JP3783380B2 - Air conditioner - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an air conditioner, and more particularly to the configuration and arrangement of a heat exchanger.
[0002]
[Prior art]
FIG. 6 is a side sectional view showing an example of a conventional air conditioner.
[0003]
As shown in the figure, the conventional air conditioner 1 includes a first suction port 2a1, a blower port 2a2, and an upper surface portion 2b formed above and below the front surface portion 2a on the front side of the casing 2 of the main body 1, respectively. And a blower 3 for sucking air from the first suction port 2a1 and the second suction port 2b1.
In addition, the heat exchanger is configured by bending the material in three stages to form a vertical portion 4z, a backward inclined portion 4x, and a forward inclined portion 4y connected to the vertical portion 4z from below.
The vertical part and the rearwardly inclined part are arranged mainly in the flow of air from the front surface part 2a to the blower 3, and the forwardly inclined part is mainly in the flow of air from the upper surface part 2b to the blower 3. 4y was provided.
[0004]
However, in the air conditioner 1, a space that is wasted for heat exchange remains in the space between the rearward tilting portion 4 x, the forward tilting portion 4 y and the blower 3, and the heat exchange efficiency with respect to the size of the heat exchanger is reduced. In the case of improvement and downsizing of the indoor unit, there is a problem that may cause a bottleneck.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention was invented in view of the above problems of the conventional type, and eliminates waste of the structure and arrangement of the heat exchanger of the air conditioner, and improves the heat exchange efficiency and saves space. It is intended to provide.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problems, a first suction port and a blow-out port respectively formed above and below a front surface portion on the front side of the main body, a second suction port formed on an upper surface portion, and the first , A blower for sucking air from the second suction port, a rear inclined part, a vertical part arranged mainly in the upper and lower portions in the flow of air mainly from the front part toward the blower, and the blower mainly from the upper part In the air conditioner comprising a heat exchanger that is disposed in the flow of air toward the rear and includes a forward inclined portion connected to the backward inclined portion, each of the backward inclined portion and the forward inclined portion includes a plurality of first inclined portions. Dividing into one block heat exchanger and a plurality of second block heat exchangers, the first block heat exchanger is tilted backward so that it is substantially perpendicular to the air flow direction, and the second block heat exchanger is tilted forward The corners are shifted in order from the top to the bottom and arranged with a gap between them. Rutotomoni, each of the gap of said first block heat exchanger and the second block heat exchanger, so formed by disposing the shielding plate.
[0007]
The first block heat exchanger or the second block heat exchanger is configured to have such a length that a block on the leeward side with respect to the airflow direction increases a portion overlapping with a block disposed on the leeward side. To be.
Alternatively, the first block heat exchanger or the second block heat exchanger may be configured such that the windward block with respect to the airflow direction has a portion where the block disposed on the leeward side overlaps with each other, and the shielding plate The length should not be obstructed.
Further, the first block heat exchanger and the second block heat exchanger are arranged so that the shielding plate is substantially parallel to the airflow direction.
[0008]
On the other hand, each of the shielding plates has a support shaft that is pivotally supported at a support portion provided at an end portion of one of the adjacent side plates of the first block heat exchanger or the second block heat exchanger. And it is made to consist of the shielding piece which has the latching | locking part latched to the support shaft pivotally supported by the support part provided in the edge part of the other side plate at the front-end | tip.
Alternatively, each of the shielding plates has a support shaft that is pivotally supported at a support portion provided at an end portion of one of the adjacent side plates of the first block heat exchanger or the second block heat exchanger. And a shielding piece having an abutting portion corresponding to the other end at the tip.
On the other hand, a curved surface for preventing dripping of condensed water is formed at the leeward corner of the first block heat exchanger or the second block heat exchanger to which the shielding plate is not attached.
[0009]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings based on examples.
FIG. 1 is a side sectional view of an air conditioner showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of a main part of the shielding plate in FIG.
In addition, the code | symbol of the same part as the past shall be the same.
[0010]
Hereinafter, the present invention will be described based on an embodiment shown in the drawings. 1 is an air conditioner, 2 is a casing, 3 is a blower, 4a is a first block heat exchanger, 4b is a second block heat exchanger, 4z is a vertical part, and 5 and 6 are shielding plates.
[0011]
Above and below the front surface portion 2a on the front side of the casing 2 of the main body 1, the first suction port 2a1 and the air outlet 2a2 respectively formed on the front surface portion 2a, the second suction port 2b1 formed on the upper surface portion 2b, and A blower 3 that sucks air from the first suction port 2a1 and the second suction port 2b1, and a rearwardly inclined portion disposed vertically above and below in the flow of air mainly from the front surface portion 2a to the blower 3, vertical An air conditioner 1 is provided that includes a heat exchanger that includes a portion 4z and a forwardly inclined portion that is disposed in a flow of air mainly from the upper surface portion 2b toward the blower 3 and is continuous with the backwardly inclined portion. .
[0012]
Here, the backward inclined portion and the forward inclined portion are each divided into a plurality of first block heat exchangers 4a and a plurality of second block heat exchangers 4b, and the first block heat exchanger 4a or the second block heat exchanger 4b is divided. The block heat exchanger 4b is configured to have such a length that the block on the leeward side with respect to the airflow direction increases a portion overlapping with the block disposed on the leeward side.
[0013]
Then, the first block heat exchanger 4a is tilted backward so as to be substantially perpendicular to the air flow direction, the second block heat exchanger 4b is tilted forward, and the corners are sequentially shifted downward from above, Arranged with a gap.
At the same time, shielding plates 5 and 6 are provided in the gaps between the first block heat exchanger 4a and the second block heat exchanger 4b.
[0014]
On the other hand, each of the shielding plates 5 has support shafts 5b that are pivotally supported by support portions 4a2 provided at the end portions of either one of the side plates 4a1 adjacent to the first block heat exchanger 4a. The shield plate 5a has a locking portion 5a1 that is locked to a support shaft 5c that is pivotally supported by a support portion 4a2 provided at the end of the other side plate 4a1.
Moreover, since it is the same also about the shielding board 6, description is abbreviate | omitted.
[0015]
On the other hand, a curved surface r for preventing dripping of condensed water at the corner on the leeward side of the first block heat exchanger 4a or the second block heat exchanger 4b to which the shielding plate 5 or the shielding plate 6 is not attached. To form.
[0016]
FIG. 3 is a side sectional view of an air conditioner showing another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view of a main part of the shielding plate in FIG.
In this case, in the second block heat exchanger 4b, the block on the leeward side with respect to the airflow direction has fewer portions overlapping with the blocks disposed on the leeward side, and the shielding plate 6 does not disturb the airflow. The length should be configured.
Further, each of the shielding plates 6 has support shafts 6b that are pivotally supported by support portions 4b2 provided at the end portions of either one of the adjacent side plates 4b1 of the second block heat exchanger 4b. And a shielding piece 6a having a locking portion 6a1 that locks to a support shaft 6c that is pivotally supported by a support portion 4b2 provided at an end portion of the other side plate 4b1.
The second block heat exchanger 4b is disposed so as to be parallel to the airflow direction.
Moreover, since it is the same also about the shielding board 5, description is abbreviate | omitted.
[0017]
On the other hand, FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an essential part of a shielding plate showing another embodiment of the present invention. In this case, the shielding plate 7 is either one of the adjacent side plates of the first block heat exchanger 4a. The support 7a is pivotally supported by the support 4a2 provided at the end of 4a1 at both ends, and is formed of a shielding piece 7a having a contact 7a1 corresponding to the other end at the tip.
Moreover, since it is the same also about the shielding board 6, description is abbreviate | omitted.
[0018]
Here, the operation of the present invention will be described.
In the above configuration shown in FIG. 1, the backward inclined portion and the forward inclined portion are divided into a plurality of first block heat exchangers 4a and a plurality of second block heat exchangers 4b, respectively, and with respect to the air flow direction. The leeward block is configured to have a length that increases a portion overlapping with the block disposed on the leeward side, and a gap between each of the first block heat exchanger 4a and the second block heat exchanger 4b. Further, since the shielding plate 5 and the shielding plate 6 are disposed, the heat exchanger is effectively enlarged.
As a result, the space between the rearward tilting part, the forward tilting part and the blower can be effectively used, and the heat exchange rate can be improved.
[0019]
On the other hand, in the above configuration shown in FIG. 3, the first block heat exchanger 4a or the second block heat exchanger 4b includes a block on the leeward side with respect to the airflow direction, and a block disposed on the leeward side thereof. The first block heat exchange is configured such that the overlapping portions are reduced, the shielding plates 5 and 6 are configured to have a length that does not obstruct the airflow, and the shielding plate 5 or the shielding plate 6 is substantially parallel to the airflow direction. Since the heat exchanger 4a and the second block heat exchanger 4b are disposed, the airflow in the vicinity of the shielding plate 5 or the shielding plate 6 is not obstructed, so that the heat exchange rate is improved.
[0020]
【The invention's effect】
According to the air conditioner of the present invention, the first suction port and the blowout port respectively formed above and below the front portion on the front side of the main body, the second suction port formed on the top surface portion, and the first A blower that sucks air from the first and second suction ports, a rearwardly inclined portion disposed vertically in the flow of air mainly from the front portion toward the blower, a vertical portion, and mainly from the upper surface portion In an air conditioner comprising a heat exchanger that is arranged in a flow of air toward a blower and that is connected to the rearward tilting part, the rearward tilting part and the forward tilting part are each provided with a plurality of Dividing into a first block heat exchanger and a plurality of second block heat exchangers, the first block heat exchanger is tilted backward so as to be substantially perpendicular to the air flow direction, and the second block heat exchanger is moved forward. Tilt and shift the corners from top to bottom in order, with a gap between them. As well as, to each of the gap of said first block heat exchanger and the second block heat exchanger, and so that by disposing the shielding plate.
As a result, it is possible to provide an air conditioner that eliminates waste of the structure and arrangement of the heat exchanger of the air conditioner, improves the heat exchange efficiency, and saves space.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a side sectional view of an air conditioner showing an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is an enlarged perspective view of a main part of the shielding plate in FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a side sectional view of an air conditioner showing another embodiment of the present invention.
4 is an enlarged perspective view of a main part of the shielding plate in FIG. 3. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an essential part of a shielding plate showing another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a side sectional view showing an example of a conventional air conditioner.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Air conditioner 2 Casing 2a Front part 2a1 1st inlet 2a2 Outlet 2b Upper surface 2b1 2nd inlet 3 Blower 4a 1st block heat exchanger 4a1 Side plate 4a2 Support part 4b 2nd block heat exchanger 4b1 Side plate 4b2 Supporting part 4z Vertical part 5 Shielding plate 5a Shielding piece 5a1 Locking part 5b Supporting shaft 5c Supporting shaft 6 Shielding plate 6a Shielding piece 6a1 Locking part 6b Supporting shaft 6c Supporting shaft 7 Shielding plate 7a Shielding piece 7a1 Contacting part 7b Supporting Axis r curved surface

Claims (7)

A first suction port and an air outlet formed above and below the front portion on the front side of the main body, a second suction port formed on the upper surface, and air from the first and second suction ports, respectively. Are arranged in the flow of air from the front part to the blower, the rear inclined part and the vertical part respectively arranged in the upper and lower parts of the air flow from the front part to the blower. In an air conditioner comprising a heat exchanger that is provided and includes a forward inclined portion connected to the backward inclined portion,
The first inclined part and the forward inclined part are each divided into a plurality of first block heat exchangers and a plurality of second block heat exchangers, and the first block heat exchangers are substantially perpendicular to the airflow direction. The second block heat exchanger is tilted forward, the corners are sequentially shifted from the upper side to the lower side, and arranged with a gap between them,
An air conditioner comprising a shielding plate disposed in a gap between each of the first block heat exchanger and the second block heat exchanger. The first block heat exchanger or the second block heat exchanger is configured to have such a length that a block on the leeward side with respect to the airflow direction increases a portion overlapping with a block disposed on the leeward side. The air conditioner according to claim 1. In the first block heat exchanger or the second block heat exchanger, the block on the leeward side with respect to the airflow direction reduces the portion where it overlaps with the block arranged on the leeward side, and the shielding plate The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein the air conditioner is configured to have a length that does not interfere. The air conditioner according to claim 3, wherein the first block heat exchanger and the second block heat exchanger are arranged so that the shielding plate is substantially parallel to the airflow direction. Each of the shielding plates has a support shaft that is pivotally supported by a support portion provided at an end portion of one side plate adjacent to the first block heat exchanger or the second block heat exchanger. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the air conditioner comprises a shielding piece having a locking portion that is locked to a support shaft that is pivotally supported by a support portion that is provided at an end portion of the other side plate. . Each of the shielding plates has a support shaft that is pivotally supported by a support portion provided at an end portion of one side plate adjacent to the first block heat exchanger or the second block heat exchanger. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the air conditioner comprises a shielding piece having a contact portion corresponding to the other end portion at a tip end. A curved surface for preventing dripping of condensed water is formed at the leeward corner of the first block heat exchanger or the second block heat exchanger to which the shielding plate is not attached. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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