WO2019033700A1 - Air processing module and air conditioner - Google Patents

Abstract

An air processing module (100) and an air conditioner (300) using the air processing module (100). The air conditioner (300) has a heat exchange duct (201), and the air processing module (100) comprises: a housing (110), the housing (110) having an air processing duct (113), and an air inlet (111) and an air outlet (112) which are in communication with the air processing duct (113), the heat exchange duct (201) and the air processing duct (113) being provided independent of each other; a purification filter screen (120), the purification filter screen (120) being provided in the air processing duct (113) and isolating the upper and lower portions of the air processing duct (113) to form a humidification chamber (1132) and an air inlet chamber (1131), the air inlet chamber (1131) being in communication with the air inlet (111), and the humidification chamber (1132) being in communication with the air outlet (112); a humidification assembly (130), the humidification assembly (130) being at least partially accommodated in the humidification chamber (1132); and a fan (140), the fan (140) being accommodated in the humidification chamber (1132). The heat exchange duct (201) and the air processing duct (113) are provided independent of each other, so that the heat exchange function of the air conditioner (300) itself is not affected.

Description

 Air handling module and air conditioner

Technical field

The present invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular, to an air treatment module and an air conditioner to which the air treatment module is applied.

Background technique

The conventional air conditioner generally performs the function of cooling or heating by circulating heat in the air in the room, and the air conditioner is used in a closed room, although the air temperature in the room can be well adjusted, but the air temperature in the room can be well adjusted. After long-term operation, it will result in poor air quality in the room.

In order to improve the air quality of the air conditioner operating environment, the prior art proposes a scheme of adding an air processing module in the air conditioner, and the specific implementation manner is: introducing a fresh air from the outdoor and mixing the indoor circulation air inlet of the air conditioner And after heat exchange, it is discharged into the room. Since it introduces fresh air from the outside, it can improve the air quality in the room. However, in this solution, the air passage of the air treatment module is in communication with the heat exchange air passage of the air conditioner itself, so the setting of the air treatment module seriously affects the operation of the heat exchange function of the air conditioner itself.

Summary of the invention

The main object of the present invention is to provide an air treatment module, which aims to solve the technical problem that the prior art adds an air treatment module to the air conditioner to cause the heat exchange function of the air conditioner itself to be affected.

In order to achieve the above object, an air treatment module according to the present invention is used for an air conditioner, the air conditioner has a heat exchange air passage, and the air treatment module includes: a casing having an air treatment air passage, and both An air inlet and an air outlet communicating with the air treatment duct, the heat exchange air duct and the air treatment air duct are disposed independently of each other; and the purifying filter screen is disposed in the air processing air duct, Separating the upper and lower sides of the air treatment duct into a humidifying chamber and an air inlet chamber, the air inlet chamber is in communication with the air inlet, the humidifying chamber is in communication with the air outlet; and the humidifying assembly, the humidifying component is at least partially The fan is disposed in the humidifying chamber; the fan is disposed in the humidifying chamber.

Optionally, the humidifying component comprises:

a water tank, the water tank being housed in the housing;

a humidifying member, the humidifying member is located in the humidifying chamber, and the humidifying member is in communication with the water tank.

Optionally, the water tank is located at the top of the humidification chamber; and/or the humidifying member is disposed adjacent to the air outlet.

 Optionally, the air inlet includes: a fresh air outlet, the new air outlet is connected to the outdoor; and/or,

 The air inlet includes an inner air outlet, and the inner air outlet is in communication with the indoor.

Optionally, when the air inlet includes a fresh air outlet, a fresh air door is disposed at the fresh air outlet; and/or, when the air inlet includes an inner air outlet, the inner air outlet is provided with an inner air door.

Optionally, the air treatment module includes an auxiliary heating module, and the auxiliary heating module is disposed in the air inlet or the air inlet chamber.

Optionally, the air treatment module includes an negative ion module disposed in the air inlet, the air outlet or the air treatment air duct.

Optionally, the fan is a centrifugal fan, and the centrifugal fan is disposed in an axial direction.

Optionally, the air inlet is opened at the bottom and/or the side of the housing; and/or

The air outlet is open at a side and/or a top of the housing.

The present invention also provides an air conditioner comprising an indoor heat exchange module, the indoor heat exchange module having the heat exchange air passage, the air conditioner further comprising the air treatment module, wherein the air treatment module is disposed at Indoor heat exchange module.

Optionally, the air treatment module is located at a top, a bottom or an interior of the indoor heat exchange module, and an air outlet of the air treatment module is connected to the indoor, and the air inlet is connected to the indoor or outdoor.

Optionally, the air conditioner is a wall hanging machine.

In the technical solution of the present invention, the air treatment module can filter the air by adjusting the setting of the filter screen to adjust the quality of the air, and specifically adjust the degree of the air quality, and needs to be performed according to the needs of different users; The components are arranged to humidify the air to adjust the humidity of the air. Specifically, the degree of humidity of the air needs to be determined according to the needs of different users.

Specifically, under the action of the fan, air enters the air inlet chamber from the air inlet, and after being filtered by the purification filter, it is further moved into a humidifying chamber located above the air inlet chamber, and is humidified. After the component is humidified, it flows out from the air outlet; since the humidification component is located behind the purification filter along the flow direction of the air in the air treatment duct, it is advantageous to prevent the problem that the purification filter fails due to excessive humidity of the purification filter. . At the same time, the heat exchange air passage and the air treatment air duct are independently arranged, so that the air processing module does not affect the heat exchange process of the air itself during the process of treating the air, thereby facilitating the stable operation of the air conditioner. And, the air treatment module is used for the air conditioner, which can save more space for the user than the air treatment module separately, so that the structure of the air conditioner is more compact, and the user is provided with new functions while being fully reasonable. Take advantage of the space.

DRAWINGS

In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly described below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only It is a certain embodiment of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings according to the structures shown in the drawings without any creative work.

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

2 is a schematic structural view of another perspective of FIG. 1;

Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A of Figure 2;

Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B of Figure 2;

Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C of Figure 2;

6 is a schematic structural view of still another view of FIG. 1;

Figure 7 is a schematic structural view of an embodiment of an air treatment module of the present invention;

Fig. 8 is a sectional view taken along line D-D of Fig. 7;

Description of the reference numerals:

Label name Label name 100 Air handling module 132 Humidifying parts 110 case 140 Fan 111 Inlet 141 Motor 1111 Fresh air outlet 142 wind mill 1112 Inner air outlet 200 Indoor heat exchange module 112 Air outlet 201 Heat exchange duct 112 Air treatment duct 210 Heat exchange fan 1131 Air inlet 211 Heat exchange wind wheel 1132 Humidification chamber 212 Heat exchange motor 120 Purification filter 220 Heat Exchanger 130 Humidifying component 300 Air conditioner 131 Water tank

The implementation, functional features, and advantages of the present invention will be further described in conjunction with the embodiments.

Detailed ways

The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are clearly and completely described in the following with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. It is obvious that the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts are within the scope of the present invention.

It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, ...) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain between components in a certain posture (as shown in the drawing). Relative positional relationship, motion situation, etc., if the specific posture changes, the directional indication also changes accordingly.

In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", and the like in the present invention are used for the purpose of description only, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, features defining "first" and "second" may include at least one of the features, either explicitly or implicitly. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments may be combined with each other, but must be based on the realization of those skilled in the art, and when the combination of the technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that the combination of the technical solutions does not exist. It is also within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

In the present invention, the terms "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood broadly, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited. For example, "fixed" may be a fixed connection, or may be a detachable connection, or may be integrated; It may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and may be an internal connection of two elements or an interaction relationship of two elements unless explicitly defined otherwise. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood on a case-by-case basis.

The present invention provides an air treatment module 100.

Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 8 , an air treatment module 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is used for an air conditioner 300. The air conditioner 300 has a heat exchange air duct 201. The air processing module 100 includes a housing 110 having air handling. The air duct 113, and the air inlet 111, the air outlet 112, the heat exchange duct 201 and the air treatment duct 113 both communicating with the air processing duct 113 are disposed independently of each other; the purifying screen 120, the purifying screen 120 is disposed in the air treatment In the air duct 113, the upper and lower sides of the air treatment duct 113 are partitioned into a humidifying chamber 1132 and an air inlet chamber 1131. The air inlet chamber 1131 communicates with the air inlet 111, and the humidifying chamber 1132 communicates with the air outlet 112. The humidifying assembly 130 and the humidifying assembly 130 At least partially disposed in the humidifying chamber 1132; the fan 140, the fan 140 is received in the humidifying chamber 1132.

Specifically, in this embodiment, the shape of the housing 110 may be many. In order to better cooperate with the air conditioner 300, the shape of the housing 110 may be set according to the model of the air conditioner 300 to be used. Specifically, the cylindrical arrangement is taken as an example. Specifically, the air conditioner 300 shown in FIGS. 1 to 8 is a wall-mounted air conditioner indoor unit, and the wall hanging machine is vertically mounted on a wall.

The position of the air inlet 111 and the air outlet 112 can be many, and can be flexibly set according to different air duct forms and different types, and is not particularly limited herein. For example, the air inlet 111 is opened at the bottom and/or the side of the housing 110; and/or the air outlet 112 is open at the side and/or the top of the housing 110. That is, the positions of the air inlet 111 and the air outlet 112 can be set according to different models, different air ducts, and different user requirements. The shape of the air inlet 111 and the air outlet 112 can be set according to the position and actual demand of the air inlet 111 and the air outlet 112. The shape of the air inlet 111 and the air outlet 112 can be many, for example, circular, elliptical, square, and Polygons, etc., are not specifically limited here.

In the technical solution of the present invention, the air treatment module 100 can filter the air to adjust the quality of the air by adjusting the setting of the filter screen 120, and specifically, how much the air quality is tempered, and needs to be performed according to the needs of different users; Through the setting of the humidifying component 130, the air can be humidified to adjust the humidity of the air, and specifically, the degree of the air humidity needs to be performed according to the needs of different users.

Specifically, under the action of the fan 140, the air enters the air inlet chamber 1131 from the air inlet 111, and after being filtered by the purification filter 120, the air is further moved into the humidifying chamber 1132 located above the air inlet chamber 1131, and humidified. After the humidification process of the component 130, the airflow from the air outlet 112 is compact, and the space utilization rate is high. Since the humidification component 130 is located behind the purification filter 120 along the flow direction of the air in the air treatment duct 113, it is beneficial to prevent the purification filter. The excessive humidity of the net 120 causes a problem that the purification filter 120 fails. At the same time, the heat exchange air duct 201 and the air treatment air duct 113 are disposed independently of each other, so that the air treatment module 100 does not affect the heat exchange process of the air itself during the process of processing the air, thereby facilitating the stable operation of the air conditioner 300. And, the air treatment module 100 is used for the air conditioner 300, which can save more space for the user than the air handling module 100 is separately provided, so that the structure of the air conditioner 300 is more compact, while providing users with new functions. Fully and rational use of space.

Further, in order to humidify the air entering the air treatment duct 113 by the air treatment module 100, the humidification assembly 130 of the present embodiment includes: a water tank 131, the water tank 131 is housed in the housing 110; the humidifying member 132, the humidifying member 132 Located in the humidifying chamber 1132, the humidifying member 132 is in communication with the water tank 131. The shape of the water tank 131 can be many, such as a circle, a direction, a polygon, and the like. The water tank 131 has a function of storing water, and the humidifying member 132 is in communication with the water tank 131, that is, water in the water tank 131 can wet the humidifying member 132, and the air entering the humidifying chamber 1132 is humidified by the humidifying member 132. Further, the water tank 131 is located at the top of the humidifying chamber 1132; that is, the water tank 131 is disposed at the top of the humidifying chamber 1132. The height of the water tank 131 is higher than the humidifying member 132, and the gravity of the water stored in the water tank 131 is used to make the water tank. The water in the 131 can be discharged to the humidifying member 132 without providing a pumping device such as a water pump; and/or the humidifying member 132 is disposed adjacent to the air outlet 112, and the air in the air processing duct 113 is humidified by the humidifying member 132. The tuyere 112 is discharged, and the humidifying effect is good. Preferably, the humidifying member 132 is a humidifying net, a wet film or a humidifying cotton, etc., and it can be understood that the humidifying member 132 can be made of a material having a water absorbing effect.

In order to realize the indoor circulation and the outdoor circulation of the air treatment module 100, the air inlet 111 includes a fresh air outlet 1111, and the fresh air outlet 1111 communicates with the outdoor; and/or, the air inlet 111 includes an inner air outlet 1112, and the inner air outlet 1112 communicates with the indoor. Preferably, a fresh air damper is disposed at the fresh air outlet 1111, and an inner air damper is disposed at the inner air outlet 1112. The inner air outlet 1112 communicates with the air treatment duct 113 and the room. When it is necessary to realize indoor circulation, the fresh air outlet 1111 is closed, and the inner air outlet 1112 is opened. Similarly, when it is required to realize the outdoor circulation of the air, the inner air outlet 1112 is closed, and the fresh air outlet 1111 is opened. Preferably, as shown in FIG. 5, the number of the fresh air outlets 1111 of the present embodiment is two or more, that is, the number of the fresh air outlets 1111 is more than one, so that the air processing module 100 has better fresh air supply. Effect. Preferably, as shown in FIG. 8 , the inner tuyeres 1112 are opened at the bottom end of the casing 110 , and the indoor air located at the bottom end of the casing 110 enters the air treatment duct 113 from the inner tuyeres 1112 .

Through the arrangement of the fresh air outlet 1111, the air object processed by the air treatment module 100 is fresh air outside, so that the air in the room can be effectively adjusted; specifically, under the action of the fan 140, in the air treatment duct 113 The air is discharged from the air outlet 112, and the fresh air of the outdoor unit enters the air processing duct 113 through the fresh air outlet 1111, thereby realizing the renewal and replacement of the indoor air, so that the user can also breathe indoors when the air conditioner 300 is turned on. Fresh air.

Further, when the air inlet 111 of the embodiment includes the fresh air outlet 1111, a new air damper is disposed at the fresh air outlet 1111, that is, a new air damper for opening or closing the new air outlet 1111 is provided at the fresh air outlet 1111; and/or When the tuyere 111 includes the inner tuyere 1112, the inner tuyere 1112 is provided with an inner damper, that is, the inner tuyere 1112 is provided with an inner damper for opening or closing the inner tuyeres 1112. It will be appreciated that in some embodiments, the fresh damper 1111 and the inner damper 1112 may be provided as a unitary door for opening and/or closing the fresh air vent 1111 and the inner vent 1112.

In an environment such as a cold winter, when the air conditioner 300 is indoorly heated, since the heat exchange duct 201 and the air processing duct 113 are disposed independently of each other, the cold air that enters the air from the fresh air outlet 1111 after entering the air treatment duct 113 is not replaced. The heat causes a decrease in the indoor temperature and affects the comfort of the indoors. Therefore, the air treatment module 100 of the embodiment includes an auxiliary heating module, and the auxiliary heating module is disposed in the air inlet 111 or the air inlet chamber 1131. Preferably, the auxiliary heating module is disposed in the fresh air outlet 1111 or in the air inlet chamber 1131, and the cold air entering the fresh air outlet 1111 is heated to a suitable temperature by the auxiliary heating module, or the cold air in the air inlet chamber 1131 is assisted by the heating module. Heat to a suitable temperature. Preferably, the auxiliary heating module is a PTC (Positive) Temperature Coefficient , thermistor) electric auxiliary heat, PTC is a kind of semiconductor heating ceramics, when the external temperature is lowered, the resistance value of PTC will decrease, and the heat will increase accordingly. According to this principle, the air conditioner adopting the PTC electric auxiliary heat technology can automatically change the heat generation according to the change of the room temperature and the indoor air volume, thereby appropriately adjusting the indoor temperature to achieve rapid and strong heating. Generally speaking, the cold weather seriously affects the normal function of the air conditioning refrigeration and heating function, while the air conditioner with electric auxiliary heat function overcomes this shortcoming because of the adjustment and auxiliary function of the electric auxiliary heat on the heat generation of the air conditioner. It is very suitable for use in severe cold areas.

In order to improve the quality of the air and reduce the dust in the air, the air treatment module 100 includes an negative ion module, and the negative ion module is disposed in the air inlet 111, the air outlet 112 or the air treatment duct 113.

In order to increase the flow rate of the wind, and in order to accommodate the type of diversified air duct, the wind wheel is a centrifugal wind wheel. The driving force of the centrifugal wind wheel is strong, and the flow direction of the gas can be adjusted well by being equipped with a volute and the like. The fan 140 of the embodiment is set as a centrifugal fan, and the axial direction of the centrifugal fan is vertically arranged. Preferably, as shown in FIG. 8, the axial direction of the fan 140 is vertically disposed, and the air inlet chamber 1131, the purification filter screen 120, the fan 140, and the water tank 131 are sequentially disposed in the vertical direction, and the fan 140, the humidifying member 132, and the air outlet 112 is arranged in the horizontal direction, compact structure and high space utilization.

Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 6 , the present invention further provides an air conditioner 300. The air conditioner 300 includes an indoor heat exchange module 200. The indoor heat exchange module 200 has the heat exchange air duct 201, and the air conditioner 300 further includes the above. The specific structure of the air treatment module 100 is as described above with reference to the above embodiments. Since the air conditioner 300 adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the benefits brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiments. The effect will not be repeated here. The air processing module 100 is disposed in the indoor heat exchange module 200. The air conditioner 300 includes a wall-mounted split machine, a wall-mounted integrated machine, a floor-standing split machine, a floor-standing integrated machine, and the like.

Specifically, the air conditioner 300 shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 8 is a wall hanging machine, and the wall hanging machine is vertically mounted on the wall; as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the indoor heat exchange module 200 has a heat exchanger 220, and is replaced. The heat blower 210 and the heat exchange duct 201 formed in the indoor heat exchange module 200. The heat exchange fan 210 includes a heat exchange wind wheel 211 and a heat exchange motor 212 connected to the heat exchange wind wheel 211. The heat exchange motor 212 drives the heat exchange wind wheel 211 to rotate, and drives air from the air inlet of the indoor heat exchange module 200. The heat exchange duct 201 enters the heat exchange duct 201 for heat exchange, and is discharged from the air outlet of the indoor heat exchange module 200 in the indoor environment. Preferably, the heat exchange rotor 211 is a cross flow wind wheel.

The position of the air processing module 100 can be set according to actual conditions, and is not particularly limited herein. For example, the air treatment module 100 is located at the top, bottom or inside of the indoor heat exchange module 200 of the air conditioner 300. The air outlet 112 of the air treatment module 100 communicates with the indoor, and the air inlet 111 communicates with the indoor or outdoor.

The above description is only an embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention, and the equivalent structural transformations made by the present invention and the contents of the drawings are directly or indirectly utilized in the inventive concept of the present invention. Other related technical fields are included in the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

Claims (20)

 An air treatment module for an air conditioner, the air conditioner having a heat exchange air passage, wherein the air processing module comprises: a housing having an air treatment duct, and an air inlet and an air outlet each communicating with the air treatment duct, wherein the heat exchange duct and the air treatment duct are independently arranged; a purifying filter, the purifying filter is disposed in the air processing duct, and partitions an upper and lower sides of the air processing duct into a humidifying chamber and an air inlet chamber, wherein the air inlet chamber is in communication with the air inlet, a humidifying chamber is connected to the air outlet; a humidifying assembly, the humidifying assembly being at least partially received in the humidifying chamber; a fan, the fan being disposed in the humidifying chamber. The air treatment module of claim 1 wherein said humidifying assembly comprises: a water tank, the water tank being housed in the housing; a humidifying member, the humidifying member is located in the humidifying chamber, and the humidifying member is in communication with the water tank. The air treatment module of claim 2 wherein said water tank is located at the top of said humidification chamber; and/or said humidification member is disposed adjacent said air outlet. The air treatment module according to claim 1, wherein the air inlet comprises: a fresh air outlet, the fresh air outlet is connected to the outdoor; and/or,  The air inlet includes an inner air outlet, and the inner air outlet is in communication with the indoor. The air treatment module according to claim 4, wherein when the air inlet includes a fresh air outlet, a fresh air door is provided at the fresh air outlet; and/or, when the air inlet includes an air outlet, the air outlet is There is an inner damper. The air treatment module of claim 1 wherein said air treatment module comprises an auxiliary heating module, said auxiliary heating module being disposed within said air inlet or inlet air chamber. The air treatment module according to claim 3, wherein the air treatment module comprises an auxiliary heating module, and the auxiliary heating module is disposed in the air inlet or the air inlet chamber. The air treatment module according to claim 4, wherein the air treatment module comprises an auxiliary heating module, and the auxiliary heating module is disposed in the air inlet or the air inlet chamber. The air treatment module of claim 1 wherein said air treatment module comprises an anion module, said negative ion module being disposed within said air inlet, air outlet or air treatment duct. The air treatment module according to claim 3, wherein the air treatment module comprises an negative ion module, and the negative ion module is disposed in the air inlet, the air outlet or the air treatment duct. The air treatment module according to claim 4, wherein the air treatment module comprises an negative ion module, and the negative ion module is disposed in the air inlet, the air outlet or the air treatment duct. The air treatment module according to claim 1, wherein said fan is a centrifugal fan, and said centrifugal fan is disposed vertically in an axial direction. The air treatment module of claim 1 wherein said air inlet opening is at a bottom and/or side of said housing; and/or The air outlet is open at a side and/or a top of the housing. The air treatment module according to claim 3, wherein said air inlet is opened at a bottom and/or a side of said housing; and/or The air outlet is open at a side and/or a top of the housing. The air treatment module according to claim 4, wherein said air inlet is opened at a bottom and/or a side of said housing; and/or The air outlet is open at a side and/or a top of the housing. An air conditioner comprising an indoor heat exchange module, wherein the indoor heat exchange module has the heat exchange air passage, wherein the air conditioner further comprises an air processing module, wherein the air processing module is disposed in the indoor a thermal module; the air processing module includes: a housing having an air treatment duct, and an air inlet and an air outlet each communicating with the air treatment duct, wherein the heat exchange duct and the air treatment duct are independently arranged; a purifying filter, the purifying filter is disposed in the air processing duct, and partitions an upper and lower sides of the air processing duct into a humidifying chamber and an air inlet chamber, wherein the air inlet chamber is in communication with the air inlet, a humidifying chamber is connected to the air outlet; a humidifying assembly, the humidifying assembly being at least partially received in the humidifying chamber; a fan, the fan being disposed in the humidifying chamber. The air treatment module of claim 16 wherein said humidifying assembly comprises: a water tank, the water tank being housed in the housing; a humidifying member, the humidifying member is located in the humidifying chamber, and the humidifying member is in communication with the water tank; The water tank is located at the top of the humidification chamber; and/or the humidifying member is disposed adjacent to the air outlet. The air treatment module according to claim 16, wherein the air inlet comprises: a fresh air outlet, the fresh air outlet is connected to the outdoor; and/or,  The air inlet includes an inner air outlet, and the inner air outlet is in communication with the indoor. The air conditioner according to claim 16, wherein the air treatment module is located at a top, a bottom or an interior of the indoor heat exchange module, and an air outlet of the air treatment module is connected to the indoor, the air inlet and the air inlet Connected indoors or outdoors. The air conditioner according to claim 16, wherein said air conditioner is a wall hanging machine.