A saddle-type window air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention discloses a saddle-type window air conditioner, comprising an indoor part, an outdoor part, and a connecting part, wherein the connecting part comprises an indoor connecting box and an outdoor connecting box which are mutually sleeved, wherein the indoor connecting box is connected to the indoor part, and the outdoor connecting box is connected to the outdoor part, and a locking assembly is arranged on the connecting part. The locking assembly comprises a lock sleeve, a lock core, a push knob, and a rack; the lock sleeve is arranged on the indoor connecting box or the outdoor connecting box located on the outside, and a lock hole is arranged thereon; the rack is arranged on the outdoor connecting box or the indoor connecting box located on the inside; the push knob is connected to the lock core and is used to push the lock core to move; and a lock column is arranged on the lock core. When the lock column is locked with the lock hole, the lock core is separated from the rack to extend or shorten the connecting part; when the lock column is separated from the lock hole, the lock core is engaged with the rack, and the connecting part cannot extend, but can only shorten under the action of an external force, thereby achieving the locking of the connecting part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of air conditioning, and in particular to a saddle-type window air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] Currently, most window air conditioners on the market are square in shape and are integrated air conditioners, consisting of a chassis, cover, panel, air duct, indoor fan, outdoor fan, motor, compressor, condenser, evaporator, etc. After installation, the height of blocking sunlight is approximately the total height of the window air conditioner, and customers cannot enjoy sufficient sunlight; since the outdoor part and the indoor part of the window air conditioner are an integral whole, the noise generated by the outdoor part will also be transmitted to the indoor, resulting in very loud noise, affecting customer comfort, and is not suitable for customers who are sensitive to noise.

[0003] In order to solve this problem, the saddle-type window air conditioner came into being, which mainly includes an indoor part and an outdoor part, separating the indoor part from the outdoor part, and separating the indoor from the outdoor, effectively reducing indoor noise. The indoor part mainly includes components such as a panel, a cover, a chassis, an evaporator, a cross-flow fan, a motor, an air duct, and an electronic control component. The outdoor part mainly includes components such as a cover, a chassis, a compressor, a condenser, a pipeline, a motor, a motor bracket, an axial flow fan, etc. The indoor part and the outdoor part are connected together by a connecting part, and the connecting part has a retractable mode. By adjusting the length of the connecting part, the saddle-type window air conditioner can adapt to windows of different sizes. How to achieve a tight positioning of the connecting part during the installation process of the saddle-type window air conditioner and after installation and positioning, so that the connecting part can be maintained at a fixed length when the length does not need to be adjusted, is a difficult problem that technicians in this field need to solve.

[0004] The above information disclosed in the background technology is only used to increase the understanding of the background technology of the present application, and therefore, it may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to ordinary technicians in the field. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a saddle-type window air conditioner, which realizes locking of the connecting part by setting a locking assembly, has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0006] The technical solution provided by the present invention is a saddle-type window air conditioner, comprising an indoor part located on the indoor side, an outdoor part located on the outdoor side, and a connecting part arranged between the indoor part and the outdoor part, wherein the connecting part comprises an indoor connecting box and an outdoor connecting box which are mutually nested, the indoor connecting box is connected to the indoor part, the outdoor connecting box is connected to the outdoor part, and the indoor connecting box and the outdoor connecting box move relative to each other; the saddle-type window air conditioner also comprises a locking assembly, which comprises: a lock sleeve, which is arranged on the indoor connecting box or the outdoor connecting box located on the outside, and the lock sleeve is provided with a lock hole; a lock core, which is provided with a lock column, and the lock column is locked with the lock hole; a push-twist, which is connected with the lock core and is used to push the lock core to move; a rack, which is arranged on the outdoor connecting box or the indoor connecting box located on the inside; when the lock column is locked with the lock hole, the lock core is separated from the rack; when the lock column is separated from the lock hole, the lock core is locked with the rack.

[0007] As a preferred solution, the lock core further comprises a push-twist connecting portion and a rack clamping portion respectively arranged at both ends of the lock column, the push-twist connecting portion is connected to the push-twist, and the rack clamping portion is clamped to the rack.

[0008] Furthermore, an opening is provided on the push-twist connecting portion; the push-twist comprises a hand-pushing portion and an inserting portion, a hook is provided at the free end of the inserting portion, the inserting portion is inserted into the opening, and the hook is engaged with the opening.

[0009] Furthermore, the hook abuts against the locking sleeve.

[0010] As a preferred solution, the rack clamping portion has a planar portion, and the planar portion abuts against the rack.

[0011] Furthermore, the rack has a plurality of saw teeth arranged in sequence, each of the saw teeth includes a stop portion and an arc portion, and the planar portion abuts against the stop portion.

[0012] As a preferred solution, the lock sleeve further comprises a lock core accommodating cavity communicated with the lock hole, and when the lock column is engaged and locked with the lock hole, one end of the rack engaging portion is placed in the lock core accommodating cavity.

[0013] Furthermore, a spring is provided in the lock core accommodating cavity.

[0014] As a preferred solution, the connecting part further comprises a decorative cover, which is connected to the indoor part and is provided with a through hole, through which the plug-in part passes to engage with the opening, and the push part is located on the outside of the decorative cover.

[0015] As a preferred solution, there are two locking assemblies, which are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the connecting portion.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present invention are:

[0017] The present invention provides a saddle-type window air conditioner, wherein a locking assembly is arranged on a length-adjustable connection part, and the locking assembly includes a lock sleeve, a lock core, a push knob and a rack. The lock sleeve is arranged on an indoor connection box or an outdoor connection box located on the outside, and the rack is arranged on an outdoor connection box or an indoor connection box located on the inside. The push knob is connected to the lock core and is used to push the lock core to move. When the lock core and the lock sleeve are locked by clamping, the indoor connection box and the outdoor connection box can move relative to each other, so that the length of the connection part is extended or shortened; when the lock core is separated from the lock sleeve, the indoor connection box and the outdoor connection box cannot move away from each other, but can only move toward each other under the action of an external force, so as to achieve the locking of the connection part. The locking assembly has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0018] After reading the specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, other features and advantages of the present invention will become more clear. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a saddle-type window air conditioner of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 The structure of the connecting part of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of an embodiment of a locking assembly of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the top view of the lock sleeve embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 It is a side structural schematic diagram of a lock sleeve embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 It is a side structural schematic diagram of a lock core embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 It is a side view structural diagram of the push-twist device of the present invention;

[0028] Fig. 9 The structure of the connecting part of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0029] Fig.10 The structure of the locking assembly embodiment of the present invention is schematically shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0030] Fig.11 The structure of the locking assembly embodiment of the present invention is schematically shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0031] Fig.12 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the locking assembly of the present invention in a locked state;

[0032] Fig.13 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the locking assembly of the present invention in a free state.

[0033] Among them, 100-outdoor part, 200-indoor part, 300-connecting part, 310-indoor connecting box, 320-outdoor connecting box, 321-flange, 330-slide rail, 340-decorative cover, 341-through hole, 400-locking assembly, 410-push and twist, 411-hand push part, 412-plug-in part, 4121-hook, 420-lock sleeve, 421-lock hole, 422-lock core accommodating cavity, 430-lock core, 431-lock column, 432-push and twist connecting part, 4321-opening, 433-rack clamping part, 4331-first end of rack clamping part, 4332-second end of rack clamping part, 4333-plane part, 440-spring, 450-rack, 451-serrated teeth, 4511-stop part, 4512-arc-shaped part;

[0034] L is the length direction of the connecting part, W is the width direction of the connecting part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer" and the like indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, which are only for the convenience of description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0037] The present invention discloses a saddle-type window air conditioner, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , including an indoor part 200, an outdoor part 100 and a connecting part 300. The connecting part 300 is used to connect the indoor part 200 and the outdoor part 100 together. The indoor part 200 is located on the indoor side, and the outdoor part 100 is located on the outdoor side. The connecting part 300 separates the indoor part 200 from the outdoor part 100, effectively reducing indoor noise. In addition, the indoor part 200 and the outdoor part 100 are located on the same side of the connecting part 300. When the window air conditioner is installed, the connecting part 300 is located on the window, and the indoor part 200 and the outdoor part 100 are respectively located below the window to avoid blocking sunlight and improve user comfort.

[0038] The connection part 300 includes an indoor connection box 310 and an outdoor connection box 320 which are nested with each other. The indoor connection box 310 is connected to the indoor part 200, and the outdoor connection box 320 is connected to the outdoor part 100. A sliding member is provided between the indoor connection box 310 and the outdoor connection box 320. The indoor connection box 310 and the outdoor connection box 320 reciprocate along the sliding member to achieve adjustable length of the connection part 300 for easy installation. In this embodiment, the sliding member is provided on the left and right sides of the indoor connection box 310 and the outdoor connection box 320. Of course, in other embodiments, the sliding member can also be provided on the upper and lower sides of the indoor connection box 310 and the outdoor connection box 320.

[0039] The installation steps of the saddle-type window air conditioner are:

[0040] stretching the connecting portion 300 to its longest dimension;

[0041] Place the saddle-type window air conditioner on the window, with the connecting portion 300 abutting against the window frame, the indoor portion 200 being located on the indoor side, and the outdoor portion 100 being located on the outdoor side;

[0042] The size of the connecting part 300 is shortened so that the indoor part 200 abuts against the indoor wall, and the outdoor part 100 abuts against the outdoor wall.

[0043] The indoor connection box 310 can be located on the outside of the outdoor connection box 320, or on the inside of the outdoor connection box 320. As a preferred embodiment, the indoor connection box 310 is arranged on the outside of the outdoor connection box 320. In this way, when the window air conditioner is installed, it is not easy for the user to see the sliding part between the indoor connection box 310 and the outdoor connection box 320 from the indoor, making the product more beautiful.

[0044] There are two ways to implement the sliding part. The first one is to refer to Figure 2 and Fig. 9 , the sliding member adopts a finished slide rail 330 that can be purchased on the market, one side of the slide rail 330 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the indoor connection box 310, and the other side of the slide rail 330 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the outdoor connection box 320. By dragging the indoor part 200 or the outdoor part 100, the indoor connection box 310 and the outdoor connection box 320 can be relatively moved along the slide rail 330 to adjust the length of the connection part 300; the second type: the sliding member includes a guide groove and a guide rail (not shown) that reciprocates along the guide groove. The guide groove is fixedly arranged on the inner wall of the indoor connection box 310, and the guide rail is fixedly arranged on the outer wall of the outdoor connection box 320. By dragging the indoor part 200 or the outdoor part 100, the guide rail can slide along the guide groove, thereby causing relative movement between the indoor connection box 310 and the outdoor connection box 320 to adjust the length of the connection part 300. The sliding member of this embodiment adopts a slide rail 330.

[0045] A decorative cover 340 is fixed to the outside of the indoor connection box 310 by screws or plugging. The decorative cover 340 is fixedly connected to the indoor part 200 by screws or welding. The decorative cover 340 covers the indoor connection box 310, the outdoor connection box 320 and sliding parts to make the product more beautiful.

[0046] The saddle-type window air conditioner also includes a locking assembly 400, referring to Figures 2 to 4 ,in Figure 2 In order to facilitate understanding of the matching structure between the locking assembly 400 and the connecting part 300, the push knob 410 is disengaged from the through hole 341, and the matching between the lock core 430 and the rack 450 is shown. The locking assembly 400 includes a lock sleeve 420, a lock core 430, a push knob 410 and a rack 450; the lock sleeve 420 is arranged on the indoor connection box 310 or the outdoor connection box 320 located on the outside, and is provided with a lock 421 hole; the rack 450 is arranged on the outdoor connection box 320 or the indoor connection box 310 located on the inside; the push knob 410 is connected to the lock core 430 and is used to push the lock core 430 to move; the lock core 430 is provided with a lock column 431, and the lock column 431 is locked in engagement with the lock hole 421. When the lock column 431 is locked in engagement with the lock hole 421, this state is defined as the locking state of the locking assembly 400, refer to Fig.12, the lock cylinder 430 is separated from the rack 450, and the indoor connection box 310 and the outdoor connection box 320 can move relative to each other to extend or shorten the connection part 300; when the lock cylinder 431 is separated from the lock hole 421, this state is defined as the free state of the locking assembly 400, refer to Fig.13 The lock core 430 is engaged with the rack 450, and the indoor connection box 310 and the outdoor connection box 320 cannot move away from each other, but can only move toward each other under the action of external force. That is, the connecting part 300 cannot be extended at this time, but can only be shortened under the action of external force, thereby achieving the locking of the connecting part 400.

[0047] When the indoor connection box 310 is arranged outside the outdoor connection box 320, the lock sleeve 420 is connected to the indoor connection box 310, and the rack 450 is connected to the outdoor connection box 320; when the indoor connection box 310 is arranged inside the outdoor connection box 320, the lock sleeve 420 is connected to the outdoor connection box 320, and the rack 450 is connected to the indoor connection box 310. This embodiment is described by taking the indoor connection box 310 being located outside the outdoor connection box 320 as an example.

[0048] The structural diagram of the lock core 430 is shown in FIG. Figure 4 and Figure 7 ,in, Figure 7 The side view of the middle lock core 430 is viewed from the second end 4332 of the rack clamping portion. The lock core 430 includes a lock column 431 and a push-twist connection portion 432 and a rack clamping portion 433 respectively disposed at the upper and lower ends of the lock column 431. The push-twist connection portion 432 is used to connect with the push-twist 410, and the rack clamping portion 433 is used to clamp with the rack 450. In this embodiment, the push-twist connection portion 432 is a flat plate structure, which is provided with an opening 4321 for clamping with the push-twist 410. The rack clamping portion 433 includes a first end 4331 of the rack clamping portion and a second end 4332 of the rack clamping portion. The first end 4331 of the rack clamping portion is a cylindrical structure, which is used to clamp with the rack 450; the second end 4332 of the rack clamping portion is also a cylindrical structure, which is used to adapt to the lock sleeve 420.

[0049] The structural diagram of the push-twist 410 is shown in FIG. Figure 4 and Figure 8 The push knob 410 includes a hand push portion 411 and a plug-in portion 412. The hand push portion 411 is a flat plate structure for users to push by hand. Preferably, a plurality of spaced ribs are provided on the upper surface of the hand push portion 411 to increase friction and facilitate operation. A hook 4121 is provided at the free end of the plug-in portion 412, and the plug-in portion 412 is inserted into the opening 4321. The hook 4121 is engaged with the opening 4321 to connect the push knob 410 and the lock core 430 as a whole.

[0050] The upper surface of the decorative cover 340 is provided with a through hole 431. When the locking assembly 400 is installed, the lock core 430 is located on the inner side of the decorative cover 340, the opening 4321 on the push-twist connecting portion 432 is directly opposite to the through hole 341, the plug-in portion 412 passes through the through hole 341, the hook 4121 is engaged with the opening 4321, and the push portion 411 is located on the outer side of the decorative cover 340. Fig.10 and Fig.11 Preferably, the lower surface of the hand-pushing portion 411 fits with the outer surface of the decorative cover 340, and the upper surface of the push-twist connecting portion 432 fits with the inner surface of the decorative cover 340. When the hand-pushing portion 411 is pushed, the hand-pushing portion 411 drives the lock core 430 to slide along the decorative cover 340, making the overall movement mechanism more stable and less likely to shake.

[0051] As a preferred embodiment, the number of the openings 4321 is two, and the number of the plug-in portions 412 is also correspondingly set to two, so that the connection between the push knob 410 and the lock core 430 is more reliable and the movement is smoother.

[0052] As a preferred embodiment, refer to Fig.11 The lower end surface of the hook 4121 abuts against the upper surface of the lock sleeve 420, so that the lock sleeve 420 plays a certain supporting role on the push knob 410, preventing the push knob 410 from being displaced downward after being pressed, causing the decorative cover 340 to be deformed and affecting the smoothness of the movement of the locking assembly 400.

[0053] The structural diagram of the lock sleeve 420 is shown in FIG. Figures 3 to 6 ,in, Figure 8 The side view of the middle lock sleeve 420 is viewed from the side close to the lock hole 421. The lock sleeve 420 also includes a lock core accommodating chamber 422 connected to the lock hole 421. When the lock column 431 is locked with the lock hole 421, the second end 4332 of the rack clamping portion is placed in the lock core accommodating chamber 422. Specifically, the lock sleeve 420 is fixed to the outer surface of the indoor connection box 310 by screws. The indoor connection box 310 is provided with an opening ' (not marked) for the lock core accommodating chamber 422 to penetrate, and the lock core accommodating chamber 422 passes through the opening '. The lock column 431 is located at the opening ', and the lock column 431 is engaged or separated with the lock hole 421 by pushing the push-twist 410. The rack clamping portion 433 is located between the indoor connection box 310 and the outdoor connection box 320.

[0054] As a preferred embodiment, a spring 440 is provided in the lock core accommodating cavity 422. When the matching relationship between the lock column 431 and the lock hole 421 changes from the engaging state to the separating state, the spring 440 resets the lock core 430. Fig.13 Under the action of the spring 400 , the first end 4331 of the rack clamping portion always remains in a state of clamping with the rack 450 .

[0055] The rack 450 is fixed to the upper surface of the outdoor connection box 320 by screws. The rack 450 is arranged along the length direction of the outdoor connection box (that is, the length direction L of the connection part). The rack 450 has a plurality of saw teeth 451 arranged in sequence. Each saw tooth 451 includes a stopper 4511 and an arcuate portion 4512. The arcuate portion 4512 is closer to the outdoor part 100 than the stopper 4511. When the locking assembly 400 is in a free state, the first end 4331 of the rack clamping portion abuts against the stopper 4511. In this way, the connection part 300 cannot be extended any further, that is, the indoor connection box 310 and the outdoor connection box 320 cannot move in opposite directions. When an external force acts on the indoor connection box 310 or the outdoor connection box 320 to drive the two to move toward each other, the first end 4331 of the rack clamping portion moves along the arcuate portion 4512 in a direction away from the stopper 4511, so that the length of the connection part 300 is shortened.

[0056] As a preferred embodiment, a plane portion 4333 is provided on the first end 4331 of the rack clamping portion, and the plane portion 4333 abuts against the stop portion 4511, so that the connection between the lock core 130 and the rack 450 is more reliable and stable when clamped.

[0057] There are two locking assemblies 400, which are arranged at intervals along the width direction W of the connecting portion, which helps to improve reliability.

[0058] When installing a saddle-type window air conditioner, the steps are as follows:

[0059] Push the push knob 410 to lock the lock sleeve 420 and the lock core 430, separate the first end 4331 of the rack clamping portion from the rack 450, and stretch the connecting portion 300 to its longest size;

[0060] Push the push knob 410 to make the lock sleeve 420 and the lock core 430 free, and the first end 4331 of the rack clamping part abuts against the rack 450, and move the window air conditioner to the window sill;

[0061] The connecting part 300 can no longer be extended under the action of the spring 440, and the connecting part 300 can be shortened to a suitable size according to the size of the window sill, and the installation is completed. The locking assembly 400 makes the window air conditioner not easy to shake after installation, and has strong reliability.

[0062] The outdoor connection box 320 is provided with a flange 321 at one end close to the outdoor part 100 , and the flange 321 is fixedly connected to the outdoor part 100 by screws.

[0063] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A saddle-type window air conditioner, comprising an indoor part located on the indoor side, an outdoor part located on the outdoor side, and a connecting part provided between the indoor part and the outdoor part, characterized in that: The connection part includes an indoor connection box and an outdoor connection box which are mutually nested, the indoor connection box is connected to the indoor part, the outdoor connection box is connected to the outdoor part, and the indoor connection box and the outdoor connection box move relative to each other; The saddle-type window air conditioner also includes a locking assembly, which includes: A lock sleeve, which is arranged on the indoor connection box or the outdoor connection box located outside, and the lock sleeve is provided with a lock hole; A lock core, on which a lock column is provided, and the lock column is locked with the lock hole; A push-twist, which is connected to the lock core and is used to push the lock core to move; A rack, which is provided on the outdoor connection box or the indoor connection box located on the inner side; When the lock column is locked with the lock hole, the lock core is separated from the rack; When the lock column is separated from the lock hole, the lock core is engaged with the rack; The lock core further comprises a push-twist connection part and a rack clamping part respectively arranged at two ends of the lock column, the push-twist connection part is connected to the push-twist, and the rack clamping part is clamped to the rack; The push-twist connection portion is provided with an opening; The push knob comprises a hand-pushing part and an inserting part, a hook is provided at the free end of the inserting part, the inserting part is inserted into the opening, and the hook is engaged with the opening; The hook abuts against the lock sleeve; The rack clamping portion has a plane portion, and the plane portion abuts against the rack; The rack has a plurality of saw teeth arranged in sequence, each of the saw teeth comprises a stopper portion and an arc portion, and the plane portion abuts against the stopper portion.

2. The saddle-type window air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lock sleeve further comprises a lock core accommodating cavity communicated with the lock hole. When the lock column is locked with the lock hole, one end of the rack clamping portion is placed in the lock core accommodating cavity.

3. The saddle-type window air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that: A spring is also arranged in the lock core accommodating cavity.

4. The saddle-type window air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The connecting part also includes a decorative cover, which is connected to the indoor part and is provided with a through hole. The plug-in part passes through the through hole and is engaged with the opening. The push part is located on the outside of the decorative cover.

5. The saddle-type window air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that: The locking components are two and are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the connecting portion.

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