A panel and an air conditioner

Abstract

This invention provides a panel for an air conditioner, the panel comprising: a panel body; a decorative strip mounting position disposed on the panel body; at least one fastener disposed on the decorative strip mounting position, one end of the fastener being connected to the decorative strip mounting position, and gaps being provided between the other ends of the fastener and the decorative strip mounting position; a decorative strip mounted on the decorative strip mounting position, and the decorative strip having at least one buckle; wherein the buckle and the fastener cooperate to install the decorative strip onto the panel body. This solves the problem of decorative strips being difficult to install onto the panel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and more particularly, to a panel and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] Currently, with the development of technology and the improvement of people's living standards, air conditioners that can regulate temperature have been more widely used.

[0003] In order to improve the aesthetics and safety of air conditioners, it has become a common practice to install decorative strips on the panel. Most of the existing decorative strips and panels are connected by buckles. However, during installation, due to improper operation, the buckles of the decorative strips are easily damaged when squeezed, resulting in a large number of scrapped panels. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention provides a panel for an air conditioner, which solves the problem that the decorative strip is not easily installed on the panel.

[0005] To solve the above problems, an embodiment of the present invention provides a panel for an air conditioner, the panel comprising: a panel body; a decorative strip mounting position provided on the panel body; at least one fixing member provided on the decorative strip mounting position, one end of the fixing member being connected to the decorative strip mounting position, and a gap being provided between the other ends and the decorative strip mounting position; a decorative strip mounted on the decorative strip mounting position, and at least one buckle being provided on the decorative strip; wherein the buckle and the fixing member cooperate to mount the decorative strip to the panel body.

[0006] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: In order to make the panel better save materials and make the panel thinner, during the installation process, due to the thin panel, the decorative strip is easily damaged when installed on the panel, resulting in a loss outweighing the gain. Therefore, at least one fixing member is provided on the decorative strip mounting position provided on the panel body, one end of the fixing member is connected to the decorative strip mounting position, and a gap is provided between the other ends and the decorative strip mounting position. A buckle that cooperates with the fixing member is provided on the decorative strip. When the buckle and the fixing member cooperate, since only one end of the fixing member and the decorative strip mounting position is connected, and a gap is provided between the other ends and the decorative strip mounting position, the fixing member can deform between the gaps when cooperating with the buckle, thereby preventing the connection between the fixing member and the decorative strip mounting position from breaking.

[0007] In an example of the present invention, at least a part of the cross-section of the decorative strip is in the shape of "冖", and the fixing member is provided in the concave part of the decorative strip.

[0008] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: at least a part of the cross-section of the decorative strip is in the shape of "冖". The decorative strip in the shape of "冖" can wrap at least the four corners of the panel, thereby improving the protection and aesthetics of the panel. The fixing member is arranged in the concave part of the decorative strip. Since when the decorative strip in the shape of "冖" is installed and fitted with the panel body, the end of the decorative strip is first inserted into the decorative strip installation position, and then the concave part of the decorative strip in the shape of "冖" is fixed on the panel body, and the contact area between the concave part of the decorative strip in the shape of "冖" and the panel body is relatively large. Therefore, by arranging the fixing member in the concave part of the decorative strip, it can be finally fitted with the panel body, and the decorative strip can also be better installed on the panel body.

[0009] In an example of the present invention, it further includes: a plurality of limiting members, the plurality of limiting members are arranged on both sides of the panel body and / or the decorative strip; a plurality of limiting grooves, the plurality of limiting grooves are arranged on both sides of the panel body and / or the decorative strip; wherein, the limiting members and the limiting grooves cooperate to limit the position of the decorative strip installed on the panel body.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: by respectively arranging limiting members and limiting grooves on both sides of the panel body and the decorative strip, since the decorative strip is fixed on the panel body only by buckles and fixing members, the cooperation between the decorative strip arranged at the end and the panel body is not firm, and the positions of both ends of the decorative strip on both sides of the panel body are not fixed. Therefore, the limiting members and the limiting grooves cooperate to limit the position of the decorative strip installed on the panel body, so that the decorative strip can be better installed on the panel body.

[0011] In an example of the present invention, it further includes: a pressing member, the pressing member is arranged on one side close to the end of the decorative strip; a slot, the slot is arranged on the panel body; wherein, the pressing member and the slot cooperate to press the end of the decorative strip on the panel body.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: by arranging a pressing member on one side close to the end of the decorative strip and arranging a slot on the panel body, since both ends of the decorative strip will warp from the panel body during long-term use, resulting in a poor user experience. Therefore, the pressing member and the slot cooperate to press the end of the decorative strip on the panel body, so that the decorative strip can be better fixed on the panel body.

[0013] In an example of the present invention, the pressing member includes: a pressing member body; at least one transition member, arranged on the side of the pressing member body away from the panel body.

[0014] Compared with the existing technology, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is as follows: by setting at least one transition piece on the side of the clamping part away from the panel body, when installing the decorative strip, one end of the clamping part can be inserted into the groove first through the transition piece, and then the entire clamping part can be installed on the groove, thereby reducing the difficulty of installing the clamping part in the groove and improving the installation efficiency.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, the transition member includes at least one of the following: a wedge-shaped transition member, a triangular transition member, a polygonal transition member, a convex ridge transition member, and a convex hull transition member.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: by setting the transition parts into multiple shapes that are easy to install, such as wedge-shaped transition parts, triangular transition parts, polygonal transition parts, convex ridge transition parts, and convex hull transition parts, the difficulty of installing the clamping parts in the groove is reduced, thereby improving the installation efficiency.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, it further includes at least one reinforcing rib disposed between the slot and the panel body.

[0018] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: At least one reinforcing rib is provided between the panel body and the slot. When the clamping component is placed on the groove, relatively strong force is required to place it. During installation, improper operation can cause the clamping component to damage the groove. Since the groove and panel are integrally formed, damage to the groove can render the entire panel unusable. Therefore, by providing a reinforcing rib, the structural strength of the groove is improved, making it less likely for the clamping component to damage the groove, thus reducing the scrap rate.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, it further includes: at least one locking buckle, the at least one locking buckle being disposed on both sides of the panel body and / or the decorative strip; at least one locking member, the at least one locking member being disposed on both sides of the panel body and / or the decorative strip; wherein the locking buckle and the locking member cooperate to lock the decorative strip onto the panel body.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is as follows: at least one locking buckle and at least one locking element are provided on both sides of the panel body and / or decorative strip. Since the decorative strip is easily removed from the panel body due to human pulling during the handling process after it is installed on the panel, the locking buckle and locking element are used to lock the decorative strip on the panel body, thereby improving the installation strength of the decorative strip on the panel.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present invention, the locking buckle includes: a locking buckle body; and a locking hole disposed on the locking buckle body.

[0022] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this technical solution are as follows: by setting a locking hole on the locking buckle body, and the locking hole and the locking component cooperating, the locking component is better fixed to the locking buckle, thereby improving the installation strength of the decorative strip installed on the panel.

[0023] On the other hand, embodiments of the present invention also provide an air conditioner, comprising: a middle frame; and a panel as described in any of the above embodiments, the panel being disposed on the middle frame.

[0024] The air conditioner in this embodiment includes a middle frame and a panel as in any embodiment of the present invention, and therefore has all the beneficial effects of the panel as in any embodiment of the present invention, which will not be repeated here.

[0025] In summary, the various embodiments of this application described above may have one or more of the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0026] i) By using at least one fastener provided on the decorative strip mounting position of the panel body, with one end of the fastener connected to the decorative strip mounting position and gaps provided between the other end and the decorative strip mounting position, the fastener can deform within the gaps when engaged with the snap fastener, thereby preventing breakage at the connection between the fastener and the decorative strip mounting position.

[0027] ii) The position of the decorative strip installed on the panel body is limited by the cooperation of the limiting component and the limiting groove, so that the decorative strip can be better installed on the panel body;

[0028] iii) The end of the decorative strip is pressed and set on the panel body by the cooperation of the clamping part and the slot, so that the decorative strip can be better fixed on the panel body. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the panel structure provided in the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the panel provided in the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of region A in the middle.

[0032] Figure 4 An exploded view of the panel provided in the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 5 for Figure 4 An enlarged view of region B shown in the image.

[0034] Figure 6 for Figure 4 An enlarged view of region C shown in the diagram.

[0035] Figure 7 for Figure 4 An enlarged view of region D shown in the diagram.

[0036] Figure 8 for Figure 4 An enlarged view of region E shown in the diagram.

[0037] Figure 9 for Figure 4 An enlarged view of region F shown in the diagram.

[0038] Figure 10 for Figure 4 An enlarged view of region G shown in the diagram.

[0039] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0040] 100 is the panel; 110 is the panel body; 111 is the decorative strip mounting position; 120 is the decorative strip; 121 is the buckle; 130 is the fastener; 140 is the clamping part; 141 is the clamping part body; 142 is the transition part; 150 is the limiting groove; 151 is the insert plate; 152 is the second through hole; 160 is the limiting part; 161 is the plug; 162 is the first through hole; 170 is the locking buckle; 171 is the locking buckle body; 172 is the locking hole; 180 is the locking part; 181 is the first side; 182 is the second side; 191 is the slot; 192 is the reinforcing rib. Detailed Implementation

[0041] 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 some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0042] [First Embodiment]

[0043] See Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a panel 100 provided in the first embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, in conjunction with... Figure 1-3, the panel 100 includes: a panel body 110; a decorative strip mounting position 111 provided on the panel body 110; at least one fixing member 130 provided on the decorative strip mounting position 111, with one end of the fixing member 130 connected to the decorative strip mounting position 111, and gaps are provided between the other ends and the decorative strip mounting position 111; a decorative strip 120 mounted on the decorative strip mounting position 111, and at least one buckle 121 is provided on the decorative strip 120; wherein, the buckle 121 and the fixing member 130 cooperate to mount the decorative strip 120 onto the panel body 110.

[0044] For example, in order to make the panel 100 better save materials, the panel 100 is made thinner. However, during the installation process, due to the thinness of the panel 100, when the decorative strip 120 is mounted on the panel 100, it is easy to damage the panel 100, resulting in more losses than gains. Therefore, through at least one fixing member 130 provided on the decorative strip mounting position 111 of the panel body 110, with one end of the fixing member 130 connected to the decorative strip mounting position 111 and gaps provided between the other ends and the decorative strip mounting position 111, and a buckle 121 cooperating with the fixing member 130 is provided on the decorative strip 120. When the buckle 121 and the fixing member 130 cooperate, since only one end of the fixing member 130 is connected to the decorative strip mounting position 111 and gaps are provided between the other ends and the decorative strip mounting position 111, the fixing member 130 can deform within the gaps when cooperating with the buckle 121, thereby preventing the connection between the fixing member 130 and the decorative strip mounting position 111 from breaking.

[0045] Preferably, at least a part of the cross-section of the decorative strip 120 is in the shape of "冖", and the fixing member 130 is provided in the concave part of the decorative strip 120. For example, by making at least a part of the cross-section of the decorative strip 120 in the shape of "冖", the decorative strip 120 in the shape of "冖" can at least wrap the four corners of the panel 100 to improve the protection and aesthetics of the panel 100. And by providing the fixing member 130 in the concave part of the decorative strip 120, when the decorative strip 120 in the shape of "冖" is mounted and fitted with the panel body 110, first the end part of the decorative strip 120 is inserted into the decorative strip mounting position 111, and then the concave part of the decorative strip 120 in the shape of "冖" is fixed on the panel body 110 and the contact area between the concave part of the decorative strip 120 in the shape of "冖" and the panel body 110 is relatively large. Therefore, by providing the fixing member 130 in the concave part of the decorative strip 120, it can finally cooperate with the panel body 110, and can also make the decorative strip 120 better mounted on the panel body 110.

[0046] Specifically, refer to Figure 4-6The panel 100 may also include, for example, a plurality of limiting members 160, which are disposed on both sides of the panel body 110 and / or the decorative strip 120; and a plurality of limiting grooves 150, which are disposed on both sides of the panel body 110 and / or the decorative strip 120; wherein the limiting members 160 and the limiting grooves 150 cooperate to limit the position of the decorative strip 120 installed on the panel body 110.

[0047] For example, by providing limiting members 160 and limiting grooves 150 on both sides of the panel body 110 and the decorative strip 120 respectively, since the decorative strip 120 is only fixed on the panel body 110 by the buckle 121 and the fixing member 130, the fit between the decorative strip 120 at the end and the panel body 110 is not firm and the positions of the two ends of the decorative strip 120 on both sides of the panel body 110 are not fixed. Therefore, the limiting members 160 and the limiting grooves 150 are used to limit the position of the decorative strip 120 installed on the panel body 110, so that the decorative strip 120 can be better installed on the panel body 110.

[0048] Preferably, the limiting member 160 includes: a first through hole 162; and an insert 161, which is disposed on one side of the first through hole 162 and is L-shaped. The limiting groove 150 includes: a second through hole 152; and an insert plate 151, which is disposed within the second through hole 152 and has a gap between the insert plate 151 and the outer surface of the decorative strip 120.

[0049] For example, by setting the limiting member 160 as the first through hole 162 and the plug 161, and setting the plug 161 as L-shaped, that is, the plug 161 is provided with a component that blocks a certain part of the first through hole 162; setting the limiting groove 150 as the second through hole 152 and the insert plate 151, and providing a gap between the insert plate 151 and the outer surface of the decorative strip 120, that is, the insert plate 151 is located inside the second through hole 152, the decorative strip 120 can be better installed on the panel body 110 through the cooperation of the plug 161 and the insert plate 151.

[0050] In one specific embodiment, when the limiting member 160 and the limiting groove 150 are engaged, the part of the plug 161 extending into the first through hole 162 is inserted into the second through hole 152, and then the part of the plug 161 extending into the first through hole 162 is engaged with the insert plate 151, thereby realizing the installation of the decorative strip 120 onto the panel body 110.

[0051] Preferably, the limiting member 160 and the limiting groove 150 can be symmetrically arranged along the length direction of the panel 100, so that when the decorative strip 120 and the panel body 110 are engaged, the force on both sides is more even, so that the decorative strip 120 can be better installed on the panel body 110.

[0052] Preferred, see Figure 9-10 The panel 100 may also include, for example, a clamping member 140, which is disposed on one side near the end of the decorative strip 120; and a slot 191, which is disposed on the panel body 110; wherein the clamping member 140 and the slot 191 cooperate to clamp the end of the decorative strip 120 onto the panel body 110.

[0053] For example, by providing a clamping member 140 on one side near the end of the decorative strip 120 and a slot 191 on the panel body 110, the ends of the decorative strip 120 will lift off the panel body 110 after a period of use, resulting in a poor user experience. Therefore, by cooperating with the clamping member 140 and the slot 191, the ends of the decorative strip 120 are pressed and set on the panel body 110, so that the decorative strip 120 can be better fixed on the panel body 110.

[0054] Preferably, the clamping member 140 includes: a clamping member body 141; and at least one transition member 142 disposed on the side of the clamping member body 141 away from the panel body 110. For example, by providing at least one transition member 142 on the side of the clamping member body 141 away from the panel body 110, when installing the decorative strip 120, one end of the clamping member 140 can be inserted into the groove first through the transition member 142, and then the entire clamping member 140 can be installed onto the groove, thereby reducing the difficulty of installing the clamping member 140 into the groove and improving the installation efficiency.

[0055] Preferably, the transition member 142 includes at least one of the following: a wedge-shaped transition member 142, a triangular transition member 142, a polygonal transition member 142, a convex ridge transition member 142, or a convex hull transition member 142. For example, by setting the transition member 142 to multiple shapes that facilitate installation, such as a wedge-shaped transition member 142, a triangular transition member 142, a polygonal transition member 142, a convex ridge transition member 142, or a convex hull transition member 142, the difficulty of installing the clamping member 140 in the groove is reduced, thereby improving the installation efficiency.

[0056] Specifically, the panel 100 may also include at least one reinforcing rib 192, which is disposed between the slot 191 and the panel body 110. For example, by providing at least one reinforcing rib 192 between the panel body 110 and the slot 191, when the clamping member 140 is placed on the groove, relatively strong force is required to place the clamping member 140 on the groove. During the installation process, improper operation may cause the clamping member 140 to damage the groove. Since the groove and the panel 100 are integrally formed, damage to the groove will cause the entire panel 100 to be scrapped. Therefore, by providing the reinforcing rib 192, the structural strength of the groove is improved, making it less likely for the clamping member 140 to damage the groove, thereby reducing the scrap rate.

[0057] Furthermore, in combination Figure 7-8 The panel 100 may also include, for example, at least one locking buckle 170, which is disposed on both sides of the panel body 110 and / or the decorative strip 120; at least one locking member 180, which is disposed on both sides of the panel body 110 and / or the decorative strip 120; wherein the locking buckle 170 and the locking member 180 cooperate to lock the decorative strip 120 onto the panel body 110.

[0058] For example, at least one locking buckle 170 and at least one locking element 180 are provided on both sides of the panel body 110 and / or the decorative strip 120. Since the decorative strip 120 is easily removed from the panel body 110 due to human pulling during transportation after it is installed on the panel 100, the locking buckle 170 and the locking element 180 are used to lock the decorative strip 120 on the panel body 110, thereby improving the installation strength of the decorative strip 120 on the panel 100.

[0059] Preferably, the locking buckle 170 includes: a locking buckle body 171; and a locking hole 172, which is provided on the locking buckle body 171. For example, by providing the locking hole 172 on the locking buckle body 171, and by having the locking hole 172 cooperate with the locking member 180, the locking member 180 is better fixed to the locking buckle 170, thereby improving the installation strength of the decorative strip 120 on the panel 100.

[0060] Preferably, one end of the locking buckle body 171 is connected to the decorative strip 120, and gaps are provided between the remaining ends and the decorative strip 120. For example, in order to save materials, the decorative strip 120 is made thinner. However, during installation, because the decorative strip 120 is thinner, it is easy to damage the panel 100 when it is installed on the panel 100, which is counterproductive. Therefore, by connecting one end of the locking buckle body 171 to the decorative strip 120 and providing gaps between the remaining ends and the decorative strip 120, when the locking buckle 171 and the locking member 180 are engaged, the locking buckle body 171 can deform within the gaps when engaged with the locking member 180, thereby preventing breakage at the connection between the locking buckle body 171 and the decorative strip 120.

[0061] Specifically, the locking member 180 protrudes from the panel body 110 and forms a first side and a second side opposite to each other; wherein, the first side 181 is the side close to the top of the decorative strip 120, the second side 182 is the side away from the top of the decorative strip 120, and the slope of the first side 181 relative to the panel body 110 is less than the slope of the second side 182 relative to the panel body 110.

[0062] For example, by making the slope of the first side 181 relative to the panel body 110 less than the slope of the second side 182 relative to the panel body 110, when the locking member 180 and the locking hole 172 are engaged, the first side 181 with the smaller slope engages with the locking member 180 first, playing a pre-positioning role, so that the locking member 180 can better enter the locking hole 172; after the locking member 180 is installed in the locking hole 172, the second side 182 with the larger slope can play a limiting role, so that the locking member 180 is not easy to slide out of the locking hole 172.

[0063] Preferably, the locking element 180 and the locking buckle 170 can be symmetrically arranged along the length of the panel 100, so that when the decorative strip 120 and the panel body 110 are engaged, the force on both sides is more even, so that the decorative strip 120 can be better installed on the panel body 110.

[0064] [Second Embodiment]

[0065] A second embodiment of the present invention also provides an air conditioner. This air conditioner, for example, has a panel 100 as described in the first embodiment above.

[0066] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A panel for an air conditioner, characterized in that, The panel (100) includes: a panel body (110); a decorative strip mounting position (111) provided on the panel body (110); at least one fixing member (130) provided on the decorative strip mounting position (111), with one end of the fixing member (130) connected to the decorative strip mounting position (111), and gaps provided between the other ends and the decorative strip mounting position (111) except for the end connected to the decorative strip mounting position (111); a decorative strip (120) mounted on the decorative strip mounting position (111), and at least one buckle (121) provided on the decorative strip (120); at least a part of the cross-section of the decorative strip (120) is in the shape of "冖", and the fixing member (130) is provided in the concave part of the decorative strip (120); and the decorative strip (120) in the shape of "冖" wraps at least the four corners of the panel (100); Wherein, the buckle (121) and the fixing member (130) cooperate to mount the decorative strip (120) between the panel body (110).

2. The panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes: a plurality of limiting members (160) provided on both sides of the panel body (110) and / or the decorative strip (120); a plurality of limiting grooves (150) provided on both sides of the panel body (110) and / or the decorative strip (120); Wherein, the limiting member (160) and the limiting groove (150) cooperate to limit the position of the decorative strip (120) mounted on the panel body (110).

3. The panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes: a pressing member (140) provided on one side close to the end of the decorative strip (120); a slot (191) provided on the panel body (110); Wherein, the pressing member (140) and the slot (191) cooperate to press the end of the decorative strip (120) against the panel body (110).

4. The panel according to claim 3, wherein the pressing member (140) includes: a pressing member body (141); at least one transition member (142) provided on the side of the pressing member body (141) away from the panel body (110).

5. The panel according to claim 4, wherein ​ 6. The panel according to claim 3, characterized in that, ​ ​ 7. The panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, ​ ​ At least one locking element (180) is provided on both sides of the panel body (110) and / or the decorative strip (120); The locking buckle (170) and the locking member (180) cooperate to lock the decorative strip (120) onto the panel body (110).

8. The panel according to claim 7, characterized in that, The locking buckle (170) includes: Locking buckle body (171); A locking hole (172) is provided on the locking buckle body (171).

9. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: Mid-frame; The panel (100) as described in any one of claims 1 to 8 is disposed on the middle frame.

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