Air conditioner housing and air conditioner

Abstract

The present invention discloses an air conditioner housing and an air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of air conditioners. The air conditioner housing includes a middle frame, a first panel, and a second panel. The first panel and the second panel are arranged side by side and are both movably connected to the middle frame. The first panel and the middle frame together enclose a first cavity, and the first panel can move relative to the middle frame to open the first cavity. The second panel and the middle frame together enclose a second cavity, and the second panel can move relative to the middle frame to open the second cavity. Compared with the prior art, the air conditioner housing provided by the present invention uses the first panel and the second panel arranged side by side, so it is easy to clean or maintain the internal components of the air conditioner, reducing labor intensity, improving work efficiency, and being simple and light to operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioning, and in particular to an air conditioning shell and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] With rising living standards, people are demanding more versatile air conditioners. Most current wall-mounted air conditioners feature both a fresh air mechanism and a heat exchange mechanism, both of which are housed within the air conditioner casing and shielded by a common panel. This means that cleaning or maintaining both the fresh air mechanism and the heat exchange mechanism requires opening the entire panel. This heavy panel makes it difficult for workers to operate, resulting in low cleaning and maintenance efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The problem solved by the present invention is how to easily clean or maintain the internal components of an air conditioner, reduce labor intensity, improve work efficiency, and be simple and light to operate.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the technical solution of the present invention is achieved as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides an air conditioner housing, comprising a middle frame, a first panel, and a second panel. The first panel and the second panel are arranged side by side and are both movably connected to the middle frame. The first panel and the middle frame together define a first cavity, and the first panel is movable relative to the middle frame to open the first cavity. The second panel and the middle frame together define a second cavity, and the second panel is movable relative to the middle frame to open the second cavity. Compared to the prior art, the air conditioner housing provided by the present invention, due to the use of the side-by-side first and second panels, facilitates cleaning or maintenance of the air conditioner's internal components, reduces labor intensity, improves work efficiency, and is simple and lightweight to operate.

[0006] Furthermore, one end of the first panel is hinged to the middle frame, and the other end is snap-connected to the middle frame, so as to realize the function of the first panel opening or closing the first cavity.

[0007] Furthermore, the middle frame is provided with a fresh air inlet, and the first panel is provided with a fresh air outlet, and the position of the fresh air inlet corresponds to the position of the fresh air outlet. The fresh air blown out by the fresh air mechanism can be blown out through the fresh air inlet and the fresh air outlet in sequence, thereby achieving the function of improving indoor air quality.

[0008] Furthermore, the air conditioner housing also includes a decorative strip, which is spaced apart from the first and second panels. The decorative strip is mounted on the middle frame and disposed between the first and second panels. The decorative strip is used to simultaneously seal the gap between the first and second panels and the middle frame to prevent air leakage and condensation, thereby improving the user experience.

[0009] Furthermore, the middle frame is provided with a support beam, the decorative strip is arranged in contact with the support beam, and the first and second panels are both pressed against the side of the decorative strip away from the support beam to seal the gap between the first and second panels and the support beam, preventing air leakage and condensation.

[0010] Furthermore, the support beam is provided with a limiting groove, and the decorative strip cooperates with the limiting groove. The limiting groove can limit the decorative strip to further fix the relative position of the decorative strip and the support beam, and prevent the decorative strip from being displaced relative to the support beam.

[0011] Furthermore, the limiting groove is provided with a first side wall and a second side wall opposite to each other, and a first notch and a second notch are provided on both sides of the decorative strip, respectively. The first side wall cooperates with the first notch, and the second side wall cooperates with the second notch. The first side wall and the second side wall work together to limit the position of the decorative strip.

[0012] Furthermore, the first sidewall includes a reinforcing section and a supporting section, the reinforcing section and the supporting section being integrally formed, the reinforcing section being thicker than the supporting section, and the supporting section being engaged with the first notch. The reinforcing section is used to increase the strength of the first sidewall and prevent the first sidewall from deforming or bending under the pressure of the first panel.

[0013] Furthermore, the decorative strip is provided with a hook, and the middle frame is provided with a hole, and the hook engages with the hole. This realizes a detachable connection between the decorative strip and the middle frame, facilitates the installation and removal of the decorative strip, and can fix the relative position of the decorative strip and the support beam to prevent the decorative strip from moving relative to the support beam.

[0014] Furthermore, a decorative surface is provided on a side of the decorative strip away from the middle frame, which is used to improve the aesthetics of the entire air conditioner housing.

[0015] Furthermore, the decorative surface is a reflective surface that reflects light entering between the first and second panels, thereby increasing the brightness of the gap between the first and second panels and preventing dark shadows from forming in the gap between the first and second panels, thereby improving the aesthetics of the entire air conditioner casing and enhancing the user experience.

[0016] In a second aspect, the present invention provides an air conditioner comprising the above-described air conditioner housing, the air conditioner housing comprising a middle frame, a first panel, and a second panel, the first panel and the second panel being arranged side by side and movably connected to the middle frame, the first panel and the middle frame together defining a first cavity, the first panel being movable relative to the middle frame to open the first cavity, the second panel and the middle frame together defining a second cavity, the second panel being movable relative to the middle frame to open the second cavity. The air conditioner facilitates cleaning or maintenance of internal components, reduces labor intensity, improves work efficiency, and is simple and lightweight to operate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner casing according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the air conditioner casing according to the first embodiment of the present invention when the first panel is opened;

[0019] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the air conditioner housing according to the first embodiment of the present invention when the second panel is opened;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the cooperation between the first panel and the second panel and the decorative strip in the air conditioner housing according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of V in the middle.

[0022] Description of reference numerals:

[0023] 100-air conditioner casing; 110-middle frame; 111-support beam; 112-limiting groove; 113-first side wall; 114-second side wall; 115-reinforcement section; 116-support section; 117-fresh air inlet; 120-first panel; 121-fresh air outlet; 130-second panel; 140-decorative strip; 141-first notch; 142-second notch; 143-decorative surface; 150-first cavity; 160-second cavity. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] First embodiment

[0026] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 The embodiment of the present invention provides an air conditioner housing 100 for shielding and protecting the components inside the air conditioner. It can seal the gap between the panel and the middle frame 110, preventing air leakage and condensation, and improving the user experience.

[0027] It should be noted that the air conditioner housing 100 is used for an air conditioner wall mounted unit, which is mounted on a wall. The air conditioner wall mounted unit can blow hot or cold air into the room to achieve the heating or cooling function. The air conditioner wall mounted unit can also blow fresh air into the room to improve the indoor air quality. Specifically, the air conditioner wall mounted unit includes the air conditioner housing 100, a fresh air mechanism (not shown), and a heat exchange mechanism (not shown). The fresh air mechanism and the heat exchange mechanism are arranged side by side in the air conditioner housing 100. The fresh air mechanism is used to achieve the fresh air function of the air conditioner wall mounted unit, and the heat exchange mechanism is used to achieve the temperature adjustment function of the air conditioner wall mounted unit. The air conditioner housing 100 is used to shield and protect the fresh air mechanism and the heat exchange mechanism.

[0028] The air conditioner housing 100 includes a middle frame 110, a first panel 120, a second panel 130, and a decorative strip 140. The first panel 120 and the second panel 130 are arranged side by side and are both movably connected to the middle frame 110. The first panel 120 and the middle frame 110 together define a first cavity 150. The first panel 120 can move relative to the middle frame 110 to open the first cavity 150. The second panel 130 and the middle frame 110 together define a second cavity 160. The second panel 130 can move relative to the middle frame 110 to open the second cavity 160.

[0029] In this embodiment, the first cavity 150 is used to accommodate the fresh air mechanism, and the second cavity 160 is used to accommodate the heat exchange mechanism. The first cavity 150 and the second cavity 160 are arranged side by side. The fresh air mechanism can blow fresh air outward through the middle frame 110, and the heat exchange mechanism can blow heat exchange air outward through the middle frame 110, thereby simultaneously realizing the fresh air function and temperature control function of the wall-mounted air conditioner.

[0030] Specifically, when cleaning or maintaining the fresh air mechanism, only the first panel 120 needs to be opened, without opening the second panel 130. When cleaning or maintaining the heat exchange mechanism, only the second panel 130 needs to be opened, without opening the first panel 120. This allows workers to selectively open different panels to easily clean or maintain the air conditioner's internal components (the fresh air mechanism or the heat exchange mechanism), reducing labor intensity, improving work efficiency, and simplifying operation.

[0031] Furthermore, since the first panel 120 and the second panel 130 are independently arranged and are lighter in weight, there is no need to set a supporting structure on the first panel 120 and the second panel 130. In this way, the opening angle of the first panel 120 and the second panel 130 is larger, which is more convenient for cleaning or maintenance, and there is no need to consider the interference of the supporting structure with the travel of the internal components of the air conditioner, which is reliable and practical.

[0032] In this embodiment, one end of the first panel 120 is hinged to the middle frame 110, and the other end is snap-fitted to the middle frame 110, enabling the first panel 120 to open or close the first cavity 150. Specifically, the upper end of the first panel 120 is hinged to the middle frame 110, and the lower end of the first panel 120 is snap-fitted to the middle frame 110. The first panel 120 can rotate upward relative to the middle frame 110 to open the first cavity 150, thereby facilitating cleaning or maintenance of the fresh air mechanism. The first panel 120 can also rotate downward relative to the middle frame 110 to close the first cavity 150, shielding the fresh air mechanism.

[0033] In this embodiment, one end of the second panel 130 is hinged to the middle frame 110, and the other end is snap-fitted to the middle frame 110, enabling the second panel 130 to open or close the second cavity 160. Specifically, the upper end of the second panel 130 is hinged to the middle frame 110, and the lower end of the second panel 130 is snap-fitted to the middle frame 110. The second panel 130 can be rotated upward relative to the middle frame 110 to open the second cavity 160, thereby facilitating cleaning or maintenance of the heat exchange mechanism. The second panel 130 can also be rotated downward relative to the middle frame 110 to close the second cavity 160, shielding the heat exchange mechanism.

[0034] It is worth noting that the middle frame 110 has a fresh air inlet 117, and the first panel 120 has a fresh air outlet 121. The position of the fresh air inlet 117 corresponds to the position of the fresh air outlet 121. When the first panel 120 closes the first cavity 150, the fresh air blown out by the fresh air mechanism can be blown out through the fresh air inlet 117 and the fresh air outlet 121 in sequence, thereby improving the indoor air quality.

[0035] It should be noted that the first panel 120 and the second panel 130 are spaced apart. The first panel 120 is located outside the middle frame 110 and is used to shield and protect the fresh air mechanism. The second panel 130 is located outside the middle frame 110 and is used to shield and protect the heat exchange mechanism. The decorative strip 140 is installed on the middle frame 110 and is located between the first and second panels 120, 130. The decorative strip 140 is used to seal the gaps between the first and second panels 120, 130 and the middle frame 110 to prevent air leakage and condensation, thereby improving the user experience.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5It is worth noting that the middle frame 110 is provided with a support beam 111, and the first cavity 150 and the second cavity 160 are relatively arranged on both sides of the support beam 111. The decorative strip 140 is arranged in close contact with the support beam 111, and the first panel 120 and the second panel 130 are both pressed on the side of the decorative strip 140 away from the support beam 111. Specifically, the decorative strip 140 is clamped between the support beam 111 and the first panel 120 to seal the gap between the first panel 120 and the support beam 111 to prevent air leakage and condensation; the decorative strip 140 is also clamped between the support beam 111 and the second panel 130 to seal the gap between the second panel 130 and the support beam 111 to prevent air leakage and condensation.

[0037] In this embodiment, a certain gap is provided between the first panel 120 and the second panel 130. Therefore, the first panel 120 does not interfere with the second panel 130 during the opening and closing process, and the second panel 130 does not interfere with the first panel 120 during the opening and closing process. Furthermore, the first panel 120 and the second panel 130 are both pressed against the decorative strip 140, so the decorative strip 140 does not interfere with the opening and closing operations of the first panel 120 and the second panel 130.

[0038] It should be noted that the decorative strip 140 is provided with a hook (not shown in the figure), and the middle frame 110 is provided with a hole (not shown in the figure). The hook is engaged with the hole to realize a detachable connection between the decorative strip 140 and the middle frame 110, which facilitates the installation and disassembly of the decorative strip 140 and can fix the relative position of the decorative strip 140 and the support beam 111 to prevent the decorative strip 140 from being displaced relative to the support beam 111.

[0039] In this embodiment, the support beam 111 is provided with a limiting groove 112, and the decorative strip 140 cooperates with the limiting groove 112. The limiting groove 112 can limit the decorative strip 140 to further fix the relative position of the decorative strip 140 and the support beam 111, preventing the decorative strip 140 from moving relative to the support beam 111.

[0040] The retaining groove 112 is provided with a first side wall 113 and a second side wall 114 opposite to each other. A first notch 141 and a second notch 142 are provided on either side of the decorative strip 140, respectively. The first side wall 113 cooperates with the first notch 141, while the second side wall 114 cooperates with the second notch 142. Together, the first and second side walls 113, 114 define the position of the decorative strip 140. Specifically, the first panel 120 presses the decorative strip 140 against the first side wall 113, sealing the gap between them. The second panel 130 presses the decorative strip 140 against the second side wall 114, sealing the gap between them.

[0041] First sidewall 113 includes a reinforcing section 115 and a supporting section 116. The reinforcing section 115 and the supporting section 116 are integrally formed to enhance the connection strength. The reinforcing section 115 is thicker than the supporting section 116 and serves to increase the strength of first sidewall 113, preventing deformation or bending of the first sidewall 113 under the pressure of first panel 120. The supporting section 116 cooperates with the first notch 141 to limit and secure the decorative strip 140.

[0042] In this embodiment, the specific structure of the second side wall 114 is the same as that of the first side wall 113 , and will not be further described herein.

[0043] It should be noted that a decorative surface 143 is provided on the side of the decorative strip 140 away from the middle frame 110. Decorative surface 143 is used to enhance the aesthetics of the entire air conditioner housing 100. Specifically, decorative surface 143 is a reflective surface that reflects light incident between the first panel 120 and the second panel 130. This increases the brightness of the gap between the first panel 120 and the second panel 130, prevents the gap between the first panel 120 and the second panel 130 from generating dark shadows, thereby enhancing the aesthetics of the entire air conditioner housing 100 and improving the user experience.

[0044] In this embodiment, the decorative surface 143 is composed of multiple diamond-shaped mirror surfaces that are spliced ​​together to improve the reflective effect and ensure the brightness of the gap between the first panel 120 and the second panel 130, but it is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the decorative surface 143 can also be composed of mirror surfaces of other shapes, and the shape of the decorative surface 143 is not specifically limited.

[0045] It is worth noting that during operation of the air conditioner, both the first panel 120 and the second panel 130 are in a closed state. At this time, the first panel 120 is pressed against the support beam 111 of the middle frame 110 by the decorative strip 140, and the second panel 130 is pressed against the support beam 111 by the decorative strip 140. The decorative strip 140 can simultaneously seal the gap between the first panel 120, the second panel 130 and the support beam 111 to prevent air leakage and condensation. When maintenance or repair of the air conditioner is required, the first panel 120 and / or the second panel 130 are rotated open relative to the middle frame 110 to expose the first cavity 150 and / or the second cavity 160, making it easier to maintain the fresh air mechanism and / or the heat exchange mechanism.

[0046] In the air conditioner housing 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the first panel 120 and the second panel 130 are arranged side by side and are both movably connected to the middle frame 110. The first panel 120 and the middle frame 110 together enclose a first cavity 150. The first panel 120 can move relative to the middle frame 110 to open the first cavity 150. The second panel 130 and the middle frame 110 together enclose a second cavity 160. The second panel 130 can move relative to the middle frame 110 to open the second cavity 160. Compared with the prior art, the air conditioner housing 100 provided by the present invention, due to the use of the first panel 120 and the second panel 130 arranged side by side, can easily clean or maintain the internal components of the air conditioner, reduce labor intensity, improve work efficiency, and is simple and lightweight to operate.

[0047] Second embodiment

[0048] The present invention provides an air conditioner for controlling indoor temperature. The air conditioner includes an air conditioner housing 100, a fresh air mechanism, and a heat exchange mechanism. The basic structure, principles, and technical effects of the air conditioner housing 100 are the same as those of the first embodiment. For the sake of brevity, any details not mentioned in this embodiment are referred to the corresponding contents of the first embodiment.

[0049] In this embodiment, the air conditioner is a wall-mounted air conditioner, the air conditioner casing 100 is installed on the wall, the fresh air mechanism and the heat exchange mechanism are arranged side by side in the air conditioner casing 100, the fresh air mechanism is used to realize the fresh air function of the wall-mounted air conditioner, and the heat exchange mechanism is used to realize the temperature adjustment function of the wall-mounted air conditioner. The air conditioner casing 100 is used to shield and protect the fresh air mechanism and the heat exchange mechanism.

[0050] The beneficial effects of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention are the same as those of the first embodiment, and are not described in detail here.

[0051] Although the present invention is disclosed as above, the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An air conditioner housing, characterized in that: The invention comprises a middle frame (110), a first panel (120) and a second panel (130), wherein the first panel (120) and the second panel (130) are arranged side by side and are both movably connected to the middle frame (110), the first panel (120) and the middle frame (110) together enclose a first cavity (150), the first panel (120) can move relative to the middle frame (110) to open the first cavity (150), the second panel (130) and the middle frame (110) together enclose a second cavity (160), and the second panel (130) can move relative to the middle frame (110) to open the second cavity (160); The middle frame (110) is provided with a fresh air inlet (117), the first panel (120) is provided with a fresh air outlet (121), and the position of the fresh air inlet (117) corresponds to the position of the fresh air outlet (121); The first cavity (150) is used to accommodate a fresh air mechanism, and the second cavity (160) is used to accommodate a heat exchange mechanism. The fresh air mechanism can blow out a fresh air flow through the middle frame (110), and the heat exchange mechanism can blow out a heat exchange flow through the middle frame (110).

2. The air conditioner casing according to claim 1, characterized in that One end of the first panel (120) is hinged to the middle frame (110), and the other end is snap-connected to the middle frame (110).

3. The air conditioner casing according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The air conditioner housing further comprises a decorative strip (140), the first panel (120) and the second panel (130) are arranged at intervals, the decorative strip (140) is mounted on the middle frame (110), and is arranged between the first panel (120) and the second panel (130), and the decorative strip (140) is used to simultaneously seal the gaps between the first panel (120) and the second panel (130) and the middle frame (110).

4. The air conditioner casing according to claim 3, characterized in that The middle frame (110) is provided with a support beam (111), the decorative strip (140) is arranged in close contact with the support beam (111), and the first panel (120) and the second panel (130) are both pressed on a side of the decorative strip (140) away from the support beam (111).

5. The air conditioner casing according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support beam (111) is provided with a limiting groove (112), and the decorative strip (140) cooperates with the limiting groove (112).

6. The air conditioner casing according to claim 5, characterized in that The limiting groove (112) is provided with a first side wall (113) and a second side wall (114) opposite to each other, and the decorative strip (140) is provided with a first notch (141) and a second notch (142) on both sides, respectively; the first side wall (113) cooperates with the first notch (141), and the second side wall (114) cooperates with the second notch (142).

7. The air conditioner casing according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first side wall (113) comprises a reinforcing section (115) and a supporting section (116); the reinforcing section (115) and the supporting section (116) are integrally formed; the thickness of the reinforcing section (115) is greater than the thickness of the supporting section (116); and the supporting section (116) cooperates with the first notch (141).

8. The air conditioner casing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The decorative strip (140) is provided with a hook, the middle frame (110) is provided with a hole, and the hook is engaged with the hole.

9. The air conditioner casing according to claim 3, characterized in that: A decorative surface (143) is provided on a side of the decorative strip (140) away from the middle frame (110).

10. The air conditioner casing according to claim 9, characterized in that: The decorative surface (143) is a reflective surface, and the decorative surface (143) is used to reflect light incident between the first panel (120) and the second panel (130).

11. An air conditioner, characterized in that: The invention comprises an air conditioner casing according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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