Air conditioner housing components and air conditioner

Abstract

This invention discloses an air conditioner housing assembly and an air conditioner having the same, comprising: a chassis; a back plate, one end of which is connected to the chassis along its length, and two ends along its width, namely a first end and a second end, wherein the first end has a boss extending toward the inside of the air conditioner, and the boss is located at the end of the back plate connected to the chassis, and a reinforcing rib is connected between the end face of the boss away from the chassis and the inner side of the back plate; and a reinforcing plate, located inside the back plate and at the first end, the reinforcing plate including a mounting plate and a connecting plate, both the mounting plates extending along the length of the back plate, each mounting plate having a protrusion protruding toward the inside of the air conditioner, the connecting plate being connected to the end of the mounting plate near the chassis, the reinforcing rib being located within the protrusion, and the connecting plate being connected to the boss. The housing assembly of this invention enhances the structural strength of the back plate, improves the support and fixing effect on the reinforcing plate, and further enhances the reliability of the fixing of components fixed to the reinforcing plate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air handling equipment technology, and in particular to a housing assembly for an air conditioner and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, a reinforcing plate is provided on each side of the back panel of the air conditioner for installing internal components. The reinforcing plate is connected to the back panel and bears the weight of the entire air conditioner. However, the connection of the reinforcing ribs on the back panel is weak and has low reliability. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a housing assembly for an air conditioner, wherein the back panel structure of the housing assembly is strengthened and has high reliability.

[0004] The present invention also proposes an air conditioner, which includes the housing assembly of the air conditioner described above.

[0005] An air conditioner housing assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a chassis; a back plate, one end of which is connected to the chassis in the length direction, and two ends of which are a first end and a second end in the width direction, the first end having a boss extending toward the inside of the air conditioner, and the boss being located at the end of the back plate connected to the chassis, a reinforcing rib being connected between the end face of the boss away from the chassis and the inner side face of the back plate; and a reinforcing plate located inside the back plate and disposed at the first end, the reinforcing plate including a mounting plate and a connecting plate, the mounting plates both extending along the length direction of the back plate, the mounting plates having a protrusion protruding toward the inside of the air conditioner, the connecting plate being connected to the end of the mounting plate near the chassis, the reinforcing rib being located within the protrusion, and the connecting plate being connected to the boss.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the housing assembly of an air conditioner is provided with a boss structure at the end of the first end of the back plate near the chassis, and a reinforcing rib is provided between the end face of the boss away from the chassis and the inner side of the back plate. The reinforcing plate is provided with a protrusion to avoid the reinforcing rib, and the reinforcing plate is connected to the boss. This can enhance the structural strength of the back plate at the connection position with the reinforcing plate, thereby enhancing the structural strength of the back plate, improving the support and fixing effect on the reinforcing plate, and further enhancing the reliability of fixing the components fixed to the reinforcing plate.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the reinforcing rib includes a first segment and a second segment. The first segment extends along the length direction of the back plate, and the outer end of the first segment is connected to the back plate. The second segment is located on the side of the first segment near the chassis. One end of the second segment is connected to the end of the first segment near the chassis, and the other end of the second segment is connected to the surface of the boss away from the chassis. The first segment and the second segment are perpendicular to each other.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting plate includes: a first plate, a second plate, and a third plate, wherein the first plate, the second plate, and the third plate all extend along the length direction of the back plate, the first plate and the third plate are respectively connected to both ends of the second plate in the width direction, the first plate, the second plate, and the third plate define the protrusion, and the connecting plate is connected to the first plate and located on the side of the first plate facing the back plate, and the connecting plate is perpendicular to the first plate.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the reinforcing rib is located on the boss near the first end, and the connecting plate is located on the side of the reinforcing rib away from the first end.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, a guide is provided on the side of the reinforcing rib away from the first end, the guide is provided on the inner side of the back plate, and the reinforcing rib extends along the length direction of the back plate and is spaced apart from the boss.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the guide members are a plurality of spaced apart along the length direction of the back plate.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, a first stepped surface is provided on the side of the reinforcing rib near the first end, the third plate is located on the side of the first plate near the first end, and the end of the third plate near the chassis abuts against the first stepped surface.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting plate further includes a fourth plate extending along the length of the back plate, one end of the fourth plate in the width direction being connected to the end of the third plate away from the first plate, the inner sidewall of the back plate being provided with a second stepped surface, the second stepped surface being located on the side of the reinforcing rib closer to the first end, the second stepped surface being connected to and flush with the first stepped surface, and the end of the fourth plate closer to the chassis abutting against the second stepped surface.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting plate and the boss are connected by fasteners.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the back plate is connected to the chassis by fasteners.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the chassis is provided with a locking hole, and the lower end face of the boss is provided with a buckle, which is engaged in the locking hole.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second end is provided with the boss, the reinforcing rib and the reinforcing plate, and the positional relationship and connection relationship of the boss, the reinforcing rib and the reinforcing plate are the same as those of the first end.

[0018] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the housing assembly of the air conditioner described above.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner is provided with a housing assembly. A boss structure is provided at the end of the first end of the back panel near the chassis, and a reinforcing rib is provided between the end face of the boss away from the chassis and the inner side of the back panel. The reinforcing plate is provided with a protrusion to avoid the reinforcing rib, and the reinforcing plate is connected to the boss. This can enhance the structural strength of the back panel at the connection position with the reinforcing plate, thereby enhancing the structural strength of the back panel, improving the support and fixing effect on the reinforcing plate, and further enhancing the reliability of the fixing of the components fixed on the reinforcing plate.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the housing assembly of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a partial structure of the housing assembly of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Front view of the housing assembly of the central air conditioner;

[0027] Figure 6 It is along Figure 5Sectional view of the middle BB line;

[0028] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0029] Figure 8 This is an exploded view of a partial structure of the housing assembly of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 Enlarged view of point D in the middle;

[0031] Figure 10 yes Figure 8 Enlarged view at point E in the middle;

[0032] Figure 11 yes Figure 8 Front view of the housing assembly of the central air conditioner;

[0033] Figure 12 It is along Figure 11 Sectional view of the middle FF line;

[0034] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 A magnified view of point G in the middle.

[0035] Figure label:

[0036] 100. Air conditioner;

[0037] 10. Housing assembly;

[0038] 1. Chassis; 11. Clip holes;

[0039] 2. Back panel; 21. First end; 22. Second end; 23. Boss; 231. Second mounting hole; 24. Reinforcing rib; 241. First section; 242. Second section; 243. First stepped surface; 25. Guide component; 26. Second stepped surface; 27. Buckle; 28. Air inlet;

[0040] 3. Reinforcing plate; 31. Mounting plate; 311. First plate; 312. Second plate; 313. Third plate; 314. Fourth plate; 3141. Bending part; 315. Fifth plate; 316. Sixth plate; 317. Protrusion; 318. Clearance space; 32. Connecting plate; 321. First mounting hole; 322. Annular protrusion;

[0041] 4. Panel; 41. Air outlet;

[0042] 5. Top slab. Detailed Implementation

[0043] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0044] The housing assembly 10 of an air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0045] like Figure 2 As shown, the housing assembly 10 of the air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a chassis 1, a back plate 2, and a reinforcing plate 3.

[0046] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the chassis 1 is used to support other components of the housing, such as the back panel 2. One end of the back panel 2 in the longitudinal direction is connected to the chassis 1. The housing assembly 10 of the air conditioner 100 may also include a panel 4. One end of the panel 4 in the longitudinal direction is connected to the chassis 1, and both ends of the panel 4 in the width direction are also connected to both ends of the back panel 2 in the width direction. The housing assembly 10 of the air conditioner 100 may also include a top plate 5. The top plate 5 is connected to the end of the back panel 2 away from the chassis 1 and the end of the panel 4 away from the chassis 1. The chassis 1, back panel 2, panel 4, and top plate 5 together define the installation space. In the following description of the present invention, "direction toward the interior of the air conditioner 100" means direction toward the installation space.

[0047] Among them, air conditioner 100 can be a floor-standing air conditioner, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a portable air conditioner, etc. Figure 1 In the example shown, air conditioner 100 is a floor-standing air conditioner, and the following description will also assume that air conditioner 100 is a floor-standing air conditioner.

[0048] like Figure 1 As shown, the height direction of the air conditioner 100 is the same as its length direction. The lower end of the back panel 2 is connected to the chassis 1. The back panel 2 extends vertically and is located at the rear. The front panel 4 is located at the front of the back panel 2. The lower end of the front panel 4 is connected to the chassis 1. The two ends of the width direction of the front panel 4, i.e., the left and right ends of the front panel 4, are connected to the two ends of the width direction of the back panel 2, i.e., the left and right ends of the back panel 2. The top panel 5 is connected to the upper end of the back panel 2 and the upper end of the front panel 4. The chassis 1, back panel 2, front panel 4, and top panel 5 together define the installation space for installing air conditioning components. For example, the heat exchange components, air duct components, fan components, and air guide components of the air conditioner 100 can all be installed within the installation space.

[0049] like Figure 2 As shown, the two ends of the back plate 2 in the width direction are the first end 21 and the second end 22, for example, in Figure 2In the example shown, the right end of the back plate 2 can be the first end 21, and the left end of the back plate 2 can be the second end 22. Of course, the left end of the back plate 2 can be the first end 21, and the right end of the back plate 2 can be the second end 22. In the following description of the present invention, the example of the right end of the back plate 2 being the first end 21 and the left end of the back plate 2 being the second end 22 will be used for illustration.

[0050] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the first end 21 is provided with a boss 23 extending towards the inside of the air conditioner 100, and the boss 23 is located at the end of the back plate 2 that is connected to the chassis 1. It can be understood that the boss 23 is located on the inside of the back plate 2, at the end of the first end 21 of the back plate 2 closest to the chassis 1. Figure 8 and Figure 9 In the example shown, the boss 23 is located at the right end of the back plate 2 and at the lower end of the back plate 2, and the boss 23 extends toward the mounting space.

[0051] A reinforcing rib 24 connects the end face of the boss 23 away from the chassis 1 and the inner side of the back plate 2. The reinforcing rib 24 enhances the structural strength of the back plate 2, thereby increasing the connection strength between the back plate 2 and the chassis 1. Figure 8 and Figure 9 In the example shown, a reinforcing rib 24 is provided between the upper end face of the boss 23 and the inner side face of the back plate 2. One end face of the reinforcing rib 24 is connected to the upper end face of the boss 23, and the end face of the reinforcing rib 24 adjacent to the end face connected to the boss 23 is connected to the inner side face of the back plate 2. The reinforcing rib 24 can strengthen the structural strength between the boss 23 and the back plate 2, thereby enhancing the structural strength of the bottom of the back plate 2 and the connection strength between the back plate 2 and the chassis 1.

[0052] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the reinforcing plate 3 is located inside the back plate 2 and is provided at the first end 21. The reinforcing plate 3 can be connected to the back plate 2, for example, the reinforcing plate 3 can be snapped to the back plate 2 or connected by fasteners. Components inside the air conditioner 100, such as heat exchange components and air duct components, can be connected to the reinforcing plate 3 to be fixed.

[0053] Specifically, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the reinforcing plate 3 includes a mounting plate 31 and a connecting plate 32. The mounting plates 31 extend along the length of the back plate 2. The mounting plates 31 can be connected to the back plate 2, for example, by fasteners, snap-fit, or a combination of both. This improves the reliability of the connection between the mounting plates 31 and the back plate 2, thereby increasing the reliability of the fixation of components mounted on the reinforcing plate 3. Figures 4-7 and Figure 10As shown, the mounting plate 31 has a protrusion 317 protruding towards the interior of the air conditioner 100, and the reinforcing rib 24 is located within the protrusion 317. It is understood that the side of the mounting plate 31 facing the back panel 2 has a recessed clearance space 318, and the reinforcing rib 24 is located within the clearance space 318. This allows the mounting plate 31 to avoid the reinforcing rib 24, preventing the reinforcing plate 3 from being unable to extend to the bottom of the back panel 2. This facilitates the installation of the reinforcing plate 3, and extending the reinforcing plate 3 to the bottom of the back panel 2 can better strengthen the structural strength of the back panel 2. Furthermore, the inclusion of the reinforcing rib 24 can further strengthen the structural strength of the bottom of the back panel 2.

[0054] like Figure 4 As shown, the connecting plate 32 is connected to the end of the mounting plate 31 near the chassis 1, and the connecting plate 32 is connected to the boss 23. Simultaneously, it can further fix the reinforcing plate 3, so that the bottom end of the reinforcing plate 3 is connected to the bottom end of the back plate 2, better strengthening the structural strength of the back plate 2. Furthermore, the structural strength of the boss 23 is relatively higher than that of the thin-plate structure, thereby increasing the connection strength between the reinforcing plate 3 and the boss 23, thus enhancing the structural strength of the back plate 2, improving the reliability of the support for the reinforcing plate 3, and consequently improving the reliability of the components installed on the reinforcing plate 3, and ultimately improving the reliability of the air conditioner 100.

[0055] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the housing assembly 10 of the air conditioner 100 has a boss 23 structure at the end of the first end 21 of the back plate 2 near the chassis 1, and a reinforcing rib 24 is provided between the end face of the boss 23 away from the chassis 1 and the inner side of the back plate 2. The reinforcing plate 3 is provided with a protrusion 317 to avoid the reinforcing rib 24, and the reinforcing plate 3 is connected to the boss 23. This can enhance the structural strength of the back plate 2 at the connection position with the reinforcing plate 3, thereby enhancing the structural strength of the back plate 2, improving the support and fixing effect on the reinforcing plate 3, and further enhancing the reliability of the fixing of the components fixed on the reinforcing plate 3.

[0056] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the reinforcing rib 24 includes a first segment 241 and a second segment 242. The first segment 241 extends along the length of the back plate 2, and the outer end of the first segment 241 is connected to the back plate 2. The second segment 242 is located on the side of the first segment 241 closer to the chassis 1. One end of the second segment 242 is connected to the end of the first segment 241 closer to the chassis 1, and the other end of the second segment 242 is connected to the surface of the boss 23 away from the chassis 1. The outer end of the second segment 242 is connected to the inner side of the back plate 2. The first segment 241 and the second segment 242 are perpendicular to each other.

[0057] In this context, the outer end of the first segment 241 refers to the end of the first segment 241 closest to the back plate 2, the inner end of the first segment 241 extends into the mounting space, and the outer end is located outside the inner end. Similarly, the outer end of the second segment 242 refers to the end of the second segment 242 closest to the back plate 2, the inner end of the second segment 242 extends into the mounting space, and the outer end is located outside the inner end.

[0058] It is understandable that the first segment 241 and the second segment 242 together form an "L"-shaped reinforcing rib 24. The first segment 241 mainly achieves the connection with the back plate 2, and the second segment 242 mainly achieves the connection with the boss 23. The connection between the first segment 241 and the second segment 242 strengthens the connection strength between the boss 23 and the back plate 2.

[0059] exist Figure 9 In the example shown, the reinforcing rib 24 includes a first segment 241 and a second segment 242. The first segment 241 extends in the vertical direction and its outer end is connected to the back plate 2. The second segment 242 is located below the first segment 241. The upper end of the second segment 242 is connected to the lower end of the first segment 241. The lower end of the second segment 242 is connected to the upper surface of the boss 23. The outer end of the second segment 242 is connected to the inner side of the back plate 2. The first segment 241 and the second segment 242 are perpendicular to each other.

[0060] In addition, such as Figure 9 As shown, the surface of the second segment 242 away from the chassis 1 can be inclined toward the chassis 1 in the direction toward the interior of the air conditioner 100, for example, in Figure 9 In the example shown, the upper surface of the second segment 242 is inclined downwards in the direction toward the installation space. During installation, the reinforcing plate 3 can move downwards from top to bottom, and the upper surface of the second segment 242 can be formed as a guide surface to facilitate the downward movement of the reinforcing plate 3 to the installation position.

[0061] Of course, the reinforcing rib 24 can also be a triangular reinforcing rib 24, with the two straight sides of the triangle connected to the inner side of the back plate 2 and the surface of the boss 23 away from the chassis 1, respectively, and the hypotenuse of the triangular reinforcing rib 24 can play a guiding role.

[0062] like Figure 10As shown, the mounting plate 31 includes a first plate 311, a second plate 312, and a third plate 313. The first plate 311, the second plate 312, and the third plate 313 all extend along the length direction of the back plate 2. The first plate 311 and the third plate 313 are respectively connected to the two ends of the second plate 312 in the width direction. The first plate 311, the second plate 312, and the third plate 313 define a protrusion 317. It is understood that the first plate 311 extends along the length of the back plate 2, the second plate 312 extends along the length of the back plate 2, and the third plate 313 extends along the length of the back plate 2. One end of the first plate 311 in the width direction is connected to one end of the second plate 312 in the width direction, and one end of the third plate 313 in the width direction is connected to the other end of the second plate 312 in the width direction. The first plate 311 and the second plate 312 form an angle with each other, and the second plate 312 and the third plate 313 form an angle with each other. The first plate 311 and the third plate 313 are located on the same side of the second plate 312. The first plate 311, the second plate 312 and the third plate 313 together define a protrusion 317. The side of the second plate 312 facing the first plate 311 and the third plate 313 and the space defined between the first plate 311 and the third plate 313 is a clearance space 318.

[0063] The first plate 311 and the second plate 312 can be set vertically, and the second plate 312 and the third plate 313 can be set vertically. Correspondingly, the first plate 311 and the third plate 313 are parallel.

[0064] like Figure 4 As shown, the connecting plate 32 is connected to the first plate 311 and located on the side of the first plate 311 facing the back plate 2, and the connecting plate 32 is perpendicular to the first plate 311. It can be understood that the connecting plate 32 extends from the first plate 311 toward the back plate 2, so that the connecting plate 32 is closer to the back plate 2, which facilitates the connection between the connecting plate 32 and the boss 23, avoids the boss 23 being too large, and thus saves the internal space of the air conditioner 100.

[0065] The connecting plate 32 can be formed by bending the mounting plate 31 toward the back plate 2.

[0066] Furthermore, such as Figure 7 and Figure 9As shown, the reinforcing rib 24 is located near the first end 21 of the boss 23, thereby better strengthening the structural strength of the first end 21 of the back plate 2. The connecting plate 32 is located on the side of the reinforcing rib 24 away from the first end 21. This allows the connecting plate 32 and the reinforcing rib 24 to be spaced apart, avoiding interference between them, facilitating the connection between the reinforcing plate 3 and the boss 23, and strengthening the structural strength of the back plate 2 at the boss 23, ensuring the supporting effect of the back plate 2 on the reinforcing plate 3, thereby improving the reliability of the fixing of the fixed components on the reinforcing plate 3.

[0067] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 9 , Figures 11-13 As shown, a guide 25 is provided on the side of the reinforcing rib 24 away from the first end 21. The guide 25 is located inside the back plate 2, extends along the length of the back plate 2, and is spaced apart from the boss 23. The guide 25 can be located within the clearance space 318 of the reinforcing plate 3. During the installation of the reinforcing plate 3, the reinforcing plate 3 moves from top to bottom, and the guide 25 guides the movement of the reinforcing plate 3. The end of the guide 25 near the chassis 1 is spaced apart from the boss 23, thereby forming a clearance space for the connecting plate 32 on the side of the guide 25 facing the chassis 1, the side of the reinforcing rib 24 away from the first end 21, and the end face of the boss 23 away from the chassis 1. During the installation of the reinforcing plate 3, the reinforcing plate 3 can be fastened to the inside of the back plate 2, so that the connecting plate 32 is located within the clearance space, and the reinforcing plate 3 can be moved towards the chassis 1 until the connecting plate 32 is in contact with the surface of the boss 23 away from the chassis 1.

[0068] In addition, since the mounting plate 31 is provided with a buckle or slot structure that connects to the back plate 2, during the movement of the mounting plate 31, the buckle on the mounting plate 31 engages with the slot on the back plate 2, or the slot on the mounting plate 31 engages with the buckle on the back plate 2.

[0069] Furthermore, such as Figure 8 As shown, the guide members 25 are multiple spaced apart along the length direction of the back plate 2. Since the back plate 2 is a plate structure and its length is relatively long, the connection strength between the back plate 2 and the reinforcing plate 3 is relatively weak. By setting multiple spaced guide members 25, the structural strength at the connection between the back plate 2 and the reinforcing plate 3 can be increased, thereby increasing the connection strength between the back plate 2 and the reinforcing plate 3, thereby improving the reliability of fixing the parts fixed on the reinforcing plate 3, and thus improving the reliability of the air conditioner 100 operation.

[0070] Furthermore, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, a reinforcing rib 251 is provided between the guide member 25 and the back plate 2. There are multiple reinforcing ribs 251, and each guide member 25 and the back plate 2 are provided with multiple reinforcing ribs 251. The multiple reinforcing ribs 251 are spaced apart along the length direction of the guide member 25. This can increase the connection strength between the guide member 25 and the back plate 2, and further enhance the structural strength at the connection between the back plate 2 and the reinforcing plate 3, thereby increasing the connection strength between the back plate 2 and the reinforcing plate 3, thereby improving the reliability of the fixing of the parts fixed on the reinforcing plate 3, and thus improving the reliability of the operation of the air conditioner 100.

[0071] Optionally, the guide member 25 and the reinforcing rib 251 are integrated as a single unit; more specifically, the guide member 25, the reinforcing rib 251, and the back plate 2 are all integrated as a single unit. This simplifies the assembly process of the guide member 25 and the back plate 2, while also enhancing the structural strength of the back plate.

[0072] like Figure 4 , Figure 7 , Figure 9 and Figure 13 As shown, the reinforcing rib 24 has a first stepped surface 243 on the side near the first end 21. The third plate 313 is located on the side of the first plate 311 near the first end 21, and the end of the third plate 313 near the chassis 1 abuts against the first stepped surface 243. This provides support for the third plate 313, thereby ensuring the reliability of the reinforcing plate 3 and, consequently, the reliability of the components fixed to the reinforcing plate 3.

[0073] For example, in Figure 9 In the example shown, the end of the reinforcing rib 24 near the chassis 1 is provided with a first stepped surface 243. The first stepped surface 243 is parallel to and slightly higher than the surface of the boss 23 away from the chassis 1, which can better support the reinforcing plate 3 and ensure the reliability of the connection between the connecting plate 32 and the boss 23.

[0074] Furthermore, such as Figure 10 As shown, the mounting plate 31 also includes a fourth plate 314, which extends along the length of the back plate 2. One end of the fourth plate 314 in the width direction is connected to the end of the third plate 313 that is away from the first plate 311. The fourth plate 314 and the third plate 313 form an angle with each other, and the fourth plate 314 can further enhance the structural strength of the reinforcing plate 3.

[0075] In addition, such as Figure 4 and Figure 9As shown, the inner wall of the back plate 2 is provided with a second stepped surface 26. The second stepped surface 26 is located on the side of the reinforcing rib 24 near the first end 21. The second stepped surface 26 is connected to and flush with the first stepped surface 243. The end of the fourth plate 314 near the chassis 1 abuts against the second stepped surface 26. This can further enhance the support for the reinforcing plate 3, ensure the reliability of the reinforcing plate 3's fixation, and thus ensure the reliability of the components fixed on the reinforcing plate 3.

[0076] Optionally, the fourth plate 314 is attached to the inner wall of the back plate 2.

[0077] like Figure 10 As shown, the end of the fourth plate 314 away from the third plate 313 is bent toward the third plate 313 to form a bent portion 3141. The bent portion 3141 and the fourth plate 314 are stacked together, which can further enhance the structural strength of the reinforcing plate 3 and thus ensure the reliability of the component fixed on the reinforcing plate 3.

[0078] Furthermore, such as Figure 10 As shown, the reinforcing plate 3 also includes a fifth plate 315 and a sixth plate 316. The fifth plate 315 and the sixth plate 316 extend along the length of the back plate 2. One end of the fifth plate 315 in the width direction is connected to the end of the first plate 311 away from the second plate 312. One end of the sixth plate 316 in the width direction is connected to the end of the fifth plate 315 away from the first plate 311. The fifth plate 315 is perpendicular to the first plate 311 and extends in a direction away from the third plate 313. The sixth plate 316 is perpendicular to the fifth plate 315 and extends in a direction away from the back plate 2. Figure 4 As shown, the connecting plate 32 extends in a direction away from the third plate 313, and extends into the space defined by the first plate 311, the fifth plate 315 and the sixth plate 316.

[0079] Optionally, the connecting plate 32 and the boss 23 are connected by fasteners. This increases the reliability of the connection between the connecting plate 32 and the boss 23 and simplifies the connection method between them. Specifically, as shown... Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 9 As shown, the connecting plate 32 has a first mounting hole 321, and the boss 23 has a second mounting hole 231. Fasteners pass through the first mounting hole 321 and the second mounting hole 231. There can be multiple first mounting holes 321, for example... Figure 7As shown, there can be multiple second mounting holes 231, with multiple first mounting holes 321 and multiple second mounting holes 231 corresponding one-to-one. Correspondingly, there are multiple fasteners, with multiple fasteners corresponding one-to-one with multiple first mounting holes 321 and multiple second mounting holes 231.

[0080] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the connecting plate 32 is provided with an annular protrusion 322. The annular protrusion 322 is located on the side of the connecting plate 32 away from the boss 23. The annular protrusion 322 surrounds the first mounting hole 321, thereby increasing the structural strength of the connecting plate 32 and enhancing the reliability of the connection between the connecting plate 32 and the boss 23.

[0081] Optionally, the backplate 2 and the chassis 1 are connected by fasteners. This improves the reliability of the connection between the backplate 2 and the chassis 1, and simplifies the connection method. Of course, the backplate 2 and the chassis 1 can also be connected by snap-fit, or the backplate 2 and the chassis 1 can be connected by both fasteners and snap-fit.

[0082] For example, in Figure 7 and Figure 13 In the example shown, when the back plate 2 is snapped together with the chassis 1, the chassis 1 has a snap hole 11, and the lower end face of the boss 23 has a buckle 27, which is engaged in the snap hole 11. During the connection process between the back plate 2 and the chassis 1, the back plate 2 moves toward the chassis 1, and the buckle 27 extends into the snap hole 11. After the back plate 2 is installed in place, the buckle 27 is engaged in the snap hole 11.

[0083] In some embodiments of the present invention, the second end 22 is provided with a boss 23, a reinforcing rib 24, and a reinforcing plate 3. The positional and connection relationships of the boss 23, the reinforcing rib 24, and the reinforcing plate 3 are the same as those of the first end 21. It can be understood that there are two reinforcing plates 3, which are respectively provided at both ends of the width direction of the back plate 2. There are also two bosses 23, which are respectively provided at both ends of the width direction of the back plate 2. Each boss 23 has a reinforcing rib 24 between its end face away from the reinforcing rib 24 and the back plate 2. The connecting plate 32 of each reinforcing plate 3 is connected to the corresponding boss 23.

[0084] The structure of the second end 22 of the back plate of the air conditioner housing assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention and the structure of the reinforcing plate 3 that cooperates therewith are described in detail below.

[0085] Specifically, the second end 22 is provided with a boss 23 extending toward the inside of the air conditioner 100, and the boss 23 is located at the end of the back plate 2 that is connected to the chassis 1. It can be understood that the boss 23 is located on the inside of the back plate 2, at the end of the second end 22 of the back plate 2 closest to the chassis 1. A reinforcing rib 24 connects the end face of the boss 23 away from the chassis 1 and the inner surface of the back plate 2. The reinforcing rib 24 can enhance the structural strength of the back plate 2, thereby increasing the connection strength between the back plate 2 and the chassis 1.

[0086] Furthermore, the reinforcing plate 3 is located inside the back plate 2 and is provided at the second end 22. The reinforcing plate 3 can be connected to the back plate 2, for example, the reinforcing plate 3 can be snapped to the back plate 2 or connected by fasteners. Components inside the air conditioner 100, such as heat exchange components and air duct components, can be connected to the reinforcing plate 3 to be fixed.

[0087] Specifically, the reinforcing plate 3 includes a mounting plate 31 and a connecting plate 32. The mounting plate 31 extends along the length of the back plate 2 and can be connected to the back plate 2. For example, the mounting plate 31 can be connected to the back plate 2 by fasteners, snap-fit, or both, thereby improving the reliability of the connection between the mounting plate 31 and the back plate 2, and thus improving the reliability of the fixation of the components mounted on the reinforcing plate 3. The mounting plate 31 has a protrusion 317 protruding towards the interior of the air conditioner 100, and the reinforcing rib 24 is located within the protrusion 317. It is understood that the side of the mounting plate 31 facing the back plate 2 has a recessed clearance space 318, and the reinforcing rib 24 is located within the clearance space 318. This allows the mounting plate 31 to avoid the reinforcing rib 24, preventing the reinforcing plate 3 from not being able to extend to the bottom of the back plate 2 due to the setting of the reinforcing rib 24. This facilitates the setting of the reinforcing plate 3, and the structural strength of the back plate 2 can be better strengthened by extending the reinforcing plate 3 to the bottom of the back plate 2. At the same time, the setting of the reinforcing rib 24 can further strengthen the structural strength of the bottom of the back plate 2.

[0088] like Figure 4 As shown, the connecting plate 32 is connected to the end of the mounting plate 31 near the chassis 1, and the connecting plate 32 is connected to the boss 23. At the same time, it can further fix the reinforcing plate 3, so that the bottom end of the reinforcing plate 3 is connected to the bottom end of the back plate 2, thereby better strengthening the structural strength of the back plate 2.

[0089] Furthermore, the reinforcing rib 24 includes a first segment 241 and a second segment 242. The first segment 241 extends along the length of the back plate 2, and the outer end of the first segment 241 is connected to the back plate 2. The second segment 242 is located on the side of the first segment 241 near the chassis 1. One end of the second segment 242 is connected to the end of the first segment 241 near the chassis 1, and the other end of the second segment 242 is connected to the surface of the boss 23 away from the chassis 1. The outer end of the second segment 242 is connected to the inner side of the back plate 2. The first segment 241 and the second segment 242 are perpendicular to each other.

[0090] In this context, the outer end of the first segment 241 refers to the end of the first segment 241 closest to the back plate 2, the inner end of the first segment 241 extends into the mounting space, and the outer end is located outside the inner end. Similarly, the outer end of the second segment 242 refers to the end of the second segment 242 closest to the back plate 2, the inner end of the second segment 242 extends into the mounting space, and the outer end is located outside the inner end.

[0091] It is understandable that the first segment 241 and the second segment 242 together form an "L"-shaped reinforcing rib 24. The first segment 241 mainly achieves the connection with the back plate 2, and the second segment 242 mainly achieves the connection with the boss 23. The connection between the first segment 241 and the second segment 242 strengthens the connection strength between the boss 23 and the back plate 2.

[0092] In an example of the present invention, the reinforcing rib 24 includes a first segment 241 and a second segment 242. The first segment 241 extends vertically, and its outer end is connected to the back plate 2. The second segment 242 is located below the first segment 241, with its upper end connected to the lower end of the first segment 241 and its lower end connected to the upper surface of the boss 23. The outer end of the second segment 242 is connected to the inner side of the back plate 2. The first segment 241 and the second segment 242 are perpendicular. Furthermore, the surface of the second segment 242 away from the chassis 1 can be inclined towards the chassis 1 in a direction toward the interior of the air conditioner 100. During installation, the reinforcing plate 3 can move downwards from the back plate 2, and the upper surface of the second segment 242 can be formed as a guide surface to facilitate guiding the reinforcing plate 3 downwards to the installation position.

[0093] Furthermore, the mounting plate 31 includes a first plate 311, a second plate 312, and a third plate 313. The first plate 311, the second plate 312, and the third plate 313 all extend along the length direction of the back plate 2. The first plate 311 and the third plate 313 are respectively connected to the two ends of the second plate 312 in the width direction. The first plate 311, the second plate 312, and the third plate 313 define a protrusion 317. It is understood that the first plate 311 extends along the length of the back plate 2, the second plate 312 extends along the length of the back plate 2, and the third plate 313 extends along the length of the back plate 2. One end of the first plate 311 in the width direction is connected to one end of the second plate 312 in the width direction, and one end of the third plate 313 in the width direction is connected to the other end of the second plate 312 in the width direction. The first plate 311 and the second plate 312 form an angle with each other, and the second plate 312 and the third plate 313 form an angle with each other. The first plate 311 and the third plate 313 are located on the same side of the second plate 312. The first plate 311, the second plate 312 and the third plate 313 together define a protrusion 317. The side of the second plate 312 facing the first plate 311 and the third plate 313 and the space defined between the first plate 311 and the third plate 313 is a clearance space 318. The connecting plate 32 is connected to the first plate 311 and is located on the side of the first plate 311 facing the back plate 2. The connecting plate 32 is perpendicular to the first plate 311.

[0094] Furthermore, the reinforcing rib 24 is located near the second end 22 of the boss 23, and the connecting plate 32 is located on the side of the reinforcing rib 24 away from the second end 22. This allows the connecting plate 32 and the reinforcing rib 24 to be spaced apart, avoiding interference between them, facilitating the connection between the reinforcing plate 3 and the boss 23, and strengthening the structural strength of the back plate 2 at the boss 23, ensuring the supporting effect of the back plate 2 on the reinforcing plate 3, thereby improving the reliability of the fixing of the fixed components on the reinforcing plate 3.

[0095] Furthermore, a guide 25 is provided on the side of the reinforcing rib 24 away from the second end 22. The guide 25 is located inside the back plate 2, extends along the length of the back plate 2, and is spaced apart from the boss 23. The guide 25 can be located within the clearance space 318 of the reinforcing plate 3. During the installation of the reinforcing plate 3, the reinforcing plate 3 moves from top to bottom, and the guide 25 guides the movement of the reinforcing plate 3. The end of the guide 25 near the chassis 1 is spaced apart from the boss 23, thereby forming a clearance space for the connecting plate 32 on the side of the guide 25 facing the chassis 1, the side of the reinforcing rib 24 away from the second end 22, and the end face of the boss 23 away from the chassis 1. During the installation of the reinforcing plate 3, the reinforcing plate 3 can be fastened to the inside of the back plate 2, so that the connecting plate 32 is located within the clearance space, and the reinforcing plate 3 can be moved towards the chassis 1 until the connecting plate 32 is in contact with the surface of the boss 23 away from the chassis 1.

[0096] Furthermore, a first stepped surface 243 is provided on the side of the reinforcing rib 24 near the second end 22, and the third plate 313 is located on the side of the first plate 311 near the second end 22, with the end of the third plate 313 near the chassis 1 abutting against the first stepped surface 243. This provides support for the third plate 313, thereby ensuring the reliability of the reinforcing plate 3's fixation, and consequently ensuring the reliability of the components fixed to the reinforcing plate 3.

[0097] Furthermore, the mounting plate 31 also includes a fourth plate 314, which extends along the length of the back plate 2. One end of the fourth plate 314 in the width direction is connected to the end of the third plate 313 away from the first plate 311. The fourth plate 314 and the third plate 313 form an angle with each other. The inner sidewall of the back plate 2 is provided with a second stepped surface 26, which is located on the side of the reinforcing rib 24 near the second end 22. The second stepped surface 26 is connected to and flush with the first stepped surface 243. The end of the fourth plate 314 near the chassis 1 abuts against the second stepped surface 26. This further enhances the support for the reinforcing plate 3, ensures the reliability of the reinforcing plate 3's fixation, and thus ensures the reliability of the components fixed to the reinforcing plate 3.

[0098] Furthermore, the end of the fourth plate 314 away from the third plate 313 is bent toward the third plate 313 to form a bent portion 3141. The bent portion 3141 and the fourth plate 314 are stacked together, which can further enhance the structural strength of the reinforcing plate 3 and thus ensure the reliability of the component fixed on the reinforcing plate 3.

[0099] Furthermore, the reinforcing plate 3 also includes a fifth plate 315 and a sixth plate 316, which extend along the length of the back plate 2. One end of the fifth plate 315 in the width direction is connected to the end of the first plate 311 away from the second plate 312, and one end of the sixth plate 316 in the width direction is connected to the end of the fifth plate 315 away from the first plate 311. The fifth plate 315 is perpendicular to the first plate 311 and extends in a direction away from the third plate 313. The sixth plate 316 is perpendicular to the fifth plate 315 and extends in a direction away from the back plate 2. Figure 4 As shown, the connecting plate 32 extends in a direction away from the third plate 313, and extends into the space defined by the first plate 311, the fifth plate 315 and the sixth plate 316.

[0100] Furthermore, the connecting plate 32 and the boss 23 are connected by fasteners. Specifically, the connecting plate 32 has a first mounting hole 321, and the boss 23 has a second mounting hole 231. Fasteners pass through the first mounting hole 321 and the second mounting hole 231. There can be multiple first mounting holes 321 and multiple second mounting holes 231, with each pair corresponding to a specific fastener. Furthermore, the connecting plate 32 has an annular protrusion 322 located on the side of the connecting plate 32 away from the boss 23, and the annular protrusion 322 surrounds the first mounting hole 321.

[0101] Optionally, the back plate 2 and the chassis 1 are connected by fasteners, and the back plate 2 and the chassis 1 are also connected by snap-fit. When the back plate 2 and the chassis 1 are snap-fit ​​connected, the chassis 1 is provided with a snap hole 11, and the lower end face of the boss 23 is provided with a buckle 27, which is snapped into the snap hole 11.

[0102] Reference below Figure 1 and Figure 2 An air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0103] An air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing assembly 10 of the air conditioner 100.

[0104] Specifically, the housing assembly 10 includes a chassis 1, a back plate 2, a front panel 4, a top plate 5, and a reinforcing plate 3. One end of the back plate 2 along its length is connected to the chassis 1, one end of the front panel 4 along its length is connected to the chassis 1, and both ends of the front panel 4 along its width are also connected to both ends of the back plate 2 along its width. The top plate 5 is connected to the end of the back plate 2 away from the chassis 1 and the end of the front panel 4 away from the chassis 1. The chassis 1, back plate 2, front panel 4, and top plate 5 together define the installation space.

[0105] Additionally, an air inlet 28 may be provided on the back panel 2, and the air inlet 28 may be provided with an air inlet grille. An air outlet 41 may be provided on the panel 4. Heat exchange components, air duct components, fan components, and air guide components may be provided in the installation space. The heat exchange components and air duct components may be provided on the reinforcing plate 3. The heat exchange components are located close to the air inlet 28. In the direction of airflow, the air duct components are located downstream of the heat exchange components, the fan components are located inside the air duct components, and the air guide components are located at the air outlet 41 to adjust the air delivery direction.

[0106] Driven by the fan assembly, airflow enters through the air inlet 28. The airflow entering through the air inlet 28 exchanges heat with the heat exchange components. After heat exchange, the airflow enters the air duct and is finally discharged from the air outlet 41. With the help of the air guide assembly, the airflow discharged from the air outlet 41 can be adjusted to meet the user's needs.

[0107] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner 100, by providing the housing assembly 10 of the air conditioner 100, provides a boss 23 structure at the end of the first end 21 of the back plate 2 near the chassis 1, and provides a reinforcing rib 24 between the end face of the boss 23 away from the chassis 1 and the inner side face of the back plate 2, and provides a protrusion 317 on the reinforcing plate 3 to avoid the reinforcing rib 24, and at the same time connects the reinforcing plate 3 with the boss 23, can enhance the structural strength at the connection position of the back plate 2 and the reinforcing plate 3, thereby enhancing the structural strength of the back plate 2, improving the support and fixing effect on the reinforcing plate 3, and further enhancing the reliability of the fixing of the components fixed on the reinforcing plate 3.

[0108] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0109] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0110] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0111] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A housing assembly for an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: Chassis; The back panel has one end connected to the chassis in the length direction, and the two ends in the width direction of the back panel are a first end and a second end, respectively. The first end is provided with a boss extending toward the inside of the air conditioner, and the boss is located at the end of the back panel connected to the chassis. A reinforcing rib is connected between the end face of the boss away from the chassis and the inner side of the back panel. A reinforcing plate is located inside the back plate and disposed at the first end. The reinforcing plate includes a mounting plate and a connecting plate. The mounting plate extends along the length direction of the back plate. The mounting plate has a protrusion protruding towards the inside of the air conditioner. The connecting plate is connected to one end of the mounting plate near the chassis. The reinforcing rib is located inside the protrusion. The connecting plate is connected to the boss. The reinforcing rib includes a first segment and a second segment. The first segment extends along the length of the back plate and its outer end is connected to the back plate. The second segment is located on the side of the first segment closer to the chassis. One end of the second segment is connected to the end of the first segment closer to the chassis, and the other end of the second segment is connected to the surface of the boss away from the chassis. The first segment and the second segment are perpendicular. The upper surface of the second segment is inclined downward in the direction toward the installation space and forms a guide surface.

2. The housing assembly of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting plate includes a first plate, a second plate, and a third plate. The first plate, the second plate, and the third plate all extend along the length direction of the back plate. The first plate and the third plate are respectively connected to both ends of the second plate in the width direction. The first plate, the second plate, and the third plate define the protrusion. The connecting plate is connected to the first plate and is located on the side of the first plate facing the back plate. The connecting plate is perpendicular to the first plate.

3. The housing assembly of the air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The reinforcing rib is located on the boss near the first end, and the connecting plate is located on the side of the reinforcing rib away from the first end.

4. The housing assembly of the air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, A guide is provided on the side of the reinforcing rib away from the first end. The guide is located on the inner side of the back plate and extends along the length direction of the back plate and is spaced apart from the boss.

5. The housing assembly of the air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The guide members are a plurality of those spaced apart along the length of the back plate.

6. The housing assembly of the air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The reinforcing rib has a first stepped surface on the side near the first end, and the third plate is located on the side of the first plate near the first end, with the end of the third plate near the chassis abutting against the first stepped surface.

7. The housing assembly of the air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting plate also includes a fourth plate extending along the length of the back plate. One end of the fourth plate in the width direction is connected to the end of the third plate away from the first plate. The inner sidewall of the back plate is provided with a second stepped surface. The second stepped surface is located on the side of the reinforcing rib closer to the first end. The second stepped surface is connected to and flush with the first stepped surface. The end of the fourth plate closer to the chassis abuts against the second stepped surface.

8. The housing assembly of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting plate and the boss are connected by fasteners.

9. The housing assembly of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The back plate is connected to the chassis by fasteners.

10. The housing assembly of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chassis is provided with a locking hole, and the lower end face of the boss is provided with a buckle, which is engaged in the locking hole.

11. The housing assembly of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that, The second end is provided with the boss, the reinforcing rib and the reinforcing plate, and the positional relationship and connection relationship of the boss, the reinforcing rib and the reinforcing plate are the same as those of the first end.

12. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the housing assembly of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-11.

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