structure of the air conditioner indoor unit shown in Figure 2;

5 is a schematic overall structural view of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the air conditioner indoor unit is a vertical machine, and the first portion is located at an upper portion of the second portion;

Figure 6 is a rear elevational view of the air conditioning indoor unit shown in Figure 5;

Figure 7 is a schematic view showing the internal structure of the air conditioner indoor unit shown in Figure 5;

Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of an air treatment device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Reference mark:

Air treatment device 100,

Housing 10, air inlet 10a, fresh air inlet 110a, indoor air inlet 110b, air outlet 10b, air treatment duct 10c,

Guide fan 20,

The water treatment module 30, the water container 310, the centrifugal water trap 320, the water wheel 320a, the rotating shaft 320b, the water flow path 320c, the water curtain 330,

Purification module 40,

Temperature adjustment unit 50,

Humidification module 60,

Air conditioning indoor unit 200,

The outer casing 70, the first space 710, the air inlet 710a, the air outlet 710b, the second space 720, the indoor air inlet 720a, the indoor air outlet 720b, and the fresh air inlet 720c,

Indoor heat exchanger 80,

Indoor fan 90.

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 "longitudinal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom"" The orientation or positional relationship of the indications of "inside", "outside", "axial", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is merely for convenience of description of the present invention and simplified description, rather than indicating or implying the indicated device. Or the components must have a particular orientation, are constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and thus 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 apparatus 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, which may be disposed in the air conditioning indoor unit 200, may perform purification of indoor air, with reference to FIGS. The air conditioning indoor unit 200 has a heat exchange air passage.

As shown in FIG. 1, an air treatment device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 10, a guide fan 20, and a water treatment module 30. The guiding fan 20 and the water treatment module 30 are respectively disposed in the casing 10. The casing 10 is provided with an air inlet 10a and an air outlet 10b. The casing 10 is provided with an air treatment duct 10c separated from the heat exchange duct. . The guide fan 20 can guide the indoor air. When the air treatment device 100 is in operation, the guide fan 20 can direct indoor air into the housing 10 through the air inlet 10a on the housing 10 and into the air treatment duct 10c.

The water treatment module 30 includes a water container 310 and a rotatable centrifugal water sump 320 into which at least a portion of the centrifugal water sump 320 extends into water to form a water curtain 330 in the air treatment tract 10c by centrifugation. The water curtain 330 can purify the indoor air entering the water treatment module 30. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, a part of the centrifugal water-repellent member 320 protrudes below the liquid level of the water container 310, and water in the water container 310 can be drawn into the centrifugal water-removing member 320, and the centrifugal water-removing member 320 is centrifuged. The water is caused to form a water curtain 330 in the air treatment duct 10c by the rotation of the self due to the centrifugal force. The guide fan 20 can guide the indoor air to circulate in the air treatment duct 10c, the indoor air passes through from the water curtain 330, and then the indoor air is discharged from the air outlet 10b. When the indoor air passes through the water curtain 330, the water molecules in the water curtain 330 can adsorb the dust and dust particles in the indoor air and integrate them into the water, thereby purifying the indoor air and improving The air quality in the room can enhance the comfort of the customer.

According to the air treatment device 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the water treatment module 30, the water treatment module 30 includes a water container 310 and a rotatable centrifugal water diversion member 320, which can be rotated by itself to utilize centrifugal force. The water in the water container 310 forms a water curtain 330 in the air treatment duct 10c. When the indoor air circulates in the air treatment duct 10c, it passes through the water curtain 330. The water molecules in the water curtain 330 can adsorb dust and dust particles in the indoor air and integrate them into the water, thereby It can purify the indoor air and improve the air quality in the room.

As shown in FIG. 1, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet side of the air treatment duct 10c is located above the centrifugal water trap 320 and the air inlet side of the air treatment duct 10c is located at the side or bottom of the water tank 310. Thereby, the purification of the indoor air by the water treatment module 30 can be facilitated. For example, the air inlet side of the air treatment duct 10c is located at the bottom of the water tank 310, and the air outlet side of the air treatment duct 10c is located above the centrifugal water trap 320. When the air treatment device 100 is in operation, the centrifugal water trap 320 forms a water curtain 330 in the air treatment duct 10c, and the guide fan 20 guides the indoor air from the bottom of the water container 310 into the water treatment module 30, and the indoor air is taken from the bottom. The upper mode passes through the water curtain 330 from the lower portion of the water curtain 330 formed by the centrifugal water trap 320, and finally is discharged from the air outlet side above the centrifugal water trap 320. The water curtain 330 purifies the dust and dust particles in the air, thereby improving the quality of the indoor air.

As shown in FIG. 1, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the axis of rotation of the centrifugal water trap 320 extends longitudinally, and the centrifugal water trap 320 is configured to spray water around the axis of rotation of the centrifugal water trap 320 so that The structure of the centrifugal water trap 320 is made simpler, which can facilitate the rapid formation of the water curtain 330. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the axis of rotation of the centrifugal water-repellent member 320 extends in a vertical direction, and the centrifugal water-repellent member 320 rotates about its rotation axis and sprays water around its axis of rotation, thereby forming a similar hemispherical surface. The water curtain 330 can increase the contact area between the indoor air and the water curtain 330, thereby effectively purifying impurities in the indoor air.

As shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, the centrifugal water trap 320 includes a water wheel 320a that is configured to form a negative pressure extending from the water wheel 320a into the water container 310 upon rotation. The zone draws water from the water container 310 and causes the inhaled water to form a water curtain 330, so that the indoor air can be purified. Specifically, when the centrifugal water trap 320 is operated, the water wheel 320a can be rotated, a negative pressure is formed in the water container 310, and the water wheel 320a sucks the water in the water container 310 and sprays water around it by itself. A water curtain 330 is formed in the air treatment duct 10c by the centrifugal force.

As shown in FIG. 1, in some embodiments of the present invention, the water wheel 320a is located directly above the water container 310, and the water curtain 330 is sprayed toward the inner side wall of the water container 310, so that the water curtain 330 can be made to the indoor air. Full purification, which can improve indoor air quality. Specifically, for example, when the centrifugal water trap 320 is in operation, the water in the water container 310 is sucked into the water wheel 320a from bottom to top, the water wheel 320a is rotated about its rotation axis, and the water wheel 320a is rotating. Water is sprayed in the middle to thereby form a hemispherical water curtain 330 in the air treatment duct 10c. It is to be understood that the water wheel 320a may be disposed obliquely above the water container 310 as long as the water curtain 330 is formed in the air treatment duct 10c. Alternatively, the water wheel 320a may be in the shape of a disc or a regular polyhedron.

As shown in FIG. 1 , in some embodiments of the present invention, the centrifugal water trap 320 further includes a rotating shaft 320b for driving the water wheel 320a to rotate, and the rotating shaft 320b defines a water flow path 320c extending along the axial direction thereof. One end of the water flow path 320c extends to the water wheel 320a, and the other end of the water flow path 320c extends into the water container 310, so that the water in the water container 310 can be conveniently sucked into the water wheel 320a, thereby facilitating water The formation of the curtain 330.

In a specific example of the present invention, the centrifugal water-repellent member 320 is provided with a centrifugal pump and a driving motor, and the water-repellent wheel 320a is provided as a hollow disc-shaped member, and the bottom wall and the side wall of the water-removing wheel 320a are provided A water outlet. The centrifugal pump is disposed in the water container 310, and the centrifugal pump can draw water in the water container 310 into the hollow space of the water wheel 320a through the water flow path 320c in the rotating shaft 320b. The driving motor is coupled to the rotating shaft 320b, and the driving motor can drive the rotating shaft 320b to rotate, thereby driving the water wheel 320a to rotate. When the centrifugal water trap 320 is operated, the centrifugal pump draws the water in the water container 310 into the water wheel 320a through the water flow path 320c in the rotating shaft 320b, and drives the motor to drive the rotating shaft 320b to rotate, and the water flowing in the flow path 320c The water is sprayed from the bottom wall of the water wheel 320a and the water outlet hole on the side wall to the water wheel 320a during the rotation of the water wheel 320a, thereby forming a water curtain 330 in the air processing duct 10c.

In another specific example of the present invention, the centrifugal water-repellent member 320 is provided with a centrifugal pump, and the water-repellent water wheel 320a is provided as a hollow disc-shaped member, and a plurality of water-discharging holes are provided on the side wall of the water-removing water wheel 320a. The distribution positions of the water outlets are set according to the hydrodynamic distribution. When the centrifugal water shutoff member 320 is operated, the centrifugal pump draws the water in the water container 310 into the water wheel 320a, and the water in the water flow path 320c is sprayed outward through the plurality of water outlet holes. The water wheel 320a can form a horizontal rotation torque between the plurality of water outlet holes when the water is sprayed outward, and the rotation torque can drive the water wheel 320a to rotate and form the water curtain 330, thereby saving the use cost of the driving motor. The energy efficiency of the air treatment device 100 can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 4, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the air treatment device 100 further includes a purification module 40. The purification module 40 is located upstream of the water treatment module 30 in the air flow direction, so that the indoor air can be purified and the indoors can be lifted. The cleanliness of the air. In a specific example of the present invention, the purification module 40 is a filter network that is located upstream of the water treatment module 30 in the direction of flow of indoor air. When the indoor air passes through the purification module 40, the purification module 40 can filter the impurities in the air, thereby improving the cleanliness of the air. The indoor air flows out of the purification module 40 and then enters the water treatment module 30. By adopting a combination of the purification module 40 and the water treatment module 30, multiple purification of the indoor air can be performed, and the cleanliness of the indoor air can be maximized. It can be understood that the manner of setting the purification module 40 is not limited thereto, and the purification module 40 may be provided as a sponge having a filtering function, an adsorption paper provided with activated carbon, or the like.

As shown in FIG. 7, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the air treatment device 100 further includes a temperature adjustment unit 50 located upstream of the water treatment module 30 in the air flow direction, so that the temperature of the indoor air can be achieved. Adjustment can meet the needs of customers. It can be understood that when the indoor temperature is low, the temperature adjusting unit 50 can heat the indoor air, and the indoor air after the heating is completed again enters the water processing module 30 for purification, thereby improving the temperature and cleaning of the indoor air. degree. When the indoor temperature is high, the temperature adjustment unit 50 can cool the indoor air, and the indoor air after the cooling is completed again enters the water treatment module 30 for purification. Thereby, the autonomous adjustment of the indoor air temperature can be achieved, and the utility of the air treatment device 100 can be improved.

Alternatively, the temperature adjustment unit 50 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 adjustment unit 50 may also have only a heating function or a cooling function.

As shown in FIG. 7, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the air treatment device 100 further includes a humidification module 60. The humidification module 60 is located downstream of the water treatment module 30 in the air flow direction, thereby improving the humidity of the indoor air and satisfying the customer. Demand for use. Specifically, for example, the winter room is relatively dry and it is easy to cause discomfort to the customer's body. The humidification module 60 is disposed downstream of the water treatment module 30, and the indoor air passes through the purification of the water treatment module 30 to enter the humidification module 60. The humidification module 60 can increase the humidity of the indoor air, and finally discharge the humidified indoor air. Improve customer comfort. Optionally, the humidifying module 60 can perform automatic control, and the user can adjust the working efficiency of the humidifying module 60 according to the actual situation in the room, thereby realizing automatic adjustment of the indoor humidity.

As shown in FIG. 8, according to some embodiments of the present invention, a heat exchange air passage and an air treatment device 100 are respectively disposed in an indoor unit of an air conditioner, and the air inlet 10a includes a fresh air inlet 110a and an indoor air inlet 110b, so that an indoor can be realized. The exchange of air with the outdoor air can enhance the freshness of the indoor air. When the air conditioning indoor unit 200 is in operation, the outdoor air enters the air treatment device 100 from the fresh air inlet 110a, and the indoor air enters the air treatment device 100 from the indoor air inlet 110b. It can be understood that indoor air does not exchange with outdoor air for a long time, which may cause discomfort to the user and affect the health of the user. By providing the fresh air inlet 110a, it is possible to exchange indoor and outdoor air, thereby improving the freshness of the indoor air, thereby improving user comfort.

An air conditioner indoor unit 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an indoor heat exchange portion and an air treatment device according to the above embodiment of the present invention. The indoor heat exchange part includes an outer casing, an indoor heat exchanger, and an indoor fan. The indoor heat exchanger and the indoor fan are located inside the casing. Specifically, the indoor heat exchange portion can adjust the temperature of the indoor air. When the air conditioner indoor unit is working, the indoor heat exchanger of the indoor heat exchange portion can raise/lower the temperature of the indoor air, and then the indoor fan blows the hot air/cold wind into the indoor space. The air treatment device 100 is provided on the indoor heat exchange portion, so that the structure of the air conditioner indoor unit 200 can be made simpler.

In one embodiment of the invention, the air treatment device 100 is disposed outside of the indoor heat exchange portion and coupled to the outer casing of the indoor heat exchange portion. Optionally, the air treatment device 100 may be disposed on the left and right sides of the housing, and the air treatment device 100 may also be disposed on the front and rear sides of the housing, and may be set according to the actual use requirements of the user and the installation space requirement. When the air conditioner indoor unit 200 is in operation, the indoor heat exchange portion can adjust the indoor temperature, and the air treatment device 100 can clean the indoor air and improve the cleanliness of the indoor air. In another embodiment of the invention, the housing of the indoor heat exchange portion defines an installation space for the air treatment device, and the air treatment device is housed within the outer casing. When the air conditioning indoor unit 200 is in operation, the indoor heat exchange portion and the air treatment device can respectively adjust the temperature and the cleanliness of the indoor air, thereby improving the practicability of the air conditioning indoor unit 200.

According to the air conditioning indoor unit 200 of the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the air treatment device 100 described above, the water treatment device includes a water container 310 and a rotatable centrifugal water diverting member 320, and the centrifugal water repellent member 320 can be rotated by itself to utilize the centrifugal force. The water in the water container 310 forms a water curtain 330 in the air treatment duct 10c. When the indoor air circulates in the air treatment duct 10c, it passes through the water curtain 330. The water molecules in the water curtain 330 can adsorb dust and dust particles in the indoor air and integrate them into the water, thereby It can purify the indoor air and improve the air quality in the room. By providing the fresh air inlet 110a in the outer casing 70, air exchange between indoors and outdoors can be realized, and the freshness of the indoor air can be improved, whereby the utility of the air conditioning indoor unit 200 can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 2-7, in some embodiments of the present invention, a first space 710 and a second space 720 are disposed in the outer casing 70, and the indoor heat exchanger 80 and the indoor fan 90 are respectively disposed in the first space 710. The air treatment device 100 is disposed in the second space 720. The first space 710 has an air inlet 710a and an air outlet 710b, and the outer casing 70 is provided with a new air inlet 720c, an indoor air inlet 720a, and an indoor air outlet 720b that communicate with the second space 720.

Specifically, when the air conditioner indoor unit 200 is in operation, air enters the first space 710 from the air inlet 710a, and then heat is exchanged in the indoor heat exchanger 80. Finally, the indoor fan 90 passes the heat exchanged air through the air outlet 710b. Blowing out, so that the indoor temperature can be adjusted. The guiding fan 20 in the air treatment device 100 guides the indoor air from the indoor air inlet 720a into the second space 720, and the guiding fan 20 can also guide the outdoor fresh air into the second space 720 through the fresh air inlet 720c, and then through the housing 10. The upper air inlet 10a enters the air treatment device 100. After the treatment is completed, air enters the casing 10 from the air outlet 10b, and then enters the indoor space through the indoor air outlet 720b.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioning indoor unit 200 may be a wall hanging machine so as to meet the special needs of the customer. In some embodiments of the present invention, the second space 720 is located at a lower portion of the outer casing 70, and the indoor air outlet 720b is located at a bottom wall of the outer casing 70, thereby facilitating the purification of the indoor air by the air treatment device 100. Specifically, the second space 720 is disposed at a lower portion of the outer casing 70, and the air treatment device 100 in the second space 720 can guide the indoor air from the bottom of the air conditioning indoor unit 200 to the air treatment device 100 through the guide fan 20. In the air treatment device 100, indoor air is purified, and after the purification is completed, the indoor air is discharged from the indoor air outlet 720b on the bottom wall of the outer casing 70. It can be understood that the second space 720 can also be disposed on the upper portion of the outer casing 70, and can be selectively set according to actual use requirements.

In some embodiments of the present invention, the air inlet 710a is located in the middle of the front surface of the outer casing 70, and the air outlets 710b are two and located on both sides of the air inlet 710a, so that the air conditioning indoor unit 200 can adjust the indoor air temperature. Specifically, when the air conditioner indoor unit 200 is in operation, indoor air enters the air conditioner indoor unit 200 from the air inlet 710a on the front surface of the outer casing 70, and the indoor heat exchanger 80 completes heat exchange of the indoor air, and then from both sides of the outer casing 70 The air outlet 710b is discharged. By arranging the air outlets 710b on both sides of the outer casing 70, the air conditioner indoor unit 200 can be blown in two directions, so that the adjustment speed of the indoor temperature can be increased, and the user's use comfort can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 2-7, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner indoor unit 200 can also be a vertical air conditioner, so that the special use requirements of the customer can be satisfied.

As shown in FIGS. 5-7, in some embodiments of the present invention, the second space 720 is located at a lower portion of the outer casing 70, and the indoor air outlet 720b is located at a central portion of the outer casing 70, thereby facilitating the air handling device 100 to the indoor air. Purification. After the indoor air is purified by the air treatment device 100, it is blown into the room from the indoor air outlet 720b in the middle of the outer casing 70 to facilitate the circulation of air in the room.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, in some embodiments of the present invention, the second space 720 is located at the top of the outer casing 70, and the indoor air outlet 720b is located on the top wall of the outer casing 70, thereby facilitating the indoor treatment of the air treatment device 100. Purification of the air. Specifically, for example, when the air conditioner indoor unit 200 performs a heating operation, the density of the hot air in the indoor space is small, and is in the upper half of the indoor space, and the guide fan 20 in the second space 720 can be in the indoor space. The upper air is guided into the air treatment device 100, and the indoor air can be purified in the air treatment device 100, and the humidity of the indoor air can be raised, and then discharged from the indoor air outlet 720b on the top wall of the outer casing 70. The indoor air with high cleanliness discharged can quickly fill the indoor space in a top-down manner due to its high humidity, thereby improving the cleanliness of the indoor air.

According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioning indoor unit 200 further includes a switch module that cooperates with the fresh air inlet 720c and the indoor air inlet 720a to open or close the new air inlet 720c and the indoor air inlet 720a, wherein the switch module can At least one of the control fresh air inlet 720c and the indoor air passage inlet 720a is in an open state. Therefore, it is convenient to control the exchange of indoor air and outdoor air, and the utility of the air conditioner indoor unit 200 can be improved. Specifically, for example, when the air conditioner indoor unit 200 is just starting to operate, the switch module can control the indoor air inlet 720a to open, control the fresh air inlet 720c to close, and the indoor air can enter the air conditioner indoor unit 200 from the indoor air inlet 720a. After the air conditioner indoor unit 200 is operated for a period of time, the switch module can control the new air inlet 720c to open, control the indoor air inlet 720a to be closed, and the outdoor fresh air can enter the air conditioner indoor unit 200 through the fresh air inlet 720c, thereby improving the indoor air freshening. degree.

An air conditioner outdoor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an outdoor heat exchange portion and an air treatment device according to the above embodiment of the present invention. The outdoor heat exchange section includes an outer casing, an outdoor heat exchanger, and an outdoor fan. The outdoor heat exchanger and the outdoor fan are located outside the casing. Specifically, the outdoor heat exchange portion can adjust the temperature of the outdoor air. When the air conditioner outdoor unit is in operation, the outdoor heat exchanger of the outdoor heat exchange portion can raise/lower the temperature of the outdoor air. The air treatment device is disposed on the outdoor heat exchange portion, thereby making the structure of the air conditioner outdoor unit simpler.

In one embodiment of the invention, the air treatment device is disposed outside of the outdoor heat exchange portion and coupled to the outer casing of the outdoor heat exchange portion. Optionally, the air treatment device may be disposed on the left and right sides of the housing, and the air treatment device may also be disposed on the front and rear sides of the housing, and may be set according to the actual use requirements of the user and the installation space requirement. When the air conditioner outdoor unit is working, the outdoor heat exchange portion can adjust the outdoor air temperature, and the air treatment device can clean the outdoor air and improve the cleanness of the outdoor air. In another embodiment of the present invention, the outer casing of the outdoor heat exchange portion defines an installation space of the air treatment device, and the air treatment device is housed outside the outer casing. When the air conditioner outdoor unit is in operation, the outdoor heat exchange portion and the air treatment device can respectively adjust the temperature and cleanness of the outdoor air, thereby improving the practicability of the air conditioner outdoor unit.

According to the outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the invention, the outdoor heat exchanger of the outdoor heat exchange portion can exchange heat with the outdoor air, whereby the temperature of the outdoor air can be adjusted. By providing the above air treatment device, the water treatment device comprises a water container and a rotatable centrifugal water-repellent member, and the centrifugal water-repellent member can use the centrifugal force to rotate the water in the water container to form a water curtain in the air treatment air passage by using the centrifugal force. The water molecules in the curtain can absorb dust and dust particles in the outdoor air and integrate them into the water, so that the outdoor air can be purified and the outdoor air quality can be improved.

In some embodiments of the invention, a third space and a fourth space are provided in the casing, and the air treatment device is disposed in the fourth space. The third space and the fourth space are arranged in the casing, the heat exchange air channel is disposed in the third space, the outdoor heat exchanger and the outdoor fan are disposed in the third space, and the casing is provided with a new wind communication connected with the fourth space The inlet hole and the fresh air pass through the hole, and the fresh air outlet hole communicates with the indoor environment. Specifically, when the air conditioner is working, the outdoor air enters the third space from the fresh air inlet hole, and the outdoor heat exchanger exchanges heat with the outdoor air, and the outdoor air after the heat exchange is completed enters the air treatment device from the fresh air into the hole. The air treatment device purifies the outdoor air. After the purification is completed, the outdoor air is discharged from the fresh air outlet and enters the indoor environment, thereby enabling circulation of the indoor and outdoor environments.

An air treatment device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, which may be disposed in the air conditioning indoor unit 200, may be used to purify indoor air, with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 5 to FIG. The air conditioning indoor unit 200 has a heat exchange air passage. It is to be understood that the following description is only illustrative, and not restrictive.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5 to 8, the air conditioning indoor unit 200 is a vertical air conditioner, and the air conditioning indoor unit 200 includes a casing 70, an indoor fan 90, an indoor heat exchanger 80, and an air treatment device 100. The first space 710 and the second space 720 are disposed in the outer casing 70. The first space 710 is located at an upper portion of the outer casing 70. The first space 710 has an air inlet 710a and an air outlet 710b. The second space 720 is located at a lower portion of the outer casing 70. The indoor fan 90 and the indoor heat exchanger 80 are located in the outer first space 710, and the air treatment device 100 is located in the second space 720 of the outer casing 70. The outer casing 70 is provided with a new air inlet 720c, an indoor air inlet 720a, and an indoor air outlet 720b that communicate with the second space 720.

The air treatment device 100 includes a housing 10, a purification module 40, a temperature adjustment unit 50, a water treatment module 30, a humidification module 60, a switch module, and a guide fan 20. The housing 10 is provided with an air inlet 10a and an air outlet 10b. The inlet 10a includes a fresh air inlet 110a and an indoor air inlet 110b. An air treatment duct 10c that is isolated from the heat exchange duct is provided in the casing 10. The purification module 40 is a filter, the purification module 40 and the temperature adjustment unit 50 are located upstream of the water treatment module 30, and the humidification module 60 is located downstream of the water treatment module 30, wherein the humidification module 60 is provided with a humidification membrane.

The water treatment module 30 includes a water container 310 and a rotatable centrifugal water trap 320 located above the water container 310. The centrifugal water trap 320 includes a water wheel 320a, a rotating shaft 320b, a centrifugal pump and a driving motor. The water wheel 320a is provided as a hollow disc-shaped member, and the bottom wall and the side wall of the water wheel 320a are provided with a plurality of water outlets. hole. The centrifugal pump is disposed in the water container 310, and the centrifugal pump can draw water in the water container 310 into the water wheel 320a through the water flow path 320c in the rotating shaft 320b. The driving motor is coupled to the rotating shaft 320b, and the driving motor can be rotated by the rotating shaft 320b, thereby driving the water wheel 320a to rotate.

Specifically, when the air conditioner indoor unit 200 is in operation, the indoor fan 90 guides the indoor air from the air inlet 710a to the first portion, and the indoor heat exchanger 80 enters the heat exchange into the indoor air, and the indoor air passes from the air outlet 710b after the heat exchange is completed. It is discharged and enters the indoor space, whereby the indoor temperature can be adjusted.

The switch module controls the indoor wind passage 720a to open, the fresh air inlet 720c to close, and the guide fan 20 in the air treatment device 100 directs indoor air from the indoor wind passage 720a into the second space 720, and then passes through the air inlet on the casing 10. 10a enters the air treatment device 100. The indoor air entering the second space 720 first enters the purification module 40, and the purification module 40 filters dust or the like in the indoor air, and then enters the temperature adjustment unit 50, and the temperature adjustment unit 50 heats/cools the indoor air to adjust it to the pre-pre After the temperature is set, the water treatment module 30 is entered.

The air inlet side of the air treatment duct 10c in the water treatment module 30 is located at the bottom of the water tank 310. The centrifugal pump draws the water in the water container 310 into the water wheel 320a through the water flow path 320c in the rotating shaft 320b, drives the motor to drive the rotating shaft 320b to rotate, and the water in the water flow path 320c rotates in the water wheel 320a. The water jets from the bottom wall and the side walls of the water wheel 320a are sprayed around the water wheel 320a, and a hemispherical water curtain 330 is formed in the air processing duct 10c. The indoor air passes through the water curtain 330 from the lower portion of the water curtain 330 in a bottom-up manner. When the indoor air passes through the water curtain 330, the water molecules in the water curtain 330 can adsorb the dust and dust particles in the indoor air and integrate them into the water, thereby purifying the indoor air. After the purification is completed, the indoor air enters the casing 10 from the air outlet 10b, and then enters the indoor space through the indoor air outlet 720b.

After the air conditioner indoor unit 200 is operated for a period of time, the switch module controls the indoor air inlet 720a to be closed, and the fresh air inlet 720c is opened, so that the outdoor air can enter the air treatment device 100, thereby enabling indoor and outdoor air exchange, thereby improving The comfort of the indoor environment.

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.

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1. 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 A water container and a rotatable centrifugal water trap are included, at least a portion of the centrifugal water trap extending into the water of the water container to form a water curtain in the air treatment duct by centrifugation.
2. The air treatment apparatus for an air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein an air outlet side of the air treatment duct is located above the centrifugal water raft and an air inlet side of the air treatment duct Located at the side or bottom of the water container.
3. The air treatment apparatus for an air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an axis of rotation of the centrifugal water piece extends in a longitudinal direction, and the centrifugal water piece is configured to be toward the centrifuge Water is sprayed around the axis of rotation of the water piece.
4. The air treatment apparatus for an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the centrifugal water-repellent member comprises a water-repellent wheel, the water-repellent wheel being configured to form a slave when rotated The water wheel extends to a negative pressure zone within the water container to draw water from the water container and cause the inhaled water to form the water curtain.
5. The air treatment apparatus for an air conditioner according to claim 4, wherein the water wheel is located above the water container, and the water curtain is sprayed toward an inner side wall of the water container.
6. The air treatment device for an air conditioner according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the centrifugal water pump further comprises: a rotating shaft for driving the rotation of the water wheel, wherein the rotating shaft defines an edge An axially extending flow path of the water flow, one end of the flow path extending to the water wheel, and the other end of the flow path extending into the water container.
7. 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.
8. 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 .
9. 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.
10. An air treatment apparatus for an air conditioner according to claim 9, wherein said humidifying module comprises a humidifying membrane.
11. 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 provided in an indoor unit of the air conditioner. The air inlet includes a fresh air inlet and an indoor air inlet.
12. 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.
13. The air conditioning indoor unit according to claim 12, wherein said air conditioning indoor unit is a wall hanging machine.
14. The air conditioning indoor unit according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the second space is located at a lower portion of the outer casing, and the indoor air outlet is located at a bottom wall of the outer casing.
15. The air conditioner indoor unit according to any one of claims 12 to 14, wherein the air inlet is located at a middle portion of the front surface of the outer casing, and the air outlets are two and located at both sides of the air inlet.
16. The air conditioning indoor unit according to any one of claims 12 to 14, wherein the air conditioning indoor unit is a vertical air conditioner.
17. 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 indoor 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.

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