Technical Field
[0001] The disclosure relates to a technical field of heat exchange, and in particular to
a water receiving tray assembly and an air conditioner.
Background
[0002] At present, when a water receiving tray is applied to an air conditioner system,
the water receiving tray may be configured to receive condensation water produced
in use of an air duct component, and then the condensation water may be drained by
the water receiving tray through a drain pipe connected with the water receiving tray.
For the air conditioner system in use, it is necessary for the air duct component
to be barrier-free when an air comes in and to prevent air leakage when the air goes
out, thus guaranteeing the efficient operation of the air conditioner system.
[0003] However, for the existing cabinet air conditioner, an area below the air duct component
opposite to the water receiving tray is a high-pressure area; and an area at the drain
pipe opposite to the water receiving tray is a low-pressure area. During use, when
the air goes out from the air duct component, a part of air is blown from the high-pressure
area to the low-pressure area to cause the air leakage, and as a result, the air volume
of the air duct component is obviously reduced.
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to improve the structure of the existing water receiving
tray, so that the water receiving tray can prevent the air from being blown from the
high-pressure area to the low-pressure area while a received condensation water flows
through and thus the reduction in the air volume of the air duct component is prevented.
Summary
[0005] Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a water receiving tray assembly
and an air conditioner, which can prevent air from being blown from a high-pressure
area to a low-pressure area when condensation water flows through and thus prevents
the reduction in air volume of an air duct component.
[0006] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a water receiving tray assembly,
which includes: a water receiving tray body and a first stopper; wherein the water
receiving tray body includes a first area for receiving condensation water flowing
from an air duct component, a second area communicating with a drain pipe, and a groove
located between the first area and the second area; and the first stopper has a first
end and a second end, herein the first end is fixed on the water receiving tray body
and the second end extends into the groove and is at a predetermined distance from
a bottom surface of the groove; when a height of a condensation water in the groove
is greater than the predetermined distance, the condensation water in the groove contacts
with the first stopper to form a sealed windshield structure.
[0007] In an exemplary embodiment, a protruded transition portion is formed at a transition
position between the second area and the groove, and an upper surface of the transition
portion is not higher than a water-out position of the first area and is higher than
the second end of the first stopper.
[0008] In an exemplary embodiment, the first area is provided with an upper surface for
flowing through the condensation water; and the upper surface of the first area is
provided with a downward predetermined inclination angle along a flowing direction
of the condensation water.
[0009] In an exemplary embodiment, a clamping groove is formed at a position, opposite to
the groove, of the water receiving tray body, and the first stopper is fixed on the
water receiving tray body by the clamping groove.
[0010] In an exemplary embodiment, the first stopper and the water receiving tray body are
of an integrally moulded structure.
[0011] In an exemplary embodiment, a barrier layer is disposed on a surface of the second
area.
[0012] In an exemplary embodiment, the water receiving tray assembly further includes a
second stopper; the second stopper is located at a transition position between the
groove and the second area; and the second stopper is in clearance fit with the water
receiving tray body and the barrier layer.
[0013] An air conditioner includes the above-mentioned water receiving tray assembly.
[0014] According to the water receiving tray assembly and the air conditioner provided by
the disclosure, the first stopper is disposed above the groove between the first area
and the second area of the water receiving tray body, and the first stopper can extend
into the groove and a predetermined distance is formed between the first stopper and
the bottom surface of the groove; and when the height of the condensation water in
the groove is greater than the predetermined distance in use, the condensation water
in the groove contacts the first stopper to form the sealed windshield structure.
Therefore, the water permeable and airtight effect is implemented, and while the condensation
water is guaranteed to flow normally, the air is prevented from being blown from the
high-pressure area to the low-pressure area and thus the air volume of the air duct
component may be guaranteed.
Brief Description of the Drawings
[0015] The accompanying drawings are described here to provide a further understanding of
the present disclosure. The schematic embodiments and description of the present disclosure
are adopted to explain the present disclosure, and do not form improper limits to
the present disclosure. In the drawings:
Fig. 1 illustrates a structural schematic diagram of a water receiving tray assembly
in an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Fig. 2 illustrates a structural schematic diagram showing that a water receiving tray
assembly is applied to an air conditioner in an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0016] Numerals in the drawings:
1. water receiving tray body; 2. first stopper; 3. air duct component; 11. first area;
12. second area; 13. groove; 14. transition portion; 4. second stopper; 5. barrier
layer.
Detailed Description of the Embodiments
[0017] Details of the present disclosure can be understood more clearly in combination with
accompanying drawings and description on the specific embodiments of the present disclosure.
However, the specific embodiments of the present disclosure described here are merely
for explaining the present disclosure and cannot be understood as limits to the present
disclosure in any form. Under the teaching of the present disclosure, it may be conceivable
for a technician to make any possible variation based on the present disclosure and
all should be considered as the scope of the present disclosure.
[0018] It is to be noted that when an element is referred to as being "on" another element,
it can be directly on the other element or intervening elements may be present therebetween.
Also, when an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can
be directly connected to the element or intervening elements may be present therebetween.
The terms "install", "connected with", "connected to" should be comprehended in a
broad sense. For example, these terms may be comprehended as being mechanically connected
or electrically connected, may also be comprehended as being communicated inside two
elements, may be comprehended as being directly connected and may also be comprehended
as being connected indirectly via intermediation. The specific meanings about the
foregoing terms in the present application may be understood by those skilled in the
art according to specific circumstances. The present disclosure will be described
below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with
the embodiments.
[0019] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a water receiving tray assembly
and an air conditioner capable of preventing air from being blown from a high-pressure
area to a low-pressure area while condensation water flows through and thus preventing
the reduction of the air volume of an air duct component.
[0020] Referring to Fig. 1, a water receiving tray assembly provided by the embodiments
of the present disclosure may include: a water receiving tray body 1 and a first stopper
2; the water receiving tray body 1 includes a first area 11 for receiving condensation
water flowing from an air duct component 3, a second area 12 communicating with a
drain pipe, and a groove 13 located between the first area 11 and the second area
12; and the first stopper 2 has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end
is fixed on the water receiving tray body 1 and the second end extends into the groove
13 and a predetermined distance is formed between the second end and a bottom surface
of the groove 13.
[0021] When a height of a condensation water in the groove 13 is greater than the predetermined
distance, the condensation water in the groove 13 contacts with the first stopper
2 to form a sealed windshield structure.
[0022] In this embodiment, the water receiving tray body 1 is configured to receive the
condensation water flowing from the air duct component 3 and guide the condensation
water to the drain pipe connected therewith; and the condensation water is drained
by the drain pipe. Specifically, the water receiving tray body 1 includes the first
area 11 for receiving the condensation water flowing from the air duct component 3,
the second area 12 communicating with the drain pipe, and the groove 13 located between
the first area 11 and the second area 12, wherein an area where the first area 11
is located is a high-pressure area, and an area where the second area 12 is located
is a low-pressure area.
[0023] In this embodiment, the first area 11 is located below the outflowed condensation
water; and when the condensation water flows downward under an action of gravity,
it can be completely flowed into the first area 11 of the water receiving tray body
1.
[0024] In an exemplary embodiment, the first area 11 is provided with an upper surface for
flowing through the condensation water; and the upper surface of the first area is
provided with a downward predetermined inclination angle along a flowing direction
of the condensation water. Specifically, the predetermined inclination angle is formed
on the upper surface of the first area 11 for receiving the condensation water. After
the condensation water enters the first area 11, the condensation water flows downward
along the upper surface of the first area 11 for receiving the condensation water
under the action of the gravity, sequentially flows through the groove 13 and the
second area 12 and at last is drained from the drain pipe, and is not accumulated
in the first area 11.
[0025] In an exemplary embodiment, the predetermined inclination angle is formed during
mould withdrawal of the water receiving tray body 1 and is the same as a mould withdrawal
angle. Certainly, the predetermined inclination angle may further be formed in other
machining manners, and is not specifically defined by the present disclosure. Besides,
the predetermined inclination angle may be selected as 2-10° , so that the condensation
water can flow downward smoothly. Certainly, the magnitude of the predetermined inclination
angle is not limited to the above example and is not specifically defined in the present
disclosure.
[0026] In this embodiment, an overall surface height of the second area 12 is smaller than
a surface height of the first area 11, and the second area 12 communicates with the
drain pipe, so that the condensation water flows into the drain pipe for draining.
[0027] In an exemplary embodiment, when the condensation water flows from the first area
11 corresponding to the high-pressure area to the second area 12 corresponding to
the low-pressure area, the temperature of the condensation water is low. By providing
a barrier layer 5 on the surface of the second area 12, the low-temperature condensation
water is stopped from directly contacting the surface of the second area 12 and thus
the condensation water is prevented from forming on a lower surface of the second
area 12.
[0028] In an exemplary embodiment, the barrier layer 5 is made of foam. Certainly, the material
of the barrier layer 5 is not limited to the above example, may further be other material
and is not specifically defined in the present disclosure.
[0029] In this embodiment, the groove 13 is formed between the first area 11 and the second
area 12, the first stopper 2 is disposed on the water receiving tray body 1 above
the groove 13, and the first stopper 2 is cooperated with the condensation water in
the groove 13 to form the windshield structure that is water permeable and airtight.
[0030] In an exemplary embodiment, the first stopper 2 is of a structure having one block
piece and is provided with a first end and a second end that are opposite, wherein
the first end is fixed on the water receiving tray body 1, and the second end extends
into the groove 13, and a predetermined distance is formed between the second end
and the bottom surface of the groove 13 to preserve a flowing port for the condensation
water.
[0031] In this embodiment, the first stopper 2 is specifically cooperated with the receiving
tray body in a clamping groove fixing manner.
[0032] Specifically, a clamping groove is formed at a position, opposite to the groove 13,
of the water receiving tray body 1, and the first stopper 2 is fixed on the water
receiving tray body 1 by the clamping groove.
[0033] The first stopper 2 may be fixed in the clamping groove in a clearance fit manner.
At this moment, the first stopper 2 may be made of a rubber with elasticity. Certainly,
the material of the first stopper 2 may further be other forms and is not specifically
defined in the present disclosure.
[0034] When the first stopper 2 is made of the rubber and is clamped in the clamping groove
in the clearance fit manner, the sealing property between the first stopper 2 and
the water receiving tray body 1 in cooperation also can be guaranteed, and the air
is prevented from being blown from the high-pressure area to the low-pressure area
to affect the air volume of the air duct component 3.
[0035] In another specific embodiment, the first stopper 2 and the water receiving tray
body 1 are of an integrally moulded structure.
[0036] In this embodiment, the first stopper 2 may be integrally moulded with the water
receiving tray body 1. When the first stopper 2 is integrally moulded with the water
receiving tray, the sealing property for the cooperative positions of the first stopper
and the receiving tray body can also be guaranteed, and the air is prevented from
being blown from the high-pressure area to the low-pressure area to affect the air
volume of the air duct component 3.
[0037] In one embodiment, a protruded transition portion 14 is formed at a transition position
between the second area 12 and the groove 13, and an upper surface of the transition
portion 14 is not higher than a water-out position of the first area 11 and is higher
than the second end of the first stopper 2.
[0038] In this embodiment, the protruded transition portion 14 is formed at the transition
position between the second area 12 and the groove 13, and the upper surface of the
transition portion 14 may be lower than the water-out position of the first area 11
or is flush with the water-out position of the first area 11. Specifically, the water-out
position of the first area 11 may be referred to a position transited with the groove
13. In general, the water-out position of the first area 11 is a lowest position of
the first area 11. When the upper surface of the transition portion 14 is not higher
than a water-out position of the first area 11, the height to which the condensation
water in the groove 13 can reach is determined by a height of the upper surface of
the transition portion 14. Additionally, the upper surface of the transition portion
14 is higher than the second end of the first stopper 2, so it is ensured that when
the condensation water is accumulated in the groove 13, the height of the condensation
water can exceed the second end of the first stopper 2 to form a sealed windshield
structure with the first stopper.
[0039] In an exemplary embodiment, the water receiving tray assembly further includes a
second stopper 4, the second stopper 4 is located at a transition position between
the groove 13 and the second area 12, and the second stopper 4 is in clearance fit
with the water receiving tray body 1 and the barrier layer 5.
[0040] In this embodiment, the second stopper 4 is disposed at the transition position between
the groove 13 and the second area 12, and the second stopper 4 may be in clearance
fit with the water receiving tray body 1 and the barrier layer 5. In an exemplary
embodiment, the second stopper 4 includes a top surface and a first side surface and
a second side surface disposed at two sides of the top surface, wherein the first
side surface is abutted against a sidewall, transited with the groove 13, of the second
area 12, and the second side surface may be abutted against the barrier layer 5. The
top surface contacts the transition position between the groove 13 and the second
area 12 as well as the barrier layer 5.
[0041] Certainly, the shape of the second stopper 4 may change correspondingly according
to an actual application environment and is not specifically defined in the present
disclosure.
[0042] When the second stopper 4 is in clearance fit with the water receiving tray body
1 and the barrier layer 5, the second stopper 4 may be made of a rubber with elasticity.
Certainly, the material of the second stopper 4 may be in other forms and is not specifically
defined in the present disclosure.
[0043] When the second stopper 4 is made of the rubber, the second stopper is coated out
of the transition position between the groove 13 and the second area 12 as well as
the barrier layer 5 in a clearance fit manner, so that the sealing property at the
cooperative positions between the second stopper 4, the water receiving tray body
1 and the barrier layer 5 can be guaranteed and the condensation water is prevented
from being leaked therefrom.
[0044] When the water receiving tray assembly of some embodiments of the present disclosure
is used actually, the condensation water in the groove 13 contacts the first stopper
2 to form the sealed windshield structure. At this moment, the condensation water
can flow into the second area 12 by the flowing port between the first stopper 2 and
the groove 13 for draining, and the air cannot be penetrated through under a sealing
action of the windshield structure. Therefore, the water receiving tray assembly can
automatically form the sealed windshield structure in use to implement the water permeable
and airtight effect; and while the condensation water is guaranteed to flow normally,
the air is prevented from being blown from the high-pressure area to the low-pressure
area, and thus the air volume of the air duct component 3 may be guaranteed.
[0045] According to the water receiving tray assembly in this embodiment of the present
disclosure, the first stopper 2 is disposed above the groove 13 between the first
area 11 and the second area 12 of the water receiving tray body 1, and the first stopper
2 can extend into the groove 13 and a predetermined distance is formed between the
first stopper 2 and the bottom surface of the groove 13; and when the height of the
condensation water in the groove 13 is greater than the predetermined distance in
use, the condensation water in the groove 13 contacts the first stopper 2 to form
the sealed windshield structure. Therefore, the water permeable and airtight effect
is implemented, and while the condensation water is guaranteed to flow normally, the
air is prevented from being blown from the high-pressure area to the low-pressure
area and thus the air volume of the air duct component 3 may be guaranteed.
[0046] Referring to Fig. 2, the embodiments of the present disclosure further provide an
air conditioner including the water receiving tray assembly in the above-mentioned
any embodiment.
[0047] When the air conditioner including the water receiving tray assembly in the present
disclosure is used, after the startup of the air conditioner, condensation water is
produced on an air duct component 3, and the condensation water flows into a first
area 11 of a water receiving tray body 1 under an action of gravity and flows into
a groove 13 along the first area. When the condensation water in the groove 13 contacts
a first stopper 2, a sealed windshield structure is formed. At this moment, the condensation
water can flow into a second area 12 by a flowing port between the first stopper 2
and the groove 13 for draining, and the air cannot be passed through under the sealing
action of the windshield structure. Therefore, the water receiving tray assembly can
automatically form the sealed windshield structure in use to implement the water permeable
and airtight effect, and while the condensation water is guaranteed to flow normally,
the air is prevented from being blown from a high-pressure area to a low-pressure
area, and thus the air volume of the air duct component 3 is guaranteed.
[0048] In addition, the structure of the water receiving tray assembly and technical effects
produced by the structural improvements correspondingly are corresponding to the embodiments
of the water receiving tray assembly and will not be repeated herein.
[0049] Certainly, the above-mentioned water receiving tray assembly is not limited to be
used in the air conditioner, and may further be used in the fields such as a refrigerator,
which is not specifically defined in the present disclosure. Each embodiment of the
present disclosure is described in a progressive manner, and the same or similar part
in each embodiment may be referred to each other. The top priority in each embodiment
is given to the difference from other embodiments.
[0050] The above is only the optional embodiments of the present disclosure and not intended
to limit the present disclosure. For those skilled in the art, the present disclosure
may have various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent replacements,
improvements and the like made within the spirit and principle of the present disclosure
shall fall within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.
1. A water receiving tray assembly, comprising: a water receiving tray body (1) and a
first stopper (2), wherein
the water receiving tray body (1) comprises a first area (11) for receiving condensation
water flowing from an air duct component (3), a second area (12) communicating with
a drain pipe, and a groove (13) located between the first area (11) and the second
area (12); and the first stopper (2) has a first end and a second end, wherein the
first end is fixed on the water receiving tray body (1) and the second end extends
into the groove (13) and is at a predetermined distance from a bottom surface of the
groove (13); and
when a height of a condensation water in the groove (13) is greater than the predetermined
distance, the condensation water in the groove (13) contacts with the first stopper
(2) to form a sealed windshield structure.
2. The water receiving tray assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein a protruded transition
portion (14) is formed at a transition position between the second area (12) and the
groove (13), and an upper surface of the transition portion (14) is not higher than
a water-out position of the first area (11) and is higher than the second end of the
first stopper (2).
3. The water receiving tray assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first area (11)
is provided with an upper surface for flowing through the condensation water, and
the upper surface of the first area is provided with a downward predetermined inclination
angle along a flowing direction of the condensation water.
4. The water receiving tray assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein a clamping groove
is formed at a position, opposite to the groove (13), of the water receiving tray
body (1), and the first stopper (2) is fixed on the water receiving tray body (1)
by the clamping groove.
5. The water receiving tray assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first stopper
(2) and the water receiving tray body (1) are of an integrally moulded structure.
6. The water receiving tray assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein a barrier layer (5)
is disposed on a surface of the second area (12).
7. The water receiving tray assembly as claimed in claim 6, wherein the water receiving
tray assembly further comprises a second stopper (4), the second stopper (4) is located
at a transition position between the groove (13) and the second area, and the second
stopper (4) is in clearance fit with the water receiving tray body (1) and the barrier
layer (5).
8. An air conditioner, comprising the water receiving tray assembly as claimed in any
one of claims 1 to 7.