Air conditioning connection device and air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention provides an air conditioner connection device and an air conditioner. The device comprises: a connection part, used to connect a first component; a hook structure, nested and movably connected with the connection part, used to connect a second component; and an elastic sheet assembly, arranged between the hook structure and the second component, used to push the hook structure in a direction of fastening the second component through the rebound force generated by deformation. The assembly efficiency is effectively improved during installation, and the base connection is made more firm, and the connection stability is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioning, and in particular to an air conditioning connecting device and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] The base parts of the air conditioner are very complex parts. In order to demold and assemble the mold, the base of the air conditioner is divided into an upper base and a lower base, and the upper base and the lower base need to be connected. In the related art, the connection assembly includes two independent parts, a handle and a connection block. First, the spring is installed into the connection block, and then the connection block is put into the handle. Then the handle is fixed on the lower base, and the connection block is inserted into the lower base. The connection block moves relative to the handle under the action of the spring, so that the hook on the connection block enters the upper base, and the upper and lower bases are locked under the elastic force of the spring. The spring is a flexible part, which is prone to fatigue failure and entanglement after long-term use, affecting efficiency and connection stability.

[0003] It can be seen that how to improve the assembly efficiency while making the base connection more secure and improving the connection stability is a problem that researchers are currently concerned about. Summary of the invention

[0004] The problem solved by the present invention is how to make the base connection more firm and improve the connection stability while improving the assembly efficiency.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned problem, on one hand, the present invention provides an air-conditioning connecting device for connecting a first component and a second component of an air-conditioning, characterized in that the device comprises: a connecting portion for connecting the first component; a hook structure nested and movably connected to the connecting portion for connecting the second component; and an elastic sheet assembly arranged between the hook structure and the second component, for pushing the hook structure in a direction of fastening the second component through the rebound force generated by deformation.

[0006] Thus, the elastic sheet assembly generates a rebound force through deformation to push the hook structure in the direction of fastening the second component, effectively improving the assembly efficiency during installation. This avoids the problem of repeated adjustment or multiple external forces being applied to push the hook structure in the direction of fastening the second component during assembly. In addition, the elastic sheet assembly avoids the problem of fatigue failure and entanglement of the spring structure used in the prior art during long-term use, making the base connection more secure and effectively improving the connection stability.

[0007] Optionally, the elastic sheet assembly includes: an elastic sheet, used to generate a rebound force to push the hook structure through deformation, an abutment block, used to abut the elastic sheet and cooperate with the elastic sheet to generate deformation under the action of external force; and a limiting groove, used to control the deformation of the elastic sheet within a preset range.

[0008] Thus, the elastic sheet abuts against the abutment block under the action of external force, and the abutment block prevents the elastic sheet from moving so as to deform it. After the external force is removed, the elastic sheet deformation generates a rebound force that pushes the hook structure. That is, the elastic sheet and the abutment block produce deformation and rebound force through the cooperation, and the limit groove prevents the elastic sheet from breaking when the external force is too large.

[0009] Optionally, the elastic sheet and the limiting groove are arranged on the second component, and the abutment block is arranged on the hook structure.

[0010] Optionally, the elastic sheet and the limiting groove are arranged on the hook structure, and the abutment block is arranged on the second component.

[0011] Therefore, the elastic sheet and the abutment block can be flexibly arranged on the two connecting structures respectively, so as to push the hook structure in the direction of fastening the second component through the resilience of the elastic sheet.

[0012] Optionally, the elastic sheet is in a straight line, a folded line, or a wavy shape. The folded line or wavy elastic sheet increases the total length of the elastic band and maintains the strength of the elastic band substantially unchanged.

[0013] Optionally, the length of the elastic sheet is 20-50 mm. When the length of the elastic sheet is too long, the elastic sheet is easily broken or damaged under the action of external force, and when the length of the elastic sheet is too short, the external force required to be applied to the elastic sheet increases.

[0014] Optionally, the end of the elastic sheet is arc-shaped, which can disperse the stress at the end and prevent the end from being easily broken when subjected to force. At the same time, the arc-shaped end can prevent the protruding part of the elastic sheet from being too sharp.

[0015] Optionally, the device further comprises: an elastic band, elastically connecting the connecting portion and the hook structure.

[0016] Thus, when the hook structure is pressed or loosened, it can be further rebounded by the elastic band, thereby enhancing the rebound ability. In addition, the hook structure can be further fastened by the elastic band.

[0017] Optionally, the connecting portion and the hook structure are formed in one piece or are detachable. The one-piece forming method can reduce the number of parts, avoid assembly, and reduce working hours. The connecting portion and the hook structure can also be detachable structures, which has a wide range of applications.

[0018] Optionally, the hook structure includes: a connecting block, which is used for being nested and movably connected to the connecting part; and a hook, which is arranged on the connecting block and is used for connecting the second component.

[0019] Another aspect of the present invention provides an air conditioner, comprising the air conditioner connecting device as described above, wherein the air conditioner connecting device is used to connect an upper base and a lower base of the air conditioner.

[0020] The advantages of the air conditioner and the above-mentioned air conditioner base connection device over the prior art are the same, which will not be repeated here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner connection device provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2A A schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner connection device before installation provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2B A schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner connection device during installation provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2C A schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner connection device after installation is provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Description of reference numerals:

[0026] 1-connecting part; 2-hook structure; 3-elastic sheet assembly; 4-second component; 5-elastic belt; 21-connecting block; 22-hook; 211-pressing part; 301-elastic sheet; 302-abutment block; 303-limiting groove; 301a-end of the elastic sheet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] Embodiment 1:

[0029] This embodiment provides an air conditioner connecting device. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner base connection device provided by an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 , while combining Figures 2A-2C ,right Figure 1 The structure shown is described in detail.

[0030] In this embodiment, the application scenario of the air conditioner base connection device is described by taking the first component and the second component as an example, the lower base of the air conditioner and the upper base of the air conditioner, respectively. The left and right sides of the lower base of the air conditioner and the upper base of the air conditioner should be connected by the air conditioner base connection device in this embodiment. It can be understood that the air conditioner base connection device can also be used in other structures with connection requirements.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, the air conditioner base connection device includes a connection part 1, which is used to connect a first component; a hook structure 2, which is nested and movably connected with the connection part 1 and is used to connect a second component 4; and an elastic sheet assembly 3, which is arranged between the hook structure 2 and the second component 4 and is used to push the hook structure 2 in the direction of fastening the second component 4 through the resilience force generated by deformation. The first component is, for example, the lower base of the air conditioner, and the second component is, for example, the upper base of the air conditioner.

[0032] Specifically, the elastic sheet assembly 3 includes: an elastic sheet 301, which is used to generate a rebound force to push the hook structure 2 through deformation, an abutment block 302, which is used to abut the elasticity 301 and cooperate with the elastic sheet 301 to generate deformation under the action of external force; and a limiting groove 303, which is used to control the deformation of the elastic sheet 301 within a preset range.

[0033] The elastic sheet 301 and the limiting groove 303 are arranged on the second component 4, and the above-mentioned hook structure 2 includes: a connecting block 21, which is used for nesting and active connection with the connecting part 1; and a hook 22, which is arranged on the connecting block 21 and is used for connecting the second component 4. Figure 1 At this time, the opening direction of the limit groove 303 is consistent with the opening direction of the two grooves on the second component 4 that cooperate with the hook 22, and the limit groove 303 is set between the two grooves. The setting position is an example of this embodiment. The present invention does not specifically limit this specific position, and it only needs to satisfy the cooperation between the elastic sheet 301 and the abutment block 302. The elastic sheet 301 is set in the limit groove 303, and the end 301a of the elastic sheet 301 exceeds the limit groove 303, and the end 301a of the elastic sheet 301 is arc-shaped. The length of the elastic sheet 301 is set at 20-50mm, which refers to the straight length of the elastic sheet 301. And the elastic sheet 301 is a uniform linear shape as a whole. In order to distinguish it from the third and fourth embodiments, the elastic sheet 301 as a whole can be understood as a linear shape. The abutment block 302 is disposed on the hook structure 2 . When the connection block 21 of the hook structure 2 is movably connected with the connection portion 1 in a nested manner, the abutment block 302 abuts against the elastic sheet 301 .

[0034] In addition, in this embodiment, an elastic band 5 is provided between the connecting portion 1 and the hook structure 2, and the connecting portion 1 and the hook structure 2 are elastically connected through the elastic band 5, further tightening the hook structure. When the hook structure is pressed or loosened, it can be further rebounded to its original position through the elastic band, thereby enhancing the rebound ability.

[0035] In this embodiment, the connection part 1 and the hook structure 2 are formed in one step, which can effectively reduce the number of parts, avoid assembly, and reduce working hours. Here, one-step molding includes integral molding, or multiple parts assembled together in a mold at one time. For example, in this embodiment, the connection part 1 and the hook structure 2 can be formed in one step and then assembled together.

[0036] The following is a description of the process of connecting the base of the air conditioner base connection device. In this embodiment, the hook structure 2 and the connecting part 1 are formed in one piece, and the hook structure 2 and the connecting part 1 are directly sleeved. It can be understood that the hook structure 2 and the connecting part 1 can also be detachable structures. When the two are detachable, the hook structure 2 needs to be sleeved into the connecting part 1 during installation. Then the connecting part 1 is fixed to the first component. At this time, see Figure 2A , the elastic sheet 301 is in a natural state, and the abutment block 302 has not yet abutted against the elastic sheet 301. Then the hook structure 2 is aligned with the second component, and the pressing portion 211 on the hook structure 2 is pressed to make a part of the hook 22 on the hook structure 2 enter the groove of the second component 4, and the abutment block 302 abuts against the elastic sheet 301, and under the action of the pressing external force, the elastic sheet 301 is gradually deformed. At this time, if the pressing external force does not disappear, the second component 4 is not fastened. This process is as follows Figure 2B Then release the pressure on the pressing part 211 on the hook structure 2. After the external force is removed, the elastic sheet 301 returns to its natural state due to its own elasticity, generating a rebound force that acts on the abutment block 302, thereby pushing the entire hook structure 2 and pushing the hook structure 2 in the direction of fastening the second component 4. That is, the hook 22 moves in the direction of fastening the second component 4, so that the hook 22 moves in the fastening direction after entering the groove of the second component 4. At this time, the second component 4 is fastened. This fastening state is shown in FIG. Figure 2C shown.

[0037] Furthermore, it should be noted that the elastic band 5 also deforms when pressing the pressing portion 211 on the hook structure 2. When the pressing force is removed, the elastic band 5 returns to its natural state due to its own elasticity, generating a rebound force that further enhances the rebound ability.

[0038] In this embodiment, the elastic sheet assembly generates a rebound force through deformation to push the hook structure in the direction of fastening the second component, which effectively improves the assembly efficiency during installation. It avoids the problem of repeated adjustment or multiple external forces being applied to push the hook structure in the direction of fastening the second component during assembly. In addition, the elastic sheet assembly avoids the problem of fatigue failure and entanglement of the spring structure used in the prior art during long-term use, making the base connection more secure and effectively improving the connection stability. In addition, the use of an elastic band further enhances the rebound ability.

[0039] Embodiment 2:

[0040] This embodiment provides an air conditioner connecting device.

[0041] Different from the first embodiment, in this embodiment, the elastic sheet 301 and the limiting groove 303 are arranged on the hook structure 2, and the abutment block 302 is arranged on the second component 4. The present invention does not specifically limit the specific positions of the elastic sheet 301 and the limiting groove 303 on the hook structure 2, and the specific position of the abutment block 302 on the second component 4, and only needs to satisfy the cooperation between the elastic sheet 301 and the abutment block 302.

[0042] In this embodiment, the arrangement positions of the elastic sheet and the abutment block can be interchanged, so that the structure of the elastic sheet assembly is more flexible.

[0043] Embodiment three:

[0044] This embodiment provides an air conditioner connecting device.

[0045] Different from the first embodiment, in this embodiment, the elastic sheet 301 is in a broken line shape as a whole.

[0046] In this embodiment, the folded elastic sheet increases the total length of the elastic band and maintains the strength of the elastic band substantially unchanged. The shape of the elastic sheet can be flexibly adjusted according to actual conditions.

[0047] Embodiment 4:

[0048] This embodiment provides an air conditioner connecting device.

[0049] Different from the first embodiment, in this embodiment, the elastic sheet 301 is wavy in shape as a whole.

[0050] In this embodiment, the wavy elastic sheet increases the total length of the elastic band and maintains the strength of the elastic band substantially unchanged. The shape of the elastic sheet can be flexibly adjusted according to actual conditions.

[0051] Embodiment five:

[0052] This embodiment provides an air conditioner, including the air conditioner connecting device as described in Embodiments 1 to 4, and the air conditioner connecting device in this embodiment is used to connect the upper base and the lower base of the air conditioner. The air conditioner and the air conditioner base connecting device have the same advantages over the prior art. For details not covered in this embodiment, please refer to the above-mentioned Embodiments 1 to 4, which will not be repeated here.

[0053] In summary, the air conditioner base connection device and air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present invention, through the resilience force generated by the deformation of the elastic sheet assembly, pushes the hook structure in the direction of fastening the second component, effectively improving the assembly efficiency during installation. It avoids the problem of repeated adjustment or multiple external forces being applied to push the hook structure in the direction of fastening the second component during assembly. In addition, the elastic sheet assembly avoids the spring structure used in the prior art, which is prone to fatigue failure and entanglement during long-term use, making the base connection more secure and effectively improving the connection stability. In addition, the use of an elastic band further enhances the rebound ability. In addition, the setting position of the elastic sheet and the abutment block is flexible, and the shape of the elastic sheet can also be flexibly adjusted according to actual conditions.

[0054] Although the present invention is disclosed as above, the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An air conditioner connecting device, used to connect a first component and a second component of an air conditioner, characterized in that: The device comprises: A connecting portion (1), used for connecting the first component; a hook structure (2) which is movably connected to the connecting portion (1) in a nested manner and is used to connect the second component (4); wherein the hook structure (2) comprises: a connecting block (21) which is movably connected to the connecting portion (1) in a nested manner; and a hook (22) which is arranged on the connecting block (21) and is used to connect the second component (4); an elastic sheet assembly (3), arranged between the draw hook structure (2) and the second component (4), and used to push the draw hook structure (2) in a direction of fastening the second component (4) through a rebound force generated by deformation; and An elastic band (5) elastically connects the connecting portion (1) and the hook structure (2); The elastic sheet assembly (3) comprises: an elastic sheet (301) for generating a rebound force to push the hook structure (2) by deformation; an abutment block (302) for abutting against the elastic sheet (301) and cooperating with the elastic sheet (301) to generate deformation under the action of an external force; and a limiting groove (303) for controlling the deformation of the elastic sheet (301) within a preset range; The elastic sheet (301) and the limiting groove (303) are arranged on the second component (4), and the abutment block (302) is arranged on the hook structure (2); or, The elastic sheet (301) and the limiting groove (303) are arranged on the hook structure (2), and the abutment block (302) is arranged on the second component (4).

2. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that The elastic sheet (301) is in a straight line shape, a broken line shape, or a wavy shape.

3. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that The length of the elastic sheet (301) is 20-50 mm.

4. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that The end of the elastic sheet (301) is arc-shaped.

5. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that The connecting portion (1) and the hook structure (2) are formed in one piece or are detachable.

6. An air conditioner, characterized in that: It comprises an air conditioner connecting device as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, and the air conditioner connecting device is used to connect the upper base and the lower base of the air conditioner.

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