Window-type air conditioner

Abstract

The application discloses a window type air conditioner. The window type air conditioner comprises a shell and a positioning piece, the positioning piece is installed on the shell, and the positioning piece is configured to be switchable between a storage state and a working state. In the storage state, the positioning piece is stored on the shell. In the working state, the positioning piece extends from the side of the shell to be suitable for being connected and positioned with a window frame. The window type air conditioner can improve the stability of the window type air conditioner installation, reduce the occurrence of the window type air conditioner rollover, and further reduce the security risks.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioner technology, and in particular to a window air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, window air conditioners are typically placed directly on the window frame of the wall without being secured. When the obstructions on the window frame (such as window sashes, blinds, curtains, etc.) are open, the window air conditioner is directly exposed in the large window frame space. When the window air conditioner is subjected to external force from the user or external objects, it is prone to movement and may tip over to the outside or inside, resulting in significant safety hazards during installation. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to propose a window air conditioner that improves the stability of its installation, thereby reducing the likelihood of it tipping over and thus minimizing safety hazards.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention proposes a window air conditioner, which includes a housing and a positioning member. The positioning member is installed on the housing and is configured to switch between a retracted state and an operating state, wherein: in the retracted state, the positioning member is retracted onto the housing; in the operating state, the positioning member extends laterally from the housing to be suitable for connection and positioning with a window frame.

[0005] Optionally, the housing is provided with a partition groove, which is adapted to allow a shielding member at the window frame to extend into; the positioning member is installed in the partition groove so as to be stored in the partition groove in the retracted state.

[0006] Optionally, the positioning element is rotatably mounted in the partition groove to switch states by rotation; or, the positioning element is slidably mounted in the partition groove to switch states by sliding; or, the positioning element is pull-out mounted in the partition groove to switch states by sliding.

[0007] Optionally, the window air conditioner further includes a partition installed at the bottom of the partition groove, the partition having an internal structure with a receiving cavity extending along its length, the receiving cavity having openings at both ends, and the positioning member being removably installed in the receiving cavity from the openings of the receiving cavity.

[0008] Optionally, there are at least two positioning members, which are removably installed in the receiving cavity from both ends, and in the stored state, the two positioning members are stacked.

[0009] Optionally, the positioning member includes a main board body and side plates formed on both sides of the main board body. A groove is formed between the two side plates and the main board body. The side plate of one positioning member is inserted into the groove of the other positioning member, so that the two positioning members are stacked on top of each other. Alternatively, one positioning member has a cavity, so that in the stored state, the other positioning member is inserted into the cavity, so that the two positioning members are stacked inward and outward.

[0010] Optionally, the receiving cavity is constructed inside the partition, and the partition has multiple viewing openings formed by hollowing out the top wall of the receiving cavity.

[0011] Optionally, the end of the separator is provided with a mating hole, and the positioning member is provided with a plurality of positioning holes spaced apart along its length. The positioning member is suitable for fixing to the housing by using a connector to pass through one of the positioning holes and the mating hole in sequence.

[0012] Optionally, the positioning hole is elongated and extends along the length of the positioning member.

[0013] Optionally, the end of the positioning member is configured to form a connector, which is adapted to be inserted into a slot on the window frame.

[0014] Optionally, the window air conditioner further includes a seal movably mounted in the partition groove, the seal being adapted to extend laterally from the partition groove by means of movement to be abutted by the shield and / or the inner wall of the window frame.

[0015] Optionally, the window air conditioner further includes a mounting base, and the seal is rotatably mounted on the partition groove via the mounting base. The seal is inserted into the mounting base and is adapted to be fixed with the mounting base by means of deformation through an interference fit.

[0016] Optionally, the mounting base includes a base plate and side plates configured on opposite sides of the base plate, wherein one end of the base plate is configured with a rotating arm rotatably connected to the partition groove, and a mounting slot for inserting the seal is formed between the base plate and the two side plates.

[0017] Optionally, the inner wall surface of the side plate is provided with a guide strip, which is elongated and extends along the insertion direction of the mounting slot.

[0018] Optionally, the seal is made of a flexible material so that it can undergo flexible deformation; or, the seal is made of an elastic material so that it can undergo elastic deformation.

[0019] Optionally, the seal can be cut to change its length.

[0020] Optionally, in its working state, the positioning member abuts against the top surface of the sealing member, and the extending direction of the positioning member is consistent with the extending direction of the sealing member, so as to press the sealing member against the window frame.

[0021] Optionally, the end of the separator is provided with a recess for the movable installation of the seal, and the outer wall of the recess is provided with a clearance groove corresponding to the mounting groove. The clearance groove is adapted to avoid the positioning member when the positioning member is in a switching state.

[0022] The technical solution of this invention involves installing a positioning component on the casing of a window air conditioner. This positioning component has a retractable state and a working state, and can switch between these two states. When installing and using the window air conditioner, the positioning component is switched to the working state, and its outer end connects and securely fastens to the window frame, thus fixing the window air conditioner firmly and stably, preventing it from tipping over to the indoor or outdoor side. Conversely, when moving or storing the window air conditioner, the positioning component can be switched to the retractable state to reduce the lateral space it occupies, facilitating movement and storage. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the window air conditioner of the present invention installed at the window frame;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Top view of a window-type air conditioner installed at the window frame;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a window-type air conditioner;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0029] Figure 6 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the positioning component installed on the separator in the working state;

[0030] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Top view of the dividing and positioning components;

[0031] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Sectional view along line II;

[0032] Figure 9 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing the positioning device installed on the divider switching to the storage state;

[0033] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0034] Figure 11 for Figure 9 Top view of the dividing and positioning components;

[0035] Figure 12 for Figure 11 Sectional view along line II-II;

[0036] Figure 13 for Figure 12 A schematic diagram showing two positioning components stacked vertically.

[0037] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the positioning component of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 15 for Figure 14 A partial structural diagram of the center positioning component;

[0039] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the window air conditioner of the present invention, with the sealing element in a retracted state;

[0040] Figure 17 for Figure 16 A schematic diagram showing the sealing components of a window-type air conditioner switching to the working state;

[0041] Figure 18 for Figure 17 A partial structural exploded view of a window-type air conditioner (the positioning components are in the retracted state).

[0042] Figure 19 for Figure 18 Schematic diagram of the middle mounting base;

[0043] Figure 20 for Figure 19 A schematic diagram of the mounting bracket from another perspective.

[0044] Explanation of icon numbers:

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[0046] The objectives, features, and advantages of this invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0047] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0048] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0049] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this invention involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0050] Please see Figure 1 This invention provides an embodiment of a window air conditioner, which can be installed on a window frame in a wall for cooling or heating the indoor environment. The window air conditioner has high stability when installed on a window frame, making it less prone to tipping over.

[0051] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2In one embodiment of the window air conditioner 100 of the present invention, the window air conditioner 100 includes a housing 110 and a positioning member 300. The positioning member 300 is mounted on the housing 110 and configured to switch between a retracted state and an operating state, wherein: in the retracted state, the positioning member 300 is retracted onto the housing 110; in the operating state, the positioning member 300 extends laterally from the housing 110 to be suitable for connection and positioning with a window frame 600 (e.g., ...). Figure 2 and Figure 3 (As shown).

[0052] Specifically, the structure of the positioning component 300 is not specifically limited. For example, the positioning component 300 can be elongated, rod-shaped, or plate-shaped. The positioning component 300 can be made of plastic or sheet metal, depending on strength requirements. In its retracted state, the positioning component 300 can be stored on the side wall of the housing 110 or inside the housing 110. In its operational state, the positioning component 300 can be connected and fixed to the side frame plate or bottom frame plate of the window frame 600. The connection and fixing method can be designed in various ways, such as, but not limited to, using screws or slots 610 for insertion and fixing.

[0053] The technical solution of this invention involves installing a positioning component 300 on the casing 110 of a window air conditioner 100. The positioning component 300 has a retractable state and a working state, and can switch between these two states. When installing and using the window air conditioner 100, the positioning component 300 is switched to the working state, and its outer end is connected and fixed to the window frame 600, thus securing the window air conditioner 100 to the window frame 600. This ensures the window air conditioner 100 is firmly and stably installed, preventing it from easily tipping over to the indoor or outdoor side. Conversely, when moving or storing the window air conditioner 100, the positioning component 300 can be switched to the retractable state, reducing the lateral space occupied by the positioning component and facilitating its movement and storage.

[0054] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4In one embodiment, the housing 110 is provided with a partition groove 113, which is adapted to allow the obstruction member 700 at the window frame 600 to extend into. The partition groove 113 divides the housing 110 into an indoor housing 111 and an outdoor housing 112. The indoor housing 111 houses an indoor unit (such as an indoor heat exchanger and an indoor fan), while the outdoor housing 112 houses an outdoor unit (such as an outdoor heat exchanger and an outdoor fan). The partition groove 113 can block noise generated by the outdoor environment or the outdoor unit, reducing the transmission of such noise into the indoor room and thus helping to reduce noise. It should be noted that the obstruction member 70030 can be a light-blocking window sash, blinds, curtains, or other protective window panels that can prevent external objects from entering the room.

[0055] Therefore, to facilitate the storage of the positioning component 300, it can be installed in the partition groove 113 so that it can be stored in the partition groove 113 in the stored state. This makes full use of the space of the partition groove 113, eliminating the need for additional space on the housing 110 to store the positioning component 300. Of course, in other embodiments, storage space for storing the positioning component 300 can also be constructed on the side wall or inside of the housing 110.

[0056] Please continue reading. Figure 2 and Figure 4 Regarding the method of installing the positioning component 300 in the partition slot 113, the positioning component 300 can be detachably installed in the partition slot 113. When the positioning component 300 is needed, it is installed on the housing 110, and after installation, the positioning component 300 is directly in the working state; when the positioning component 300 is not needed, it is removed from the housing 110 and placed in the partition slot 113 to switch to the storage state.

[0057] Besides the installation method described above, the positioning element 300 can also be movably installed in the partition groove 113. When the positioning element 300 is needed, it is moved to extend laterally from the housing 110 to switch to the working state; when the positioning element 300 is not needed, it is moved back into the partition groove 113 to switch to the stored state. There are several design types for the movable installation of the positioning element 300. Specifically, three types are as follows:

[0058] In one embodiment, the positioning member 300 is rotatably mounted on the partition groove 113 so as to switch states by rotation. For example, one end of the positioning member 300 is rotatably mounted on the partition groove 113, and the positioning member 300 can be switched between a storage state and a working state by flipping the positioning member 300 inside and outside the partition groove 113.

[0059] In another embodiment, the positioning member 300 is slidably mounted on the partition groove 113 to switch states by sliding. For example, a slide rail extending along the length direction is constructed at the bottom of the partition groove 113, and the positioning member 300 is slidably engaged with the slide rail, thereby allowing the positioning member 300 to slide inward and outward along the partition groove 113, thus enabling the positioning member 300 to switch between a storage state and a working state.

[0060] In another embodiment, the positioning member 300 is retractably installed in the partition groove 113 so as to switch states by sliding. For example, a receiving cavity 210 extending along the length direction is constructed at the bottom of the partition groove 113, and the positioning member 300 is retractably installed in the receiving cavity 210 (similar to the installation method of a drawer). Thus, by pulling the positioning member 300 inward and outward along the partition groove 113, the positioning member 300 can be switched between a storage state and a working state.

[0061] Specifically, the positioning element 300 is installed using the latter embodiment described above, that is, the positioning element 300 is retractably installed in the partition groove 113. Please refer to... Figure 2 The window air conditioner 100 also includes a partition 200 installed at the bottom of the partition groove 113, the partition 200 being adapted to be supported by the shield 700. See also... Figures 6 to 8 Optionally, to facilitate the pull-out installation of the positioning member 300, a receiving cavity 210 extending along its length is constructed inside the partition member 200. The receiving cavity 210 has openings at both ends, and the positioning member 300 is pull-out installed in the receiving cavity 210 through the openings of the receiving cavity 210.

[0062] Please see Figures 6 to 8 If the window air conditioner 100 is installed at the window frame 600, and the positioning piece 300 is needed to fix the window air conditioner 100, the positioning piece 300 can be pulled out from the side part of the receiving cavity 210 of the partition 200 until the outer end of the positioning piece 300 abuts against the window frame 600 (at this time, the inner end of the positioning piece 300 is still inserted inside the receiving cavity 210). Then the positioning piece 300 and the window frame 600 are connected and fixed (such as by screwing). The window air conditioner 100 can then be fixed to the window frame 600.

[0063] Please see Figure 9 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 If the window air conditioner 100 is being moved or stored, the positioning member 300 is not required. The positioning member 300 can be inserted into the receiving cavity 210. In other words, the positioning member 300 is stored inside the partition 200, so that the positioning member 300 is in a stored state.

[0064] To ensure the stability of the window air conditioner 100 during installation, at least two optional positioning components 300 are available. The structures of the two positioning components 300 can be identical or different. When the structures of the two positioning components 300 are identical, they can be made into standard parts, allowing for production using the same molds, which facilitates mass production. Taking two positioning components 300 as an example, the two positioning components 300 are retractably installed into the receiving cavity 210 from both ends.

[0065] For ease of explanation, the two positioning components 300 are defined here as: first positioning component 300a and second positioning component 300b. In use, the first positioning component 300a and the second positioning component 300b are pulled out from opposite ends of the receiving cavity 210 to connect and fix to the opposite side frame plates of the window frame 600. At this time, both the first positioning component 300a and the second positioning component 300b are in the working state. When not in use, the first positioning component 300a and the second positioning component 300b are inserted from opposite ends of the receiving cavity 210 to be stored back inside the receiving cavity 210. At this time, both the first positioning component 300a and the second positioning component 300b are in the stored state.

[0066] Please see Figure 12 and Figure 13 In one embodiment, considering that the receiving cavity 210 on the separator 200 has a relatively narrow space, it is not easy to store the two positioning members 300 side by side within it. Therefore, in order to reduce the storage space required for the two positioning members 300, they can be stacked in the stored state. This reduces the lateral space occupied by the two positioning members 300, making it easier to store them in the receiving cavity 210 of the separator 200.

[0067] The specific arrangement of the two positioning members 300 stacked in the stored state can be designed according to the structure of the positioning members 300. Specifically, the positioning member 300 includes a main body 310 and side plates 320 constructed on both sides of the main body 310 (see details). Figure 14 and Figure 15 A groove is formed between the two side plates 320 and the main body 310, and the side plate 320 of one positioning member 300 is inserted into the groove of the other positioning member 300 so that the two positioning members 300 are stacked one on top of the other.

[0068] For ease of explanation, in Figure 13In the diagram, 310a and 320a represent the main body and side plate of the first positioning member 300a, respectively; 310b and 320b represent the main body and side plate of the second positioning member 300b, respectively. When accommodating the first positioning member 300a and the second positioning member 300b, the first positioning member 300a is inserted from one end of the receiving cavity 210, with its groove facing downwards; while the second positioning member 300b is inserted from the other end of the receiving cavity 210, with its groove facing upwards. When the first positioning member 300a and the second positioning member 300b meet, one side plate 320a of the first positioning member 300a overlaps the groove of the second positioning member 300b. Correspondingly, one side plate 320b of the second positioning member 300b also overlaps the groove of the first positioning member 300a. By continuing to push the first positioning member 300a and the second positioning member 300b, the first positioning member 300a and the second positioning member 300b can be stacked together (equivalent to stacking them one on top of the other).

[0069] Furthermore, considering that the receiving cavity 210 is constructed inside the partition 200, when accommodating two positioning members 300, it is inconvenient to check whether the inner ends of the two positioning members 300 are accurately aligned, making it difficult to overlap the two positioning members 300. To solve this problem, multiple viewing openings 220 can be formed in the top wall of the receiving cavity 210 of the partition 200 (e.g., Figures 9 to 12 As shown in the diagram, the interior of the receiving cavity 210 can be viewed through the viewing port 220, and the inner ends of the two positioning members 300 can be checked to see if they are accurately aligned. If they are not aligned, the user can fine-tune the position of the two positioning members 300 so that they overlap, which greatly reduces the difficulty of storing the positioning members 300.

[0070] In other embodiments, in addition to the stacked arrangement of the two positioning members 300, a cavity can be constructed on one of the positioning members 300 so that, in the stored state, the other positioning member 300 is inserted into the cavity, so that the two positioning members 300 are stacked inwards and outwards. For example, one of the positioning members 300 is hollow to form a cavity, so that the other positioning member 300 can be inserted into the cavity of the first positioning member 300, thereby realizing the stacking of the two positioning members 300 inwards and outwards.

[0071] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 14Based on any of the above embodiments, to facilitate the connection between the positioning member 300 and the window frame 600, a plug-in connector 330 is formed at the end of the positioning member 300. The plug-in connector 330 is suitable for insertion into the slot 610 on the window frame 600. Specifically, the outer end of the positioning member 300 can be cut to form a pointed tip, which forms the plug-in connector 330. This makes the plug-in connector 330 smaller and easier to align and insert into the slot 610 on the window frame 600. This plug-in connection method does not require the use of screws, making installation simple. The slot 610 on the window frame 600 can be an additional insertion hole on the window frame 600; or it can be a sliding groove on the window frame 600 for the blocking member 700 to slide up and down, thus eliminating the need for an additional slot.

[0072] Theoretically, in its working state, the inner end of the positioning member 300 is inserted and positioned within the receiving cavity 210, and the outer end of the positioning member 300 is inserted and connected to the window frame 600, thus connecting and positioning the window air conditioner 100 and the window frame 600. However, to ensure the firmness of the inner end of the positioning member 300 inserted and positioned within the receiving cavity 210 in its working state, a connector (such as a screw) can be used to connect and fix the inner end of the positioning member 300 to the housing 110 or the partition 200. However, considering that the size of the window frame 600 is usually inconsistent in different buildings, it is also necessary to adaptively adjust the extension length of the positioning member 300 of the window air conditioner 100, that is, to adjust the position of the positioning member 300 connected and fixed to the housing 110 or the partition 200.

[0073] Please see Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 14 Here, we will take the adjustable connection and fixation position of the positioning member 300 and the partition member 200 as an example. To achieve this, a mating hole 230 is provided at the end of the partition member 200, and multiple positioning holes 311 are provided on the positioning member 300 at intervals along its length. The positioning member 300 is suitable for fixing to the housing 110 by sequentially passing a connector through one of the positioning holes 311 and the mating hole 230. The connector can be a screw.

[0074] When fixing the window air conditioner 100 to the window frame 600, adjust the lateral extension length of the two positioning pieces 300 (i.e., the first positioning piece 300a and the second positioning piece 300b) so that the positioning pieces 300 are inserted into the corresponding slots 610 of the window frame 600. At this time, one of the positioning holes 311 of the positioning piece 300 corresponds to the mating hole 230 on the separator 200. Then, a connector is used to pass through the positioning hole 311 and the mating hole 230 to connect and fix them. Figure 7As shown in the figure, P1 represents the position where the first positioning member 300a and the partition member 200 are connected and fixed by a connector, and P2 represents the position where the second positioning member 300b and the partition member 200 are connected and fixed by a connector.

[0075] Considering the possibility of errors, the positioning hole 311 of the positioning member 300 and the mating hole 230 on the separator 200 may not correspond perfectly. In this case, it is not easy for the connecting member to pass through the positioning hole 311 and the mating hole 230 sequentially. Therefore, to solve this problem, the positioning hole 311 is set in an elongated shape, extending along the length of the positioning member 300 (as shown in the image). Figure 15 (As shown). Relative to the mating hole 230, the positioning hole 311 has a margin along its length direction. This margin can compensate for misalignment between the positioning hole 311 and the mating hole 230 caused by errors, thereby improving the applicability of accurate alignment between the positioning hole 311 and the mating hole 230.

[0076] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4 Based on any of the above embodiments, the window air conditioner 100 further includes a sealing element 400, which is movably installed in the partition groove 113. The sealing element 400 is adapted to extend laterally from the partition groove 113 by means of movement, so as to be supported by the inner wall of the shield 700 and / or the window frame 600. That is to say, the sealing element 400 actually has a retracted state and an operating state. For the sealing element 400, in its retracted state, the sealing element 400 is retracted into the partition groove 113 (e.g., Figure 16 (As shown); In its working state, the seal 400 extends laterally from the partition groove 113, suitable for the shield 700 and / or the inner wall of the window to abut (e.g.) Figure 17 (As shown).

[0077] Specifically, after the window air conditioner 100 is installed at the window frame 600, the sealing member 400 is moved to its working state, so that the sealing member 400 extends laterally from the partition groove 113 of the window air conditioner 100, and the bottom surface of the sealing member 400 abuts against the bottom wall of the window. Then, the blocking member 700 is pulled down until it extends into the partition groove 113 of the window air conditioner 100, until the lower edge of the blocking member 700 contacts and abuts against both the partition member 200 and the sealing member 400, and the sealing member 400 blocks and seals the gap between the blocking member 700 and the bottom wall of the window frame 600. When the window air conditioner 100 is not needed or is being transported, the sealing member 400 is moved to its retracted state to reduce the space occupied by the sealing member 400 and facilitate the storage or packaging of the window air conditioner 100.

[0078] There are several ways to mount the seal 400. For example, the seal 400 can be slidably mounted on the partition 200; or, the seal 400 can be rotatably mounted on the partition 200; or, the seal 400 can be elastically and telescopically mounted on the partition 200. Specifically, the seal 400 is rotatably mounted on the partition 200 via the mounting base 500, so that it can switch between its working state and its stored state by rotation.

[0079] Please see Figure 17 and Figure 18 In one embodiment, the window air conditioner 100 further includes a mounting base 500, and the sealing member 400 is movably mounted on the partition groove 113 via the mounting base 500. The sealing member 400 is inserted into the mounting base 500, and the sealing member 400 is adapted to be fixed with the mounting base 500 by deformation through an interference fit.

[0080] Specifically, the seal 400 is elongated and has multiple sides with a large outer surface area, which increases the sealing surface. The seal 400 is inserted into the mounting base 500 without the need for additional clips or screws, making installation simple and convenient. Because the seal 400 is elastically or flexibly deformable, it undergoes this deformation during insertion, resulting in a tighter connection between the seal 400 and the mounting base 500. This makes it difficult for the seal 400 and the mounting base 500 to separate, achieving an interference fit for secure fastening.

[0081] There are various design options for the movable installation of the mounting base 500, and no specific limitation is specified here. For example, but not limited to: the mounting base 500 can be slidably installed in the partition groove 113; or, the mounting base 500 can be rotatably installed in the partition groove 113; or, the mounting base 500 can be rolled in the partition groove 113. The specific option can be selected according to the difficulty of assembly. Specifically, in this case, the mounting base 500 is rotatably installed in the partition groove 113.

[0082] Please see Figures 18 to 20 Here, the mounting base 500 is rotatably mounted in the partition groove 113. Specifically, the mounting base 500 includes a base plate 510 and side plates 520 configured on opposite sides of the base plate 510, wherein one end of the base plate 510 is configured with a rotating arm 511 rotatably connected to the partition groove 113, and a mounting slot 530 for the sealing member 400 to be inserted is formed between the base plate 510 and the two side plates 520.

[0083] Specifically, the mounting slot 530 formed by the base plate 510 and the two side plates 520 of the mounting base 500 is approximately U-shaped, with one end forming an insertion port. The end of the base plate 510 furthest from the insertion port is rotatably mounted within the partition groove 113. When installing the seal 400 onto the mounting base 500, one end of the seal 400 is first aligned with the insertion port of the mounting slot 530 on the mounting base 500, and then external force is applied to the seal 400 to press it into the mounting slot 530. During this process, the seal 400 is deformed by the squeezing force of the inner wall of the mounting slot 530, thereby tightly pressing the seal 400 within the mounting slot 530, achieving a tight fit between the seal 400 and the mounting base 500, making it difficult to separate and providing good installation stability.

[0084] Please continue reading. Figures 18 to 20 In one embodiment, to facilitate the insertion of the seal 400 into the mounting slot 530, a guide ridge 521 can be provided on the inner wall surface of the side plate 520. The guide ridge 521 is elongated and extends along the insertion direction of the mounting slot 530. The guide ridge 521 is integrally formed with the side plate 520. There are multiple guide ridges 521, which are arranged at intervals along the height direction of the side plate 520.

[0085] Therefore, during the insertion of the seal 400 into the mounting slot 530, the guide protrusions 521 on the two side plates 520 cooperate to limit the insertion direction of the seal 400, making it less likely for the seal 400 to misalign and deviate from the mounting slot 530, thus ensuring that the seal 400 is accurately inserted into the mounting slot 530. Furthermore, since the guide protrusions 521 protrude from the inner wall surface of the side plates 520, the guide protrusions 521 on the two side plates 521 can cooperate to compress the seal 400, making it easier for the seal 400 to be deformed and fit more tightly with the mounting base 500, preventing it from easily falling out of the mounting slot 530.

[0086] To ensure that the seal 400 can deform and fit tightly into the mounting base 500, the seal 400 may optionally be made of a flexible material, allowing it to deform flexibly; or, the seal 400 may be made of an elastic material, allowing it to deform elastically. The specific material of the seal 400 may be, but is not limited to, rigid sponge, deformable plastic, rubber, or silicone. In its working state, when the blocking member 700 presses downward against the surface of the seal 400, the seal 400 deforms, resulting in a tighter seal between the seal 400 and the blocking member 700, reducing the likelihood of gaps forming between them, and effectively enhancing the sealing and waterproofing effect.

[0087] In one embodiment, the window frame 600 typically has different sizes, thus requiring seals 400 of varying lengths. To accommodate window frames 600 of different sizes, the seal 400 can also be cut to change its length. As mentioned earlier, the seal 400 is made of a flexible or elastic material, giving it good flexibility so that users can cut it with common cutting tools (such as knives) to change its length and accommodate different window frame sizes.

[0088] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 4 In one embodiment, considering that the strength of the seal 400 is relatively small, it may be excessively bent and deformed during operation, reducing the sealing effect of the seal 400. To avoid this situation, optionally, in its working state, the positioning member 300 abuts against the top surface of the seal 400, and the extending direction of the positioning member 300 is consistent with the extending direction of the seal 400, so as to press the seal 400 against the window frame 600.

[0089] Specifically, the extension direction of the positioning element 300 is consistent with the extension direction of the sealing element 400. The positioning element 300 abuts against the top surface of the sealing element 400. In other words, the positioning element 300 and the lower frame edge of the window frame 600 cooperate to clamp and limit the sealing element 400, thereby making the sealing element 400 less prone to bending, effectively enhancing the strength of the sealing element 400, improving the stability of the sealing element 400 in the working state, and ensuring that the sealing element 400 can work normally to achieve sealing and waterproofing.

[0090] Furthermore, to ensure the stability of the positioning member 300 against the sealing member 400, the top surface of the sealing member 400 is provided with a boss 410, one side of which is flush with the inner side of the sealing member 400 to accommodate the shielding member 700; the sealing member 400 has a receiving groove 420 formed on the other opposite side of the boss 410, which is suitable for the positioning member 300 to pass through and connect with the window frame 600.

[0091] Specifically, when the positioning element 300 switches to its working state, it passes through the receiving cavity of the separator, the clearance groove, and the receiving groove 420 of the sealing element 400 in sequence, until the connector on the outer end of the positioning element 300 is inserted and connected to the slot 610 at the window frame 600. At this time, the positioning element 300 is housed in the receiving groove 420 of the sealing element 400, similar to the positioning element 300 passing through the inside of the sealing element 400. The positioning element 300 is blocked by the boss 410, making it difficult for the positioning element 300 to misalign with the sealing element 400, thus tightly abutting against the receiving groove 420. Because the positioning element 300 has high strength, it strengthens the sealing element 400, effectively enhancing its strength and making it less prone to bending.

[0092] Furthermore, because the positioning component 300 is obscured by the boss 410, the user cannot see the positioning component 300 from inside the room, thus preventing the positioning component 300 from affecting the overall appearance of the window air conditioner 100. In addition, during the process of switching the positioning component 300 to its working state, the positioning component 300 is pulled out from the groove on the rear side of the boss 410, thereby being guided by the boss 410 and pulled out along the extension direction of the boss 410, and then directly inserted into the slot 610 of the window frame 600, so as to achieve accurate corresponding insertion and connection between the connector 330 of the positioning component 300 and the slot 610 of the window frame 600.

[0093] Please see Figure 4 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 In one embodiment, to facilitate the installation of the seal 400, a recess 240 is constructed at the end of the separator 200 for the seal 400 to be movably installed. To prevent the outer wall of the recess 240 from interfering with the pulling of the positioning member 300, a clearance groove 250 corresponding to the receiving cavity 210 can be provided on the outer wall of the recess 240. The clearance groove 250 is suitable for avoiding the positioning member 300 when the positioning member 300 is switching states.

[0094] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention's specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A window air conditioner, characterized in that, The window air conditioner includes: chassis; A positioning element, mounted on the housing, is configured to switch between a storage state and a working state, wherein: In the retracted state, the positioning component is retracted onto the housing; In the operating state, the positioning element extends from the side of the housing to facilitate the connection and positioning of the housing and the window frame; The housing is provided with a partition groove, which is adapted to allow a shielding member at the window frame to extend into; the positioning member is installed in the partition groove so as to be stored in the partition groove in the retracted state; The window air conditioner further includes a partition installed at the bottom of the partition groove. The partition has a receiving cavity extending along its length, with openings at both ends. The positioning member is removably installed in the receiving cavity from the openings of the receiving cavity; or, the positioning member is rotatably installed in the partition groove to switch states by rotation; or, the positioning member is slidably installed in the partition groove to switch states by sliding; or, the positioning member is removably installed in the partition groove to switch states by sliding. There are at least two positioning members, and the two positioning members are movably installed in the receiving cavity from both ends. In the stored state, the two positioning members are stacked. The positioning element includes a main body and side plates constructed on both sides of the main body. A groove is formed between the two side plates and the main body. The side plate of one positioning element is inserted into the groove of the other positioning element so that the two positioning elements are stacked vertically. Alternatively, one of the positioning members may have a cavity, so that in the stored state, the other positioning member is inserted into the cavity, so that the two positioning members are stacked inwards and outwards. The window air conditioner also includes a seal movably mounted in the partition groove, the seal being adapted to extend laterally from the partition groove by means of movement to be abutted by the shield and / or the inner wall of the window frame.

2. The window air conditioner as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving cavity is constructed inside the partition, and the partition has multiple viewing openings formed by hollowing out the top wall of the receiving cavity.

3. The window air conditioner as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The separator has a mating hole at its end, and the positioning member has a plurality of positioning holes spaced apart along its length. The positioning member is suitable for fixing to the housing by means of a connector that passes through one of the positioning holes and the mating hole in sequence.

4. The window air conditioner as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The positioning hole is elongated and extends along the length of the positioning element.

5. The window air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The end of the positioning member is configured to form a connector, which is adapted to be inserted into a slot on the window frame.

6. The window air conditioner as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The window air conditioner also includes a mounting base, and the seal is rotatably mounted on the partition groove via the mounting base. The seal is inserted into the mounting base and is adapted to be fixed with the mounting base by means of deformation through an interference fit.

7. The window air conditioner as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting base includes a base plate and side plates configured on opposite sides of the base plate, wherein one end of the base plate is configured with a rotating arm rotatably connected to the partition groove, and a mounting slot for inserting the seal is formed between the base plate and the two side plates.

8. The window air conditioner as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The inner wall surface of the side plate is provided with a guide strip, which is elongated and extends along the insertion direction of the mounting slot.

9. The window air conditioner as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The seal is made of a flexible material so that it can undergo flexible deformation; or the seal is made of an elastic material so that it can undergo elastic deformation.

10. The window air conditioner as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The seal can be cut to change its length.

11. The window air conditioner as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In its working state, the positioning member abuts against the top surface of the sealing member, and the extension direction of the positioning member is consistent with the extension direction of the sealing member, so as to press the sealing member against the window frame.

12. The window air conditioner as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The top surface of the seal has a boss, one side of which is flush with the inner side of the seal to be supported by the shielding member; the seal has a receiving groove formed on the other opposite side of the boss, which is adapted to allow the positioning member to pass through and connect with the window frame.

13. The window air conditioner as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The separator in the partition groove has a recessed groove at its end for the movable installation of the seal. The outer wall of the recessed groove has a clearance groove corresponding to the receiving cavity. The clearance groove is adapted to avoid the positioning member when the positioning member is in a switching state.

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