Indoor unit of air-conditioning apparatus
US10982878B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F2013/227
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An indoor unit of an air-conditioning apparatus includes: a heat exchanger which generates conditioned air by carrying out heat exchange between refrigerant and indoor air; and a drain pan disposed below a lower end of the heat exchanger to correct dew condensation water. The drain pan includes at a side portion thereof: a side dew receiving portion which receives dew condensation water; and a recessed portion disposed below the side dew receiving portion, the recessed portion being recessed toward an other side portion opposite to the side portion. A side face of the drain pan is provided with a heat insulating sheet covering an entire opening of the recessed portion.
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