WO2022037189A1 - Air water washing device, air conditioner indoor unit, and air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

An air water washing device, an air conditioner indoor unit, and an air conditioner. The air water washing device comprises a housing (100) and a cover plate (200); the cover plate (200) is fastened at the top of the housing (100); a cavity is formed in the housing (100); the lower end of the cavity is used for containing water; two opposite side surfaces of the housing (100) are each provided with an air inlet (101); the cover plate (200) is provided with an air outlet (201); a water curtain forming structure (300) is further provided in the housing (100); the water curtain forming structure (300) comprises water spray pipes (310) disposed above the air inlets; the bottom of each water spray pipe (310) is provided with a plurality of water outlet holes (311); a water pump (400) for injecting water from the lower end of the cavity into the water spray pipes (310) is disposed in the cavity; the air water washing device further comprises a guide fan for promoting flow of air between the air inlets (101) and the air outlet (201); the air flowing between the air inlets (101) and the air outlet (201) passes through a water curtain formed by the water curtain forming structure (300). Air can be cleaned by using a water curtain, so that dust and microbes entrained in the air are removed, and the problem of dry indoor air can also be solved, thereby effectively improving the indoor air quality.

Description

Washing air installations, air conditioners and air conditioners

This application claims the priority of the Chinese patent application with the application number 202010850838.5 and the application title "Water Washing Air Device, Air Conditioning Unit and Air Conditioner" filed with the China Patent Office on August 21, 2020, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference Applying.

technical field

The invention belongs to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular relates to a water washing air device, an air conditioner internal unit and an air conditioner.

Background technique

An air conditioner is a device that adjusts and controls the temperature, humidity, flow rate and other parameters of the ambient air in a building. The current air conditioners usually include an air conditioner external unit and an air conditioner internal unit according to the installation location. The basic function of the air conditioner external unit is to compress the low temperature and low pressure gas discharged from the air conditioner internal unit into a high pressure and high temperature gas to cool down and dissipate heat outdoors, and condense the condensed air. The refrigerant liquid is then sent to the evaporator of the inner unit of the air conditioner to absorb the heat in the room; the inner unit of the air conditioner mainly uses the refrigerant liquid delivered by the outer unit of the air conditioner to exchange heat with the indoor air, so as to achieve the purpose of heat exchange. It has the function of blowing and air conditioning system control.

In the prior art, in order to avoid the leakage of cold or heat to the outdoor environment when the air conditioner is in use, the user usually closes the doors and windows to relatively isolate the indoor environment from the outdoor environment. However, after using the air conditioner for a period of time, the pollutants such as dust or microorganisms contained in the indoor air gradually increase, so that the cleanliness of the air decreases, and the pollutants deposited on the internal components of the air conditioner also gradually increase, resulting in the indoor unit of the air conditioner. The quality of the air blown out from the inside is poor, which is extremely harmful to human health.

In order to solve the above problems to a certain extent, in the prior art, a filter screen structure is usually arranged at the air outlet of the internal air conditioner. After the air passes through the filter screen, a part of the amount of dust can be reduced, thereby improving the quality of the air blown by the internal air conditioner. . However, the above-mentioned methods have limited improvement in air quality.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

One aspect of the present invention is to provide a water washing air device, comprising a casing and a cover plate, the cover plate is fastened on the top of the casing; a cavity is formed in the casing, and a lower end of the cavity is formed For holding water, the side of the casing is provided with an air inlet, and the cover plate is provided with an air outlet; the casing is also provided with a water curtain forming structure, and the water curtain forming structure includes a The water shower pipe above the air inlet is provided with a plurality of water outlet holes, and the plurality of water outlet holes are evenly distributed along the axial direction of the water shower pipe; The lower end of the cavity is injected into the water pump in the water shower pipe, and the water washing air device also includes a guide fan for promoting the flow of air between the air inlet and the air outlet, and the air flowing between the air inlet and the air outlet A water curtain formed by passing through the water curtain forming structure.

The technical effect of one aspect of the present invention is that the air can enter the casing from the air inlet, and the air can be led out from the air outlet after passing through the water curtain, so that the air can be cleaned by the water curtain to purify the air; The solution can not only remove dust and microorganisms entrained in the air, but also solve the problem of indoor air drying, thereby effectively improving the quality of indoor air and improving the user experience.

Another aspect of the present invention is to provide an indoor unit of an air conditioner, including the water-washing air device provided in one aspect of the present invention.

The technical effect of another aspect of the present invention is that the air conditioner in this embodiment adopts the water-washing air device provided by one aspect of the present invention, so it includes the beneficial effects brought by the water-washing air device, that is, the air conditioner indoor unit The water washing air device can make the air enter the casing from the air inlet, and make the air go out from the air outlet after passing through the water curtain, so as to use the water curtain to clean the air to purify the air.

Another aspect of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner, which includes an air conditioner outer unit and an air conditioner inner unit connected to each other, and the air conditioner inner unit adopts the air conditioner inner unit provided by another aspect of the present invention.

Another technical effect of the present invention is that the air conditioner of this embodiment adopts the air conditioner internal unit provided by another aspect of the present invention, so the beneficial effects brought by the air conditioner internal unit are included, that is, the air conditioner can be used during use. The water curtain cleans the indoor air to purify the air, which can not only remove the dust and microorganisms entrained in the air, but also solve the problem of indoor air drying, thereby effectively improving the quality of indoor air and improving the user experience.

Description of drawings

1 is a schematic structural diagram of a water-washing air device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a schematic structural diagram of a water washing air device provided by an embodiment of the present invention after the cover plate is removed;

Fig. 3 is the structural representation after further removing the humidification net on the basis of Fig. 2;

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a casing provided by an embodiment of the present invention from a first viewing angle;

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a casing provided by an embodiment of the present invention from a second viewing angle;

6 is a schematic structural diagram of a water curtain forming structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a cover plate provided by an embodiment of the present invention.

Description of reference numbers:

100-chassis;

101-air inlet;

102-through hole;

103-card slot;

110 - support column;

120- the first card slot;

130-Second card slot;

140- humidification network card slot;

200 - cover plate;

201- air outlet;

202-buckle;

203-fixed slot;

204 - handle;

300 - Water curtain forming structure;

310-sprinkler pipe;

311-water outlet;

320 - the first water supply pipeline;

321 - water injection port;

330 - the second water supply pipeline;

400 - water pump;

500 - humidification mesh.

detailed description

First of all, those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principle of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can adjust it as needed to adapt to specific applications.

Secondly, it should be noted that in the description of the present invention, the terms of the direction or positional relationship indicated by the terms "inner" and "outer" are based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which is only for the convenience of description, It is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operate in a particular orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the invention.

In addition, it should also be noted that, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it may be a fixed connection or a detachable connection , or integrally connected; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of the two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

According to the installation location, the air conditioner usually includes an air conditioner external unit and an air conditioner internal unit. The basic function of the air conditioner external unit is to compress the low temperature and low pressure gas discharged from the air conditioner internal unit into a high pressure and high temperature gas to cool down and dissipate heat outdoors, and condense the refrigerant. The liquid is then sent to the evaporator of the inner unit of the air conditioner to absorb the heat in the room; the inner unit of the air conditioner mainly uses the refrigerant liquid delivered by the outer unit of the air conditioner to exchange heat with the indoor air, so as to achieve the purpose of heat exchange, and the inner unit of the air conditioner also has a blower. and air conditioning system control.

The preferred technical solutions of the water washing air device, the air conditioner interior unit and the air conditioner of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the above-mentioned introduction to the air conditioner.

Example 1

1 is a schematic structural diagram of a water washing air device provided by an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the water washing air device provided by an embodiment of the present invention after removing the cover plate; Schematic diagram of the structure behind the net; FIG. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a casing provided by an embodiment of the present invention under a first viewing angle; FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a casing provided by an embodiment of the present invention under a second viewing angle; FIG. 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of a water curtain forming structure provided by an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a cover plate provided by an embodiment of the present invention; please refer to FIGS. 1-7 .

This embodiment provides a water washing air device, which includes a casing 100 and a cover plate 200 , and the cover plate 200 is fastened on the top of the casing 100 . A cavity is formed in the casing 100, and the lower end of the cavity is used to hold water. The side of the casing 100 is provided with an air inlet 101, the cover plate 200 is provided with an air outlet 201, and the casing 100 is also provided with a water curtain forming structure. 300, the water curtain forming structure 300 includes a water shower pipe 310 arranged above the air inlet 101, the water shower pipe 310 is provided with a plurality of water outlet holes 311, and the plurality of water outlet holes 311 are evenly distributed along the axial direction of the water shower pipe 310; There is a water pump 400 for injecting water into the shower pipe 310 from the lower end of the cavity, and the water washing air device also includes a guide fan for promoting the flow of air between the air inlet 101 and the air outlet 201, the air inlet 101 and the air outlet The air flowing between 201 passes through the water curtain formed by the water curtain forming structure 300 .

Specifically, in this embodiment, the shape of the casing 100 can be set as required. For example, the casing 100 can have a prismatic or cylindrical structure, which is not further limited in this embodiment. For the convenience of description, this The embodiment is described by taking the case 100 as an example in the shape of a quadrangular prism.

Both the casing 100 and the cover plate 200 may be made of materials commonly used in the prior art, such as plastic or stainless steel. A cavity is formed inside the casing 100 . In the drawings, the lower end of the cavity is used to hold water to provide a water source for the water washing air device. The cover plate 200 is covered on the upper end of the casing 100 . The side of the casing 100 is provided with an air inlet 101, and the cover plate 200 is provided with an air outlet 201. The air of the external machine enters the interior of the casing from the air inlets 101 on both sides of the casing 100, and finally circulates through the air outlet 201 on the cover plate 200. to the external environment.

The casing 100 is also provided with a water curtain forming structure 300. The water curtain forming structure 300 includes a water shower pipe 310 arranged above the air inlet 101. The water shower pipe 310 is provided with a plurality of water outlet holes 311, preferably, a plurality of water outlet holes 311 It is evenly distributed along the axial direction of the water shower pipe 310, so that the formed water curtain is more uniform everywhere. The water outlet hole 311 can be located at any suitable position of the water shower pipe. For example, when the water outlet hole 311 is located on the bottom surface of the water shower pipe 310, the water curtain forming structure 300 can form a vertical water curtain; when the water outlet hole 311 is located on the water shower pipe 310 The water curtain forming structure 300 can form a water curtain in a horizontal direction or at a certain angle with the horizontal direction when it is on the side of the air curtain; the water curtain formed by the above structure can make the air interact with the water curtain before reaching the air outlet 201, thereby completing the Air wash clean. The cavity is provided with a water pump 400 for injecting water from the lower end of the cavity into the water spray pipe 310. Under the action of the water pump pressure and gravity, the water in the water spray pipe 310 can flow to the cavity through the water outlet hole 311 and form a The layered water curtain finally flows into the lower end of the cavity to realize the recycling of water.

Further, in order to promote the flow speed of the air, the water washing air device also includes a guide fan for promoting the flow of air between the air inlet 101 and the air outlet 201, and the guide fan can be selected as a centrifugal fan or an axial flow fan and the like. , the specific location of the guide fan can be determined according to needs; preferably, the guide fan can be set above the cover plate 200 and cooperate with the air outlet 201 to accelerate the air circulation by applying adsorption force to the cavity.

When the water washing air device of this embodiment is in use, the water pump injects the water in the cavity into the water spray pipe 310, and the water flows out from the water outlet holes 311 on the water spray pipe 310 to the cavity under the action of the water pump pressure and gravity, thereby At the same time, the guide fan makes the air in the indoor environment enter the cavity from the air inlet 101 on the side of the casing 100, and circulates rapidly from the air outlet 201, and the air flows between the air inlet 101 and the air outlet 201. When passing through the water curtain, the air will be cleaned, so that the dust and microorganisms carried in the air will be removed; after the air is cleaned by the water curtain, it will carry a part of the moisture, which can improve the humidity of the indoor air and solve the problem of indoor air. The problem of dry air brings a fresh and exciting feeling to customers, effectively improves the quality of indoor air, and improves the user experience.

Further, in this embodiment, two opposite sides of the casing 100 are provided with air inlets 101, and the air outlets 201 are located in the middle of the cover plate 200. The water curtain forming structure 300 includes two water shower pipes 310, and the two water shower pipes 310 are respectively Corresponding to the two air inlets 101 , the water shower pipes 310 are located between the corresponding air inlets 101 and the air outlet 201 . That is, in this embodiment, after the air enters the cavity from the air inlets 101 on both sides of the casing 100 , it passes through the water curtains formed by the corresponding water shower pipes 310 , and finally converges in the middle of the cavity and flows from the cover plate 200 . The air outlet 201 flows out to the external environment.

Further, the casing 100 of the present embodiment is provided with a through hole 102 for the water shower pipe 310 to pass through. fixed.

The casing 100 is also provided with a support column 110, the water shower pipe 310 is arranged on the top of the support column 110, and the top surface of the support column 110 can be provided with a support groove adapted to the water shower pipe 310, so as to better align the water shower pipe 310. support.

In a preferred embodiment, the water shower pipe 310 of this embodiment is parallel to the air inlet 101, and the water outlet holes 311 are arranged on the bottom surface of the water shower pipe 310, so that the air flowing between the air inlet 101 and the air outlet 201 can be better Through the water curtain formed by the water curtain forming structure 300, the air is fully contacted with the water curtain. The water shower pipe 310 is connected to the lower end of the cavity through a water supply pipeline. The water supply pipeline includes a first water supply pipeline 320 arranged at the lower end of the cavity, and two ends of the first water supply pipeline 320 are respectively connected with a second water supply pipeline 330. The two second water supply pipelines 330 are respectively connected to the two shower pipes 310 , and the first water supply pipeline 320 is provided with a water injection port 321 connected to the water pump 400 . Preferably, in this embodiment, the first water supply pipeline 320 is arranged horizontally, the two second water supply pipelines 330 are arranged vertically, and both ends of the two second water supply pipelines 330 are respectively connected to the first water supply pipeline 320 and the shower. The water pipe 310 is provided with a water injection port 321 in the middle of the first water supply pipe 320 , and the water pump 400 is connected to the water injection port 321 to inject water into the water shower pipe 310 .

Further, the bottom surface of the casing 100 is provided with a first clamping groove 120, and two opposite sides of the casing 100 are provided with a second clamping groove 130, and the second clamping groove 130 is located below the air inlet 101; the first water supply pipe The channel 320 is arranged in the first slot 120 , and the two second water supply pipes 330 are arranged in the two second slots 130 respectively. Through the above arrangement, the first water supply pipeline 320 and the second water supply pipeline 330 can be fixed, so that the water curtain forming structure 300 can be more stably arranged in the casing 100 .

In a preferred embodiment, the cover plate 200 of this embodiment is detachably connected to the casing 100 , the cover plate 200 includes a top plate and a vertical side plate connected to the top plate, and the upper end of the side wall of the casing is provided with a plurality of card slots 103 , the vertical side plate of the cover plate 200 is provided with a plurality of buckles 202 adapted to the card slots. Preferably, the card slots 103 are arranged on the two sides of the casing 100 on which the air inlets 101 are arranged, and each side is provided with a plurality of card slots 103 , and the plurality of card slots 103 are evenly arranged along the horizontal direction; the buckles 202 It is arranged on the corresponding two vertical side plates on the cover plate 200, and each vertical side plate is provided with a plurality of buckles 202, and the plurality of buckles 202 are evenly arranged in the horizontal direction; when installed and fixed, the buckles 202 are The interior of the casing 100 and the card slot 103 are clamped and fixed.

Furthermore, the vertical side plate of the cover plate 200 is also provided with a fixing groove 203. After the cover plate 200 is connected and fixed with the casing 100, the fixing groove 203 is clamped on the outside of the water shower pipe 310, so as to better align the water shower pipe 310. to be fixed.

The cover plate 200 may also be provided with a handle 204 , and the handle 204 is convenient for the user to install and remove the cover plate 200 .

Preferably, a humidification net 500 is further provided between the water shower pipe 310 and the air outlet 201 in this embodiment, and the humidification net 500 can further humidify and humidify the air. Specifically, the side wall of the casing 100 is provided with a humidification net card slot 140 for holding the humidification net 500 , and both ends of the humidification net 500 are fixedly arranged in the humidification net card slot 140 . The bottom of the humidification net 500 can be soaked in water, and the humidification net 500 can be made of materials such as sponge.

Further, in this embodiment, a filter screen structure can also be provided on one side of the air inlet 101 or the air outlet 201, thereby further filtering the air and improving the quality of indoor air.

Further, a filter device such as a spunlace cloth or some other sterilization and disinfection devices can also be placed in the water at the lower end of the cavity to ensure the cleanliness of the water curtain.

The water washing air device provided in this embodiment includes a casing 100 and a cover plate 200. The cover plate 200 is fastened to the top of the casing 100. A cavity is formed in the casing 100, and the lower end of the cavity is used to hold water. The casing 100 Air inlets 101 are respectively provided on the two opposite sides of the cover plate 200 , air outlets 201 are arranged on the cover plate 200 , and a water curtain forming structure 300 is also arranged in the casing 100 . , the bottom surface of the water shower pipe 310 is provided with a plurality of water outlet holes 311; the cavity is provided with a water pump 400 for injecting water from the lower end of the cavity into the water shower pipe 310, and the water washing air device also includes a device for promoting the air in the air inlet. The guide fan flowing between the air inlet 101 and the air outlet 201 , and the air flowing between the air inlet 101 and the air outlet 201 passes through the water curtain formed by the water curtain forming structure 300 . Through the above arrangement, in this embodiment, the air can enter the casing 100 from the air inlet 101, and the air can be led out from the air outlet 201 after passing through the water curtain, so that the air can be cleaned by the water curtain to purify the air; The solution can not only remove dust and microorganisms entrained in the air, but also solve the problem of indoor air drying, thereby effectively improving the quality of indoor air and improving the user experience.

Embodiment 2

This embodiment provides an indoor unit of an air conditioner, including the water-washing air device described in the first embodiment.

Specifically, in this embodiment, the water-washing air device can be arranged at any suitable position in the casing of the indoor unit of the air conditioner. For example, the water-washing air device can be placed at the bottom of the casing of the indoor unit of the air conditioner. The air inlet of the water washing air device can be directly opened on the casing of the air conditioner inner unit, and the air outlet of the water washing air device can also be directly opened on the casing of the air conditioner inner unit, so that the water washing air device can operate independently of the air conditioner. In addition, the air outlet of the water-washing air device can also be connected to the air duct in the air conditioner, so that the purified air passes through the heat exchanger in the air conditioner and then is blown out from the air outlet of the inner unit of the air conditioner, which can also purify the indoor air. Purpose.

It can be seen from the above description that the indoor air conditioner provided in this embodiment can use the water curtain to clean the indoor air to purify the air, which can not only remove dust and microorganisms entrained in the air, but also solve the problem of indoor air drying. Thereby, the quality of indoor air can be effectively improved, and the user experience can be improved.

Embodiment 3

This embodiment provides an air conditioner, including an air conditioner outer unit and an air conditioner inner unit, wherein the air conditioner inner unit adopts the air conditioner inner unit described in the second embodiment.

The air conditioner of this embodiment adopts the indoor unit of the air conditioner described in the second embodiment. Therefore, the water curtain can be used to clean the indoor air, so as to purify the air, not only can the dust and microorganisms entrained in the air be removed It can also solve the problem of indoor air drying, thereby effectively improving the quality of indoor air and improving the user experience.

So far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, however, those skilled in the art can easily understand that the protection scope of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims (11)

1. A water-washing air device is characterized in that it comprises a casing and a cover plate, and the cover plate is fastened on the top of the casing;

   A cavity is formed in the casing, the lower end of the cavity is used to hold water, the side of the casing is provided with an air inlet, and the cover plate is provided with an air outlet;

   The casing is also provided with a water curtain forming structure, the water curtain forming structure includes a water spray pipe arranged above the air inlet, the water spray pipe is provided with a plurality of water outlet holes, and the plurality of the water outlet holes are arranged along the edge of the air inlet. The axial distribution of the water shower pipe is uniform;

   The cavity is provided with a water pump for injecting water into the shower pipe from the lower end of the cavity, and the water-washing air device also includes a guide for promoting the flow of air between the air inlet and the air outlet In the fan, the air flowing between the air inlet and the air outlet passes through the water curtain formed by the water curtain forming structure.
2. The water washing air device according to claim 1, wherein the two opposite sides of the casing are provided with the air inlet, and the air outlet is located in the middle of the cover plate;

   The water curtain forming structure includes two water shower pipes, the two water shower pipes correspond to the two air inlets respectively, and the water shower pipes are located between the corresponding air inlets and the air outlets.
3. The water washing air device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the casing is provided with a through hole for the water shower pipe to pass through, and the two ends of the water shower pipe pass through the through hole and then be fixed On the casing; and/or, a support column is further arranged in the casing, and the water shower pipe is arranged at the top end of the support column.
4. The water washing air device according to any one of claims 1-3, wherein the water shower pipe is parallel to the air inlet, and the water outlet hole is arranged on the bottom surface of the water shower pipe;

   The water shower pipe is connected to the lower end of the cavity through a water supply pipeline, the water supply pipeline includes a first water supply pipeline arranged at the lower end of the cavity, and two ends of the first water supply pipeline are respectively connected with The second water supply pipeline, the two second water supply pipelines are respectively connected to the two water shower pipes, and the first water supply pipeline is provided with a water injection port connected with the water pump.
5. The water-washing air device according to claim 4, wherein the bottom surface of the casing is provided with a first card slot, the two opposite sides of the casing are provided with a second card groove, and the Two clamping slots are located below the air inlet; the first water supply pipeline is arranged in the first clamping slot, and the two second water supply pipelines are respectively arranged in the two second clamping slots.
6. The water washing air device according to any one of claims 1-5, wherein the cover plate is detachably connected to the casing, and the cover plate comprises a top plate and a vertical side plate connected to the top plate, The upper end of the side wall of the casing is provided with a plurality of clamping slots, and the vertical side plate of the cover plate is provided with a plurality of clamping buckles adapted to the clamping slots.
7. The water-washing air device according to claim 6, wherein a fixing groove is further provided on the vertical side plate of the cover plate, and after the cover plate is connected and fixed with the casing, the fixing groove is locked. It is arranged on the outside of the water shower pipe; and/or, the cover plate is further provided with a handle.
8. The water washing air device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, a humidification net is further provided between the water shower pipe and the air outlet.
9. The water-washing air device according to claim 8, characterized in that, a humidifying mesh card slot for clamping the humidifying mesh is provided on the side wall of the casing, and both ends of the humidifying mesh are fixedly arranged on the humidifying mesh. in the network card slot.
10. An indoor unit of an air conditioner, characterized in that it comprises the water-washing air device according to any one of claims 1-9.
11. An air conditioner, characterized in that it comprises an air conditioner outer unit and an air conditioner inner unit, and the air conditioner inner unit adopts the air conditioner inner unit according to claim 10 .

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