Electric control box and air conditioner

Abstract

The application discloses an electric control box and an air conditioner. The electric control box comprises a box body, a door body and a flow guide structure. The box body is provided with a mounting cavity and an inlet and outlet communicating with the mounting cavity. The door body is used for covering the inlet and outlet. The flow guide structure comprises a first flow guide piece arranged on the outer wall of the box body and used for guiding water in a direction away from the inlet and outlet. The flow guide structure further comprises a second flow guide piece arranged on the side wall of the door body used for covering the inlet and outlet and used for guiding water in a direction towards the edge of the door body. The electric control box and the air conditioner have high waterproof performance.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of electric control equipment, in particular to an electric control box and an air conditioner. BACKGROUND

[0002] The electric control box is one or more low-voltage switchgear and related control, measurement, signal, protection, adjustment and other devices, and is responsible for the complete assembly of structural components by the manufacturer.

[0003] However, the door gap of the traditional electric control box is prone to water seepage, and water seepage into the electric control box can cause short circuit and burnout of components, and even leakage, which exists safety hazards. SUMMARY

[0004] Therefore, in view of the problem that the door gap of the traditional electric control box is prone to water seepage, and water seepage into the electric control box can cause short circuit and burnout of components, and even leakage, which exists safety hazards, an electric control box and an air conditioner are provided, which have high waterproof performance.

[0005] The specific technical solutions are as follows:

[0006] On the one hand, the present application relates to an electric control box, comprising: a box body, the box body is provided with a mounting cavity and an inlet and outlet communicating with the mounting cavity; a door body for covering the inlet and outlet; and a flow guide structure, the flow guide structure comprises a first flow guide piece, the first flow guide piece is arranged on the outer wall of the box body and is used for guiding water away from the inlet and outlet; and / or the flow guide structure further comprises a second flow guide piece, the second flow guide piece is arranged on the side wall of the door body for covering the inlet and outlet, and the second flow guide piece is used for guiding water towards the edge of the door body.

[0007] The above electric control box is used to install components in the mounting cavity and cover the inlet and outlet with the door body, thereby protecting the components; further, the outer wall of the box body is provided with the first flow guide piece, which can guide water away from the inlet and outlet, so that even when water seeps through the door gap, the water can be drained along the first flow guide piece and the seeped water cannot enter the mounting cavity through the inlet and outlet, causing damage to the components in the mounting cavity; and / or the flow guide structure further comprises a second flow guide piece, which is arranged on the side wall of the door body for covering the inlet and outlet, and the second flow guide piece can guide water towards the edge of the door body, so that when water seeps through the door gap, the water can be drained along the first flow guide piece, avoiding water accumulation to cause damage to the components.

[0008] The technical solutions are further described as follows:

[0009] In one of the embodiments, the flow guiding structures each include the first flow guiding member and the second flow guiding member, when the door covers the inlet and outlet, the second flow guiding member abuts against the outer wall of the cabinet, the first flow guiding member abuts against the side wall of the door for covering the inlet and outlet, and the first flow guiding member and the second flow guiding member are arranged in a spaced manner along the height direction of the cabinet.

[0010] In one of the embodiments, the first flow guiding member is obliquely arranged on the outer wall of the cabinet, the first flow guiding member includes a first end arranged close to the inlet and outlet and a first water outlet end opposite to the first end, the first water outlet end is arranged away from the inlet and outlet, and the height of the first water outlet end is lower than the height of the first end.

[0011] In one of the embodiments, the second flow guiding member is obliquely arranged on the side wall of the door for covering the inlet and outlet, the second flow guiding member includes a second water outlet end and a second end opposite to the second water outlet end, the second end is arranged close to the middle of the door relative to the second water outlet end, the second water outlet end is arranged close to the edge of the door, and the height of the second water outlet end is lower than the height of the second end.

[0012] In one of the embodiments, the cabinet includes a connecting body for connecting with the door and a mounting body, the mounting body is provided with the mounting cavity and a first opening communicated with the mounting cavity, the connecting body is connected to the mounting body, the connecting body is provided with a second opening, the second opening and the first opening are communicated to form the inlet and outlet, and the first flow guiding member is arranged on the connecting body.

[0013] In one of the embodiments, the connecting body includes a bent edge bent in a direction away from the first opening, the bent edge is arranged in a spaced manner with the side wall of the mounting body to form a first mounting groove for connecting with the door, and the first flow guiding member is arranged on the bent edge.

[0014] In one of the embodiments, the door includes a second mounting groove, the bent edge extends into the second mounting groove and abuts against the inner wall of the second mounting groove.

[0015] In one of the embodiments, the door includes a covering plate for covering the inlet and outlet, a first connecting plate, and a second connecting plate, one end of the first connecting plate is connected to the covering plate, the other end of the first connecting plate is connected to one end of the second connecting plate, the first connecting plate is arranged at a first included angle with the covering plate, the other end of the second connecting plate extends in a direction away from the first connecting plate, the second connecting plate is arranged at a second included angle with the first connecting plate, and the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are arranged in a spaced manner to form the second mounting groove.

[0016] In one of the embodiments, the second connecting plate extends into the first mounting slot, and the other end of the second connecting plate is lower than the height of the end of the flange.

[0017] In one of the embodiments, the door body is provided with a receiving cavity, the second flow guide is fixed to the inner wall of the receiving cavity, the inner wall of the receiving cavity includes a bottom wall, the bottom wall is provided with a water drainage through hole, and when the door body covers the entrance and exit, the receiving cavity covers the connecting body.

[0018] In one of the embodiments, the first flow guide is a first flow guide rib, and / or the second flow guide is a second flow guide rib.

[0019] In another aspect, the application also relates to an air conditioner comprising the electric control box according to any one of the above embodiments.

[0020] In use, the components are arranged in the mounting cavity and the entrance and exit are covered by the door body, thereby achieving the purpose of protecting the components. Further, the outer wall of the box body is provided with the first flow guide, the first flow guide can guide water in a direction away from the entrance and exit, thereby even when water seeps through the door gap, the water can be drained along the first flow guide and the seeped water cannot enter the mounting cavity through the entrance and exit, thereby avoiding damage to the components in the mounting cavity. In addition, the flow guide structure further comprises a second flow guide, the second flow guide is arranged on the side wall of the door body for covering the entrance and exit, and the second flow guide can guide water in a direction towards the edge of the door body. When water seeps through the door gap, the water can be drained along the first flow guide, thereby avoiding damage to the components caused by water accumulation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic view of the front structure of the door body.

[0022] Figure 2 It is a schematic view of the back structure of the door body.

[0023] Figure 3 It is a schematic view of the structure of the box body.

[0024] Figure 4 It is a schematic view of the structure of the electric control box.

[0025] Figure 5 It is a partial sectional view of the electric control box.

[0026] Figure 6 It is a schematic view of the structure of the electric control box. Figure 5 It is an enlarged schematic view of A in the above figure.

[0027] EXPLANATION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS:

[0028] 10, control box; 100, box body; 110, mounting cavity; 120, inlet and outlet; 130, connecting body; 132, flange; 140, mounting body; 150, first mounting groove; 200, door body; 210, containing cavity; 212, drainage through hole; 220, cover plate; 230, first connecting plate; 240, second connecting plate; 250, second mounting groove; 310, first flow guide; 320, second flow guide. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the objects, technical solutions, and advantages of the present application clearer, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and do not limit the protection scope of the present application.

[0030] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there can be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there can be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there can be an intervening element. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right", and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be limiting.

[0031] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there can be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there can be an intervening element. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right", and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be limiting.

[0032] Unless otherwise defined, 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. The terminology used in the description herein is for describing specific embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used in this description, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0033] In addition, it should also be understood that, in the present embodiment, the positions indicated by the terms "lower", "upper", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", "top", "bottom", "one side", "the other side", "one end", "the other end", and the like are based on the positional relationship shown in the drawings; the terms "first", "second", and the like are used only to distinguish different structural components. These terms are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and should not be understood as limiting the present application.

[0034] As Figures 1 to 4As shown in the figure, the electric control box 10 in an embodiment comprises a box body 100, a door body 200 and a flow guide structure; the box body 100 is provided with a mounting cavity 110 and an inlet and outlet 120 communicating with the mounting cavity 110; the door body 200 is used to cover the inlet and outlet 120; the flow guide structure comprises a first flow guide piece 310, the first flow guide piece 310 is arranged on the outer wall of the box body 100 and is used to guide water in a direction away from the inlet and outlet 120; and / or the flow guide structure further comprises a second flow guide piece 320, the second flow guide piece 320 is arranged on the side wall of the door body 200 used to cover the inlet and outlet 120, and the second flow guide piece 320 is used to guide water in a direction towards the edge of the door body 200.

[0035] In use, the above-mentioned electric control box 10 is used to install components and the like in the mounting cavity 110 and cover the inlet and outlet 120 by the door body 200, thereby achieving the purpose of protecting the components; further, since the outer wall of the box body 100 is provided with the first flow guide piece 310, the first flow guide piece 310 can guide water in a direction away from the inlet and outlet 120, thereby even when water seeps through the door gap, the water can be drained along the first flow guide piece 310 and the seeped-in water cannot enter the mounting cavity 110 through the inlet and outlet 120, thereby avoiding damage to the components in the mounting cavity 110; and / or the flow guide structure further comprises the second flow guide piece 320, the second flow guide piece 320 is arranged on the side wall of the door body 200 used to cover the inlet and outlet 120, and the second flow guide piece 320 can guide water in a direction towards the edge of the door body 200, thereby when water seeps through the door gap, the water can be drained along the first flow guide piece 310, thereby avoiding damage to the components caused by water accumulation.

[0036] As shown in the figures, Figure 2 and Figure 3 Specifically, the shapes of the first flow guide piece 310 and the second flow guide piece 320 can be various, for example, can be strip-shaped protrusions or strip-shaped ribs, in this embodiment, the first flow guide piece 310 is a first flow guide rib, and / or the second flow guide piece 320 is a second flow guide rib, in this way, on the one hand, the first flow guide rib fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the box body 100 can form a flow guide channel, thereby facilitating the flow of water, and the second flow guide rib fixedly arranged on the side wall of the door body 200 used to cover the inlet and outlet 120 can facilitate the flow of water; on the other hand, the first flow guide rib can improve the strength of the box body 100, and the second flow guide rib can improve the strength of the door body 200; specifically, the first flow guide rib and the second flow guide rib can be formed by stamping.

[0037] Further, on the basis of any of the above embodiments, the flow guide structure comprises the first flow guide 310 and the second flow guide 320, so that the waterproof performance of the electric control box 10 is improved by simultaneously arranging the first flow guide 310 and the second flow guide 320; and when the door body 200 covers the inlet and outlet 120, the second flow guide 320 abuts against the outer wall of the box body 100, and the first flow guide 310 abuts against the side wall of the door body 200 for covering the inlet and outlet 120, so that the door body 200 covers the inlet and outlet 120 more tightly by abutting the second flow guide 320 against the outer wall of the box body 100 and abutting the first flow guide 310 against the side wall of the door body 200 for covering the inlet and outlet 120, and when water seeps through the door gap, the water can be drained along the first flow guide 310 and / or the second flow guide 320; further, the first flow guide 310 and the second flow guide 320 are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the box body 100, so that the first flow guide 310 and the second flow guide 320 do not interfere with each other when the door body 200 covers the inlet and outlet 120, and the door gap is not too large; at the same time, when water seeps through the door gap, the water can be drained along the first flow guide 310 and / or the second flow guide 320; as shown in Figure 6 Specifically, the number of the first flow guide 310 can be multiple, and the first flow guide 310 is arranged at intervals along the height direction of the box body 100; the number of the second flow guide 320 can be multiple, and the second flow guide 320 is arranged at intervals along the height direction of the door body 200; the first flow guide 310 and the second flow guide 320 are arranged in a staggered manner, so that the first flow guide 310 and the second flow guide 320 do not interfere with each other when the door body 200 covers the inlet and outlet 120, and the door gap is not too large.

[0038] Further, in order to realize that the first flow guide 310 can guide the water in a direction away from the inlet and outlet 120, as shown in Figure 3 In the present embodiment, the first flow guide 310 is obliquely fixed to the outer wall of the box body 100, the first flow guide 310 comprises a first end arranged close to the inlet and outlet 120 and a first water outlet end opposite to the first end, the first water outlet end is arranged away from the inlet and outlet 120, and the height of the first water outlet end is lower than the height of the first end, so that the water can flow in the direction from the first end to the first water outlet end, avoiding the water flowing to the inlet and outlet 120.

[0039] As shown in Figure 2As shown, of course, in order to achieve the second flow guide 320 can guide water in the direction of the edge of the door body 200, in this embodiment, the second flow guide 320 is inclined and fixed in the door body 200 for covering the side wall of the inlet and outlet 120, the second flow guide 320 includes a second water outlet end and a second end opposite to the second water outlet end, the second end is close to the middle of the door body 200 relative to the second water outlet end, the second water outlet end is close to the edge of the door body 200, and the height of the second water outlet end is lower than the height of the second end, at this time, water can flow in the direction from the second end to the second water outlet end, avoiding water accumulation to damage the components in the installation cavity 110.

[0040] Further, the inlet and outlet 120 can be formed in various ways, and the first flow guide 310 can be arranged in various positions. Please refer to Figure 3 , in this embodiment, the box body 100 includes a connecting body 130 for connecting with the door body 200 and a mounting body 140, in this way, by connecting the door body 200 with the connecting body 130, the covering of the inlet and outlet 120 is completed, the mounting body 140 is provided with the installation cavity 110 and the first opening communicating with the installation cavity 110, the connecting body 130 is connected to the mounting body 140, the connecting body 130 is provided with the second opening, the second opening communicates with the first opening to form the inlet and outlet 120, and the first flow guide 310 is arranged in the connecting body 130, in this embodiment, the first flow guide 310 is multiple and divided into two groups, one group of the first flow guide 310 is arranged at intervals on one side wall of the connecting body 130, and the other group of the first flow guide 310 is arranged at intervals on the opposite side wall of the connecting body 130, in this way, the water-proof performance of the box body 100 is improved.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 5Further, in order to enable the connection between the connection body 130 and the door body 200 to be installed, in the present embodiment, the connection body 130 comprises a flange 132 bent in a direction away from the first opening, the flange 132 is arranged in a spaced manner with the side wall of the mounting body 140 to form a first mounting groove 150 for cooperating with the door body 200, and the first flow guide 310 is arranged on the flange 132, so that the flange 132 cooperates with the door body 200; further, on the basis of the present embodiment, the flange 132 is bent in a direction away from the first opening, at this time, the flange 132 can also play a role in avoiding water from entering the first opening; in the present embodiment, the connection body 130 surrounds the first opening to avoid water from entering the first opening, and the flange 132 is arranged along the circumference of the first opening, thereby improving the waterproof performance of the box body 100, and the first flow guide 310 is arranged on the flanges 132 located on the left and right sides of the second opening; on the basis of the present embodiment, the door body 200 comprises a second mounting groove 250, the flange 132 extends into the second mounting groove 250 and abuts against the inner wall of the second mounting groove 250, so that the door body 200 and the box body 100 are assembled by the abutting mode of the flange 132 and the inner wall of the second mounting groove 250, and the assembly and disassembly are convenient.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 5 Specifically, the second mounting groove 250 can be formed by digging on the door body 200, or can be formed by bending, in the present embodiment, the door body 200 comprises a cover plate 220 for covering the inlet and outlet 120, a first connecting plate 230 and a second connecting plate 240, one end of the first connecting plate 230 is connected with the cover plate 220, the other end of the first connecting plate 230 is connected with one end of the second connecting plate 240, the first connecting plate 230 is arranged at a first included angle with the cover plate 220, the other end of the second connecting plate 240 is arranged in a direction away from the first connecting plate 230, and the second connecting plate 240 is arranged at a second included angle with the first connecting plate 230, and the first connecting plate 230 and the second connecting plate 240 are arranged in a spaced manner to form the second mounting groove 250. Specifically, the first included angle and the second included angle do not include 0° and 180°.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 5 Further, in order to improve the water permeation resistance of the electric control box 10, in the present embodiment, the second connecting plate 240 extends into the first mounting groove 150, and the height of the other end of the second connecting plate 240 is lower than the height of the end of the flange 132, at this time, when water permeates into the first mounting groove 150 along the second connecting plate 240, because the height of the other end of the second connecting plate 240 is lower than the height of the end of the flange 132, at this time, the water can only be discharged along the second mounting groove 250, and will not enter the second opening along the flange 132.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 2Further, in the embodiment, the door body 200 is provided with a containing cavity 210, and the second flow guide 320 is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the containing cavity 210. The inner wall of the containing cavity 210 includes a bottom wall, and the bottom wall is provided with a drainage hole 212. When the door body 200 covers the entrance and exit 120, the containing cavity 210 covers the connecting body 130. Then, the water accumulated on the door body 200 is drained through the drainage hole 212. Further, the containing cavity 210 covers the connecting body 130, which can further reduce the risk of water seeping into the installation cavity 110 along the connecting body 130.

[0045] It is worth mentioning that, in an embodiment, an air conditioner is also involved, which includes the electric control box 10 in any of the above embodiments.

[0046] In use, the above air conditioner is used to install components in the installation cavity 110 and cover the entrance and exit 120 by the door body 200, so as to protect the components. Further, the outer wall of the box body 100 is provided with the first flow guide 310, which can guide the water in a direction away from the entrance and exit 120. Even when the door gap seeps water, the water can be drained along the first flow guide 310, and the seeped water cannot enter the installation cavity 110 through the entrance and exit 120, thereby avoiding damage to the components in the installation cavity 110. In addition, the flow guide structure further includes the second flow guide 320, which is arranged on the side wall of the door body 200 for covering the entrance and exit 120. The second flow guide 320 can guide the water in a direction towards the edge of the door body 200. When the door gap seeps water, the water can be drained along the first flow guide 310, thereby avoiding damage to the components caused by water accumulation.

[0047] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any manner. To make the description concise, all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are not described, but as long as the combinations of the technical features do not exist, they should be considered as the scope of the description.

[0048] The above embodiments only express several embodiments of the present application, and the description is more specific and detailed, but it should not be understood as a limitation on the scope of the patent. It should be noted that for ordinary skilled in the art, without departing from the concept of the present application, a number of modifications and improvements can be made, which are within the scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application patent should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. An electric control box characterized by comprising: The utility model relates to a box body, door body and guide structure, the box body is provided with installation cavity and the first opening that communicates with installation cavity, the door body is used for covering the first opening, the guide structure includes the first guide piece, the first guide piece is arranged in the outer wall of the box body and is used for guiding water along the direction away from the first opening, the first guide piece is obliquely fixed in the outer wall of the box body, the first guide piece includes the first end close to the first opening and the first water outlet end opposite the first end, the first water outlet end is away from the first opening and is arranged, and the height of the first water outlet end is lower than the height of the first end, the guide structure also includes the second guide piece, the second guide piece is arranged in the side wall for covering the first opening in the door body, and the second guide piece is used for guiding water along the direction towards the edge of the door body, the second guide piece is obliquely fixed in the side wall for covering the first opening in the door body, the second guide piece includes the second water outlet end and the second end opposite the second water outlet end, the second end is close to the middle part of the door body opposite the second water outlet end, the second water outlet end is close to the edge of the door body, and the height of the second water outlet end is lower than the height of the second end. When the door body covers the first opening, the second guide piece abuts against the outer wall of the box body, the first guide piece abuts against the side wall for covering the first opening in the door body, and the first guide piece and the second guide piece are spaced apart along the height direction of the box body. The first guide piece is a first guide rib, and / or the second guide piece is a second guide rib. The box body includes a connecting body and a mounting body for connecting with the door body, the mounting body is provided with the installation cavity and the first opening communicating with the installation cavity, the connecting body is connected to the mounting body, the connecting body is provided with the second opening, the second opening communicates with the first opening to form the first opening, and the first guide piece is arranged on the connecting body. The connecting body includes a folded edge bent away from the first opening, the folded edge is spaced apart from the side wall of the mounting body to form a first mounting groove for cooperating with the door body, and the first guide piece is arranged on the folded edge. The door body includes a second mounting groove, the folded edge extends into the second mounting groove and abuts against the inner wall of the second mounting groove. The door body includes a cover plate for covering the first opening, a first connecting plate, and a second connecting plate, one end of the first connecting plate is connected to the cover plate, the other end of the first connecting plate is connected to one end of the second connecting plate, the first connecting plate is arranged at a first included angle with the cover plate, the other end of the second connecting plate extends away from the first connecting plate, the second connecting plate is arranged at a second included angle with the first connecting plate, and the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate are spaced apart to form the second mounting groove.

2. The electric control box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second connecting plate extends into the first mounting groove, and the height of the other end of the second connecting plate is lower than the height of the end of the folded edge.

3. The electric control box according to claim 2, characterized in that, ​ 4. The electric control box according to claim 3, characterized in that, ​ 5. The electric control box according to claim 4, wherein ​ 6. The electric control box according to claim 5, wherein ​ 7. An electric control box according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that The door body is provided with a containing cavity, the second flow guide member is fixed to the inner wall of the containing cavity, the inner wall of the containing cavity comprises a bottom wall, the bottom wall is provided with a drainage through hole, and when the door body covers the inlet and outlet, the containing cavity covers the connecting body.

8. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: The electric control box comprises the electric control box according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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