Air conditioner casing

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and in particular to an air conditioner housing. An air conditioner housing comprises: a corner post. An L-shape is formed by connecting a first plate and a second plate, and a corner post ventilation hole is provided on at least the first plate, and the shape of the corner post ventilation hole is consistent with the shape of the first plate. An air conditioner housing of the present invention has the following advantages: corner post ventilation holes are provided on the corner posts connected to the side wall panels of the air conditioner outer housing, the corner posts are composed of a first plate and a third plate, and a first corner post ventilation hole and a second corner post ventilation hole are provided respectively, and the corner post ventilation holes are consistent with the shape of the bent plate, and the corner post ventilation holes are divided into a plurality of small ventilation holes by a plurality of reinforcing ribs, and the area of the corner post ventilation holes accounts for 25% to 60% of the bent plate, which increases the air intake, improves the heat exchange effect of the heat exchanger, and improves the working efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and in particular to an air conditioner casing. Background Art

[0002] Air conditioners have become an indispensable appliance in people's lives and work. As people's quality of life improves, users' expectations for air conditioner quality are also increasing. Air conditioners require ventilation to operate, and the amount of air entering directly affects their temperature regulation effectiveness. Currently, the columns on both sides of the side panels of air conditioner outdoor units are typically solid and large. This structure blocks incoming air during operation, reducing air intake, impacting the heat exchange efficiency of the heat exchanger, and ultimately reducing operating power. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide an air-conditioning housing, in which corner column ventilation holes are arranged on the corner columns connected to the side wall panels at the four corners of the air-conditioning outdoor unit housing, and the corner columns are composed of a first plate member and a third plate member, and a first corner column ventilation hole and a second corner column ventilation hole are respectively arranged on the first plate member and the third plate member, and each corner column ventilation hole conforms to the shape of each bent plate, and each corner column ventilation hole is divided into multiple small ventilation holes by arranging multiple reinforcing ribs, and the area of each corner column ventilation hole accounts for 25% to 60% of each bent plate, which solves the problem that when the air-conditioning outdoor unit is running, the incoming air is blocked by the structure, the air intake volume is reduced, the heat exchange efficiency of the heat exchanger is affected, and ultimately the working power is reduced.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is achieved as follows:

[0005] An air conditioner housing, comprising:

[0006] The corner post is connected to the first plate and the second plate to form an L shape, and a corner post ventilation hole is provided on at least the first plate, and the shape of the corner post ventilation hole is consistent with the shape of the first plate.

[0007] Furthermore, the first plate and the second plate are integrally formed by bending;

[0008] A third plate is formed at the L-shaped connection portion, forming an angle with the first plate and the second plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the two ends of the first plate are narrower than the middle portion;

[0010] The two ends of the third plate are wider than the middle portion.

[0011] Further, the corner post ventilation hole at least includes a first corner post ventilation hole provided on the first plate;

[0012] The ventilation portion includes at least a first ventilation portion, and the first corner column ventilation hole is provided in the first ventilation portion;

[0013] The first corner column ventilation hole has the same shape as that of the first plate.

[0014] Furthermore, the corner post ventilation hole further comprises a second corner post ventilation hole provided on the third plate;

[0015] The ventilation portion further includes a second ventilation portion, and the second corner column ventilation hole is provided in the second ventilation portion;

[0016] The second corner column ventilation hole has the same shape as that of the third plate.

[0017] Furthermore, the ventilation portion and the ventilation hole form a step shape in the thickness direction.

[0018] Furthermore, the area of the corner column ventilation holes accounts for 25% to 60% of the area of the corner column.

[0019] Furthermore, the distance between the upper edge of the corner post ventilation hole and the upper edge of the ventilation portion, and the distance between the lower edge of the corner post ventilation hole and the lower edge of the ventilation portion are 2 to 5 mm;

[0020] The distance between the two side edges of the corner column ventilation hole and the two side edges of the ventilation part is 10 to 15 mm.

[0021] Furthermore, a plurality of reinforcing ribs are respectively provided in the first corner post ventilation hole and the second corner post ventilation hole, and the first corner post ventilation hole and the second corner post ventilation hole are respectively divided into a plurality of small ventilation holes from top to bottom by the reinforcing ribs.

[0022] Furthermore, at least two of the small ventilation holes near the two ends are trapezoidal, and at least one of the small ventilation holes in the middle is roughly rectangular.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the air conditioner housing of the present invention has the following advantages:

[0024] The advantage of this technical solution is that corner post ventilation holes are provided on the corner posts connected to the side wall panels at the four corners of the air-conditioning outdoor unit housing, and the corner posts are composed of a first plate member and a third plate member, and a first corner post ventilation hole and a second corner post ventilation hole are respectively provided on the first plate member and the third plate member, and each corner post ventilation hole conforms to the shape of each bent plate, and each corner post ventilation hole is divided into multiple small ventilation holes by providing a plurality of reinforcing ribs, and the area of each corner post ventilation hole accounts for 25% to 60% of each bent plate. When the air-conditioning outdoor unit is running, the air intake volume is increased, the heat exchange effect of the heat exchanger is improved, and the working efficiency is improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The accompanying drawings, which constitute part of the present invention, are provided to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are provided to explain the present invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 A perspective view of an air conditioner housing according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 A front view of an air conditioner housing according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 The air conditioner housing according to the embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 Magnified view of part A.

[0029] Description of reference numerals:

[0030] 100-corner post, 110-first plate, 111-first corner post vent, 120-third plate, 121-second corner post vent, 130-reinforcement rib, 200-side wall plate, 210-side wall plate vent a1-upper margin of corner post vent, a2-lower margin of corner post vent, b-left and right margins of corner post vent. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features therein may be combined with each other.

[0032] In the present invention, the descriptions involving "first," "second," "upper," and "lower," etc. are for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first," "second," "upper," and "lower" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments may be combined with each other, but this must be based on the fact that they can be implemented by a person of ordinary skill in the art. When the technical solutions between the embodiments can be combined, they are all within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

[0033] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with embodiments.

[0034] like Figure 1As shown, an air conditioner casing includes sidewall panels 200 and corner posts 100. Sidewall panels 200 include two opposing side panels and a front panel. Multiple sidewall panel vents 210 are provided on sidewall panels 200. The corner posts 100 connect the side panels and the front panel. Ventilation portions are provided on the corner posts 100. An L-shaped structure is formed by connecting a first panel and a second panel. Corner post vents are provided on the vents on at least the first panel. The shape of the corner post vents matches the shape of the first panel.

[0035] The air conditioner housing is formed by side panels 200. These panels preferably include two opposing side panels, a front panel, and a rear panel. The front and rear panels are connected at both ends by a side panel, forming the housing's side panels. Corner posts 100 connect the front and side panels, and the rear and side panels, respectively. Side panel vents are provided on the side panels 200 to allow air to enter during operation. However, the four corner posts 100 would block air flow. Therefore, ventilation sections are provided on the corner posts 100, each with corner post vents. The shape of the corner post vents matches the shape of the corner posts 100.

[0036] As an embodiment, the side wall plate 200 is integrally formed, and the four surfaces of the shell side wall plate 200 are formed by bending a single plate, and the corner column 100 is a transition portion between two adjacent bent plates.

[0037] By providing ventilation holes on the corner posts 100 , the air intake of the air conditioner outer shell is increased, the air intake is increased, the heat exchange effect of the heat exchanger is improved, and the working efficiency is improved.

[0038] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, the first plate 110 and the second plate are integrally formed by bending, and a third plate 120 is formed at the L-shaped connection portion to form an angle with the first plate 110 and the second plate.

[0039] The corner post 100 is preferably an L-shaped sheet metal part that is bent to form an integrally formed first plate 110 and third plate 120. The first plate 110 and the third plate 120 are respectively connected to the adjacent side plates and the front panel, or the first plate 110 and the third plate 120 are respectively connected to the adjacent side plates and the rear panel.

[0040] As described above, as an embodiment, the side wall plate 200 is integrally formed, and when bent, the transition portion between two adjacent bent plates is bent into the first plate 110 and the third plate 120 .

[0041] As another embodiment, in order to facilitate manufacturing and subsequent routine maintenance, the corner posts 100 are integrally formed with the side panels, and the front panel and the corner posts 100 are detachably connected.

[0042] As a third embodiment, the shell includes a frame, including a rectangular upper frame and a lower frame, the corners of the rectangle are connected between the upper frame and the lower frame through corner posts 100, and the two opposite side panels, the front panel and the rear panel are detachably connected to the two corner posts 100 respectively.

[0043] In addition, other structures may be used to form the side wall plate 200 of the shell.

[0044] As an embodiment, the two ends of the first plate 110 are narrower than the middle portion, and the two ends of the third plate 200 are wider than the middle portion.

[0045] According to the structure of the air conditioner, the first plate 110 of the four corner posts 100 is made into a shape with narrow ends and wide in the middle. The third plate 120 is just the opposite of the first plate, with wide ends and narrow in the middle.

[0046] Furthermore, the corner post ventilation holes include at least a first corner post ventilation hole 111 provided on the first plate 110. The ventilation portion includes at least a first ventilation portion, and the first corner post ventilation hole 111 is provided in the first ventilation portion. The first corner post ventilation hole 111 has the same shape as the first plate 110.

[0047] A first corner column ventilation hole 111 is provided on the first plate 110 to increase the overall air intake volume.

[0048] Similarly, the corner post ventilation holes further include a second corner post ventilation hole 121 provided on the third plate 120. The ventilation portion further includes a second ventilation portion, and the second corner post ventilation hole 121 is provided in the second ventilation portion. The second corner post ventilation hole 121 has the same shape as the third plate 120.

[0049] Second corner post vents 121 are also provided on the third plate 120, further increasing the amount of air flowing in. The first corner post vents 111 and the second corner post vents 121 are of the same shape as the first plate 110 and the third plate 120, respectively, ensuring maximum air flow.

[0050] Furthermore, the ventilation portion and the ventilation hole form a step shape in the thickness direction.

[0051] The corner post 100 is strengthened by forming the area around the ventilation hole into a stepped shape, thereby preventing the strength of the corner post 100 from being reduced due to the opening of the hole.

[0052] Furthermore, the area of the corner post ventilation holes accounts for 25% to 60% of the area of the corner post 100 .

[0053] To ensure the strength of corner post 100, the ratio of the area of corner post ventilation holes to the area of corner post 100 must be controlled within a certain range. In one embodiment, the area of the corner post ventilation holes accounts for 25% to 60% of the area of the bent plate. Preferably, the area of first corner post ventilation holes 111 accounts for approximately 30% of the area of first plate 110, and the area of second corner post ventilation holes 121 accounts for approximately 60% of the area of third plate 120.

[0054] Furthermore, the distance a1 between the upper edge of the corner post ventilation hole and the upper edge of the ventilation portion, and the distance a2 between the lower edge of the corner post ventilation hole and the lower edge of the ventilation portion are 2-5 mm. Preferably, a1=a2=a, and the distance b between the side edges of the corner post ventilation hole and the side edges of the ventilation portion is 10-15 mm.

[0055] To further ensure the strength of corner post 100, the width of the ventilation area surrounding the corner post vent hole must also be controlled within a preset range. As an example, the distance a between the upper edge of the corner post vent hole and the upper edge of the ventilation area, and the distance a between the lower edge of the corner post vent hole and the lower edge of the ventilation area, are both a = 3 mm. The distance b between the side edges of the corner post vent hole and the side edges of the ventilation area are both b = 12 mm. The specific dimensions need to be determined based on the structural strength of corner post 100.

[0056] Furthermore, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 130 are respectively provided in the first corner post ventilation hole 111 and the second corner post ventilation hole 121, and the first corner post ventilation hole 111 and the second corner post ventilation hole 121 are respectively divided into a plurality of small ventilation holes from top to bottom by the reinforcing ribs 130.

[0057] In order to further enhance the strength of the corner post 100 , the first corner post ventilation hole 111 and the second corner post ventilation hole 121 are separated into a plurality of small ventilation holes by providing a plurality of reinforcing ribs 130 .

[0058] Furthermore, at least two of the small ventilation holes near the two ends are trapezoidal, and at least one of the small ventilation holes in the middle is roughly rectangular.

[0059] The widths of the end portions of the first plate 110 and the third plate 120 are different from those of the middle portion. The middle portion is roughly rectangular. Therefore, the through holes near the upper and lower ends are trapezoidal, and the through holes in the middle portion are roughly rectangular.

[0060] As an embodiment, the through holes on the corner post 100 can also be composed of multiple small holes. The shapes of the small holes can be rectangular, circular, triangular, diamond, irregular, or a combination of various shapes. On the basis of ensuring sufficient strength of the corner post 100, as many through holes as possible are provided to ensure sufficient ventilation. The total area of all through holes in each panel accounts for 25% to 60% of the panel.

[0061] Other embodiments of the present invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present invention that follow the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by the following claims.

[0062] It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the exact construction described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An air conditioner housing, characterized in that: include: A corner post (100) is formed into an L-shape by connecting a first plate (110) and a second plate, and a corner post ventilation hole is provided on at least the first plate (110), and the shape of the corner post ventilation hole is consistent with the outer shape of the first plate (110); The first plate (110) and the second plate are integrally formed by bending; A third plate (120) is formed at the L-shaped connection portion, forming an angle with the first plate (110) and the second plate respectively; The two ends of the first plate (110) are narrower than the middle portion; The two ends of the third plate (120) are wider than the middle portion; The corner post ventilation holes at least include a first corner post ventilation hole (111) provided on the first plate (110); A ventilation portion is provided on the corner post (100), the ventilation portion at least comprising a first ventilation portion, and the first corner post ventilation hole (111) is provided in the first ventilation portion; The first corner column ventilation hole (111) has the same shape as the first plate (110); The corner post ventilation hole further comprises a second corner post ventilation hole (121) provided on the third plate (120); The ventilation portion further comprises a second ventilation portion, and the second corner column ventilation hole (121) is provided in the second ventilation portion; The second corner column ventilation hole (121) has the same shape as the third plate (120).

2. The air conditioner casing according to claim 1, wherein The ventilation portion and the ventilation hole form a step shape in a thickness direction.

3. The air conditioner casing according to claim 2, wherein: The area of the corner column ventilation holes accounts for 25% to 60% of the area of the corner column.

4. The air conditioner casing according to claim 3, wherein: The distance (a1) between the upper edge of the corner post ventilation hole and the upper edge of the ventilation portion, and the distance (a2) between the lower edge of the corner post ventilation hole and the lower edge of the ventilation portion are 2 to 5 mm; The distance (b) between the two side edges of the corner column ventilation hole and the two side edges of the ventilation part is 10 to 15 mm.

5. The air conditioner casing according to claim 4, characterized in that A plurality of reinforcing ribs (130) are respectively provided in the first corner post ventilation hole (111) and the second corner post ventilation hole (121), and the first corner post ventilation hole (111) and the second corner post ventilation hole (121) are respectively divided into a plurality of small ventilation holes from top to bottom by the reinforcing ribs (130).

6. The air conditioner casing according to claim 5, characterized in that At least two of the small ventilation holes near the two ends are trapezoidal, and at least one of the small ventilation holes in the middle is rectangular.

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