Assembly structure of decorative plate and front panel and air conditioner with assembly structure

Abstract

The assembly structure is used for an air conditioner outdoor unit, a plurality of clamping holes are formed in the front panel, a plurality of buckles are correspondingly arranged on the decorative plate, the buckles penetrate through the clamping holes to install the decorative plate on the front panel, a plurality of supporting tables are further arranged on the decorative plate, and the supporting tables are arranged on the front panel. The top end of the supporting table extends in the direction of the front panel, and when the decorative plate is clamped with the front panel, the top end of the supporting table abuts against the front panel, so that the buckle is in interference fit with the front panel. According to the air conditioner outdoor unit, the decorative plate is additionally arranged on the front side of the front panel, the decorative plate and the front panel are assembled in a matched mode through the buckle structure, the attractiveness of the air conditioner outdoor unit is improved, meanwhile, the service life of the front panel is prolonged, the use safety of the front panel is improved, interference fit between the buckles and the front panel is achieved through the arrangement of the supporting table, and the service life of the air conditioner outdoor unit is prolonged. The supporting stability of the decorative plate is improved, deformation of the supporting plate in the hoisting and using process is avoided, the using stability of the decorative plate is improved, and the service life of the decorative plate is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of air conditioners, and in particular to an assembly structure of a decorative plate and a front panel and an air conditioner having the same. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, the outer shell of the air conditioner outdoor unit is usually a metal part that has been treated with anti-corrosion and is connected to each other by screws. After long-term use, the anti-corrosion layer on the surface of the metal part gradually fails and the screws are also corroded, which seriously affects the overall aesthetics of the air conditioner outdoor unit on the one hand, and affects the service life and safety of the outer shell on the other hand. Summary of the invention

[0003] The problem to be solved by the present invention is that in the prior art, the front panel of the air conditioner outdoor unit is a metal part and is connected to other parts by screws. It is easy to be corroded during long-term use, which seriously affects the overall aesthetics of the air conditioner outdoor unit on the one hand, and affects the service life and safety of the outdoor unit casing on the other hand.

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention discloses an assembly structure of a decorative panel and a front panel, which is used for an outdoor unit of an air conditioner. A plurality of clip holes are arranged on the front panel of the outdoor unit, and a plurality of clips are correspondingly arranged on the decorative panel. The clips pass through the clip holes to install the decorative panel on the front panel. A plurality of support platforms are also arranged on the decorative panel, and the top ends of the support platforms extend toward the front panel. When the decorative panel is clipped with the front panel, the top ends of the support platforms abut against the front panel, so that the clips form an interference fit with the front panel.

[0005] By setting the buckle and the clamping hole, the decorative plate is connected to the front panel through the clamping structure, which greatly reduces the difficulty of alignment compared with the screw connection and improves the assembly efficiency. The support platform is used to support and limit the distance between the decorative plate and the front panel after assembly, so as to prevent the decorative plate from deforming in the direction of the front panel under the action of the buckle, ensure the interference fit between the buckle and the front panel, so that the decorative plate is stably clamped with the front panel and prevents it from deforming during the process of hoisting and transportation. At the same time, the support platform can disperse the backward force applied to the decorative plate when the buckle is tightly fitted with the front panel, so as to prevent the decorative plate from being damaged under the local stress applied by the buckle for a long time. When the buckle is assembled, the part of the tightening part extending into the clamping hole is deformed to a certain extent, and it applies a forward force to the front panel. At this time, the support platform applies a backward force to the front panel, thereby offsetting the force applied by the tightening part, so that the support between the decorative plate and the front panel is stable, preventing the decorative plate from deforming during hoisting and use, and improving its stability and safety in use.

[0006] Furthermore, the buckle includes an abutment portion, a bending portion and a tightening portion; the first end of the abutment portion is connected to the decorative panel, the second end of the abutment portion is connected to the first end of the bending portion, the second end of the bending portion is connected to the first end of the tightening portion, the second end of the tightening portion extends in a direction away from the second end of the bending portion, and during the extension process, the tightening portion at least partially extends in the direction of the abutment portion, and the tightening portion is used to clamp the decorative panel to the front panel.

[0007] The coordinated arrangement of the abutment portion, the bending portion and the tightening portion enables the buckle to clamp the front panel between the abutment portion and the tightening portion after successful assembly, thereby achieving a tight fit between the decorative panel and the front panel through the color setting of the assembly size, so as to avoid a gap between the two and affect the protective effect of the front panel.

[0008] Furthermore, the tightening portion includes a first arc segment and a second arc segment, the first end of the first arc segment is connected to the second end of the bending portion, the second end of the first arc segment is connected to the first end of the second arc segment, and the second end of the first arc segment extends toward the direction approaching the abutting portion, and the second end of the second arc segment extends toward the direction away from the abutting portion.

[0009] Through the above-mentioned arrangement, the tightening portion first approaches the abutting portion and then moves away from it during the extension process, thereby forming a corresponding clamping structure at the position where the second end of the first arc segment is connected to the first end of the second arc segment, which is used to clamp the front panel. The arrangement of the second arc segment can form a corresponding guide structure, which is helpful for the rapid matching and assembly of the buckle and the card hole.

[0010] Furthermore, a card slot is provided on the inner wall of the front panel, the card slot is provided at the lower side of the card hole, the card slot is recessed in the direction where the decorative plate is located, and the card slot is used to cooperate with the tightening part to limit the position.

[0011] The arrangement of the card slot facilitates the assembly and positioning of the buckle. During the assembly process, the second arc segment is first passed through the card hole, and then the decorative panel is moved downward. Under the guidance of the second arc segment, the first arc segment also partially passes through the card hole, and the decorative panel continues to move downward. When the combined part of the first arc segment and the second arc segment enters the card slot, the two cooperate to form a limit, which means that the decorative panel is assembled in place. The arrangement of the card slot can also prevent the card connection structure formed by the buckle and the card hole from easily falling out, thereby ensuring the connection stability of the card connection structure.

[0012] Furthermore, a plurality of reinforcing ribs are provided on the outer sides of the abutting portion, the bending portion and at least part of the tightening portion, and the reinforcing ribs are used to improve the strength of the buckle.

[0013] Through the above-mentioned arrangement, the strength of the buckle body can be significantly improved, and during its assembly process, the reinforcing ribs play a certain guiding role, facilitating smooth assembly, and the buckle is not easily damaged during or after assembly, thereby ensuring the connection strength between the decorative panel and the front panel and preventing the decorative panel from falling off the front panel.

[0014] Furthermore, the buckle also includes a connecting plate, a first end of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the decorative plate, and a second end of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the first end of the abutting portion.

[0015] The setting of the connecting plate allows the abutment portion to be set parallel to the inner wall of the decorative plate, and also increases the distance between the abutment portion and the decorative plate body. Therefore, during assembly, the buckle and the card hole can be matched and connected by moving the decorative plate up and down relative to the front panel, which is simple and convenient.

[0016] Furthermore, a reinforcing support plate is provided on at least one side of the buckle in the left-right direction, and the reinforcing support plate is respectively fixedly connected to the decorative plate, the abutting portion, and the connecting plate.

[0017] Through the above arrangement, the abutment portion is connected to the decorative plate at least through the connecting plate and the reinforcing support plate, which can significantly improve the structural strength of the buckle and reduce the risk of the decorative plate falling off due to the breakage of the buckle.

[0018] Furthermore, a support rib is provided on one side of the reinforcing support plate close to the decorative panel, a first end of the support rib is connected to the reinforcing support plate, the other end of the support rib extends in a direction away from the connecting plate, a reinforcing rib plate is provided at the second end of the support rib, the reinforcing rib plate is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the decorative panel, and the reinforcing rib plate is also fixedly connected to a folding plate on the decorative panel extending toward the front panel.

[0019] This setting can simultaneously strengthen the structural strength of the buckle and the folding plate, thereby improving the strength of the decorative panel itself while improving the assembly strength between the decorative panel and the front panel.

[0020] Furthermore, a plurality of first connection holes are provided on the decorative plate, and a plurality of second connection holes are correspondingly provided on the front plate. The fixing parts pass through the first connection holes and the second connection holes to fix the decorative plate to the front plate.

[0021] Through the setting of the front buckle, card hole and card slot, after the decorative panel and the front panel are snap-fitted together, the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole can be automatically aligned, which greatly shortens the alignment time compared with the existing technology. In addition, the decorative panel and the front panel are assembled and fixed by snap-fitting and screw connection, which improves the assembly efficiency and ensures the assembly strength of the decorative panel and the front panel.

[0022] The present invention also discloses an air conditioner, including an outdoor unit, wherein the outdoor unit includes the assembly structure of the decorative panel and the front panel as described above, an air outlet is arranged on the front panel, a grille is arranged on the decorative panel, and the air outlet is assembled correspondingly to the grille.

[0023] This setting can improve the aesthetics, service life and safety of the outdoor unit while ensuring the air outlet effect of the outdoor unit.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the assembly structure of a decorative panel and a front panel and the air conditioner having the same according to the present invention have the following advantages:

[0025] The present invention improves the aesthetics of the air conditioner outdoor unit by installing a decorative panel on the front side of the front panel, and the decorative panel is assembled with the front panel through a buckle structure, thereby improving the service life and use safety of the front panel. In addition, the setting of the buckle structure also improves the assembly efficiency. The setting of the support platform realizes the interference fit between the buckle and the front panel, improves the stability of the decorative panel support, and also avoids deformation of the support panel during hoisting and use, thereby improving the use stability and service life of the decorative panel. The present invention has a simple structure, is easy and quick to assemble, and improves the aesthetics of the outdoor unit while also improving its service life and use safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 It is a rear view of the decorative panel and the front panel after being assembled according to the embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cross section of the middle AA part;

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of the E part in the middle;

[0029] Figure 4 A rear view of the decorative panel according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Right view after sectioning the middle BB area;

[0031] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the decorative plate according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of the middle C area;

[0033] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the decorative plate according to the embodiment of the present invention from another angle;

[0034] Fig. 9 for Figure 8 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of the D part in the middle;

[0035] Fig.10 An exploded view of the decorative plate and the front panel according to an embodiment of the present invention before being assembled;

[0036] Fig.11 It is a structural schematic diagram of the decorative plate and the front panel according to the embodiment of the present invention when the buckle passes through the buckle hole;

[0037] Fig.12 It is a structural schematic diagram of the decorative plate and the front panel after being engaged with each other according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Fig.13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after the decorative plate and the front panel according to an embodiment of the present invention are engaged and snap-fitted, and the two are fixedly connected by a fixing member.

[0039] Description of reference numerals:

[0040] 1-decorative panel; 11-buckle; 111-abutment portion; 112-bending portion; 113-tightening portion; 1131, first arc segment; 1132, second arc segment; 114-connecting plate; 115-reinforcement support plate; 116-support rib; 117-reinforcement rib plate; 118-reinforcement rib; 12-grille; 13-first connecting hole; 14-support platform; 2-front panel; 21-card hole; 22-card slot; 23-second connecting hole; 24-air outlet; 3-fixing part. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] To make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. The specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0042] The following describes in detail an assembly structure of a decorative plate and a front panel and an air conditioner having the same according to an embodiment of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0043] Example 1

[0044] This embodiment provides an assembly structure of a decorative plate and a front panel, which is used in an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, such as Figures 1 to 13As shown, a plurality of snap holes 21 are provided on the front panel 2 of the outdoor unit, and a plurality of snap buckles 11 are correspondingly provided on the decorative panel 1. The snap buckles 11 pass through the snap holes 21 to install the decorative panel 1 on the front panel 2. The snap buckles 11 include abutting portions 111, a bending portion 112 and a tightening portion 113. The first end of the abutting portion 111 is connected to the decorative panel 1, the second end of the abutting portion 111 is connected to the first end of the bending portion 112, the second end of the bending portion 112 is connected to the first end of the tightening portion 113, the second end of the tightening portion 113 extends in a direction away from the second end of the bending portion 112, and during the extension process, the tightening portion 113 at least partially extends in the direction of the abutting portion 111. The tightening portion 113 is used to clamp the decorative panel 1 on the front panel 2.

[0045] In the prior art, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is usually exposed to the outside, and the front panel 2 of the outdoor unit is connected to other components by screws. It is easy to be corroded under the influence of the external environment, which affects the aesthetics, service life and safety of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. In this case, a decorative plate 1 made of anti-corrosion material is arranged on the outside of the front panel 2. On the one hand, the front panel 2 can be protected accordingly, reducing the risk of corrosion, and improving the safety and service life of the outdoor unit. On the other hand, since the decorative plate 1 will not be corroded, it can still maintain the corresponding appearance after long-term use in the external environment, which improves the aesthetics of the appearance of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. The anti-corrosion material can be plastic or other non-metallic corrosion-resistant materials. In addition, the decorative plate 1 on some air conditioners is fixedly connected to the front panel 2 by screws. On the one hand, it is not easy to align during assembly, which seriously affects the assembly efficiency. On the other hand, the screws are easily corroded after long-term use, which eventually causes the decorative plate 1 to fall off, posing a threat to the personal safety of the people under it. In the present application, the decorative panel 1 and the front panel 2 are connected through the snap-fit ​​structure by setting the snap-fit ​​11 and the snap-fit ​​hole 21, which greatly reduces the difficulty of alignment and improves the assembly efficiency compared with the screw connection. In addition, the matching setting of the abutment portion 111, the bending portion 112 and the tightening portion 113 enables the snap-fit ​​11 to clamp the front panel 2 between the abutment portion 111 and the tightening portion 113 after successful assembly, so that the decorative panel 1 and the front panel 2 can be tightly matched by the color setting of the assembly size to avoid the existence of a gap between the two and affect the protection effect of the front panel 2. In some optional embodiments, the snap-fit ​​interference of the snap-fit ​​11 is 1.5 to 2.5 mm, preferably 2 mm. This setting can form an interference fit between the decorative panel 1 and the front panel 2, so that the decorative panel 1 and the front panel 2 are stably connected and prevent abnormal noise. In addition, the buckle 11 is set on the decorative panel 1, and the card hole 21 is set on the front panel 2, so that the outer side of the decorative panel 1 forms a complete appearance structure, which on the one hand improves the aesthetics of the air conditioner outdoor unit, and on the other hand prevents the opening of holes in non-metallic corrosion-resistant materials to form local uneven stress distribution, affecting the service life and safety of the decorative panel 1. In addition, it can also prevent external rainwater and other substances that affect the service life of the front panel 2 from entering between the decorative panel 1 and the front panel 2 through the card hole 21, thereby ensuring the service life and safety of the front panel 2. Specifically, the upper end of the abutment portion 111 is fixedly connected to the first end of the bending portion 112, the first end and the second end of the bending portion 112 are both bent downward, and the second end is fixedly connected to the upper end of the tightening portion 113, and the tightening portion 113 extends downward and at least partially extends in the direction of the abutment portion 111. This arrangement allows the buckle 11 to form a snap-fitting shape with an open lower end. During installation, it is only necessary to input the lower end of the tightening portion 113 into the snap-fitting hole 21, and then move the decorative panel 1 from top to bottom to achieve the mating snap-fitting of the decorative panel 1 and the front panel 2. The assembly process is simple and convenient, which improves the assembly efficiency.It should be understood that in this embodiment, the buckles 11 and the holes 21 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0046] As a preferred embodiment, a plurality of support platforms 14 are further provided on the decorative panel 1, and the top of the support platform 14 extends toward the front panel 2. When the decorative panel 1 is snapped with the front panel 2, the top of the support platform 14 abuts against the front panel 2, so that the buckle 11 forms an interference fit with the front panel 2. The support platform 14 is used to support and limit the distance between the decorative panel 1 and the front panel 2 after assembly, so as to prevent the decorative panel 1 from being deformed toward the front panel 2 under the action of the buckle 11, ensure the interference fit between the buckle 11 and the front panel 2, so that the decorative panel 1 is stably snapped with the front panel 2, and deformation is avoided during hoisting and transportation. At the same time, the support platform 14 can disperse the backward force applied to the decorative panel 1 when the buckle 11 is tightly fitted with the front panel 2, so as to prevent the decorative panel 1 from being damaged under the action of the local stress applied by the buckle 11 for a long time. It should be understood that in this embodiment, when the buckle 11 is assembled, the part of the tightening portion 113 that extends into the clamping hole 21 is deformed to a certain extent, which applies a forward force to the front panel 2. At this time, the support platform 14 applies a backward force to the front panel 2, thereby offsetting the force applied by the tightening portion 113, thereby making the support between the decorative panel 1 and the front panel 2 stable, preventing the decorative panel 1 from being deformed during lifting and use, and improving its stability and safety in use.

[0047] As one of the optional embodiments, Figure 3 , Figure 7As shown, the tightening portion 113 includes a first arc segment 1131 and a second arc segment 1132, the first end of the first arc segment 1131 is connected to the second end of the bending portion 112, the second end of the first arc segment 1131 is connected to the first end of the second arc segment 1132, and the second end of the first arc segment 1131 extends in a direction close to the abutting portion 111, and the second end of the second arc segment 1132 extends in a direction away from the abutting portion 111. It should be understood that the second end of the first arc segment 1131 extends in a direction close to the abutting portion 111 while also extending in a direction away from the second end of the bending portion 112, and the second end of the second arc segment 1132 extends in a direction away from the abutting portion 111 while also extending in a direction away from the second end of the bending portion 112. Specifically, the upper end of the first arc segment 1131 is connected to the second end of the bending portion 112, the lower end of the first arc segment 1131 extends downward and forward at the same time, the upper end of the second arc segment 1132 is connected to the lower end of the first arc segment 1131, the lower end of the second arc segment 1132 extends downward and backward at the same time. Through the above arrangement, the tightening portion 113 first approaches the abutting portion 111 and then moves away from it during the extension process, so that a corresponding clamping structure is formed at the position where the second end of the first arc segment 1131 is connected to the first end of the second arc segment 1132, which is used to clamp the front panel 2, and the arrangement of the second arc segment 1132 can form a corresponding guiding structure, which is helpful for the rapid matching and assembly of the buckle 11 and the clamping hole 21. Optionally, the first arc segment 1131 and the second arc segment 1132 are arranged in an arc shape, which is convenient for guiding and corresponding connection transition.

[0048] As one of the preferred embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, a card slot 22 is further provided on the inner wall of the front panel 2, the card slot 22 is provided at the lower side of the card hole 21, the card slot 22 is recessed in the direction where the decorative plate 1 is located, and the card slot 22 is used to cooperate with the tightening portion 113 for limiting. The inner wall refers to the side of the front panel 2 away from the decorative plate 1, and the decorative plate 1 is provided at the front side of the front panel 2, so the inner wall refers to the rear side wall of the front panel 2. The provision of the card slot 22 facilitates the assembly and positioning of the buckle 11. During the assembly process, the second arc segment 1132 is first passed through the card hole 21, and then the decorative panel 1 is moved downward. Under the guidance of the second arc segment 1132, the first arc segment 1131 also partially passes through the card hole 21, and the decorative panel 1 continues to move downward. When the joint part of the first arc segment 1131 and the second arc segment 1132 enters the card slot 22, the two cooperate to form a limit, which means that the decorative panel 1 is assembled in place. The provision of the card slot 22 can also prevent the card connection structure formed by the buckle 11 and the card hole 21 from easily falling off, thereby ensuring the connection stability of the card connection structure.

[0049] In this embodiment, if Figure 7As shown, the buckle 11 also includes a connecting plate 114, a first end of the connecting plate 114 is fixedly connected to the decorative panel 1, and a second end of the connecting plate 114 is fixedly connected to a first end of the abutting portion 111. Specifically, the front side of the connecting plate 114 is fixedly connected to the rear inner wall of the decorative panel 1, and the rear side of the connecting plate 114 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the abutting portion 111; the arrangement of the connecting plate 114 allows the abutting portion 111 to be arranged parallel to the inner wall of the decorative panel 1, and also increases the distance between the abutting portion 111 and the body of the decorative panel 1, so that during assembly, the buckle 11 and the clamping hole 21 can be matched and clamped by moving the decorative panel 1 in the up-down direction relative to the front panel 2, which is simple and convenient.

[0050] As one of the preferred embodiments, Figure 7 As shown, a reinforcing support plate 115 is provided on at least one side in the left-right direction of the buckle 11, and the reinforcing support plate 115 is respectively fixedly connected to the decorative plate 1, the abutting portion 111, and the connecting plate 114. Specifically, the front side of the reinforcing support plate 115 is connected to the decorative plate 1, the rear side of the reinforcing support plate 115 is fixedly connected to the abutting portion 111, and the lower side of the reinforcing support plate 115 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 114. Through the above arrangement, the abutting portion 111 is connected to the decorative plate 1 at least through the connecting plate 114 and the reinforcing support plate 115, which can significantly improve the structural strength of the buckle 11 and reduce the risk of the decorative plate 1 falling off due to the breakage of the buckle 11.

[0051] As some optional embodiments, Figure 7 , Figure 5 As shown, a support rib 116 is also provided on the side of the reinforcing support plate 115 close to the decorative plate 1, the first end of the support rib 116 is connected to the reinforcing support plate 115, the other end of the support rib 116 extends in a direction away from the connecting plate 114, and a reinforcing rib plate 117 is provided at the second end of the support rib 116, the reinforcing rib plate 117 is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the decorative plate 1, and the reinforcing rib plate 117 is also fixedly connected to the folding plate on the decorative plate 1 extending toward the front panel 2. It should be noted that the folding plate includes the following: Figure 5 The folded edges extending backwards from the upper and lower ends of the decorative plate 1 shown in the figure also include Figure 6 , Figure 8 As shown, the grille 12 has a folded edge extending backward in the circumferential direction. This arrangement can simultaneously strengthen the structural strength of the buckle 11 and the folding plate, thereby improving the strength of the decorative plate 1 itself and the assembly strength of the decorative plate 1 and the front panel 2.

[0052] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 118 are arranged on the outside of the abutting portion 111, the bending portion 112 and at least part of the tightening portion 113, and the reinforcing ribs 118 are used to improve the strength of the buckle 11. In this embodiment, the outside refers to the side opposite to the clamping position of the buckle 11. Specifically, the cavity surrounded by the abutting portion 111, the bending portion 112 and the tightening portion 113 is called the inside. During assembly, the front panel 2 partially extends into the cavity to form a clamping connection, and the other side of the abutting portion 111, the bending portion 112 and the tightening portion 113 is called the outside. Through the above arrangement, the strength of the buckle 11 body can be significantly improved, and during its assembly process, the reinforcing ribs 118 play a certain guiding role, which is convenient for smooth assembly, and the buckle 11 is not easy to be damaged during or after assembly, thereby ensuring the connection strength between the decorative panel 1 and the front panel 2 and preventing the decorative panel 1 from falling off the front panel 2.

[0053] In some optional embodiments, a plurality of first connection holes 13 are further provided on the decorative panel 1, and a plurality of second connection holes 23 are correspondingly provided on the front panel 2, and the fixing member 3 passes through the first connection holes 13 and the second connection holes 23 to fix the decorative panel 1 to the front panel 2. In some optional embodiments, the fixing member 3 is a screw. Through the arrangement of the front buckle 11, the clamping hole 21 and the clamping slot 22, after the decorative panel 1 and the front panel 2 are clamped together, the first connection hole 13 and the second connection hole 23 can be automatically aligned, which greatly shortens the alignment time compared with the prior art. In addition, the assembly and fixation of the decorative panel 1 and the front panel 2 are realized by clamping and screw connection, which improves the assembly efficiency while ensuring the assembly strength of the decorative panel 1 and the front panel 2.

[0054] Example 2

[0055] This embodiment discloses an air conditioner, including an outdoor unit, wherein the outdoor unit includes the assembly structure of the decorative panel and the front panel provided in Embodiment 1.

[0056] The advantages of the air conditioner provided in this embodiment and the assembly structure of the decorative plate and the front panel provided in Embodiment 1 over the prior art are the same, and will not be described in detail here.

[0057] In this embodiment, an air outlet 24 is provided on the front panel 2, and a grille 12 is correspondingly provided on the decorative panel 1. When the decorative panel 1 is assembled with the front panel 2, the air outlet 24 corresponds to the grille 12. This arrangement can improve the aesthetics, service life and safety of the outdoor unit while ensuring the air outlet effect of the outdoor unit.

[0058] It should be noted that the air conditioner also includes conventional components of the air conditioner such as a compressor, an indoor heat exchanger, and an outdoor heat exchanger. The specific structure and connection relationship thereof can refer to the existing technical solutions and will not be limited or elaborated here.

[0059] Although the present invention is disclosed as above, the present invention is not limited thereto. In the description of this specification, the description of reference terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" etc. 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 invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does 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. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, so the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An assembly structure of a decorative panel and a front panel, used for an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, characterized in that: A plurality of snap holes (21) are provided on the front panel (2) of the outdoor unit, and a plurality of snap buckles (11) are correspondingly provided on the decorative panel (1). The snap buckles (11) pass through the snap holes (21) to mount the decorative panel (1) on the front panel (2). A plurality of support platforms (14) are also provided on the decorative panel (1), and the top ends of the support platforms (14) extend in the direction of the front panel (2). When the decorative panel (1) is snapped with the front panel (2), the top ends of the support platforms (14) abut against the front panel (2), so that the snap buckles (11) and the front panel (2) form an interference fit.

2. The assembly structure of the decorative plate and the front panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle (11) comprises a contact portion (111), a bending portion (112) and a tightening portion (113); the first end of the contact portion (111) is connected to the decorative panel (1), the second end of the contact portion (111) is connected to the first end of the bending portion (112), the second end of the bending portion (112) is connected to the first end of the tightening portion (113), the second end of the tightening portion (113) extends in a direction away from the second end of the bending portion (112), and during the extension process, the tightening portion (113) at least partially extends in the direction of the contact portion (111), and the tightening portion (113) is used to clamp the decorative panel (1) to the front panel (2).

3. The assembly structure of the decorative plate and the front panel according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tightening portion (113) comprises a first arc segment (1131) and a second arc segment (1132), wherein the first end of the first arc segment (1131) is connected to the second end of the bending portion (112), the second end of the first arc segment (1131) is connected to the first end of the second arc segment (1132), and the second end of the first arc segment (1131) extends in a direction approaching the abutting portion (111), and the second end of the second arc segment (1132) extends in a direction away from the abutting portion (111).

4. The assembly structure of the decorative plate and the front panel according to claim 2, characterized in that: A card slot (22) is also provided on the inner wall of the front panel (2), the card slot (22) being provided at the lower side of the card hole (21), the card slot (22) being recessed in the direction where the decorative plate (1) is located, and the card slot (22) is used to cooperate with the tightening portion (113) for limiting position.

5. The assembly structure of the decorative plate and the front panel according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of reinforcing ribs (118) are arranged on the outer sides of the abutting portion (111), the bending portion (112) and at least part of the tightening portion (113), and the reinforcing ribs (118) are used to enhance the strength of the buckle (11).

6. The assembly structure of the decorative plate and the front panel according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: The buckle (11) further comprises a connecting plate (114), a first end of the connecting plate (114) being fixedly connected to the decorative plate (1), and a second end of the connecting plate (114) being fixedly connected to the first end of the abutting portion (111).

7. The assembly structure of the decorative plate and the front panel according to claim 6, characterized in that: A reinforcing support plate (115) is provided on at least one side of the buckle (11) in the left-right direction, and the reinforcing support plate (115) is respectively fixedly connected to the decorative plate (1), the abutting portion (111), and the connecting plate (114).

8. The assembly structure of the decorative plate and the front panel according to claim 7, characterized in that: A support rib (116) is also provided on the side of the reinforcing support plate (115) close to the decorative plate (1), the first end of the support rib (116) is connected to the reinforcing support plate (115), the other end of the support rib (116) extends in a direction away from the connecting plate (114), and a reinforcing rib plate (117) is provided at the second end of the support rib (116), the reinforcing rib plate (117) is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the decorative plate (1), and the reinforcing rib plate (117) is also fixedly connected to a folding plate on the decorative plate (1) extending toward the front panel (2).

9. The assembly structure of the decorative plate and the front panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of first connection holes (13) are also provided on the decorative plate (1), and a plurality of second connection holes (23) are correspondingly provided on the front panel (2); the fixing member (3) passes through the first connection holes (13) and the second connection holes (23) to fix the decorative plate (1) and the front panel (2).

10. An air conditioner, comprising an outdoor unit, characterized in that: The outdoor unit comprises an assembly structure of a decorative panel and a front panel as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, an air outlet (24) is arranged on the front panel (2), a grille (12) is arranged on the decorative panel (1), and the air outlet (24) and the grille (12) are assembled correspondingly.

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