An air conditioner

Abstract

The application provides an air conditioner, comprising: a shell, which is internally provided with a containing space and a matching opening in communication with the containing space; an electric control box assembly, which is installed to a position of the shell corresponding to the matching opening; a first opening, which is opened in the shell; an adapter assembly, which is provided at a position of the shell corresponding to the first opening; the adapter assembly is provided with a quick release interface, which is used for connecting the electric control box assembly through a connecting line; wherein the electric control box assembly can be separated from the matching opening by detaching the connecting line from the quick release interface. The application solves the problem that the electric control box cannot be completely detached from the shell during the pulling process due to the constraint of the connecting line between the electric control box and the electronic components, so as to reduce the efficiency of disassembly and maintenance.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Air conditioners, as a type of home appliance, have long been a common household appliance. As with any home appliance, after-sales service and maintenance are inevitable. For example, the electrical control box is a crucial circuit component of an air conditioner, typically located within the indoor unit, and is used to control other electrical components inside the unit.

[0003] Specifically, when an air conditioner malfunctions and requires disassembling the control box for inspection, it is often necessary to first disassemble the entire outer casing of the air conditioner and then unscrew the threaded connectors on the control box. This is time-consuming and laborious, resulting in a significant waste of the customer's time and reduced disassembly and repair efficiency.

[0004] However, one drawback of the relevant technology is that although pull-out designs have been developed to facilitate the disassembly of the control box, such as connecting the control box to the pull-out cavity via a sliding rail and slider, a common problem is that the control box is connected to the electronic components via a connecting wire. This wire restricts the control box during the pull-out process, preventing it from being completely removed from the outer casing and reducing the efficiency of disassembly and maintenance. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The problem solved by this invention is that the electronic control box and electronic components are connected by connecting wires, which restricts the removal of the electronic control box from the outer casing during the pulling process, thus reducing the efficiency of disassembly and maintenance.

[0006] To address the aforementioned problems, the present invention provides an air conditioner, comprising: a housing having an internal accommodating space and a mating opening communicating with the accommodating space; an electrical control box assembly installed on the housing at a position corresponding to the mating opening; a first opening formed in the housing; and a connecting assembly disposed on the housing at a position corresponding to the first opening. The connecting assembly is provided with a quick-release interface for connecting the electrical control box assembly via a connecting wire. The electrical control box assembly can be detached from the mating opening by disassembling the connecting wire from the quick-release interface.

[0007] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: In conjunction with the actual disassembly process, before removing the control box assembly from the housing, the connecting wires that electrically connect to the corresponding electronic components on the control box assembly via the adapter component are disconnected. This allows the control box assembly to be smoothly and completely extracted from the housing. On the one hand, the presence of the adapter component prevents the connecting wires from directly connecting the control box assembly and the electronic components, thus restricting the extent to which the control box assembly can be extracted from the housing. This prevents the control box assembly from being completely extracted from the housing due to the limitations of the connecting wires, thereby increasing the difficulty of maintenance. On the other hand, it avoids damaging the connection points between the connecting wires and the control box assembly or electronic components due to excessive pulling force during the extraction process, which would increase maintenance items and thus increase maintenance difficulty. Furthermore, the adapter component minimizes the length of the connecting wires, saving costs to some extent.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the housing is provided with a mounting groove recessed in the direction of the receiving space at the position corresponding to the first opening, the mounting groove being used to receive the adapter assembly; wherein, the mounting groove is provided with a through hole for the connecting wire of the electrical control box assembly to be connected to the adapter assembly to pass through.

[0009] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: it makes the entire process of installing or disassembling the electrical control box assembly more efficient. Furthermore, the mounting slot is also used to accommodate the connecting wire connected to the first plug-in side, and the connection structure formed by the two can be achieved by sealing the first opening with a cover plate to achieve the effect of shielding the mounting slot and enhancing the overall aesthetic appearance of the air conditioner. In addition, specifically, the perforation can be set close to the mating opening, which reduces the difficulty for operators to pass the connecting wire through the mating opening and then through the perforation to the first plug-in side, further improving maintenance efficiency.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the adapter assembly includes: an adapter circuit board; having a first plug-in side and a second plug-in side opposite to each other, the first plug-in side being disposed on the side away from the receiving space; wherein the electrical control box assembly connects a connecting wire to the first plug-in side through the through hole.

[0011] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: In the actual installation or disassembly process, the control box assembly uses a perforation to allow one end of the connecting wire to be inserted into the first insertion side; while the electronic components are inserted into the second insertion side. Since the first insertion side faces the first opening, meaning it is exposed to the external environment, the operator can disconnect the connecting wire there. This allows the connecting wire to be pulled out of the housing along with the control box assembly during removal. After maintenance or inspection, the connecting wire is passed through the perforation before the control box assembly is installed back into the housing, with the connecting wire inserted into the first insertion side. This makes the entire disassembly and assembly process efficient and reliable, reducing the impact on the installation of electronic components on the housing during the disassembly and assembly of the control box assembly. In other words, the control box assembly and electronic components are independent and do not interfere with each other during the disassembly and assembly process.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, a cover plate is provided on the housing for sealing the mounting groove.

[0013] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is: by covering the mounting groove with a cover plate, the adapter circuit board is prevented from being exposed to the external environment, thereby improving the overall appearance of the air conditioner.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting groove is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove; the cover plate is provided with a snap-fit ​​member, which is used to snap into the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0015] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effect achieved by this technical solution is that the cover plate can be stably sealed onto the mounting groove by means of a snap-fit ​​component and snap-fit ​​groove.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present invention, it includes: an assembly component detachably connected to the housing, wherein the assembly component corresponds to the position of the mating opening; wherein the electrical control box assembly is mounted to the housing via the assembly component.

[0017] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: The assembly component and the housing are detachably connected. Firstly, considering actual installation conditions, sheet metal can be used for the assembly component. Therefore, the first mounting position, composed of the sheet metal and the housing, enhances the load-bearing capacity of the electrical control box component compared to a plastic assembly component. Secondly, compared with existing technologies, it reduces injection molding difficulty, eliminating the need for additional structures on the mold for the molding slide rail, thus reducing demolding difficulty. Thirdly, because the assembly component and the housing are detachably connected, the entire assembly is replaced if either component or the housing is damaged, avoiding increased replacement costs. Furthermore, the assembly component can be used to install on housings of other sizes, improving its versatility.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present invention, the housing includes: a support frame disposed within the receiving space; the assembly includes: a mating groove that mates with the support frame; wherein the electrical control box assembly is slidably connected to the mating groove.

[0019] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: Specifically, the sliding groove is mounted on the support bracket, and the positions of the sliding groove and the sliding opening are adapted to each other, that is, the bottom end of the sliding opening and the end face of the sliding groove are flush. This improves the load-bearing capacity for supporting the electrical control box assembly through the mating connection between the support bracket and the sliding groove.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention, the support frame includes: a mating boss that protrudes from the mating opening toward the receiving space; and / or, the assembly includes: a support member disposed within the receiving space and located below the mating opening; wherein, when the electrical control box assembly is installed in the first mounting position, the support member is used to support the electrical control box assembly.

[0021] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effects achieved by this solution are as follows: When the electrical control box assembly is supported by both the mating boss and the support member, specifically, the mating boss is located between the support member and the mating opening. Therefore, during the installation of the electrical control box assembly to the first mounting position, it successively mates with the mating groove and the support member. Since the bottom surface of the mating groove is flush with the plane containing the bottom end of the mating opening, the installation can proceed smoothly. Specifically, combined with the supporting function of the support member, the burden on the mating groove is reduced, thereby enabling the electrical control box assembly to be stably installed in the first mounting position. This makes the installation or removal of the electrical control box assembly simpler and less labor-intensive.

[0022] In one embodiment of the present invention, the electrical control box assembly includes: an electrical control box slidably connected to the assembly assembly; and a panel structure detachably connected to the electrical control box, wherein the panel structure is used to cover the mating opening.

[0023] Compared with existing technologies, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is that the electrical control box assembly can be pre-assembled before being installed into the housing, thereby reducing the difficulty of assembling the air conditioner.

[0024] In one embodiment of the present invention, the housing is provided with a third mating hole at the position corresponding to the mating opening; the panel structure includes: a cover plate, with a connecting post on the side near the mating opening that mates with the third mating hole; and a connecting assembly connected to the side of the cover plate near the mating opening; wherein a reserved space is formed between the cover plate and the connecting assembly.

[0025] Compared to existing technologies, the technical benefits of this solution include: The reserved space can be used to install modules such as speakers and voice control units; after installation, wiring can be pre-connected and organized, reducing cable distance and assembly time. Similarly, the reserved space can also be used to pre-install other modules, depending on the air conditioner's functions, thereby enhancing the air conditioner's configuration to meet customer functional needs and ultimately improving the user experience.

[0026] By adopting the technical solution of the present invention, the following technical effects can be achieved:

[0027] (1) In conjunction with the actual disassembly process, before removing the control box assembly from the housing, the connecting wires that electrically connect to the corresponding electronic components on the control box assembly via the adapter assembly can be disconnected. This allows the control box assembly to be smoothly extracted from the housing space. On the one hand, the existence of the adapter assembly prevents the connecting wires from directly connecting the control box assembly and the electronic components, thus restricting the extent to which the control box assembly can be extracted from the housing during the extraction process. This means that the control box assembly cannot be completely extracted from the housing space due to the restriction of the connecting wires, thereby increasing the difficulty of maintenance. On the other hand, it avoids damaging the connection ends between the connecting wires and the control box assembly or electronic components due to excessive extraction force during the extraction process, which would increase the maintenance items and thus increase the difficulty of maintenance. In addition, the adapter assembly shortens the length of the connecting wires as much as possible, saving costs to a certain extent.

[0028] (2) It enables the electrical control box assembly to be pre-assembled before being installed into the housing, thereby reducing the difficulty of assembling the air conditioner;

[0029] (3) The reserved space can be used to install modules such as speakers and voice modules. After installation, wiring can be pre-connected and organized, reducing the distance of the wiring and the assembly time on the line. Similarly, the reserved space can also be used to pre-install other modules, depending on the function of the air conditioner, thereby improving the configuration of the air conditioner to meet the corresponding functional needs of customers and thus improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural diagram from another perspective.

[0032] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partial schematic diagram.

[0033] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0034] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A partial exploded view.

[0035] Figure 6 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the electrical control box assembly and the housing from another perspective.

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the shell and the assembly components from a top-down view.

[0037] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the panel structure and the electrical control box.

[0038] Figure 9 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0039] Figure 10 for Figure 5 A magnified view of point C in the middle.

[0040] Figure 11 for Figure 8 Enlarged view of point D in the middle.

[0041] Figure 12 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point E in the middle.

[0042] Figure 13 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point F in the middle.

[0043] Figure 14for Figure 5 A magnified view of point G in the middle.

[0044] Figure 15 for Figure 5 A magnified view of section H in the middle.

[0045] Figure 16 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point I in the middle.

[0046] Figure 17 for Figure 2 A sectional view in a partial view from another perspective.

[0047] Figure 18 for Figure 17 A magnified view of point J in the middle.

[0048] Figure 19 for Figure 5 A magnified view of point K in the middle.

[0049] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0050] 100-Air conditioner; 10-Housing shell; 11-Accommodation space; 111-First opening; 12-Matching opening; 13-Fixing base; 131-Second mating hole; 14-Slot; 141-Guide structure; 15-Connecting hole; 16-Limiting structure; 17-Matching boss; 18-Limiting plate; 19-Straight plate; 191-Clamping space; 20-Assembly component; 21-Matching groove; 211-Groove end face; 23-Support member; 231-Insertion interface; 24-First mating member; 241-First mating hole; 242-Matching notch; 243-Snap-fit ​​member; 244-First accommodating groove; 245 - Adjustment opening; 247 - Second receiving groove; 248 - Groove bottom; 30 - Electrical control box assembly; 31 - Panel structure; 311 - Cover plate; 312 - Reserved space; 313 - Slot; 314 - Connecting post; 315 - Connecting assembly; 316 - Support plate; 32 - Electrical control box; 321 - Hanging ear; 40 - Pull-out structure; 50 - Adapter assembly; 51 - Mounting groove; 511 - Through hole; 52 - Adapter circuit board; 521 - First insertion side; 522 - Second insertion side; 53 - Cover plate; 54 - Snap-fit ​​groove; 55 - First connecting wire; 56 - Second connecting wire; 57 - Wire harness structure. Detailed Implementation

[0051] 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.

[0052] See Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner 100 provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, in conjunction with... Figures 2-6The air conditioner 100 includes, for example, a housing 10, an electrical control box assembly 30, a first opening 111, and a connecting assembly 50. The housing 10 has a receiving space 11 and a mating opening 12 communicating with the receiving space 11; the electrical control box assembly 30 is disposed on the housing 10 through the mating opening 12; the first opening 111 is located on the surface of the housing 10 and communicates with the receiving space 11; the connecting assembly 50 is disposed on the housing 10 at a position corresponding to the first opening 111; the connecting assembly 50 has a quick-release interface for connecting the electrical control box assembly via a connecting cable; wherein, by disassembling the connecting cable from the quick-release interface, the electrical control box assembly can be pulled out from the mating opening.

[0053] In a specific example, considering the actual disassembly process, before removing the control box assembly 30 from the housing 10, the connecting wires on the control box assembly 30 that electrically connect to the corresponding electronic components via the adapter component 50 can be disconnected. This allows the control box assembly 30 to be smoothly extracted from the receiving space 11. On the one hand, the presence of the adapter component 50 prevents the connecting wires from directly connecting the control box assembly 30 and the electronic components, thus restricting the extent to which the control box assembly 30 can be extracted from the housing 10 during extraction. This means that the control box assembly 30 cannot be completely extracted from the receiving space 11 due to the limitations of the connecting wires, thereby increasing the difficulty of maintenance. On the other hand, it avoids damaging the connection points between the connecting wires and the control box assembly 30 or electronic components due to excessive extraction force during extraction, which would increase the number of maintenance items and thus increase the difficulty of maintenance. In addition, the adapter component 50 minimizes the length of the connecting wires, saving costs to some extent.

[0054] Preferably, the housing 10 has a recessed mounting groove 51 at the position corresponding to the first opening 111, which is directed toward the receiving space 11. The mounting groove 51 is used to receive the adapter assembly 50. The mounting groove 51 has a through hole 511 for the power control box assembly 30 to pass through the connecting wire that is connected to the adapter assembly 50.

[0055] Preferably, the adapter assembly 50 includes, for example, an adapter circuit board 52. The adapter circuit board 52 has a first plug-in side 521 and a second plug-in side 522 facing each other. The first plug-in side 521 is located on the side away from the receiving space 11, and a quick-release interface is provided on the first plug-in side 521. The control box assembly 30 connects the connecting wire to the first plug-in side 521 through a through hole 511. By providing the quick-release interface on the first plug-in side 521, the operator can easily separate the connecting wire from the quick-release interface, allowing the control box assembly 30 to be pulled out from the mating opening 12, thereby enabling the control box assembly 30 to be completely separated from the housing 10. Specifically, in the traditional operation of removing the control box assembly 30, since the control box assembly 30 is directly connected to the electronic components through corresponding connecting wires, and the actual length of the connecting wires is limited, the control box assembly 30 cannot be completely removed from the mating opening 12. In other words, the control box assembly 30 cannot be removed from the housing 10. As a result, the operator can only stand on the housing 10 to maintain a certain distance between the control box assembly 30 and the housing 10 before performing maintenance on the control box assembly 30. This causes trouble for the entire maintenance process and increases the difficulty of maintenance.

[0056] In accordance with this technical solution, the adapter component 50 transforms the connection between the control box assembly 30 and the corresponding electronic components from a direct connection to an indirect connection. Considering the installation position of the adapter component 50 on the housing, it allows the adapter component 50 to be installed in the first opening 111 to expose it to the indoor environment. This enables the operator to directly disconnect the quick-release interface and connecting wire located in the first opening 111, allowing the control box assembly 30 to be completely pulled out of the housing 10. This completes the disassembly of the control box assembly 30, allowing the operator to place it in a suitable location for maintenance, such as removing it from the top of the air conditioner 100 and placing it on a flat surface for repair. This makes the maintenance process more efficient and saves the operator effort.

[0057] Preferably, the air conditioner 100 includes, for example, a cover plate 53, which is mounted on the housing 10 and is used to cover the mounting groove 51.

[0058] Furthermore, the mounting groove 51 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 54; correspondingly, the cover plate 53 is provided with a snap-fit ​​component, which is used to snap into the snap-fit ​​groove 54. For example, in order to ensure that the cover plate 53 can be stably connected to the housing 10, a mating post is provided in the mounting groove 51, and a screw hole is provided on the mating post. Correspondingly, the cover plate 53 is provided with a countersunk hole corresponding to the position of the connecting post. Thus, the two are engaged by screwing, so that the cover plate 53 can be stably installed in the housing 10 at the position corresponding to the mounting groove 51. Specifically, the snap-fit ​​component is provided around the outer edge of the cover plate 53. When the cover plate 53 is installed into the mounting groove 51, the snap-fit ​​component snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove 54. At this time, the cover plate 53 is flush with the outer surface of the housing 10 to ensure the overall appearance of the air conditioner 100. Furthermore, the perforation 511 can be positioned close to the mating opening 12, which reduces the difficulty for operators to pass the connecting wire through the mating opening 12 and then through the perforation 511 to the first plug-in side 521, thereby further improving maintenance efficiency.

[0059] In a specific example, for ease of distinction, the connecting line used to connect the control box assembly 30 to the first plug-in side 521 is designated as the first connecting line 55, and the connecting line used to connect other electronic components to the second plug-in side 522 is designated as the second connecting line 56. The first connecting line 55 connects to the first plug-in side 521 within the receiving space 11 via a through hole 511 located at the bottom of the slot. Specifically, when the control box assembly 30 is installed into the housing 10, the position of the mounting slot 51 on the housing 10 can be adjusted so that the mounting slot 51 corresponds to the location of the plug-in interface on the control box assembly 30. This reduces the length of the first connecting line 55 to some extent, decreasing the travel distance from one end of the control box assembly 30 to the adapter circuit board 52, preventing the first connecting line 55 from becoming too long and tangling with other connecting lines within the receiving space 11 during the removal of the control box assembly 30. Furthermore, it helps save costs.

[0060] More specifically, since the electronic components and the control box assembly 30 are electrically connected through the adapter circuit board 52, that is, the electronic components and the control box assembly 30 are indirectly connected, before removing the control box assembly 30 from the housing 10, it is only necessary to disconnect the first connecting wire 55 from the first plug-in side 521 to separate the control box assembly 30 from the electronic components that are electrically connected to it. Then, the control box assembly 30 can be completely removed from the housing 10 directly, thus avoiding the constraints caused by the direct connection between the control box assembly 30 and the electronic components through the connecting wire in the related technology, and because the connecting wire is located in the accommodating space 11, it is difficult to ensure that the disassembly is completed without damaging the control box assembly 30 or the electronic components. For example, in order to keep the inside of the air conditioner 100 tidy, the wiring is usually set to be short, which is also to save costs. If the wiring is too long, it will easily cause various connecting wires inside the air conditioner 100 to get tangled, making it more difficult to remove the electrical control box assembly 30 from the housing 10. In addition, the length of the wiring will also increase the cost.

[0061] Therefore, in accordance with this technical solution, since the connections of the first connecting wire 55 and the second connecting wire 56 on the adapter circuit board 52 are independent during the disassembly of the control box assembly 30, it is not necessary to process the second connecting wire 56 when the first connecting wire 55 is pulled out of the adapter circuit board 52. Therefore, to ensure a neat internal wiring arrangement for the air conditioner 100, a wire harness structure 57 can be provided on the inner wall of the housing 10. This wire harness structure 57 binds the second connecting wire 56 to the inner wall, preventing the first connecting wire 55 and the second connecting wire 56 from becoming entangled during the disassembly of the control box assembly 30.

[0062] Preferably, the air conditioner 100 further includes, for example, an assembly component 20, which is detachably connected to the housing 10 and corresponds to the position of the opening 12; wherein, the control box assembly 30 is installed to the housing 10 through the assembly component 20, and the assembly component 20 and the housing 10 cooperate to form a first mounting position; the control box assembly 30 is connected to the first mounting position.

[0063] In a specific example, the air conditioner 100 is, for example, a floor-standing unit, also known as a standing air conditioner. Correspondingly, the casing 10 is, for example, the rear panel. Typically, the electrical control box 32 is installed on the top of the standing air conditioner and is surrounded by the front panel, top cover, rear panel, evaporator, and air ducts. Because the mating opening 12 is located on the top of the standing air conditioner, installation or disassembly is inconvenient; specifically, maintenance and replacement require climbing, posing a safety hazard. To address this issue, for example, the position of the mating opening 12 on the rear panel could be lowered so that when the standing air conditioner 100 is placed vertically on a horizontal surface, the height of the mating opening 12 is at eye level for an average adult. This allows maintenance personnel to stand on a horizontal surface to repair the electrical control box assembly 30, thereby reducing the difficulty of maintenance and improving efficiency.

[0064] Furthermore, considering actual assembly conditions, to facilitate the removal and maintenance of the electrical control box, it will be designed to be pulled out and fitted into the housing. Thus, simply pulling out the electrical control box allows for installation or removal from the housing. For example, a pull-out cavity is formed inside the housing, and a sliding groove is fixedly provided on the side wall of the pull-out cavity. Conversely, a slider is formed on the outer surface of the electrical control box, which slides along the groove.

[0065] However, in related technologies, the slider is often fixedly connected to the body of the control box, and similarly, the slide rail is also fixedly connected to the pull-out cavity. On the one hand, in order for the control box to slide smoothly into the pull-out cavity, the positions of the slider and slide rail on the body and pull-out cavity respectively need to be accurately set, which increases the difficulty of manufacturing to some extent. On the other hand, in order to save costs as much as possible, the size of the pull-out cavity is generally adapted to the size of the body. Therefore, in the existing technology, since the slider and slide rail are fixedly connected to the body and pull-out cavity respectively, the versatility of their connection is limited to some extent. For example, in the case of product updates, if the size of the body changes, assembly cannot be completed smoothly. Furthermore, it is common for both the box body and the pull-out cavity to be made of plastic. When the slider and slide rail are fixedly connected to the box body and the pull-out cavity respectively, because the slider and slide rail are small structures, when the control box is assembled into the pull-out cavity, the slider and slide rail bear the entire weight of the control box, which can easily damage the casing and box structure.

[0066] In summary, based on the content of this technical solution, the assembly component 20 and the housing 10 are detachably connected. On the one hand, considering the actual installation situation, the assembly component 20 can be made of sheet metal. Thus, the first mounting position, composed of the sheet metal component and the housing 10, can enhance the load-bearing capacity of the electrical control box assembly 30 compared to the assembly component 20 being made of plastic. In addition, compared with the prior art, the injection molding production difficulty is reduced, as there is no need to create a corresponding structure on the mold for the molding slide rail, thereby increasing the demolding difficulty. On the other hand, since the assembly component 20 and the housing 10 are detachably connected, considering the actual assembly or disassembly process, it avoids the need to replace the entire assembly if either the assembly component 20 or the housing 10 is damaged, thus avoiding increased replacement costs. Furthermore, the assembly component 20 can also be used to install on housings 10 of other sizes, thereby improving its versatility.

[0067] Preferably, the housing 10 includes, for example, a support frame, with the receiving space 11 disposed within the support frame; the assembly assembly 20 includes, for example, a mating groove 21, which is supported by the support frame and connected to the receiving space 11; wherein, the electrical control box assembly 30 is slidably connected to the mating groove 21. Specifically, the mating groove 21 is disposed on the support frame, and the position of the mating groove 21 is adapted to the mating opening 12, that is, the bottom end of the mating opening 12 is flush with the groove end face 211 of the mating groove 21, thereby allowing the electrical control box assembly 30 to be moved along the mating opening 12 to the first mounting position.

[0068] Combination Figures 7-19 Preferably, the support frame includes, for example, a mating boss 17, which protrudes from the mating opening 12 toward the receiving space 11. Specifically, one end of the mating boss 17 communicates with the side of the housing 10 that forms the mating opening 12, and the other end extends toward the receiving space 11. This facilitates the installation of the electrical control box assembly 30 into the receiving space 11, so that after passing through the mating opening 12, the electrical control box assembly 30 smoothly enters the receiving space 11 under the support of the mating groove 21. And / or, the assembly assembly 20 includes, for example, a support member 23, which is disposed within the receiving space 11 and is located below the mating opening 12. When the electrical control box assembly 30 is installed in the first mounting position, the support member 23 is used to support the electrical control box assembly 30.

[0069] In a specific example, the mating groove 21 is mounted on the mating boss 17, and connecting holes 15 are provided at corresponding positions on both. The two are then fixedly connected by screws or other fasteners. To prevent the mating groove 21 from rotating relative to the mating boss 17, thus affecting its support effect on the electrical control box assembly 30, a limiting structure 16 can be provided on the mating boss 17. Therefore, when the mating groove 21 is installed on the mating boss 17, it engages with the limiting structure 16, effectively preventing the mating groove 21 from rotating relative to the mating boss 17.

[0070] For example, the limiting structure 16 is a protruding strip on the mating boss 17, and the protruding strip is sandwiched between the mating groove 21 and the mating opening 12. Furthermore, the height of the protruding strip from the end face of the mating boss 17 is flush with the bottom end of the mating opening 12 and the groove end face 211 of the mating groove 21, so that the electrical control box assembly 30 can smoothly enter the receiving space 11. Specifically, when the mating groove 21 is placed on the end face of the mating boss 17, it abuts against the protruding strip to prevent the mating groove 21 from rotating. The mating groove 21 is, for example, an "L"-shaped sheet metal part. The protruding strip forms a limiting angle on the mating end face, and the corresponding end of the "L"-shaped sheet metal part is locked within the limiting angle, thereby effectively limiting the rotation of the mating groove 21 and improving the stability of the electrical control box assembly 30.

[0071] In a specific example, the support member 23 is, for instance, a sheet metal structure horizontally positioned within the receiving space 11. A first distance is formed between the support member 23 and the mating opening 12, and this first distance is less than the length of the electrical control box 32 along the mating opening 12 towards the receiving space 11. This ensures that the support member 23 can effectively support the electrical control box assembly 30 after it is installed onto the housing 10. Specifically, after maintenance, the electrical control box assembly 30 needs to be installed. During the process of sliding the electrical control box assembly 30 into the receiving space 11, the maintenance personnel can maintain the electrical control box assembly 30 horizontally, or allow the end of the electrical control box assembly 30 entering the receiving space 11 to form an upward angle, so that the electrical control box assembly 30 can be smoothly placed on the support member 23. Then, the electrical control box assembly 30 is pushed towards the receiving space 11 until the mating opening 12 is completely sealed.

[0072] In another specific example, the electrical control box assembly 30 is supported by both the mating boss 17 and the support member 23. Specifically, the mating boss 17 is located between the support member 23 and the mating opening 12. Therefore, during the installation of the electrical control box assembly 30 to the first mounting position, it successively mates with the mating groove 21 and the support member 23. Since the groove end face 211 of the mating groove 21 is flush with the plane containing the bottom end of the mating opening 12, the installation can proceed smoothly. Specifically, combined with the supporting effect of the support member 23, the burden on the mating groove 21 is reduced, thereby allowing the electrical control box assembly 30 to be stably installed in the first mounting position, making the installation or removal of the electrical control box assembly 30 simpler and less strenuous.

[0073] Preferably, the assembly component 20 includes, for example, a first mating member 24 and a support member 23. The first mating member 24 is vertically disposed along the inner wall of the receiving space 11; the support member 23 is horizontally disposed along the inner wall of the receiving space 11, and the support member 23 is mated and connected with the first mating member 24 and the mating groove 21; wherein the mating groove 21, the first mating member 24 and the support member 23 form a first mounting position.

[0074] In a specific example, there are two mating bosses 17, which sandwich a mating opening 12. Specifically, they are located on opposite sides of the mating opening 12 in the horizontal direction. The mating groove 21 and the mating boss 17 are connected in a one-to-one mating manner. The number of first mating parts 24 is also, for example, two. For example, when the air conditioner 100 is a vertical air conditioner 100, the housing 10 is, for example, a rear panel. Therefore, a first mating part 24 is provided at the end of the rear panel near the front panel it is spliced ​​with, and it is provided on the inner wall of the rear panel along its vertical direction. The number of support parts 23 is one, which is placed on the two oppositely arranged first mating parts 24 and is arranged in a horizontal direction so that the end of the mating groove 21 away from the mating opening 12 can be placed on the support part 23.

[0075] Combination Figure 5 and Figure 19 Preferably, the first mating member 24 is provided with a first mating hole 241; the housing 10 includes, for example, a fixing seat 13, which is disposed in the receiving space 11 and is mated and connected with the first mating member 24; wherein, the fixing seat 13 is provided with a second mating hole 131 corresponding to the first mating hole 241.

[0076] In a specific example, the first mating part 24 is a long strip of sheet metal, and the long strip of sheet metal has a first receiving groove 244. When the first mating part 24 is connected to the fixing seat 13, the fixing seat 13 is provided in the first receiving groove 244. Specifically, the first mating part 24 has an adjustment opening 245 at the position corresponding to the second mating hole 131, so that a processing tool or fastener such as a screw can be connected to the first mating hole 241 and the second mating hole 131 through the adjustment opening 245. The processing tool is, for example, a screwdriver. In addition, in order to enable the first mating part 24 to be stably connected with the fixing seat 13, for example, the number of fixing seats 13 that are connected to one of the first mating parts 24 can be multiple, for example, four. At least two fixing seats 13 are respectively located near the upper and lower ends of the receiving space 11 in the vertical direction, while the other two fixing seats 13 are sandwiched between the two fixing seats 13, so that the four fixing seats 13 are arranged in a straight line. It should be noted that the fixing seat 13 and the first receiving groove 244 are connected in a one-to-one correspondence, which will not be described in detail here.

[0077] Therefore, by connecting the first mating part 24 with the fixing seat 13, the direct installation of the first mating part 24 to the inner wall of the receiving space 11 is avoided. Considering that the housing 10 is commonly made of plastic, for example, opening the first mating hole 241 on the receiving space 11 could easily damage the inner wall of the receiving space 11. When the housing 10 is, for example, a rear panel, considering that the rear panel is an arc-shaped plate, the difficulty of directly installing the first mating part 24 is increased, that is, it is difficult to ensure that the first mating part 24 is stably attached to the inner wall of the arc-shaped plate. Therefore, by setting the fixing seat 13 on the inner wall of the receiving space 11, which protrudes from the inner wall, on the one hand, the structural strength of the receiving space 11 at this location is enhanced; on the other hand, the difficulty of installing the first mating part 24 is reduced.

[0078] Preferably, the first mating member 24 has a mating notch 242; the housing 10 has a slot 14 that mates with and connects to the mating notch 242; wherein the first mating member 24 is engaged with the slot 14 to be disposed within the receiving space 11.

[0079] In another specific example, in conjunction with the above specific examples, the first mating component 24 may further include a second receiving groove 247. The first receiving groove 244 and the second receiving groove 247 are arranged adjacent to each other, and the opening direction of the first receiving groove 244 is opposite to the opening direction of the second receiving groove 247. The mating notch 242 is formed at the bottom 248 of the second receiving groove 247; specifically, the bottom 248 is a flat plate 19 structure. For example, the slot 14 and the fixing seat 13 are offset vertically along the inner wall of the receiving space 11.

[0080] Specifically, during the installation of the first mating component 24 into the receiving space 11, for example, the position of the first mating component 24 relative to the fixing seat 13 is first adjusted so that the opening of the first receiving groove 244 faces the fixing seat 13, and the mating notch 242 is aligned with the corresponding slot 14. It should be noted that the opening of the slot 14 is vertically upward. Then, the first mating component 24 is moved vertically downward so that the corresponding bottom 248 of the second receiving groove 247 is engaged within the slot 14. At this point, the first mating hole 241 is aligned with the corresponding second mating hole 131. Then, the screw is passed through the first mating hole 241 and the second mating hole 131 in sequence to complete the operation of positioning the first mating component 24 into the housing 10. The first mating hole 241 is, for example, a threaded hole. Therefore, by engaging the first mating part 24 with the slot 14, on the one hand, the stability of installing the first mating part 24 is enhanced, thereby ensuring that the electrical control box assembly 30 can be stably installed on the housing 10, preventing the first mating part 24 from being unstable and causing the support part 23 to fail to provide a stable support effect for the electrical control box assembly 30; on the other hand, in the technical solution of combining the slot 14 with the fixing seat 13, for example, the slot 14 and the fixing seat 13 are installed in a staggered manner on the inner wall of the accommodating space 11, which can be completed by engaging the first mating part 24 with the slot 14, so as to complete the pre-positioning function of the first mating hole 241 and the second mating hole 131, further improving the installation efficiency of installing the first mating part 24 and reducing the installation difficulty.

[0081] Furthermore, to further confine the first mating component 24 within the receiving space 11 and prevent relative movement between the first mating component 24 and the receiving space 11, a limiting plate 18 is specifically provided on the receiving space 11, which is opposite to the corresponding slot 14, forming a clamping space 191. The first mating component 24 is clamped between the limiting plate 18 and the corresponding slot 14, that is, at the position corresponding to the clamping space 191. In addition, a flat plate 19 is provided within the receiving space 11. The flat plate 19 is clamped between the limiting plate 18 and the slot 14 and is connected to both the limiting plate 18 and the slot 14. Thus, when the first mating component 24 is located in the clamping space 191, it simultaneously abuts against the end of the flat plate 19 away from the receiving space 11, preventing the first mating component 24 from failing to achieve stable installation on the arc-shaped inner wall of the receiving space 11.

[0082] Furthermore, the slot 14 is provided with a guide structure 141, specifically, the guide structure 141 is provided above the slot 14 in the vertical direction, and the guide structure 141 has a guide slope, so that the slot 14 and the first mating member 24 are inserted more effortlessly and efficiently.

[0083] Preferably, the first mating member 24 has a snap-fit ​​member 243 on the side away from the mating opening 12; the support member 23 has an insertion interface 231 for inserting and mating with the snap-fit ​​member 243. For example, the first mating member 24 and the support member 23 are connected by fasteners. Thus, by inserting the snap-fit ​​member 243 into the insertion interface 231, the two are pre-positioned, which facilitates quick and accurate installation and improves assembly efficiency.

[0084] Preferably, the control box assembly 30 includes, for example, a control box 32 and a panel structure 31. Specifically, the control box 32 is slidably connected to the assembly assembly 20; the panel structure 31 is detachably connected to the control box 32, and the panel structure 31 is used to cover the mating opening 12.

[0085] In a specific example, the control box 32 and the panel structure 31 are connected via an insertion mechanism. Specifically, the control box 32 has a pair of lugs 321 on the side near the panel structure 31, and oppositely, the panel structure 31 has a slot 313 on the side near the control box 32, with the lugs 321 and slots 313 corresponding to each other. Therefore, during the assembly of the control box assembly 30, the lugs 321 are aligned with the openings of the corresponding slots 313, and the control box 32 is assembled from top to bottom, allowing the lugs 321 to enter the corresponding slots 313, thus completing the pre-installation of the control box assembly 30.

[0086] Furthermore, to ensure a stable fit between the control box 32 and the panel structure 31, the panel structure 31 can be provided with a support plate 316 to support the control box 32. Connecting holes 15 are provided on the base plates corresponding to the control box 32 and the support plate 316, allowing for fastener connection and further enhancing the tightness of the fit. This prevents the control box assembly 30 from easily breaking off into the slot 313 during the pulling process, for example, if only the hook 321 is connected to the slot 313.

[0087] Preferably, the housing 10 has a third mating hole at the position corresponding to the mating opening 12; the panel structure 31 includes, for example, a cover plate 311 and a connecting assembly 315. The cover plate 311 has a connecting post 314 that mates with the third mating hole on the side near the mating opening 12; the connecting assembly is connected to the side of the cover plate 311 near the mating opening 12; wherein, a reserved space 312 is formed between the cover plate 311 and the connecting assembly 315.

[0088] In a specific example, the reserved space 312 can be used to install modules such as speakers and voice control devices. After installation, wiring can be pre-connected and organized, reducing wiring distance and assembly time. Similarly, the reserved space 312 can also be used to pre-install other modules, depending on the functions of the air conditioner 100, thereby improving the configuration of the air conditioner 100 to meet the corresponding functional needs of customers and thus enhancing the user experience.

[0089] Preferably, the air conditioner 100 includes, for example, a pull-out structure 40. Specifically, the pull-out structure 40 may be located on the side of the housing 10 or the control box assembly 30 away from the receiving space 11. For example, the pull-out structure 40 may be a recessed groove located on the housing 10 near the lower part of the control box assembly 30, to facilitate pulling the control box assembly 30 out of the first mounting position. Of course, the pull-out structure 40 may also be located on the panel structure 31.

[0090] In addition, the pull-out structure 40 may be, for example, a pull-out handle provided on the side of the panel structure 31 away from the electrical control box 32, so that the operator can hold the pull-out handle and apply a pulling force in the direction away from the first mounting position, thereby pulling the electrical control box assembly 30 out of the housing 10 more effortlessly.

[0091] In a specific example, the control box 32 is electrically connected to electrical components within the air conditioner 100 via wires. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately increase the length of the wires so that the control box 32 can be completely removed from the housing 10 during disassembly and maintenance, thereby ensuring effective maintenance. When the control box 32 needs to be reinstalled in the first mounting position, for example, the longer sections of the wire can be neatly combed and placed within the reserved space 312 to prevent the wires from tangling with other electrical components.

[0092] 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. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The housing (10) has an internal receiving space (11) and a mating opening (12) communicating with the receiving space (11). The electrical control box assembly (30) is installed on the housing (10) at the position corresponding to the mating opening (12); The first opening (111) is formed in the housing (10). The adapter assembly (50) is located on the housing (10) at the position corresponding to the first opening (111). The adapter assembly (50) is provided with a quick-release interface, which is used to connect the electrical control box assembly (30) via a connecting wire. The electrical control box assembly (30) can be pulled out from the mating opening (12) by disassembling the connecting wire from the quick-release interface; The housing (10) has a recessed mounting groove (51) at the position corresponding to the first opening (111) and facing the receiving space (11). The mounting groove (51) is used to receive the adapter assembly (50). The mounting slot (51) is provided with a through hole (511), which is used for the connecting wire of the electrical control box assembly (30) to be connected to the adapter assembly (50) to pass through. The adapter assembly (50) includes: The adapter circuit board (52) has a first plug-in side (521) and a second plug-in side (522) arranged opposite to each other, with the first plug-in side (521) disposed on the side away from the receiving space (11); The electrical control box assembly (30) connects the connecting wire to the first plug-in side (521) through the through hole (511).

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, include: A cover plate (53) is provided on the housing (10) for sealing the mounting groove (51).

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting slot (51) is provided with a locking slot (54); The cover plate (53) is provided with a locking member, which is used to engage with the locking groove (54).

4. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, include: Assembly component (20) is detachably connected to the housing (10), and the position of assembly component (20) corresponds to the position of the mating opening (12); The electrical control box assembly (30) is installed onto the housing (10) via the assembly assembly (20).

5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The housing (10) includes: a support frame, which is disposed within the accommodating space (11). The assembly component (20) includes: a mating groove (21), which is supported by the support frame and connected to the receiving space (11); The electrical control box assembly (30) is slidably connected to the mating groove (21).

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support frame includes a mating boss (17), which protrudes from the mating opening (12) toward the receiving space (11); And / or, The assembly component (20) includes a support member (23) disposed within the receiving space (11) and located below the mating opening (12); wherein, when the electrical control box assembly (30) is installed to the housing (10), the support member (23) is used to support the electrical control box assembly (30).

7. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The electrical control box assembly (30) includes: The electrical control box (32) is slidably connected to the assembly assembly (20); The panel structure (31) is detachably connected to the electrical control box (32), and the panel structure (31) is used to cover the mating opening (12).

8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The housing (10) has a third mating hole at the position corresponding to the mating opening (12); the panel structure (31) includes: The cover plate (311) has a connecting post (314) on the side near the mating opening (12) that is connected to the third mating hole. A connecting component (315) is connected to the side of the cover plate (311) near the mating opening (12); wherein a reserved space is formed between the cover plate (311) and the connecting component (315).

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