CN214618401U

CN214618401U - Connecting device and air conditioner indoor unit with same

Info

Publication number: CN214618401U
Application number: CN202120575661.2U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 梁子文; 郑荣坤; 曾杰明; 余祖耀; 尹金明
Original assignee: Gree Electric Appliances Inc of Zhuhai
Current assignee: Gree Electric Appliances Inc of Zhuhai
Priority date: 2021-03-19
Filing date: 2021-03-19
Publication date: 2021-11-05
Anticipated expiration: 2031-03-19

Abstract

The utility model provides a connecting device and have its air conditioning indoor set. The connecting device comprises a connecting assembly, the connecting assembly comprises a connecting pipe joint and a fixing piece connected with the connecting pipe joint, and the fixing piece is used for being connected with the first connecting pipe; the connecting pipe joint is used for being connected with the second connecting pipe so that the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe are connected and communicated through the connecting assembly; at least part of the fixing member is adjustably positioned to be engaged with or disengaged from the first connection pipe. The utility model discloses a connecting device has solved the problem of the drain pipe assembly difficulty of the indoor set of air conditioning among the prior art.

Description

Connecting device and air conditioner indoor unit with same

Technical Field

The utility model relates to an air conditioning equipment field particularly, relates to a connecting device and have its air conditioning indoor set.

Background

The indoor unit of the air conditioner can produce a large amount of condensed water in the refrigerating process, the condensed water needs to be discharged to the outdoor or a sewer pipe through a drainage connecting pipe, and the current drainage connecting pipe has the following problems in structural design:

the assembly is difficult: an operator needs to hold the drain pipe with one hand and the bottom case with the other hand, and advance the drain pipe while rotating the drain pipe, so that the assembly is very difficult. After the drain pipe is assembled in place, the metal clamping hook needs to be clamped on the positioning column on the bottom shell, the metal clamping hook and the positioning column are in interference fit, assembly is difficult, and labor intensity is high.

Automation cannot be realized: the matching mode of the original drain pipe determines that the assembly of the drain pipe is difficult to realize automation.

The potential quality hazard exists: because the drain pipe needs to adopt the mode installation of rotatory propulsion, if the power is too big, can lead to the drain pipe to appear pincher trees, have the hidden danger of leaking of breaking.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The utility model aims to provide a machine in connecting device and have its air conditioning to solve the difficult problem of drain pipe assembly of the interior machine of air conditioning among the prior art.

In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a connection device including a connection assembly including a connection pipe joint and a fixing member connected to the connection pipe joint, the fixing member being adapted to be connected to a first connection pipe; the connecting pipe joint is used for being connected with the second connecting pipe so that the first connecting pipe and the second connecting pipe are connected and communicated through the connecting assembly; at least part of the fixing member is adjustably positioned to be engaged with or disengaged from the first connection pipe.

Further, the fixing piece comprises a clamping part, and the position of the clamping part is adjustably arranged; the first connecting pipe is provided with a clamping bulge, and the clamping part is used for being clamped with the clamping bulge.

Further, joint portion includes at least two first buckles, and at least two first buckle intervals set up, and each first buckle position all adjustably sets up.

Furthermore, the clamping protrusion is of a first annular structure, the clamping protrusion surrounds the circumferential direction of the first connecting pipe, and each first buckle is used for being clamped with the clamping protrusion.

Further, the fixing piece is clamped with the connecting pipe joint.

Further, the fixing part further comprises a second buckle, a clamping groove is formed in the connecting pipe joint, and the second buckle is clamped in the clamping groove.

Further, the mounting still includes the mounting main part, and joint portion and second buckle all set up in the mounting main part, and at least part of mounting main part is inserted and is established in the coupling.

Furthermore, a positioning groove is formed in the fixing piece, a positioning bulge is arranged on the inner wall of the connecting pipe joint, and the positioning bulge is arranged in the positioning groove; and/or the fixing piece is provided with a positioning bulge, the inner pipe wall of the connecting pipe joint is provided with a positioning groove, and the positioning bulge is arranged in the positioning groove.

Furthermore, the fixing piece main body is of a second annular structure; a first step is arranged in the connecting pipe joint; the connecting device further comprises a sealing ring, and the sealing ring is clamped between the first step and the first end of the fixing piece main body.

According to the utility model discloses an on the other hand provides a machine in air conditioning, including machine body, connecting device and second connecting pipe in the air conditioning, the machine body includes first connecting pipe in the air conditioning, and first connecting pipe and second connecting pipe pass through connecting device and connect and be linked together to the comdenstion water that makes machine body production in the air conditioning discharges through first connecting pipe and second connecting pipe, and wherein, connecting device is foretell connecting device.

The utility model discloses a connecting device is used for making first connecting pipe and second connecting pipe connect and be linked together to carry fluid. The connecting assembly of the connecting device comprises a connecting pipe joint and a fixing piece, wherein the fixing piece is used for being connected with a first connecting pipe, and the connecting pipe joint is used for being connected with a second connecting pipe; at least part of the fixing piece is adjustably arranged to be clamped with or separated from the first connecting pipe, namely, at least part of the fixing piece surrounds an adjusting space, and the size of the adjusting space can be adjusted by adjustably arranging at least part of the fixing piece, so that the first connecting pipe can be inserted into or removed from at least part of the fixing piece. The connecting device can be quickly butted with the first connecting pipe, the first connecting pipe and the connecting device are simple to assemble, the operation is simple and convenient, the production efficiency is high, the labor intensity is low, and the assembly automation is easy to realize.

The second connecting pipe is fixedly connected with the connecting pipe joint, the second connecting pipe is a drain pipe of the air conditioner indoor unit in the background technology, and the problem that the drain pipe is difficult to install is solved.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which form a part of the present application, are included to provide a further understanding of the invention, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the invention and not to limit the invention. In the drawings:

fig. 1 shows a schematic structural view of an embodiment of a connection device, a first connection pipe and a second connection pipe according to the present invention;

fig. 2 shows a perspective view of one direction of a connecting device, a first connecting tube and a second connecting tube according to the invention;

fig. 3 shows a perspective view of the connection device, the first connection pipe and the second connection pipe according to the invention in another direction;

fig. 4 shows a schematic structural view of an embodiment of a connecting tube joint according to the invention;

fig. 5 shows a perspective view of one direction of a connector fitting according to the present invention;

fig. 6 shows a perspective view of another orientation of the coupler socket according to the present invention;

figure 7 shows a schematic structural view of an embodiment of a fixing according to the invention;

figure 8 shows a perspective view of one direction of a fixing according to the invention;

figure 9 shows a perspective view of another orientation of the fixing according to the invention;

figure 10 shows a perspective view of the mount according to the invention in a bottom view;

fig. 11 shows a schematic structural view of an embodiment of a second connecting tube according to the present invention;

figure 12 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of insulation wool according to the invention;

fig. 13 shows a schematic structural view of an embodiment of a first connecting tube according to the invention;

fig. 14 shows a perspective view of a first connecting tube according to the invention;

FIG. 15 shows a close-up view of the connection device, the first connection pipe and the second connection pipe of FIG. 1;

FIG. 16 shows a close-up view of the connection device, the first connection pipe and the second connection pipe of FIG. 2;

fig. 17 shows a partially enlarged view of the connection device, the first connection pipe and the second connection pipe in fig. 3.

Wherein the figures include the following reference numerals:

10. a first connecting pipe; 11. clamping the bulges; 20. a connecting assembly; 21. connecting a pipe joint; 211. a card slot; 212. a first step; 213. a third step; 214. a fourth step; 22. a fixing member; 221. adjusting the space; 222. a clamping part; 223. a first buckle; 224. a second buckle; 225. a fixing member main body; 226. a second step; 30. a second connecting pipe; 40. positioning a groove; 50. positioning the projection; 60. a seal ring; 70. and (5) heat preservation cotton.

Detailed Description

It should be noted that the embodiments and features of the embodiments in the present application may be combined with each other without conflict. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings in conjunction with embodiments.

It should be noted that the following detailed description is exemplary and is intended to provide further explanation of the disclosure. Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs.

It is noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, and it should be understood that when the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising" are used in this specification, they specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, devices, components, and/or combinations thereof, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

The utility model provides a connecting device, please refer to fig. 1 to 17, which comprises a connecting component 20, wherein the connecting component 20 comprises a connecting pipe joint 21 and a fixing component 22 connected with the connecting pipe joint 21, and the fixing component 22 is used for being connected with a first connecting pipe 10; the connection pipe joint 21 is used for connecting with the second connection pipe 30 so that the first connection pipe 10 and the second connection pipe 30 are connected and communicated through the connection assembly 20; at least a part of the fixing member 22 is adjustably positioned to be engaged with the first connecting pipe 10 or to be separated from the first connecting pipe 10.

The connection device of the present invention is used to connect and communicate the first connection pipe 10 and the second connection pipe 30 to transfer fluid. The connecting assembly 20 of the connecting device comprises a connecting pipe joint 21 and a fixing piece 22, wherein the fixing piece 22 is used for connecting with the first connecting pipe 10, and the connecting pipe joint 21 is used for connecting with the second connecting pipe 30; wherein at least part of the fixing member 22 is adjustably positioned to be engaged with the first connecting pipe 10 or disengaged from the first connecting pipe 10, that is, at least part of the fixing member 22 encloses an adjustment space 221, and at least part of the fixing member 22 is adjustably positioned to adjust the size of the adjustment space 221, so that the first connecting pipe 10 can be inserted into at least part of the fixing member 22 or removed from at least part of the fixing member 22. The connecting device can be quickly butted with the first connecting pipe 10, the first connecting pipe 10 and the connecting device are simple to assemble, the operation is simple and convenient, the production efficiency is high, the labor intensity is low, and the assembly automation is easy to realize.

The second connecting pipe 30 is fixedly connected with the connecting pipe joint 21, and the second connecting pipe 30 is a drain pipe of the air conditioner indoor unit in the background art, so that the problem of difficulty in installing the drain pipe is solved.

In the present embodiment, the fixing member 22 includes a clamping portion 222, and the clamping portion 222 is adjustably disposed; the first connecting pipe 10 is provided with a clamping protrusion 11, and the clamping portion 222 is used for clamping with the clamping protrusion 11. This arrangement facilitates the mounting and dismounting of the fixing member 22 and the first connecting pipe 10; and, the catching portion 222 and the catching protrusion 11 may lock the first connecting pipe 10 and the coupling assembly 20.

In this embodiment, the clamping portion 222 includes at least two first fasteners 223, the at least two first fasteners 223 are arranged at intervals, and the positions of the first fasteners 223 are adjustable. Specifically, the first catches 223 are provided at intervals around the circumference of the axis of the connecting tube fitting 21.

Specifically, the engaging protrusion 11 is engaged between at least two first engaging pieces 223; at least two first snaps 223 are outwardly opened or inwardly retracted to accomplish the engagement or disengagement with the engaging protrusions 11.

In one embodiment, the clamping portion 222 includes two first fasteners 223, and the two first fasteners 223 are disposed oppositely, so that the installation and the detachment are convenient and the processing cost is low under the condition that the installation is reliable.

In this embodiment, the clamping protrusion 11 is a first ring structure, the clamping protrusion 11 is disposed around the circumference of the first connecting pipe 10, and each of the first buckles 223 is used for clamping with the clamping protrusion 11. Such an arrangement facilitates the manufacture of the first connecting tube 10.

In this embodiment, the fixing member 22 is engaged with the coupling nipple 21. This arrangement facilitates the mounting of the fixing member 22 with the coupling boss 21.

In this embodiment, the fixing member 22 further includes a second latch 224, a latching groove 211 is disposed on the connecting pipe joint 21, and the second latch 224 is latched in the latching groove 211. Specifically, there are two second hooks 224, and the two second hooks 224 are disposed on opposite sides of the holder body 225; correspondingly, there are two card slots 211; of course, the number of the second fasteners 224 and the number of the locking slots 211 may be multiple.

In this embodiment, the fixing member 22 further includes a fixing member main body 225, the snapping portion 222 and the second snap 224 are both disposed on the fixing member main body 225, and at least a portion of the fixing member main body 225 is inserted into the connecting pipe joint 21. Such an arrangement facilitates the provision of the snap 222 and the second snap 224.

In this embodiment, the fixing member 22 is provided with a positioning groove 40, the inner wall of the connection pipe joint 21 is provided with a positioning protrusion 50, and the positioning protrusion 50 is arranged in the positioning groove 40; and/or, the fixing member 22 is provided with a positioning protrusion 50, the inner pipe wall of the connecting pipe joint 21 is provided with a positioning groove 40, and the positioning protrusion 50 is arranged in the positioning groove 40. This arrangement realizes the fitting positioning of the fixing member and the adapter 21 and also prevents the fixing member 22 and the adapter 21 from moving relatively.

Specifically, the positioning projection 50 extends in the axial direction of the coupling boss 21.

In one embodiment, the fixing member 22 is provided with two positioning grooves 40, the inner pipe wall of the adapter 21 is provided with two positioning protrusions 50, and each positioning groove 40 is disposed in a corresponding positioning protrusion 50. Of course, the number of the positioning protrusions 50 and the positioning grooves 40 may be plural.

In this embodiment, the fixing member body 225 has a second annular structure; a first step 212 is arranged in the connecting pipe joint 21; the coupling device further includes a sealing ring 60, the sealing ring 60 being sandwiched between the first step 212 and the first end of the fixture body 225. Such an arrangement provides a seal against fluid leakage.

Specifically, the fixing member body 225 is disposed around the first connecting tube 10.

Specifically, the seal ring 60 is made of hydrogenated nitrile rubber, and the hydrogenated nitrile rubber has good sealing performance, durability and long service life.

In this embodiment, the clamping protrusion 11 is provided with a first chamfer, each first buckle 223 is provided with a second chamfer, and the second chamfer moves along the first chamfer when the first buckle 223 moves towards the clamping protrusion 11 and clamps on the clamping protrusion 11. The arrangement has the advantages that the assembly guiding effect is achieved, and the assembly of the two is facilitated.

In this embodiment, the fixing member body 225 is provided with a second step 226, the connecting pipe joint 21 is provided with a third step 213, and the second step 226 abuts against the third step 213. Such an arrangement facilitates the installation and positioning of the fixing member.

In the present embodiment, a fourth step 214 is provided in the coupling tube fitting 21, the first step 212 is provided between the third step 213 and the fourth step 214, and one end of the first coupling tube 10 abuts on the fourth step 214. Such an arrangement facilitates the mounting positioning of the first connecting pipe 10.

The utility model also provides an indoor unit of air conditioner, including indoor unit of air conditioner body, connecting device and second connecting pipe 30, the indoor unit of air conditioner body includes first connecting pipe 10, and first connecting pipe 10 and second connecting pipe 30 are connected and are linked together through connecting device to the comdenstion water that makes indoor unit of air conditioner body produce discharges through first connecting pipe 10 and second connecting pipe 30, and wherein, connecting device is the connecting device in the above-mentioned embodiment.

Specifically, the second connection pipe 30 is a drain pipe.

In the embodiment, the wall of the second connection pipe 30 is covered with insulation cotton 70.

The technical problem that this application solved is: the problems of material universality and standardization are solved: the connecting device with the novel structure has good universality and can be suitable for all air conditioner types; the problem of former drain pipe assembly difficulty is solved: the connecting device is simple to assemble, simple and convenient to operate, high in production efficiency, low in labor intensity and easy to realize assembly automation; the quality problem of former drain pipe assembly existence is solved: the connecting device is convenient to install and has no potential quality hazard.

The beneficial effect of this application: the production and assembly efficiency of products is improved, and the labor intensity is reduced; the consistency and the stability of the product quality are ensured; and a foundation is laid for realizing automation of the assembly process. The connecting device has good sealing property, durability and weather resistance. The connecting device is in a linear insertion installation mode, is convenient to install, completes sealing and locking functions in one step, and facilitates application and popularization of production and assembly automation. The connecting device is suitable for the application of air pipes and water pipes of various products.

From the above description, it can be seen that the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention achieve the following technical effects:

The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention, and various modifications and changes may be made by those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, or improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A connecting device, characterized by comprising a connecting assembly (20), wherein the connecting assembly (20) comprises a connecting pipe joint (21) and a fixing piece (22) connected with the connecting pipe joint (21), and the fixing piece (22) is used for being connected with a first connecting pipe (10); the connecting pipe joint (21) is used for being connected with a second connecting pipe (30) so that the first connecting pipe (10) and the second connecting pipe (30) are connected and communicated through the connecting assembly (20);

at least part of the fixing element (22) is arranged in an adjustable manner so as to be clamped to the first connecting pipe (10) or separated from the first connecting pipe (10).

2. The connecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that the fixing element (22) comprises a snap-in portion (222), the snap-in portion (222) being position-adjustably arranged; first connecting pipe (10) are provided with joint arch (11), joint portion (222) be used for with joint arch (11) joint.

3. The connecting device according to claim 2, wherein the snap-in part (222) comprises at least two first snaps (223), the at least two first snaps (223) are arranged at intervals, and the position of each first snap (223) is adjustably arranged.

4. The connecting device according to claim 3, wherein the clamping protrusion (11) is a first ring-shaped structure, the clamping protrusion (11) is arranged around the circumference of the first connecting pipe (10), and each first buckle (223) is used for clamping with the clamping protrusion (11).

5. A connection device according to any of claims 2-4, characterized in that the fixing element (22) is snap-fitted with the connection nipple (21).

6. The connecting device according to claim 5, characterized in that the fixing member (22) further comprises a second snap (224), a snap groove (211) is arranged on the connecting pipe joint (21), and the second snap (224) is snapped in the snap groove (211).

7. The connecting device according to claim 6, wherein the fixing member (22) further comprises a fixing member main body (225), the catching portion (222) and the second catch (224) are both provided on the fixing member main body (225), and at least a portion of the fixing member main body (225) is inserted into the connecting tube joint (21).

8. The connecting device according to claim 7, characterized in that the fixing member (22) is provided with a positioning groove (40), the inner wall of the adapter (21) is provided with a positioning projection (50), and the positioning projection (50) is arranged in the positioning groove (40); and/or

The fixing piece (22) is provided with a positioning bulge (50), the inner pipe wall of the connecting pipe joint (21) is provided with a positioning groove (40), and the positioning bulge (50) is arranged in the positioning groove (40).

9. The connecting device according to claim 7, characterized in that the fixing member body (225) is a second annular structure; a first step (212) is arranged in the connecting pipe joint (21); the connecting device further comprises a sealing ring (60), wherein the sealing ring (60) is clamped between the first step (212) and the first end of the fixing piece main body (225).

10. An air-conditioning indoor unit, comprising an air-conditioning indoor unit body, a connecting device and a second connecting pipe (30), wherein the air-conditioning indoor unit body comprises a first connecting pipe (10), and the first connecting pipe (10) and the second connecting pipe (30) are connected and communicated through the connecting device, so that condensed water generated by the air-conditioning indoor unit body is discharged through the first connecting pipe (10) and the second connecting pipe (30), and the air-conditioning indoor unit is characterized in that the connecting device is the connecting device of any one of claims 1 to 9.