A snap - fit component and an air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention provides a snap connection component and an air conditioner, relating to the technical field of air conditioner structure assembly. The snap connection component is used to connect a first fitting and a second fitting, and includes: a first snap member for being fixed on the first fitting; a second snap member for being fixed on the second fitting; and a clip that is snap-connected to the first snap member and the second snap member respectively. By providing the first snap member, the second snap member and the clip, the first snap member and the second snap member are respectively fixed on the first fitting and the second fitting, and the first snap member and the second snap member are snap-connected through the clip. When the snap connection component is snap-connected and detached multiple times, the clip is easy to replace in case of damage, and there is no need to replace the entire first fitting and the second fitting.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioner structure assembly, and particularly to a clamping component and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] For existing air conditioners, some fittings are detachably connected by clamping. For example, between the panel and the middle frame, they are clamped through buckles and slots to achieve detachable connection between the panel and the middle frame. The user can flip up the panel to open it, and close the panel downward and clamp it with the middle frame to achieve fixed connection between the panel and the middle frame.

[0003] However, the existing buckle components and fittings such as the air conditioner panel are of an integral structure. When the number of clamping and detachment of the buckle is relatively large, the buckle or the slot is deformed due to multiple abrasions, especially the abrasion degree of the buckle part is relatively large. In the light case, the clamping is not firm, vibrations occur during the operation of the air conditioner and noise is generated; in the severe case, durability failure occurs, the fittings of the air conditioner lose clamping fixation, resulting in structural separation. It is necessary to replace the entire fitting to solve the problem of abrasion of the clamping part, and the maintenance cost is high. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention provides a clamping component and an air conditioner to solve the defect that the buckle component in the prior art is prone to abrasion, reducing the clamping firmness and even causing durability failure in severe cases, and to realize a clamping component and an air conditioner.

[0005] The present invention provides a clamping component for connecting a first fitting and a second fitting, including:

[0006] A first clamping part for being fixed on the first fitting;

[0007] A second clamping part for being fixed on the second fitting;

[0008] Clips respectively clamping and connecting with the first clamping part and the second clamping part.

[0009] According to the clamping component provided by the present invention, the first clamping part is provided with a first insertion part, and the clip is used to be inserted into the first insertion part and clamp and connect with the first clamping part.

[0010] According to the clamping component provided by the present invention, a first stop part is provided on the side wall of the insertion end of the clip, and a second stop part for clamping with the first stop part is provided in the first insertion part.

[0011] According to the clamping component provided by the present invention, the clip includes an elastic piece, the elastic piece is bent in sequence to form a slot, and the first stop part includes the slot;

[0012] The second stop portion includes an edge portion for snap - fitting with the card slot.

[0013] According to the snap - fitting component provided by the present invention, the clip is provided with a second insertion portion in the direction opposite to the direction of inserting into the first insertion portion, and the second snap - fitting member is for inserting into the second insertion portion and snap - connecting with the clip.

[0014] According to the snap - fitting component provided by the present invention, a third stop portion is provided at the insertion end of the second snap - fitting member, and a fourth stop portion for snap - fitting with the third stop portion is provided in the second insertion portion.

[0015] According to the snap - fitting component provided by the present invention, the clip includes two first elastic pieces arranged oppositely, and a slot is formed between the two first elastic pieces. The second insertion portion includes the slot.

[0016] According to the snap - fitting component provided by the present invention, the clip further includes a second elastic piece fixedly arranged on the first elastic piece. A protrusion is provided on the side of the second elastic piece facing the slot, and a step or groove for snap - fitting with the protrusion is provided at the insertion end of the second snap - fitting member.

[0017] According to the snap - fitting component provided by the present invention, the first elastic piece is provided with a through - hole, and a part of the inner edge of the through - hole is fixedly connected to the second elastic piece.

[0018] According to the snap - fitting component provided by the present invention, the second snap - fitting member includes a plug board. One side of the plug board is for fixedly connecting with the second fitting, and the other side of the plug board is for inserting into the second insertion portion and snap - connecting with the clip.

[0019] According to the snap - fitting component provided by the present invention, the second snap - fitting member further includes a side plate. One side of the side plate is fixedly connected to the plug board, and the other side of the side plate is fixedly connected to the second fitting.

[0020] According to the snap - fitting component provided by the present invention, there are at least two side plates. The two side plates are located on both sides of the plug board, and the two side plates are for restricting the sliding of the clip along the direction perpendicular to the insertion direction of the plug board.

[0021] According to the snap - fitting component provided by the present invention, a notch is provided on the side plate, and the side of the first elastic piece close to the side plate is adapted to be inserted into the notch.

[0022] The present invention also provides an air conditioner, including the snap - fitting component as described in any one of the above. The air conditioner includes a first fitting and a second fitting, and the first fitting and the second fitting are detachably connected through the snap - fitting component.

[0023] The snap - fit component and the air conditioner provided by the present invention are configured with a first snap - fit member, a second snap - fit member and a clip. The first snap - fit member and the second snap - fit member are respectively fixed on a first fitting and a second fitting, and the clip is used to achieve snap - fit connection between the first snap - fit member and the second snap - fit member. When the snap - fit component is repeatedly snap - fitted and detached, the clip is easily replaceable without the need to replace the entire first fitting and the second fitting. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0025] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the snap - fit component provided by the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 It is one of the exploded schematic structural diagrams of the snap - fit component provided by the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 It is another exploded schematic structural diagram of the snap - fit component provided by the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the clip provided by the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the clip from another perspective provided by the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 It is one of the schematic structural diagrams of the card seat provided by the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 It is another schematic structural diagram of the card seat provided by the present invention.

[0032] Reference Signs:

[0033] 100: Snap - fit component; 110: First snap - fit member; 111: Card hole;

[0034] 120: Second snap - fit member; 121: Card seat; 122: Insertion plate;

[0035] 123: Side wall; 124: Groove; 125: Step;

[0036] 126: Limiting plate; 127: Notch; 130: Clip;

[0037] 131: Spring buckle; 132: Card slot; 133: First spring piece;

[0038] 134: Slot; 135: Second elastic piece; 136: Protrusion;

[0039] 137: Through hole;

[0040] 200: First fitting;

[0041] 300: Second fitting. Detailed implementation manner

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions in the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in the present invention without making creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0043] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "first", "second", etc. are used for numbering product components for clear description and do not represent any substantial difference. "Upper", "lower", "inner", etc. are only used to represent relative position relationships. When the absolute position of the object being described changes, the relative position relationship may also change accordingly. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0044] It should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0045] Next, in conjunction with Figures 1-7 Describe the snap-fit component of the present invention.

[0046] Specifically, in conjunction with Figure 1 And Figure 2 As shown, the first fitting 200 and the second fitting 300 are connected by a snap-fit component 100.

[0047] Specifically, the first fitting 200 and the second fitting 300 are two components on an air conditioner that need to be detachably connected, such as a panel and a middle frame. In the accompanying drawings of the present invention, the first fitting 200 and the second fitting 300 only exemplarily represent two fittings that need to be connected.

[0048] Specifically, the snap-fit component 100 includes a first snap-fit member 110, a second snap-fit member 120 and a clip 130.

[0049] Among them, the first clamping part 110 is used to be fixed on the first fitting 200;

[0050] The second clamping part 120 is used to be fixed on the second fitting 300;

[0051] The clip 130 is connected between the first clamping part 110 and the second clamping part 120, and is respectively clamped and connected with the first clamping part 110 and the second clamping part 120.

[0052] In this embodiment, by providing the first clamping part 110, the second clamping part 120 and the clip 130, the first clamping part 110 and the second clamping part 120 are respectively fixed on the first fitting 200 and the second fitting 300, and the first clamping part 110 and the second clamping part 120 are clamped and connected through the clip 130; when the clamping assembly 100 is clamped and detached multiple times, the clip 130 is easy to replace when damaged, and there is no need to replace the entire first fitting 200 and the second fitting 300.

[0053] Moreover, the clip 130 can be used as a general part. When the clamping assembly becomes loose and generates noise, or when there is a problem of durability failure, the user can replace the clip 130 by himself, the maintenance process is more convenient, and the maintenance cost is reduced.

[0054] Specifically, for the clamping assembly in this embodiment, a first insertion part is provided on the first clamping part, and the clip can be inserted into the first insertion part and is clamped and connected with the first clamping part.

[0055] Preferably, a first stop part is provided on the side wall of the insertion end of the clip inserted into the first insertion part, and a second stop part that is clamped with the first stop part is provided in the first insertion part. After the clip is inserted into the first insertion part, the first stop part and the second stop part are clamped and connected.

[0056] Furthermore, this embodiment provides a specific clamping structure between the first clamping part 110 and the clip 130.

[0057] Specifically, as shown in combination with Figures 2-4 , the first clamping part is a clamping hole 111, and the second stop part includes the inner edge part of the clamping hole 111.

[0058] The second clamping part includes a spring buckle 131. The spring buckle 131 is adapted to be inserted into the clamping hole 111. A clamping groove 132 is provided at one end of the spring buckle 131 along the opposite direction of the spring buckle 131 inserted into the clamping hole 111, and the first stop part includes the clamping groove 132.

[0059] When the spring buckle 131 is inserted into the clamping hole 111, the inner edge of the clamping hole 111 and the clamping groove 132 are clamped with each other.

[0060] The first clamping member 110 is a clamping hole 111 provided on the first fitting member 200, or a frame body is fixed on the first fitting member 200, and the clamping hole 111 is provided on the frame body.

[0061] A spring buckle 131 is provided at the top of the clip 130, which can be similar to the existing snap structure. A slot 132 is provided at the root of the spring buckle 131. When the spring buckle 131 is inserted into the clamping hole 111, the inner edge of the clamping hole 111 is clamped with the slot 132.

[0062] Furthermore, in combination with Figures 2-4 As shown, the spring buckle 131 is composed of two symmetrically arranged first spring pieces 133, and a slot 134 is formed between the two first spring pieces 133.

[0063] Preferably, the clip 130 is an elastic sheet-like structure and is composed of two symmetrically arranged first spring pieces 133. The two first spring pieces 133 are fixedly connected, and the fixed connection includes fixing the two spring pieces 133 by welding, gluing or screws, etc., and also includes an integral structure. It should be noted that the fixed connection described in this embodiment includes forming two components by a single body through die casting, cutting or bending, and also includes forming two independent components by combining and fixing them by welding, gluing or screws, etc.

[0064] Preferably, the clip 130 described in this embodiment is formed by bending a single metal sheet multiple times, and the slot 132 is formed by sequentially bending the spring piece.

[0065] Among them, the spring buckle 131 is formed by the two sides of the first spring piece 133 protruding outward and is used to abut against the inner edge of the clamping hole 111.

[0066] Moreover, the slot 134 formed between the two first spring pieces 133 can, on the one hand, reduce the mass of the clip 130, making the clip 130 an elastic clamping member. And the slot 134 can be inserted by the second clamping member 120 and clamped with the clip 130, so that the clip 130 is connected to the first clamping member 110 and the second clamping member 120 on the inner and outer two wall surfaces respectively.

[0067] Preferably, the clip described in this embodiment is provided with a second insertion part in the opposite direction of the direction of inserting into the first insertion part, and the second clamping member is used to be inserted into the second insertion part and is clamped and connected with the clip.

[0068] Specifically, a third stop part is provided at the insertion end of the second clamping member, and a fourth stop part for clamping with the third stop part is provided in the second insertion part.

[0069] Preferably, the second insertion part is the slot 134.

[0070] Furthermore, this embodiment provides a specific clamping structure between the second clamping member 120 and the clip 130.

[0071] Specifically, as shown in Figures 4-7 Figure 5, the second clamping member 120 includes a clamping seat 121, and the clamping seat 121 includes a plug board 122. The plug board 122 is used for fixedly connecting with the second fitting 300, and is adapted to be inserted into the slot 134 and be clamped and connected with the clip 130.

[0072] In this embodiment, the clamping assembly 100 is fixedly connected with the second fitting 300 by setting the clamping seat 121. Preferably, the clamping seat 121 and the second fitting 300 are integrally molded in one demolding process, or are fixedly connected by screws.

[0073] The shape of the plug board 122 corresponds to the shape of the slot 134. The plug board 122 can be inserted into the slot 134 and be clamped with the clip 130, so that the clip 130 is connected with the first clamping member 110 and the second clamping member 120 respectively on the inner and outer two wall surfaces. Instead of connecting the clip 130 at both ends close to the first clamping member 110 and the second clamping member 120, the thickness of the clip 130 is reduced, ensuring that when the clip 130 is added between the first clamping member 110 and the second clamping member 120, the first clamping member 110 and the second clamping member 120 do not require a large gap.

[0074] Wherein, the plug board 122 is clamped and connected with the clip 130. A third clamping portion is provided on the side wall 123 of the plug board 122. The clip 130 further includes a second elastic piece 135, and the second elastic piece 135 is fixedly connected with the first elastic piece 133. Wherein, a fourth clamping portion is provided on the side of the second elastic piece 135 facing the slot, and the fourth clamping portion is used for being clamped and fixed with the third clamping portion.

[0075] Specifically, as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 7 Figure 6, the third clamping portion includes a groove 124 or a step 125, and the fourth clamping portion is a protrusion 136.

[0076] The second elastic piece 135 is fixedly connected with the first elastic piece 133 or is of an integral structure, and a protrusion 136 is formed on the side of the second elastic piece 135 facing the slot 134;

[0077] When the plug board 122 is inserted into the slot 134, the protrusion 136 is clamped with the groove 124 or the step 125.

[0078] Specifically, the second elastic piece 135 can be arranged on one side of the first elastic piece 133, or can be arranged as shown in Figure 4The structure in which the first elastic piece 133 shown is surrounded outside the second elastic piece 135. Among them, the second elastic piece 135 is provided with a protrusion 136 on the side close to the slot 134. There are two second elastic pieces 135 described in this embodiment, and both of the two second elastic pieces 135 are provided with protrusions 136, and the two protrusions 136 are arranged oppositely, preferably symmetrically. The two oppositely arranged second elastic pieces 135 are respectively fixedly connected to the two oppositely arranged first elastic pieces 133 or are of an integral structure.

[0079] A groove 124 or a step 125 is provided on the side wall of the plug board 122, preferably only a step 125 is formed. After the plug board 122 is inserted into the slot 134, the protrusion 136 is clamped at the step 125, realizing the clamping connection between the clip 130 and the second clamping member 120.

[0080] Preferably, on the basis of the above-mentioned embodiment, the card seat 121 further includes a side plate 126, and the side plate 126 is located on one side of the plug board 122 along the length direction;

[0081] The side plate 126 is fixedly connected to the plug board 122, and / or the side plate 126 is fixedly connected to the second fitting 300.

[0082] In this embodiment, side plates 126 are also provided on one side or both sides of the plug board 122 along its length direction, and the side plates 126 can be fixedly connected to the plug board 122 or fixedly connected to the second fitting 300.

[0083] Specifically, the side plate 126 is fixedly connected to the plug board 122. Among them, one side of the side plate 126 is fixedly connected to the plug board 122, and the other side of the side plate 126 is fixedly connected to the second fitting 300. Preferably, a certain angle is formed between the side plate 126 and the plug board 122, and the angle is between 0 degrees and 180 degrees, excluding 0 degrees and 180 degrees, that is, the side plate 126 is not parallel to the plug board 122. The side plate 126 is fixedly connected to the second fitting 300, which can prevent the plug board 122 from being laterally bent and damaged due to deviation when the plug board 122 is inserted into the slot 134.

[0084] Preferably, there are at least two side plates. The two side plates are located on both sides of the plug board, and the two side plates are used to limit the sliding of the clip along the direction perpendicular to the plugging direction of the plug board. Taking the plug board 122 inserted into the slot 134 as an example, if no limiting mechanism is provided along the length direction of the plug board 122, the clips 130 will slide relative to each other along the length direction of the plug board 122. In this embodiment, side plates 126 are preferably provided on both sides of the plug board 122 along the length direction, which can limit the clips 130 from deviating in the length direction of the plug board 122 from the second clamping member 120, and realize the mutual clamping in all directions when the clips 130 are connected to the second clamping member 120.

[0085] Preferably, a notch 127 is provided on the side plate 126, and the opening direction of the notch 127 faces the side where the insertion direction of the insertion plate 122 into the slot 134 is located;

[0086] When the insertion plate 122 is inserted into the slot 134, the end of the first elastic piece 133 close to the side plate 126 is located within the notch 127.

[0087] Notches 127 are respectively provided on both sides of the side plate 126 along the width direction of the side plate 126, and at least two notches 127 are provided on each side plate 126. As Figure 6 Or Figure 7 shown, the opening direction of the notch 127 is upward, which is consistent with the insertion direction of the insertion plate 122 into the slot 134. When the insertion plate 122 is inserted into the slot 134, the bottom end of the first elastic piece 133 close to the side plate 126 is located within the notch 127. The notch 127 can provide a certain degree of clearance for the first elastic piece 133, so that when the first engaging member 110, the clip 130 and the second engaging member 120 are engaged with each other, the first fitting 200 can be in contact with the side plate 126 outside the notch 127, preventing the first fitting 200 from being damaged due to excessive downward pressing of the engaging assembly 100. At this time, the side plate 126 has a certain supporting effect.

[0088] Moreover, the width of the side plate 126 at the edge of the notch 127 is greater than the thickness of the insertion plate 122, so that there is a certain gap between the first elastic piece 133 and the insertion plate 122, facilitating the user to insert a finger into the gap to bend the first elastic piece 133 outward, realizing the separation of the clip 130 and the second engaging member 120.

[0089] Preferably, there are at least two side plates 126 described in this embodiment, and the two side plates 126 are located on both sides of the insertion plate 122 in the length direction;

[0090] When the insertion plate 122 is inserted into the slot 134, the two side plates 126 are used to limit the second elastic piece 135 between the two side plates 126.

[0091] Among them, preferably, when the insertion plate 122 is inserted into the slot 134, the second elastic piece 135 is respectively in contact with the two side plates 126 on both sides, or there is a gap between one of the side plates 126 or both side plates 126 and the second elastic piece 135, so as to facilitate the insertion plate 122 to be inserted into the slot 134. The two side plates 126 are used to limit the second elastic piece 135 between the two side plates 126, preventing the clip 130 and the second engaging member 120 from shaking along the length direction of the insertion plate 122 and generating noise.

[0092] Specifically, for the first elastic piece 133 described in this embodiment, a through hole 137 is provided on the first elastic piece 133, and the second elastic piece 135 is fixedly connected or integrally formed with a part of the inner edge of the through hole 137.

[0093] It should be noted that the first elastic piece 133 described in this embodiment has a square structure with a through hole 137. The first elastic piece 133 and the second elastic piece 135 can be separate structures and are fixedly connected by welding or adhesives. At this time, a part of the inner edge of the through hole 137 is fixedly connected to the second elastic piece 135.

[0094] Alternatively, the first elastic piece 133 and the second elastic piece 135 are an integral structure. A C-shaped notch is cut out on the first elastic piece 133, and the part inside the notch is bent toward the slot 134 to form the second elastic piece 135. After bending the second elastic piece 135, a through hole 137 is formed on the entire plate surface of the first elastic piece 133, and the second elastic piece 135 is integrally structured with the first elastic piece 133 at the inner edge of the through hole 137.

[0095] Specifically, on the basis of the above embodiments, this embodiment further provides an air conditioner, including the clamping component described in any one of the above. The air conditioner includes a first fitting 200 and a second fitting 300, and the first fitting 200 and the second fitting 300 are detachably connected through the clamping component.

[0096] For example, the first fitting 200 is a panel, the second fitting 300 is a middle frame. A first clamping member 110 is fixed on the panel, a second clamping structure 120 is fixed on the middle frame, and the panel and the middle frame are clamped and fixed by a clip 130.

[0097] 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 them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A snap - fit component for connecting a first fitting and a second fitting, characterized in that, Comprising: A first snap-in member for being fixed on the first fitting; A second snap-in member for being fixed on the second fitting; A clip respectively snap-connected to the first snap-in member and the second snap-in member; The first snap-in member is provided with a first insertion portion, and the clip is used for being inserted into the first insertion portion and snap-connected to the first snap-in member; The clip is provided with a second insertion portion along the direction opposite to the direction of inserting into the first insertion portion, and the second snap-in member is used for being inserted into the second insertion portion and snap-connected to the clip; The second snap-in member includes an insertion plate, one side of the insertion plate is used for being fixedly connected to the second fitting, and the other side of the insertion plate is used for being inserted into the second insertion portion and snap-connected to the clip; The second snap-in member further includes side plates, one side of the side plates is fixedly connected to the insertion plate, and the side plates are fixedly connected to the second fitting; there are at least two side plates, and the two side plates are located on both sides of the insertion plate; The clip includes two first elastic pieces arranged oppositely, a slot is formed between the two first elastic pieces, and the second insertion portion includes the slot; The side plate is provided with a notch, and one side of the first elastic piece close to the side plate is adapted to be inserted into the notch.

2. The snap - fit component according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first stop portion is provided on the side wall of the insertion end of the clip, and a second stop portion for being snap-connected to the first stop portion is provided in the first insertion portion.

3. The snap - fit component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first elastic piece is bent in sequence to form a clamping groove, and the first stop portion includes the clamping groove; The second stop portion includes an edge portion for being snap-connected to the clamping groove.

4. The snap - fit component according to claim 1, characterized in that, A third stop portion is provided at the insertion end of the second snap-in member, and a fourth stop portion for being snap-connected to the third stop portion is provided in the second insertion portion.

5. The snap - fit component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clip further includes a second elastic piece fixedly arranged on the first elastic piece, a protrusion is provided on one side of the second elastic piece facing the slot, and a step or a groove for being snap-connected to the protrusion is provided at the insertion end of the second snap-in member.

6. The snap - fit component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first elastic piece is provided with a through hole, and a part of the inner edge of the through hole is fixedly connected to the second elastic piece.

7. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Comprising the snap-connection assembly according to any one of claims 1-6, the air conditioner includes a first fitting and a second fitting, and the first fitting and the second fitting are detachably connected through the snap-connection assembly.

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