Air conditioner shell and air conditioner

By adding a detachable sub-panel and a snap-fit ​​slot structure to the air conditioner housing, the problem of inconvenient disassembly of the air conditioner module is solved, and convenient maintenance of the module is achieved.

CN115727525BActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23NINGBO AUX ELECTRIC CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202111013559.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-08-31
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2041-08-31

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Technical Problem

The newly added fresh air module and purification module in existing air conditioners are inconvenient to disassemble and difficult to maintain effectively.

Method used

An independent sub-panel is added to the air conditioner casing. The sub-panel is detachably connected to the first mounting part and a stable connection is achieved through structures such as snaps and slots, which facilitates disassembly and installation.

Benefits of technology

It facilitates the maintenance of independent modules, reduces the difficulty of disassembly and assembly, and improves maintenance efficiency.

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Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides an air conditioner shell and an air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of air conditioners.The air conditioner shell comprises a middle frame and a sub-panel.A first mounting portion for mounting an independent module is arranged at one end of the middle frame, and the sub-panel is arranged on the front side of the first mounting portion and detachably connected with the first mounting portion.The air conditioner shell and the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present application are provided with the independent sub-panel, and the sub-panel is detachably connected with the first mounting portion, so that when the independent module needs to be maintained, the sub-panel only needs to be detached, and the independent module can be maintained, and therefore, the sub-panel is convenient to disassemble and assemble, and the independent module is convenient to maintain.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and more specifically, to an air conditioner housing and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of air conditioning technology, in addition to the traditional heat exchange module, fresh air module, purification module, etc. can be added to air conditioners to expand the application range of air conditioners, improve air conditioning effect, and enhance product competitiveness.

[0003] However, the aforementioned added modules in the related technologies have the problems of being inconvenient to disassemble and difficult to maintain. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The problem solved by this invention is that modules such as fresh air modules and purification modules are inconvenient to disassemble and difficult to maintain.

[0005] To address the above problems, embodiments of the present invention provide an air conditioner housing and an air conditioner.

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of the present invention provide an air conditioner housing, including a middle frame and a sub-panel. One end of the middle frame is provided with a first mounting part for installing an independent module, and the sub-panel is disposed on the front side of the first mounting part and is detachably connected to the first mounting part.

[0007] The air conditioner housing provided in this embodiment of the invention has an additional independent sub-panel, and the sub-panel is detachably connected to the first mounting part. When maintenance of the independent module is required, only the sub-panel needs to be removed to maintain the independent module. Therefore, the sub-panel and the independent module are easy to disassemble and assemble, which facilitates the maintenance of the independent module.

[0008] Furthermore, in an optional embodiment, the sub-panel is C-shaped and is mounted around the first mounting portion from top to bottom.

[0009] Furthermore, in an optional embodiment, the sub-panel includes a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel connected sequentially from top to bottom;

[0010] The first panel is an arc-shaped plate, and the upper side of the first panel bends and extends inward toward the inner side of the second panel;

[0011] The third panel is an arc-shaped plate, and the lower side of the third panel bends and extends inward toward the inner side of the second panel;

[0012] At least one of the first panel, the second panel, and the third panel is detachably connected to the first mounting portion.

[0013] Furthermore, in an optional embodiment, a buckle is provided on the upper side of the first panel, and a slot is provided at the upper end of the first mounting part, wherein the buckle is inserted into the slot.

[0014] Furthermore, in an optional embodiment, the upper end of the first mounting portion is provided with a hook portion and a sliding portion spaced apart from each other, and the slot is formed between the hook portion and the sliding portion;

[0015] The buckle includes a buckle body, a fastening part and a supporting part disposed on the buckle body. The fastening part is inserted into the slot and abuts against the lower side of the hook part, and the supporting part abuts against the upper side of the hook part.

[0016] Furthermore, in an optional embodiment, the fastening part has a contact surface, which contacts the lower side surface of the hook part when the fastening part is inserted into the slot;

[0017] The angle of inclination of the contact surface relative to the horizontal plane is greater than the angle of inclination of the upper surface of the supporting part relative to the horizontal plane.

[0018] Furthermore, in an optional embodiment, a first buckle is provided on the lower side of the third panel, and a first slot is provided at the lower end of the first mounting part, wherein the first buckle engages with the first slot.

[0019] Furthermore, in an optional embodiment, a second buckle is provided on the inner side of the second panel, and a second slot is provided on the front side of the first mounting part, wherein the second buckle engages with the second slot.

[0020] Furthermore, in an optional embodiment, a support portion is provided on the inner side of the second panel, the support portion being used to abut against the front side of the first mounting portion.

[0021] Furthermore, in an optional embodiment, a sealing rib is provided on the inner side of the third panel, a sub-air outlet is provided at the lower end of the first mounting part, and a sealing part is provided on the periphery of the sub-air outlet on the first mounting part. The sealing rib cooperates with the sealing part to seal the periphery of the sub-air outlet.

[0022] Furthermore, in an optional embodiment, the sealing rib includes a first sealing rib, which is disposed on the side of the third panel close to the second panel;

[0023] The sealing part includes a first sealing part, which is disposed on the upper periphery of the first mounting part corresponding to the sub-air outlet.

[0024] The first sealing rib mates with the first sealing part.

[0025] Further, in an optional embodiment, the sealing rib includes a second sealing rib and a third sealing rib, the second sealing rib and the third sealing rib are disposed opposite to each other on the inner side of the third panel, and both the second sealing rib and the third sealing rib extend from top to bottom;

[0026] The sealing part includes a second sealing part and a third sealing part, and the second sealing part and the third sealing part are respectively disposed on the opposite two peripheral sides of the first mounting part corresponding to the sub-air outlet.

[0027] The second sealing rib cooperates with the second sealing part, and the third sealing rib cooperates with the third sealing part.

[0028] Furthermore, in an optional embodiment, a main panel is also included, wherein the middle frame is provided with a second mounting part for installing a heat exchange module, one end of the second mounting part is connected to the first mounting part, and the main panel is detachably connected to the second mounting part.

[0029] In a second aspect, the present invention provides an air conditioner, including an independent module and an air conditioner housing as described in any of the foregoing embodiments, wherein the independent module is mounted on the first mounting portion.

[0030] The air conditioner provided in this embodiment of the invention has an additional independent sub-panel, and the sub-panel is detachably connected to the first mounting part. When maintenance of the independent module is required, only the sub-panel needs to be removed to maintain the independent module. Therefore, the sub-panel and the independent module are easy to disassemble and assemble, and it is convenient to maintain the independent module. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic block diagram of the structure of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the middle frame of the air conditioner housing provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the bottom of the middle frame of the air conditioner housing provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point V in the middle;

[0036] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sub-panel of the air conditioner housing provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the upper structure of the sub-panel;

[0038] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the mating structure of the buckle and slot at the upper end of the sub-panel of the air conditioner housing provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 9 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the lower structure of the sub-panel;

[0040] Figure 10 A cross-sectional view of the middle frame of the air conditioner housing provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A magnified schematic diagram of the local structure at point XI;

[0042] Figure 12 for Figure 10 A magnified schematic diagram of the local structure at point XII;

[0043] Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the sealing structure at the second sealing part of the middle frame of the air conditioner housing provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the sealing structure at the third sealing part of the middle frame of the air conditioner housing provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0046] 10-Air conditioner; 11-Air conditioner housing; 100-Middle frame; 110-First mounting part; 111-Slot; 1111-Hook part; 1112-Slide-in part; 112-First slot; 113-Holding part; 114-Second slot; 115-Sub-air outlet; 116-Receiving groove; 117-Holding arm; 118-Sealing part; 1181-First sealing part; 1182-Second sealing part; 1183-Third sealing part; 120-Second mounting part; 200-Sub-panel; 210-First panel; 211-Snap-in; 2111-Snap-in body; 2112-Snap-in part; 2113-Supporting part; 2114-Snap-in groove; 2115-Contact surface; 220-Second panel; 221-Second snap-in; 222-Support part; 230-Third panel; 231-First snap-in; 232-Air outlet; 233-Sealing rib; 2331-First sealing rib; 2332-Second sealing rib; 2333-Third sealing rib; 234-Handle; 300-Main panel; 12-Independent module; 13-Heat exchange module. Detailed Implementation

[0047] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0048] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This invention provides an air conditioner 10, which can be a wall-mounted unit or a floor-standing unit. In this embodiment, a wall-mounted unit is used as an example. The air conditioner 10 may include an air conditioner housing 11, an independent module 12, and a heat exchange module 13. Both the independent module 12 and the heat exchange module 13 are disposed within the air conditioner housing 11. The heat exchange module 13 is a heat exchanger used to realize the cooling, heating, and other heat exchange functions of the air conditioner 10. The independent module 12 is a separate module independent of the heat exchange module 13. Depending on its function, the independent module 12 may be a fresh air module, a purification module, a humidification module, an oxygenation module, etc., or it may be configured as a module with other functions according to actual needs.

[0049] The air conditioner housing 11 includes a middle frame 100, a sub-panel 200, and a main panel 300. One end of the middle frame 100 has a first mounting portion 110 for mounting an independent module 12. The sub-panel 200 is located on the front side of the first mounting portion 110 and is detachably connected to it. The middle frame 100 also has a second mounting portion 120 for mounting a heat exchange module 13. One end of the second mounting portion 120 is connected to the first mounting portion 110, and the main panel 300 is detachably connected to the second mounting portion 120.

[0050] It should be understood that the first mounting portion 110 is used to accommodate the independent module 12, and the second mounting portion 120 is used to accommodate the heat exchange module 13. The main panel 300 is detachably connected to the front side of the second mounting portion 120 and can cover the heat exchange module 13. The sub-panel 200 is a separate part independent of the main panel 300. The sub-panel 200 corresponds to the independent module 12, and when mounted on the first mounting portion 110, the sub-panel 200 can cover the independent module 12. As an externally visible panel structure, the main panel 300 may optionally have a larger area than the sub-panel 200, and the main panel 300 and the sub-panel 200 are located on the same cross-sectional extension surface to achieve visual consistency.

[0051] By adding a sub-panel 200, and making the sub-panel 200 detachably connected to the first mounting part 110, when maintenance of the independent module 12 is required, only the sub-panel 200 needs to be removed to perform maintenance on the independent module 12. Therefore, the sub-panel 200 is easy to install and remove, facilitating the disassembly and maintenance of the independent module 12. It should be noted that in related technologies, the main panel 300 needs to be removed when the independent module 12 needs to be disassembled. However, the air conditioner housing 11 provided in this embodiment of the invention adds a separately detachable sub-panel 200, which eliminates the need to remove the main panel 300, allowing for the disassembly and maintenance of the independent module 12. This makes the installation and removal of the independent module 12 more convenient and reduces the difficulty of the installation and removal work.

[0052] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 To facilitate the installation of the sub-panel 200 and improve its stability, the upper end of the first mounting portion 110 is provided with a slot 111, and the lower end of the first mounting portion 110 is provided with a first slot 112. The slot 111 is used to engage with the upper side of the sub-panel 200, and the first slot 112 is used to engage with the lower side of the sub-panel 200. In this embodiment, the number of slots 111 can be selected as two, and the two slots 111 are arranged horizontally at intervals at the upper end of the first mounting portion 110.

[0053] It should be noted that, in the embodiments of the present invention, the terms "front side," "upper end," "lower end," "upper side," and "lower side," which indicate the orientation, refer to the orientation of the air conditioner 10 in its normal placement, use, or installation state. In the embodiments of the present invention, "front side" refers to the side relatively closer to the outer surface of the sub-panel 200.

[0054] The lower end of the first mounting portion 110 is provided with a retaining portion 113, which is elongated and extends horizontally. A first slot 112 is provided on the lower side of the retaining portion 113. Optionally, there are two first slots 112, which are spaced horizontally apart from each other on the retaining portion 113. By providing two slots 111 and two first slots 112, the stability of the mounting to the sub-panel 200 is improved.

[0055] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 5 The front side of the first mounting portion 110 is provided with a second slot 114 for engaging with the inner side of the sub-panel 200. In this embodiment, the lower end of the first mounting portion 110 is provided with a sub-air outlet 115, which is used for airflow from the independent module 12. The second slot 114 is located on the front side of the first mounting portion 110 near the sub-air outlet 115.

[0056] It should be noted that the "inner side" mentioned in the embodiments of the present invention refers to the position of the air conditioner 10 in its normal placement state, use state, or installation state, and the "inner side" of the sub-panel 200 is the side of the sub-panel 200 that is relatively closer to the first mounting part 110.

[0057] Furthermore, the front side of the first mounting part 110 is provided with a receiving groove 116, and the bottom wall of the receiving groove 116 is provided with two oppositely arranged retaining arms 117. The two retaining arms 117 can undergo elastic deformation under the action of external force, and the second retaining groove 114 is formed between the two retaining arms 117.

[0058] The first mounting portion 110 has a sealing portion 118 around the periphery of the sub-air outlet 115. The sealing portion 118 is used to cooperate with the sub-panel 200 to seal the periphery of the sub-air outlet 115, preventing air from flowing out between the periphery of the sub-air outlet 115 and the sub-panel 200. In this embodiment, the sealing portion 118 includes a first sealing portion 1181, a second sealing portion 1182, and a third sealing portion 1183. The first sealing portion 1181 is disposed on the upper periphery of the first mounting portion 110 corresponding to the sub-air outlet 115. The second sealing portion 1182 and the third sealing portion 1183 are respectively disposed on the left and right peripheries of the first mounting portion 110 corresponding to the sub-air outlet 115. In this embodiment, "left and right" refers to the orientation of the air conditioner 10 in its normal placement state, its use state, or its installed state.

[0059] Please see Figure 6 The specific structure of the sub-panel 200 is described below. The sub-panel 200 is C-shaped and is mounted around the first mounting portion 110 from top to bottom. It should be noted that the C-shape of the sub-panel 200 refers to its longitudinal section being C-shaped. In this embodiment, the opening of the C-shape of the sub-panel 200 faces the first mounting portion 110, and the C-shape of the sub-panel 200 is upright. During installation, the first mounting portion 110 can be inserted into the C-shape of the sub-panel 200 through the aforementioned opening, thereby achieving the effect of the sub-panel 200 surrounding the first mounting portion 110 from top to bottom. Because the sub-panel 200 is mounted around the first mounting portion 110 from top to bottom, the connection between the sub-panel 200 and the first mounting portion 110 is tighter, ensuring that the sub-panel 200 is firmly installed and that its appearance is consistent with the main panel 300.

[0060] The sub-panel 200 includes a first panel 210, a second panel 220, and a third panel 230 connected sequentially from top to bottom. The first panel 210 is an arc-shaped plate, with its upper side bent and extending inwards towards the second panel 220. In this embodiment, the second panel 220 can be a flat plate. In other embodiments, the second panel 220 can also be an arc-shaped plate. Additionally, the third panel 230 is an arc-shaped plate, with its lower side bent and extending inwards towards the second panel 220. At least one of the first panel 210, the second panel 220, and the third panel 230 is detachably connected to the first mounting portion 110. The first panel 210, the second panel 220, and the third panel 230 are arranged sequentially from top to bottom to form a C-shaped sub-panel 200. The first panel 210, the second panel 220, and the third panel 230 respectively match the upper, middle, and lower ends of the first mounting portion 110, forming a structure that encloses the first mounting portion 110, which helps improve the stability of the sub-panel 200 installation.

[0061] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 To further ensure a more secure installation of the sub-panel 200 and facilitate its operation, in this embodiment, a buckle 211 is provided on the upper side of the first panel 210. The buckle 211 is used to insert into the slot 111 to connect the upper side of the first panel 210 to the upper end of the first mounting part 110. Optionally, the buckle 211 can undergo elastic deformation under external force. The buckle 211 can be optionally located near the upper edge of the first panel 210.

[0062] Please see Figure 8 The upper end of the first mounting portion 110 is provided with a hook portion 1111 and a sliding portion 1112 spaced apart from each other, and a slot 111 is formed between the hook portion 1111 and the sliding portion 1112. The buckle 211 includes a buckle body 2111, a fastening portion 2112 and a supporting portion 2113. The fastening portion 2112 protrudes from the buckle body 2111, and the supporting portion 2113 is located at the end of the buckle body 2111. The buckle body 2111, the fastening portion 2112 and the supporting portion 2113 together form a fastening groove 2114 for accommodating the hook portion 1111. The fastening part 2112 is inserted into the slot 111 and abuts against the lower side of the hook part 1111. The abutting part 2113 abuts against the upper side of the hook part 1111, and the hook part 1111 is accommodated in the engaging groove 2114, thereby making the engagement between the buckle 211 and the slot 111 more secure and less likely to fall off.

[0063] Furthermore, the fastening part 2112 has a contact surface 2115, which contacts the lower side of the hook part 1111 when the fastening part 2112 is inserted into the slot 111. The contact surface 2115 is inclined relative to the horizontal plane, and the upper surface of the abutment part 2113 is also inclined relative to the horizontal plane. The angle of inclination of the contact surface 2115 relative to the horizontal plane (denoted by angle A in the figure) is greater than the angle of inclination of the upper surface of the abutment part 2113 relative to the horizontal plane (denoted by angle B in the figure), that is, angle A is greater than angle B, thereby better preventing the upper end of the C-shaped sub-panel 200 from falling off.

[0064] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 9 A first latch 231 is provided on the lower side of the third panel 230. The first latch 231 is used to engage with the first latch 112 to connect the lower side of the third panel 230 to the lower end of the first mounting part 110. Optionally, the first latch 231 can be provided at a position near the lower edge of the third panel 230.

[0065] When the sub-panel 200 needs to be installed, first insert the buckle 211 into the slot 111. During the insertion of the buckle 211 into the slot 111, the buckle 211 undergoes elastic deformation under the resistance of the slot wall until it is fully inserted into the slot 111. Then, with the buckle 211 as the axis, rotate the third panel 230 downward until the first latch 231 engages with the first slot 112.

[0066] By setting the buckle 211 to be inserted into the slot 111 and the first buckle 231 to be engaged with the first slot 112, and combining the C-shaped structure of the sub-panel 200, the stability of the sub-panel 200 installation can be effectively improved, and the installation operation can be made more convenient, making it easier to disassemble and assemble the sub-panel 200.

[0067] Please continue reading. Figure 6 To prevent the center of the sub-panel 200 from deforming, bulging, or collapsing, and to further enhance the stability of the sub-panel 200 installation, in this embodiment, a second latch 221 is provided on the inner side of the second panel 220. The second latch 221 is used to engage with the second latching groove 114. Optionally, the second latch 221 can be located on the inner side of the second panel 220 and near one edge of the third panel 230. It should be noted that when installing the sub-panel 200, as the third panel 230 rotates downward, the second latch 221 extends between the two holding arms 117. Under the resistance of the second latch 221, the two holding arms 117 gradually move away from each other until the second latch 221 is inserted into the second latching groove 114 and engages with it. The two holding arms 117 then reset under the action of elastic restoring force, confining the second latch 221 within the second latching groove 114.

[0068] In addition, to further prevent the center of the sub-panel 200 from deforming, bulging, or collapsing, in this embodiment, a support portion 222 protrudes from the inner side of the second panel 220. The support portion 222 is used to abut against the front side of the first mounting portion 110. When the sub-panel 200 is installed, the support portion 222 abuts against the front side of the first mounting portion 110, thereby effectively preventing deformation of the center of the sub-panel 200. Optionally, in this embodiment, there may be multiple support portions 222, for example, two. The two support portions 222 are distributed vertically at intervals on the inner side of the second panel 220. One support portion 222 is located on the edge of the second panel 220 near the first panel 210, and the other support portion 222 is located in the central region of the second panel 220.

[0069] Please continue reading. Figure 6 and Figure 9 In this embodiment, the third panel 230 is provided with a plurality of air outlet holes 232, which are positioned corresponding to the sub-air outlets 115, and are used to guide the airflow from the sub-air outlets 115 to the outside of the air conditioner 10. In order to seal the periphery of the sub-air outlets 115 and prevent the air from flowing out between the periphery of the sub-air outlets 115 and the sub-panel 200, and to ensure that the airflow from the sub-air outlets 115 flows out through the air outlet holes 232, in this embodiment, a sealing rib 233 is provided on the inner side of the third panel 230. The sealing rib 233 is used to cooperate with the sealing part 118 to seal the periphery of the sub-air outlets 115.

[0070] In this embodiment, the sealing rib 233 includes a first sealing rib 2331, a second sealing rib 2332, and a third sealing rib 2333. The first sealing rib 2331 is disposed on the side of the third panel 230 near the second panel 220; the second sealing rib 2332 and the third sealing rib 2333 are disposed opposite each other on the left and right inner sides of the third panel 230, and both the second and third sealing ribs extend from top to bottom. Optionally, the second and third sealing ribs 2332 and 2333 are connected to both ends of the first sealing rib 2331 to improve the sealing effect. The first sealing rib 2331 cooperates with the first sealing part 1181, the second sealing rib 2332 cooperates with the second sealing part 1182, and the third sealing rib 2333 cooperates with the third sealing part 1183. By setting the first sealing rib 2331, the second sealing rib 2332 and the third sealing rib 2333, the periphery of the air outlet 115 can be effectively sealed from the upper side and the left and right sides of the third panel 230.

[0071] In addition, to facilitate user operation, a handle 234 is provided on the lower side of the third panel 230 for the user to apply force so that the user can hold the handle 234 to insert or release the buckle 211 into the slot 111 or rotate the third panel 230.

[0072] Please see Figures 10-14 Based on the structure of the air conditioner housing 11 and the air conditioner 10 provided in the embodiments of the present invention, the disassembly and assembly process of the sub-panel 200 is described in detail below:

[0073] When installing the sub-panel 200, hold the handle 234 and insert the buckle 211 into the slot 111. During the insertion of the buckle 211 into the slot 111, the buckle 211 undergoes elastic deformation under the resistance of the slot wall until it is fully inserted into the slot 111. Then, with the buckle 211 as the axis, hold the handle 234 and rotate the third panel 230 downwards until the first buckle 231 engages with the first slot 112. At this time, the second buckle 221 is inserted into the second slot 114 and engages with the second slot 114. The support part 222 abuts against the front side of the first mounting part 110, the first sealing rib 2331 engages with the first sealing part 1181, the second sealing rib 2332 engages with the second sealing part 1182, and the third sealing rib 2333 engages with the third sealing part 1183.

[0074] When it is necessary to disassemble the sub-panel 200, the third panel 230 can be rotated upward by holding the buckle 234 with the buckle 211 as the axis. This will cause the first buckle 231 to disengage from the first slot 112, the second buckle 221 to disengage from the second slot 114, the support part 222 to disengage from the front side of the first mounting part 110, and the first sealing rib 2331 to disengage from the first sealing part 1181, the second sealing rib 2332 to disengage from the second sealing part 1182, and the third sealing rib 2333 to disengage from the third sealing part 1183, until the buckle 211 can be removed from the slot 111, thereby realizing the disassembly of the sub-panel 200, so as to disassemble and maintain the independent module 12.

[0075] In summary, the air conditioner housing 11 and air conditioner 10 provided in the embodiments of the present invention have an additional independent sub-panel 200, and the sub-panel 200 is detachably connected to the first mounting part 110. When maintenance of the independent module 12 is required, only the sub-panel 200 needs to be removed to maintain the independent module 12. Therefore, the sub-panel 200 is easy to install and remove, and facilitates maintenance of the independent module 12.

[0076] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. An air conditioner housing, characterized in that, It includes a middle frame (100) and a sub-panel (200). One end of the middle frame (100) is provided with a first mounting part (110) for mounting an independent module (12). The sub-panel (200) is disposed on the front side of the first mounting part (110) and is detachably connected to the first mounting part (110). The sub-panel (200) is C-shaped and is mounted on the first mounting part (110) from top to bottom. The sub-panel (200) includes a first panel (210), a second panel (220) and a third panel (230) connected from top to bottom. A buckle (211) is provided on the upper side of the first panel (210), and a slot (111) is provided on the upper end of the first mounting part (110), wherein the buckle (211) is inserted into the slot (111); The upper end of the first mounting part (110) is provided with a hook part (1111) and a sliding part (1112) spaced apart from each other, and the slot (111) is formed between the hook part (1111) and the sliding part (1112); The buckle (211) includes a buckle body (2111), a fastening part (2112) and a supporting part (2113) disposed on the buckle body (2111). The fastening part (2112) is inserted into the slot (111) and abuts against the lower side of the hook part (1111). The supporting part (2113) abuts against the upper side of the hook part (1111). During the process of the buckle (211) being inserted into the slot (111), the buckle (211) undergoes elastic deformation under the abutment of the slot wall (111) until it is inserted into the slot (111), so that the sub-panel (200) can rotate around the buckle (211) as the axis. The lower side of the third panel (230) is provided with a first buckle (231), and the lower end of the first mounting part (110) is provided with a first slot (112). The first buckle (231) is engaged with the first slot (112).

2. The air conditioner housing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first panel (210) is an arc-shaped plate, and the upper side of the first panel (210) bends and extends toward the inner side of the second panel (220); The third panel (230) is an arc-shaped plate, and the lower side of the third panel (230) bends and extends inward toward the inner side of the second panel (220); At least one of the first panel (210), the second panel (220) and the third panel (230) is detachably connected to the first mounting part (110).

3. The air conditioner housing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastening part (2112) has a contact surface (2115), and when the fastening part (2112) is inserted into the slot (111), the contact surface (2115) contacts the lower side of the hook part (1111). The angle of inclination of the contact surface (2115) relative to the horizontal plane is greater than the angle of inclination of the upper surface of the abutment part (2113) relative to the horizontal plane.

4. The air conditioner housing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the second panel (220) is provided with a second buckle (221), and the front side of the first mounting part (110) is provided with a second slot (114). The second buckle (221) engages with the second slot (114).

5. The air conditioner housing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the second panel (220) is provided with a support portion (222), which is used to abut against the front side of the first mounting portion (110).

6. The air conditioner housing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the third panel (230) is provided with a sealing rib (233), and the lower end of the first mounting part (110) is provided with a sub-air outlet (115). The first mounting part (110) is provided with a sealing part (118) around the sub-air outlet (115). The sealing rib (233) cooperates with the sealing part (118) to seal the periphery of the sub-air outlet (115).

7. The air conditioner housing according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sealing rib (233) includes a first sealing rib (2331), which is disposed on the side of the third panel (230) near the second panel (220); The sealing part (118) includes a first sealing part (1181), which is disposed on the upper periphery of the first mounting part (110) corresponding to the sub-air outlet (115); The first sealing rib (2331) cooperates with the first sealing part (1181).

8. The air conditioner housing according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sealing rib (233) includes a second sealing rib (2332) and a third sealing rib (2333). The second sealing rib (2332) and the third sealing rib (2333) are disposed opposite to each other on the inner side of the third panel (230), and both the second sealing rib (2332) and the third sealing rib (2333) extend from top to bottom. The sealing part (118) includes a second sealing part (1182) and a third sealing part (1183), the second sealing part (1182) and the third sealing part (1183) are respectively disposed on the opposite two sides of the periphery of the first mounting part (110) corresponding to the sub-air outlet (115); The second sealing rib (2332) cooperates with the second sealing part (1182), and the third sealing rib (2333) cooperates with the third sealing part (1183).

9. The air conditioner housing according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, It also includes a main panel (300), the middle frame (100) is provided with a second mounting part (120) for mounting a heat exchange module (13), one end of the second mounting part (120) is connected to the first mounting part (110), and the main panel (300) is detachably connected to the second mounting part (120).

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, It includes an independent module (12) and an air conditioner housing (11) as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the independent module (12) is mounted on the first mounting part (110).

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