Air deflector assembly structure of indoor unit of air conditioner

Abstract

The invention discloses an air deflector assembly structure of an indoor unit of an air conditioner, which relates to the technical field of hanging air conditioners and comprises a female buckle and a male buckle capable of being inserted into the female buckle. An open slot is formed in the female buckle; the male buckle comprises a base body and an elastic body which is fixed at one end of the base body and extends outwards; the elastic body can be clamped into the open slot from the notch of the open slot; the elastic body comprises a plurality of stand columns, one ends of the stand columns are fixed to the base body, and the other ends of the stand columns are suspended. A stop structure is arranged between the open groove and the elastic body and comprises a stop groove and a limiting block inserted into the stop groove. One of the stop groove and the limiting block is arranged on the groove wall of the open groove, and the other one is arranged on the elastic body. The installation steps are simplified, the installation efficiency is improved, the integrity of the air deflector in the installation process is ensured, damage is avoided, and therefore the overall quality of air conditioner products and the user experience are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of wall mounted air conditioners, and in particular to an air guide plate assembly structure for an indoor unit of an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] When installing the air guide plate of the indoor unit of a traditional air conditioner, first insert the left end of the air guide plate into the base sleeve, then pull the other right end of the air guide plate hard to shorten its length through its own deformation, and then insert the right hole of the air guide plate into the base motor sleeve. This assembly method has the following problems: 1. Pulling the air guide plate is complicated, time-consuming and labor-intensive, affecting the production rhythm, so the production efficiency is low; 2. When installing, pull the air guide plate hard, and the air guide plate may be broken or severely deformed, and cannot be restored to its original state, which may easily damage the air guide plate and affect its structural integrity and service life. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an air guide plate assembly structure for an air conditioner indoor unit, which simplifies the installation steps, improves the installation efficiency, ensures the integrity of the air guide plate during the installation process, avoids damage, and thus improves the overall quality and user experience of the air conditioner product.

[0004] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution of the present invention is:

[0005] An air guide plate assembly structure for an indoor unit of an air conditioner comprises a female buckle and a male buckle which can be inserted into the female buckle; an open groove is arranged on the female buckle; the male buckle comprises a base body and an elastic body which is fixed at one end of the base body and extends outward; the elastic body can be inserted into the open groove from the notch of the open groove; the elastic body comprises a plurality of columns which are fixed at one end on the base body and the other end is suspended in the air, and a shrinkage gap is arranged between adjacent columns; a stop structure is arranged between the open groove and the elastic body, and the stop structure comprises a stop groove and a limit block which is inserted into the stop groove; one of the stop groove and the limit block is arranged on the groove wall of the open groove, and the other is arranged on the elastic body.

[0006] After adopting the above structure, the male buckle and the female buckle are quickly connected by snapping, which not only simplifies the installation process, but also ensures the integrity of the air guide plate during the installation process and avoids damage. A shrinkage gap is set between adjacent columns; the shrinkage gap allows the elastomer to have a certain elastic deformation ability, so that after the elastomer is inserted into the opening groove, its rebound support is on the groove wall of the opening groove, so that it can tighten the opening groove and avoid shaking. In addition, by setting a stop structure between the opening groove and the elastomer, a stable connection is formed between the two to achieve synchronous rotation.

[0007] Preferably, the stop groove is arranged on the groove wall of the opening groove, and the limit block is arranged on the elastic body. Through this arrangement, the time for the elastic body to be compressed can be reduced, thereby increasing its service life.

[0008] Preferably, a limiting block is arranged on each column, and a stop groove corresponding to the limiting block is also arranged on the groove wall of the opening groove. By arranging the limiting block and the stop groove on each column, the limiting is made more stable.

[0009] Preferably, the opening groove is an arc groove or a U-shaped groove, and the shape of the elastic body formed by the column is similar to the shape of the opening groove. The shape of the elastic body and the shape of the opening groove can ensure the maximum contact area between the elastic body and the opening groove, thereby avoiding shaking after installation.

[0010] Preferably, the opening groove is a U-shaped groove; two columns are provided, and the two columns are symmetrically arranged on the base; when the elastic body is inserted into the U-shaped groove, the two elastic bodies respectively abut against different groove walls of the opening groove. Through this arrangement, the groove walls on both sides of the U-shaped groove can guide the elastic body, and at the same time, the matching scheme of double columns, double limit blocks and double stop grooves not only increases the contact area, but also improves the friction and stability of the connection, making the assembly structure more firm and reliable.

[0011] Preferably, the two columns are provided with outwardly protruding limit blocks on the sides that abut against the opening groove wall, and the groove wall of the opening groove is provided with a stop groove corresponding to the limit blocks. Through this arrangement, each column can be limited with the opening groove wall, so that the clamping is more secure.

[0012] Preferably, the two limit blocks are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the elastic body and located in the middle thereof. By this arrangement, force balance is ensured.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom of the U-shaped groove is provided with a positioning rib extending toward the notch of the U-shaped groove, and the positioning rib is inserted between the two columns. The positioning rib plays a role in accurately guiding the male buckle into the female buckle; at the same time, when rotating, the force bearing area between the male buckle and the female buckle can be increased.

[0014] Preferably, the positioning rib is a trapezoidal structure, and its largest cross section is fixed on the bottom surface of the U-shaped groove. The trapezoidal structure of the positioning rib enhances the overall stability and durability of the structure, making the assembly structure more solid and durable.

[0015] Preferably, the female buckle and the male buckle are installed between the air guide plate and the air conditioner base sleeve, one of which is fixedly installed with the female buckle, and the corresponding position of the other is fixedly installed with the male buckle. Through this structure, the air guide plate can be quickly installed on the air conditioner base sleeve, which simplifies the installation process and ensures the integrity of the air guide plate during the installation process.

[0016] After adopting the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0017] An air guide plate assembly structure for an air conditioner indoor unit of the present invention solves the technical problems in the prior art that the air guide plate is complicated to install on the air conditioner base sleeve and there is a risk of damage and deformation of the air guide plate. The present invention simplifies the installation steps, improves the installation efficiency, ensures the integrity of the air guide plate during the installation process, avoids damage, and thus improves the overall quality and user experience of the air conditioner product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the installation of an air guide plate assembly structure of an air conditioner indoor unit of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the male buckle, the female buckle and the air guide plate;

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A is an enlarged view of the structure;

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Side view of

[0022] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of a male buckle;

[0023] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the female buckle.

[0024] In the figure, 1, female buckle, 11, opening groove, 111, stop groove, 112, positioning rib, 2, male buckle, 21, base, 22, elastic body; 221, limit block, 4, air guide plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0026] The orientations mentioned in this specification are based on the orientations of the air guide plate assembly structure of an air conditioner indoor unit of the present invention when it is working normally, and do not limit its orientation during storage and transportation. They only represent relative positional relationships, not absolute positional relationships.

[0027] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown together, an air guide plate assembly structure of an air conditioner indoor unit includes a female buckle 1 and a male buckle 2 that can be inserted into the female buckle 1. The female buckle 1 and the male buckle 2 are installed between the air guide plate 4 and the air conditioner base sleeve, one of which is fixedly installed with the female buckle 1, and the male buckle 2 is installed at the corresponding position of the other. In this embodiment, the female buckle 1 is installed on one side of the air guide plate 4, and the male buckle 2 is fixedly installed on the air conditioner base sleeve. The male buckle 2 and the female buckle 1 are quickly connected by snap-fitting, which not only simplifies the installation process, but also ensures the integrity of the air guide plate 4 during the installation process.

[0028] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown together, the female buckle 1 is provided with an open groove 11, which is an arc groove or a U-shaped groove. The male buckle 2 includes a base 21 and an elastic body 22 fixed at one end of the base 21 and extending outward; the elastic body 22 can be inserted into the open groove 11 from the notch of the open groove 11; when the elastic body 22 is inserted into the open groove 11, the female buckle 1 realizes a semi-wrapped state of the elastic body 22. The base 21 is a cylindrical structure, and the periphery of the cylindrical structure is provided with a flower-shaped limiting rib, which can be inserted and fixed into the air conditioner base sleeve; when the air conditioner base sleeve rotates driven by the motor, the base 21 will also form a corresponding rotation.

[0029] The elastic body 22 includes a plurality of columns with one end fixed on the base 21 and the other end suspended, and a contraction gap is provided between adjacent columns; the contraction gap enables the elastic body 22 to have a certain elastic deformation ability. The shape of the elastic body 22 composed of the columns is similar to the shape of the opening groove 11. Through this arrangement, after the elastic body 22 is inserted into the opening groove 11, its rebound support is on the groove wall of the opening groove 11, so that it can tighten the opening groove 11 and avoid shaking.

[0030] A stop structure is provided between the opening groove 11 and the elastic body 22, and the stop structure includes a stop groove 111 and a stop block 221 inserted into the stop groove 111, one of the stop groove 111 and the stop block 221 is provided on the groove wall of the opening groove 11, and the other is provided on the elastic body 22. Through this design, a stop mechanism is cleverly provided between the two. In this embodiment, the stop groove 111 is provided on the groove wall of the opening groove 11, and the stop block 221 is provided on the elastic body 22.

[0031] Because the elastic body is composed of multiple columns, in order to make the stopping effect more stable, a limit block 221 is set on each column, and a corresponding plurality of stop grooves 111 are also set on the groove wall of the corresponding opening groove 11. The limit block 221 is set along the surface of the column and extends outward from the direction of the base 21.

[0032] In order to make the elastic body 22 more directional when inserted into the open groove 11, the open groove 11 is preferably a U-shaped groove in this embodiment; the groove wall of the U-shaped groove is smooth to ensure smooth installation. There are two columns, and the two columns are symmetrically arranged on the base 21. When the elastic body 22 is inserted into the U-shaped groove, the two elastic bodies 22 respectively abut against different groove walls of the U-shaped groove. The two columns are provided with outwardly protruding limit blocks 221 on the side abutting against the groove wall of the U-shaped groove, and stop grooves 111 are provided on the groove walls on both sides of the U-shaped groove corresponding to the limit blocks 221.

[0033] In order to balance the force, the two limit blocks 221 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the elastic body 22 and located in the middle thereof.

[0034] When the male buckle 2 is slowly inserted into the female buckle 1, the elastic body 22 can undergo elastic deformation, thereby smoothly entering the opening groove 11; the limit block 221 will then slide in and clamp in the stop groove 111, achieving a stable connection so that the male buckle 2 and the female buckle 1 are locked in position. This design is not only simple and practical, but also greatly improves the stability of the assembly structure. When the male buckle 2 rotates with the air conditioner base sleeve, the female buckle 1 also rotates under the action of the limit block 221 and the stop groove 111.

[0035] Furthermore, the bottom of the U-shaped groove is provided with a positioning rib 112 extending toward the notch of the U-shaped groove, and the positioning rib 112 is inserted between the two columns. The positioning rib 112 adopts a trapezoidal structure, and its largest cross section is fixed at the bottom of the U-shaped groove, which plays a role in accurately guiding the male buckle 2 into the female buckle 1. At the same time, the trapezoidal structure of the positioning rib 112 also enhances the overall stability and durability of the structure, making the assembly structure more solid and durable.

[0036] In terms of detailed design, the edges of the U-shaped groove are rounded, which is not only beautiful, but more importantly, effectively avoids potential harm to personnel or components during the installation process, thereby improving the safety of operation; at the same time, it can guide the elastomer 22 to be inserted into the U-shaped groove.

[0037] The present invention adopts a pairing scheme of double pillars and double limit blocks 221 and double stop grooves 111. This design not only increases the contact area, but also improves the friction and stability of the connection, making the assembly structure more firm and reliable.

[0038] Installation process of installing the air guide plate 4 onto the air conditioner base sleeve:

[0039] First, install one side of the air guide plate 4 into the base sleeve (this step is the same as the original installation method), and then align the open groove 11 of the female buckle 1 at the other end of the air guide plate 4 with the elastic body 22, and the two columns of the elastic body 22 are close to the two groove walls of the open groove 11; press the female buckle 1 to make the elastic body 22 snap into the open groove 11 until the limit block 221 snaps into the stop groove 111 and stops.

[0040] The application of the air guide plate assembly structure of the indoor unit of an air conditioner of the present invention makes the installation of the air guide plate 4 faster. Only the female buckle 1 is pressed to deform the elastic body 22, and then the elastic body 22 is inserted into the opening groove of the female buckle 1. The double columns return to their original shape and the assembly is completed. This saves installation time, improves installation efficiency, ensures the quality stability of the air guide plate itself, and does not cause damage to the air guide plate.

[0041] Of course, the above description is not a limitation of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above examples. Changes, modifications, additions or substitutions made by technicians in this technical field within the essential scope of the present invention should also fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air guide plate assembly structure for an indoor unit of an air conditioner, characterized in that: It includes a female buckle and a male buckle that can be inserted into the female buckle; The female buckle is provided with an open slot; the male buckle comprises a base and an elastic body fixed at one end of the base and extending outward; the elastic body can be inserted into the open slot from the notch of the open slot; the elastic body comprises a plurality of columns with one end fixed to the base and the other end suspended, and a shrinkage gap is provided between adjacent columns; A stopping structure is arranged between the opening groove and the elastic body, and the stopping structure comprises a stopping groove and a limiting block inserted into the stopping groove; one of the stopping groove and the limiting block is arranged on the groove wall of the opening groove, and the other is arranged on the elastic body.

2. The air guide plate assembly structure of an air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The retaining groove is arranged on the groove wall of the opening groove, and the limiting block is arranged on the elastic body.

3. The air guide plate assembly structure of an air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: A limiting block is arranged on each of the upright columns, and a corresponding stop groove is also arranged on the groove wall of the open groove.

4. The air guide plate assembly structure of an air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 3, characterized in that: The opening groove is an arc-shaped groove or a U-shaped groove, and the shape of the elastic body formed by the columns is similar to the shape of the opening groove.

5. The air guide plate assembly structure of an air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: The opening groove is a U-shaped groove; two upright posts are provided, and the two upright posts are symmetrically arranged on the base; when the elastic body is inserted into the U-shaped groove, the two elastic bodies are respectively in contact with different groove walls of the opening groove.

6. The air guide plate assembly structure of an air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 5, characterized in that: The two upright posts are provided with the limiting blocks protruding outward on one side abutting against the groove wall of the opening groove, and the groove wall of the opening groove is provided with the stopping groove corresponding to the limiting blocks.

7. The air guide plate assembly structure of an air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 6, characterized in that: The two limit blocks are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the elastic body and located in the middle thereof.

8. The air guide plate assembly structure of an air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the U-shaped groove is provided with a positioning rib extending toward the notch of the U-shaped groove, and the positioning rib is inserted between the two upright posts.

9. The air guide plate assembly structure of an air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 8, characterized in that: The positioning rib is a trapezoidal structure, and its maximum cross-section is fixed on the bottom surface of the U-shaped groove.

10. An air guide plate assembly structure for an air conditioner indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The female buckle and the male buckle are installed between the air guide plate and the air conditioner base sleeve, one of which is fixedly installed with the female buckle, and the corresponding position of the other is fixedly installed with the male buckle.

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