Inspection box, inspection device, outdoor unit of air conditioner and air conditioner

Abstract

This invention relates to an inspection box, an inspection device, an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, and an air conditioner. The inspection box includes a box body with multiple mounting cavities. These cavities include a first mounting cavity for mounting a communication module and a second mounting cavity for mounting a temperature sensing element. The box body also has ventilation holes connecting the second mounting cavity to the outside of the box body. The communication module and temperature sensing element are integrated into the inspection box to form the inspection device, avoiding the need for a separate temperature sensing element mounting clip and reducing costs. Furthermore, the inspection device can be installed outside the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, making it exposed and facilitating the inspection of the communication module and the sensing of the ambient temperature of the outdoor unit's operating environment by the temperature sensing element.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning equipment, specifically to an inspection box, an inspection device, an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] As consumers demand increasingly sophisticated air conditioning functions, multi-module, multi-system air conditioners are no longer simply standalone machines. The integration and operation of complex systems and modules require massive data connectivity, transmission, and monitoring, placing high demands on the air conditioner's communication module. The communication module is a complex combination of components housed on a PCB (circuit board), with extremely stringent waterproofing requirements. The common practice is to install the communication module inside the electrical control box, but this contradicts the maintainability and operability requirements of the communication module, which necessitate frequent inspections during maintenance.

[0003] In addition, temperature sensors are an important source of data for sensing the ambient temperature of the air conditioner. They are usually built into the temperature sensor mounting clip and directly installed on the surface of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. They require good airflow. This assembly method binds the temperature sensor to the temperature sensor mounting clip, and the increase in materials means higher costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide an inspection box, an inspection device, an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, and an air conditioner. The communication module and temperature detection element can be integrated into the inspection box to form the inspection device, avoiding the need for a separate temperature sensor fixing clip and reducing costs. This inspection device can be installed outside the casing of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, facilitating the inspection of the communication module and the sensing of the ambient temperature of the outdoor unit's operating environment by the temperature sensor.

[0005] The technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0006] An inspection box includes a box body with multiple mounting cavities inside. The multiple mounting cavities include a first mounting cavity for mounting a communication module and a second mounting cavity for mounting a temperature detection element. The box body is provided with a ventilation hole that connects the second mounting cavity to the outside of the box body.

[0007] The inspection box has a first mounting cavity inside the box for installing a communication module; it also has a second mounting cavity inside the box for installing a temperature detection element, and the box has a ventilation hole to allow outside air to enter the second mounting cavity through the ventilation hole so that the temperature detection element can detect the temperature of the outside environment.

[0008] The provision of the inspection box facilitates the integration of the communication module and the temperature detection element into the inspection box to form an inspection device, avoiding the need to separately set up a temperature sensing bulb fixing card to install the temperature detection element, thereby reducing costs. Moreover, the formed inspection device can be arranged outside the box of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, making the inspection device exposed, facilitating the inspection of the communication module and enabling the temperature detection element to sense the temperature of the operating environment of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0009] In some exemplary embodiments, the plurality of installation cavities further include a third installation cavity for installing an antenna module, and the second installation cavity and the third installation cavity are located on the same side of the first installation cavity.

[0010] The box body of the inspection box further has a third installation cavity for installing an antenna module. The antenna module can be electrically connected to the communication module, and the antenna module can transmit and receive signals to achieve the communication function. The second installation cavity for installing the temperature detection element and the third installation cavity for installing the antenna module are located on the same side of the first installation cavity for installing the communication module. Therefore, when installing the inspection device formed by installing the communication module, the temperature detection element and the antenna module in the inspection box, the communication module can be placed on the upper side, and the temperature detection element and the antenna module can be placed on the lower side of the communication module to achieve the waterproof function of the communication module and prevent water from flowing to the communication module on the upper side.

[0011] In some exemplary embodiments, the second installation cavity and the third installation cavity are arranged in parallel, and the first installation cavity, the second installation cavity and the third installation cavity are arranged in a "pin" shape.

[0012] The second installation cavity and the third installation cavity are arranged in parallel, and the first installation cavity, the second installation cavity and the third installation cavity are integrally arranged in a "pin" shape, which is conducive to saving space and reducing the volume of the inspection box.

[0013] In some exemplary embodiments, a wire passing hole is provided on the cavity wall of the first installation cavity adjacent to the second installation cavity and the third installation cavity.

[0014] A wire passing hole is provided on the cavity wall of the first installation cavity. Power lines, data lines, etc. can pass through this wire passing hole to provide power and conduct data communication for the communication module in the first installation cavity. The wire passing hole is opened on the cavity wall of the first installation cavity adjacent to the second installation cavity and the third installation cavity. That is, when the inspection device is installed so that the communication module is on the upper side and the temperature detection element and the antenna module are on the lower side of the communication module, the wire passing hole is provided on the lower cavity wall of the first installation cavity, which can minimize the impact of opening the wire passing hole on the waterproof function of the communication module.

[0015] In some exemplary embodiments, the inspection box further includes a sealing member for sealing the first installation cavity.

[0016] The sealing element seals the first mounting cavity, thereby achieving waterproof sealing of the communication module inside the first mounting cavity, so that the communication module meets the waterproof requirements.

[0017] In some exemplary embodiments, the box body includes a box base and a box cover, the box base and the box cover are fixedly connected, and at least one of the box base and the box cover is provided with a partition rib to separate the plurality of mounting cavities in the box body.

[0018] The housing and the cover are fixedly connected to form the housing. The housing has a receiving space, and one of the housing or the cover has a partition rib to divide the receiving space into multiple mounting cavities for mounting communication modules, temperature sensing elements, and antenna modules, etc.

[0019] In some exemplary embodiments, the housing and the housing cover are fixedly connected by screws, and the screws are located outside the first mounting cavity.

[0020] The housing and cover are fixed together with screws, which is a simple, secure, and low-cost connection method. The screws that fix the housing and cover are located outside the first mounting cavity, that is, the screws do not pass through the first mounting cavity, so as not to affect the sealing of the first mounting cavity and thus affect the waterproof performance of the communication module.

[0021] In some exemplary embodiments, the inspection box further includes a seal that seals the first mounting cavity, one of the box base and the box cover is provided with a mounting groove surrounding the first mounting cavity, the seal is installed into the mounting groove, and the other of the box base and the box cover is provided with a compression rib that presses the seal.

[0022] The box body has a mounting groove on one of the box base and the box cover. The mounting groove surrounds the first mounting cavity, so that after the seal is installed in the mounting cavity, the seal can surround the first mounting cavity. One of the box base and the box cover has a compression rib. The compression rib can compress the seal. On the one hand, it can fix the seal. On the other hand, the compression rib cooperates with the seal to seal the first mounting cavity, thereby achieving a sealed and waterproof connection to the communication module inside the first mounting cavity.

[0023] An inspection device includes a communication module, a temperature detection element, and an inspection box as described in any of the above embodiments. The communication module is installed in a first mounting cavity of the inspection box, and the temperature detection element is installed in a second mounting cavity of the inspection box.

[0024] In this inspection device, the communication module and temperature detection element can be installed in the first and second mounting cavities of the inspection box, respectively, integrating them into one unit. This avoids the need for a separate fixing device for the temperature detection element, simplifying the structure and reducing costs. The inspection device can be installed outside the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, making it exposed for easy inspection of the communication module and for the temperature detection element to sense the operating temperature of the outdoor unit.

[0025] In some exemplary embodiments, the inspection device further includes an antenna module, which is installed in a third mounting cavity of the inspection box and electrically connected to the communication module.

[0026] The communication module can also be installed inside the inspection box, and the antenna module can be electrically connected to the communication module. The antenna module can transmit and receive signals to realize the communication function, enabling data exchange and transmission by the communication module.

[0027] An outdoor unit for an air conditioner includes a housing and an inspection device as described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the inspection device is fixed outside the housing.

[0028] In the outdoor unit of this air conditioner, the inspection device is fixed outside the casing of the outdoor unit, making the inspection device exposed, which facilitates the inspection of the communication module and the temperature detection element to sense the temperature of the outdoor unit's operating environment.

[0029] In some exemplary embodiments, the first mounting cavity of the inspection box of the inspection device is located above the second and third mounting cavities of the inspection box.

[0030] The first mounting cavity of the inspection box is located above the second and third mounting cavities, meaning the communication module is located on the upper side, while the temperature detection element and antenna module are located below the communication module. This is to enable the communication module to be waterproof and prevent water from flowing onto the upper communication module.

[0031] In some exemplary embodiments, the housing includes a front panel and side panels located on both sides of the front panel, and the inspection device is fixed to the side panels.

[0032] The front of the enclosure is a panel with an air guide shroud mounted on top. A condenser is located on the rear of the enclosure. Installing the inspection device on the front would interfere with the panel installation; installing it on the top would affect the antenna module's signal transmission and reception, and would be inconvenient for inspection; installing it on the rear would hinder wiring. Therefore, in this embodiment, the inspection device is fixed to the left or right side panel of the outdoor unit's enclosure. This facilitates installation and wiring, improves antenna module signal transmission and reception, and makes inspection easier.

[0033] In some exemplary embodiments, the inspection box of the inspection device is fixed to the housing by screws or clips.

[0034] The inspection box is fixed to the housing with screws or clips, which is convenient to fix and can be disassembled for easy replacement or maintenance of the inspection device.

[0035] An air conditioner includes the outdoor unit of the air conditioner as described in any of the above embodiments, and has all the beneficial effects of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner as described in any of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0036] Other features and advantages of this application will be set forth in the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0037] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0038] Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of the inspection box according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the base of the inspection box shown;

[0040] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the front view of the box base.

[0041] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the lid of the inspection box shown;

[0042] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the rear view of the box lid.

[0043] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] Figure 7 for Figure 6 An enlarged schematic diagram of the A-section structure.

[0045] In the accompanying drawings, the components represented by the reference numerals are as follows:

[0046] 100-Inspection device, 1-Inspection box, 11-Box body, 110-Ventilation hole, 111-Box base, 112-Box cover, 113-First mounting cavity, 114-Second mounting cavity, 115-Third mounting cavity, 116-Screw fixing hole, 117-Mounting groove, 118-Wire hole, 119-Extrusion rib, 1110-Separation rib, 12-Sealing element, 200-Box body, 2-Side plate. Detailed Implementation

[0047] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0048] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, forward, backward, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to interpret a specific posture (e.g., Figure 1 and Figure 6 The relative positions and movements of the components shown below are considered. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0049] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixing," "installation," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixing" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0050] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other, but only if they are feasible for those skilled in the art. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

[0051] like Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides an inspection box 1, which may include a box body 11, and the box body 11 has a receiving space. The receiving space can be divided into multiple mounting cavities for mounting components. After the components are mounted in the inspection box 1, an inspection device 100 can be formed.

[0052] Multiple mounting cavities are configured to include a first mounting cavity 113, which is configured to mount a communication module in order to enable communication functionality.

[0053] The multiple mounting cavities may further include a second mounting cavity 114, which is configured to mount a temperature sensing element. The housing 11 has a ventilation hole 110, which connects the second mounting cavity 114 to the outside of the housing 11. Outside air can enter the second mounting cavity 114 through the ventilation hole 110, allowing the temperature sensing element to detect the temperature of the external environment.

[0054] The design of the inspection box 1 facilitates the integration of the communication module and temperature sensing element into the inspection box 1, forming the inspection device 100. This avoids the need for a separate temperature sensing element mounting clip, thus reducing costs. Furthermore, the inspection device 100 can be installed outside the casing 200 of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, such as... Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the inspection device 100 is exposed, which facilitates the inspection of the communication module, improves the inspection efficiency, and makes it easier for the temperature detection element to sense the temperature of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0055] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the multiple mounting cavities may further include a third mounting cavity 115, which is configured to be used to mount an antenna module that can be electrically connected to a communication module. The antenna module can transmit and receive signals to enable communication functionality.

[0056] It should be understood that the third mounting cavity 115 may not be provided, and the communication module and the antenna module may be installed in the same mounting cavity (first mounting cavity 113).

[0057] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the third mounting cavity 115 and the second mounting cavity 114 are located on the same side of the first mounting cavity 113. Therefore, when the inspection device 100, which consists of a communication module, a temperature detection element, and an antenna module, is assembled inside the inspection box 1, the inspection device 100 is fixed in a vertical position (e.g., ...). Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown), the first mounting cavity 113 is positioned on the upper side, and the third mounting cavity 115 and the second mounting cavity 114 are positioned on the lower side of the first mounting cavity 113. This ensures that the communication module is positioned on the upper side, while the temperature detection element and the antenna module are positioned on the lower side of the communication module, so as to achieve the waterproof function of the communication module and prevent water from flowing to the upper communication module.

[0058] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the third installation cavity 115 and the second installation cavity 114 are arranged side by side, and the third installation cavity 115, the second installation cavity 114 and the first installation cavity 113 are arranged in a "pin" shape as a whole.

[0059] The first installation cavity 113 can be located on the upper side, the third installation cavity 115 and the second installation cavity 114 are located on the lower side of the first installation cavity 113, and are arranged side by side left and right, so that the three installation cavities are arranged in a "pin" shape as a whole, which is beneficial to saving space and reducing the volume of the inspection box 1.

[0060] Of course, the third installation cavity 115, the second installation cavity 114 and the first installation cavity 113 are not limited to being arranged in a "pin" shape, and can also be arranged in other ways. For example, the third installation cavity 115, the second installation cavity 114 and the first installation cavity 113 are arranged in sequence, and are arranged in a "three" shape as a whole.

[0061] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a wire passing hole 118 is provided on the cavity wall of the first installation cavity 113, and power lines, data lines, etc. can pass through the wire passing hole 118 to provide power and conduct data communication for the communication module in the first installation cavity 113.

[0062] The wire passing hole 118 is opened on the cavity wall of the first installation cavity 113 on the side adjacent to the third installation cavity 115 and the second installation cavity 114. That is, when the inspection device 100 is installed so that the communication module is located on the upper side and the temperature detection element and the antenna module are located on the lower side of the communication module, the wire passing hole 118 is provided on the lower cavity wall of the first installation cavity 113, which can minimize the impact of opening the wire passing hole 118 on the waterproof function of the communication module, so that the waterproof of the communication module meets the requirements.

[0063] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the inspection box 1 is further configured to include a seal 12, and the seal 12 is configured to seal the first installation cavity 113.

[0064] The seal 12 seals the first installation cavity 113, and thus can achieve the sealing and waterproofing of the communication module in the first installation cavity 113, so that the communication module meets the waterproof requirements.

[0065] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the box body 11 is configured to include a box cover 112 and a box seat 111. The box seat 111 has an opening, and the box cover 112 and the box seat 111 are fixedly connected and cover the opening of the box seat 111, so that the box cover 112 and the box seat 111 cooperate to form an accommodation space inside.

[0066] At least one of the cover 112 and the base 111 is provided with a partition rib 1110 to divide the interior of the housing 11 into multiple mounting cavities for mounting communication modules, temperature sensing elements, and antenna modules, etc. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the partition rib 1110 is provided on the box base 111. Of course, the partition rib can also be provided on the box cover 112, or both the box cover 112 and the box base 111 are provided with partition ribs, and the partition ribs on the box cover 112 and the box base 111 work together to divide multiple mounting cavities.

[0067] like Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, multiple ventilation holes 110 can be provided, and all of the multiple ventilation holes 110 can be provided on the box base 111, or all of the multiple ventilation holes 110 can be provided on the box cover 112, or a portion of the multiple ventilation holes 110 can be provided on the box base 111 and another portion can be provided on the box cover 112. That is, ventilation holes 110 can be provided on the box base 111 and / or the box cover 112.

[0068] In some exemplary embodiments, the lid 112 and the base 111 are configured to be fixedly connected by screws.

[0069] The screw-fixing method is simple, secure, and inexpensive. Of course, the fixing method of the cover 112 and the base 111 is not limited to screws; other methods such as clips can also be used.

[0070] In some exemplary embodiments, the screws that fix the cover 112 and the base 111 are located outside the first mounting cavity 113, that is, the screws do not pass through the first mounting cavity 113, so as not to affect the sealing of the first mounting cavity 113, thereby affecting the waterproof effect of the communication module.

[0071] In some exemplary embodiments, the cover 112 and the base 111 are secured by a plurality of screws, wherein some screws are located outside the first mounting cavity 113 on the side away from the third mounting cavity 115 and the second mounting cavity 114, and some screws are located inside the second mounting cavity 114. That is, when the first mounting cavity 113 is located on the upper side, and the third mounting cavity 115 and the second mounting cavity 114 are located on the lower side of the first mounting cavity 113, some screws are located on the upper side outside the first mounting cavity 113, and some screws are located inside the second mounting cavity 114 on the lower side of the first mounting cavity 113.

[0072] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the cover 112 and the base 111 are fixed by two screws. The base 111 has two screw holes 116 for screw connection. One screw hole 116 is located on the upper side outside the first mounting cavity 113, and the other screw hole 116 is located inside the second mounting cavity 114. That is, the two screw holes 116 are located on the upper and lower sides of the first mounting cavity 113, respectively. Correspondingly, as... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the box cover 112 also has two screw fixing holes 116.

[0073] The cover 112 and the base 111 are fixed by screws located on the upper and lower sides of the first mounting cavity 113. On the one hand, the cover 112 and the base 111 are firmly fixed. On the other hand, the cover 112 and the base 111 cooperate to press the seal 12, thereby improving the sealing and waterproof effect of the communication module.

[0074] It should be understood that the number of screws used for fixing is not limited to two, and can be set according to actual needs. The position of the screw fixing hole 116 is not limited to the upper and lower sides of the first mounting cavity 113. The screw fixing hole 116 can be set on any one or more of the upper, lower, left and right sides of the first mounting cavity 113.

[0075] In some exemplary embodiments, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, one of the box cover 112 and the box base 111 is provided with a mounting groove 117. The mounting groove 117 is configured to surround the first mounting cavity 113, and the sealing member 12 is configured to be installed into the mounting groove 117, so that the sealing member 12 installed in the mounting cavity can surround the first mounting cavity 113.

[0076] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 As shown, the other of the box cover 112 and the box base 111 is provided with a compression rib 119. The position of the compression rib 119 corresponds to the position of the mounting groove 117, and the compression rib 119 is configured to compress the sealing member 12.

[0077] The compression rib 119 can, on the one hand, compress and fix the seal 12, and on the other hand, the compression rib 119 and the seal 12 can cooperate to seal the first mounting cavity 113, thereby achieving the sealing and waterproofing of the communication module in the first mounting cavity 113.

[0078] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the box base 111 is provided with a mounting groove 117, which can be formed by a partition rib 1110; the box cover 112 is provided with a pressing rib 119, and the position of the pressing rib 119 is directly opposite to the position of the mounting groove 117. The sealing element 12 is installed in the mounting groove 117 and pressed by the pressing rib 119.

[0079] In some exemplary embodiments, the seal 12 may be a sealing ring, such as a rubber ring or a silicone ring, giving the seal 12 a certain degree of elasticity and the ability to deform, thereby achieving a good sealing effect. The diameter of the sealing ring may be set to be greater than 2 mm to ensure its sealing effect.

[0080] It should be understood that the seal 12 is not limited to the sealing ring; other seals 12, such as sealant, can also be used. The diameter of the sealing ring is not limited to more than 2 mm and can be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0081] In some exemplary embodiments, since the antenna module itself has good sealing and waterproof performance, it is not necessary to seal the third mounting cavity 115. Of course, the third mounting cavity 115 can also be sealed, and the sealing method of the third mounting cavity 115 can be the same as that of the first mounting cavity 113, that is, using two sealing elements to seal the first mounting cavity 113 and the third mounting cavity 115 respectively; or using a single sealing element surrounding the first mounting cavity 113 and the third mounting cavity 115 to simultaneously seal both the first mounting cavity 113 and the third mounting cavity 115.

[0082] In some exemplary embodiments, the housing 11 is provided with a fixing part for fixing the inspection box 1 to the housing 200 of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. This fixing part may be a screw hole, allowing the inspection box 1 to be fixed to the housing 200 of the outdoor unit by screws; alternatively, the fixing part may be a snap-fit ​​or a snap-fit ​​hole, correspondingly, the housing 200 of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is provided with snap-fit ​​holes or snap-fits, so that the inspection box 1 can be snapped and fixed to the housing 200 of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner by snap-fit ​​engagement.

[0083] This invention also provides an inspection device 100, which is configured to include the inspection box 1 of any of the above embodiments.

[0084] The inspection device 100 is configured to also include a communication module, and the inspection box 1 is configured to have a first mounting cavity 113, and the communication module is configured to be installed in the first mounting cavity 113.

[0085] The inspection device 100 is configured to further include a temperature detection element, and the inspection box 1 is configured to further have a second mounting cavity 114, in which the temperature detection element is installed. The temperature detection element may be a temperature sensor.

[0086] In this inspection device 100, the communication module and the temperature detection element can be respectively installed in the first mounting cavity 113 and the second mounting cavity 114 of the inspection box 1, so that the communication module and the temperature detection element are integrated into one unit, avoiding the need for a separate fixing device to fix the temperature detection element, which helps to simplify the structure and reduce costs. Figure 6and Figure 7 As shown, the inspection device 100 can be installed outside the casing 200 of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, so that the inspection device 100 is exposed, which facilitates the inspection of the communication module, thereby improving the inspection efficiency, and at the same time facilitates the temperature detection element to sense the temperature of the outdoor unit's operating environment.

[0087] In some exemplary embodiments, the inspection device 100 is configured to further include an antenna module, and the inspection box 1 is configured to further have a third mounting cavity 115, within which the antenna module is mounted. The antenna module is configured to be electrically connected to a communication module, and the antenna module can transmit and receive signals to realize communication functions, enabling data exchange and transmission by the communication module.

[0088] This invention also provides an outdoor unit for an air conditioner. For example... Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner includes an inspection device 100 and a housing 200 according to any of the above embodiments. The inspection device 100 is fixed outside the housing 200, so that the inspection device 100 is exposed, which facilitates the inspection of the communication module and the temperature detection element to sense the temperature of the operating environment of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0089] In some exemplary embodiments, the inspection device 100 includes an inspection box 1, which has a first mounting cavity 113, a second mounting cavity 114, and a third mounting cavity 115. A communication module is installed in the first mounting cavity 113, a temperature detection element is installed in the second mounting cavity 114, and an antenna module is installed in the third mounting cavity 115. When the inspection device 100 is fixed outside the housing 200, the inspection box 1 is in a vertical position, and the first mounting cavity 113 is positioned above the second mounting cavity 114 and the third mounting cavity 115, i.e., the communication module is located on the upper side, and the temperature detection element and the antenna module are located below the communication module, so as to realize the waterproof function of the communication module and prevent water from flowing onto the upper communication module.

[0090] In some exemplary embodiments, the housing 200 is configured to include a front panel and side panels 2 located on the left and right sides of the panel, and the inspection device 100 is configured to be fixed to one of the side panels 2 on the left and right sides of the housing 200.

[0091] In the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, a panel is installed on the front of the casing 200, and an air guide shroud is installed on the top. A condenser is located on the rear side inside the casing 200. If the inspection device 100 is installed on the front of the casing 200, it will affect the installation of the panel; if the inspection device 100 is installed on the top of the casing 200, it will affect the signal of the antenna module and make inspection operations inconvenient; if the inspection device 100 is installed on the rear of the casing 200, it will be detrimental to wiring. Therefore, in this embodiment, the inspection device 100 is fixed on the left or right side panel 2 of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, which facilitates installation and wiring, is beneficial for the antenna module to transmit and receive signals, and is convenient for inspection.

[0092] The inspection device 100 can be installed on the left or right side panel 2 of the housing 200 at the front position, so as to be offset from the condenser located on the rear side inside the housing 200, so as to facilitate the wiring of the wires connected to the inspection device 100.

[0093] Of course, if needed, the inspection device 100 can also be fixed on other sides of the housing 200, such as the front or rear side.

[0094] In some exemplary embodiments, the inspection box 1 is configured to be fixed to the housing 200 by screws. In this case, screw holes are provided on both the inspection box 1 and the housing 200.

[0095] Of course, the inspection box 1 can also be fixed to the box 200 in other ways, such as by buckles. In this case, the inspection box 1 and the box 200 are respectively provided with buckles and buckle holes that can be snapped together.

[0096] The inspection box 1 is fixed to the housing 200 by screws or clips, which is convenient to fix and can be disassembled for easy replacement or maintenance of the inspection device 100.

[0097] This invention also provides an air conditioner, including the outdoor unit of any of the above embodiments, and having all the beneficial effects of the outdoor unit of any of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0098] In summary, the solution of this invention integrates the communication module and the temperature detection element into a single inspection device, which is then fixed to the outside of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. This facilitates the maintenance of the communication module, accommodates the installation requirements of the temperature detection element, and saves on materials for the temperature sensor mounting clips. In particular, it functionally balances the waterproof requirements of the communication module with the airflow requirements of the temperature detection element. Therefore, integrating the communication module and the temperature detection element into a single unit helps save materials, reduce costs, and improve maintenance efficiency.

[0099] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An inspection box, characterized in that, It includes a box body, and multiple installation cavities are provided inside the box body. The multiple installation cavities include a first installation cavity for installing a communication module and a second installation cavity for installing a temperature detection element. And the box body is provided with ventilation holes, and the ventilation holes communicate the second installation cavity with the outside of the box body; The inspection box further includes a sealing member for sealing the first installation cavity; Wherein, when the inspection box is assembled, it is fixed in a vertical state, so that the first installation cavity is located on the upper side and the second installation cavity is located on the lower side of the first installation cavity; Wherein, the box body includes a box base and a box cover, and the box base and the box cover are fixedly connected by screws to press the sealing member. The screws and the screw fixing holes adapted to the screws are located outside the first installation cavity and the sealing member and are separated from the first installation cavity and the sealing member.

2. The inspection box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The multiple installation cavities further include a third installation cavity for installing an antenna module, and the second installation cavity and the third installation cavity are located on the same side of the first installation cavity.

3. The inspection box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second installation cavity and the third installation cavity are arranged in parallel, and the first installation cavity, the second installation cavity and the third installation cavity are arranged in a "pin" shape.

4. The inspection box according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, A wire passing hole is provided on the cavity wall of the first installation cavity on the side adjacent to the second installation cavity and the third installation cavity.

5. The inspection box according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, At least one of the box base and the box cover is provided with a partition rib to partition the multiple installation cavities inside the box body.

6. The inspection box according to claim 5, characterized in that, One of the box base and the box cover is provided with an installation groove surrounding the first installation cavity, and the sealing member is installed in the installation groove. The other of the box base and the box cover is provided with a pressing rib, and the pressing rib presses the sealing member.

7. An inspection device, characterized in that, It includes a communication module, a temperature detection element and an inspection box according to any one of claims 1 to 6. The communication module is installed in the first installation cavity of the inspection box, and the temperature detection element is installed in the second installation cavity of the inspection box.

8. The inspection device according to claim 7, characterized in that, It further includes an antenna module, and the antenna module is installed in the third installation cavity of the inspection box and is electrically connected to the communication module.

9. An outdoor unit for an air conditioner, characterized in that, It includes a box body and an inspection device according to claim 7 or 8. The inspection device is fixed outside the box body.

10. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first installation cavity of the inspection box of the inspection device is located on the upper side of the second installation cavity and the third installation cavity of the inspection box.

11. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that, The box body includes a panel and side plates located on both sides of the panel, and the inspection device is fixed on the side plates.

12. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that, The inspection box of the inspection device is fixed to the box body by screws or buckles.

13. An air conditioner, characterized in that, It includes an outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to any one of claims 9 to 12.

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