An air conditioner outdoor unit and side panel assembly thereof

Abstract

The present invention provides an air conditioner outdoor unit and a side panel assembly thereof, and relates to the technical field of heat exchange equipment. It comprises: a side panel body and a box cover, wherein a housing space is formed between the side panel body and the box cover; a rib structure is arranged on the box cover or the side panel body, wherein the rib structure has a fixed end and a free end, wherein the free end is connected to the side panel body or the box cover, so as to divide the housing space into a non-connected housing area and a diversion area, wherein the electrical box or electrical component is installed in the housing area. In a fixed state, the rib structure can block rainwater and improve the problem of rainwater entering the electrical box. Inefficient measures such as pasting velvet cloth are avoided, thereby improving the efficiency of the overall assembly and ensuring the aesthetics of the air conditioner outdoor unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of heat exchange equipment, and in particular to an air conditioner outdoor unit and a side plate assembly thereof. Background Art

[0002] For the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, such as the outdoor unit of the commercial air conditioner and the outdoor unit of the household air conditioner, an electrical box is provided, in which electrical components are arranged. However, rainwater or condensed water from the air conditioner can easily enter the electrical box, for example, water enters from one side of the electrical box component. Water entering the electrical box can easily lead to electrical safety hazards, which is often the most troublesome and most urgent problem to be solved. The most commonly used solution in the prior art is to stick sponges and flannel cloths on the place where the electrical box is set. Although this method can solve the problem of water entering the electrical box to a certain extent, it greatly reduces the production efficiency of the air conditioner outdoor unit and also affects the appearance of the air conditioner outdoor unit, which is both inefficient and impractical. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the technical problem of water easily entering the electrical box in the prior art, the main purpose of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner outdoor unit and its side panel assembly that improves the problem of water entering the electrical box while ensuring the installation efficiency and aesthetics of the air conditioner outdoor unit.

[0004] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides a side panel assembly for assembling an electrical box or an electrical component, comprising: a side panel body and a box cover, wherein an accommodation space is formed between the side panel body and the box cover;

[0005] A rib structure is provided on the box cover or the side panel body, and the rib structure has a fixed end and a free end. The free end is connected to the side panel body or the box cover to divide the accommodating space into a non-connected accommodating area and a diversion area. The electrical box or electrical component is installed in the accommodating area.

[0006] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a guide groove is provided on the side panel body or the box cover, and the rib structure and the guide groove extend in the same direction; the free end of the rib structure is connected to the guide groove.

[0007] Further, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the guide groove includes a bending portion and a U-shaped groove portion;

[0008] One end of the groove is connected to the side plate body or the box cover, the other end of the groove is connected to one end of the bending portion, and the other end of the bending portion is used for clamping with the box cover or the side plate body.

[0009] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the rib structure is connected to an end of the groove portion away from the bending portion; or, the rib structure is connected to the bottom wall of the U-shaped groove portion.

[0010] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the rib structure is connected to the bottom wall of the groove portion, and the rib structure divides the groove portion into a first side and a second side with the rib structure as a boundary;

[0011] The first side is located in the accommodating area, and the second side is located in the flow guiding area; the first side and / or the second side form a flow guiding channel.

[0012] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an angle between a side wall of the groove portion located on the first side and a straight line on which the rib structure is located in an assembled state is 10°-20°.

[0013] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the angle between the side wall of the groove portion located on the second side and the straight line where the rib structure is located in the assembled state is 30°-60°.

[0014] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, one end of the groove portion for connecting with the side panel body or the box cover is configured to be arc-shaped.

[0015] Further, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an extension portion is provided at one end of the bending portion away from the groove portion, and the bending portion is clamped with the box cover or the side panel body through the extension portion;

[0016] The surface of the extension portion forms a clamping surface for clamping with the box cover or the side plate body.

[0017] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the bending portion is configured to be arc-shaped.

[0018] Further, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the guide groove is an L-shaped guide groove, and the L-shaped guide groove includes a vertical portion and a horizontal portion;

[0019] One end of the vertical portion is connected to the side plate body or the box cover, the other end of the vertical portion is connected to one end of the horizontal portion, and the other end of the horizontal portion is snap-fitted to the box cover or the side plate body.

[0020] Further, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the rib structure abuts against the intersection of the vertical portion and the horizontal portion;

[0021] A first side is formed between the rib structure and the vertical portion, and a second side is formed between the rib structure and the horizontal portion. The first side is located in the accommodating area, and the second side is located in the guide area.

[0022] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the intersection of the vertical portion and the horizontal portion is configured to be arc-shaped, and / or one end of the vertical portion for connecting with the side panel body or the box cover is configured to be arc-shaped.

[0023] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the box cover has two long sides arranged opposite to each other, and the rib structure is arranged at both long sides along the length direction thereof;

[0024] Two guide grooves are arranged on the side plate body at positions corresponding to the rib structure, and the distance between the two guide grooves is adapted to the width of the box cover.

[0025] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present invention provides an air conditioner outdoor unit, comprising a side panel assembly as described in any one of the above items.

[0026] An embodiment of the present invention provides an air conditioner outdoor unit and a side panel assembly thereof, wherein the side panel body and the box cover are fixed to form a housing space, and an electrical box or electrical components are assembled through the housing space. Since a rib structure is provided on the box cover or the side panel body, when the side panel body and the box cover are fixed, the rib structure can block rainwater, block water outside the housing area, and contain or divert water in the diversion area, thereby reducing rainwater from entering the housing area, and further reducing rainwater from entering the electrical box or electrical components. Inefficient measures such as pasting velvet cloth are avoided, thereby improving the efficiency of the overall assembly and ensuring the aesthetics of the air conditioner outdoor unit. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0028] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a side panel assembly provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a side panel body provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a guide groove provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a box cover provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of an electrical appliance box provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly of a side panel assembly provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 The enlarged schematic diagram at A in the middle;

[0035] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of a guide groove provided in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Reference numerals:

[0037] 10 side plate body 20 box cover 30 guide groove 301 first side

[0038] 302 second side 303 bending portion 304 groove portion 305 extension portion 306 vertical portion

[0039] 307 horizontal part 40 rib structure DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the implementation methods of the present application, the drawings required for use in the implementation methods will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0041] like Figure 1-8As shown, a side panel assembly provided by one embodiment of the present invention is used for assembling an electrical box or electrical components, comprising: a side panel body 10 and a box cover 20, wherein the side panel body 10 is connected to the box cover 20, and a storage space is formed between the side panel body 10 and the box cover 20; a rib structure 40 is provided on the box cover 20 or the side panel body 10, wherein the rib structure 40 has a fixed end and a free end, and the free end is connected to the side panel body 10 or the box cover 20 to divide the storage space into a non-connected storage area and a diversion area, and the electrical box or electrical component is installed in the storage area. A side panel assembly provided by an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the side panel body 10 and the box cover 20 are fixed to form a storage space, and the electrical box or electrical component is assembled through the storage space. Since the rib structure 40 is provided on the box cover 20 or the side panel body 10, when the side panel body 10 and the box cover 20 are fixed, the rib structure 40 can block rainwater, block water outside the receiving area, and receive or divert water in the diversion area, thereby reducing rainwater from entering the receiving area, and further reducing rainwater from entering the electrical box or electrical components. Inefficient measures such as pasting velvet cloth are avoided, thereby improving the efficiency of the overall assembly and ensuring the aesthetics of the air conditioner outdoor unit.

[0042] In this embodiment, the electrical components can be directly mounted in the accommodating space, and the box cover 20 is equivalent to the box cover of the electrical box. In other embodiments, the electrical box can be directly mounted in the accommodating space.

[0043] Among them, in this embodiment, the rib structure 40 is arranged on the box cover 20, which is more convenient to process than arranging it on the side panel body 10. The box cover 20 has two opposite long sides and two opposite short sides, and the upper and lower short sides of the box cover 20 are both provided with a flange structure, which can be tightly buckled with the side panel body 10. In this embodiment, the rib structure 40 can be arranged at any long side of the box cover 20 or at both the left and right long sides. When two rib structures 40 are arranged, the water blocking effect is better, wherein the two rib structures 40, the side panel body 10 and the box cover 20 surround the said accommodating area.

[0044] Among them, for effective water conduction, such as Figure 1-8 As shown, the side plate body 10 or the box cover 20 is provided with a guide groove 30, and the rib structure 40 and the guide groove 30 extend in the same direction; the free end of the rib structure 40 is connected to the guide groove 30. The water guide groove is provided so that the water guide has a specific flow path, the water guide path is more uniform, and the water guide efficiency is better; in this embodiment, the rib structure 40 is provided on the box cover 20, and the guide groove 30 is provided on the side plate body 10.

[0045] like Figure 3 , 7As shown, the guide groove 30 includes a bending portion 303 and a U-shaped groove portion 304; one end of the groove portion 304 is connected to the side plate body 10 or the box cover 20, and the other end of the groove portion 304 is connected to one end of the bending portion 303, and the other end of the bending portion 303 is used to be clamped with the box cover 20 or the side plate body 10. The structural setting of the guide groove 30 in this embodiment is such that relative to the groove portion 304, both ends of the guide groove 30 form a convex structure, so the convex structures at both ends of the guide groove 30 cooperate with the rib structure 40 to achieve a water-blocking effect, and the groove portion 304 can achieve effective water diversion. The convex structures at both ends cooperate with the rib structure 40 to play a triple water-blocking role, with a better waterproof effect, and the guide groove 30 can still play a diversion and drainage role.

[0046] Among them, the rib structure 40 is connected to one end of the groove 304 away from the bending portion 303. At this time, the guide groove 30 is located as a whole in the guide area and outside the accommodating area, realizing guide and water blocking in the guide area to prevent water from entering the accommodating area, thereby preventing water from affecting the operation of electrical components.

[0047] Among them, Figure 2-7 As shown, in this embodiment, two guide grooves 30 structures are provided on the side plate body 10, and waterproof rib structures 40 are provided on the left and right long sides of the box cover 20. The box cover 20 is assembled with the side plate body 10, and then the electrical box 20 is assembled. The rib structure 40 is closely matched with the guide groove 30 structure. The rib structure 40 is connected to the bottom wall of the U-shaped groove portion 304. At this time, the rib structure 40 divides the groove portion 304 into a first side 301 and a second side 302 with the rib structure 40 as the boundary; the first side 301 is located in the accommodating area, and the second side 302 is located in the diversion area; the first side 301 and / or the second side 302 form a diversion channel. The rib structure 40 can block rainwater, solve the problem of easy water ingress on the fixed side of the electrical box 20 in the prior art, ensure electrical safety, and at the same time, the diversion channel effectively guides and realizes the drainage function. In this embodiment, the raised structures formed at both ends of the guide groove 30 can still achieve water blocking, wherein the outer raised structure formed on the second side 302 plays a first waterproof role, and the guide channel on the second side 302 can effectively drain water, and the waterproof rib structure 40 can achieve further waterproof effect, blocking water outside the electrical box 20 and directing the water away through the guide channel on the second side 302, and preventing the water from entering the inside; if there is still water (a very small amount) squeezing into the inside, the inner raised structure formed on the first side 301 of the guide groove 30 structure can completely block it, and then it will be directed away by the guide channel formed on the first side 301.

[0048] Among them, in order to better play the role of waterproofing, such as Figure 3 , 7As shown, in the side panel assembly provided by one embodiment of the present invention, the angle α between the side wall of the groove 304 located on the first side 301 and the straight line on which the rib structure 40 is located in the assembled state is 10°-20°, that is, the angle α is the angle between the side wall of the first side 301 and the vertical plane in the figure; because the first side 301 is located in the accommodating area and is closer to the interior of the electrical box 20, the setting of this angle makes it easier to make the protrusion formed on the first side 301 relative to the bottom of the groove 304 more significant. If water enters the first side 301, it can be effectively blocked by the protrusion of the first side 301 and timely diverted inside the first side 301, ensuring that water cannot cross the protrusion and enter the inner components, thereby avoiding water from entering the electrical box 20.

[0049] like Figure 3 As shown, in the side panel assembly provided by an embodiment of the present invention, the angle β between the side wall of the groove portion 304 located on the second side 302 and the straight line on which the rib structure 40 is located in the assembled state is 30°-60°, and the angle β is the angle between the side wall of the second side 302 and the vertical plane in the figure; because the second side 302 is closer to the edge of the electrical box 20, the angle β formed by the second side 302 is set to be gentler than the angle α formed by the first side 301. First, the snap-fit ​​surface of the extension portion 305 can be slowed down and effectively snap-fitted with the edge of the box cover 20; second, the protrusion of the second side 302 can achieve preliminary waterproofing, and if water enters the second side 302, it can be blocked by the rib structure 40, and the larger angle of the second side 302 can make the area of ​​the diversion channel of the second side 302 larger, and the diversion effect is better, thereby reducing the water from entering the first side 301 and even the interior of the electrical box 20, thereby reducing the amount of water.

[0050] like Figure 1-8 As shown, in this embodiment, guide grooves 30 are respectively arranged on the side plate body 1 at positions corresponding to the left and right long sides of the box cover 20, that is, the positions where the guide grooves 30 are arranged are adapted to the rib structure 40, and the distance between the two guide grooves 30 is adapted to the width of the box cover 20. The guide grooves 30 extend along the length direction of the side plate body 10, the rib structure 40 extends along the length direction of the box cover 20, and the box cover 20 is installed along the length direction of the side plate body 10.

[0051] Among them, Figure 3 , 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the end of the groove 304 used to connect with the side plate body 10 or the box cover 20 is set to an arc shape, that is, when the guide groove 30 is set on the side plate assembly, the end of the groove 304 connected to the side plate assembly is set to an arc shape, as in this embodiment Figure 2-3 As shown; when the guide groove 30 is set on the box cover 20, the end of the groove 304 connected to the box cover 20 is set to an arc shape. The arc shape is set to ensure that the raised part is effectively waterproof, and other accessories inside the air conditioner are not damaged during the assembly process.

[0052] like Figure 6-7 As shown, in the side panel assembly provided by an embodiment of the present invention, an extension portion 305 is provided at one end of the bending portion 303 away from the groove portion 304, and the bending portion 303 is engaged with the box cover 20 or the side panel body 10 through the extension portion 305; the surface of the extension portion 305 forms a clamping surface for engaging with the box cover 20 or the side panel body 10. In this embodiment, the provision of the extension portion 305 facilitates ensuring the stability of the assembly of the box cover 20 and the side panel body 10. After the rib structure 40 is abutted and assembled on the guide groove 30, the edge of the box cover 20 is engaged with the clamping surface, so that the box cover 20 and the side panel body 10 are further fixed.

[0053] like Figure 3 , 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the bending portion 303 is arranged in an arc shape. The arc shape is arranged on the premise of ensuring that the raised portion is effectively waterproof and that other accessories inside the air conditioner are not damaged during the assembly process.

[0054] The box cover 20 is assembled onto the side panel assembly, the rib structure 40 is assembled with the guide groove 30, and the edge of the box cover 20 is engaged with the engaging surface of the extension portion 305. When rain or the like falls on the air-conditioning outdoor unit ( / side), the outer protrusion structure formed on the second side 302 of the guide groove 30 plays a first waterproof role, and the guide channel on the second side 302 can effectively drain water. The waterproof rib structure 40 can achieve further waterproof effect, blocking water outside the electrical box 20 and directing the water away through the guide channel on the second side 302, and preventing the water from entering the inside; if there is still water (a very small amount) squeezing into the inside, the inner protrusion formed on the first side 301 of the guide groove 30 structure can completely block it, and then it is directed away by the guide channel formed on the first side 301.

[0055] In addition, if Figure 8As shown, in the side panel assembly provided by another embodiment of the present invention, the guide groove 30 is an L-shaped guide groove 30, and the L-shaped guide groove 30 includes a vertical portion 306 and a horizontal portion 307; one end of the vertical portion 306 is connected to the side panel body 10 or the box cover 20. In this embodiment, the guide groove 30 is arranged on the side panel assembly, and one end of the vertical portion 306 is connected to the side panel body 10; the other end of the vertical portion 306 is connected to one end of the horizontal portion 307, and the other end of the horizontal portion 307 is clamped with the box cover 20 or the side panel body 10. In this embodiment, the other end of the horizontal portion 307 is clamped with the box cover 20; the rib structure 40 abuts against the intersection of the vertical portion 306 and the horizontal portion 307, and the first side 301 is formed between the rib structure 40 and the vertical portion 306, and the second side 302 is formed between the rib structure 40 and the horizontal portion 307. The first side 301 and the second side 302 can also play a role in guiding water. In this embodiment, the water-blocking effect is mainly achieved by relying on the rib structure 40, and the protrusion of the first side 301 can achieve double waterproofing.

[0056] In this embodiment, the intersection of the vertical portion 306 and the horizontal portion 307 is configured to be arc-shaped, and the arc-shaped configuration allows the bottom of the rib to fit closely at the intersection to prevent water from flowing through. And / or the end of the vertical portion 306 used for connecting with the side panel body 10 or the box cover 20 is configured to be arc-shaped to form a bulge, which facilitates the secondary waterproofing effect.

[0057] Another embodiment of the present invention provides an air conditioner outdoor unit, comprising the side panel assembly.

[0058] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc. indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, i.e., the corresponding positions when the air conditioner is normally installed. These are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the equipment or components referred to must have a specific position, be constructed and operate in a specific position, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0059] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0060] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0061] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A side panel assembly for assembling electrical boxes or electrical components. It is characterized in that include: A side plate body (10) and a box cover (20), wherein an accommodation space is formed between the side plate body (10) and the box cover (20); The box cover (20) is provided with a rib structure (40), the rib structure (40) having a fixed end and a free end, the free end being connected to the side plate body (10) so as to divide the accommodating space into a non-connected accommodating area and a diversion area, the electrical box or electrical component being installed in the accommodating area; A guide groove (30) is provided on the side plate body (10), and a free end of the rib structure (40) is connected to the guide groove (30); The rib structure (40) and the guide groove (30) extend in the same direction; The guide groove (30) comprises a bending portion (303) and a U-shaped groove portion (304); One end of the groove portion (304) is connected to the side plate body (10) via a rounded transition, the other end of the groove portion (304) is connected to one end of the bending portion (303), the other end of the bending portion (303) is used for clamping with the box cover (20), and an extension portion (305) is provided at one end of the bending portion (303) away from the groove portion (304); The rib structure (40) is connected to the bottom wall of the groove portion (304), and the rib structure (40) divides the groove portion (304) into a first side (301) and a second side (302) with the rib structure (40) as a boundary; The first side (301) is located in the accommodating area, and the second side (302) is located in the flow guiding area; the first side (301) and / or the second side (302) form a flow guiding channel.

2. A side panel assembly according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The angle between the side wall of the groove portion (304) located on the first side (301) and the straight line on which the rib structure (40) is located in the assembled state is 10°-20°.

3. A side panel assembly according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The angle between the side wall of the groove portion (304) located on the second side (302) and the straight line on which the rib structure (40) is located in the assembled state is 30°-60°.

4. A side panel assembly according to claim 1, It is characterized in that One end of the groove portion (304) used for connection with the side plate body (10) is arranged in an arc shape.

5. A side panel assembly according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The bent portion (303) is snap-connected with the box cover (20) via the extending portion (305); The surface of the extension portion (305) forms a snap-fit ​​surface for snapping with the box cover (20).

6. A side panel assembly according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The bending portion (303) is arranged in an arc shape.

7. A side panel assembly according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The box cover (20) has two long sides arranged opposite to each other, and the rib structure (40) is arranged along the length direction of the two long sides; Two guide grooves (30) are arranged on the side plate body (10) at positions corresponding to the rib structure (40), and the distance between the two guide grooves (30) is adapted to the width of the box cover (20).

8. An outdoor unit of an air conditioner, It is characterized in that The side panel assembly comprises the side panel assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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