Base of air conditioner and air conditioner

Abstract

This invention provides an air conditioner base and an air conditioner. The air conditioner base includes: a base body with a protrusion and a limiting member around the periphery of the protrusion; and a pipe pressure plate with a locking member for engaging with the protrusion, and the limiting member abutting against the locking member. Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: the base body and the pipe pressure plate cooperate to form the base, the base limits the pipes inside the air conditioner, the limiting member is provided around the periphery of the protrusion, the limiting member is connected to the protrusion and the base body, and when the locking member is engaged on the protrusion, the limiting member and the inner wall of the through hole of the locking member are pressed and adhered, further securing the pipe pressure plate to the base body, thereby improving the connection strength between the pipe pressure plate and the base body.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the development of air conditioners, the pressure plates used for air conditioner pipes have also become more diverse. Generally speaking, the pipe pressure plates suitable for small models usually adopt a design with two clips on the left and right. However, for large air conditioners, the structure of the pipe pressure plate with two clips on the left and right is unreliable. The pipe pressure plates suitable for large air conditioners usually adopt a structure design with three clips and one screw. Although this structure is reliable in assembly, the connection strength of the pipe pressure plate, which is composed of clips, is insufficient, and the pipe pressure plate is easy to fall off during use.

[0003] Therefore, improving the connection strength of pipeline pressure plates has become an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The problem solved by this invention is how to improve the connection strength of pipeline pressure plates.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides a base for an air conditioner, comprising: a base body, the base body having a protrusion, and a limiting member being provided around the protrusion; a pipe pressure plate, the pipe pressure plate having a locking member, the locking member being used to engage with the protrusion, and the limiting member being used to abut against the locking member.

[0006] Compared with the existing technology, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: The base body and the pipe pressure plate cooperate to form a base, the base limits the pipes inside the air conditioner, and a limiting component is provided at the periphery of the protrusion. The limiting component is connected to the protrusion and the base body. When the locking component is sleeved on the protrusion, the inner wall of the through hole of the limiting component and the locking component is squeezed and fitted, further securing the pipe pressure plate and the base body, thereby improving the connection strength between the pipe pressure plate and the base body.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the engaging member includes: a first limiting surface, the first limiting surface being a planar structure, the first limiting surface being used for pressing and fitting with the limiting member.

[0008] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: Specifically, in related technologies, the position of the first limiting surface does not have a sufficiently large mating plane, resulting in an insufficiently firm fit between the engaging component and the protrusion, making it prone to slippage. In this embodiment, the engaging portion is provided with a sufficiently large first limiting surface, allowing any position of the protrusion of the limiting component at the location of the first limiting surface to fit against the first limiting surface, thereby increasing the friction between the first limiting surface and the limiting component and ensuring that the limiting component has sufficient limiting strength.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the engaging member further includes: a second limiting surface, the second limiting surface being an arc-shaped surface, at least a portion of the second limiting surface being connected to the first limiting surface, and the second limiting surface and the first limiting surface surrounding and defining an engaging space, the engaging space being used for the protrusion to be embedded, and the second limiting surface being used for pressing and fitting with the limiting member.

[0010] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: the second limiting surface has a larger area and is squeezed and fitted with the limiting component, which can further strengthen the fit between the locking component and the protrusion, thereby further increasing the fit between the pipeline pressure plate and the base body.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion is provided with a slot for mounting a fastener, and the fastener cooperates with the slot to fix the snap-fit ​​member to the protrusion.

[0012] Compared with the existing technology, the technical effect achieved by this solution is as follows: after the snap-fit ​​component and the protrusion have completed the initial compression fit, the fixing component is pressed into the slot by pressing or other means. At this time, a part of the fixing component contacts a part of the snap-fit ​​component, and the snap-fit ​​component is further pressed towards the position of the protrusion, thereby increasing the connection strength between the pipeline pressure plate and the base body.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, there are multiple limiting members, which are spaced apart around the periphery of the protrusion.

[0014] Compared with the existing technology, the technical effect achieved by this solution is that multiple limiting members are arranged along the outer periphery of the protrusion, and the multiple limiting members are connected to the base body and the protrusion, so that the limiting members have a large connection area and ensure the connection strength of the limiting members.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, the limiting member includes: a first limiting rib, the first limiting rib being connected to the protrusion, the first limiting rib extending to the base body, and the first limiting rib protruding toward the surface of the base body to form an abutment surface; wherein the abutment surface is used to press and fit against the first limiting surface.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: The first limiting member protrudes outward, forming a contact surface that mates with the first limiting surface. During assembly, the planar structure of the contact surface perfectly matches the planar structure of the first limiting surface, ensuring a seamless fit between the first limiting member and the first limiting surface with a large contact area, further enhancing the stability of the connection between the pipeline pressure plate and the base body.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, the limiting member includes: a second limiting rib, the second limiting rib having a triangular structure, and the surfaces where the two right-angled sides of the second limiting rib are located are respectively connected to the protrusion and the base body, and the surface where the hypotenuse of the second limiting rib is located is used to press and fit against the second limiting surface.

[0018] Compared with the existing technology, the technical effect achieved by this solution is that the hypotenuse of the second limiting member with the triangular structure is used to fit with the second limiting surface of the arc-shaped structure, further strengthening the connection strength between the locking member and the protrusion.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, the engaging member is provided with a contact surface for abutting against the fixing member.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the technical effect achieved by this solution is as follows: when the fastener is tightened with the slot, the fastener provides a pre-tightening force to the contact surface of the locking member in the direction of tightening, so that the locking member will not come out from the protrusion due to the squeezing of the fastener.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present invention, the pipeline pressure plate is a solid plate structure.

[0022] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: the pipeline pressure plate is a solid plate structure, which can improve the overall strength of the pipeline pressure plate and make it less prone to damage during use.

[0023] In one embodiment of the present invention, an air conditioner is provided, the air conditioner including the base of any of the above embodiments.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects that this solution can achieve are as follows: Since the air conditioner in this embodiment has the base of any of the above embodiments, the air conditioner in this embodiment has the beneficial effects of any of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the pipe pressure plate structure;

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 3 Another diagram of the pipe clamping plate;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the base body;

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of a section at point C;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure;

[0032] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure at point D;

[0033] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner.

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0035] 10: Base; 100: Base body; 110: Protrusion; 111: Slot; 120: Limiting component; 121: First limiting rib; 122: Second limiting rib; 123: Abutting surface; 200: Pipe pressure plate; 210: Engaging component; 211: First limiting surface; 212: Second limiting surface; 213: Contact surface; 220: Buckle; 20: Air conditioner. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] Example 1:

[0038] See Figures 1 to 2 , Figures 5 to 9 This embodiment provides a base 10 for an air conditioner 20, including: a base body 100, the base body 100 having a protrusion 110, and a limiting member 120 being provided around the protrusion 110; a pipe pressure plate 200, the pipe pressure plate 200 having a locking member 210, the locking member 210 being used to engage with the protrusion 110, and the limiting member 120 being used to abut against the locking member 210.

[0039] In this embodiment, the base body 100 and the pipe pressure plate 200 cooperate to form the base 10, and the base 10 limits the pipes inside the air conditioner 20. The base body 100 is a structure fixedly installed on the air conditioner 20 for connecting with the pipe pressure plate 200.

[0040] The pipe clamping plate 200 has a plate-like structure. At each of its four corners, there is a structure that connects with the base body 100. On the side of the pipe clamping plate 200 opposite to the engaging member 210, a latch 220 is provided. The latch 220 fastens into holes in the base body 100, fixing one end of the pipe clamping plate 200 to the base body 100. At the other two corners of the pipe clamping plate 200, excluding the engaging member 210 and the latch 220, there are L-shaped fastening structures. These structures, by inserting their protruding parts into corresponding holes in the base body 100, fix and limit the pipe clamping plate 200, preventing it from detaching during lifting operations in the vertical direction relative to its surface.

[0041] In this embodiment, the engaging component 210 has a protrusion 110 on the base body 100 that is adapted to it. The protrusion 110 is a cylindrical protrusion. The engaging component 210 has a through hole, through which it can be directly sleeved onto the protrusion 110, thus completing the engagement and positioning of the engaging component 210 and the protrusion 110. Furthermore, a limiting component 120 is provided at the periphery of the protrusion 110. The limiting component 120 is connected to the protrusion 110 and the base body 100, and is a plate-like structure. When the engaging component 210 is sleeved onto the protrusion 110, the limiting component 120 is pressed against the inner wall of the through hole of the engaging component 210, thereby further securing the pipeline pressure plate 200 to the base body 100.

[0042] Meanwhile, since all parts between the pipe clamping plate 200 and the base body 100 are connected by snap-fit ​​or compression, it is convenient to connect the pipe clamping plate 200 to the base body 100, and it is also easy to remove the pipe clamping plate 200 from the base body 100. Because there are four engagement points between the pipe clamping plate 200 and the base body 100, the fit strength between the pipe clamping plate 200 and the base body 100 is guaranteed to be high.

[0043] Example 2:

[0044] See Figures 3 to 4 In this embodiment, the engaging member 210 includes a first limiting surface 211, which is a planar structure and is used to press and fit with the limiting member 120.

[0045] In this embodiment, the engaging member 210 is composed of a planar structure and an arc-shaped semi-circular structure. The first limiting surface 211 is disposed on the planar portion of the engaging member 210, and the first limiting surface 211 is used to press and fit tightly with the limiting member 120. That is, when the engaging member 210 is sleeved with the protrusion 110, a portion of the first limiting surface 211 is used to fit with the protrusion of the limiting member 120.

[0046] Specifically, in related technologies, the position of the first limiting surface 211 does not have a sufficiently large mating plane, resulting in an insufficiently firm fit between the engaging member 210 and the protrusion 110, making it prone to slippage. In this embodiment, the engaging portion is provided with a sufficiently large first limiting surface 211, so that any position of the protrusion of the limiting member 120 at the location of the first limiting surface 211 can fit against the first limiting surface 211, thereby increasing the friction between the first limiting surface 211 and the limiting member 120 and ensuring that the limiting member 120 has sufficient limiting strength.

[0047] At the same time, the planar structure of the first limiting surface 211 makes the overall structure of the locking component 210 more harmonious, taking into account both practicality and aesthetics.

[0048] Example 3:

[0049] See Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, the engaging member 210 further includes a second limiting surface 212, which is an arc-shaped surface. At least a portion of the second limiting surface 212 is connected to the first limiting surface 211, and the second limiting surface 212 and the first limiting surface 211 surround and define an engaging space. The engaging space is used for the protrusion 110 to be inserted, and the second limiting surface 212 is used to press and fit against the limiting member 120.

[0050] In this embodiment, the second limiting surface 212 is connected to the first limiting surface 211. The first limiting surface 211 and the second limiting surface 212 together form the surfaces where the engaging member 210 and the limiting member 120 are pressed and adhered. The second limiting surface 212 is an arc-shaped surface. The arc-shaped structure of the second limiting surface 212 can also reach the limiting member 120 that cannot be reached by the position where the first limiting surface 211 is located.

[0051] Specifically, the second limiting surface 212 has a larger area and is pressed and fitted with the limiting member 120, which can further strengthen the fit between the locking member 210 and the protrusion 110, thereby further increasing the fit between the pipeline pressure plate 200 and the base body 100.

[0052] Example 4:

[0053] See Figures 5 to 8In this embodiment, the protrusion 110 is provided with a slot 111, which is used to install a fixing member. The fixing member cooperates with the slot 111 to fix the snap-fit ​​member 210 to the protrusion 110.

[0054] In this embodiment, the slot 111 can be a groove structure with a smooth inner surface, and the fastener can be a rivet or a pin structure. After the engaging member 210 and the protrusion 110 complete the initial pressing fit, the fastener is pressed into the slot 111 by pressing or other means. At this time, a part of the fastener contacts a part of the engaging member 210, and the engaging member 210 is further pressed toward the position of the protrusion 110, so that the engaging member 210 is fixed at the position of the protrusion 110 by the pressing of the fastener, thereby further fixing the pipeline pressure plate 200 to the base body 100 and increasing the connection strength between the pipeline pressure plate 200 and the base body 100.

[0055] Furthermore, the slot 111 can be specifically a groove with an internal threaded structure. At the same time, the fastener can be a screw structure. After the engaging member 210 and the protrusion 110 are initially pressed together, the fastener is rotated and tightened into the slot 111. Similarly, a part of the fastener with the screw structure contacts a part of the engaging member 210, so that the engaging member 210 is fixed to the position of the protrusion 110 by the connection of screw and nut, thereby further fixing the pipeline pressure plate 200 to the base body 100 and increasing the connection strength between the pipeline pressure plate 200 and the base body 100.

[0056] Example 5:

[0057] See Figures 5 to 6 In this embodiment, there are multiple limiting members 120, which are spaced apart around the periphery of the protrusion 110.

[0058] In this embodiment, multiple limiting members 120 are arranged along the periphery of the outer wall of the protrusion 110. Furthermore, the multiple limiting members 120 are connected to the base body 100 and the protrusion 110, resulting in a large connection area for the multiple limiting members 120 and ensuring the connection strength of the limiting members 120.

[0059] Specifically, the limiting member 120 can be arranged around the outer periphery of the protrusion 110, that is, the limiting member 120 is continuously arranged. In essence, the limiting member 120 increases the cross-sectional diameter of the protrusion 110, so that the limiting member 120 and the engaging member 210 have the maximum contact area 213.

[0060] Furthermore, there are multiple limiting members 120, which are intermittently spaced apart. This reduces material consumption during processing while ensuring the strength of the limiting connection of the limiting members 120, thereby reducing processing costs.

[0061] Furthermore, the number of limiting members 120 is specifically four, which are equally spaced around the periphery of the protrusion 110, wherein, see Figure 2 and Figure 4 There is one limiting member 120 that contacts the first limiting surface 211 and three limiting members 120 that contact the second limiting surface 212, thereby ensuring the limiting strength and reducing the processing cost.

[0062] The connection between the limiting member 120, the protrusion 110, and the base body 100 can be integrally molded, which allows for unified processing and manufacturing during injection molding, reducing processing and manufacturing costs.

[0063] The limiting component 120 can be manufactured separately, so that the limiting component 120 can be installed separately at the periphery of the protrusion 110. This makes it convenient to install different numbers of limiting components 120 on the protrusion 110 according to different usage conditions, so that the base body 100 can be adapted to more pipe pressure plates 200 of different specifications.

[0064] Example 6:

[0065] See Figures 3 to 6 In this embodiment, the limiting member 120 includes: a first limiting rib 121, the first limiting rib 121 is connected to the protrusion 110, the first limiting rib 121 extends to the base body 100, and the first limiting rib 121 protrudes toward the surface of the base body 100 to form an abutment surface 123; wherein, the abutment surface 123 is used to press and fit against the first limiting surface 211.

[0066] In this embodiment, specifically, a portion of the first limiting member 120 is connected to the protrusion 110, and a majority portion of the first limiting member 120 is connected to the base body 100. The connection portions with the base body 100 all protrude toward the surface of the base body 100, that is, the first limiting member 120 forms an "L"-shaped protrusion.

[0067] The first limiting member 120 protrudes outward, forming a contact surface 123 that mates with the first limiting surface 211. During assembly, the planar structure of the contact surface 123 perfectly matches the planar structure of the first limiting surface 211, ensuring a seamless fit between the first limiting member 120 and the first limiting surface 211 with a large area, further enhancing the stability of the connection between the pipeline pressure plate 200 and the base body 100.

[0068] Example 7:

[0069] See Figures 3 to 6 In this embodiment, the limiting member 120 includes: a second limiting rib 122, the second limiting rib 122 has a triangular structure, and the surfaces where the two right-angled sides of the second limiting rib 122 are located are respectively connected to the protrusion 110 and the base body 100, and the surface where the hypotenuse of the second limiting rib 122 is located is used to press and fit with the second limiting surface 212.

[0070] In this embodiment, there is one first limiting rib 121 and three second limiting ribs 122. The three second limiting ribs 122 have the same structure. After the pipeline pressure plate 200 and the base body 100 are engaged, the second limiting rib 122 is attached to the second limiting surface 212.

[0071] Specifically, the second limiting rib 122 has a triangular structure. The two right-angled sides of the triangular second limiting rib 122 are connected to the protrusion 110 and the base body 100, respectively, for fixing the second limiting member 120. The hypotenuse of the triangular second limiting member 120 is used to fit against the arc-shaped second limiting surface 212, further strengthening the connection between the engaging member 210 and the protrusion 110, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the pipeline pressure plate 200 and the base body 100.

[0072] Example 8:

[0073] See Figures 1 to 2 In this embodiment, the engaging member 210 is provided with a contact surface 213, which is used to abut against the fixing member.

[0074] In this embodiment, see Figures 5 to 8 When the engaging member 210 is fitted onto the protrusion 110, the fastener is inserted into the slot 111. At this time, the fastener can be a screw or other rivet with an umbrella-shaped end. The umbrella-shaped end of the fastener extends outward toward the plane at the entrance of the slot 111. After the fastener is tightened, the umbrella-shaped end of the fastener contacts the engaging member 210. The surface where the umbrella-shaped end of the fastener contacts the engaging member 210 is the contact surface 213.

[0075] After the engaging member 210 and the protrusion 110 are assembled, when the fastener is tightened with the slot 111, the fastener provides a preload force to the contact surface 213 of the engaging member 210 in the tightening direction of the fastener, so that the engaging member 210 will not come out of the protrusion 110 due to the squeezing of the fastener.

[0076] Meanwhile, the contact surface 213 is a planar structure, which ensures that there is no gap between the fastener and the contact surface 213 after they come into contact, thus improving the connection stability of the fastener.

[0077] The locking component 210 can be directly pressed and locked to the protrusion 110 through friction, and the locking component 210 can be pre-tightened by the fixing component to further fix the pipeline pressure plate 200 to the base body 100, thereby achieving a stable connection between the pipeline pressure plate 200 and the base body 100.

[0078] Example 9:

[0079] See Figure 1 As shown in Figure 2, in this embodiment, the pipeline pressure plate 200 is a solid plate structure.

[0080] In this embodiment, the pipe clamping plate 200 is a solid plate structure, which can improve the overall strength of the pipe clamping plate 200 and make the pipe clamping plate 200 less prone to damage during use.

[0081] Further, see Figure 3 The pipe pressure plate 200 has grid-like ribs on one side facing the base body 100. The interlaced ribs on the pipe pressure plate 200 can further improve the overall strength of the pipe pressure plate 200, making the pipe pressure plate 200 less prone to deformation and damage during use.

[0082] Example 10:

[0083] See Figure 9 This embodiment provides an air conditioner 20, which includes a base 10 as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0084] In this embodiment, the air conditioner 20 includes, but is not limited to, a floor-standing air conditioner, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a central air conditioner, and a portable air conditioner.

[0085] In this embodiment, the air conditioner 20 has a base 10 as described in any of the above embodiments, so the air conditioner 20 in this embodiment can realize the functions of the base 10 in any of the above embodiments.

[0086] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A base (10) for an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The base body (100) is provided with a protrusion (110), and a limiting member (120) is provided around the protrusion (110). Pipe pressure plate (200), the pipe pressure plate (200) is provided with a locking member (210), the locking member (210) is used to engage with the protrusion (110), and the limiting member (120) is used to abut against the locking member (210); The limiting member (120) includes: The first limiting rib (121) is connected to the protrusion (110), the first limiting rib (121) extends to the base body (100), and the first limiting rib (121) protrudes towards the surface of the base body (100) to form an abutment surface (123). The contact surface (123) is used to press and adhere to the first limiting surface (211) of the engaging member (210); The limiting member (120) includes: The second limiting rib (122) has a triangular structure, and the two right-angled sides of the second limiting rib (122) are respectively connected to the protrusion (110) and the base body (100). The hypotenuse of the second limiting rib (122) is used to press and fit with the second limiting surface (212) of the engaging member (210).

2. The base (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first limiting surface (211) is a planar structure, and the first limiting surface (211) is used to press and fit with the limiting member (120).

3. The base (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second limiting surface (212) is an arc-shaped surface. At least a portion of the second limiting surface (212) is connected to the first limiting surface (211), and the second limiting surface (212) and the first limiting surface (211) surround and define a locking space. The locking space is used for the protrusion (110) to be embedded, and the second limiting surface (212) is used to press and fit against the limiting member (120).

4. The base (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protrusion (110) is provided with a slot (111), the slot (111) is used to install a fixing member, and the fixing member cooperates with the slot (111) to fix the snap-fit ​​member (210) to the protrusion (110).

5. The base (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of the limiting members (120) is multiple, and the multiple limiting members (120) are spaced apart around the periphery of the protrusion (110).

6. The base (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The engaging member (210) is provided with a contact surface (213) for abutting against the fixing member.

7. The base (10) according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The pipeline pressure plate (200) is a solid plate structure.

8. An air conditioner (20), characterized in that, The air conditioner (20) includes a base (10) as described in any one of claims 1-7.

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