Base connection device and air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention provides a base connection device and an air conditioner. The base connection device is used to connect a first base and a second base, and the device comprises: a connection part (1) used to connect the first base; a hook structure (2) nested with the connection part (1) and formed in one step, and the hook structure (2) can move relative to the connection part (1) to connect the second base. The hook structure and the connection part can be formed in one step and can move relative to each other, and there is no need to assemble the hook structure and the connection part, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and in particular to a base connection 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. However, the spring, connection block, and handle need to be assembled, and there are many assembly processes, which affects efficiency.

[0003] It can be seen that how to reduce the assembly process when connecting the base and improve the assembly efficiency is a problem that researchers are currently concerned about. Summary of the invention

[0004] The problem solved by the present invention is how to reduce the assembly process when the base is connected and improve the assembly efficiency.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a base connecting device on one hand, which is used to connect a first base and a second base. The device includes: a connecting part 1, which is used to connect the first base; a hook structure 2, which is nested and cooperated with the connecting part 1 to be formed in one step, and the hook structure 2 can move relative to the connecting part 1 to connect the second base.

[0006] Therefore, the hook structure and the connecting part are arranged as structures that can be formed at one time and can move relative to each other. When the base is connected, there is no need to assemble the hook structure and the connecting part, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0007] Optionally, the device further comprises: a first rib 3 for connecting the connecting portion 1 and the hook structure 2 so that the hook structure 2 can move relative to the connecting portion 1 .

[0008] Thus, the first rib enables the hook structure to move relative to the connecting portion without being completely separated from the connecting portion, and supports the hook structure, thereby improving the connection performance.

[0009] Optionally, the device further comprises: a second rib 4 for connecting the connecting part 1 and the hook structure 2, so that the connecting part 1 and the hook structure 2 are nested and formed in one step, and when the hook structure 2 moves relative to the connecting part 1, the second rib 4 breaks.

[0010] Optionally, the number of the second ribs 4 is one or more. When the number of the second ribs 4 is more than one, the second ribs 4 are circumferentially arranged at the bottom connection between the connecting portion 1 and the hook structure 2 .

[0011] Thus, the second rib enables the hook structure and the connecting portion to be formed and prepared in one step, and is easily broken when the base is connected, so that the hook structure can move relative to the connecting portion.

[0012] Optionally, the device further comprises: a support rod 5, which is arranged between the hook structure 2 and the bottom of the base connecting device and is used to support the second base.

[0013] Optionally, the device further comprises: a wedge block 6, for pushing the hook structure 2 so that the hook structure 2 fastens the second base.

[0014] Therefore, the wedge block is used to further push the hook structure to move in the direction of fastening the second base, thereby locking the connection between the hook structure and the second base.

[0015] Optionally, the hook structure 2 includes: a hook 21; a connecting block 22, the hook 21 is arranged on the connecting block 22, the connecting block 22 is provided with an inclined side surface, and the wedge block 6 is used to push the inclined side surface of the connecting block 22 so that the hook 21 fastens the second base.

[0016] Optionally, the device further comprises: a fixing structure 7 , which is disposed on the wedge-shaped block 6 , and when the hook structure 2 fastens the second base, the fixing structure 7 is used to fix the wedge-shaped block 6 .

[0017] Thereby, the wedge block is prevented from falling off, and it is ensured that the hook structure can stably fasten the second base.

[0018] Optionally, the device further comprises: a fixing hole 8, arranged in the connecting part 1, for fixing the connecting part 1 on the first base.

[0019] Thereby, a firm connection between the connecting portion and the first base is ensured.

[0020] Optionally, the hook structure 2 is connected to the second base along one or more directions.

[0021] Thereby, it is ensured that the hook structure is firmly connected to the second base from different directions.

[0022] Another aspect of the present invention provides an air conditioner, comprising the base connecting device as described above.

[0023] The advantages of the air conditioner and the base connection device described above relative to the prior art are the same and will not be described in detail here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a base connection device provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a second rib in a base connection device provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the installation of a wedge block in a base connection device provided in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a fixing structure in a base connecting device provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5A This is a rendering of a base connection device provided by an embodiment of the present invention before a wedge block is installed;

[0029] Figure 5B This is a rendering of the effect of installing a wedge block on the base connection device provided by one embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Fig. 6A A schematic diagram of the installation of a wedge block in a base connection device provided by another embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6B A cross-sectional view of the installation of a wedge block in a base connection device provided in another embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Description of reference numerals:

[0033] 1-connecting part; 2-hook structure; 3-first rib; 4-second rib; 5-support rod; 6-wedge block; 7-fixing structure; 8-fixing hole; 9-connecting body; 10-upper base; 11-handle; 21-hook; 22-connecting block; 221-first oblique side surface; 222-second oblique side surface; 223-third oblique side surface; 61-fourth oblique side surface; 62-fifth oblique side surface; 63-sixth oblique side surface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] 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.

[0035] Embodiment 1:

[0036] This embodiment provides a base connection device. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a base connection device provided by an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 , while combining Figure 2-5B ,right Figure 1The structure shown is described in detail.

[0037] In this embodiment, the first base and the second base are respectively the lower base and the upper base of the air conditioner as an example to illustrate the application scenario of the base connection device, and the left and right sides of the lower base and the upper base of the air conditioner should be connected by the base connection device in this embodiment. It can be understood that the base connection device can also be used in other structures with connection requirements.

[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, the base connection device includes a connection part 1 and a hook structure 2, the connection part 1 and the hook structure 2 are nested and formed at one time, and the hook structure 2 can move relative to the connection part 1, the connection part 1 is used to connect the first base, and the hook structure 2 is used to connect the second base. The first base is, for example, the lower base of the air conditioner, and the second base is, for example, the upper base of the air conditioner.

[0039] One-time molding includes one-piece molding, or multiple parts that are assembled together in a mold at one time. For example, in this embodiment, the hook structure 2 and the connecting part 1 can be assembled together after being molded at one time. Specifically, for example, the connecting part 1 and the hook structure 2 are nested together using a mold molding processing method, and one-time molding forms an integral structure that can move relative to each other. It can be understood that other processing methods can also be used to nest the connecting part 1 and the hook structure 2 together, and the processing method is not limited in this embodiment. When the base connecting device is used to connect two bases, there is no need to assemble the connecting part 1 and the hook structure 2, which eliminates the process of installing the connecting part 1 and the hook structure 2 to each other, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0040] In this embodiment, the base connection device further includes a first rib 3 , which is used to connect the connection portion 1 and the hook structure 2 , so that the hook structure 2 can move relative to the connection portion 1 .

[0041] Furthermore, the size of the ribs in the first ribs 3 is relatively small and has good flexibility, so that when the first ribs 3 connect the connection part 1 and the hook structure 2 together, the hook structure 2 can move relative to the connection part 1 but cannot completely separate from the connection part, thereby ensuring a reliable connection between the connection part 1 and the hook structure 2, and also supporting the hook structure 2, thereby improving the connection performance. In this embodiment, the connection part 1, the hook structure 2 and the first ribs 3 can be formed in one step.

[0042] In this embodiment, the base connection device further includes a second rib 4, which is used to connect the connection part 1 and the hook structure 2, so that the connection part 1 and the hook structure 2 are nested and formed in one step, and when the hook structure 2 moves relative to the connection part 1, the second rib 4 breaks. The number of the second ribs 4 is one or more. When the number of the second ribs 4 is one, the second rib 4 is arranged at the bottom connection between the connection part 1 and the hook structure 2 to connect the connection part 1 and the hook structure 2 from the bottom; when the number of the second ribs 4 is more than one, the more than one second ribs 4 are circumferentially distributed at the bottom connection between the connection part 1 and the hook structure 2, such as Figure 2 shown.

[0043] See also Figure 2 The second rib 4 is composed of thin ribs of very small size. When the connection part 1 and the hook structure 2 are processed, the second rib 4 connects the connection part 1 and the hook structure 2 from the bottom, so that the connection part 1 and the hook structure 2 are an integral structure nested with each other when they are formed, which is convenient for injection molding. In addition, the second rib 4 is easy to break. When the second rib 4 is subjected to external force, the second rib 4 breaks under the action of the external force, thereby releasing its connection with the connection part 1 and the hook structure 2, so that the hook structure 2 can move relative to the connection part 1.

[0044] In this embodiment, the base connection device further includes a support rod 5, which is disposed between the hook structure 2 and the bottom of the base connection device and is used to support the second base. The support rod 5 is the main force-bearing member connecting the first base and the second base. For example, the first base is the lower base of the air conditioner and the second base is the upper base of the air conditioner. The upper base and the lower base are placed in the upper and lower positions in the vertical direction. Therefore, the support rod 5 can support the upper base of the air conditioner.

[0045] In this embodiment, the base connection device further includes a wedge block 6, which is used to push the hook structure 2 so that the hook structure 2 fastens the second base. The wedge block 6 is used to further push the hook structure 2 to move in the direction of fastening the second base. When the wedge block 6 is installed in place (for example, the bottom surface of the wedge block 6 contacts the hook structure 2), the connection between the hook structure 2 and the second base can be locked, making the connection between the hook structure 2 and the second base more secure.

[0046] In this embodiment, the hook structure 2 includes a hook 21 and a connecting block 22. The hook 21 is arranged on the connecting block 22. The connecting block 22 is provided with an inclined side surface. The wedge block 6 is used to push the inclined side surface of the connecting block 22 so that the hook 21 fastens the second base.

[0047] Specifically, see Figure 3, one side of the wedge block 6 is set as an inclined side, namely the fourth inclined side 61; one side of the connecting block 22 is also set as an inclined side, namely the first inclined side 221. Further, the first inclined side 221 and the fourth inclined side 61 can cooperate with each other, the first inclined side 221 is inclined in the direction of making the bottom of the connecting block 22 wider, and the fourth inclined side 61 is inclined in the direction of making the bottom of the wedge block 6 narrower, so that when the wedge block 6 is installed, under the action of the wedge block 6, the connecting block 22 and the hook 21 are pushed to move in the direction of fastening the second base, such as Figure 3 The distance d shown is the distance that the hook 21 moves after the wedge block 6 is installed. In this embodiment, the hook 21 is connected to the second base in one direction. For example, the hook 21 moves upward to connect to the second base. Figure 3 shown.

[0048] In the base connection device, the wedge block 6 can push the hook structure 2 to move and lock the second base, and there is no need to use spring parts, which reduces the assembly of springs and hook parts in the related technology, thereby further shortening the assembly process, improving assembly efficiency, and reducing costs, which is more economical.

[0049] In this embodiment, the base connecting device also includes a fixing structure 7, which is arranged on the wedge block 6. When the hook structure 2 fastens the second base, the fixing structure 7 is used to fix the wedge block 6, thereby preventing the wedge block from falling off and ensuring that the hook structure 2 can stably fasten the second base.

[0050] Specifically, see Figure 4 The fixing structure 7 is, for example, a fastening structure. When the wedge block 6 is installed in place, the fastening structure, for example, fastens the support rod 5 to prevent the wedge block 6 from falling off when it is under pressure (for example, pressure from the second base and the hook structure 2), thereby ensuring that the hook structure 2 stably fastens the second base.

[0051] In this embodiment, the base connection device further includes a fixing hole 8, which is disposed in the connecting portion 1 and is used to fix the connecting portion 1 on the first base, thereby ensuring a firm connection between the connecting portion 1 and the first base.

[0052] In this embodiment, a handle 11 may be further provided on the connection part 1, and the connection part 1, the hook structure 2, the first rib 3 and the handle 11 are formed in one piece. The handle 11 is provided to facilitate operators to use the base connection device to connect the base.

[0053] Taking the first base as the lower base of the air conditioner and the second base as the upper base of the air conditioner as an example, the process of the base connection device for base connection is explained. In this embodiment, the connection body 9 for connecting the base includes a connection part 1, a hook structure 2, a first rib 3, a second rib 4, a support rod 5, a fixing hole 8, and a handle 11. The connection body 9 is fixed to the lower base through the fixing hole 8 on the connection part 1. The hook 21 on the hook structure 2 is inserted into the groove of the upper base 10. At this time, the wedge block 6 has not been installed. Since the hook structure 2 is not pressed by the wedge block 6, the hook 21 only enters the groove of the upper base 10 and is not fastened. Figure 5A Then, the wedge block 6 is installed. Under the push of the wedge block 6, the hook structure 2 moves in the direction of fastening the upper base 10, so that the hook 21 enters the groove of the upper base 10 and then moves in the fastening direction. When the wedge block 6 is installed to the bottom, the hook 21 fastens the upper base 10, as shown in FIG. Figure 5B As shown, finally, the fixing structure 7 is fastened to the supporting rod 5 to fix the wedge block 6 .

[0054] In this embodiment, the connecting part and the hook structure connecting the two bases are arranged as a nested and one-step formed structure, so that there is no need to assemble the hook structure and the connecting part when the bases are connected, thereby improving the assembly efficiency, and the wedge block is used to further push the hook structure to move in the direction of fastening the second base, thereby locking the connection between the hook structure and the second base, improving the assembly performance, and reducing the cost.

[0055] Embodiment 2:

[0056] This embodiment provides a base connection device. Compared with the base connection device described in the first embodiment, the hook structure 2 in the base connection device in this embodiment can be connected to the second base from more than one direction.

[0057] Different from the first embodiment, in this embodiment, one or more side surfaces of the connection block 22 are set as oblique side surfaces, and one or more corresponding side surfaces of the wedge block 6 are also set as oblique side surfaces. In this embodiment, the hook structure 2 is connected to the second base from two directions as an example to illustrate the base connection device.

[0058] See also Fig. 6A and 6B, the two side surfaces of the wedge block 6 are set as oblique side surfaces, namely the fifth oblique side surface 62 and the sixth oblique side surface 63; the two side surfaces of the connecting block 22 are also set as oblique side surfaces, namely the second oblique side surface 222 and the third oblique side surface 223. Furthermore, the second oblique side surface 222 and the fifth oblique side surface 62 can cooperate with each other, and the third oblique side surface 223 and the sixth oblique side surface 63 can cooperate with each other. The second oblique side surface 222 and the third oblique side surface 223 are inclined in the direction of making the bottom of the connecting block 22 wider, and the fifth oblique side surface 62 and the sixth oblique side surface 63 are inclined in the direction of making the bottom edge of the wedge block 6 narrower, so that when the wedge block 6 is installed, under the push of the fifth oblique side surface 62 and the sixth oblique side surface 63, the two hooks of the hook structure 2 are pushed to move in two different directions respectively, so as to fasten the second base from two different directions. These two connection directions are, for example, Fig. 6A As shown in the figure, it moves in the left direction to connect the left part of the upper base and moves in the right direction to connect the right part of the upper base.

[0059] For details not covered in this embodiment, please refer to the description in Embodiment 1, which will not be repeated here.

[0060] In this embodiment, a hook structure is provided to connect the second base from more than one direction, and more than one inclined side surface is provided for the wedge block, so that the wedge block pushes the hook structure to fasten the second base from more than one direction, thereby making the base connection device suitable for more application scenarios and having a more secure connection effect.

[0061] Embodiment three:

[0062] This embodiment provides an air conditioner, including the base connection device as described in Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2. The air conditioner and the base connection device have the same advantages over the prior art. For details not covered in this embodiment, please refer to the above-mentioned Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2, which will not be repeated here.

[0063] In summary, the base connecting device and the air conditioner provided by the embodiments of the present invention configure the connecting portion and the hook structure connecting the two bases as a nested and one-step formed structure, so that there is no need to assemble the hook structure and the connecting portion when the bases are connected, thereby improving the assembly efficiency, and utilizing the wedge block to further push the hook structure to move in the direction of fastening the second base, thereby locking the connection between the hook structure and the second base, and being able to fasten the second base from one or more directions, thereby improving the assembly performance and reducing the cost.

[0064] 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. A base connecting device, used to connect a first base and a second base, characterized in that: The device comprises: A connecting portion (1), used for connecting to the first base; A hook structure (2) is nested with the connecting portion (1) to form a one-step molding, and the hook structure (2) can move relative to the connecting portion (1) to connect to the second base; The device also includes: A first rib (3) used to connect the connecting portion (1) and the hook structure (2), so that the hook structure (2) can move relative to the connecting portion (1); The device also includes: A second rib (4) is used to connect the connecting portion (1) and the hook structure (2), so that the connecting portion (1) and the hook structure (2) are nested and formed in one step, and when the hook structure (2) moves relative to the connecting portion (1), the second rib (4) breaks; The number of the second ribs (4) is one or more. When the number of the second ribs (4) is more than one, the second ribs (4) are circumferentially arranged at the connection between the connecting portion (1) and the bottom of the hook structure (2).

2. The base connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device also includes: A support rod (5) is arranged between the hook structure (2) and the bottom of the base connection device, and is used to support the second base.

3. The base connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device also includes: The wedge-shaped block (6) is used to push the hook structure (2) so that the hook structure (2) fastens the second base.

4. The base connection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The hook structure (2) comprises: Retractor (21); A connecting block (22), the draw hook (21) being arranged on the connecting block (22), the connecting block (22) being provided with an inclined side surface, and the wedge-shaped block (6) being used to push the inclined side surface of the connecting block (22) so that the draw hook (21) fastens the second base.

5. The base connection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The device also includes: A fixing structure (7) is arranged on the wedge-shaped block (6); when the hook structure (2) fastens the second base, the fixing structure (7) is used to fix the wedge-shaped block (6).

6. The base connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The device also includes: A fixing hole (8) is provided in the connecting portion (1) and is used to fix the connecting portion (1) on the first base.

7. The base connection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hook structure (2) is connected to the second base along one or more directions.

8. An air conditioner, characterized in that: It comprises a base connection device as described in any one of claims 1-7.

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