Air conditioner

Abstract

The application discloses an air conditioner, which comprises an air conditioner shell, a fresh air component and an electric control component. The front side of the air conditioner shell is provided with a front opening. The fresh air component is arranged in the air conditioner shell and comprises an air duct assembly defining a fresh air duct. The electric control component is arranged in the air conditioner shell and comprises an electric control box and a wiring seat located at the front side of the air duct assembly. The wiring seat is connected with the electric control box through first electric wires. Second electric wires extending into the air conditioner shell are adapted to be connected with the wiring seat through the front opening. According to the air conditioner of the application, the electric control box and the wiring seat are arranged at the front side of the air duct assembly. On the one hand, the wiring seat is arranged close to the electric control box, which facilitates the connection between the electric control box and the wiring seat and shortens the length of the wires connected between the electric control box and the wiring seat. On the other hand, the wiring seat is also connected through the front opening of the air conditioner shell, which reduces the difficulty of the connection of the wiring seat.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In existing technologies, the electrical control box is generally placed in the main air duct, and the terminal block connected to the electrical control box is placed at the rear of the air conditioner. This makes the wiring between the electrical control box and the terminal block more complicated, reducing assembly efficiency. At the same time, when using the above-mentioned layout to connect the electrical control box and the terminal block, a longer connecting wire is required, which increases the connection cost and reduces the space utilization inside the air conditioner. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes an air conditioner that optimizes the connection between the control box and the terminal block, effectively improving assembly efficiency and saving costs, thus solving the technical problems of low assembly efficiency and high connection costs in the prior art.

[0004] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an air conditioner housing having a front opening on its front side; a fresh air component disposed within the air conditioner housing and including a duct assembly defining a fresh air duct; and an electrical control component disposed within the air conditioner housing and including an electrical control box located on the front side of the duct assembly and a terminal block, wherein the terminal block is connected to the electrical control box via a first wire, and a second wire extending into the air conditioner housing is adapted to be connected to the terminal block through the front opening.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention, by placing both the electrical control box and the terminal block on the front side of the duct assembly, the terminal block is positioned close to the electrical control box, thereby facilitating the connection between the electrical control box and the terminal block, improving wiring efficiency, shortening the length of the wires connecting the electrical control box and the terminal block, saving wiring costs, and improving the space utilization rate inside the air conditioner. Furthermore, since the air conditioner housing of this application has a front opening, placing the terminal block on the front side of the duct assembly also facilitates workers to connect the second wire to the terminal block through the front opening, reducing wiring difficulty and further improving wiring efficiency. In other words, the air conditioner of this application has high space utilization, low wiring cost, and high wiring efficiency.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, an air conditioner housing is provided with a conduit, the conduit being located on the side of the fresh air component and extending from the rear side of the fresh air component to the front side of the fresh air component, the conduit defining a wiring space, and a second wire being adapted to pass through the wiring space so as to be guided by the conduit from the rear side of the fresh air component to the front side of the fresh air component.

[0007] Optionally, the rear side of the air conditioner housing has a rear opening, and the second wire is adapted to extend into the air conditioner housing from the rear opening and pass through the wiring space.

[0008] Optionally, the air conditioner housing includes a rear cover that is detachably mounted to the rear opening.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, an air conditioner housing is provided with a detachable bracket, which is detachable from the air conditioner housing. When the detachable bracket is in the installed state, it covers the electronic control components. When the detachable bracket is in the disassembled state, it is adapted to be removed through the front opening.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present invention, the fresh air component further includes a humidifying water tank, which is detachably installed. When the humidifying water tank is in the installed state, the humidifying water tank covers at least a portion of the electronic control component. When the humidifying water tank is separated from the air conditioner housing, the humidifying water tank is adapted to be removed through the front opening.

[0011] Optionally, the air conditioner housing is provided with a detachable bracket located between the humidifying water tank and the electronic control component. When the detachable bracket is in the installed state, the detachable bracket covers the electronic control component. When the detachable bracket is in the disassembled state, the detachable bracket is adapted to be removed through the front opening.

[0012] Optionally, the front side of the detachable bracket has a rearwardly recessed clearance groove, in which at least a portion of the humidifying water tank is housed.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner, the terminal block is mounted on the electrical control box.

[0014] Optionally, the electrical control box includes a base and a cover. The base is installed on the air conditioner housing, and the cover cooperates with the base to form a mounting cavity for mounting a circuit board. The terminal block is located outside the mounting cavity and is installed on the cover. The electrical control box has an opening to avoid the first wire, and the inner end of the first wire is connected to the circuit board.

[0015] Optionally, the air conditioner housing includes a back panel and supporting ribs located on both sides of the back panel. One of the supporting ribs and the housing is provided with a buckle, and the other is provided with a slot. The buckle is engaged with the slot. And / or, the supporting rib and the housing are connected by a first fastener.

[0016] Optionally, the terminal block includes a terminal block bracket and a terminal block disposed on the terminal block bracket. The terminal block bracket is mounted on the cover and forms a cavity between the bracket and the cover. The outer end of the first wire passes through the cavity to connect to the terminal block.

[0017] Optionally, the terminal block includes a terminal block bracket and terminals disposed on the terminal block bracket, and the electrical control component further includes a protective cover, which covers the terminals and is mounted on the terminal block bracket.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner, the terminal block is mounted on the air conditioner housing or on a mounting bracket inside the air conditioner housing.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the description which follows, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a partial schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the front bracket according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, omitting the air conditioner housing.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, omitting another angle of the air conditioner housing.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the conduit and the second wire in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a partial schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, with a portion of the air conditioner housing omitted.

[0028] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, with a portion of the air conditioner housing omitted.

[0029] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a detachable bracket according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the first angle of the electronic control component in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the second angle of the electronic control component in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the third angle of the electronic control component in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 13 This is a cross-sectional view of an electronic control component according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 14 This is an exploded view of a portion of the structure of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 15 The following is a front view of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, with part of the air conditioner housing omitted.

[0036] Figure 16 for Figure 15 A magnified view of a portion of region I.

[0037] Figure label:

[0038] 1000. Air conditioner;

[0039] 100. Fresh air components;

[0040] 110. Humidifying water tank;

[0041] 120. Air duct assembly; 121. Fresh air duct;

[0042] 200. Electrical control components;

[0043] 210. Electrical control box;

[0044] 211, Box base; 2111, Buckle; 2112, Second connecting hole;

[0045] 212. Box lid;

[0046] 213. Installation cavity;

[0047] 214. Circuit board;

[0048] 220. Terminal block;

[0049] 221. Terminal block bracket; 2211. Limiting element;

[0050] 222. Terminal blocks;

[0051] 230. First wire;

[0052] 240. Second wire;

[0053] 260. Conduit; 261. Wiring space; 262. First connecting hole;

[0054] 270. Cavity;

[0055] 280. Protective cover; 281. Clearance opening;

[0056] 300. Air conditioner housing;

[0057] 310. Back panel of the enclosure; 311. Rear cover;

[0058] 320. Front bracket; 321. Front opening;

[0059] 330. Panel;

[0060] 340. Detachable bracket; 341. Clearance groove;

[0061] 350, Supporting rib; 351, Slot. Detailed Implementation

[0062] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0063] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0064] The air conditioner 1000 of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0065] like Figure 1As shown, the air conditioner 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an air conditioner housing 300, a fresh air component 100, and an electronic control component 200.

[0066] The air conditioner housing 300 has a rear opening on the rear side and a front opening 321 on the front side. In other words, the air conditioner housing 300 of the air conditioner 1000 of this application has openings on both the front and rear sides.

[0067] In a specific example, the rear side of the air conditioner housing 300 is provided with an opening connecting the inner and outer sides of the air conditioner housing 300, which forms the rear opening of the air conditioner 1000. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the air conditioner housing 300 includes a rear cover plate 311 that is detachably installed at the rear opening. That is, a rear cover plate 311 is provided at the rear opening. The rear cover plate 311 is detachably installed on the air conditioner housing 300 to open or close the rear opening of the air conditioner 1000.

[0068] At the same time, in specific examples, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a front bracket 320 is provided on the front side of the air conditioner housing 300. The front bracket 320 has a through-hole that connects the inner and outer sides of the front bracket 320, and the through-hole forms the front opening 321 of the air conditioner 1000.

[0069] In addition, during the use of the air conditioner 1000, in order to prevent foreign objects, dust and the like from entering the air conditioner 1000 through the front opening 321, a panel 330 is connected to the side of the front bracket 320 away from the air conditioner 1000. The panel 330 is detachably connected to the air conditioner housing 300 to open or close the front opening 321 of the air conditioner 1000.

[0070] like Figure 1 As shown, the fresh air component 100 is disposed within the air conditioner housing 300. The fresh air component 100 includes an air duct assembly 120, which defines a fresh air duct 121. This enables the air conditioner 1000 of this application to have the function of introducing fresh air, thereby enriching the functions of the air conditioner 1000 and improving the user experience.

[0071] like Figure 1As shown, the electronic control component 200 is located inside the air conditioner housing 300. The electronic control component 200 includes an electronic control box 210 and a terminal block 220. Both the electronic control box 210 and the terminal block 220 are located on the front side of the air duct assembly 120. The terminal block 220 is connected to the electronic control box 210 via a first wire 230, and a second wire 240 extends into the air conditioner housing 300 from the rear opening and connects to the terminal block 220 via the front opening 321. This can be understood as the electronic control component 200 including the electronic control box 210, the terminal block 220, the first wire 230, and the second wire 240, wherein the electronic control box 210 and the terminal block 220 are connected via the first wire 230, and one end of the second wire 240 is connected to the terminal block 220.

[0072] Furthermore, the fresh air component 100 and the electrical control component 200 of this application are both housed within the air conditioner housing 300. This arrangement avoids the fresh air component 100 and the electrical control component 200 occupying external space of the air conditioner housing 300, thereby reducing the volume of the air conditioner 1000. On the other hand, the air conditioner housing 300 also protects the fresh air component 100 and the electrical control component 200, extending their service life and reducing the operating cost of the air conditioner 1000.

[0073] As can be seen from the above structure, the air conditioner 1000 of this embodiment of the invention, by placing both the electrical control box 210 and the terminal block 220 on the front side of the air duct assembly 120, so that the terminal block 220 is set close to the electrical control box 210, it is convenient for the staff to connect the electrical control box 210 and the terminal block 220, thereby improving the wiring efficiency. At the same time, it can also shorten the length of the first wire 230 connecting the electrical control box 210 and the terminal block 220, thereby reducing the use cost of the first wire 230, and also reducing the space occupied by the first wire 230, thereby improving the space utilization rate inside the air conditioner housing 300.

[0074] In other words, this application can achieve the connection between the control box 210 and the terminal block 220 using the relatively short first wire 230.

[0075] Furthermore, since both the electrical control box 210 and the terminal block 220 are located on the front side of the air duct assembly 120, that is, both the electrical control box 210 and the terminal block 220 are located close to the front side of the air conditioner 1000, this application provides openings on both the front and rear sides of the air conditioner housing 300 to facilitate the connection of one end of the second wire 240, which is inserted into the air conditioner housing 300 through the rear opening, to the terminal block 220.

[0076] Specifically, in the process of connecting the second wire 240 and the terminal block 220, one end of the second wire 240 is first inserted into the air conditioner housing 300 through the rear opening, and then the staff connects one end of the second wire 240 to the terminal block 220 through the front opening 321 of the air conditioner 1000, so as to reduce the difficulty of connecting the second wire 240 and the terminal block 220 and further improve the wiring efficiency.

[0077] In other words, the air conditioner 1000 of this application has high space utilization, low wiring cost, and high wiring efficiency.

[0078] It is understandable that, compared with the prior art, the air conditioner 1000 of this application has a front opening 321 on the front side to facilitate the connection of the second wire 240 and the terminal block 220, thereby improving wiring efficiency; at the same time, placing the terminal block 220 close to the electrical control box 210 can reduce the wiring cost between the terminal block 220 and the electrical control box 210, and further improve wiring efficiency.

[0079] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a conduit 260 is provided inside the air conditioner housing 300. The conduit 260 is located on the side of the fresh air component 100 and extends from the rear side to the front side of the fresh air component 100. A wiring space 261 is defined within the conduit 260 (e.g., ...). Figure 6 As shown, the second wire 240 is adapted to pass through the wiring space 261. The second wire 240 extends from the rear side of the fresh air component 100 to the front side of the fresh air component 100 guided by the conduit 260. Since the terminal block 220, which needs to be connected to the second wire 240, is located on the front side of the fresh air component 100, this application extends the conduit 260 from the rear side of the fresh air component 100 to the front side of the fresh air component 100. In this way, guided by the conduit 260, it can be ensured that one end of the second wire 240 is also located on the front side of the fresh air component 100, thereby facilitating the connection of the second wire 240 to the terminal block 220.

[0080] Optionally, such as Figure 6 As shown, the conduit 260 is provided with a first connection hole 262. The conduit 260 is adapted to be connected to the fresh air component 100 through the first connection hole 262 to achieve a fixed connection between the conduit 260 and the fresh air component 100, thereby improving the structural stability of the conduit 260 and ensuring that the conduit 260 can effectively guide the second wire 240.

[0081] In a specific example, the conduit 260 is provided with a first connection hole 262, and the air duct assembly 120 is provided with a first connecting post that mates with the first connection hole 262. Fasteners such as bolts or screws pass through the first connection hole 262 and are connected to the first connecting post to achieve a fixed connection between the conduit 260 and the air duct assembly 120, that is, to achieve a fixed connection between the conduit 260 and the fresh air component 100.

[0082] Optionally, the second wire 240 is adapted to extend from the rear opening into the air conditioner housing 300 and pass through the wiring space 261. This facilitates the extension of the second wire 240, which is introduced into the air conditioner housing 300 from the rear opening, towards the front of the air conditioner housing 300, ensuring that the second wire 240 and the terminal block 220 can be connected through the front opening 321.

[0083] In the specific wiring process of the second wire 240, the rear cover plate 311 on the air conditioner housing 300 is first removed to expose the rear opening. At this time, the conduit 260 can be seen through the rear opening. In this way, the operator can insert the end of the second wire 240 connected to the terminal block 220 into the wiring space 261 of the conduit 260 through the rear opening. Then, push the end of the second wire 240 along the extension direction of the wiring space 261 until the end of the second wire 240 passes through the wiring space 261 and extends out from the end of the wiring space 261. At this time, the conduit 260 has completed guiding the second wire 240. The second wire 240 extends from the rear side of the fresh air component 100 to the front side of the fresh air component 100, so as to facilitate the subsequent connection of one end of the second wire 240 to the terminal block 220 through the front opening 321.

[0084] Furthermore, since the conduit 260 is fixed in position relative to the fresh air component 100 and the second wire 240 is threaded through the conduit 260, the conduit 260 not only guides the second wire 240, but also limits the position of the second wire 240, preventing the second wire 240 from shaking inside the air conditioner housing 300, thereby improving the positional stability of the second wire 240 and extending its service life. In addition, the conduit 260 can also protect part of the second wire 240 to further extend its service life.

[0085] In other words, the conduit 260 of this application can not only guide the second wire 240, but also fix the second wire 240 and protect the second wire 240.

[0086] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, a detachable bracket 340 is provided inside the air conditioner housing 300. The detachable bracket 340 is detachable from the air conditioner housing 300. When the detachable bracket 340 is in the installed state, it shields the electronic control component 200. When the detachable bracket 340 is in the disassembled state, it can be removed through the front opening 321. That is to say, the detachable bracket 340 can be installed inside the air conditioner housing 300 or removed relative to the air conditioner housing 300. When the detachable bracket 340 is installed inside the air conditioner housing 300, it shields the electronic control component 200. On the one hand, this prevents sparks generated by the electronic control component 200 during operation from splashing onto other structural components. In other words, the detachable bracket 340 can prevent the splashing of sparks generated by the electronic control component 200 during operation, thereby improving the safety of using the electronic control component 200. On the other hand, it can also prevent users from touching the electronic control component 200, thus avoiding accidental risks and further improving the safety of using the electronic control component 200. When the removable bracket 340 is removed from the air conditioner housing 300, the removable bracket 340 can be taken out from the front opening 321. At this time, the removable bracket 340 should not be obstructed by the electronic control component 200, so as to facilitate the maintenance or inspection of the electronic control component 200 by the staff and reduce the maintenance difficulty of the electronic control component 200.

[0087] In other words, by setting up a detachable bracket 340, this application can ensure the safety of the electronic control component 200 while reducing the maintenance difficulty of the electronic control component 200.

[0088] The aforementioned detachable bracket 340 is detachable from the air conditioner housing 300, meaning that the detachable bracket 340 is detachably connected to the air conditioner housing 300. This detachable connection can be a snap-fit, fastening, bolt connection, screw connection, etc., which are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be elaborated here.

[0089] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 7 As shown, the fresh air component 100 also includes a humidifying water tank 110, which is detachable. Since the fresh air component 100 is located within the air conditioner housing 300, it can be understood that the humidifying water tank 110 is detachably installed within the air conditioner housing 300, facilitating user installation, removal, and replacement of the humidifying water tank 110. The humidifying water tank 110 enables the fresh air component 100 of this application to have a humidifying function, which in turn enables the air conditioner 1000 to have a humidifying function, further optimizing the function of the air conditioner 1000 and improving the user experience.

[0090] Optionally, when the humidifying water tank 110 is in the installed state, that is, when the humidifying water tank 110 is installed inside the air conditioner housing 300, the humidifying water tank 110 covers at least a portion of the electronic control component 200. When the humidifying water tank 110 is separated from the air conditioner housing 300, the humidifying water tank 110 is suitable for removal through the front opening 321. In other words, this application is not limited to using the aforementioned detachable bracket 340 to cover the electronic control component 200; the functional component (humidifying water tank 110) in the fresh air component 100 can also be used to cover the electronic control component 200. This eliminates the need for a detachable bracket 340, thereby reducing the production cost of the air conditioner 1000 and improving the internal space utilization of the air conditioner 1000, facilitating the installation of other structural components.

[0091] When the humidifying water tank 110 is used to shield the electronic control component 200, the humidifying water tank 110 is installed inside the air conditioner housing 300 to shield at least a portion of the electronic control component 200. This prevents sparks generated by the electronic control component 200 during operation from splashing onto other structural components, thus improving the safety of using the electronic control component 200. It also prevents users from touching the electronic control component 200, further enhancing its safety. When the humidifying water tank 110 is separated from the air conditioner housing 300, it can be removed through the front opening 321 to expose the electronic control component 200, facilitating maintenance and inspection by personnel and reducing the difficulty of maintaining the electronic control component 200.

[0092] Optionally, such as Figure 8 As shown, the air conditioner housing 300 is provided with a detachable bracket 340 located between the humidifying water tank 110 and the electronic control component 200. When the detachable bracket 340 is in the installed state, the detachable bracket 340 blocks the electronic control component 200. When the detachable bracket 340 is in the disassembled state, the detachable bracket 340 is suitable for being taken out through the front opening 321. In other words, the air conditioner 1000 of this application can have only a detachable bracket 340, only a humidifying water tank 110, or both. When the air conditioner housing 300 contains both the detachable bracket 340 and the humidifying water tank 110, the detachable bracket 340 is located between the humidifying water tank 110 and the electronic control component 200. In this case, the detachable bracket 340 is mainly used to shield the electronic control component 200 to prevent sparks generated by the electronic control component 200 during operation from splashing onto other structural components, thereby improving the safety of the electronic control component 200 and preventing users from touching the electronic control component 200 and causing accidental risks. When it is necessary to repair or inspect the electronic control component 200, the detachable bracket 340 is removed from the air conditioner housing 300 and taken out from the front opening 321 to prevent the detachable bracket 340 from obstructing the electronic control component 200, thus facilitating the repair or inspection of the electronic control component 200 by personnel and reducing the maintenance difficulty of the electronic control component 200.

[0093] It should be noted that when the air conditioner housing 300 contains both a detachable bracket 340 and a humidifying water tank 110, since the detachable bracket 340 is located between the humidifying water tank 110 and the electronic control component 200, when the electronic control component 200 needs to be repaired or inspected, the staff needs to first separate the humidifying water tank 110 from the air duct assembly 120 and remove the humidifying water tank 110 through the front opening 321. Then, the detachable bracket 340 is removed from the air conditioner housing 300 and taken out through the front opening 321 to avoid the humidifying water tank 110 and the detachable bracket 340 obstructing the electronic control component 200, thereby facilitating the staff's repair or inspection of the electronic control component 200 and reducing the maintenance difficulty of the electronic control component 200.

[0094] Optionally, combined Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the front side of the detachable bracket 340 has a rearwardly recessed clearance groove 341, in which at least a portion of the humidifying water tank 110 is housed. This allows the detachable bracket 340 to shield the humidifying water tank 110, preventing sparks generated by the electronic control component 200 during operation from splashing onto the humidifying water tank 110, thereby extending the service life of the humidifying water tank 110. Simultaneously, because the detachable bracket 340 is positioned between the humidifying water tank 110 and the electronic control component 200, the clearance groove 341 on the front side of the detachable bracket 340 ensures that the detachable bracket 340 can rationally utilize the space between the humidifying water tank 110 and the electronic control component 200, preventing the humidifying water tank 110, electronic control component 200, and detachable bracket 340 from excessively occupying internal space in the air conditioner housing 300, thus improving the internal space utilization rate of the air conditioner housing 300.

[0095] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 10 and Figure 12 As shown, the terminal block 220 is mounted on the electrical control box 210. That is, both the terminal block 220 and the electrical control box 210 of this application are located on the front side of the air duct assembly 120. At the same time, the terminal block 220 is also mounted on the electrical control box 210 to further shorten the distance between the terminal block 220 and the electrical control box 210, that is, to further shorten the length of the first wire 230 connecting the electrical control box 210 and the terminal block 220, thereby further reducing the usage cost of the first wire 230. At the same time, by mounting the terminal block 220 on the electrical control box 210, the electrical control box 210 can support the terminal block 220 to improve the positional stability of the terminal block 220.

[0096] In addition, by installing the terminal block 220 on the electrical control box 210, there is no need to install other structural components to support the terminal block 220, thereby reducing the number of structural components inside the air conditioner housing 300 and reducing the operating cost of the air conditioner 1000.

[0097] Optionally, such as Figure 11 and Figure 13 As shown, the electrical control box 210 includes a box base 211 and a box cover 212. The box base 211 is installed on the air conditioner housing 300, and the box cover 212 cooperates with the box base 211 to form a mounting cavity 213. That is, the box base 211 is installed on the air conditioner housing 300, and the box cover 212 is installed on the box base 211 and together with the box base 211 defines the mounting cavity 213, thereby giving the electrical control box 210 of this application the mounting cavity 213.

[0098] In specific examples, such as Figure 13 As shown, one end of the box base 211 is open, and the box cover 212 is closed on the open part of the box base 211. The partial structure of the box cover 212 and the box base 211 is spaced apart to ensure that after the box cover 212 and the box base 211 are engaged, an installation cavity 213 can be formed between the box cover 212 and the box base 211.

[0099] In addition, installing the box base 211 on the air conditioner housing 300 can ensure the structural stability of the box base 211. Since the box cover 212 cooperates with the box base 211, the structurally stable box base 211 can support the box cover 212, thereby improving the structural stability of the box cover 212 and thus improving the structural stability of the entire electrical control box 210.

[0100] Optionally, such as Figure 13 As shown, the mounting cavity 213 is used to mount the circuit board 214. The terminal block 220 is located outside the mounting cavity 213 and is mounted on the cover 212. The control box 210 has an opening to allow passage of the first wire 230, and the inner end of the first wire 230 is connected to the circuit board 214. This allows the control box 210 and the terminal block 220 to be connected using the first wire 230.

[0101] The circuit board 214 is mainly used to receive the user's electrical signals and control the air conditioner 1000 to work.

[0102] It should be noted that when the circuit board 214 is installed in the mounting cavity 213, the housing 211 and the housing cover 212 cooperate to protect the circuit board 214, thereby extending the service life of the circuit board 214 and ensuring the safety of the circuit board 214 in use.

[0103] Meanwhile, the terminal block 220 is installed outside the mounting cavity 213, and an opening is provided on the electrical control box 210 to avoid the first wire 230. This ensures that the terminal block 220 can be connected to the electrical control box 210 normally, and also facilitates the connection of the second wire 240 to the terminal block 220.

[0104] Optionally, the opening can be formed as a U-shaped opening, a round opening, or an elliptical opening to make the peripheral wall of the opening smooth, so as to avoid the peripheral wall of the opening scratching the first wire 230, thereby extending the service life of the first wire 230 and improving the safety of the first wire 230 in use.

[0105] The aforementioned terminal block 220 is installed on the cover 212. In some examples, the terminal block 220 can be installed on the cover 212 by means of detachable connection such as screw connection or bolt connection; in other examples, the terminal block 220 can also be installed on the cover 212 by means of non-detachable connection such as welding or bonding. This application does not impose any specific limitations.

[0106] Optionally, such as Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, the air conditioner housing 300 includes a back panel 310 and support ribs 350 located on both sides of the back panel 310. One of the support ribs 350 and the housing 211 has a buckle 2111, and the other has a slot 351. The buckle 2111 engages with the slot 351. In other words, the fixed connection between the housing 211 and the air conditioner housing 300 is achieved through the cooperation between the housing 211 and the support rib 350 on the air conditioner housing 300. By setting the cooperation structure of the buckle 2111 and the slot 351, the buckle 2111 is engaged with the slot 351, thus connecting the housing 211 to the support rib 350, and consequently, to the air conditioner housing 300. This serves to fix the housing 211 and improve its structural stability.

[0107] In addition, the combination of the buckle 2111 and the slot 351 enables the detachable connection between the box base 211 and the air conditioner housing 300, reducing the difficulty of assembling and disassembling the box base 211, which in turn reduces the difficulty of assembling and disassembling the electronic control component 200, making it easier for staff to replace or repair the electronic control component 200.

[0108] In specific examples, such as Figure 16 As shown, the support rib 350 is provided with a slot 351, and the box base 211 is provided with a buckle 2111. The buckle 2111 on the box base 211 is engaged in the slot 351 on the support rib 350 to achieve a fixed connection between the box base 211 and the support rib 350.

[0109] Of course, in other examples, the support rib 350 may be provided with a buckle 2111 and the box base 211 may be provided with a slot 351. The buckle 2111 on the support rib 350 may be engaged in the slot 351 on the box base 211, which can also achieve a fixed connection between the box base 211 and the support rib 350.

[0110] Optionally, the support rib 350 and the box base 211 are connected by a first fastener. That is to say, the support rib 350 and the box base 211 are not limited to being connected by the above-mentioned buckle 2111 and slot 351, but can also be connected by the first fastener. This can also achieve a fixed connection between the box base 211 and the support rib 350 to ensure the structural stability of the box base 211.

[0111] In specific examples, such as Figure 16 As shown, the box base 211 is provided with a second connecting hole 2112, and the support rib 350 is provided with a second connecting post (not shown in the figure) that mates with the second connecting hole 2112. The first fastener passes through the second connecting hole 2112 and is fixedly connected to the second connecting post to achieve a fixed connection between the box base 211 and the support rib 350.

[0112] The first fastener can be a bolt or screw, the second connecting hole 2112 is a smooth hole, and the second connecting post is provided with an internal thread hole. The first fastener passes through the second connecting hole 2112, which is a smooth hole, and is fixedly connected to the internal thread hole of the second connecting post, thereby realizing the fixed connection between the box base 211 and the support rib 350.

[0113] In other examples, the support rib 350 and the box base 211 are not only connected by the aforementioned buckle 2111 and slot 351, but also by the first fastener, so as to increase the connection strength between the box base 211 and the support rib 350 and improve the structural stability of the box base 211.

[0114] Specifically, during the connection process between the box base 211 and the support rib 350, the box base 211 and the support rib 350 are initially positioned by the cooperation of the buckle 2111 and the slot 351. After the positioning is completed, the first fastener is used to fasten the connection, thereby achieving a stable connection between the box base 211 and the support rib 350.

[0115] Optionally, such as Figure 13 As shown, the terminal block 220 includes a terminal block bracket 221 and a terminal block 222 disposed on the terminal block bracket 221. The terminal block bracket 221 is mounted on the cover 212. This allows the terminal block 220 to be mounted on the cover 212, thereby achieving a fixed connection between the terminal block 220 and the electrical control box 210. The specific installation configuration of the terminal block bracket 221 and the cover 212 can be found in the above-described specific installation configuration of the terminal block 220 and the cover 212, and will not be repeated here.

[0116] Optionally, a cavity 270 is formed between the terminal block bracket 221 and the cover 212, and the outer end of the first wire 230 passes through the cavity 270 to connect to the terminal block 222. That is, the terminal block bracket 221 is mounted on the cover 212 and forms a cavity 270 with the cover 212. This cavity 270 is used to avoid the first wire 230, so as to ensure that one end of the first wire 230 can be connected to the terminal block 222, thereby realizing the connection between the first wire 230 and the terminal block 222, that is, ensuring that the electrical control box 210 and the terminal block 220 can be connected through the first wire 230.

[0117] In a specific example, the terminal block bracket 221 is mounted on the cover 212, and a portion of the structure of the terminal block bracket 221 is spaced apart from the cover 212, thereby forming a cavity 270 between the terminal block bracket 221 and the cover 212.

[0118] Optionally, combined Figure 10 and Figure 13 As shown, one end of the second wire 240 is connected to the terminal block 222, and the other end of the second wire 240 can be led out to the outside of the air conditioner housing 300, thereby realizing the wiring between the indoor unit and the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0119] Optionally, such as Figure 13 As shown, terminal 222 is connected to terminal bracket 221. Terminal bracket 221 is used to support terminal 222 to improve the stability of terminal 222, thereby ensuring that one end of the first wire 230 and one end of the second wire 240 can be stably connected to terminal 222.

[0120] Optionally, the terminal block 222 is connected to the terminal block bracket 221 by a fastening connector (screw or bolt, etc.) to achieve a detachable connection between the terminal block 222 and the terminal block bracket 221.

[0121] It should be noted that by forming a cavity 270 between the terminal block bracket 221 and the cover 212, part of the fastening connection between the terminal block 222 and the terminal block bracket 221 can extend into the cavity 270, thereby ensuring that the terminal block 222 can be stably connected to the terminal block bracket 221.

[0122] In other words, this application forms a cavity 270 between the terminal block bracket 221 and the cover 212. This cavity 270 can not only avoid the first wire 230, but also avoid the fasteners connecting the terminal block 222 and the terminal block bracket 221.

[0123] Optionally, such as Figure 13As shown, the terminal block 220 includes a terminal block bracket 221 and terminals 222 disposed on the terminal block bracket 221. The electrical control component 200 also includes a protective cover 280, which covers the terminals 222 and is mounted on the terminal block bracket 221. This can also be understood as the protective cover 280 being mounted on the terminal block bracket 221 and covering the terminals 222. The protective cover 280 serves to shield the terminals 222 and prevent users from contacting them, thereby further improving the safety of the electrical control component 200.

[0124] Optionally, the protective cover 280 can be installed on the terminal block bracket 221 by means of detachable connection such as screw connection or bolt connection to ensure the structural stability of the protective cover 280.

[0125] Optionally, such as Figure 10 As shown, the protective cover 280 is provided with a clearance opening 281. When the protective cover 280 is installed on the terminal block bracket 221, the clearance opening 281 forms a clearance channel between the protective cover 280 and the terminal block bracket 221. This clearance channel is used to avoid the second wire 240, so as to prevent the side wall of the protective cover 280 from squeezing the second wire 240, thereby avoiding damage to the second wire 240 by the protective cover 280 and extending the service life of the second wire 240.

[0126] Optionally, the sidewall of the clearance opening 281 is smoothly transitioned to prevent the sidewall of the clearance opening 281 from scratching the second wire 240, thereby further extending the service life of the second wire 240.

[0127] It should be noted that when the protective cover 280 is installed on the terminal block bracket 221, during the process of connecting the second wire 240 to the terminal block 220, first remove the rear cover 311 and panel 330 of the air conditioner housing 300 to expose the front opening 321 and rear opening of the air conditioner 1000. At this time, the worker can see the conduit 260 through the rear opening. Then, through the front opening 321, remove the humidifying water tank 110, the detachable bracket 340, and the protective cover 280 in sequence to expose the wiring terminal 222. In this way, the worker can connect the second wire 240 to the terminal block 220. One end of the wire is inserted into the wiring space 261 of the conduit 260 through the rear opening. Then, the second wire 240 is pushed and moved along the extension direction of the wiring space 261 until one end of the second wire 240 passes through the wiring space 261 and extends out from one end of the wiring space 261. At this time, the conduit 260 has completed guiding the second wire 240. The operator can see one end of the second wire 240 through the front opening 321. Then, the second wire 240 is connected to the terminal block 222 to achieve a fixed connection between the second wire 240 and the terminal block 222.

[0128] Optionally, such as Figure 16As shown, the terminal block bracket 221 is provided with a limiting member 2211. The limiting member 2211 is used to fix part of the structure of the second wire 240 to the terminal block bracket 221 to ensure that the part of the second wire 240 located near the terminal block bracket 221 is stable relative to the terminal block bracket 221. In other words, it ensures that the part of the second wire 240 is stable relative to the terminal 222, so as to prevent the second wire 240 from shaking relative to the terminal 222 and causing one end of the second wire 240 to fall off the terminal 222, thereby improving the reliability of the connection between the second wire 240 and the terminal 222.

[0129] In some embodiments of the present invention, the terminal block 220 is mounted on the air conditioner housing 300. That is, the terminal block 220 is not limited to being mounted on the electrical control box 210; the terminal block 220 can also be mounted on the air conditioner housing 300 to ensure the positional stability of the terminal block 220.

[0130] In a specific example, the terminal bracket 221 of the terminal block 220 can be connected to the support rib 350 to achieve a fixed connection between the terminal block 220 and the air conditioner housing 300.

[0131] Optionally, the terminal block 220 is mounted on a mounting bracket inside the air conditioner housing 300. This can be understood as the air conditioner housing 300 having an internal mounting bracket (not shown in the figure), on which the terminal block 220 is mounted to ensure the positional stability of the terminal block 220. This application does not limit the specific connection method of the terminal block 220, as long as it ensures that the terminal block 220 is located on the front side of the air duct assembly 120 and is close to the electrical control box 210.

[0132] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0133] Other components of the air conditioner 1000 according to embodiments of the present invention, such as the electrical control principle of the electrical control component 200, are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0134] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "embodiment," "example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0135] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: An air conditioner housing, wherein the front side of the air conditioner housing has a front opening; Fresh air component, the fresh air component is disposed inside the air conditioner housing, and includes a duct assembly defining a fresh air duct; An electronic control component is disposed inside the air conditioner housing and includes an electronic control box and a terminal block located at the front side of the air duct assembly. The terminal block is connected to the electronic control box via a first wire, and a second wire extending into the air conditioner housing is adapted to be connected to the terminal block through the front opening. The fresh air component also includes a humidifying water tank, which is detachably installed. When the humidifying water tank is installed, it covers at least part of the electronic control component. When the humidifying water tank is separated from the air conditioner housing, it is suitable for removal through the front opening. The air conditioner housing is provided with a detachable bracket located between the humidifying water tank and the electronic control component. When the detachable bracket is in the installed state, the detachable bracket covers the electronic control component. When the detachable bracket is in the disassembled state, the detachable bracket is adapted to be removed through the front opening. The front side of the detachable bracket has a rearwardly recessed clearance groove, and at least a portion of the humidifying water tank is housed in the clearance groove.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air conditioner housing is provided with a conduit, which is located on the side of the fresh air component and extends from the rear side of the fresh air component to the front side of the fresh air component. The conduit defines a wiring space, and the second wire is adapted to be run through the wiring space so as to be guided by the conduit from the rear side of the fresh air component to the front side of the fresh air component.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air conditioner housing has a rear opening on its rear side, and the second wire is adapted to extend into the air conditioner housing from the rear opening and pass through the wiring space.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The air conditioner housing includes a rear cover that can be detachably installed at the rear opening.

5. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The terminal block is mounted on the electrical control box.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The electrical control box includes a base and a cover. The base is installed on the air conditioner housing. The cover and the base cooperate to form a mounting cavity for mounting a circuit board. The terminal block is located outside the mounting cavity and is installed on the cover. The electrical control box has an opening to avoid the first wire. The inner end of the first wire is connected to the circuit board.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The air conditioner housing includes a back panel and supporting ribs located on both sides of the back panel. One of the supporting ribs and the housing is provided with a buckle, and the other is provided with a slot. The buckle is engaged with the slot. And / or, the supporting rib and the housing are connected by a first fastener.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The terminal block includes a terminal block bracket and a terminal block disposed on the terminal block bracket. The terminal block bracket is installed on the cover and forms a cavity between the bracket and the cover. The outer end of the first wire passes through the cavity to connect to the terminal block.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The terminal block includes a terminal block bracket and terminals disposed on the terminal block bracket. The electrical control component also includes a protective cover, which covers the terminals and is mounted on the terminal block bracket.

10. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The terminal block is installed on the air conditioner housing or on a mounting bracket inside the air conditioner housing.

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