Casing assembly of air conditioner cabinet and air conditioner cabinet with same

Abstract

The application discloses a shell assembly of an air conditioner cabinet and an air conditioner cabinet with the same. The shell assembly of the air conditioner cabinet comprises a shell, a door body and a driving mechanism. The shell is internally formed with an air duct. The shell is formed with an air inlet and an air outlet which are communicated with the air duct. The air outlet is formed on the front side of the shell. The air inlet is formed on the front side, the left side and / or the right side of the shell. The door body is slidably arranged on the front side of the shell and used for opening and closing the air outlet. The driving mechanism is arranged on the shell and connected with the door body and used for driving the door body to slide. According to the shell assembly of the air conditioner cabinet, the air inlet is arranged on the front side, the left side and / or the right side of the shell, so that the air conditioner cabinet can realize the effect of air inlet from the front side and air outlet from the front side or air inlet from the side and air outlet from the front side. Therefore, the requirement of embedded installation of users is met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a housing assembly for an air conditioner cabinet and an air conditioner cabinet having the same. Background Technology

[0002] The relevant technology points out that currently, single-flow air conditioners all use rear air intake and front air exhaust, which cannot meet the requirements of front air intake and front air exhaust for embedded installations. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides a housing assembly for an air conditioner cabinet unit, which allows air to enter from the front or side of the air conditioner cabinet unit to meet the requirements of embedded installation.

[0004] The present invention also proposes an air conditioner cabinet having the housing assembly of the above-mentioned air conditioner cabinet unit.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present invention, an air conditioner cabinet unit housing assembly includes: a housing having an air duct formed therein, the housing having an air inlet and an air outlet communicating with the air duct, the air outlet being formed on the front side of the housing, and the air inlet being formed on the front, left and / or right side of the housing; a door being slidably disposed on the front side of the housing for opening and closing the air outlet; and a drive mechanism being disposed on the housing and connected to the door for driving the door to slide.

[0006] According to the housing assembly of the air conditioner cabinet unit of the present invention, by arranging the air inlet on the front, left and / or right side of the housing, the air conditioner cabinet unit can achieve the effect of air intake and exhaust from the front or from the side, thus meeting the user's requirements for embedded installation.

[0007] In some embodiments, both the air outlet and the air inlet are formed on the front side of the housing, and the air outlet and the air inlet are spaced apart from each other on the left and right.

[0008] In some embodiments, the door body has a plurality of ventilation holes extending through the door body along the thickness direction, and the door body blocks the air inlet when the air outlet is opened.

[0009] In some embodiments, the driving mechanism includes a drive motor and a transmission component, the transmission component including a gear and a rack that mesh and transmit power to each other, the gear being connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor, and the rack being fixedly connected to the door body.

[0010] In some embodiments, the drive mechanism further includes a fixing plate that extends front to back, the rear end of the fixing plate being fixed to the rack and the front end being connected to the door body.

[0011] In some embodiments, the surface of the rack is formed with protruding fixing posts, the fixing posts include a plurality of posts spaced apart along the length direction of the rack, the fixing plate is formed with a plurality of fixing holes, the plurality of fixing holes correspond one-to-one with the plurality of fixing posts, and the fixing posts are disposed in the corresponding fixing holes.

[0012] In some embodiments, the drive mechanism further includes: a receiving box having a receiving cavity, the gear and the rack being disposed in the receiving cavity, the drive motor being disposed outside the receiving box, and the motor shaft extending into the receiving cavity and being coaxially fixed with the gear.

[0013] In some embodiments, one of the rack and the housing has a guide groove and the other has a guide post, the guide groove extending along the length of the rack and the guide post slidably engaging within the guide groove.

[0014] In some embodiments, the receiving box includes an upper box body and a lower box body, the upper box body covering the upper side of the lower box body and cooperating with the lower box body to define the receiving cavity, both the upper box body and the lower box body having the guide groove, and both the upper and lower surfaces of the rack having the guide post.

[0015] In some embodiments, the inner surface of the receiving cavity is provided with a groove extending along the length direction of the rack, the rack is provided with a fixed shaft that extends perpendicular to the length direction of the rack in a horizontal plane, and the driving mechanism further includes a rolling element that is sleeved on the fixed shaft and rotatably disposed in the groove.

[0016] In some embodiments, the driving mechanism includes two mechanisms, namely a first driving mechanism and a second driving mechanism. Both the first driving mechanism and the second driving mechanism include a fixed plate and a driving motor for driving the fixed plate to move. The fixed plate of the first driving mechanism is connected to the top of the door body, and the fixed plate of the second driving mechanism is connected to the bottom of the door body.

[0017] In some embodiments, the door body is disposed on the front side of the front panel of the housing, the top of the door body is provided with a rearwardly extending first flange, the first flange is located above the front panel, the front end of the fixing plate of the first drive mechanism is fixed to the first flange and the rear end is drivenly connected to the drive motor of the first drive mechanism; and / or the door body is disposed on the front side of the front panel of the housing, the bottom of the door body is provided with a rearwardly extending second flange, the second flange is located below the front panel, the front end of the fixing plate of the second drive mechanism is fixed to the second flange and the rear end is drivenly connected to the drive motor of the second drive mechanism.

[0018] In some embodiments, the fixing plate of the first driving mechanism is located below the first flange, and the distance between the first flange and the fixing plate is greater than 0.5 mm.

[0019] In some embodiments, the fixing plate includes: a first plate segment, a second plate segment, and a connecting segment. The first plate segment extends in a front-rear direction and is connected to the first flange or the second flange. The connecting segment is connected to the rear end of the first plate segment and extends vertically toward the front panel. One end of the second plate segment is connected to the end of the connecting segment away from the first plate segment, and the other end extends rearward.

[0020] In some embodiments, a connecting post is formed on the first flange and / or the second flange, the connecting post extending vertically toward the fixing plate, and a connecting hole is formed on the fixing plate, the connecting post fitting into the connecting hole.

[0021] In some embodiments, the system further includes a switch control module disposed on the door body. The switch control module includes a control board and a power cord, one end of which is connected to the control board, and the other end of which is slidably connected to the housing.

[0022] In some embodiments, the drive mechanism includes a housing, and the power cord is provided with a first fixing seat and a second fixing seat at intervals. The first fixing seat is fixedly connected to the housing, and the second fixing seat is slidably connected to the housing.

[0023] In some embodiments, the surface of the receiving box is provided with spaced card seats and slide rails, the first fixing seat is engaged with the card seats, the slide rails extend along the moving direction of the door body, the second fixing seat is connected to a retaining member, the retaining member has a retaining hole adapted to the cross-sectional shape of the slide rails, and the retaining member is slidably fitted onto the slide rails through the retaining hole.

[0024] In some embodiments, the card holder has a first card slot, the first fixing seat is block-shaped, and the first fixing seat is inserted into the first card slot; and / or, the card holder has a second card slot, the second fixing seat is block-shaped, and the second fixing seat is inserted into the second card slot.

[0025] In some embodiments, the power cord is fitted with a rolling friction element located between the first fixed seat and the second fixed seat, and the rolling friction element makes rolling contact with the surface of the receiving box.

[0026] In some embodiments, the rear surface of the door is provided with a plurality of cable routing clips, which are spaced apart between the control panel and the top of the door, and the power cord is connected to the door through the plurality of cable routing clips.

[0027] According to a second aspect of the present invention, an air conditioning unit includes a housing assembly of an air conditioning unit according to a first aspect of the present invention.

[0028] According to the present invention, by providing the housing assembly of the air conditioner cabinet unit described in the first aspect, the overall performance of the air conditioner cabinet unit is improved.

[0029] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the housing assembly of an air conditioner cabinet unit according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The image shows a front view of the housing assembly of an air conditioner unit, with the door in the open position. Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The image shows a front view of the housing assembly of an air conditioner unit, with the door closed. Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a housing assembly of an air conditioner unit, with the air inlet located on the side of the housing. Figure 5 yes Figure 1 The image shows a front view of the housing assembly of an air conditioner unit, with the door closed and no ventilation holes on it. Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Cross-sectional view at point AA; Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of point B shown; Figure 8 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of point C shown; Figure 9 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the drive mechanism and power lines shown. Figure 10 yes Figure 1 A top view of the drive mechanism shown; Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Cross-sectional view at EE; Figure 12 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the drive mechanism shown; Figure 13 yes Figure 12 Enlarged view of point D shown; Figure 14 yes Figure 12 An exploded view of the power cord and the upper housing shown; Figure 15 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the drive mechanism shown; Figure 16 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the door shown.

[0031] Figure label: 1000. Air conditioner cabinet unit; 100. Housing assembly; 110. Shell; 111. Air inlet; 112. Air outlet; 120. Door body; 121. Ventilation hole; 122. First flange; 1221. Connecting post; 123. Second flange; 130. Drive mechanism; 131. Drive motor; 132. Transmission component; 1321. Gear; 1322. Rack; 13221. Guide post; 13222. Fixed shaft; 133. Fixed plate; 1331. Fixed hole; 1332. First plate segment; 1333. Second plate segment; 1334. Connecting section; 1335. Connecting hole; 134. Receiving box; 1341. Guide groove; 1342. Upper box body; 1343. Lower box body; 1344. Slide groove; 1345. Card holder; 13451. First card slot; 1346. Slide rail; 1347. Holding component; 13471. Second card slot; 13472. Cylindrical rib; 13473. Card hole; 135. Rolling component; 140. Front panel; 150. Switch control module; 151. Control panel; 152. Power cord; 1521. First fixed seat; 1522. Second fixed seat; 153. Rolling friction component; 154. Reinforcing plate; 160. Top cover; 170. Chassis; 180. Back panel; 200. Evaporator assembly; 300. Wind turbine assembly; 400. Electric motor. Detailed Implementation

[0032] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0033] The following is for reference. Figures 1 to 16 The housing assembly 100 of an air conditioner cabinet unit 1000 according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, the housing assembly 100 of the air conditioner cabinet unit 1000 according to the first aspect embodiment of the present invention includes: housing 110, door 120 and drive mechanism 130.

[0035] Specifically, an air duct is formed inside the housing 110, and the housing 110 has an air inlet 111 and an air outlet 112 communicating with the air duct. The air outlet 112 is formed on the front side of the housing 110, and the air inlet 111 is formed on the front, left, and / or right side of the housing 110. That is to say, the air inlet 111 and the air outlet 112 can be set on the front side of the housing 110; the air inlet 111 can be set on the left side of the housing 110 and the air outlet 112 can be set on the front side of the housing 110; the air inlet 111 can be set on the right side of the housing 110 and the air outlet 112 can be set on the front side of the housing 110; or the air inlet 111 can be set on both the left and right sides of the housing 110 and the air outlet 112 can be set on the front side of the housing 110. In this way, the user's embedded installation requirements can be met.

[0036] The door 120 is slidably disposed on the front side of the housing 110 for opening and closing the air outlet 112. The door 120 is slidably disposed on the front side of the housing 110 between the open and closed positions. When the door 120 is closed, it blocks the air outlet 112, thus preventing the air outlet 112 from being contaminated by dust or particulate matter in the environment when not in operation, thereby protecting the air outlet 112 from contamination. When the door 120 is open, it opens the air outlet 112. The door 120 and the air outlet 112 are spaced apart in the width direction of the housing 110 when the door is open. Thus, the door 120 and the air outlet 112 are spaced apart in the width direction (e.g., ...). Figure 1 The door 120 is spaced apart in the left and right directions as shown in the figure, so that it will not block the normal airflow of the air outlet 112; the drive mechanism 130 is located in the housing 110 and is connected to the door 120 to drive the door 120 to slide.

[0037] It should be noted that due to the current demand for embedded installation by users, the air intake from the rear of the air conditioning unit will be affected. The traditional mode of air intake from the rear and air exhaust from the front of the air conditioning unit can no longer meet the needs of users.

[0038] For example, such as Figure 2 As shown, an air outlet 112 is formed on the front surface of the housing 110, and on the left and right sides of the housing 110 (e.g.) Figure 3 An air inlet 111 is formed on one end of the surface of the housing 110 (both sides) near the front surface. A door 120 is slidably disposed on the front side of the housing 110 for opening or closing the air outlet 112. When the air conditioner 1000 is in the off state, the door 120 is located in front of the air outlet 112 and blocks the air outlet 112 to prevent dust or particulate matter around the air conditioner 1000 from entering the air outlet 112 and affecting the normal operation of the air outlet 112. With constant airflow, when the air conditioner unit 1000 is turned on, the door 120 opens the air outlet 112 through the drive mechanism 130. Airflow enters the air conditioner unit 1000 through the air inlets 111 on both sides and then flows out from the air outlet 112 on the front side of the housing 110. In this way, during the embedded installation process, only the front and part of the sides of the air conditioner unit 1000 need to be exposed to complete the normal operation of the air conditioner unit 1000.

[0039] The air conditioner unit 1000 may also include: an evaporator assembly 200, a fan assembly 300, and multiple air guides. The evaporator assembly 200 is located inside the housing 110 near the air inlet. The fan assembly 300 is also located inside the housing 110. Under the action of the fan assembly 300, indoor airflow flows into the housing 110 through the air inlet 111. Multiple air guides are rotatably disposed at the air outlet 112. The multiple air guides extend vertically and are spaced apart in the left and right directions. Each air guide is formed into a sheet shape. Each air guide is rotatably disposed at the air outlet 112 along the vertically extending axis of rotation. When the air guide is rotated, the angle between the air guide and the central axis of the air outlet 112 can be adjusted to adjust the direction of airflow after passing through the air outlet 112.

[0040] The evaporator assembly 200 utilizes the fact that liquid low-temperature refrigerant easily evaporates under low pressure, turning into vapor and absorbing heat from the medium being cooled, thus achieving the purpose of refrigeration. The evaporator assembly 200 can be U-shaped and positioned around the impeller assembly 300. This effectively increases the heat exchange area of ​​the evaporator assembly 200 and reduces the airflow velocity through it, thereby ensuring sufficient heat exchange between the airflow and the evaporator assembly 200 and improving the heat exchange efficiency.

[0041] The air conditioner unit 1000 may also include a motor 400, which drives the fan assembly 300 to rotate and controls the direction of airflow.

[0042] According to the present invention, the housing assembly 100 of the air conditioner cabinet 1000 achieves the effect of air intake and exhaust from the front or from the side by arranging the air inlet 111 on the front, left and / or right side of the housing 110, thus meeting the user's requirements for embedded installation.

[0043] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, both the air outlet 112 and the air inlet 111 are formed on the front side of the housing 110, and the air outlet 112 and the air inlet 111 are spaced apart on the left and right. This can meet the user's requirements for embedded installation and can embed the air conditioner cabinet 1000 into the installation space to the greatest extent.

[0044] For example, such as Figure 2As shown, an air inlet 111 and an air outlet 112 are respectively provided on the front side of the housing 110. The air inlet 111 and the air outlet 112 are spaced apart in the width direction of the housing 110. The air inlet 111 is located on the left side of the front surface of the housing 110, and the air outlet 112 is located on the right side of the front surface of the housing 110. The door 120 is slidably located in front of the air inlet 111 and the air outlet 112. When the door 120 is in the open position, the door 120 covers part of the air inlet 111 and part of the air outlet 112. 12. This allows the air intake volume of the air inlet 111 and the air outlet volume of the air outlet 112 to be adjusted by controlling the position of the door 120. The airflow enters from the air inlet 111 located on the front side of the housing 110 and flows out from the air outlet 112 located on the front side of the housing 110. In this way, the air intake and air outlet of the air conditioner 1000 are both carried out on the front side of the housing 110, which can meet the user's requirements for embedded installation. It is only necessary to set the front side of the air conditioner 1000 to the open side of the installation position.

[0045] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, the door 120 has multiple ventilation holes 121 extending through the door 120 along its thickness direction. When the door 120 opens the air outlet 112, it blocks the air inlet 111. Thus, when the door 120 blocks the air inlet 111, airflow can enter the air conditioner unit 1000 through the ventilation holes 121 on the door 120. When the door 120 blocks the air outlet 112, airflow can flow out of the air conditioner unit 1000 through the ventilation holes 121 on the door 120. This also helps to prevent direct airflow and improve user comfort.

[0046] For example, such as Figure 2 As shown, the door 120 is provided with multiple ventilation holes 121 penetrating the door 120. The door 120 partially blocks the air inlet 111 and part of the air outlet 112. In this way, when the airflow enters the air conditioner 1000 through the air inlet 111, the part that is not blocked by the door 120 directly enters the air conditioner 1000 through the air inlet 111, while the part blocked by the door 120 comes to the air inlet 111 through the ventilation holes 121 and then enters the air conditioner 1000. When the airflow exits the air conditioner 1000 through the air outlet 112, the part that is not blocked by the door 120 directly flows out to the outside of the air conditioner 1000 through the air outlet 112, while the part blocked by the door 120 flows out from the air outlet 112 and then flows out to the outside of the air conditioner 1000 through the ventilation holes 121 on the door 120.

[0047] For example, such as Figure 2As shown, the door 120 is provided with multiple ventilation holes 121 that penetrate the door 120. The door 120 completely blocks the air outlet 112 but does not block the air inlet 111. In this way, the air intake of the air conditioner 1000 can reach the maximum. The airflow enters the interior of the air conditioner 1000 through the air inlet 111, and then passes through the evaporator assembly 200 and the fan assembly 300 in the air conditioner 1000 to the air outlet 112. Then, it flows out to the outside of the air conditioner 1000 through the ventilation holes 121 on the door 120 that cover the air outlet 112. In this way, the airflow through the ventilation holes 121 on the door 120 can achieve the effect of preventing direct blowing, achieving a windless feeling, and improving user comfort.

[0048] For example, refer to Figure 3 The door 120 is provided with multiple ventilation holes 121 that penetrate the door 120. The door 120 completely blocks the air inlet 111 but does not block the air outlet. In this way, during the operation of the air conditioner 1000, the airflow comes to the air inlet 111 through the ventilation holes 121 on the door 120, enters the interior of the air conditioner 1000 through the air inlet 111, and then comes to the air outlet 112 through the evaporator assembly 200 and the fan assembly 300 in the air conditioner 1000. After passing through the air outlet 112, it comes to the outside of the air conditioner 1000. In this way, during the operation of the air conditioner 1000, the air inlet 111 can also be well protected and dustproofed, improving the situation where the air inlet 111 is easily blocked and extending the cleaning time of the air inlet 111.

[0049] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 9 As shown, the drive mechanism 130 may include a drive motor 131 and a transmission component 132. The transmission component 132 includes a gear 1321 and a rack 1322 that are meshed and connected to each other. The gear 1321 is connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor 131, and the rack 1322 is fixedly connected to the door body 120. In this way, through the meshing gear 1321 and rack 1322, the rotation of the motor shaft of the drive motor 131 is converted into the horizontal movement of the rack 1322, thereby realizing the movement of the transmission component 132.

[0050] Rack 1322 is a special gear with teeth distributed on a rack-shaped body. Rack 1322 is also divided into spur rack and helical rack, which are paired with spur cylindrical gear and helical cylindrical gear respectively. The tooth profile of rack 1322 is a straight line rather than an involute (it is a plane for the tooth surface), which is equivalent to a cylindrical gear with an infinite pitch circle radius.

[0051] For example, such as Figure 9As shown, rack 1322 is selected as a spur rack, and gear 1321 is selected as a spur cylindrical gear. Rack 1322 and gear 1321 cooperate with each other. In this way, through the cooperation of gear 1321 and rack 1322, the rotation of the motor shaft in the vertical direction is converted into the translation of rack 1322 in the horizontal direction.

[0052] Among them, the drive motor 131 can be a stepper motor. A stepper motor is a motor that converts electrical pulse excitation signals into discrete values ​​of corresponding angular or linear displacement. This type of motor moves one step for each input electrical pulse, so it is also called a pulse motor. The advantages of stepper motors are that they have no cumulative error, simple structure, convenient use and maintenance, low manufacturing cost, and a large ability to drive load inertia.

[0053] For example, such as Figure 9 As shown, the motor shaft of the drive motor 131 extends in the vertical direction, the gear 1321 is fixedly sleeved on the motor shaft, and the rack 1322 extends in the horizontal direction. The motor shaft drives the gear 1321 to rotate, and the gear 1321 meshes with the rack 1322. In this way, the rotation of the motor shaft is converted into the horizontal movement of the rack 1322, thereby realizing the movement of the transmission component 132.

[0054] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 9 As shown, the drive mechanism 130 may also include a fixed plate 133, which extends back and forth. The rear end of the fixed plate 133 is fixed to the rack 1322, and the front end is connected to the door body 120. In this way, the door body 120 is connected to the transmission component 132 through the fixed plate 133, thereby realizing the movement of the door body 120.

[0055] The fixing plate 133 can be made of high-strength steel plate, so that the fixing plate 133 can withstand the force brought about by the sliding of the door 120, extend the service life of the fixing plate 133, and the steel plate is relatively cheap, thereby reducing the cost of the air conditioner cabinet 1000.

[0056] For example, such as Figure 9 As shown, the rear end of the fixing plate 133 is fixed to the rack 1322, so that the fixing plate 133 can move left and right as the rack 1322 moves left and right. The front end of the fixing plate 133 is fixed to the door body 120, so that the door body 120 can also move left and right as the rack 1322 moves left and right, thereby realizing the driving mechanism 130 driving the door body 120.

[0057] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 9 As shown, a protruding guide post 13221 is formed on the surface of the rack 1322. The guide post 13221 includes a guide post along the length direction of the rack 1322 (e.g., along the length direction of the rack 1322). Figure 9As shown in the left-right direction, multiple fixing plates 133 are spaced apart. The fixing plate 133 has multiple fixing holes 1331. The multiple fixing holes 1331 correspond one-to-one with multiple guide posts 13221. The guide posts 13221 are located in the corresponding fixing holes 1331. In this way, the fixing plate 133 is fixed on the rack 1322, so that the fixing plate 133 can move with the movement of the rack 1322.

[0058] For example, such as Figure 10 As shown, the surface of the rack 1322 has three protruding guide posts 13221, which are evenly spaced along the length of the rack 1322. The fixing plate 133 has three fixing holes 1331, which correspond one-to-one with the three guide posts 13221. In this way, the fixing plate 133 is stably fixed to the rack 1322 by the three sets of corresponding guide posts 13221 and fixing holes 1331, so that the fixing plate 133 can move left and right as the rack 1322 moves left and right. The door 120 is fixed to the front end of the fixing plate 133, thus realizing the left and right movement of the door 120 as the rack 1322 moves left and right, and realizing the drive mechanism 130 to drive the door 120.

[0059] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 9 As shown, the drive mechanism 130 may also include a receiving box 134, which has a receiving cavity. The gear 1321 and rack 1322 are both located in the receiving cavity. The drive motor 131 is located outside the receiving box 134, and the motor shaft extends into the receiving cavity and is coaxially fixed with the gear 1321. In this way, placing the gear 1321 and rack 1322 in the receiving box 134 can play a protective role, avoiding the influence of the environment outside the receiving box 134 on the gear 1321 and rack 1322. At the same time, it further fixes the gear 1321 and rack 1322, making the engagement between the gear 1321 and rack 1322 more stable.

[0060] Furthermore, lubricating oil can be added between gear 1321 and rack 1322 to make the transmission between gear 1321 and rack 1322 smoother, reduce hard contact between gear 1321 and rack 1322, extend the service life of gear 1321 and rack 1322, and ensure the stable operation of the transmission between gear 1321 and rack 1322.

[0061] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 9As shown, a guide groove 1341 is formed inside the receiving box 134. The free end of the guide post 13221 passes through the fixing hole 1331 and extends into the guide groove 1341. The guide post 13221 is slidable relative to the guide groove 1341. In this way, the guide post 13221 and the fixing hole 1331 cooperate with each other to fix the rack 1322 and the fixing plate 133. The receiving box 134 limits the movement of the guide post 13221 in the front-back direction through the guide groove 1341, so that the guide post 13221 can only move in the left-right direction. Thus, the guide groove 1341 plays a guiding role for the fixing plate 133 and the rack 1322.

[0062] For example, such as Figure 9 As shown, a guide groove 1341 is formed inside the receiving box 134. The free end of the guide post 13221 on the rack 1322 passes through the fixing hole 1331 on the fixing plate 133 and extends into the guide groove 1341 of the receiving box 134. The guide post 13221 can slide relative to the guide groove 1341. In this way, the guide post 13221 and the fixing hole 1331 cooperate with each other to fix the rack 1322 and the fixing plate 133. The receiving box 134 limits the movement of the guide post 13221 in the front-back direction through the guide groove 1341, so that the guide post 13221 can only move in the left-right direction. Thus, the guide groove 1341 plays a guiding role for the fixing plate 133 and the rack 1322.

[0063] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 9 As shown, one of the rack 1322 and the receiving box 134 has a guide groove 1341 and the other has a guide post 13221. That is, the guide groove 1341 can be formed on the rack 1322 and the guide post 13221 can be formed in the receiving box 134; or the guide post 13221 can be formed on the rack 1322 and the guide groove 1341 can be formed in the receiving box 134. The guide groove 1341 extends along the length direction of the rack 1322, and the guide post 13221 is slidably engaged in the guide groove 1341. In this way, the movement direction of the rack 1322 and the fixing plate 133 is defined by the mutually engaged guide post 13221 and guide groove 1341.

[0064] For example, such as Figure 1As shown, a guide post 13221 is formed on the rack 1322, and a guide groove 1341 is formed in the receiving box 134. The guide groove 1341 and the guide post 13221 slide against each other. The guide groove 1341 extends along the length direction of the rack 1322. In this way, the guide groove 1341 restricts the movement of the guide post 13221 in the front-back direction, so that the guide post 13221 can only move in the left-right direction. This ensures that the rack 1322 and the fixed plate 133 can only move in the left-right direction, making the movement of the rack 1322 and the fixed plate 133 more stable, and thus making the operation of the drive mechanism 130 more stable.

[0065] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 10 As shown, the guide post 13221 includes multiple guide posts 13221, which are spaced apart along the length of the rack 1322. This makes the fixing of the rack 1322 and the fixing plate 133 more stable, and the cooperation between the guide post 13221 and the guide groove 1341 more stable. The fixing plate 133 and the rack 1322 can only move along the length of the rack 1322, which restricts the movement of the fixing plate 133 and the rack 1322 in other directions, thereby making the movement of the transmission component 132 more stable.

[0066] For example, such as Figure 10 As shown, the guide post 13221 includes three guide posts 13221, which are evenly spaced along the length of the rack 1322. The fixing plate 133 has fixing holes 1331 that correspond one-to-one with the guide posts 13221. Through the cooperation of the three guide posts 13221 and the fixing holes 1331, the guide posts 13221 on the upper surface of the rack 1322 become guide posts 13221, making the fixed connection between the fixing plate 133 and the rack 1322 more stable, and also making the cooperation between the guide posts 13221 and the guide groove 1341 more stable. This ensures that the fixing plate 133 and the rack 1322 can only move along the length of the rack 1322, thereby ensuring the stability of the movement of the transmission component 132.

[0067] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 9 As shown, the receiving box 134 may include an upper box body 1342 and a lower box body 1343. The upper box body 1342 covers the upper side of the lower box body 1343 and cooperates with the lower box body 1343 to define a receiving cavity. Both the upper box body 1342 and the lower box body 1343 have guide grooves 1341. The upper and lower surfaces of the rack 1322 are both formed with guide posts 13221. In this way, setting the receiving box 134 as a combination of the upper box body 1342 and the lower box body 1343 is beneficial for the later maintenance and cleaning of the inside of the receiving box 134.

[0068] For example, such as Figure 1As shown, the receiving box 134 includes an upper box body 1342 and a lower box body 1343. The upper box body 1342 covers the upper side of the lower box body 1343, and the upper box body 1342 and the lower box body 1343 cooperate to define a receiving cavity. Both the upper box body 1342 and the lower box body 1343 have guide grooves 1341. The upper and lower surfaces of the rack 1322 are both formed with guide posts 13221. The guide posts 13221 formed on the upper surface of the rack 1322 cooperate with the guide grooves 1341 in the upper box body 1342. The guide post 13221 formed on the lower surface of 322 cooperates with the guide groove 1341 in the lower box 1343, which can further ensure the smooth movement of the rack 1322 in the horizontal direction. On the other hand, setting the receiving box 134 as a combination of the upper box 1342 and the lower box 1343 is beneficial for the later maintenance and cleaning of the inside of the receiving box 134. The operator only needs to separate the upper box 1342 and the lower box 1343 of the receiving box 134 and then clean the parts in the receiving box 134.

[0069] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 9 As shown, the inner surface of the receiving cavity is provided with a groove 1344 extending along the length direction of the rack 1322. The rack 1322 is provided with a fixed shaft 13222, which extends perpendicular to the length direction of the rack 1322 in the horizontal plane. The drive mechanism 130 may also include a rolling element 135, which is sleeved on the fixed shaft 13222 and rotatably disposed in the groove 1344. Thus, the rolling element 135 in the drive mechanism 130 can further limit the movement of the transmission element 132, making the movement of the transmission element 132 more stable.

[0070] For example, such as Figure 9 As shown, a fixed shaft 13222 is provided on the front surface of the rack 1322. The fixed shaft 13222 extends forward in the horizontal plane perpendicular to the length direction of the rack 1322. The rolling element 135 is sleeved on the fixed shaft 13222 and is rotatably disposed in the slide groove 1344. In this way, through the cooperation between the rolling element 135 and the slide groove 1344 and the cooperation between the guide post 13221 and the guide groove 1341, the movement of the rack 1322 and the fixed plate 133 is more stable.

[0071] Among them, the rolling element 135 can be a rolling bearing. A rolling bearing is a precision mechanical component that transforms the sliding friction between the rotating shaft and the bearing seat into rolling friction, thereby reducing friction loss. This helps to reduce energy loss and improve energy utilization efficiency.

[0072] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 9As shown, there are multiple rolling elements 135, which are spaced apart along the length of the rack 1322. This makes the fit between the rolling elements 135 and the slide groove 1344 more stable, and thus makes the movement of the rack 1322 and the fixed plate 133 more stable.

[0073] For example, such as Figure 9 As shown, the rack 1322 is provided with two fixed shafts 13222, which extend perpendicularly to the length direction of the rack 1322 in the horizontal plane. There are two rolling elements 135, which are evenly spaced along the length direction of the rack 1322. The two rolling elements 135 correspond one-to-one with the two fixed shafts 13222. This makes the cooperation between the rolling elements 135 and the slide groove 1344 more stable, and thus makes the movement of the rack 1322 and the fixed plate 133 more stable.

[0074] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 6 As shown, the drive mechanism 130 may include two, namely a first drive mechanism 130 and a second drive mechanism 130. Both the first drive mechanism 130 and the second drive mechanism 130 include a fixed plate 133 and a drive motor 131 for driving the fixed plate 133 to move. The fixed plate 133 of the first drive mechanism 130 is connected to the top of the door body 120, and the fixed plate 133 of the second drive mechanism 130 is connected to the bottom of the door body 120. In this way, the upper and lower ends of the door body 120 are fixed on the fixed plate 133 by the first drive mechanism 130 and the second drive mechanism 130, thereby making the movement of the door body 120 more stable.

[0075] For example, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the first fixed plate 133 of the first drive mechanism 130 is fixed to the upper end of the door body 120, and the second fixed plate 133 of the second drive mechanism 130 is fixed to the lower end of the door body 120. The first drive motor 131 of the first drive mechanism 130 and the second drive motor 131 of the second drive mechanism 130 synchronously control the movement of the first fixed plate 133 and the second fixed plate 133, thereby synchronously controlling the movement of the door body 120. In this way, the movement of the door body 120 is synchronously controlled at both the upper and lower ends, making the movement of the door body 120 more stable.

[0076] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1As shown, the housing 110 may include a front panel 140, a back panel 180, a top cover 160, and a chassis 170. The front panel 140 and the back panel 180 are connected end to end to form a hollow column shape with open top and bottom. The top cover 160 covers the top of the front panel 140 and the back panel 180. The chassis 170 is connected to the bottom of the front panel 140 and the back panel 180. An air outlet 112 is formed on the front panel 140, and an air inlet 111 is formed on the front panel 140, thereby realizing front air intake and front air outlet of the air conditioner cabinet 1000 to meet the user's needs for embedded installation.

[0077] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the front panel 140 and the back panel 180 are connected end to end to form a hollow column shape with open top and bottom. The top cover 160 is placed on the top of the front panel 140 and the back panel 180, and the chassis 170 is connected to the bottom of the front panel 140 and the back panel 180. The front panel 140, the back panel 180, the top cover 160 and the chassis 170 cooperate to define an accommodating space. The evaporator assembly 200 and the impeller assembly 300 are located in this accommodating space. The first drive mechanism 130 is located on the top cover 160 and the second drive mechanism 130 is located on the chassis 170.

[0078] The front panel 140 and the back panel 180 can be fixed together by detachable connection methods such as screw fastening, snap-fit ​​connection or magnetic adsorption, so that the front panel 140 can be removed from the back panel 180. The evaporator assembly 200 is installed and fixed in the receiving space. The evaporator assembly 200 is vertically arranged. The evaporator assembly 200, the top cover 160 and the chassis 170 form a mounting cavity for accommodating the impeller assembly 300, so as to realize the disassembly and installation of the impeller assembly 300.

[0079] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1As shown, the door body 120 is located on the front side of the front panel 140 of the housing 110. The top of the door body 120 is provided with a rearwardly extending first flange 122, which is located above the front panel 140. The front end of the first fixing plate 133 of the first drive mechanism 130 is fixed to the first flange 122, and the rear end is connected to the first drive motor 131 of the first drive mechanism 130. Alternatively, the door body 120 is located on the front side of the front panel 140 of the housing 110, and the bottom of the door body 120 is provided with a rearwardly extending second flange 123, which is located above the front panel 140. Below panel 140, the front end of the second fixed plate 133 of the second drive mechanism 130 is fixed to the second flange 123 and the rear end is connected to the second drive motor 131 of the second drive mechanism 130. In this way, by setting the first flange 122 and the second flange 123, the gap between the door body 120 and the front panel 140 is covered, and the gap between the door body 120 and the top cover 160 coincides with the gap between the front panel 140 and the top cover 160. This can reduce one gap on the appearance surface, improve the refinement of the appearance, and improve the user's visual experience.

[0080] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the top of the door 120 is provided with a rearwardly extending first flange 122, which covers the gap between the door 120 and the front panel 140, so that the gap between the door 120 and the top cover 160 coincides with the gap between the front panel 140 and the top cover 160, thereby reducing a gap at the top of the air conditioner unit 1000. The bottom of the door 120 is provided with a rearwardly extending second flange 123, which covers the gap between the door 120 and the front panel 140, so that the gap between the door 120 and the top cover 160 coincides with the gap between the front panel 140 and the top cover 160, thereby reducing a gap at the bottom of the air conditioner unit 1000, thus improving the overall refinement of the appearance of the air conditioner unit 1000 and improving the user's visual experience.

[0081] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first fixed plate 133 of the first drive mechanism 130 is located on the lower side of the first flange 122. The distance between the first flange 122 and the first fixed plate 133 is greater than 0.5mm. That is, if the distance between the first flange 122 and the first fixed plate 133 is a, then the value of a must be greater than 0.5mm. In the specific implementation process, the distance between the fixed plate 133 and the first flange 122 can be set to 0.6mm, 0.7mm, 0.8mm, 0.9mm and 1.0mm according to the actual situation. In this way, the assembly can be satisfied within the length error of the door body 120.

[0082] For example, such as Figure 7As shown, the distance between the first flange 122 and the first fixing plate 133 is set to 0.8mm, which ensures that the assembly can be completed within the length error of the door body 120.

[0083] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 7 As shown, the fixing plate 133 may include: a first plate segment 1332, a second plate segment 1333, and a connecting segment 1334. The first plate segment 1332 extends in the front-back direction and is connected to the first flange 122 or the second flange 123. The connecting segment 1334 is connected to the rear end of the first plate segment 1332 and extends vertically toward the front panel 140. One end of the second plate segment 1333 is connected to the end of the connecting segment 1334 away from the first plate segment 1332, and the other end extends rearward. In this way, the door body 120, which is in different positions in both the vertical and front-back directions, is connected to the rack 1322.

[0084] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first flange 122 of the door body 120 is connected to the first plate segment 1332 of the first fixing plate 133, the second plate segment 1333 of the first fixing plate 133 is connected to the first rack 1322, the second flange 123 of the door body 120 is connected to the first plate segment 1332 of the second fixing plate 133, and the second plate segment 1333 of the second fixing plate 133 is connected to the second rack 1322. In this way, the first flange 122 and the second flange 123 of the door body are connected to the first drive mechanism 130 and the second drive mechanism 130 through the first fixing plate 133 and the second fixing plate 133, and the smooth sliding of the door body 120 is controlled by the first drive mechanism 130 and the second drive mechanism 130.

[0085] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, a connecting post 1221 is formed on the first flange 122 and / or the second flange 123. The connecting post 1221 extends vertically toward the fixing plate 133. A connecting hole 1335 is formed on the fixing plate 133. The connecting post 1221 fits into the connecting hole 1335. In this way, the first flange 122 and the second flange 123 are respectively fixedly connected to the corresponding fixing plate 133.

[0086] For example, such as Figure 5As shown, a first connecting post 1221 is formed on the first flange 122. The first connecting post 1221 extends vertically downward and engages with the first connecting hole 1335 on the first fixing plate 133 to fix the first flange 122 onto the first fixing plate 133. A second connecting post 1231 is formed on the second flange 123. The second connecting post 1231 extends vertically downward and engages with the second connecting hole on the second fixing plate 133 to fix the second flange 123 onto the second fixing plate 133, thereby stabilizing and fixing the door body 120 together with the fixing plate 133.

[0087] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 9 As shown, multiple connecting posts 1221 may be included, and the multiple connecting posts 1221 are spaced apart along the length direction of the first flange 122 or the second flange 123. Multiple connecting holes 1335 may be included, and the multiple connecting holes 1335 are spaced apart along the length direction of the fixing plate 133. The multiple connecting holes 1335 correspond one-to-one with the multiple connecting posts 1221. In this way, through the cooperation between the first connecting hole 1335 and the first connecting post 1221, and the second connecting hole and the second connecting post 1231, the connection between the first flange 122 and the first fixing plate 133 and the second flange 123 and the second fixing plate 133 are more stable.

[0088] For example, refer to Figure 6 Two first connecting posts 1221 are evenly spaced along the length of the first flange 122, and two first connecting holes 1335 are evenly spaced along the length of the first fixing plate 133. The first connecting posts 1221 and the first connecting holes 1335 correspond one-to-one. Two second connecting posts 1231 are evenly spaced along the length of the second flange 123, and two second connecting holes are evenly spaced along the length of the second fixing plate 133. The second connecting posts 1231 and the second connecting holes correspond one-to-one. In this way, through the cooperation between the first connecting holes 1335 and the first connecting posts 1221, and the second connecting holes and the second connecting posts 1231, the connection between the first flange 122 and the first fixing plate 133 and the second flange 123 and the second fixing plate 133 are more stable.

[0089] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 16As shown, the housing assembly 100 of the air conditioner cabinet 1000 may further include a switch control module 150, which is located on the door 120. The switch control module 150 may include a control board 151 and a power cord 152. One end of the power cord 152 is connected to the control board 151, and the other end of the power cord 152 is slidably connected to the housing 110. Specifically, the other end of the power cord 152 is slidably located on the receiving box 134 of the drive mechanism 130. The control board 151 is snapped onto the rear surface of the door 120. In this way, the control board 151 is connected to the power supply, so as to control the movement of the door 120 of the air conditioner cabinet 1000 through the transmission of electrical signals.

[0090] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, during the operation of the air conditioner unit 1000, the control board 151 controls the first drive motor 131 and the second drive motor 131 to work. The first drive motor 131 drives the first gear 1321 to rotate, the first gear 1321 drives the first rack 1322 to move in the left and right directions, and the first rack 1322 drives the first fixed plate 133 to move in the left and right directions. At the same time, the second drive motor 131 drives the second gear 1321 to rotate, the second gear 1321 drives the second rack 1322 to move in the left and right directions, and the second rack 1322 drives the second fixed plate 133 to move in the left and right directions. The first fixed plate 133 and the second fixed plate 133 together drive the door 120 to move in the left and right directions.

[0091] When the door 120 partially blocks the air inlet 111 and the air outlet 112, the airflow entering the air conditioner unit 1000 through the air inlet 111 is as follows: the portion not blocked by the door 120 directly enters the air conditioner unit 1000 through the air inlet 111, while the portion blocked by the door 120 passes through the vent 121 to the air inlet 111 and then enters the air conditioner unit 1000. Similarly, when the airflow exits the air conditioner unit 1000 through the air outlet 112, the portion not blocked by the door 120 directly exits to the outside of the air conditioner unit 1000 through the air outlet 112, while the portion blocked by the door 120 exits from the air outlet 112 and then passes through the vent 121 on the door 120 to exit to the outside of the air conditioner unit 1000.

[0092] When the door 120 completely blocks the air outlet 112 but does not block the air inlet 111, the air intake of the air conditioner unit 1000 can reach its maximum. The airflow enters the interior of the air conditioner unit 1000 through the air inlet 111, and then passes through the evaporator assembly 200 and the fan assembly 300 in the air conditioner unit 1000 to the air outlet 112. Finally, it flows out to the outside of the air conditioner unit 1000 through the vent 121 on the door 120 that covers the air outlet 112. In this way, the airflow through the vent 121 on the door 120 can achieve the effect of preventing direct blowing, achieving a windless feeling and improving user comfort.

[0093] When the door 120 completely blocks the air inlet 111 but does not block the air outlet 112, during the operation of the air conditioner unit 1000, the airflow comes to the air inlet 111 through the ventilation hole 121 on the door 120, enters the interior of the air conditioner unit 1000 through the air inlet 111, and then comes to the air outlet 112 through the evaporator assembly 200 and the fan assembly 300 in the air conditioner unit 1000, and then goes to the outside of the air conditioner unit 1000 through the air outlet 112. In this way, during the operation of the air conditioner unit 1000, the air inlet 111 can also be well protected and dustproofed, improving the situation where the air inlet 111 is easily blocked and extending the cleaning time of the air inlet 111.

[0094] Among them, such as Figure 1 As shown, the switch control module 150 includes a control board 151 and a power cord 152. One end of the power cord 152 is connected to the control board 151, and the other end of the power cord 152 is slidably mounted on the receiving box 134 of the drive mechanism 130. A slot for placing the control board 151 is provided on the rear surface of the door 120. The control board 151 is snapped into the slot. In this way, the control board 151 is connected to the power supply, so as to control the movement of the door 120 of the air conditioner cabinet 1000 through the transmission of electrical signals.

[0095] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 9 As shown, the drive mechanism 130 may include a receiving box 134. The power cord 152 is provided with a first fixing seat 1521 and a second fixing seat 1522 at intervals. The first fixing seat 1521 is fixedly connected to the receiving box 134, and the second fixing seat 1522 is slidably connected to the receiving box 134. On the one hand, this ensures that the power cord 152 can be fixed on the receiving box 134, and on the other hand, the power cord 152 can slide relative to the receiving box 134. During the movement of the door 120, the power cord 152 will slide relative to the receiving box 134. This helps to reduce the possibility of friction damage to the power cord 152 and extend the service life of the power cord 152.

[0096] For example, such as Figure 9As shown, the first fixing seat 1521 is located at the end of the receiving box 134 away from the door 120. The first fixing seat 1521 is fixed to the upper surface of the receiving box 134. The second fixing seat 1522 is slidably connected to the receiving box 134. The second fixing seat 1522 can slide relative to the receiving box 134. During the movement of the door 120, the power cord 152 will slide relative to the receiving box 134. There is a possibility that the power cord 152 will rub against other parts in the air conditioner cabinet 1000. This helps to reduce the possibility of friction damage to the power cord 152 and extend the service life of the power cord 152.

[0097] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 14 As shown, the surface of the receiving box 134 is provided with spaced card seats 1345 and slide rails 1346. The first fixing seat 1521 is engaged with the card seats 1345. The slide rails 1346 extend along the moving direction of the door body 120. The second fixing seat 1522 is connected to a retaining member 1347. The retaining member 1347 has a card hole 13473 that matches the cross-sectional shape of the slide rail 1346. The retaining member 1347 is slidably fitted onto the slide rail 1346 through the card hole 13473. In this way, the power cord 152 is fixed to the receiving box 134 by the engagement of the first fixing seat 1521 and the card seats 1345. The sliding connection between the second fixing seat 1522 and the retaining member 1347 relative to the slide rail 1346 allows the second fixing seat 1522 to move with the door body 120 and ensures the stability of the line, preventing it from intersecting with other components and avoiding safety hazards caused by the messy power cord 152.

[0098] Specifically, such as Figure 14 As shown, the slide rail 1346 has a T-shaped cross-section. The upper end of the retaining member 1347 is engaged with the second fixed seat 1522, and the other end is engaged with the slide rail 1346. The lower end of the retaining member 1347 is formed into a loop structure. A cylindrical rib 13472 extending along the length of the slide rail 1346 is formed on an inner surface of the retaining member 1347 opposite to the upper surface of the slide rail 1346. In this way, the contact area between the retaining member 1347 and the upper surface of the slide rail 1346 can be reduced, thereby reducing the friction between the retaining member 1347 and the slide rail 1346 during the movement, extending the service life of the retaining member 1347 and the slide rail 1346, and improving the smoothness of sliding between the retaining member 1347 and the slide rail 1346.

[0099] Furthermore, the cylindrical protrusions 13472 may include multiple protrusions, which, while reducing friction, allow the retaining member 1347 to slide smoothly on the slide rail 1346. For example, as shown in... Figure 1As shown, two cylindrical ribs 13472 extending along the length of the slide rail 1346 are formed on an inner surface of the retaining member 1347 opposite to the upper surface of the slide rail 1346. The two cylindrical ribs 13472 are spaced apart on the inner surface of the retaining member 1347 along a direction perpendicular to the length of the slide rail 1346. In this way, while reducing friction, the retaining member 1347 can slide smoothly on the slide rail 1346.

[0100] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 14 As shown, the card holder 1345 is provided with a first card slot 13451, and the first fixing seat 1521 is block-shaped and is inserted into the first card slot 13451; and / or, the card holder 1347 is provided with a second card slot 13471, and the second fixing seat 1522 is formed into a block-shaped and is inserted into the second card slot 13471. Thus, through the engagement of the first fixing seat 1521 with the first card slot 13451 and the engagement of the second fixing seat 1522 with the second card slot 13471, the power cord 152 is fixed on the card holder 1345 and the card holder 1347.

[0101] The first slot 13451 has a raised first rib on its side wall, and the outer surface of the first fixing seat 1521 has a recessed first embedding groove. The first rib is embedded in the first embedding groove, thereby fixing the first fixing seat 1521 on the slot 1345. The second slot 13471 has a raised second rib on its side wall, and the outer surface of the second fixing seat 1522 has a recessed second embedding groove. The second rib is embedded in the second embedding groove, thereby fixing the second fixing seat 1522 on the second slot 13471, thereby fixing the power cord 152 on the slot 1345 and the holding member 1347.

[0102] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 14 As shown, the power cord 152 is fitted with a rolling friction element 153, which is located between the first fixed seat 1521 and the second fixed seat 1522. The rolling friction element 153 makes rolling contact with the surface of the receiving box 134. It should be noted that the first fixed seat 1521 is fixed on the receiving box 134, and the second fixed seat 1522 can slide on the slide rail 1346 as the door 120 moves. In this way, the power cord 152 between the first fixed seat 1521 and the second fixed seat 1522 will move and may rub against the receiving box 134 and other components. The rolling friction element 153 is set between the first fixed seat 1521 and the second fixed seat 1522 to prevent the power cord 152 from directly contacting and rubbing against other components, thereby extending the service life of the power cord 152 and avoiding safety problems caused by damage to the power cord 152.

[0103] For example, refer to Figure 10 As the door 120 slides, the power cord 152 moves to a certain extent along with the sliding direction of the door 120. The part of the power cord 152 closer to the door 120 moves more and is more likely to rub against other parts. By slidably setting the second fixing seat 1522 at one end close to the door 120, the power cord 152 can be prevented from directly contacting and rubbing against other parts, thereby extending the service life of the power cord 152 and preventing safety problems caused by damage to the power cord 152.

[0104] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 14 As shown, the rear surface of the door 120 is provided with multiple cable routing clips. These clips are spaced apart between the control panel 151 and the top of the door 120. The power cord 152 is connected to the door 120 through these clips, thus fixing the power cord 152 extending to the door 120 and avoiding safety hazards caused by the mess of the power cord 152.

[0105] Furthermore, the door body 120 can also be provided with a cable groove for placing the power cord 152, and the power cord 152 can be fixed in the cable groove by multiple cable clips, which further avoids contact between the power cord 152 and other components.

[0106] For example, such as Figure 16 As shown, four cable routing clips are provided on the rear surface of the door 120. The four cable routing clips are evenly spaced along the length of the door 120 and are located in the middle of the width of the rear surface of the door. In this way, the part of the power cord 152 extending to the door 120 is fixed to the rear surface of the door 120, avoiding safety hazards caused by the mess of the power cord 152. At the same time, it can also prevent the control board 151 from separating from the power cord 152 due to the shaking of the power cord 152, which would affect the normal use of the air conditioner unit 1000.

[0107] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 16 As shown, the door 120 is along the vertical direction (e.g.) Figure 1 As shown in the vertical direction, the door body 120 is provided with reinforcing plates 154 at both ends in the horizontal direction. The reinforcing plates 154 at both ends of the door body 120 extend vertically. It should be noted that the door body 120 is relatively long and is more prone to deformation in the length direction. By setting the reinforcing plates 154 that extend vertically, the structural strength of the door body 120 in the length direction is increased, and the service life of the door body 120 is extended.

[0108] For example, such as Figure 16As shown, reinforcing plates 154 are provided at both the left and right ends of the door body. The reinforcing plates 154 extend vertically to enhance the strength of the door body 120 in the vertical direction.

[0109] In one embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the front surface of the front panel 140 is formed as a plane. It should be noted that in embedded installation, usually only the front surface of the air conditioner cabinet 1000 is exposed. By setting the front panel 140 as a plane, the space occupied by the air conditioner cabinet 1000 outside the installation space is reduced, which meets the user's requirements for embedded installation.

[0110] For example, such as Figure 1 As shown, during the embedded installation process, the installer needs to place the air conditioner cabinet unit 1000 into the placement space. Embedded installation requires that the air conditioner cabinet unit 1000 be located in the placement space as much as possible. When the front surface of the front panel 140 is flat, the air conditioner cabinet unit 1000 can be completely placed into the placement space, with the front side of the air conditioner cabinet unit 1000 facing the open side of the placement space.

[0111] An air conditioner cabinet unit 1000 according to a second aspect embodiment of the present invention includes a housing assembly 100 of the air conditioner cabinet unit 1000 according to the first aspect embodiment of the present invention.

[0112] Other components of the air conditioner unit 1000 according to embodiments of the present invention, such as the power supply and evaporator, as well as its operation, are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0113] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner cabinet unit 1000 improves the overall performance of the air conditioner cabinet unit 1000 by providing the housing assembly 100 of the air conditioner cabinet unit 1000 described in the first aspect embodiment.

[0114] The following will refer to Figures 1-16 The housing assembly 100 of an air conditioner cabinet unit 1000 according to a specific embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0115] Reference Figure 1 According to a specific embodiment of the present invention, the housing assembly 100 of the air conditioner cabinet unit 1000 may include: housing 110, door 120, drive mechanism 130 and switch control module 150.

[0116] An air duct is formed inside the housing 110. The housing 110 has an air outlet 112 and an air inlet 111 that are connected to the air duct. The air inlet 111 is formed on the front side of the housing 110, and the air outlet 112 is also formed on the front side of the housing 110. The air outlet 112 and the air inlet 111 are arranged at intervals on the left and right.

[0117] The door 120 is slidably disposed on the front side of the housing 110. The door 120 has a plurality of ventilation holes 121 extending through the door 120 along the thickness direction. When the door 120 opens the air outlet 112, it blocks the air inlet 111. The top of the door 120 is provided with a rearwardly extending first flange 122, which is located above the front panel 140. The front end of the first fixing plate 133 of the first drive mechanism 130 is fixed to the first flange 122 and the rear end is drivenly connected to the first drive motor 131 of the first drive mechanism 130. The bottom of the door 120 is provided with a rearwardly extending second flange 123, which is located below the front panel 140. The front end of the second fixing plate 133 of the second drive mechanism 130 is fixed to the second flange 123 and the rear end is drivenly connected to the second drive motor 131 of the second drive mechanism 130.

[0118] The vertical distance between the first flange 122 and the first fixing plate 133 is 0.6mm.

[0119] The first drive mechanism 130 and the second drive mechanism 130 are both located in the housing 110. Both the first drive mechanism 130 and the second drive mechanism 130 are connected to the door body 120 for driving the door body 120 to slide. The first drive mechanism 130 includes a first drive motor 131 and a first transmission component 132. The first transmission component 132 includes a first gear 1321, a first rack 1322, a first fixing plate 133, a first receiving box 134 and a first rolling element 135 that are meshed and connected to each other. The second drive mechanism 130 includes a second drive motor 131 and a second transmission component 132. The second transmission component 132 includes a second gear 1321, a second rack 1322, a second fixing plate 133, a second receiving box 134 and a second rolling element 135 that are meshed and connected to each other.

[0120] Gear 1321 is connected to the motor shaft of drive motor 131, rack 1322 is fixedly connected to door body 120, fixing plate 133 extends along the front and rear, the rear end of fixing plate 133 is fixed to rack 1322 and the front end is connected to door body 120, and protruding guide posts 13221 are formed on the surface of rack 1322. The guide posts 13221 include three spaced apart along the length direction of rack 1322.

[0121] The fixing plate 133 includes: a first plate segment 1332, a second plate segment 1333, and a connecting segment 1334. The first plate segment 1332 extends in the front-rear direction and is connected to the first flange 122 or the second flange 123. The connecting segment 1334 is connected to the rear end of the first plate segment 1332 and extends vertically toward the front panel 140. One end of the second plate segment 1333 is connected to the end of the connecting segment 1334 away from the first plate segment 1332, and the other end extends rearward. The fixing plate 133 has three fixing holes 1331, which correspond one-to-one with three guide posts 13221. The guide posts 13221 are located in the corresponding fixing holes 1331. The inner surface of the receiving cavity is provided with a sliding groove 1344 extending along the length direction of the rack 1322. The rack 1322 is provided with a fixing shaft 13222, which extends perpendicular to the length direction of the rack 1322 in the horizontal plane. The rolling element 135 is sleeved on the fixing shaft 13222 and is rotatably disposed in the sliding groove 1344.

[0122] A first connecting post 1221 and a second connecting post 1231 are formed on the first flange 122 and the second flange 123. The first connecting post 1221 extends vertically toward the first fixing plate 133, and the second connecting post 1231 extends vertically toward the second fixing plate 133. A first connecting hole 1335 is formed on the first fixing plate 133, and a second connecting hole is formed on the second fixing plate 133. The first connecting post 1221 fits into the first connecting hole 1335, and the second connecting post 1231 fits into the second connecting hole.

[0123] The drive mechanism 130 includes two parts, namely a first drive mechanism 130 and a second drive mechanism 130. The first drive mechanism 130 includes a first fixed plate 133 and a first drive motor 131 for driving the first fixed plate 133 to move. The first fixed plate 133 of the first drive mechanism 130 is connected to the top of the door body 120. The second drive mechanism 130 includes a second fixed plate 133 and a second drive motor 131 for driving the second fixed plate 133 to move. The second fixed plate 133 of the second drive mechanism 130 is connected to the bottom of the door body 120.

[0124] The receiving box 134 has a receiving cavity, and the gear 1321 and the rack 1322 are both located in the receiving cavity. The drive motor 131 is located on the outside of the receiving box 134, and the motor shaft extends into the receiving cavity and is fixed coaxially with the gear 1321. A guide groove 1341 is formed in the receiving box 134, and a guide post 13221 is formed on the rack 1322. The guide groove 1341 extends along the length direction of the rack 1322, and the guide post 13221 is slidably fitted in the guide groove 1341.

[0125] A switch control module 150 is located on the door body 120. The switch control module 150 includes a control board 151 and a power cord 152. One end of the power cord 152 is connected to the control board 151, and the other end of the power cord 152 is slidably connected to the housing 110. The power cord 152 is provided with a first fixing seat 1521 and a second fixing seat 1522 spaced apart. The first fixing seat 1521 is fixedly connected to the receiving box 134, and the second fixing seat 1522 is slidably connected to the receiving box 134. The surface of the receiving box 134 is provided with spaced-apart card seats 1345 and slide rails 1346. The first fixing seat 1521 engages with the card seats 1345, and the slide rails 1346 engage with the card seats 1345. 1346 extends along the moving direction of the door body 120. The second fixing seat 1522 is connected to the retaining member 1347. The retaining member 1347 has a retaining hole 13473 that matches the cross-sectional shape of the slide rail 1346. The retaining member 1347 is slidably sleeved on the slide rail 1346 through the retaining hole 13473. The retaining seat 1345 is provided with a first retaining groove 13451. The first fixing seat 1521 is block-shaped and is inserted into the first retaining groove 13451. The retaining member 1347 is provided with a second retaining groove 13471. The second fixing seat 1522 is block-shaped and is inserted into the second retaining groove 13471.

[0126] The power cord 152 is fitted with a rolling friction element 153, which is located between the first fixed seat 1521 and the second fixed seat 1522. The friction element rolls in contact with the surface of the receiving box 134. The rear surface of the door 120 is provided with multiple cable routing clips, which are spaced apart between the control panel 151 and the top of the door 120. The power cord 152 is connected to the door 120 through the multiple cable routing clips.

[0127] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, during the operation of the air conditioner unit 1000, the control board 151 controls the first drive motor 131 and the second drive motor 131 to work. The first drive motor 131 drives the first gear 1321 to rotate, the first gear 1321 drives the first rack 1322 to move in the left and right directions, and the first rack 1322 drives the first fixed plate 133 to move in the left and right directions. At the same time, the second drive motor 131 drives the second gear 1321 to rotate, the second gear 1321 drives the second rack 1322 to move in the left and right directions, and the second rack 1322 drives the second fixed plate 133 to move in the left and right directions. The first fixed plate 133 and the second fixed plate 133 together drive the door 120 to move in the left and right directions.

[0128] When the door 120 partially blocks the air inlet 111 and the air outlet 112, the airflow entering the air conditioner unit 1000 through the air inlet 111 is as follows: the portion not blocked by the door 120 directly enters the air conditioner unit 1000 through the air inlet 111, while the portion blocked by the door 120 passes through the vent 121 to the air inlet 111 and then enters the air conditioner unit 1000. Similarly, when the airflow exits the air conditioner unit 1000 through the air outlet 112, the portion not blocked by the door 120 directly exits to the outside of the air conditioner unit 1000 through the air outlet 112, while the portion blocked by the door 120 exits from the air outlet 112 and then passes through the vent 121 on the door 120 to exit to the outside of the air conditioner unit 1000.

[0129] When the door 120 completely blocks the air outlet 112 but does not block the air inlet 111, the air intake of the air conditioner unit 1000 can reach its maximum. The airflow enters the interior of the air conditioner unit 1000 through the air inlet 111, and then passes through the evaporator assembly 200 and the fan assembly 300 in the air conditioner unit 1000 to the air outlet 112. Finally, it flows out to the outside of the air conditioner unit 1000 through the vent 121 on the door 120 that covers the air outlet 112. In this way, the airflow through the vent 121 on the door 120 can achieve the effect of preventing direct blowing, achieving a windless feeling and improving user comfort.

[0130] When the door 120 completely blocks the air inlet 111 but does not block the air outlet 112, during the operation of the air conditioner unit 1000, the airflow comes to the air inlet 111 through the ventilation hole 121 on the door 120, enters the interior of the air conditioner unit 1000 through the air inlet 111, and then comes to the air outlet 112 through the evaporator assembly 200 and the fan assembly 300 in the air conditioner unit 1000, and then goes to the outside of the air conditioner unit 1000 through the air outlet 112. In this way, during the operation of the air conditioner unit 1000, the air inlet 111 can also be well protected and dustproofed, improving the situation where the air inlet 111 is easily blocked and extending the cleaning time of the air inlet 111.

[0131] The first fixing seat 1521 is located at the end of the receiving box 134 away from the door body 120. The first fixing seat 1521 is fixed to the upper surface of the receiving box 134. The second fixing seat 1522 is slidably connected to the receiving box 134. The second fixing seat 1522 can slide relative to the receiving box 134. During the movement of the door body 120, the power cord 152 will slide relative to the receiving box 134.

[0132] According to the housing assembly 100 of the air conditioner cabinet unit of the present invention, by arranging the air inlet 111 on the front, left and / or right side of the housing 110, the air conditioner cabinet unit can achieve the effect of air intake and exhaust from the front or air intake from the side and exhaust from the front, thus meeting the user's requirements for embedded installation.

[0133] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0134] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0135] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0136] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0137] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A housing assembly for a cabinet air conditioner, characterized in that, include: A housing having an air duct formed inside it, an air inlet and an air outlet communicating with the air duct, the air outlet being formed on the front side of the housing, and the air inlet being formed on the front, left and / or right side of the housing. A door body, which is slidably disposed on the front side of the housing, is used to open and close the air outlet; A drive mechanism is provided in the housing and is connected to the door body for driving the door body to slide. Both the air outlet and the air inlet are formed on the front side of the housing, and the air outlet and the air inlet are spaced apart from each other on the left and right. The door has a plurality of ventilation holes that penetrate the door along the thickness direction of the door. When the door opens the air outlet, it blocks the air inlet. It also includes: a switch control module, which is located on the door body. The switch control module includes: a control board and a power cord. One end of the power cord is connected to the control board, and the other end of the power cord is slidably connected to the housing. The drive mechanism includes a receiving box, and the power cord is provided with a first fixed seat and a second fixed seat at intervals. The first fixed seat is fixedly connected to the receiving box, and the second fixed seat is slidably connected to the receiving box. The surface of the receiving box is provided with spaced card seats and slide rails. The first fixing seat is engaged with the card seats. The slide rail extends along the moving direction of the door body. The second fixing seat is connected to a retaining member. The retaining member has a card hole adapted to the cross-sectional shape of the slide rail. The retaining member is slidably fitted onto the slide rail through the card hole. The power cord is fitted with a rolling friction element, which is located between the first fixed seat and the second fixed seat, and the rolling friction element makes rolling contact with the surface of the receiving box; The driving mechanism includes two mechanisms, namely a first driving mechanism and a second driving mechanism. Both the first driving mechanism and the second driving mechanism include a fixed plate and a driving motor for driving the fixed plate to move. The fixed plate of the first driving mechanism is connected to the top of the door body, and the fixed plate of the second driving mechanism is connected to the bottom of the door body. The door is located on the front side of the front panel of the housing. The top of the door has a rearwardly extending first flange, which is positioned above the front panel. The front end of the fixing plate of the first drive mechanism is fixed to the first flange, and its rear end is connected to the drive motor of the first drive mechanism. And / or The door is located on the front side of the front panel of the housing. The bottom of the door is provided with a second flange extending backward. The second flange is located below the front panel. The front end of the fixing plate of the second drive mechanism is fixed to the second flange and the rear end is connected to the drive motor of the second drive mechanism.

2. The housing assembly of the air conditioner cabinet unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving mechanism includes a drive motor and a transmission component. The transmission component includes a gear and a rack that mesh and transmit power to each other. The gear is connected to the motor shaft of the drive motor, and the rack is fixedly connected to the door body.

3. The housing assembly of the air conditioner cabinet unit according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fixing plate extends front to back, with its rear end fixed to the rack and its front end connected to the door body.

4. The housing assembly of the air conditioner cabinet unit according to claim 3, characterized in that, The surface of the rack has protruding fixing posts, and the fixing posts include a plurality of posts spaced apart along the length of the rack. The fixing plate has a plurality of fixing holes, and the plurality of fixing holes correspond one-to-one with the plurality of fixing posts. The fixing posts are disposed in the corresponding fixing holes.

5. The housing assembly of the air conditioner cabinet unit according to claim 2, characterized in that, The receiving box has a receiving cavity, the gear and the rack are both located in the receiving cavity, the drive motor is located on the outside of the receiving box, and the motor shaft extends into the receiving cavity and is coaxially fixed with the gear.

6. The housing assembly of the air conditioner cabinet unit according to claim 5, characterized in that, One of the rack and the housing has a guide groove and the other has a guide post. The guide groove extends along the length of the rack, and the guide post is slidably fitted into the guide groove.

7. The housing assembly of the air conditioner cabinet unit according to claim 6, characterized in that, The receiving box includes an upper box body and a lower box body. The upper box body covers the upper side of the lower box body and cooperates with the lower box body to define the receiving cavity. Both the upper box body and the lower box body have the guide groove. The upper and lower surfaces of the rack have the guide post.

8. The housing assembly of the air conditioner cabinet unit according to claim 5, characterized in that, The inner surface of the receiving cavity is provided with a sliding groove extending along the length direction of the rack. The rack is provided with a fixed shaft that extends perpendicular to the length direction of the rack in a horizontal plane. The driving mechanism further includes a rolling element that is sleeved on the fixed shaft and rotatably disposed within the sliding groove.

9. The housing assembly of the air conditioner cabinet unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing plate of the first driving mechanism is located below the first flange, and the distance between the first flange and the fixing plate is greater than 0.5 mm.

10. The housing assembly of the air conditioner cabinet unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing plate includes: a first plate segment, a second plate segment, and a connecting segment. The first plate segment extends in a front-rear direction and is connected to the first flange or the second flange. The connecting segment is connected to the rear end of the first plate segment and extends vertically toward the front panel. One end of the second plate segment is connected to the end of the connecting segment away from the first plate segment, and the other end extends rearward.

11. The housing assembly of the air conditioner cabinet unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connecting post is formed on the first flange and / or the second flange, the connecting post extending vertically toward the fixing plate, and a connecting hole is formed on the fixing plate, the connecting post fitting into the connecting hole.

12. The housing assembly of the air conditioner cabinet unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The card holder is provided with a first card slot, the first fixing seat is block-shaped, and the first fixing seat is inserted into the first card slot; and / or, the card holder is provided with a second card slot, the second fixing seat is block-shaped, and the second fixing seat is inserted into the second card slot.

13. A cabinet air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the housing assembly of the air conditioner cabinet unit according to any one of claims 1-12.

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