Brackets, heat exchange components and air conditioners

Abstract

This invention provides a bracket disposed on a heat exchanger and used to fix sterilization components. The bracket includes: a first bracket; a first connector connected to the first bracket; a second bracket; and a second connector connected to the second bracket. The first and second connectors are slidably connected to allow the first bracket to move relative to the second bracket. Compared with existing technologies, this invention achieves the following advantages: because the first bracket can slide relative to the second bracket, the overall length of the bracket can be varied. This allows the length of the sterilization data cable connecting the two sterilization components to also change accordingly. This enables the bracket to be compatible with different models of heat exchangers after the sterilization components are installed. In other words, by adjusting the length of the bracket in this embodiment, and with the sterilization components installed on the bracket, it can still be used on different models of air conditioners, thereby improving the utilization rate of the bracket.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and more specifically, to a bracket, a heat exchange component, and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] With the impact of the global pandemic, people's consumption concepts have changed, and health awareness has risen to an unprecedented level. Sterilization air conditioners have become a highlight in the industry, leading to the development of sterilization modules. Sterilization modules typically consist of a sterilizer and a bracket. The sterilizer is fixed to the bracket, which in turn is fixed to the air conditioner's heat exchanger. However, existing sterilization brackets have fixed sizes; one model of bracket can only fit one model of heat exchanger piping. Smaller brackets cannot accommodate larger heat exchanger piping, resulting in low utilization rates for sterilization brackets.

[0003] Therefore, it is clear that improving the utilization rate of sterilization stents has become an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The problem addressed by this invention is how to improve the utilization rate of sterilization stents.

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, the present invention provides a bracket disposed on a heat exchanger and used to fix a sterilization component. The bracket includes: a first bracket; a first connector connected to the first bracket; a second bracket; and a second connector connected to the second bracket. The first connector and the second connector are slidably connected to each other, thereby enabling the first bracket to move relative to the second bracket.

[0006] Compared with the prior art, the effect achieved by this invention is as follows: Since the first bracket can slide relative to the second bracket, the overall length of the bracket can be changed. At this time, the length of the sterilization data line connecting the two sterilization components can also be changed accordingly, so that the bracket can be adapted to different models of heat exchangers after the sterilization components are installed. That is, by adjusting the length of the bracket in this embodiment, the sterilization components installed on the bracket can still be used on different models of air conditioners, thereby improving the utilization rate of the bracket.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first connector includes a protrusion and the second connector includes a groove, the protrusion cooperating with the groove to slide the first connector and the second connector together.

[0008] Compared with the prior art, the effect achieved by this invention is that the first bracket can slide relative to the second bracket by means of a protrusion in the first connector being set in the groove of the second connector. At the same time, the sliding between the groove and the protrusion makes it easier to adjust the length of the bracket.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, one end of the slide is provided with an opening for inserting a protrusion to detachably connect the slide and the protrusion.

[0010] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are: the use of an open structure to guide the protrusion into the slide groove, allowing the protrusion to move within the groove; and the easier and faster connection and disassembly between the first and second supports.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the protrusion includes: a base connected to a first connector; a rod connected to the base and for moving within a groove; and a limiting member connected to the rod and for preventing the rod from dislodging from the groove.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the effect that this case can achieve is that the cross-sectional diameter of the part where the limiting member is connected to the rod is larger than the cross-sectional diameter of the rod, and the cross-sectional diameter of the part where the limiting member is connected to the rod is also larger than the width of the slide groove. That is, when the protrusion moves in the slide groove, the limiting member can prevent the protrusion from falling out when sliding in the slide groove.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the cross-sectional length of the opening is smaller than the cross-sectional diameter of the protrusion, and the protrusion is inserted into the opening by compression, and the opening is used to prevent the protrusion from falling out.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the effect achieved by this case is as follows: after the rod enters the slide groove, when the protrusion slides in the slide groove, when the protrusion slides to the opening, since the width of the opening is smaller than the cross-sectional diameter of the rod, the protrusion will not come out of the slide groove during the sliding process, thus preventing the first bracket from disengaging from the second bracket during transportation.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present invention, the slide groove has a receiving portion at one end of the opening, the receiving portion is used to receive the protrusion, and the receiving portion is used to prevent the protrusion from falling out.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the effect achieved by this invention is that when the rod slides to the opening, it can continue to move a certain distance. This additional movable distance constitutes the receiving part. The existence of the receiving part further prevents the protrusion from dislodging from the opening when the rod moves to the opening.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first support and / or the second support are provided with a hollow structure.

[0018] Compared with existing technologies, the effects achieved by this invention are as follows: the hollow structure ensures that the connection between the first and second connectors allows for maximum airflow, reducing the impact of the bracket on the heat exchanger's heat exchange efficiency, thereby reducing the impact of the bracket on the air conditioner's performance.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present invention, the bracket further includes a locking member, which is connected to the first bracket and / or the second bracket, and the locking member detachably connects the bracket to the heat exchanger.

[0020] Compared with existing technologies, the effect achieved by this invention is that the snap-fit ​​component can be squeezed and plastically deformed to snap into multiple parallel heat exchange tubes, thereby further improving the stability of the first or second support connected to the heat exchanger.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present invention, a heat exchange assembly is provided, comprising: a heat exchanger; a support as described in any of the above embodiments, the support being connected to the heat exchanger; and a sterilization assembly disposed on the support.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the effect achieved by this invention is as follows: The heat exchange component in this embodiment includes a heat exchanger, which cooperates with the support described in any of the above embodiments. Therefore, the heat exchange component in this embodiment has the beneficial effects of any of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

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

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the effect that this case can achieve is that the air conditioner in this embodiment has the heat exchange components of the above embodiments, and therefore 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 support structure;

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

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the first support structure;

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

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second support structure;

[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 heat exchange component.

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner.

[0033] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0034] 10: Bracket; 100: First bracket; 200: First connector; 210: Protrusion; 211: Base; 212: Rod; 213: Limiting component; 300: Second bracket; 400: Second connector; 500: Hollow structure; 410: Slide groove; 420: Opening; 430: Receiving part; 600: Engaging component; 20: Heat exchange assembly; 21: Heat exchanger; 30: Air conditioner. Detailed Implementation

[0035] 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.

[0036] The hollow structure is a grid-like hollow structure, partially hollowed out, and each hollow structure is connected by a support rod to increase the strength of the connecting parts.

[0037] Example 1:

[0038] See Figure 1 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 In this embodiment, the present invention provides a support 10, which is disposed on a heat exchanger 21 and is used to fix a sterilization component. The support 10 includes: a first support 100; a first connector 200 connected to the first support 100; a second support 300; and a second connector 400 connected to the second support 300. The first connector 200 and the second connector 400 are slidably connected to drive the first support 100 to move relative to the second support 300.

[0039] In this embodiment, the bracket 10 consists of a first bracket 100 and a second bracket 300. The first bracket 100 is connected to a first connector 200, and the second bracket 300 is connected to a second connector 400. The first bracket 100 and the second bracket 300 are interconnected through the first connector 200 and the second connector 400. Specifically, the first connector 200 is a plate-like structure, and the second connector 400 is also a plate-like structure. The difference is that the first connector 200 is engaged with the second connector 400 through protrusions on the plate and can move relative to the second connector 400, thereby adjusting the overall length of the bracket 10.

[0040] The first bracket 100 and the second bracket 300 can each be individually equipped with a sterilization component. The sterilization components on the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 300 can be connected via a sterilization data cable. Since the first bracket 100 can slide relative to the second bracket 300, the overall length of the bracket 10 can be varied. Consequently, the length of the sterilization data cable connecting the two sterilization components can also change accordingly. In other words, the sterilization components are fixedly installed on both the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 300. The sterilization data cable decreases in length as the overall length of the bracket 10 decreases and increases in length as the overall length of the bracket 10 increases. This allows the bracket 10, after installing the sterilization components, to be compatible with different models of heat exchangers 21. In other words, by adjusting the length of the bracket 10 in this embodiment, and with the sterilization components installed on the bracket 10, it can still be used on different models of air conditioners 30, thereby improving the utilization rate of the bracket 10.

[0041] Specifically, the sterilization component is a UVC sterilization module.

[0042] Example 2:

[0043] See Figures 1 to 2 In this embodiment, the first connector 200 includes a protrusion 210, and the second connector 400 includes a groove 410. The protrusion 210 and the groove 410 cooperate to slide the first connector 200 and the second connector 400 together.

[0044] In this embodiment, the first support 100 can slide relative to the second support 300 by means of a protrusion 210 in the first connector 200 disposed within a groove 410 of the second connector 400. Specifically, the protrusion 210 is a circular buckle-shaped structure, and its cross-sectional diameter matches the distance between the upper and lower planes of the groove 410. This ensures that the protrusion 210 can only move horizontally along the track of the groove 410 within the groove 410, and not vertically. Simultaneously, the sliding between the groove 410 and the protrusion 210 facilitates the adjustment of the length of the support 10.

[0045] Furthermore, the slide groove 410 is provided on both sides of the second connector 400. Similarly, to match the slide groove 410, the protrusion 210 is also provided on both sides of the first connector 200. The protrusions 210 on both sides of the first connector 200 cooperate with the protrusions 210 on both sides of the second connector 400, making it easier to adjust the length of the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 300, and ensuring the connection strength between the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 300.

[0046] The protrusion 210 moves within the groove 410, and a portion of the area of ​​the first connector 200 overlaps with that of the second connector 400. Specifically, the groove 410 is a structure obtained by bending the two sides of the second connector 400. The sliding of the first connector 200 within the groove 410 is the movement of the first connector 200 within the space defined by the second connector 400.

[0047] Example 3:

[0048] See Figures 1 to 2 In this embodiment, one end of the slide groove 410 is provided with an opening 420, which is used to embed the protrusion 210 so as to connect the slide groove 410 and the protrusion 210 in a detachable manner.

[0049] In this embodiment, the first connector 200 is inserted into the slide groove 410 from the opening 420 via a protrusion 210. The protrusion 210 can move within the slide groove 410, and both the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 300 can be disassembled and used independently. When the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 300 are used individually, it is only necessary to remove the protrusion 210 of the first bracket 100 from the opening 420 of the slide groove 410. Using the structure of the opening 420 to insert the protrusion 210 into the slide groove 410 makes the connection and disassembly of the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 300 convenient and quick.

[0050] Furthermore, a wedge-shaped guide is provided at the entry part of the opening 420. The wedge-shaped guide is provided on both the left and right sides of the opening 420. The wedge-shaped guide facilitates the protrusion 210 to accurately find the position of the opening 420 when it needs to be inserted into the opening 420, and also facilitates the protrusion 210 to enter the slide groove 410.

[0051] Example 4:

[0052] See Figures 3 to 4 In this embodiment, the protrusion 210 includes: a base 211, which is connected to the first connector 200; a rod 212, which is connected to the base 211 and is used to move within the slide groove 410; and a limiting member 213, which is connected to the rod 212 and is used to stop the rod 212 from dislodging from the slide groove 410.

[0053] In this embodiment, the rod 212 of the protrusion 210 is the main part that slides in contact with the groove 410. The rod 212 is a cylindrical structure, which facilitates the sliding of the rod 212 in the groove 410.

[0054] The rod 212 is connected to the base 211, and the base 211 is connected to the first connector 200. The base 211 has a structure similar to a boss, and the side of the base 211 is arc-shaped. The cross-sectional diameter of the part where the base 211 is connected to the first connector 200 gradually decreases towards the cross-sectional diameter of the part where the base 211 is connected to the rod 212. Thus, when the rod 212 slides in the slide groove 410, the base 211 can stop the slide groove 410 from being close to the surface where the protrusion 210 is located, thereby reducing the friction required for the protrusion 210 to slide and facilitating the movement of the protrusion 210 in the slide groove 410.

[0055] The limiting member 213 is connected to the rod 212. Specifically, the limiting member 213 is a hemispherical structure. The cross-sectional diameter of the part of the limiting member 213 connected to the rod 212 is larger than the cross-sectional diameter of the rod 212. The cross-sectional diameter of the part of the limiting member 213 connected to the rod 212 is also larger than the width of the slide groove 410. That is, when the protrusion 210 moves in the slide groove 410, the limiting member 213 can prevent the protrusion 210 from falling out when sliding in the slide groove 410.

[0056] Furthermore, the structure of the limiting member 213 includes, but is not limited to, a cylinder or a hemisphere, and only requires that the cross-sectional diameter of the limiting member 213 is greater than the width of the groove 410, so that the limiting member 213 can prevent the protrusion 210 from falling out of the groove 410.

[0057] Example 5:

[0058] See Figures 3 to 6 In this embodiment, the cross-sectional length of the opening 420 is smaller than the cross-sectional diameter of the protrusion 210. The protrusion 210 is inserted into the opening 420 by compression, and the opening 420 is used to prevent the protrusion 210 from coming out.

[0059] In this embodiment, specifically, the width of the opening 420 is slightly smaller than the cross-sectional diameter of the rod 212. That is, when the rod 212 of the protrusion 210 is inserted into the opening 420, a certain pressure needs to be applied to both sides of the opening 420 by pressing the rod 212 to slightly open the opening 420 so that the rod 212 can smoothly enter the groove 410.

[0060] See Figure 1 After the rod 212 enters the slide groove 410, when the protrusion 210 slides in the slide groove 410, when the protrusion 210 slides to the opening 420, since the width of the opening 420 is smaller than the cross-sectional diameter of the rod 212, the protrusion 210 will not come out of the slide groove 410 during the sliding process. This prevents the first bracket 100 from disengaging from the second bracket 300 during the transportation process, thus ensuring the stability of the connection between the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 300.

[0061] Example 6:

[0062] See Figures 3 to 6 In this embodiment, the slide groove 410 has a receiving portion 430 at one end of the opening 420. The receiving portion 430 is used to receive the protrusion 210 and to prevent the protrusion 210 from falling out.

[0063] In this embodiment, the slide groove 410 is provided with a receiving portion 430 at the opening 420. Specifically, the receiving portion 430 is the additional space for the rod 212 to move to the opening 420. That is, when the rod 212 slides to the opening 420, it can continue to move a certain distance. This additional movable distance constitutes the receiving portion 430. The existence of the receiving portion 430 further prevents the protrusion 210 from disengaging from the opening 420 when the rod 212 moves to the opening 420.

[0064] Example 7:

[0065] See Figures 1 to 6 In this embodiment, the first support 100 and / or the second support 300 are provided with a hollow structure 500.

[0066] In this embodiment, the hollow structure 500 is provided on the bracket 10. Similarly, the hollow structure 500 is provided on both the first connector 200 and the second connector 400.

[0067] Specifically, the hollow structure 500 is positioned on both the first connector 200 and the second connector 400. That is, when the length of the first connector 200 and the second connector 400 is adjusted, the hollow structure 500 on the first connector 200 and the second connector 400 overlaps at the overlapping part. This ensures that the connection part between the first connector 200 and the second connector 400 has the maximum airflow, reducing the impact of the bracket 10 on the heat exchange efficiency of the heat exchanger 21, thereby reducing the impact of the bracket 10 on the performance of the air conditioner 30.

[0068] Example 8:

[0069] See Figure 1 , Figures 5 to 7 In this embodiment, the bracket 10 further includes a locking member 600, which is connected to the first bracket 100 and / or the second bracket 300, and the locking member 600 connects the bracket 10 to the heat exchanger 21 in a detachable manner.

[0070] In this embodiment, the engaging member 600 is disposed at the bottom of the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 300. The engaging member 600 is used to assist the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 300 in fastening onto the heat exchange tube of the heat exchanger 21. At the same time, since both the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 300 are provided with engaging members 600, the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 300 can be used independently.

[0071] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​component 600 is a multi-tooth snap-fit ​​structure, and the snap-fit ​​component 600 is made of plastic. That is, the snap-fit ​​component 600 can be snapped into multiple parallel heat exchange tubes by extrusion plastic deformation, thereby further improving the stability of the connection between the first support 100 or the second support 300 and the heat exchanger 21.

[0072] Furthermore, the first bracket 100 is provided with two engaging members 600. A sterilization component is mounted on the protrusion 210 of the panel of the first bracket 100. A first single-tooth engaging member 600 is provided at the position where the sterilization component is mounted, and a multi-tooth engaging member 600 is provided near the first connector 200. A multi-tooth engaging member 600 is provided at the position on the second bracket 300 used for mounting the sterilization component.

[0073] Furthermore, a screw mating surface is provided at the end of the second bracket 300, and the second bracket 300 is fixedly connected to the heat exchanger 21 by screws and screw mating surfaces, thereby further improving the stability of the connection between the second bracket 300 and the heat exchanger 21.

[0074] Similarly, a screw mating surface is provided at the end of the first bracket 100, and the first bracket 100 is fixedly connected to the heat exchanger 21 by screws and screw mating surfaces, thereby further improving the stability of the connection between the first bracket 100 and the heat exchanger 21. Moreover, when the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 300 are used alone, the connection stability between the first bracket 100 and the second bracket 300 and the heat exchanger 21 can be guaranteed.

[0075] Example 9:

[0076] See Figure 7 In this embodiment, a heat exchange component 20 is provided, which includes: a heat exchanger 21; a support 10 as described in any of the above embodiments, the support 10 being connected to the heat exchanger 21; and a sterilization component disposed on the support 10.

[0077] In this embodiment, the heat exchange assembly 20 includes a heat exchanger 21, and the heat exchanger 21 is provided with a bracket 10 for installing the sterilization assembly. The bracket 10 has the features of any of the above embodiments. Therefore, the heat exchange assembly 20 in this embodiment has the beneficial effects of any of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0078] Example 10:

[0079] See Figure 8 In this embodiment, an air conditioner 30 is provided, which includes the heat exchange component 20 in any of the above embodiments.

[0080] In this embodiment, the air conditioner 30 can specifically be a wall-mounted air conditioner, a floor-standing air conditioner, a portable air conditioner, or a central air conditioner.

[0081] Among them, the air conditioner 30 can be of different sizes, specifically, the air conditioner 30 ranges from 1.1P to 5P.

[0082] 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 support (10), characterized in that, The bracket (10) is disposed on the heat exchanger (21) and the bracket (10) is used to fix the sterilization component. The bracket (10) includes: First support (100); The first connector (200) is connected to the first bracket (100); Second support (300); The second connector (400) is connected to the second bracket (300); The first connector (200) and the second connector (400) are slidably connected so that the first bracket (100) can move relative to the second bracket (300); The first connector (200) includes a protrusion (210), and the second connector (400) includes a groove (410). The protrusion (210) cooperates with the groove (410) to slide the first connector (200) and the second connector (400) together. The protrusion (210) includes: A base (211) is connected to the first connector (200); A rod (212) is connected to the base (211) and is used to move within the groove (410); A limiting member (213) is connected to the rod (212) and the limiting member (213) is used to prevent the rod (212) from dislodging from the groove (410).

2. The bracket (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the groove (410) is provided with an opening (420), which is used to insert the protrusion (210) so as to detachably connect the groove (410) and the protrusion (210).

3. The bracket (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cross-sectional length of the opening (420) is smaller than the cross-sectional diameter of the protrusion (210). The protrusion (210) is inserted into the opening (420) by compression, and the opening (420) is used to prevent the protrusion (210) from coming out.

4. The bracket (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The groove (410) has a receiving portion (430) at one end of the opening (420), the receiving portion (430) is used to receive the protrusion (210), and the receiving portion (430) is used to prevent the protrusion (210) from falling out.

5. The stent (10) according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The first bracket (100) and / or the second bracket (300) are provided with a hollow structure (500).

6. The stent (10) according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The support (10) further includes: A snap-fit ​​element (600) is connected to the first bracket (100) and / or the second bracket (300), and the snap-fit ​​element (600) detachably connects the bracket (10) to the heat exchanger (21).

7. A heat exchange component (20), characterized in that, The heat exchange assembly (20) includes: Heat exchanger (21); The bracket (10) as described in any one of claims 1-6, wherein the bracket (10) is connected to the heat exchanger (21); A sterilization component is disposed on the support (10).

8. An air conditioner (30), characterized in that, The air conditioner (30) includes the heat exchange assembly (20) as described in claim 7.

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