Indoor unit and air conditioner having the same

Abstract

The present invention provides an indoor unit and an air conditioner having the same. The indoor unit comprises: a panel body, the panel body having an air inlet and a mounting recess, the mounting recess being located at one side of the air inlet; a driving part, the driving part being arranged in the mounting recess; a shielding part, the shielding part being movably connected to the panel body, the shielding part having a closing position for closing the air inlet, and a avoiding position for avoiding the air inlet, the driving part being used to drive the shielding part to be located at the closing position and the avoiding position. By arranging the driving part for driving the shielding part to be located at the closing position and the avoiding position in the mounting recess provided on the panel body, the driving part can be protected from moisture. At the same time, the technical solution of the present application does not require the addition of a metal aluminum shell to the driving part and the use of a glue injection process to seal it, thereby effectively reducing the production cost of the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air-conditioning equipment, and in particular to an indoor unit and an air conditioner having the same. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, the air inlet of the air conditioner is mainly divided into the normally open type and the covered closed type, and the closed type requires the addition of a driving mechanism to control the opening and closing state of the air inlet. The prior art generally adds a metal aluminum shell and uses glue to tightly wrap the entire electrical part of the product, so that the entire electrical part of the product is completely isolated from the outside world, thereby achieving a sealed and moisture-proof effect. This solution has complex processes, high costs, and low versatility. It is generally only applicable to high-precision electronic products and equipment, and has limitations. Summary of the invention

[0003] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide an indoor unit and an air conditioner having the same, so as to solve the problem of high cost of producing air conditioners in the prior art.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an indoor unit, comprising: a panel body, the panel body having an air inlet and a mounting recess, the mounting recess being located on one side of the air inlet; a driving unit, the driving unit being arranged in the mounting recess; a shielding unit, the shielding unit being movably connected to the panel body, the shielding unit having a closing position for closing the air inlet, and a avoiding position for avoiding the air inlet, the driving unit being used for driving the shielding unit to be located at the closing position and the avoiding position.

[0005] Furthermore, an electrical box installation area is provided at one end of the panel body, and the electrical box installation area is used to install the electrical box. Along the length direction of the panel body, the installation recess is located between the air inlet and the installation area. A wiring groove is opened on the panel body, and the wires connecting the drive unit and the electrical box are located in the wiring groove.

[0006] Furthermore, the first end of the wiring trough is arranged close to the installation recess, the second end of the wiring trough extends toward the electrical box installation area, and the distance between the two groove walls at the first end of the wiring trough is greater than the distance between the two groove walls at the rest of the wiring trough.

[0007] Furthermore, the first end of the wiring groove includes: a first groove wall, the first end of the first groove wall is arranged close to the mounting recess, and the second end of the first groove wall is extended along the width direction of the panel body; a second side wall, the second side wall is arranged opposite to the first groove wall, the distance between the first end of the second side wall and the mounting recess is greater than the distance between the first end of the first groove wall and the mounting recess, so that a wiring expansion opening is formed between the first end of the second side wall and the mounting recess, and the second end of the second side wall is extended along the width direction of the panel body.

[0008] Furthermore, the first end of the wiring groove includes a first groove wall and a second side wall, and the first groove wall includes: a first component segment, the first end of the first component segment is arranged close to the mounting recess, and the second end of the first component segment is extended along the width direction of the panel body; a second component segment, the first end of the second component segment is connected to the second end of the first component segment and is arranged at a first angle, and the second end of the second component segment is extended along the length direction of the panel body; a third component segment, the first end of the third component segment is connected to the second end of the second component segment and is arranged at a second angle, and the second end of the third component segment is extended along the width direction of the panel body.

[0009] Furthermore, the second side wall includes: a fourth segment, a first end of the fourth segment is arranged opposite to the first end of the second segment, and a second end of the fourth segment is gradually extended along the width direction of the panel body toward one side of the electrical box installation area.

[0010] Furthermore, the second side wall also includes: a fifth component segment, the first end of the fifth component segment is connected to the second end of the fourth component segment and is arranged at a third angle, the second end of the fifth component segment is extended along the width direction of the panel body, and the fifth component segment is arranged parallel to the third component segment.

[0011] Furthermore, the middle portion of the fourth component segment is arranged opposite to the connection between the first component segment and the second component segment.

[0012] Further, at least one of the first angle and the second angle is a right angle, and / or the third angle is an obtuse angle.

[0013] Furthermore, a limiting protrusion is provided on a side of the third group segment facing the second side wall.

[0014] Furthermore, the wiring trough is arranged near the top side of the panel body, and the wiring trough is located on the side of the panel body for installing the panel, and the wiring trough and the electrical box are arranged on the same side of the panel body.

[0015] Furthermore, the indoor unit further comprises: an air inlet grille, the air inlet grille is connected to the panel body, and the driving unit is located at one side of the air inlet grille.

[0016] According to another aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner is provided, comprising an indoor unit, wherein the indoor unit is the indoor unit described above.

[0017] By applying the technical solution of the present invention, a driving part for driving the shielding part to be located in a closed position and an avoidance position is arranged in an installation recess opened on the panel body, so that the driving part can be protected from moisture. At the same time, the technical solution of the present application does not require adding a metal aluminum shell to the driving part and sealing it with a glue injection process, thereby effectively reducing the production cost of the air conditioner. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The drawings constituting a part of the present application are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 It shows a schematic structural diagram of a first embodiment of an indoor unit according to the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 Shows Figure 1 The enlarged structural diagram at D in the middle;

[0021] Figure 3 It shows a schematic structural diagram of a second embodiment of an indoor unit according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a third embodiment of an indoor unit according to the present invention is shown;

[0023] Figure 5 Shows Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure at AA in the middle;

[0024] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of a fifth embodiment of an indoor unit according to the present invention is shown;

[0025] Figure 7 A structural schematic diagram of a sixth embodiment of an indoor unit according to the present invention is shown.

[0026] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0027] 10. Panel body; 11. Air inlet; 12. Installation recess; 13. Electrical box installation area; 14. Wiring trough;

[0028] 141, first groove wall; 1411, first component segment; 1412, second component segment; 1413, third component segment;

[0029] 142, second side wall; 1421, fourth component segment; 1422, fifth component segment;

[0030] 20. Driving unit;

[0031] 30. Expanding of wiring;

[0032] 40. Limiting protrusion;

[0033] 50. Air inlet grille. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0035] It should be noted that the terms used herein are only for describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present application. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form is also intended to include the plural form. In addition, it should be understood that when the terms "comprise" and / or "include" are used in this specification, it indicates the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components and / or combinations thereof.

[0036] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the terms used in this way can be interchangeable where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein, for example. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any of their variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0037] Now, exemplary embodiments according to the present application will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments may be implemented in a variety of different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments described herein. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the present application thorough and complete, and to fully convey the concepts of these exemplary embodiments to those of ordinary skill in the art. In the accompanying drawings, for the sake of clarity, the thickness of the layers and regions may be enlarged, and the same reference numerals are used to represent the same devices, and thus their descriptions will be omitted.

[0038] Combination Figures 1 to 7 As shown, according to a specific embodiment of the present application, an indoor unit is provided.

[0039] Specifically, Figure 5As shown, the indoor unit includes a panel body 10, a driving unit 20 and a shielding unit. The panel body 10 has an air inlet 11 and a mounting recess 12, and the mounting recess 12 is located at one side of the air inlet 11. The driving unit 20 is arranged in the mounting recess 12. The shielding unit is movably connected to the panel body 10, and the shielding unit has a closing position for closing the air inlet 11, and a avoiding position for avoiding the air inlet 11. The driving unit 20 is used to drive the shielding unit to be located at the closing position and the avoiding position.

[0040] By applying the technical solution of the present invention, a driving part for driving the shielding part to be located in a closed position and an avoidance position is arranged in an installation recess opened on the panel body, so that the driving part can be protected from moisture. At the same time, the technical solution of the present application does not require adding a metal aluminum shell to the driving part and sealing it with a glue injection process, thereby effectively reducing the production cost of the air conditioner.

[0041] Furthermore, if Figure 6 and Figure 4 As shown, an electrical box installation area 13 is provided at one end of the panel body 10. The electrical box installation area 13 is used to install the electrical box. Along the length direction of the panel body 10, the installation recess 12 is located between the air inlet 11 and the electrical box installation area 13. A wiring groove 14 is provided on the panel body 10, and the wires connecting the drive unit 20 and the electrical box are located in the wiring groove 14. This arrangement prevents the drive unit arranged in the installation recess 12 from being damp, and at the same time, by concentrating the wires connecting the drive unit 20 and the electrical box in the wiring groove 14, the arrangement of the wires is safer and more efficient.

[0042] Specifically, Figure 1 As shown, the first end of the wiring groove 14 is arranged near the mounting recess 12, and the second end of the wiring groove 14 extends toward the electrical box mounting area 13. The distance between the two groove walls at the first end of the wiring groove 14 is greater than the distance between the two groove walls at the rest of the wiring groove 14. This arrangement makes the wiring groove 14 reasonably distributed and has the function of accommodating the wires connecting the drive unit 20 and the electrical box.

[0043] like Figure 2As shown, the first end of the wiring groove 14 includes a first groove wall 141 and a second side wall 142. The first end of the first groove wall 141 is arranged close to the mounting recess 12, and the second end of the first groove wall 141 is extended along the width direction of the panel body 10. The second side wall 142 is arranged opposite to the first groove wall 141. The distance between the first end of the second side wall 142 and the mounting recess 12 is greater than the distance between the first end of the first groove wall 141 and the mounting recess 12, so that a wiring expansion opening 30 is formed between the first end of the second side wall 142 and the mounting recess 12, and the second end of the second side wall 142 is extended along the width direction of the panel body 10. This arrangement can make the wiring groove 14 simple in structure and occupy a small space. At the same time, the arrangement of the wiring expansion opening 30 facilitates the arrangement and arrangement of the wires.

[0044] Furthermore, if Figure 2 As shown, the first groove wall 141 includes a first component section 1411, a second component section 1412 and a third component section 1413. The first end of the first component section 1411 is arranged near the mounting recess 12. The second end of the first component section 1411 is extended along the width direction of the panel body 10. The first end of the second component section 1412 is connected to the second end of the first component section 1411 and is arranged at a first angle, and the second end of the second component section 1412 is extended along the length direction of the panel body 10. The first end of the third component section 1413 is connected to the second end of the second component section 1412 and is arranged at a second angle, and the second end of the third component section 1413 is extended along the width direction of the panel body 10. Such an arrangement can make the structure of the first groove wall 141 simple, and reasonably utilize the space of the indoor unit. The arrangement of the angles (first angle, second angle) on the first groove wall 141 can play a role in guiding the distribution of the wires.

[0045] like Figure 2 As shown, the second side wall 142 includes a fourth component segment 1421. The first end of the fourth component segment 1421 is arranged opposite to the first end of the second component segment 1412. The second end of the fourth component segment 1421 is gradually extended along the width direction of the panel body 10 toward one side of the electrical box installation area 13. This arrangement makes the structure of the second side wall 142 simple and the distribution reasonable.

[0046] Specifically, the second side wall 142 further includes a fifth segment 1422. The first end of the fifth segment 1422 is connected to the second end of the fourth segment 1421 and is arranged at a third angle, the second end of the fifth segment 1422 is extended along the width direction of the panel body 10, and the fifth segment 1422 is arranged parallel to the third segment 1413. This arrangement makes the structure of the second side wall 142 simple and reasonably utilizes the space of the panel body 10.

[0047] Furthermore, the middle of the fourth component segment 1421 is arranged opposite to the connection between the first component segment 1411 and the second component segment 1412. This arrangement makes the fourth component segment 1421 correspond to the first component segment 1411, and together with other parts, forms a Z-shaped routing structure with a flared opening, making the arrangement of the wires more convenient and more regular.

[0048] Furthermore, at least one of the first angle and the second angle is a right angle, and the third angle is an obtuse angle. The technical solution of the present application can reasonably arrange the wires in the wiring trough 14 without causing the wires to be entangled.

[0049] In order to prevent the wire from escaping from the wiring groove 14 , a limiting protrusion 40 is provided on the side of the third segment 1413 facing the second side wall 142 .

[0050] Furthermore, the wiring groove 14 is arranged near the top side of the panel body 10, and the wiring groove 14 is located on the side of the panel body 10 for mounting the panel, and the wiring groove 14 and the electrical box are arranged on the same side of the panel body 10. The wiring groove 14 is arranged on the top side of the panel body 10, so that the wires connecting the driving unit 20 and the electrical box do not need to be turned over during the arrangement process of the panel body 10, thereby improving the efficiency of arranging the wires.

[0051] like Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the indoor unit further includes an air inlet grille 50. The air inlet grille 50 is connected to the panel body 10, and the driving unit 20 is located on one side of the air inlet grille 50. This arrangement allows the driving unit 20 to be located in a closed area formed by the air inlet grille 50 and the panel body 10, thereby preventing the driving unit 20 from being damp. Specifically, the driving unit 20 is located on one side of the air inlet grille 50, and the driving unit 20 avoids the air inlet 11 to achieve the function of preventing condensation.

[0052] In the present application, the shielding part includes a plurality of hinge structures. When the shielding part is in the closed position, the plurality of hinge structures shield the air inlet 11. When the shielding part is in the avoidance position, the plurality of hinge structures move to one side of the air inlet 11 and hide inside the panel body 10. This arrangement allows the shielding part to shield the air inlet 11 when it is in the closed position, preventing humid airflow from entering the indoor unit, thereby preventing the driving part 20 from getting wet.

[0053] In another embodiment of the present application, the shielding portion includes a rolling curtain structure. When the shielding portion is in the closed position, the plurality of rolling curtain structures shield the air inlet 11. When the shielding portion is in the avoidance position, the rolling curtain structure moves to one side of the air inlet 11 and is hidden inside the panel body 10. This arrangement makes the structure of the rolling curtain simple and reliable.

[0054] The indoor unit in the above embodiment can also be used in the technical field of air-conditioning equipment. That is, according to another aspect of the present application, an air conditioner is provided, including an indoor unit, and the indoor unit is the indoor unit in the above embodiment.

[0055] In this embodiment, a "Z"-shaped wiring groove 14 is provided on one side of the top of the panel body 10, and a part of the wiring groove 14 is designed to be a flared structure, so that the wires can be placed neatly and efficiently, and there is no need to flip the panel body 10 during the arrangement process, thereby improving the efficiency of the wire arrangement. By providing a mounting recess 12 on the panel body 10, the drive unit 20 is placed in the mounting recess 12, which prevents the drive unit 20 from getting wet, and at the same time prevents users or maintenance personnel from touching the drive unit 20 due to misoperation during the disassembly and installation of the product, thereby preventing safety hazards.

[0056] The air inlet 11 of the air conditioner is composed of an air inlet grille 50 and a panel body 10. Since the driving unit 20 is located inside the air inlet grille 50, when the air inlet grille 50 is normally installed, the driving unit 20 is just in the mounting recess 12 on the panel body 10, and through the mutual cooperation with the air inlet grille 50 on the outside (the driving unit 20 is between the air inlet grille 50 and the panel body 10), the driving unit 20 is completely hidden in the mounting recess 12. The mounting recess 12 is located outside the air inlet 11. Due to the sealing effect of the mounting recess 12 and its distribution position outside the air inlet 11, the driving unit 20 will not malfunction due to moisture when the air conditioner is running. A wiring groove 14 is designed on the top of the panel body 10 near the side of the electrical box. The wiring groove 14 is in a "Z" shape, and the inlet end is designed to be expanded. Because the wiring groove 14 is located on the front of the panel body 10, when the driving unit 20 in the air inlet grille 50 is routed, it is not necessary to flip the panel body 10 to directly route the wires, which greatly improves the efficiency of wiring and reduces labor costs. The driving unit 20 is completely hidden in the installation recess 12 to prevent users or maintenance and installation personnel from touching the driving unit 20 due to improper operation during installation and disassembly, which may cause safety hazards. Among them, the driving unit 20 can be a motor.

[0057] For ease of description, spatially relative terms such as "above", "above", "on the upper surface of", "above", etc. may be used here to describe the spatial positional relationship between a device or feature and other devices or features as shown in the figure. It should be understood that spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation described in the figure. For example, if the device in the accompanying drawings is inverted, the device described as "above other devices or structures" or "above other devices or structures" will be positioned as "below other devices or structures" or "below other devices or structures". Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below". The device can also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptions used here are interpreted accordingly.

[0058] In addition to the above, it should be noted that "one embodiment", "another embodiment", "embodiment", etc. mentioned in this specification refer to the specific features, structures or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment included in at least one embodiment generally described in this application. The same expression appearing in multiple places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Further, when describing a specific feature, structure or characteristic in conjunction with any embodiment, it is claimed that the realization of such feature, structure or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments also falls within the scope of the present invention.

[0059] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own emphasis. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0060] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An indoor unit, characterized in that: include: A panel body (10), the panel body (10) having an air inlet (11) and a mounting recess (12), the mounting recess (12) being located on one side of the air inlet (11); A driving unit (20), wherein the driving unit (20) is disposed in the mounting recess (12); a shielding portion, the shielding portion being movably connected to the panel body (10), the shielding portion having a closing position for closing the air inlet (11), and a avoiding position for avoiding the air inlet (11), the driving portion (20) being used to drive the shielding portion to be located at the closing position and the avoiding position; An electrical box installation area (13) is provided at one end of the panel body (10), and the electrical box installation area (13) is used to install the electrical box. Along the length direction of the panel body (10), the installation recess (12) is located between the air inlet (11) and the installation area (13). A wiring groove (14) is provided on the panel body (10), and a wire connecting the drive unit (20) and the electrical box is located in the wiring groove (14).

2. The indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first end of the wiring groove (14) is arranged close to the installation recess (12), and the second end of the wiring groove (14) is extended toward the electrical box installation area (13), and the distance between the two groove walls at the first end of the wiring groove (14) is greater than the distance between the two groove walls at other positions of the wiring groove (14).

3. The indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first end of the wiring trough (14) comprises: a first groove wall (141), wherein a first end of the first groove wall (141) is arranged close to the mounting recess (12), and a second end of the first groove wall (141) is extended along the width direction of the panel body (10); A second side wall (142), the second side wall (142) is arranged opposite to the first groove wall (141), the distance between the first end of the second side wall (142) and the mounting recess (12) is greater than the distance between the first end of the first groove wall (141) and the mounting recess (12), so that a wiring expansion opening (30) is formed between the first end of the second side wall (142) and the mounting recess (12), and the second end of the second side wall (142) is extended along the width direction of the panel body (10).

4. The indoor unit according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The first end of the wiring groove (14) comprises a first groove wall (141) and a second side wall (142), wherein the first groove wall (141) comprises: A first assembly segment (1411), wherein a first end of the first assembly segment (1411) is disposed close to the mounting recess (12), and a second end of the first assembly segment (1411) is disposed extending along a width direction of the panel body (10); A second component segment (1412), wherein a first end of the second component segment (1412) is connected to a second end of the first component segment (1411) and is arranged at a first angle, and the second end of the second component segment (1412) is extended along a length direction of the panel body (10); A third component segment (1413), wherein the first end of the third component segment (1413) is connected to the second end of the second component segment (1412) and is arranged at a second angle, and the second end of the third component segment (1413) is extended along the width direction of the panel body (10).

5. The indoor unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second side wall (142) comprises: A fourth component segment (1421), wherein the first end of the fourth component segment (1421) is arranged opposite to the first end of the second component segment (1412), and the second end of the fourth component segment (1421) is gradually extended along the width direction of the panel body (10) toward one side of the electrical box installation area (13).

6. The indoor unit according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second side wall (142) further includes: A fifth component segment (1422), wherein the first end of the fifth component segment (1422) is connected to the second end of the fourth component segment (1421) and is arranged to have a third angle, the second end of the fifth component segment (1422) is extended along the width direction of the panel body (10), and the fifth component segment (1422) is arranged parallel to the third component segment (1413).

7. The indoor unit according to claim 5, characterized in that: The middle portion of the fourth component segment (1421) is arranged opposite to the connection between the first component segment (1411) and the second component segment (1412).

8. The indoor unit according to claim 6, characterized in that: At least one of the first angle and the second angle is a right angle, and / or the third angle is an obtuse angle.

9. The indoor unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: A limiting protrusion (40) is provided on a side of the third component segment (1413) facing the second side wall (142).

10. The indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wiring trough (14) is arranged close to the top side of the panel body (10), and the wiring trough (14) is located on the side of the panel body (10) used for installing the panel, and the wiring trough (14) and the electrical box are arranged on the same side of the panel body (10).

11. The indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The indoor unit further comprises: An air inlet grille (50), the air inlet grille (50) is connected to the panel body (10), and the driving unit (20) is located on one side of the air inlet grille (50).

12. An air conditioner, comprising an indoor unit, characterized in that: The indoor unit is the indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

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