Front panel assembly for air conditioner outdoor unit and air conditioner

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a front panel assembly for an air conditioner outdoor unit and an air conditioner, and belongs to the technical field of air conditioners. The front panel assembly comprises a front panel and an air outlet mesh enclosure. The front panel is provided with an air outlet and a concave mounting area, and the mounting area is provided with a plurality of clamping mounting parts. The air outlet mesh enclosure is polygonal and is provided with a plurality of clamping parts, the air outlet mesh enclosure is installed in the installation area and covers the air outlet, and the clamping parts and the clamping installation parts are clamped in a one-to-one correspondence mode. The concave mounting area is arranged on the front panel, and the air outlet mesh enclosure is mounted in the mounting area through the clamping part and the clamping mounting part, so that at least part of the air outlet mesh enclosure is sunk in the mounting area, the air outlet mesh enclosure is improved to protrude out of the front panel, and the problem that the front panel is damaged due to bearing force is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and more particularly, to a front panel assembly for an outdoor unit of an air conditioner and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] The existing air outlet grille of the outdoor unit of an air conditioner has various styles, such as an air outlet grille arranged in a D shape or a circular shape. Generally, it is directly installed on the front panel, which will cause the air outlet grille to protrude a lot in front of the front panel, and the air outlet grille will bear force during transportation and the like, and thus it is easy to cause damage to the air outlet grille. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The problem solved by the present invention is that the air outlet grille protrudes a lot in front of the front panel, and the air outlet grille will bear force during transportation and the like, and thus it is easy to cause damage to the air outlet grille.

[0004] To solve the above problems, embodiments of the present invention provide a front panel assembly for an outdoor unit of an air conditioner and an air conditioner, which can improve the problem of the outward protrusion of the air outlet grille, thereby avoiding damage to the air outlet grille caused by bearing force.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a front panel assembly for an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, including:

[0006] A front panel, provided with an air outlet and an inwardly concave installation area, and a plurality of snap-in installation parts are arranged in the installation area;

[0007] An air outlet grille, which is polygonal and provided with a plurality of snap-in parts. The air outlet grille is installed in the installation area and covers the air outlet, and the snap-in parts are snap-connected to the snap-in installation parts one by one.

[0008] In this application, by providing an inwardly concave installation area on the front panel and installing the air outlet grille in the installation area through the snap-in parts and the snap-in installation parts, the air outlet grille can be at least partially sunk in the installation area, thereby improving the problem that the air outlet grille protrudes outward from the front panel, and thus avoiding the problem of damage caused by the front panel bearing force. The front panel and the air outlet grille are installed through the snap-in parts and the snap-in installation parts, which can make the installation of the air outlet grille more convenient. The setting of the polygonal air outlet grille can provide a larger fitting and supporting area between the air outlet grille and the front panel, thereby further avoiding damage to the air outlet grille.

[0009] In an alternative embodiment, the front panel includes a first area on the left side and a second area on the right side. The first area is formed into the inwardly concave installation area by stamping to form a step surface with the second area, and the right side of the air outlet grille abuts against the step surface.

[0010] The concave mounting area formed by the bending and stamping direction can enhance the mechanical strength of the front panel, and making the right side of the air outlet grille abut against the stepped surface can make it more beautiful and increase the strength.

[0011] In an alternative embodiment, the clamping portion is a buckle convexly provided on the inner side of the air outlet grille, the clamping and mounting portion is a clamping groove provided in the mounting area, the clamping groove extends inward and is provided with an inclined clamping piece, and the buckle is clamped on the clamping piece.

[0012] By providing the inclined clamping piece, the clamping height can be enhanced and the height can be adjusted. Secondly, it is more convenient by the pressing method.

[0013] In an alternative embodiment, the number of the buckles is eight, two are provided on each of the upper side, lower side, left side and right side of the air outlet, and the position of the clamping groove corresponds to the position of the buckle.

[0014] Providing eight buckles can achieve the fixation between the two in all directions.

[0015] In an alternative embodiment, positioning clamping grooves are respectively provided on both sides above the air outlet in the mounting area, positioning buckles are provided in the corresponding area of the air outlet grille, and the positioning buckles are clamped in the positioning clamping grooves; and / or.

[0016] The front panel assembly for the air conditioner outdoor unit further includes first fixing screws, first mounting holes are provided on both sides below the air outlet grille, second mounting holes are correspondingly provided in the mounting area, and the first fixing screws pass through the first mounting holes and the second mounting holes; and / or,

[0017] A plurality of reinforcing ribs are provided on the inner side of the air outlet grille, the reinforcing ribs are arranged away from the buckle, and the height of the reinforcing ribs decreases in the direction close to the buckle.

[0018] The present application provides positioning buckles and positioning clamping grooves for facilitating positioning during installation. And setting screw fixation makes the fixation more stable. Setting reinforcing ribs can improve the strength of the air outlet grille. And arranging the reinforcing ribs away from the buckle or reducing the height of the reinforcing ribs in the area relatively close to the buckle facilitates the deformation of the corresponding area of the air outlet grille during clamping, so that the buckle is clamped on the clamping piece.

[0019] In an alternative embodiment, the clamping portion is a hook buckle, the hook buckle includes a connecting portion and a hook head connected to the connecting portion, and the hook head extends towards the right side;

[0020] The clamping and mounting portion is a sliding groove provided on the front panel, and the sliding groove extends in the left-right direction;

[0021] The air outlet grille can slide rightward relative to the front panel, so that the hook buckles inserted into the sliding groove slide along the sliding groove and hook on the front panel.

[0022] The assembly of the air outlet grille on the front panel is realized by means of the hook buckles and the sliding grooves, so that there is no need to press the air outlet grille. The sliding assembly method is more convenient.

[0023] In an alternative embodiment, the sliding groove includes a first section, a guiding section and a second section that are connected in sequence from left to right. The width of the first section is greater than that of the second section. The guiding section can make the hook buckle slide into the second section, and the second section is used to cooperate with the connecting part for positioning the air outlet grille and the front panel in the up-and-down direction.

[0024] In this application, the sliding groove is divided into three sections, so as to realize the positioning of the air outlet grille and the front panel in the up-and-down direction.

[0025] In an alternative embodiment, a clamping platform protrudes inwards from the outer peripheral edge of the end of the second section of the front panel. The hook head hooks on the clamping platform, and the clamping platform is arc-shaped.

[0026] Setting the clamping platform can enhance the strength, avoid deformation of this area under force, and the arc shape can also be used for guiding during the sliding process.

[0027] In an alternative embodiment, the front panel assembly for the air conditioner outdoor unit further includes a second fixing screw;

[0028] Third mounting holes are arranged on both the upper and lower sides of the right side of the air outlet grille, and fourth mounting holes are correspondingly arranged on the front panel;

[0029] The second fixing screw passes through the third mounting hole and the fourth mounting hole.

[0030] Fixing on the right side by the second fixing screw can prevent the air outlet grille from sliding to the left after being assembled.

[0031] In a second aspect, the present invention provides an air conditioner, including an outdoor unit;

[0032] The outdoor unit includes a base, a fan, a compressor, a rear enclosure and the front panel assembly for the air conditioner outdoor unit according to any one of the foregoing embodiments. The panel assembly and the rear enclosure are both installed on the base and enclose an installation cavity. The fan and the compressor are installed in the installation cavity, and the fan corresponds to the air outlet.

[0033] The air conditioner provided by this application has a concave installation area on the front panel, and the air outlet grille is installed in the installation area through the clamping part and the clamping installation part, so that at least part of the air outlet grille can sink in the installation area, thereby improving the problem that the air outlet grille protrudes out of the front panel, and avoiding the problem of damage caused by the front panel bearing force. The front panel and the air outlet grille are installed through the clamping part and the clamping installation part, which can make the installation of the air outlet grille more convenient. The polygonal air outlet grille can provide more fitting and supporting area between the air outlet grille and the front panel, thus further avoiding damage to the air outlet grille. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0034] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 2 It is an exploded structural diagram of the front panel assembly provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 3 It is a rear view schematic diagram of the air outlet grille of the front panel assembly provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the buckle and the positioning buckle arranged on the air outlet grille in the front panel assembly provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the buckle on the air outlet grille in the front panel assembly provided by the embodiment of the present invention being clamped with the clamping piece of the front panel;

[0039] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of another front panel assembly provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 7 It is a schematic structural diagram of the cooperation between the hook and the chute in another front panel assembly provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 8 It is a schematic structural diagram of the hook being clamped with the clamping table in another front panel assembly provided by the embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Icons: 100 - Front panel assembly; 110 - Front panel; 111 - Air outlet; 113 - Installation area; 115 - Snap-in mounting part; 116 - First area; 117 - Second area; 119 - Step surface; 121 - Card slot; 123 - Snap tab; 125 - Positioning card slot; 127 - Second mounting hole; 129 - Slide groove; 131 - First section; 133 - Guide section; 135 - Second section; 137 - Snap table; 139 - Third mounting hole; 150 - Air outlet grille; 151 - Snap-in part; 153 - Snap fastener; 155 - Positioning snap fastener; 157 - Reinforcing rib; 159 - First mounting hole; 161 - Hook; 163 - Connecting part; 165 - Hook head; 300 - Air conditioner; 310 - Outdoor unit; 311 - Base; 313 - Rear enclosure. Detailed implementation mode

[0043] The existing air outlet grille protrudes a lot in front of the front panel, which will cause the air outlet grille 150 to bear force during transportation and the like, and thus the air outlet grille is easily damaged.

[0044] In order to make the above objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable, the following detailed description will be given to the specific embodiments of the present invention with reference to the drawings.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 1 , the embodiment of the present invention provides a front panel assembly 100 of an air conditioner outdoor unit 310 and an air conditioner 300, which can improve the problem of the outward protrusion of the air outlet grille 150, thereby avoiding the damage of the air outlet grille 150 caused by bearing force.

[0046] In this embodiment, the air conditioner 300 includes an outdoor unit 310 and an indoor unit (not shown in the figure). The outdoor unit 310 includes a base 311, a fan, a compressor, a rear enclosure 313, an outdoor heat exchanger and a front panel assembly 100. Both the panel assembly and the rear enclosure 313 are installed on the base 311 and enclose an installation cavity, and the fan, the compressor and the outdoor heat exchanger are all installed in the installation cavity.

[0047] Please refer to Figures 2 to 7 , in this embodiment, the front panel assembly 100 includes a front panel 110 and an air outlet grille 150. The front panel 110 is provided with an air outlet 111 and a concave installation area 113. The air outlet 111 corresponds to the fan, and the fan can send air to the indoor unit. The installation area 113 is provided with a plurality of snap-in mounting parts 115. The air outlet grille 150 is polygonal and is provided with a plurality of snap-in parts 151. The air outlet grille 150 is installed in the installation area 113 and covers the air outlet 111, and the snap-in parts 151 are snap-connected to the snap-in mounting parts 115 one by one.

[0048] In this embodiment, a concave installation area 113 is provided on the front panel 110, and the air outlet grille 150 is installed in the installation area 113 through the clamping portion 151 and the clamping installation portion 115. In this way, at least part of the air outlet grille 150 can sink in the installation area 113, thereby improving the problem that the air outlet grille 150 protrudes outward from the front panel 110, and avoiding the problem of damage to the front panel 110 due to bearing force. The front panel 110 and the air outlet grille 150 are installed through the clamping portion 151 and the clamping installation portion 115, which can make the installation of the air outlet grille 150 more convenient. The polygonal shape of the air outlet grille 150 can provide a larger fitting and supporting area between the air outlet grille 150 and the front panel 110, thereby further avoiding damage to the air outlet grille 150.

[0049] In this embodiment, the front panel 110 is formed by stamping a metal plate. When forming the installation area 113, a bending area is formed on the metal plate, which can enhance the mechanical strength of the front panel 110. The air outlet grille 150 is generally formed by injection molding. A circular grille area is formed in the area corresponding to the air outlet 111 to achieve air outlet.

[0050] In this embodiment, the shape of the air outlet grille 150 is pentagonal, which is roughly in one direction, and a triangular structure extends out on the right side. The overall structure forms a pentagon.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 2 , in this embodiment, the front panel 110 includes a first area 116 on the left side and a second area 117 on the right side. The first area 116 is formed with a concave installation area 113 by stamping, so as to form a stepped surface 119 with the second area 117, and the right side of the air outlet grille 150 abuts against the stepped surface 119.

[0052] Forming the concave installation area 113 by bending and stamping in this way can enhance the mechanical strength of the front panel 110, and making the right side of the air outlet grille 150 abut against the stepped surface 119 can make it more beautiful and increase the strength.

[0053] In this embodiment, the shape of the first installation area 113 is the same as that of the air outlet grille 150. Excluding the air outlet 111, there will be more areas of the air outlet grille 150 in contact with the front panel 110. The first area 116 corresponds to the concave of the triangular area, so that the bending is obliquely distributed, which can enhance the strength of the front panel 110 in two directions.

[0054] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5, in this embodiment, the clamping portion 151 is a buckle 153 convexly provided on the inner side of the air outlet grille 150, and the clamping and mounting portion 115 is a card slot 121 provided in the mounting area 113. The card slot 121 extends inward and is provided with a clamping piece 123 that is inclined. The buckle 153 is clamped to the clamping piece 123.

[0055] In this embodiment, by providing the inclined clamping piece 123, the clamping strength can be enhanced and the height can be adjusted. Secondly, it is more convenient by pressing.

[0056] In this embodiment, the card slot 121 is formed by stamping. During the stamping process, one side is not cut off and is bent to form the clamping piece 123. In this way, the processing error and the clamping size can be adjusted by adjusting the inclination angle of the clamping piece 123.

[0057] It should be noted that since the front panel 110 has a thin-wall structure, during the clamping process of the buckle 153, there may be a problem that the front panel 110 is deformed and cannot be clamped. Therefore, the convex size of the buckle 153 can be set smaller, so that the buckle 153 can be relatively easily clamped to the clamping piece 123.

[0058] In this embodiment, the number of the buckles 153 includes eight, and two are provided on each of the upper side, lower side, left side and right side of the air outlet 111. The position of the card slot 121 corresponds to the position of the buckle 153.

[0059] Setting eight buckles 153 can achieve the fixation between the two in all directions.

[0060] In this embodiment, positioning card slots 125 are respectively provided on both sides above the air outlet 111 in the mounting area 113, and positioning buckles 155 are provided in the corresponding areas of the air outlet grille 150. The positioning buckles 155 are clamped to the positioning card slots 125.

[0061] In this embodiment, by providing the positioning buckles 155 and the positioning card slots 125, it is convenient to position during installation.

[0062] In this embodiment, a boss is formed by stamping on the periphery of the positioning card slot 125, and the boss can enhance the strength around the positioning card slot 125.

[0063] In this embodiment, the length of the positioning buckle 155 is greater than the length of the buckle 153. In this way, during installation, the positioning buckle 155 can be first inserted into the positioning card slot 125. Then press the air outlet panel so that the buckle 153 can be accurately clamped in the card slot 121.

[0064] Please refer to Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5, in this embodiment, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 157 are provided on the inner side of the air outlet grille 150. The reinforcing ribs 157 are arranged away from the buckle 153, and the height of the reinforcing ribs 157 decreases in the direction approaching the buckle 153.

[0065] Providing the reinforcing ribs 157 can improve the strength of the air outlet grille 150. By arranging the reinforcing ribs 157 away from the buckle 153 or reducing the height of the reinforcing ribs 157 in the area closer to the buckle 153, it is convenient for the corresponding area of the air outlet grille 150 to deform during snap connection, so that the buckle 153 can be snapped onto the snap tab 123.

[0066] It should be noted that the reinforcing ribs 157 are arranged away from the buckle 153, and the height of the reinforcing ribs 157 decreases in the direction approaching the buckle 153, which can be understood as that the reinforcing ribs 157 may not be provided in the surrounding area of the buckle 153 or the height of the reinforcing ribs 157 is set lower. In this way, when assembling the air outlet grille 150, the corresponding area of the air outlet grille 150 can be deformed by pressing the area corresponding to the buckle 153, so that the buckle 153 can be snapped onto the snap tab 123.

[0067] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , in this embodiment, the front panel assembly 100 for the air conditioner outdoor unit 310 further includes a first fixing screw (not shown in the figure). First mounting holes 159 are provided on both sides below the air outlet grille 150, and second mounting holes 127 are correspondingly provided in the mounting area 113. The first fixing screw passes through the first mounting hole 159 and the second mounting hole 127.

[0068] To avoid the failure of snap connection and strengthen the fixation by screwing, this can prevent the air outlet grille 150 from separating from the front panel 110.

[0069] In the above-mentioned assembly method in which the air outlet grille 150 and the front panel 110 are snap-connected through the buckle 153 and the card slot 121, the specific assembly process is as follows:

[0070] First, align the positioning buckle 155 of the air outlet grille 150 with the positioning card slot 125, then press the air outlet grille 150 so that all other buckles 153 extend into the corresponding card slots 121 and are snapped onto the snap tabs 123, and then drive the first screw into the first mounting hole 159 and the second mounting hole 127 to complete the installation.

[0071] In some other embodiments of the present application:

[0072] Please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8, the snap - connection part 151 is a hook 161. The hook 161 includes a connecting part 163 and a hook head 165 connected to the connecting part 163. The hook head 165 extends towards the right. The snap - connection installation part 115 is a chute 129 provided on the front panel 110, and the chute 129 extends in the left - right direction. The air - outlet grille 150 can slide relative to the front panel 110 to the right, so that the hook 161 inserted into the chute 129 slides along the chute 129 and hooks onto the front panel 110.

[0073] The assembly of the air - outlet grille 150 on the front panel 110 is realized by the hook 161 and the chute 129. In this way, it is not necessary to press the air - outlet grille 150, and the deformation of the front panel 110 will not affect the assembly of the sliding hook in the chute 129.

[0074] Please refer to Figure 6 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 , in this embodiment, the chute 129 includes a first section 131, a guiding section 133, and a second section 135 that are connected in sequence from left to right. The width of the first section 131 is greater than the width of the second section 135. The guiding section 133 can enable the hook 161 to slide from the first section 131 into the second section 135. The second section 135 cooperates with the connecting part 163 and can be used for the positioning of the air - outlet grille 150 and the front panel 110 in the up - down direction.

[0075] In this application, the chute 129 is set in three sections, which can realize the positioning of the air - outlet grille 150 and the front panel 110 in the up - down direction.

[0076] In this embodiment, a snap - connection platform 137 is convexly provided on the outer peripheral edge of the front panel 110 at the end of the second section 135. The hook head 165 is hooked on the snap - connection platform 137, and the snap - connection platform 137 is arc - shaped.

[0077] Setting the snap - connection platform 137 can enhance the mechanical strength of the snap - connection part 151 of the front panel 110, avoid deformation of this area under stress, and the arc - shape can also be used for guiding during the sliding process. Generally, the snap - connection platform 137 can be formed by stamping.

[0078] Please refer to Figure 6 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 , in this embodiment, the front - panel assembly 100 for the air - conditioner outdoor unit 310 further includes a second fixing screw;

[0079] Third installation holes 139 are provided on both the upper and lower sides on the right side of the air - outlet grille 150, and corresponding fourth installation holes (not shown in the figure) are provided on the front panel 110. The second fixing screw passes through the third installation hole 139 and the fourth installation hole.

[0080] Fixing on the right side by the second fixing screw can prevent the air - outlet grille 150 from sliding to the left after being assembled.

[0081] Specifically, during the assembly process, first insert the communication into the first section 131, then push out the air outlet grille 150, causing the air outlet grille 150 to slide towards the right, so that the connecting portion 163 slides into the second section 135 along the guiding section 133, and then slides to the end of the second end to achieve hooking. Then drive the second fixing screw into the third mounting hole 139 and the fourth mounting hole, thereby restricting the leftward sliding of the air outlet grille 150 relative to the front panel 110.

[0082] In summary, the working principles and beneficial effects of the front panel assembly 100 for the air conditioner outdoor unit 310 and the air conditioner 300 provided by the embodiments of the present invention include:

[0083] In this application, by providing the concave mounting area 113 on the front panel 110 and installing the air outlet grille 150 in the mounting area 113 through the clamping portion 151 and the clamping and mounting portion 115, the air outlet grille 150 can be at least partially sunk in the mounting area 113, thereby improving the problem that the air outlet grille 150 protrudes outward from the front panel 110, and thus avoiding the problem of damage to the front panel 110 due to bearing force. The front panel 110 and the air outlet grille 150 are installed through the clamping portion 151 and the clamping and mounting portion 115, which can make the installation of the air outlet grille 150 more convenient. The polygonal air outlet grille 150 can provide a larger fitting and supporting area between the air outlet grille 150 and the front panel 110, thereby further avoiding damage to the air outlet grille 150.

[0084] Although the present invention is disclosed as above, the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be subject to the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A front panel assembly for an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, characterized in that, it includes: A front panel, provided with an air outlet and a concave installation area, and a plurality of snap-in installation parts are arranged in the installation area; An air outlet grille, which is polygonal and provided with a plurality of snap-in parts. The air outlet grille is installed in the installation area and covers the air outlet, and the snap-in parts are snap-connected to the snap-in installation parts one by one.

2. The front panel assembly for an outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front panel includes a first area on the left side and a second area on the right side. The first area is formed by stamping to form the concave installation area, so as to form a stepped surface with the second area, and the right side of the air outlet grille abuts against the stepped surface.

3. The front panel assembly for an outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The snap-in part is a buckle convexly arranged on the inner side of the air outlet grille, and the snap-in installation part is a card slot arranged in the installation area. The card slot extends inward and is provided with an inclined snap-in piece, and the buckle is snap-connected to the snap-in piece.

4. The front panel assembly for an outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The number of the buckles is eight, and two are arranged on the upper side, lower side, left side and right side of the air outlet respectively, and the positions of the card slots correspond to the positions of the buckles.

5. The front panel assembly for an outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, Positioning card slots are respectively arranged on both sides of the installation area above the air outlet, and positioning buckles are arranged in the corresponding areas of the air outlet grille, and the positioning buckles are snap-connected to the positioning card slots; and / or, the front panel assembly for an outdoor unit of an air conditioner further includes first fixing screws. First mounting holes are arranged on both sides below the air outlet grille, and second mounting holes are correspondingly arranged in the installation area, and the first fixing screws pass through the first mounting holes and the second mounting holes; and / or, A plurality of reinforcing ribs are arranged on the inner side of the air outlet grille. The reinforcing ribs are arranged away from the buckle, and the height of the reinforcing ribs decreases in the direction close to the buckle.

6. The front panel assembly for an outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The snap-in part is a hook buckle, and the hook buckle includes a connecting part and a hook head connected to the connecting part. The hook head extends towards the right; The snap-in installation part is a sliding groove arranged on the front panel, and the sliding groove extends in the direction of the second area; The air outlet grille can slide relative to the front panel to the right, so that the hook buckle inserted into the sliding groove slides along the sliding groove and hooks on the front panel.

7. The front panel assembly for an outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sliding groove includes a first section, a guiding section and a second section connected in sequence from left to right. The width of the first section is greater than the width of the second section. The guiding section can make the hook buckle slide into the second section, and the second section is used to cooperate with the connecting part for positioning the air outlet grille and the front panel in the up and down direction.

8. The front panel assembly for an outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to claim 7, It is characterized in that a clamping table is convexly provided inwardly on the outer peripheral edge of the end of the second section of the front panel, the hook head is hooked on the clamping table, and the clamping table is arc-shaped.

9. The front panel assembly for an air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 8 It is characterized in that the front panel assembly for an air conditioner outdoor unit further includes a second fixing screw; third mounting holes are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the right side of the air outlet grille, and fourth mounting holes are correspondingly provided on the front panel; the second fixing screw passes through the third mounting hole and the fourth mounting hole.

10. An air conditioner It is characterized in that it includes an outdoor unit; the outdoor unit includes a base, a fan, a compressor, a rear enclosure, and the front panel assembly for an air conditioner outdoor unit according to any one of claims 1-9. The panel assembly and the rear enclosure are both mounted on the base and enclose an installation cavity. The fan and the compressor are mounted in the installation cavity, and the fan corresponds to the air outlet.

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