Air conditioner outdoor unit and air conditioner

Abstract

This article provides an air conditioner outdoor unit and an air conditioner. The air conditioner outdoor unit includes: a housing, wherein a connecting pipe area is provided with a first refrigerant pipe interface group and a second refrigerant pipe interface group, and a wiring area is provided with a first communication line connection portion, wherein the first communication line connection portion and the first refrigerant pipe interface group are connected in a one-to-one correspondence with a first air conditioner indoor unit that transmits a first communication signal, and the first communication line connection portion transmits the first communication signal; a conversion module, wherein a second communication line connection portion is provided, wherein the second communication line connection portion and the second refrigerant pipe interface group are connected in a one-to-one correspondence with a second air conditioner indoor unit that transmits a second communication signal, and the second communication line connection portion transmits the second communication signal, and the conversion module converts the second communication signal into the first communication signal; and an electrical control box, which is electrically connected to the first communication line connection portion and the conversion module and responds to the received first communication signal. The air conditioner outdoor unit can be used simultaneously with the first and second air conditioner indoor units.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to but is not limited to the technical field of household appliances, and specifically refers to an air conditioner outdoor unit and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] For the North American market, users have two options for purchasing one-to-many air conditioners:

[0003] One option is to purchase a bundled, multi-unit air conditioner system. This system includes a first outdoor unit and multiple first indoor units. Each brand's bundled indoor units and the first outdoor units communicate using signals based on a specific protocol. Therefore, the bundled indoor units and the first outdoor units can be used together, but the communication signals for bundled, multi-unit air conditioners from different brands are not uniform.

[0004] Another option is to purchase a second air conditioner indoor unit and a second air conditioner outdoor unit that are sold separately. Both the second air conditioner indoor unit and the second air conditioner outdoor unit communicate via communication signals of the 24V communication protocol, so the second air conditioner indoor unit and the second air conditioner outdoor unit can also be used in conjunction with each other.

[0005] However, due to the limitation that the communication signal used by the bundled one-to-many air conditioner is generally different from the communication signal used by the second air conditioner indoor unit sold separately, the air conditioner outdoor unit of the bundled one-to-many air conditioner generally cannot be used in conjunction with the second air conditioner indoor unit sold separately. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present application provides an air-conditioning outdoor unit that can be used in conjunction with a first air-conditioning indoor unit and a second air-conditioning indoor unit at the same time.

[0007] The present application also provides an air conditioner.

[0008] The air-conditioning outdoor unit provided in an embodiment of the present application includes: a shell, provided with a connecting pipe area and a wiring area, the connecting pipe area is provided with at least one first refrigerant pipe interface group and at least one second refrigerant pipe interface group, the wiring area is provided with first communication line connection parts with the same number as the first refrigerant pipe interface groups, the first communication line connection parts and the first refrigerant pipe interface group are configured to be connected one-to-one with the first air-conditioning indoor unit that transmits the first communication signal, and the first communication line connection parts are configured to transmit the first communication signal; a conversion module, provided with second communication line connection parts with the same number as the second refrigerant pipe interface groups, the second communication line connection parts are provided in the wiring area, the second communication line connection parts and the second refrigerant pipe interface group are configured to be connected one-to-one with the second air-conditioning indoor unit that transmits the second communication signal, the second communication line connection parts are configured to transmit the second communication signal, and the conversion module is configured to convert the second communication signal and the first communication signal; and an electric control box, provided in the shell and electrically connected to the first communication line connection part and the conversion module, the electric control box being configured to respond according to the received first communication signal.

[0009] In some exemplary embodiments, each of the first refrigerant pipe interface groups includes a high-pressure valve interface and a low-pressure valve interface, and each of the second refrigerant pipe interface groups includes a high-pressure valve interface and a low-pressure valve interface.

[0010] In some exemplary embodiments, the first communication line connection portion and the first refrigerant pipe interface group include multiple groups, and the second communication line connection portion and the second refrigerant pipe interface group include multiple groups.

[0011] In some exemplary embodiments, the conversion module is further provided with a dial unit, which is located in the wiring area and electrically connected between the second communication line wiring portion and the conversion module.

[0012] In some exemplary embodiments, the dial unit and the second communication line connection portion are provided in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0013] In some exemplary embodiments, the wiring area is further provided with at least one first power line wiring portion, which is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the first communication line wiring portion and is electrically connected to the electrical control box; the conversion module is further provided with at least one second power line wiring portion, which is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the second communication line wiring portion and is electrically connected to the electrical control box.

[0014] In some exemplary embodiments, the wiring area is further provided with a first wiring seat, which is electrically connected to the electric control box and is configured to connect a power line.

[0015] In some exemplary embodiments, the right side plate of the shell is provided with a wiring port and a pipe port; the wiring port is provided with a terminal board, the wiring area is located on the right side of the terminal board, the conversion module is fixed to the right front part of the terminal board, the first terminal block is located below the conversion module, the part of the terminal board between the first terminal block and the conversion module is provided with a wire passing port, the conductive wire connecting the first terminal block and the electrical control box is passed through the wire passing port, the right rear part of the terminal board is provided with a mounting plate, the mounting plate is provided with at least one second terminal block, the second terminal block is electrically connected to the electrical control box, and the first communication line connection part is located in a one-to-one correspondence with the second terminal block; the pipe port is provided with a valve plate, the pipe area is located on the right side of the valve plate, the valve plate is provided with at least one first high and low pressure valve group and at least one second high and low pressure valve group, the first refrigerant pipe interface group is located in a one-to-one correspondence with the first high and low pressure valve group, and the second refrigerant pipe interface group is located in a one-to-one correspondence with the second high and low pressure valve group.

[0016] In some exemplary embodiments, the terminal board is provided with a convex bump protruding toward the right, the conversion module is fixed to the convex bump, and the wire passing port is located below the convex bump.

[0017] In some exemplary embodiments, the second communication signal is a communication signal of a 24V communication protocol.

[0018] In some exemplary embodiments, the conversion module includes: a box body, fixedly mounted on the side of the wiring area facing the outside of the shell, with the opening of the box body facing away from the wiring area; a conversion plate, disposed in the box body and provided with the second communication line wiring part; and a box cover, mounted on the box body, with an avoidance opening provided on the box cover at a position corresponding to the second communication line wiring part.

[0019] The air conditioner provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a first air conditioner indoor unit that transmits a first communication signal and an air conditioner outdoor unit as described in any of the above embodiments. The first refrigerant pipe interface group is connected to the refrigerant pipe group of the first air conditioner indoor unit in a one-to-one correspondence, and the first communication line connection part is connected to the communication line of the first air conditioner indoor unit that transmits the first communication signal in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0020] The air-conditioning outdoor unit provided in an embodiment of the present invention is sold bundled with the first air-conditioning indoor unit, and the first refrigerant pipe interface group is connected to the refrigerant pipe group of the first air-conditioning indoor unit in a one-to-one manner, and the first communication line connection part for transmitting the first communication signal is connected to the communication line for transmitting the first communication signal of the first air-conditioning indoor unit in a one-to-one manner, so that the air-conditioning outdoor unit and the first air-conditioning indoor unit are used in coordination; the second refrigerant pipe interface group is connected to the refrigerant pipe group of the second air-conditioning indoor unit in a one-to-one manner, and the second communication line connection part for transmitting the second communication signal is connected to the communication line for transmitting the second communication signal of the second air-conditioning indoor unit in a one-to-one manner, and the conversion module converts the second communication signal and the first communication signal during the communication between the electrical control box and the second communication line connection part, so that the air-conditioning outdoor unit and the second air-conditioning indoor unit are used in coordination; therefore, the air-conditioning outdoor unit of this scheme can be used in coordination with the first air-conditioning indoor unit and the second air-conditioning indoor unit at the same time.

[0021] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the description, or will be understood by practicing the present invention. The purpose and other advantages of the present invention can be realized and obtained through the structures particularly pointed out in the description and the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the air-conditioning outdoor unit according to some embodiments of the present application;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The right side structural diagram of the air conditioner outdoor unit is shown with the handle cover and water retaining cover removed;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is shown;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure after removing the right rear side panel;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the left side structure of the structure shown;

[0027] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the exploded structure from the left side view of the structure shown.

[0028] in, Figures 1 to 6 The correspondence between the reference numerals and component names is as follows:

[0029] 100 shell, 110 connecting pipe area, 120 wiring area, 130 first refrigerant pipe interface group, 140 second refrigerant pipe interface group, 152 wiring port, 151 connecting pipe port, 160 terminal board, 161 wire port, 162 convex bump, 170 mounting plate, 180 second terminal block, 190 valve plate, 200 conversion module, 210 box body, 220 conversion plate, 230 box cover, 231 avoidance port, 300 first terminal block, 400 hand-grip cover, 500 water retaining cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The principles and features of the present application are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only used to explain the present application and are not used to limit the scope of the present application.

[0031] The air conditioner outdoor unit provided in the embodiment of the present application is as follows Figures 1 to 6 As shown, it includes: a shell 100, the shell 100 is provided with a connecting area 110 and a wiring area 120, the connecting area 110 is provided with at least one first refrigerant pipe interface group 130 and at least one second refrigerant pipe interface group 140, the wiring area 120 is provided with the same number of first communication line connection parts as the first refrigerant pipe interface group 130, the first communication line connection parts and the first refrigerant pipe interface group 130 are arranged to be connected to the first air conditioner indoor unit that transmits the first communication signal in a one-to-one correspondence, and the first communication line connection parts are arranged to transmit the first communication signal; a conversion module 200, the conversion module 200 is provided with the same The second communication line connection parts of the two refrigerant pipe interface groups 140 are the same in number, and the second communication line connection parts are arranged in the connection area 120. The second communication line connection parts and the second refrigerant pipe interface group 140 are arranged to be connected one-to-one with the second air-conditioning indoor unit that transmits the second communication signal. The second communication line connection parts are arranged to transmit the second communication signal, and the conversion module 200 is arranged to convert the second communication signal and the first communication signal; and the electric control box, the electric control box is arranged in the shell 100, the first communication line connection part and the conversion module are both electrically connected to the electric control box, and the electric control box is arranged to respond according to the received first communication signal.

[0032] The air-conditioning outdoor unit is sold in a bundle with the first air-conditioning indoor unit, and the first refrigerant pipe interface group 130 is connected to the refrigerant pipe group of the first air-conditioning indoor unit in a one-to-one manner, and the first communication line connection part for transmitting the first communication signal is connected to the communication line of the first air-conditioning indoor unit in a one-to-one manner, so that the air-conditioning outdoor unit and the first air-conditioning indoor unit are used in conjunction with each other; the second refrigerant pipe interface group 140 is connected to the refrigerant pipe group of the second air-conditioning indoor unit in a one-to-one manner, and the second communication line connection part for transmitting the second communication signal is connected to the communication line of the second air-conditioning indoor unit in a one-to-one manner, and during the communication between the electrical control box and the second communication line connection part, the conversion module 200 converts the second communication signal and the first communication signal, so that the air-conditioning outdoor unit and the second air-conditioning indoor unit are used in conjunction with each other; therefore, the air-conditioning outdoor unit of this scheme can be used in conjunction with the first air-conditioning indoor unit and the second air-conditioning indoor unit at the same time.

[0033] Of course, it is also possible that the air-conditioning outdoor unit is only connected to the first air-conditioning indoor unit and is not connected to the second air-conditioning indoor unit, etc., and the purpose of this application can also be achieved. Its purpose does not deviate from the design concept of the present invention and will not be repeated here. It should all fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0034] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 As shown, the first communication line connection part and the first refrigerant pipe interface group 130 include multiple groups, so that one air conditioner outdoor unit can be used in conjunction with multiple first air conditioner indoor units at the same time. The multiple groups can be two groups, three groups or four groups, etc., which can all achieve the purpose of this application. Its purpose does not deviate from the design concept of the present invention and will not be repeated here. They should all fall within the scope of protection of this application. It can be, for example Figure 2 As shown, the first communication line connection part includes four parts, namely A1, B1, C1, and D1; the first refrigerant pipe interface group 130 includes four parts, namely A2, B2, C2, and D2; A1 and A2 form a group, B1 and B2 form a group, C1 and C2 form a group, and D1 and D2 form a group; the first air-conditioning indoor unit includes four parts, namely M, N, P, and Q; M is connected with A1 and A2, N is connected with B1 and B2, P is connected with C1 and C2, and Q is connected with D1 and D2.

[0035] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 As shown, the second communication line connection part and the second refrigerant pipe interface group 140 include multiple groups, so that one air conditioner outdoor unit can be used in conjunction with multiple second air conditioner indoor units at the same time. The multiple groups can be two groups, three groups or four groups, etc., which can all achieve the purpose of this application. Its purpose does not deviate from the design concept of the present invention and will not be repeated here. They should all fall within the scope of protection of this application. It can be that the second communication line connection part includes two (not shown in the figure) A3 and B3. Figure 2As shown, the second refrigerant pipe interface group 140 includes two, A4 and B4, A3 and A4 form a group, B3 and B4 form a group, and the second air conditioner indoor unit includes two, X and Y, X is connected to A3 and A4, and Y is connected to B3 and B4.

[0036] In some examples, the conversion module 200 is also provided with a dial unit (not shown in the figure), which is located in the wiring area 120 and electrically connected between the second communication line wiring part and the conversion module 200. The installer dials the dial unit according to the second air-conditioning indoor unit, so that the heat pump system composed of the air-conditioning outdoor unit and the second air-conditioning indoor unit has better operating performance.

[0037] In some embodiments, the dial units and the second communication line connection portions are provided in a one-to-one correspondence, and each second communication line connection portion is electrically connected to the conversion module 200 via a dial unit. The installer dials the corresponding dial unit for each second air conditioner indoor unit to ensure that the heat pump system composed of the air conditioner outdoor unit and each second air conditioner indoor unit has better operating performance. The dial unit can be configured as a dial switch.

[0038] In some examples, such as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the wiring area 120 is further provided with at least one first power line connection portion (including a positive connection portion and a negative connection portion). The first power line connection portion is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the first communication line connection portion and is electrically connected to the electrical control box. The first power line connection portion is configured to be connected in a one-to-one correspondence with the first air conditioner indoor unit (including the positive power supply line and the negative power supply line). The conversion module 200 is further provided with at least one second power line connection portion (including a positive connection portion and a negative connection portion). The second power line connection portion is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the second communication line connection portion and is electrically connected to the electrical control box. The second power line connection portion is configured to be connected in a one-to-one correspondence with the second air conditioner indoor unit (including the positive power supply line and the negative power supply line). In this solution, the currents of the first power line connection portion and the second power line connection portion do not overlap.

[0039] In some examples, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the wiring area 120 is also provided with a first wiring seat 300, which is electrically connected to the electric control box and is configured to connect a power line. The AC power supply is electrically connected to the first wiring seat 300 through the power line to supply power to the electric control box. The electric control box then supplies power to the first air conditioner indoor unit and the second air conditioner indoor unit through the first power line connection part and the second power line connection part respectively.

[0040] In some embodiments, as Figures 2 to 6As shown, the right side plate of the shell 100 is provided with a wiring port 152 and a pipe port 151; a terminal board 160 is provided at the wiring port 152 in the shell 100, the wiring area 120 is located on the right side of the terminal board 160, the conversion module 200 is fixed to the right front part of the terminal board 160, the first wiring seat 300 is located below the conversion module 200, and the part of the terminal board 160 between the first wiring seat 300 and the conversion module 200 is provided with a wire opening 161, the conductive wire connecting the first wiring seat 300 and the electric control box is passed through the wire opening 161, and the conductive wire is fixed through the wire opening 161, and the right rear part of the terminal board 160 is provided with a mounting plate 170, and the mounting plate 170 is provided with at least one second wiring seat 180, and the second wiring seat 180 is electrically connected to the electric control box. The first communication line connection part is located one-to-one at the second wiring seat 180, and the first power line connection part is also located one-to-one at the second wiring seat 180. Alternatively, the communication line between the electric control box and the first air conditioner indoor unit may transmit signals via a communication signal of a current loop communication protocol, that is, the first communication signal is a communication signal of a current loop communication protocol.

[0041] Furthermore, if Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the connecting pipe port 151 is provided with a valve plate 190, the connecting pipe area 110 is located on the right side of the valve plate 190, the valve plate 190 is provided with at least one first high and low pressure valve group and at least one second high and low pressure valve group, the first refrigerant pipe interface group 130 is located in the first high and low pressure valve group in a one-to-one correspondence, and the second refrigerant pipe interface group 140 is located in the second high and low pressure valve group in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0042] Among them, such as Figure 2 As shown, each first refrigerant pipe interface group 130 includes a high-pressure valve interface and a low-pressure valve interface, each first high-low pressure valve group includes a first high-pressure valve and a first low-pressure valve, the first high-pressure valve has a high-pressure valve interface, the first low-pressure valve has a low-pressure valve interface, and each first air-conditioning indoor unit refrigerant pipe group has two refrigerant pipes; as shown Figure 2 As shown, each second refrigerant pipe interface group 140 includes a high-pressure valve interface and a low-pressure valve interface, each second high-low pressure valve group includes a second high-pressure valve and a second low-pressure valve, the second high-pressure valve has a high-pressure valve interface, the second low-pressure valve has a low-pressure valve interface, and each second air-conditioning indoor unit's refrigerant pipe group has two refrigerant pipes.

[0043] Furthermore, if Figure 6 As shown, the terminal board 160 is provided with a convex bump 162 protruding toward the right, the conversion module 200 is located on the right side of the convex bump 162 and is fixed on the convex bump 162 , and the wire passing port 161 is located below the convex bump 162 .

[0044] Furthermore, if Figure 1As shown, a finger cover 400 is provided at the wiring port 152, which is located on the right side of the shell 100 and covers the wiring port 152. A water retaining cover 500 is provided at the pipe connection port, which is located on the right side of the shell 100 and covers the first refrigerant pipe interface group 130 and the second refrigerant pipe interface group 140.

[0045] In some embodiments, the second communication signal is a communication signal of a 24V communication protocol, and the second communication line connection portion is a second communication line interface for transmitting the communication signal of the 24V communication protocol.

[0046] In some examples, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the conversion module 200 includes: a box body 210, which is fixed to the right side of the terminal board 160, with the opening of the box body 210 facing right; a conversion plate 220, which is arranged in the box body 210 and is provided with a second communication line interface, and the conversion plate is configured to match the control information of the electric control box with the control information of the second air-conditioning indoor unit; and a box cover 230, which is installed on the box body 210, and a avoidance opening 231 is provided on the box cover 230 corresponding to the position of the second communication line connection part and the position of the second power line connection part, so that the installer can connect the second communication line connection part and the second power line connection part without removing the box cover 230, and the wiring operation between the conversion plate 220 and the second air-conditioning indoor unit is simpler. Among them, the front part of the conversion module 200 is hidden in the shell 100 (that is, the front part of the conversion module 200 is in front of the wiring port 152), and is provided with a wiring structure for wiring with the electrical control box. A avoidance opening 231 is also provided on the box cover 230 at a position corresponding to the wiring structure, so that the operator can wire the wiring structure without removing the box cover 230, and the wiring operation of the conversion board 220 and the electrical control box is simpler.

[0047] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the shell 100 is provided with two hooks and a through hole, and the convex bump 162 is provided with two hanging holes and a screw hole. The two hooks are hooked in the two hanging holes, and then a screw is passed through the through hole and screwed into the screw hole. This solution makes it easier to fix the box body 210.

[0048] The air conditioner provided in the embodiment of the present application (not shown in the figure) includes a first air conditioner indoor unit that transmits a first communication signal and an air conditioner outdoor unit as described in any of the above embodiments. The first refrigerant pipe interface group 130 is connected to the refrigerant pipe group of the first air conditioner indoor unit in a one-to-one correspondence, and the first communication line connection part is connected to the communication line of the first air conditioner indoor unit that transmits the first communication signal in a one-to-one correspondence to realize communication connection.

[0049] This air conditioner has all the advantages of the air conditioner outdoor unit provided by any of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0050] To sum up, the air-conditioning outdoor unit provided by the embodiment of the present invention is sold in a bundle with the first air-conditioning indoor unit, the first refrigerant pipe interface group is connected to the refrigerant pipe group of the first air-conditioning indoor unit in a one-to-one manner, and the first communication line connection part for transmitting the first communication signal is connected to the communication line for transmitting the first communication signal of the first air-conditioning indoor unit in a one-to-one manner, so that the air-conditioning outdoor unit and the first air-conditioning indoor unit are used in coordination; the second refrigerant pipe interface group is connected to the refrigerant pipe group of the second air-conditioning indoor unit in a one-to-one manner, and the second communication line connection part for transmitting the second communication signal is connected to the communication line for transmitting the second communication signal of the second air-conditioning indoor unit in a one-to-one manner, and the conversion module converts the second communication signal and the first communication signal during the communication between the electrical control box and the second communication line connection part, so that the air-conditioning outdoor unit and the second air-conditioning indoor unit are used in coordination; therefore, the air-conditioning outdoor unit of this scheme can be used in coordination with the first air-conditioning indoor unit and the second air-conditioning indoor unit at the same time.

[0051] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0052] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0053] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0054] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0055] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0056] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations on the present application. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An air conditioner outdoor unit, characterized in that: include: The housing is provided with a connecting pipe area and a wiring area, the connecting pipe area is provided with at least one first refrigerant pipe interface group and at least one second refrigerant pipe interface group, the wiring area is provided with the same number of first communication line connection parts as the first refrigerant pipe interface groups, the first communication line connection parts and the first refrigerant pipe interface groups are configured to be connected in a one-to-one correspondence with the first air conditioner indoor units that transmit the first communication signal, and the first communication line connection parts are configured to transmit the first communication signal; a conversion module having the same number of second communication line connection portions as the second refrigerant pipe interface groups, the second communication line connection portions being located in the connection area, the second communication line connection portions and the second refrigerant pipe interface groups being configured to be connected one-to-one with the second air conditioner indoor units that transmit the second communication signal, the second communication line connection portions being configured to transmit the second communication signal, and the conversion module being configured to convert the second communication signal into the first communication signal; and The electric control box is disposed in the housing and is electrically connected to the first communication line connection portion and the conversion module. The electric control box is configured to respond according to the received first communication signal.

2. The air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the first refrigerant pipe interface groups includes a high-pressure valve interface and a low-pressure valve interface, and each of the second refrigerant pipe interface groups includes a high-pressure valve interface and a low-pressure valve interface.

3. The air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first communication line connection portion and the first refrigerant pipe interface group include multiple groups, and the second communication line connection portion and the second refrigerant pipe interface group include multiple groups.

4. The air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conversion module is further provided with a dial unit, which is located in the wiring area and electrically connected between the second communication line wiring portion and the conversion module.

5. The air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: The dial unit and the second communication line connection part are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

6. The air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wiring area is also provided with at least one first power line wiring portion, which is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the first communication line wiring portion and is electrically connected to the electrical control box. The conversion module is also provided with at least one second power line wiring portion, which is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the second communication line wiring portion and is electrically connected to the electrical control box.

7. The air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wiring area is further provided with a first wiring seat, which is electrically connected to the electric control box and is configured to connect a power line.

8. The air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 7, characterized in that: The right side plate of the shell is provided with a wiring port and a pipe port; The wiring port is provided with a terminal board, the wiring area is located on the right side of the terminal board, the conversion module is fixed to the right front part of the terminal board, the first wiring seat is located below the conversion module, the portion of the terminal board between the first wiring seat and the conversion module is provided with a wire pass-through port, the conductive wire connecting the first wiring seat and the electric control box is passed through the wire pass-through port, the right rear part of the terminal board is provided with a mounting plate, the mounting plate is provided with at least one second wiring seat, the second wiring seat is electrically connected to the electric control box, and the first communication line connection portion is located in a one-to-one correspondence with the second wiring seat; The connecting pipe port is provided with a valve plate, the connecting pipe area is located on the right side of the valve plate, the valve plate is provided with at least one first high and low pressure valve group and at least one second high and low pressure valve group, the first refrigerant pipe interface group is located in the first high and low pressure valve group in a one-to-one correspondence, and the second refrigerant pipe interface group is located in the second high and low pressure valve group in a one-to-one correspondence.

9. The air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 8, characterized in that: The terminal board is provided with a convex bump protruding toward the right, the conversion module is fixed to the convex bump, and the wire passing port is located below the convex bump.

10. The air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second communication signal is a communication signal of a 24V communication protocol.

11. The air conditioner outdoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The conversion module includes: a box body, fixedly arranged on a side of the wiring area facing the outside of the shell, with the opening of the box body facing away from the wiring area; a conversion board, disposed in the box body and provided with the second communication line connection portion; and The box cover is mounted on the box body, and a relief opening is provided on the box cover at a position corresponding to the second communication line connection portion.

12. An air conditioner, characterized in that: It includes a first air-conditioning indoor unit that transmits a first communication signal and an air-conditioning outdoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 11, the first refrigerant pipe interface group is connected to the refrigerant pipe group of the first air-conditioning indoor unit in a one-to-one correspondence, and the first communication line connection part is connected to the communication line of the first air-conditioning indoor unit that transmits the first communication signal in a one-to-one correspondence.

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