An air conditioner housing and its usage method

Abstract

An air conditioner housing and a usage method thereof according to the present invention include a base body and a middle frame. The middle frame is installed above the base body. A panel is installed on the top of the middle frame. End caps are installed on both sides of the middle frame. The end caps are detachable. The middle frame is slidably installed on the base body along the direction of the two end caps. In the present invention, the middle frame can slide left and right on the base body. When replacing components in the air conditioner, it is not necessary to remove the entire air conditioner, saving labor costs during maintenance. Moreover, the end caps can be detached. When overhauling the air conditioner, the end caps on both sides of the air conditioner can be removed for overhauling the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of air conditioners, and particularly to an air conditioner housing and a usage method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Chinese Patent with application number 201710039843.6 discloses a sliding cover type screw cap structure for an air conditioner, which includes a base, a middle frame, an air conditioner front panel and a screw cap. A connecting block with two connecting through holes pre-opened is formed at the end of the middle frame. Among them, the middle frame is connected to the base and the threaded holes preset on the inner bottom surface of the air conditioner front panel respectively through screws passing through the connecting through holes. The screw cap is cooperatively connected with the connecting block to block the two connecting through holes. The connecting block includes a limiting panel arranged on the upper side of one connecting through hole and a buckle panel with one connecting through hole. The screw cap of the present invention can fold the internal structure of the air conditioner (including the connection part where the middle frame is fixed to the base and the air conditioner front panel by screws) on a large area, and the moving direction of the screw cap is not parallel to the direction of screw tightening. At the same time, the screw cap does not need to be installed with special structures or clearance grooves, and the screw cap is fixed by buckles, making the installation and disassembly of the screw cap fast, simple and convenient.

[0003] Chinese Patent with application number 201521070059.4 discloses a locking structure between the base and the middle frame of a wall-mounted air conditioner, which includes a lock catch (2) arranged on the base (1) and a snap block (4) arranged at the corresponding position on the middle frame (3). The lock catch (2) has a locking part for clamping the snap block (4) and a wire clamping part for clamping the internal wires of the air conditioner. After adopting this structure, since the lock catch structure has a locking part for clamping the snap block and a wire clamping part for clamping the internal wires of the air conditioner, the base is buckled to the middle frame through the locking part, which can effectively improve the assembly efficiency and is also convenient for disassembly and assembly. In addition, the wire clamping part of the lock catch structure can clamp the internal wires of the air conditioner, making the internal wires of the air conditioner neatly arranged, improving the working stability of the air conditioner.

[0004] In the above patents, the base of the air conditioner is fixedly or snap-connected to the middle frame. When replacing the internal parts of the air conditioner, the whole air conditioner needs to be disassembled. Since the base of the air conditioner is suspended on the wall, the workload during disassembly is large and the disassembly is inconvenient. Moreover, the end cover cannot be disassembled, which is not convenient for repairing the air conditioner from the side. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide an air conditioner housing and a usage method thereof to solve the problems of difficult replacement of internal parts of existing air conditioners and difficult maintenance.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is realized as follows:

[0007] An air conditioner housing, comprising a base body and a middle frame. The middle frame is installed above the base body, a panel is installed on the top of the middle frame, end caps are installed on both sides of the middle frame, the end caps are detachable, and the middle frame is slidably installed on the base body along the directions of the two end caps.

[0008] Furthermore, a first extension structure and a second extension structure are respectively installed on the upper and lower sides of the base body, and both the first extension structure and the second extension structure are detachably connected to the base body.

[0009] After the first extension structure and the second extension structure are connected to the base body, they support the middle frame, enabling the middle frame to slide left and right on the first extension structure and the second extension structure.

[0010] Furthermore, the first extension structure includes two first extension plates and a first slideway. The two first extension plates are respectively installed on both sides of the first slideway, and a chute is provided on the first slideway.

[0011] Both ends of the first extension plate are respectively connected to the base body and the first slideway, and the chute in the first slideway supports the middle frame.

[0012] Furthermore, the second extension structure includes two second extension plates and a second slideway. A chute is provided on the second slideway, and a connecting head is provided on the contact surface between the second slideway and the base body. The middle frame can slide in the chutes of the second slideway and the first slideway.

[0013] The connecting head can be inserted into a matching hole in the base body to fix the second slideway. The chute in the second slideway supports the middle frame. The middle frame can move left and right in the chutes of the first slideway and the second slideway, exposing the components in the air conditioner for easy repair or replacement of the components in the air conditioner.

[0014] Furthermore, screw holes are provided on the second extension plate and the first extension plate, and both the second extension plate and the first extension plate are detachably connected to the base body.

[0015] The second extension plate and the first extension plate are respectively connected to the base body by screws, facilitating maintenance when the first extension structure or the second extension structure is damaged.

[0016] Furthermore, an installation frame is provided on the outer side of the middle frame, and outer ring sleeves are provided at both ends of the installation frame. The installation frame and the outer ring sleeves are detachably connected.

[0017] The middle frame and the mounting bracket are detachably connected, the end cover is detachably mounted on the outer ring sleeve, and the outer ring sleeve is detachably mounted at both ends of the middle frame.

[0018] Further, a lining plate is installed inside the mounting bracket, and a pin mounting head is provided at a position where the lining plate is close to the outer ring sleeve.

[0019] The pin mounting head fixes the panel, and the mounting bracket fixes the panel and the end cover on the middle frame.

[0020] Further, connecting pins are installed at both ends of the panel, and a fixing head is provided on one side of the panel in contact with the middle frame.

[0021] The connecting pins are fitted and installed with the pin mounting heads, and the connecting pins can be turned in the pin mounting heads, that is, the panel can be opened to expose the middle frame.

[0022] Further, elastic clamping heads are provided on the end cover.

[0023] The elastic clamping heads can be connected to the outer ring sleeve, which is convenient for disassembling the end cover, exposing the parts in the middle frame, and facilitating the replacement or repair of the parts in the middle frame.

[0024] Further, fixing holes are provided on the outer ring sleeve to cooperate with the elastic clamping heads.

[0025] The elastic clamping heads are inserted into the fixing holes to detachably mount the end cover on the outer ring sleeve.

[0026] The present invention also provides a method for using an air conditioner base, including:

[0027] S1. When repairing or replacing parts of the air conditioner, open the panel, press the elastic clamping heads on the end cover to separate the end cover from the outer ring sleeve, and remove the end cover;

[0028] S2. Place the upper and lower ends of the middle frame in the chutes of the first slideway and the second slideway respectively, and push the middle frame to move the middle frame in the chute to expose the air conditioner parts on the base body;

[0029] S3. After replacing the parts of the air conditioner, reset the middle frame and the end cover.

[0030] Compared with the prior art, an air conditioner housing and a usage method thereof according to the present invention have the following advantages: The middle frame can slide left and right on the base body. When replacing components in the air conditioner, it is not necessary to remove the entire air conditioner, saving labor costs during maintenance. Moreover, the end covers can be disassembled. When overhauling the air conditioner, the end covers on both sides of the air conditioner can be removed for overhauling the air conditioner. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention will be briefly introduced below. Among them, the drawings are only used to show some embodiments of the present invention, rather than limiting all embodiments of the present invention thereto.

[0032] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 is an external structure view of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 is a top perspective view of the panel of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 4 is of the present invention Figure 3 partial enlarged view of part A in the present invention;

[0036] Figure 5 is a bottom perspective view of the panel of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 6 is of the present invention Figure 5 partial enlarged view of part B in the present invention;

[0038] Figure 7 is a perspective view of the end cover of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 8 is a perspective view of the mounting bracket of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 9 is of the present invention Figure 8 partial enlarged view of part C in the present invention;

[0041] Figure 10 is a perspective view of the base of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 11 is a front view of the first extension structure of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 12 is a perspective view of the first slideway of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 13 is a front view of the second extension structure of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 14is a three-dimensional diagram of the second slideway of the present invention;

[0046] Reference numerals:

[0047] 1-base body; 101-upper base; 102-lower base; 2-middle frame; 3-panel; 301-connecting pin; 302-fixing head; 4-end cover; 401-elastic clamp; 5-mounting frame; 501-inner lining plate; 502-pin mounting head; 6-outer ring sleeve; 601-fixing hole; 7-first epitaxial structure; 701-first epitaxial plate; 702-first slide; 703-slide; 8-second epitaxial structure; 801-second epitaxial plate; 802-second slide; 803-connecting head; 9-air outlet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] 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.

[0049] See attached Figure 1 With attached Figure 2 , an air conditioner shell, including a base body 1 and a middle frame 2, a middle frame 2 is installed on the top of the base body 1, a panel 3 is installed on the top of the middle frame 2, end covers 4 are installed on both sides of the middle frame 2, and air outlets 9 are arranged on the middle frame 2, the middle frame 2 can be slidably installed on the base body 1, and the end covers 4 can be detachably installed at both ends of the middle frame 2. After the end covers 4 are removed, the air conditioner parts on the base body 1 can be exposed, which is convenient for repairing the parts of the air conditioner near the end covers 4. The middle frame 2 can slide left and right on the base body 1, so that the parts in the air conditioner can be directly exposed, without removing the base body 1 as a whole, nor separating the middle frame 2 from the base body 1, pushing the middle frame 2 to move, exposing the parts that need to be replaced, and directly replacing the parts, saving the labor cost of air conditioning maintenance and reducing the difficulty of air conditioning maintenance.

[0050] See attached Figure 3 -Attached Figure 6 , connecting pins 301 are installed at both ends of the panel 3, and a fixing head 302 is provided on the side of the panel 3 in contact with the middle frame 2. The fixing head 302 is inserted into the matching hole in the middle frame 2 to fix the panel 3 to prevent the panel 3 from vibrating when the air conditioner is working. When the panel 3 needs to be opened, the panel 3 is pulled to disengage the fixing head 30 from the hole in the middle frame 2, that is, the panel 3 is separated from the middle frame 2, and the internal working condition of the air conditioner can be intuitively observed. A mounting frame 5 is installed at one end of the panel 3, and outer ring sleeves 6 are installed at both ends of the mounting frame 5. The outer ring sleeve 6 is detachably connected to the end cover 4.

[0051] See the appendix Figure 7 On the end cover 4, an elastic chuck 401 is provided, which can detachably connect the end cover 4 to the outer ring sleeve 6. Before the middle frame 2 slides left and right on the base body 1, the end cover 4 needs to be removed. Moreover, after the end cover 4 is removed, the air conditioner can be repaired from the side of the air conditioner. The elastic chuck 401 clamps the end cover 4 onto the outer ring sleeve 6.

[0052] See the appendix Figure 8 With the appendix Figure 9 Inside the mounting bracket 5, a lining plate 501 is installed. At the position where the lining plate 501 is close to the outer ring sleeve 6, a pin mounting head 502 is provided. The lining plate 501 fixedly supports the pin mounting head 502 and the outer ring sleeve 6. On the outer ring sleeve 6, a fixing hole 601 that cooperates with the elastic chuck 401 is provided. During installation, the end cover is inserted into the outer ring sleeve 6. Finally, the elastic chuck 401 extends out from the fixing hole 601 to fix the end cover 4. When disassembling, open the panel 3 to expose the elastic chuck 401, press the elastic chuck 401, so that the end cover 4 disengages from the outer ring sleeve 6, and the end cover 4 is removed. The mounting bracket 5 and the lining plate 501 are integrally formed. The pin mounting head 502 is installed in cooperation with the connecting pin 301. The connecting pin 301 can rotate in the pin mounting head 502 to drive the other end of the panel 3 to rotate. The mounting bracket 5 is connected to the middle frame 2 through the outer ring sleeve 6. The end cover 4 is clamped to the outer ring sleeve 6. The panel 3 is connected to the mounting bracket 5 through the pin mounting head 502, connecting the middle frame 2, the panel 3 and the end cover 4 into a whole.

[0053] See the appendix Figure 10 On both side ends of the base body 1, a first extension structure 7 and a second extension structure 8 are respectively installed. Both the first extension structure 7 and the second extension structure 8 are detachably connected to the base body 1. The first extension structure 7 and the second extension structure 8 increase the width of the base body 1, enabling the first extension structure 7 and the second extension structure 8 to support the middle frame 2 and allowing the middle frame 2 to slide left and right on the first extension structure 7 and the second extension structure 8, exposing the parts on the base body 1, facilitating the repair or replacement of the components in the air conditioner without having to remove the entire middle frame 2.

[0054] See the appendix Figure 11 With the appendix Figure 12, the first extension structure 7 includes two first extension plates 701 and a first slideway 702. The two first extension plates 701 are respectively installed on both sides of the first slideway 702. The two first extension plates 701 are respectively installed above the base body 1 near both ends of the end cover 4. A chute 703 is provided on the first slideway 702. The first extension plate 701 fixedly supports the first slideway 702. The middle frame 2 is placed in the chute 703. The middle frame 2 can move left and right in the chute 703 to expose the air conditioner components in the base body 1.

[0055] See the appendix Figure 13 And the appendix Figure 14 , the second extension structure 8 includes two second extension plates 801 and a second slideway 802. The two second extension plates 801 are respectively installed below the base body 1 near both ends of the end cover 4. The first extension structure 7 and the second extension structure 8 have similar structures. A chute 703 is provided on the second slideway 802. A connector 803 is provided on the contact surface between the second slideway 802 and the base body 1. A hole matching the connector 803 is provided on the base body 1. The connector 803 can be inserted into the hole provided on the base body 1, which increases the installation stability of the second extension structure 8 and prevents the middle frame 2 from getting stuck in the chutes 703 of the first slideway 702 and the second slideway 802 due to incorrect position during sliding. After the first extension structure 7 and the second extension structure 8 are connected to the base body 1, the overall width of the base body 1 is widened. The middle frame 2 is respectively placed in the chutes 703 of the first slideway 702 and the second slideway 802. By pushing the middle frame 2, the middle frame 2 can move left and right in the chute 703 to respectively expose the components at different positions in the air conditioner, reducing the difficulty of manual maintenance of the air conditioner.

[0056] The present invention also provides a usage method of an air conditioner base, including:

[0057] S1. When repairing or replacing components of the air conditioner, one end of the panel 3 is clamped to the middle frame 2 through the fixed head 302, and the other end of the panel 3 is connected to the pin mounting head 502 on the mounting bracket through the connecting pin 301. The connecting pin 301 can rotate in the pin mounting head 502. By opening the panel 3, the elastic chuck 401 can be exposed. By pressing the elastic chuck 401 on the end cover 4, the end cover 4 can be separated from the outer ring sleeve 6, and the end cover 4 can be removed to facilitate the inspection of the end parts of the air conditioner;

[0058] S2. The first epitaxial structure 7 and the second epitaxial structure 8 are respectively connected to the base body 1, increasing the width of the base body 1. The upper and lower ends of the middle frame 2 are respectively placed in the chutes 703 of the first slideway 702 and the second slideway 802. After removing the end cover 4, the two ends of the middle frame 2 are hollow. Push the middle frame 2 to make it move in the chute 703, exposing the air conditioner components on the base body 1, facilitating the replacement or repair of the air conditioner components;

[0059] S3. After the replacement of the air conditioner components is completed, reset the middle frame 2 and the end cover 4.

[0060] 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 should be subject to the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An air conditioner housing, comprising a base body (1) and a middle frame (2), the middle frame (2) is installed above the base body (1), a panel (3) is installed on the top of the middle frame (2), end caps (4) are installed on both sides of the middle frame (2), and an air outlet (9) is provided on the middle frame (2), characterized in that, The end cover (4) is detachable, and the middle frame (2) is slidably mounted on the base body (1) along the direction of the two end covers (4); first extension structures (7) and second extension structures (8) are respectively installed on the upper and lower sides of the base body (1), and both the first extension structure (7) and the second extension structure (8) are detachably connected to the base body (1); the first extension structure (7) includes two first extension plates (701) and a first slideway (702), the two first extension plates (701) are respectively installed on both sides of the first slideway (702), and a chute (703) is arranged on the first slideway (702); the second extension structure (8) includes two second extension plates (801) and a second slideway (802), a chute (703) is arranged on the second slideway (802), and a connecting head (803) is arranged on the contact surface between the second slideway (802) and the base body (1), and the middle frame (2) can slide in the chute (703) of the second slideway (802) and the first slideway (702); an installation frame (5) is arranged on the outer side of the middle frame (2), outer ring sleeves (6) are arranged at both ends of the installation frame (5), and the installation frame (5) and the outer ring sleeves (6) are detachably connected; an elastic clamping head (401) is arranged on the end cover (4).

2. The air conditioner housing according to claim 1, wherein Screw holes are arranged on the second extension plate (801) and the first extension plate (701), and both the second extension plate (801) and the first extension plate (701) are detachably connected to the base body (1).

3. The air conditioner housing according to claim 1, characterized in that, A lining plate (501) is installed on the inner side of the installation frame (5), and a pin installation head (502) is arranged near the outer ring sleeve (6) of the lining plate (501).

4. The air conditioner housing according to claim 1, characterized in that, Connecting pins (301) are installed at both ends of the panel (3), and a fixing head (302) is arranged on the side of the panel (3) in contact with the middle frame (2).

5. A housing of an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, Fixing holes (601) matched with the elastic clamping head (401) are arranged on the outer ring sleeve (6).

6. A method for using an air conditioner housing according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, Including: S1. When repairing the air conditioner or replacing parts, open the panel (3), press the elastic clamping head (401) on the end cover (4) to separate the end cover (4) from the outer ring sleeve (6), and remove the end cover (4); S2. Place the upper and lower ends of the middle frame (2) in the chutes (703) of the first slideway (702) and the second slideway (802) respectively, and push the middle frame (2) to move the middle frame (2) in the chute (703) to expose the air conditioner parts on the base body (1); S3. After replacing the air conditioner parts, reset the middle frame (2) and the end cover (4).

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