An air conditioner panel support structure and an air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention provides an air-conditioning panel support structure and an air conditioner. The air-conditioning panel support structure includes a support rod and a guide rail. The guide rail is arranged on one of the middle frame or the panel. One end of the support rod is slidably connected to the guide rail, and the other end of the support rod is rotatably arranged on the other of the middle frame or the panel. By providing the air-conditioning panel support structure, the panel can be automatically fixed after being opened, without the need for manual support, which is convenient to operate and makes the opening and closing efficiency of the panel higher. In addition, the air-conditioning panel support structure of the present invention has a simple structure, is easy to process, and has a wide range of applications.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and more particularly, to an air conditioner panel support structure and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] The panel support structure has always been one of the important structures of air conditioners. Not only do users often come into contact with it, but the effectiveness and convenience of the support also affect the efficiency of after-sales maintenance and installation. Currently, a support structure with a hinge boss is mainly used, and some also use a support rod structure. However, most of the support rod structures require manual support to ribs or buckles after the panel is opened. For example, in the patent application No. 201310321162.0, titled "An Air Conditioner Indoor Unit Panel Support Structure and an Air Conditioner Indoor Unit", the panel support structure includes a panel and a housing. At least one support rod is provided between the housing and the panel. The fixed end of the support rod is rotatably connected to the panel, and a clamping portion is provided on the housing. The free end of the support rod is clamped in the clamping portion to support the panel when the panel is opened; during use, after the panel needs to be opened, the support rod needs to be manually rotated, which is cumbersome to operate and results in poor user experience.

[0003] Therefore, providing a support structure that does not require manual support after the panel is opened can make the panel opening and closing more efficient and improve user satisfaction. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The problem solved by the present invention is that the panel support structure in the prior art requires users to manually rotate the support structure, which is cumbersome to operate.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides an air conditioner panel support structure, including a support rod and a guide rail. The guide rail is provided on one of the middle frame or the panel, and one end of the support rod is slidably connected to the guide rail, and the other end of the support rod is rotatably provided on the other of the middle frame or the panel. By providing the panel support structure on the air conditioner, as the panel is opened, one end of the support rod rotates, and the other end automatically slides along the guide rail and is finally limited and fixed, without the need for manual operation, making the panel opening and closing more efficient.

[0006] Preferably, the guide rail is provided on the lower surface of the panel; one end of the support rod is provided on the upper surface of the middle frame. This setting can make the guide rail tilt at a certain angle as the panel is opened. Therefore, the support rod connected to the guide rail can slide obliquely along the guide rail under the action of gravity, which not only makes the operation convenient and labor-saving, but also can improve the service life of the air conditioner panel support structure.

[0007] Further, a first rotating shaft is provided at one end of the support rod close to the middle frame; a limiting groove is provided at a position corresponding to the first rotating shaft on the middle frame; during assembly, the limiting groove is used to accommodate the first rotating shaft. By providing the limiting groove, not only can the connection and fixation between the support rod and the middle frame be realized, but also the rotation requirement of the support rod can be satisfied; in addition, the limiting groove has a simple structure, is convenient for production and processing, and has a wide application range.

[0008] Furthermore, a first guiding angle and a stop are respectively provided on both sides of the limiting groove. By providing the first guiding angle, the opening of the limiting groove is larger, which is beneficial to the quick assembly of the support rod and the limiting groove, and improves the use convenience; at the same time, by providing the stop, it can effectively prevent the support rod from falling off the limiting groove during the rotation process, and improves the use stability.

[0009] Further, a second rotating shaft is provided at one end of the support rod close to the guide rail. The guide rail includes a closed track, and a sliding part is formed inside the track by hollowing. The second rotating shaft is partially placed in the sliding part for limiting and sliding. This setting not only ensures the firm connection between the support rod and the guide rail, but also can adjust the lengths of the track and the sliding part according to the designed opening degree of the panel. The structure is simple and convenient for machining.

[0010] Further, the second rotating shaft is perpendicular to the support rod, and a rotating shaft guiding angle is further provided at the end of the second rotating shaft, which is convenient for the assembly of the second rotating shaft and the guide rail.

[0011] Furthermore, there are 2 guide rails, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the second rotating shaft. This setting can limit both the left and right sides of the second rotating shaft, avoid the support rod from falling off from the left and right directions during the up and down sliding process, improve the operation stability of the equipment, and is both beautiful and practical.

[0012] Further, the radian of the guide rail is the same as that of the panel; by making the guide rail and the panel have the same radian, the guide rail and the panel are closely attached, and the assembly tightness is improved. A limiting part is provided at one end of the guide rail close to the upper part of the panel, which is used for limiting and fixing the support rod after the panel is opened. This setting can ensure that when the panel is opened and the support rod slides below the limiting part, the panel falls under the action of gravity, so that the limiting part automatically falls and limits the second rotating shaft. The operation is simple, convenient, and highly practical.

[0013] Further, there are multiple limiting parts, and the limiting parts are provided on the panel. This setting can realize the multi-angle opening and closing positioning of the panel.

[0014] An air conditioner, the air conditioner includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, and the above-mentioned air conditioner panel support structure according to any one of the above is provided on the indoor unit. Further, two of the above-mentioned air conditioner panel support structures are provided on the indoor unit, and the air conditioner panel support structures are symmetrically arranged on the left and right at the ends of the panel. Further, three air conditioner panel support structures are provided on the indoor unit, and the air conditioner panel support structures are arranged in parallel on the panel. By providing two or three panel support structures on the air conditioner, not only the appearance of the air conditioner is symmetrical and beautiful, but also the support strength for the panel can be effectively improved, making the fixation between the panel and the middle frame more stable and reliable after the panel is opened, ensuring the safety of operations such as maintenance and cleaning. The advantages of the above-mentioned air conditioner and the above-mentioned panel support structure relative to the prior art are the same and will not be elaborated here.

[0015] Advantages of the present invention:

[0016] After the panel supported by the panel support structure of the present invention is opened, there is no need for manual operation, making the opening and closing efficiency of the panel higher;

[0017] The panel support structure of the present invention has a simple structure, is convenient for mechanical processing, has a low production cost, and is both practical and beautiful.

[0018] The panel support structure of the present invention can design the length of the guide rail according to the opening degree requirement of the panel, and has a wide application range. Description of the drawings

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the air conditioner described in the embodiment when the panel is opened;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the air conditioner described in the embodiment when the panel is closed;

[0021] Figure 3 For Figure 1 The partial enlarged view at A in

[0022] Figure 4 For Figure 1 The partial enlarged view at B in

[0023] Description of reference numerals:

[0024] Support rod - 1, guide rail - 2, middle frame - 3, panel - 4, first rotating shaft - 5, limit groove - 6, first guiding angle - 7, second rotating shaft - 8, rotating shaft guiding angle - 9, limiting part - 10, stop member - 11, bending assembly - 12. Detailed implementation manners

[0025] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable, the following detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention will be given with reference to the drawings.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] As Figure 1 , Figure 2 shown, an air conditioner panel support structure is provided on the panel 4 or the middle frame 3 of the air conditioner. The air conditioner further includes a wall-mounted board, a base, side plates, an air inlet grille, an evaporator, an evaporator bracket, an axial flow fan blade and other structures. Since its specific structure and assembly relationship are all prior arts, they will not be elaborated here.

[0028] An air conditioner panel support structure is provided between the panel 4 and the middle frame 3 of the air conditioner. The air conditioner panel support structure includes a support rod 1 and a guide rail 2. One end of the support rod 1 is provided with a first rotating shaft 5, and the other end of the support rod 1 is provided with a second rotating shaft 8. The first rotating shaft 5 is rotationally connected to the middle frame 3 through a limit groove 6. As a preference, one side of the limit groove 6 is provided with a first guiding angle 7 to facilitate the insertion of the support rod 1; the other side of the limit groove 6 is provided with a stop member 11. The stop member 11 is arc-shaped and inclined towards the side where the first guiding angle 7 is located, and is used to block the top of the limit groove 6 to prevent the support rod 1 from falling off the middle frame 3 when the panel 4 is opened, thereby improving the stability of the device.

[0029] The guide rail 2 is provided with a track. One end of the track is provided with a limit portion 10, and the other end of the track is provided with a bending assembly 12. A gap is left between the bending assembly 12 and the panel 4 to facilitate the assembly between the second rotating shaft 8 and the guide rail 2. As a preference, a groove is provided at the corresponding position of the middle frame 3 and the guide rail 2 to accommodate the guide rail 2 when the panel 4 is closed, so that the panel 4 and the middle frame 3 are completely fitted. As a preference, there are two guide rails 2 and they are arranged in parallel. The limit portion 10 has one or more. The limit portion 10 is adjacently arranged with the panel 4, and the diameter of the limit portion 10 is greater than the width of the sliding portion. This setting can make the second rotating shaft 8 naturally insert into the limit portion 10 after the panel 4 is opened without manual operation, and effectively prevent the panel 4 from naturally closing. As an example of the present invention, there are 3 limit portions 10, which are equally spaced on the guide rail 2.

[0030] Example 2

[0031] A panel support structure includes a support rod 1 and a guide rail 2. The guide rail 2 is provided on one of the middle frame 3 or the panel 4. One end of the support rod 1 is slidably connected to the guide rail 2, and the other end of the support rod 1 is rotatably provided on the other of the middle frame 3 or the panel 4. By providing the panel support structure on the air conditioner, as the panel 4 is opened, one end of the support rod 1 rotates, and the other end automatically slides along the guide rail 2 and is finally limited and fixed without manual operation, making the opening and closing of the panel 3 more efficient.

[0032] As an example of the present invention, the guide rail 2 is arranged on the upper surface of the middle frame 3, one end of the support rod 1 is arranged on the lower surface of the panel 4, and the other end of the support rod 1 is slidably connected to the guide rail 2. As another example of the present invention, the guide rail 2 is arranged on the lower surface of the panel 4; one end of the support rod 1 is arranged on the upper surface of the middle frame 3. This setting can make the guide rail 2 tilt as the panel 4 is opened, and the support rod 1 slidably connected to the guide rail 2 can slide along the inclined guide rail 2 under the action of gravity, which not only makes the operation convenient and labor-saving, but also can improve the service life of the air-conditioning panel support structure.

[0033] As Figure 3 , Figure 4 shown, first rotating shafts 5 and second rotating shafts 8 are respectively arranged at both ends of the support rod 1. As an example of the present invention, a first rotating shaft 5 is arranged at one end of the support rod 1 close to the middle frame 3, and a second rotating shaft 8 is arranged at one end of the support rod 1 close to the guide rail 2; a limiting groove 6 is arranged at a position corresponding to the first rotating shaft 5 on the middle frame 3; during assembly, the limiting groove 6 is used to accommodate the first rotating shaft 5. By arranging the limiting groove 6, the rotational connection between the support rod 1 and the middle frame 3 can be realized, and the structure of the limiting groove 6 is simple, convenient for production and processing, and has a wide application range. As an example of the present invention, first guiding angles 7 are arranged on both sides of the limiting groove 6 to facilitate the quick insertion of the support rod 1 into the limiting groove 6. Preferably, a first guiding angle 7 is arranged on one side of the limiting groove 6, and a stop member 11 is arranged on the other side of the limiting groove 6; preferably, the stop member 11 is semi-circular. By arranging the first guiding angle 7, the opening of the limiting groove 6 is larger, which is beneficial to the quick assembly of the support rod 1 and the limiting groove 6 and improves the use convenience; at the same time, by arranging the stop member 11, it can effectively prevent the support rod 1 from falling off the limiting groove 6 during the rotation process and improve the use stability. As another example of the present invention, the limiting groove 6 can be replaced by a limiting member in the shape of an "ear" or a "question mark". The first rotating shaft 5 is limited by the limiting member and rotates therein. Preferably, the limiting member is arranged in a groove of the middle frame 3, so as to ensure that the panel 4 and the middle frame 3 are completely fitted in the closed state. Preferably, the second rotating shaft 8 is perpendicularly arranged to the support rod 1, and a rotating shaft guiding angle 9 is further arranged at the end of the second rotating shaft 8, which is convenient for the second rotating shaft 8 to switch between the limiting part 10 and the sliding part when the panel 4 is opened or closed, and reduces the resistance. As another example of the present invention, a bending member capable of being bent by 90 degrees is arranged at the end of the second rotating shaft 8, and the bending member is collinear or perpendicular to the second rotating shaft 8; after the bending member and the second rotating shaft 8 are inserted into the guide rail 2 collinearly, the bending part is bent by 90 degrees to limit the second rotating shaft 8.

[0034] The guide rail 2 is arranged on the lower surface of the panel 4. One end of the guide rail 2 near the upper part of the panel 4 is provided with a limiting part 10 for limiting and fixing the support rod 1 after the panel 4 is opened. Preferably, the limiting part 10 is located on the track of the guide rail 2 on the side close to the panel 4 and away from the middle frame 3. This setting can ensure that when the panel 4 is opened and the support rod 1 slides to the lower part of the limiting part 10, the panel 4 drops under the action of gravity, so that the limiting part 10 automatically drops and limits the second rotating shaft 8. The operation is simple, convenient and highly practical. The radian of the guide rail 2 can be the same as or different from that of the panel 4. As an example of the present invention, the radian of the guide rail 2 is the same as that of the panel 4. This setting can make the guide rail 2 fit tightly with the panel 4 and improve the fastening of the assembly. The guide rail 2 is one or two. As an example of the present invention, there is 1 guide rail 2. Correspondingly, a bending part capable of bending 90 degrees is provided at the end of the second rotating shaft 8 of the support rod 1. After the bending part and the second rotating shaft 8 are collinear and inserted into the guide rail 2 together, the bending part is bent 90 degrees to limit the second rotating shaft 8.

[0035] Preferably, there are 2 guide rails 2, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the second rotating shaft 8 in the left-right direction. This setting can limit the left and right sides of the second rotating shaft 8, prevent the support rod 1 from falling off from the left and right directions of the guide rail 2 during the up and down sliding process, improve the operation stability of the equipment, and is both beautiful and practical.

[0036] The guide rail 2 includes a track and a sliding part formed by the hollow inside of the guide rail 2. As an example of the present invention, the guide rail 2 is a semi-closed arc ring, and the second rotating shaft 8 of the support rod 1 is limited and slides by partially tilting into the sliding part. This setting not only enables the sliding connection between the support rod 1 and the guide rail 2, but also can design the length parameters of the track and the sliding part according to the opening degree requirement of the panel 4, and the structure of the guide rail 2 is simple and convenient for machining. As a preferred example of the present invention, a bending component 12 is provided at the end of the guide rail 2, which is in a round hook shape. There is a gap between the bending component 12 and the panel 4, which is convenient for the second rotating shaft 8 to enter the sliding part from the gap, improving the disassembly and assembly efficiency of the panel support structure; at the same time, by setting the bending component 12, it can effectively prevent the second rotating shaft 8 from falling off from the sliding part, improving the stability and convenience of equipment use.

[0037] The guide rail 2 and the panel 4 are fixed by clamping or screwing, or the guide rail 2 and the panel 4 are integrally formed. A bending component 12 is provided at the end of the guide rail 2, and there is a gap between the bending component 12 and the panel 4. The second rotating shaft 8 of the support rod 1 enters the sliding part from the gap. The first rotating shaft 5 at the other end of the support rod 1 slides into the limiting groove 6 on the upper surface of the middle frame 3 through the first guiding angle 7, thus completing the assembly of the air conditioner panel support structure.

[0038] When the panel 4 is opened, the first rotating shaft 5 of the support rod 1 rotates within the limit groove 6. Meanwhile, the stop member 11 on the limit groove 6 limits and fixes the first rotating shaft 5 to prevent the support rod 1 from falling off the middle frame 3 during use. At the same time, the sliding portion on the guide rail 2 gradually tilts as the panel 4 is gradually opened, and the second rotating shaft 8 at the other end of the support rod 1 slides within the sliding portion. During this process, mainly the support rod 1 on the side away from the bending assembly 12 contacts the track, and at this time, the bending assembly 12 and the opening of the panel 4 are inclined upward, so the support rod 1 will not come out of the bending assembly 12. When the panel 4 slides to the specified opening degree, the second rotating shaft 8 also slides to the other end of the sliding portion. When the force applied to the panel 4 is stopped, the panel 4 moves downward under the action of gravity, and the limiting portion 10 on the guide rail 2 moves downward to limit the second rotating shaft 8, realizing the support and fixation of the panel 4 without additional manual operation and improving the opening and closing efficiency of the panel 4.

[0039] Embodiment 3

[0040] The present invention also discloses an air conditioner, which includes the above air-conditioning panel support structure, and the air-conditioning panel support structure is respectively connected to the panel 4 and the middle frame 3. The number of the air-conditioning panel support structures can be 2, which are symmetrically arranged at the left and right ends of the panel 4; the number of the air-conditioning panel support structures can be 3, and the air-conditioning panel support structures are arranged parallel to each other on the panel 4; as an example of the present invention, the 3 air-conditioning panel support structures are arranged at equal intervals. Preferably, the number of the air-conditioning panel support structures is 2. By providing 2 or 3 air-conditioning panel support structures on the air conditioner, not only the appearance of the air conditioner is symmetric and beautiful after it is opened, but also the fixation between the panel 4 and the middle frame 3 after the panel 4 is opened is more stable and reliable, ensuring the safety of operations such as maintenance and cleaning. The air conditioner can be a cabinet air conditioner, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a ceiling-mounted air conditioner, etc.; for the air conditioner, in addition to including the air-conditioning panel support structure, the air conditioner also includes air conditioner components such as cross-flow fan blades, motors, air duct components, and air-sweeping structures. Since the specific structures and specific assembly relationships of their related components are all prior arts, they will not be elaborated here.

[0041] It should be noted that the directional terms mentioned in the embodiments of the present invention are all based on the situation of the air conditioner under normal assembly and normal installation and placement. Among them, "up" refers to the upper direction or space of the air conditioner under normal assembly and normal installation and placement, "down" refers to the lower direction or space of the air conditioner under normal assembly and normal installation and placement, "horizontal" refers to the horizontal plane direction of the air conditioner under normal assembly and normal installation and placement, and terms such as "left", "right", "front", and "rear" are the same, which will not be elaborated here; the same as the conventional understanding, the "horizontal" direction is perpendicular to the "up and down" direction or the so-called "vertical" direction.

[0042] Although the present invention has been 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 panel support structure is provided between the panel (4) and the middle frame (3). Characterized in that, The air conditioner panel support structure includes a support rod (1) and a guide rail (2). The guide rail (2) is provided on one of the middle frame (3) or the panel (4). One end of the support rod (1) is slidably connected to the guide rail (2), and the other end of the support rod (1) is rotatably provided on the other of the middle frame (3) or the panel (4); The guide rail (2) is provided on the lower surface of the panel (4); One end of the support rod (1) is provided on the upper surface of the middle frame (3), and the other end of the support rod (1) is slidably connected to the guide rail (2); A first rotating shaft (5) is provided at one end of the support rod (1) close to the middle frame (3); A limit groove (6) is provided at the corresponding position of the middle frame (3) to the first rotating shaft (5); During assembly, the limit groove (6) is used to accommodate the first rotating shaft (5); A first guiding angle (7) is provided at one end of the limit groove (6), and a stop member (11) is provided at the other end of the limit groove (6). The stop member (11) is arc-shaped and inclined towards the side where the first guiding angle (7) is located. A second rotating shaft (8) is provided at one end of the support rod (1) close to the guide rail (2). The guide rail (2) includes a track, and the inside of the track is hollow to form a sliding part. The second rotating shaft (8) is partially placed in the sliding part for sliding. A bending assembly (12) is provided at the end of the guide rail (2). The bending assembly (12) is in a circular hook shape and has a gap with the panel (4); The radian of the guide rail (2) is the same as the radian of the panel (4); A limit part (10) is provided at one end of the guide rail (2) close to the upper part of the panel (4) for limiting and fixing the support rod (1) after the panel (4) is opened.

2. An air conditioner panel support structure according to claim 1, Characterized in that, The second rotating shaft (8) and the support rod (1) are perpendicularly arranged, and a rotating shaft guiding angle (9) is further provided at the end of the second rotating shaft (8) to facilitate the assembly of the second rotating shaft (8) and the guide rail (2).

3. An air conditioner panel support structure according to claim 1, Characterized in that, There are 2 guide rails (2), which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the second rotating shaft (8).

4. An air conditioner panel support structure according to claim 1, Characterized in that, There are multiple limit parts (10), and the limit parts (10) are provided on the guide rail (2).

5. An air conditioner, Characterized in that, The air conditioner includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, and the air conditioner panel support structure according to any one of claims 1-4 is provided on the indoor unit.

Images