Air conditioner

Abstract

The air conditioner comprises a panel support, a display assembly and a panel assembly, the panel support comprises a receding opening and a supporting part arranged around the receding opening, the display assembly comprises a display module arranged corresponding to the receding opening, the panel assembly is arranged on the outer side of the panel support, and the panel assembly is arranged on the outer side of the panel support. The display panel is arranged on one side of the front panel, and the display panel is arranged on one side of the front panel, is supported and connected to the supporting part and covers the avoiding opening. According to the air conditioner, the design of the front panel can be simplified, and the connection strength of the display panel and the panel support can be enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the related art, a display panel is disposed on a front panel, and the front panel is fixed to a panel bracket. However, this results in a complex design of the front panel and insufficient connection strength between the display panel and the panel bracket. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. For this purpose, the present invention provides an air conditioner that can simplify the design of the front panel and is conducive to enhancing the connection strength between the display panel and the panel bracket.

[0004] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a panel bracket, a display component, and a panel component. The panel bracket includes an avoidance opening and a support portion disposed around the avoidance opening. The display component includes a display module disposed corresponding to the avoidance opening. The panel component is disposed outside the panel bracket and includes a front panel and a display panel disposed on one side of the front panel. The display panel is supported and connected to the support portion and covers the avoidance opening.

[0005] In the air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention, the display panel is supported and connected to the support portion of the panel bracket, so that the display panel can be directly mounted on the panel bracket instead of mounting the display panel on the front panel. In this way, the design of the front panel can be simplified, and it is conducive to enhancing the connection strength between the display panel and the panel bracket.

[0006] In an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, the support portion includes a plurality of support ribs protruding in the direction of the display panel and spaced apart from each other, and the plurality of support ribs are disposed around the avoidance opening to support the display panel.

[0007] In an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, the display panel includes a shielding area disposed opposite to the avoidance opening and a peripheral area disposed around the shielding area. At least a part of the surface of the support rib is formed into a shape matching the shape of the peripheral area to support the peripheral area.

[0008] In an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, at least a part of the peripheral area protrudes from the outside to the inside of the display panel, so that a part of the display panel is formed into an outwardly concave and inwardly convex form.

[0009] In an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, the support portion includes a straight-edge area and a corner area connecting adjacent two straight-edge areas, and the support ribs are disposed in the straight-edge area and spaced apart along the length direction of the straight-edge area.

[0010] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the straight-edge area is provided with ribs extending along the length direction of the straight-edge area.

[0011] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the corner area has a thickening portion.

[0012] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the straight-edge area includes a first straight-edge area extending along the length direction of the panel bracket and a second straight-edge area extending along the width direction of the panel bracket. The first straight-edge area has a first rib extending along the length direction of the first straight-edge area, and the second straight-edge area has a second rib extending along the length direction of the second straight-edge area. A first demolding groove is formed on the back side of the first rib, and a second demolding groove is formed on the back side of the second rib. A third demolding groove is formed between the thickening portion and the support rib and between adjacent support ribs. The third demolding groove opens towards the display panel, the first demolding groove opens away from the display panel, and the second demolding groove opens along the length direction of the panel bracket.

[0013] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the display panel is disposed corresponding to the end of the panel bracket, and the edge of the panel bracket has a recessed step surface, and the edge of the display panel is supported on the step surface.

[0014] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the edge of the panel bracket further has a surrounding edge portion protruding from the step surface, and the surrounding edge portion surrounds the edge of the display panel and is in clearance fit with the edge of the display panel.

[0015] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the length direction of the panel bracket is the up-and-down direction, the display panel is disposed opposite to the upper part of the panel bracket, the upper edge of the display panel extends to the upper edge of the panel bracket, and the left and right edges respectively extend to the left and right edges of the panel bracket.

[0016] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the panel bracket includes an annular ring defining the avoidance opening, the support portion is disposed in the outer ring area of the annular ring, the axial direction of the annular ring is the inner-outer direction of the panel bracket, and the axial extension length of the annular ring is more than twice the wall thickness of the annular ring.

[0017] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, wherein the outer axial end of the annular ring forms a full-circle abutment with the display panel.

[0018] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, the display assembly further includes a mounting seat for mounting the display module, the mounting seat is disposed inside the panel bracket, and is supported and connected to the support portion.

[0019] An air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting seat is formed in a box shape that is open towards the display panel, so as to form a receiving cavity for receiving the display module between the mounting seat, the panel bracket, and the display panel. The end face of the mounting seat on the side close to the display panel is disposed around the avoidance opening and is matched in shape and abuts against the support portion.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, will become apparent in part from the following description, or will be understood through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and be readily understood from the following description of the embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a schematic diagram of another perspective of the air conditioner shown in ;

[0024] Figure 3 is Figure 1 an exploded view of the air conditioner shown in ;

[0025] Figure 4 is Figure 2 a partial enlarged view of the air conditioner shown in ;

[0026] Figure 5 is Figure 3 a partial enlarged view of the panel bracket shown in ;

[0027] Figure 6 is Figure 3 a schematic diagram of another perspective of the panel bracket shown in ;

[0028] Figure 7 is Figure 3 a rear view of the panel bracket shown in ;

[0029] Figure 8 is Figure 6 an enlarged view of portion A in ;

[0030] Figure 9 is Figure 3 a schematic diagram of the display panel shown in ;

[0031] Figure 10 is Figure 3 A sectional view of the connection between the display panel and the panel bracket shown in

[0032] Figure 11 is Figure 10 An enlarged view of position B in

[0033] Figure 12 A partial sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 13 is Figure 12 An assembly drawing of the mounting base and the panel bracket shown in

[0035] Figure 14 is Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the mounting base shown in

[0036] Reference numerals:

[0037] Air conditioner 100; length direction F1; width direction F2;

[0038] Panel bracket 1; avoidance opening 11; support portion 12; straight-edge region 121; first straight-edge region 121a; first rib 121b; first demolding groove 121c; second straight-edge region 121d; second rib 121e; second demolding groove 121f; third demolding groove 121g;

[0039] Support rib 1211; rib 1212; corner region 122; thickening portion 1221; step surface 13; surrounding portion 14; annular ring 15;

[0040] Panel assembly 2; display panel 21; shielding region Z1; peripheral region Z2; front panel 22; air outlet 221;

[0041] Display assembly 3; display module 31; mounting base 32; elastic support structure 33; end face 321; accommodation cavity 6. Detailed implementation manners

[0042] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary only for explaining the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0043] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure of the present invention, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present invention. In addition, the present invention may repeat reference numerals and / or letters in different examples. Such repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity, and does not itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the present invention provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but those of ordinary skill in the art can recognize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0044] Reference is made below to Figures 1 - 14 describe an air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] The air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a panel bracket 1, a display component 3, and a panel component 2.

[0046] The panel bracket 1 includes an avoidance opening 11 and a support portion 12 disposed around the avoidance opening 11. The display component 3 includes a display module 31 corresponding to the avoidance opening 11; and the panel component 2 is disposed outside the panel bracket 1 and includes a front panel 22 and a display panel 21 disposed on one side of the front panel 22. The display panel 21 is supported and connected to the support portion 12 and covers the avoidance opening 11. It should be noted that the "around" described herein may be, but is not limited to, around a full circle. For example, it may also be around a half circle, or more than a half circle, etc.

[0047] Thus, the display panel 21 can be directly mounted on the panel bracket 1 instead of mounting the display panel 21 on the front panel 22. In this way, the design of the front panel 22 can be simplified, and it is beneficial to enhance the connection strength between the display panel 21 and the panel bracket 1.

[0048] For example, the air conditioner 100 may be a floor-standing air conditioner or a wall-mounted air conditioner, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown. Below, a floor-standing air conditioner will be taken as an example for illustration:

[0049] As Figure 3 shown, the air conditioner 100 includes a panel bracket 1, a display component 3, and a panel component 2.

[0050] For example, the panel support 1 is provided with an avoidance opening 11, the display module 31 is arranged corresponding to the avoidance opening 11, the display panel 21 covers the avoidance opening 11 and is connected to the support portion 12. Among them, the display module 31 may have a display area and a touch area. The display area can be used to display current temperature, wind speed, mode, or gear information of the wind speed, etc. The touch area can be integrated with touch buttons, and the touch buttons can be buttons for adjusting the mode, temperature, or wind speed, etc. And the display panel 21 is provided with a transparent area corresponding to the display area and a touch area corresponding to the touch area, so as to better display the information of the display module 31 and realize the touch function.

[0051] Further, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the front panel 22 and the display panel 21 are both installed on the panel support 1, and the display panel 21 is located on one side of the front panel 22. For example, the display panel 21 is located above the front panel 22, or the display panel 21 is located below the front panel 22, or the display panel 21 is located on the left or right side of the front panel 22, which is not limited herein. In this way, the display panel 21 can be independently arranged on the panel support 1 relative to the front panel 22, that is, the display panel 21 can be independently arranged, so that the area of the display panel 21 is not limited by the size of the front panel 22, which is beneficial to increasing the area of the display panel 21, thereby being beneficial to enlarging or increasing the display content, or enlarging or increasing the control buttons, etc., and can reduce the processing difficulty of the front panel 22, improve the structural strength of the front panel 22, and improve the deformation of the front panel 22.

[0052] Among them, as Figure 3 shown, the front panel 22 may be provided with an air outlet 221 to meet the air outlet requirements of the air conditioner 100100. The panel support 1 is further provided with a support portion 12, and the support portion 12 is arranged around the avoidance opening 11, which can prevent the support portion 12 from blocking the avoidance opening 11. At the same time, the display panel 21 is supported and connected to the support portion 12, so that the support portion 12 can evenly support the display panel 21 in the circumferential direction of the avoidance opening 11, thereby improving the connection stability and connection strength between the display panel 21 and the panel support 1.

[0053] According to the air conditioner 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the display panel 21 is supported and connected to the support portion 12 of the panel support 1, so that the display panel 21 can be directly installed on the panel support 1, rather than installing the display panel 21 on the front panel 22. In this way, the design of the front panel 22 can be simplified, and it is beneficial to enhance the connection strength between the display panel 21 and the panel support 1.

[0054] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 8As shown, the support portion 12 includes a plurality of support ribs 1211 that protrude toward the display panel 21 and are spaced apart from each other. The plurality of support ribs 1211 surround the avoidance opening 11 to support the display panel 21.

[0055] Thus, by providing the support ribs 1211, the plurality of support ribs 1211 can support the display panel 21. Moreover, since the plurality of support ribs 1211 are spaced apart and surround the avoidance opening 11, it is possible to prevent the support ribs 1211 from blocking the avoidance opening 11. At the same time, the plurality of support ribs 1211 can uniformly support the display panel 21 in the circumferential direction of the avoidance opening 11, thereby ensuring the structural stability of the display panel 21.

[0056] In some embodiments, as Figure 9 shown, the display panel 21 includes a shielding area Z1 disposed opposite to the avoidance opening 11, and a peripheral area Z2 surrounding the shielding area Z1. At least a part of the surface of the support rib 1211 is formed into a shape matching the shape of the peripheral area Z2 to support the peripheral area Z2.

[0057] Thus, by providing the peripheral area Z2 to protect the shielding area Z1 to a certain extent and reduce the deformation of the shielding area Z1, and the support ribs 1211 can provide high-strength structural support. Therefore, when the support ribs 1211 support the peripheral area Z2, it is beneficial to improve the uniformity and stability of the support.

[0058] At least a part of the surface of the support rib 1211 is formed into a shape matching the shape of the peripheral area Z2. For example, the shape of the peripheral area Z2 is configured to protrude from the outside to the inside of the display panel 21, and correspondingly, at least a part of the surface of the support rib 1211 is formed to be recessed from the outside to the inside of the panel bracket 1; or the shape of the peripheral area Z2 is configured to be recessed from the outside to the inside of the display panel 21, and correspondingly, at least a part of the surface of the support rib 1211 is formed to protrude from the outside to the inside of the panel bracket 1. This is not limited herein.

[0059] For example, one side surface of the peripheral area Z2 facing the support portion 12 is formed into a convex surface, and the support surface of the support rib 1211 is formed into a concave surface. In this way, the concave surface can better abut against the convex surface, thereby enhancing the support effect of the support rib 1211 on the peripheral area Z2.

[0060] Of course, in some other embodiments, one side surface of the peripheral area Z2 facing the support portion 12 and the support surface of the support rib 1211 can both be formed into a flat surface. Alternatively, one side surface of the peripheral area Z2 facing the support portion 12 can be formed into other shapes, and the support surface of the support rib 1211 can also be formed into a shape adapted to one side surface of the peripheral area Z2 facing the support portion 12. This is not limited herein.

[0061] Thus, the shape of the support rib 1211 is made to match the shape of the inner convex surface, so that the support rib 1211 can provide high-strength structural support. Therefore, when the support rib 1211 supports the peripheral region Z2, it is beneficial to improve the uniformity and stability of the support.

[0062] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 , Figures 9 - 11 shown, at least a part of the peripheral region Z2 protrudes from the outside to the inside of the display panel 21, so that a part of the display panel 21 is formed in an outwardly concave and inwardly convex form.

[0063] Thus, by setting the peripheral region Z2, the display panel 21 has a concave-convex shape, which is beneficial to improving the structural strength of the display panel 21 and improving the deformation of the display panel 21. In particular, through the support of the peripheral region Z2 and the support rib 1211, the support stability and reliability of the panel bracket 1 for the display panel 21 can be improved.

[0064] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 and Figure 6 shown, the support portion 12 includes a straight-edge region 121 and a corner region 122 connecting two adjacent straight-edge regions 121. The support ribs 1211 are provided in the straight-edge region 121 and are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the straight-edge region 121.

[0065] Thus, by setting the corner region 122, it is convenient for the connection transition between two adjacent straight-edge regions 121. For example, Figure 4 shown, the corner region 122 can be configured as an arc region, so that two adjacent straight-edge regions 121 are connected and transitioned through the arc region, thereby enhancing the structural strength of the connection between two adjacent straight-edge regions 121 and being able to reduce the problem of damage occurring at the connection between two adjacent straight-edge regions 121.

[0066] Among them, a plurality of support ribs 1211 can enhance the structural strength of the straight-edge region 121, and enable the plurality of support ribs 1211 to uniformly support the display panel 21 in the length direction of the straight-edge region 121.

[0067] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 and Figure 6 shown, the straight-edge region 121 is provided with convex ribs 1212 extending along the length direction of the straight-edge region 121. For example, the convex ribs 1212 can include, but are not limited to, the first convex rib 121b and the second convex rib 121e shown in the figure.

[0068] Thus, the convex ribs 1212 can be used to enhance the structural strength of the straight-edge region 121 in the length direction of the straight-edge region 121 and reduce the deformation of the straight-edge region 121.

[0069] In some embodiments, asFigure 5 and Figure 6 As shown in Figure 6 , the corner area 122 has a thickened portion 1221.

[0070] The "thickened portion 1221" means that the wall thickness at the corner area 122 is relatively large. For example, the thickness of the thickened portion 1221 can be 3.3 mm - 3.7 mm, thereby enhancing the structural strength at the corner. And a glue scooping position can be designed at the thickened portion 1221 to facilitate glue scooping and avoid shrinkage on the appearance surface.

[0071] Thus, by setting the thickened portion 1221, the thickness at the corner is increased, thereby improving the support strength and making the structure not easily damaged.

[0072] In some embodiments, as Figures 5 - 7 shown in Figures 5 - 7 , the straight edge area 121 includes a first straight edge area 121a extending along the length direction of the panel bracket 1, and a second straight edge area 121d extending along the width direction of the panel bracket 1.

[0073] As Figures 6 - 8 shown in Figures 6 - 8 , the first straight edge area 121a has a first rib 121b extending along the length direction of the first straight edge area 121a, the second straight edge area 121d has a second rib 121e extending along the length direction of the second straight edge area 121d. A first demolding groove 121c is formed on the back side of the first rib 121b, a second demolding groove 121f is formed on the back side of the second rib 121e, and a third demolding groove 121g is formed between the thickened portion 1221 and the support rib 1211, as well as between adjacent support ribs 1211.

[0074] Among them, the third demolding groove 121g opens towards the direction of the display panel 21, the first demolding groove 121c opens towards the direction away from the display panel 21, and the second demolding groove 121f opens along the length direction of the panel bracket 1.

[0075] Thus, by setting the first rib 121b, the structural strength of the first straight edge area 121a can be enhanced in the length direction of the first straight edge area 121a, reducing the deformation of the first straight edge area 121a. The second rib 121e can enhance the structural strength of the second straight edge area 121d in the length direction of the second straight edge area 121d, reducing the deformation of the second straight edge area 121d, and further enhancing the support effect of the support portion 12 on the display panel 21.

[0076] Among them, the corner area 122 is connected between the first straight edge area 121a and the second straight edge area 121d, so that the connection between the first straight edge area 121a and the second straight edge area 121d can be better transitioned.

[0077] Further, a first demolding groove 121c is formed on the back side of the first rib 121b (the side away from the display panel 21), and the first demolding groove 121c opens in a direction away from the display panel 21. For example, the first demolding groove 121c opens in the direction away from the display panel 21, so as to facilitate gumming removal at the rear side of the panel bracket 1 and reduce the difficulty of gumming removal.

[0078] A second demolding groove 121f is formed on the back side of the second rib 121e (the side away from the display panel 21), and the second demolding groove 121f opens along the length direction of the panel bracket 1. For example, the second demolding groove 121f is provided at the top of the panel bracket 1. In this way, it is convenient to perform gumming removal above the panel bracket 1 to reduce the difficulty of gumming removal.

[0079] Third demolding grooves 121g are formed both between the thickening portion 1221 and the support ribs 1211 and between adjacent support ribs 1211, and the third demolding grooves 121g open in the direction of the display panel 21. In this way, it is convenient to perform gumming removal on the front side of the panel bracket 1 to reduce the difficulty of gumming removal.

[0080] In some embodiments, the display panel 21 is disposed corresponding to the end of the panel bracket 1, and the edge of the panel bracket 1 has a recessed step surface 13, and the edge of the display panel 21 is supported on the step surface 13.

[0081] "The display panel 21 is disposed corresponding to the end of the panel bracket 1" includes but is not limited to: such as Figure 4 in which the left end of the display panel 21 corresponds to the left end of the panel bracket 1, and / or such as Figure 4 in which the right end of the display panel 21 corresponds to the right end of the panel bracket 1, and / or such as Figure 4 in which the upper end of the display panel 21 corresponds to the upper end of the panel bracket 1.

[0082] For example, such as Figure 4 in which the upper end of the display panel 21 corresponds to the upper end of the panel bracket 1 to make full use of the space in the length direction of the panel bracket 1 and increase the size of the display panel 21 in the length direction of the panel bracket 1.

[0083] Or such as Figure 4 in which the left end of the display panel 21 corresponds to the left end of the panel bracket 1 and the right end of the display panel 21 corresponds to the right end of the panel bracket 1 to make full use of the space in the width direction of the panel bracket 1 and increase the size of the display panel 21 in the width direction of the panel bracket 1.

[0084] Thus, by disposing the display panel 21 corresponding to the end of the panel bracket 1, the edge of the display panel 21 can extend to the end of the panel bracket 1, so as to facilitate increasing the area of the display panel 21, which is beneficial to magnifying or increasing the display content, or magnifying or increasing the control buttons, etc.

[0085] Furthermore, the stepped surface 13 can support the edge of the display panel 21 to play a role in supporting the display panel 21, so that after the display panel 21 and the panel bracket 1 are assembled, the assembly between the panel bracket 1 and the display panel 21 is more stable and conducive to achieving a better sealing effect.

[0086] In some embodiments, as Figure 10 shown, the edge of the panel bracket 1 further has a surrounding edge portion 14 protruding from the stepped surface 13. The surrounding edge portion 14 surrounds the edge of the display panel 21 and is in clearance fit with the edge of the display panel 21.

[0087] Thus, the edge of the display panel 21 is surrounded by the surrounding edge portion 14 with a clearance, so that after the display panel 21 and the panel bracket 1 are assembled, the assembly clearance between the panel bracket 1 and the display panel 21 is uniform and stable, which is conducive to achieving a better sealing effect.

[0088] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the length direction of the panel bracket 1 is the up-and-down direction. The display panel 21 is disposed opposite to the upper part of the panel bracket 1. The upper edge of the display panel 21 extends to the upper edge of the panel bracket 1, and the left and right side edges respectively extend to the left and right side edges of the panel bracket 1.

[0089] Thus, the display panel 21 can make full use of the space in the length direction of the panel bracket 1 to increase the size of the display panel 21 in the length direction of the panel bracket 1. At the same time, the left and right side edges of the display panel 21 respectively extend to the left and right side edges of the panel bracket 1, which can make full use of the space in the width direction of the panel bracket 1 to further increase the area of the display panel 21.

[0090] In some embodiments, as Figure 6 、 Figure 10 and Figure 11 shown, the panel bracket 1 includes an annular ring 15 that defines an avoidance opening 11. The support portion 12 is disposed in the outer ring region of the annular ring 15. The axial direction of the annular ring 15 is the inner-outer direction of the panel bracket 1, and the axial extension length of the annular ring 15 is more than twice the wall thickness of the annular ring 15. It should be noted that the "axial extension length of the annular ring 15" refers to the minimum value of the axial extension length of the annular ring 15 (such as the dimension L shown in Figure 12 ), and the "wall thickness of the annular ring 15" refers to the maximum value of the wall thickness of the annular ring 15 (such as the dimension D shown in Figure 12 ).

[0091] Thus, by providing the annular ring 15, it is convenient to define the avoidance opening 11 through the annular ring 15, and it is beneficial to improve the structural strength of the panel bracket 1. Moreover, by setting the axial extension length of the annular ring 15 to be more than twice the wall thickness of the annular ring 15, the structural strength of the panel bracket 1 can be further enhanced. At the same time, the axial direction of the annular ring 15 is the inner and outer direction of the panel bracket 1, and the installation direction of the display panel 21 and the mounting bracket is also the inner and outer direction of the panel bracket 1. In this way, after the support portion 12 is provided in the outer ring region of the annular ring 15, the annular ring 15 can be used to improve the reliability of supporting the display panel 21.

[0092] In some embodiments, the axial outer end of the annular ring 15 is in full-circle contact with the display panel 21.

[0093] Thus, the axial outer end of the annular ring 15 can support the display panel 21 to enhance the reliability of supporting the display panel 21. At the same time, the axial outer end of the annular ring 15 is in full-circle contact with the display panel 21, so that sealing with the display panel 21 can be achieved in the circumferential direction of the annular ring 15, thereby enhancing the connection sealing performance between the annular ring 15 and the display panel 21.

[0094] In any of the above embodiments, as Figure 12 and Figure 13 shown, the display assembly 3 further includes a mounting seat 32 for mounting the display module 31. The mounting seat 32 is provided inside the panel bracket 1 and is supported and connected to the support portion 12.

[0095] "The inside of the panel bracket 1" refers to the side of the panel bracket 1 facing away from the display panel 21. By arranging the mounting seat 32 inside the panel bracket 1, interference between the mounting seat 32 and the display panel 21 can be avoided. At the same time, the mounting seat 32 is supported and connected to the support portion 12, so that the mounting positions of the mounting seat 32 and the panel bracket 1 do not interfere with the display module 31 and do not occupy the display area. At the same time, the mounting seat 32 is directly supported and connected to the support portion 12, making the structure of the mounting seat 32 simpler and facilitating installation.

[0096] In some embodiments, as Figure 14 shown, the mounting seat 32 is formed in the shape of a box body that is open towards the display panel 21, so as to form a receiving cavity 6 for receiving the display module 31 between the mounting seat 32, the panel bracket 1, and the display panel 21. The end face 321 on the side of the mounting seat 32 close to the display panel 21 is arranged around the avoidance opening 11 and is matched with the shape of the support portion 12 and in contact therewith.

[0097] Thus, by constructing the mounting seat 32 in the shape of a box body, it is convenient to define the receiving cavity 6 between the mounting seat 32, the panel bracket 1, and the display panel 21.

[0098] In this way, the display module 31 can be received in the accommodation cavity 6, thereby improving the space utilization rate. At the same time, the mounting base 32, the panel bracket 1, and the display panel 21 can play a certain protective role for the display module 31, and it is convenient to seal the accommodation cavity 6 to enhance the sealing effect of the accommodation cavity 6 and reduce the risk of damage to the display module 31 by water vapor or foreign objects.

[0099] The following describes the air conditioner 100 of a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0100] The air conditioner 100 includes: a panel bracket 1, a panel assembly 2, and a display assembly 3.

[0101] The length direction of the panel bracket 1 is the first direction F1. The panel assembly 2 is mounted on the panel bracket 1 and includes a front panel 22 and a display panel 21 arranged in sequence along the first direction F1. The size of the display panel 21 in the first direction F1 is smaller than the size L2 of the front panel 22 in the first direction.

[0102] Thus, it is beneficial to increase the area of the display panel 21, which is beneficial to enlarging or increasing the display content, or enlarging or increasing the control buttons, etc. Moreover, it can reduce the processing difficulty of the front panel 22, improve the structural strength of the front panel 22, and improve the deformation of the front panel 22.

[0103] The panel bracket 1 has an avoidance opening 11. The display panel 21 is arranged outside the panel bracket 1 and covers the avoidance opening 11. The display assembly 3 includes a display module 31 and a mounting base 32 for mounting the display module 31. The display module 31 is located inside the display panel 21 (the side of the display panel 21 facing the panel bracket 1) and is arranged corresponding to the avoidance opening 11. The mounting base 32 is mounted on the panel bracket 1, and the mounting base 32 has an elastic support structure 33. The elastic support structure 33 elastically supports the display module 31 so that the display module 31 abuts against the display panel 21.

[0104] Among them, the elastic support structure 33 can be an elastic buckle, or a spring, or other elastic deformation structures, which are not limited herein.

[0105] Thus, the distance between the display module 31 and the display panel 21 can be reduced, thereby improving the display effect of the display module 31. At the same time, the abutment of the display module 31 and the display panel 21 can also play a role in limiting the display module 31, thereby enhancing the structural stability of the display module 31.

[0106] The panel bracket 1 includes an avoidance opening 11 and a support portion 12 arranged around the avoidance opening 11. The display panel 21 is supported and connected to the support portion 12 and covers the avoidance opening 11. It should be noted that the "around" described herein can be, but is not limited to, around the whole circle. For example, it can also be around half a circle, or more than half a circle, etc.

[0107] Thus, the display panel 21 can be directly mounted on the panel bracket 1 instead of mounting the display panel 21 on the front panel 22. In this way, the design of the front panel 22 can be simplified, and it is beneficial to enhance the connection strength between the display panel 21 and the panel bracket 1.

[0108] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0109] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0110] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "mounted", "connected", "coupled", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0111] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature can be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "under" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0112] In the description of this specification, the description referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0113] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, it includes: a panel bracket, the panel bracket includes an avoidance opening and a support portion arranged around the avoidance opening; a display component, the display component includes a display module arranged corresponding to the avoidance opening; and a panel assembly, the panel assembly is arranged on the outer side of the panel bracket, and includes a front panel and a display panel arranged on one side of the front panel, the display panel is supported and connected to the support portion, and covers the avoidance opening.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, the support portion includes a plurality of support ribs protruding towards the display panel and arranged at intervals, and the plurality of support ribs are arranged around the avoidance opening to support the display panel.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, the display panel includes a shielding area arranged opposite to the avoidance opening, and a peripheral area arranged around the shielding area, at least part of the surface of the support rib is formed into a shape matching the shape of the peripheral area to support the peripheral area.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, at least part of the peripheral area protrudes from the outside to the inside of the display panel, so that a part of the display panel is formed into an outward concave and inward convex form.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, the support portion includes a straight-edge area and a corner area connecting two adjacent straight-edge areas, the support ribs are arranged in the straight-edge area and arranged at intervals along the length direction of the straight-edge area.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, the straight-edge area is provided with a convex rib extending along the length direction of the straight-edge area.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, the corner area has a thickening portion.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, the straight-edge area includes a first straight-edge area extending along the length direction of the panel bracket, and a second straight-edge area extending along the width direction of the panel bracket, the first straight-edge area has a first convex rib extending along the length direction of the first straight-edge area, the second straight-edge area has a second convex rib extending along the length direction of the second straight-edge area, a first demolding groove is formed on the back side of the first convex rib, a second demolding groove is formed on the back side of the second convex rib, a third demolding groove is formed between the thickening portion and the support rib and between adjacent support ribs, wherein, the third demolding groove opens towards the display panel, the first demolding groove opens towards the direction away from the display panel, and the second demolding groove opens along the length direction of the panel bracket.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, the display panel is arranged corresponding to the end of the panel bracket, the edge of the panel bracket has a sunken step surface, and the edge of the display panel is supported on the step surface.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that, The edge of the panel bracket further has a surrounding edge portion protruding from the step surface, and the surrounding edge portion surrounds the edge of the display panel and is in clearance fit with the edge of the display panel.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 9, wherein, the length direction of the panel bracket is the up-and-down direction, the display panel is disposed opposite to the upper part of the panel bracket, the upper edge of the display panel extends to the upper edge of the panel bracket, and the left and right side edges respectively extend to the left and right side edges of the panel bracket.

12. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein, the panel bracket includes an annular ring defining the avoidance opening, the supporting portion is disposed in the outer ring region of the annular ring, the axial direction of the annular ring is the inner-outer direction of the panel bracket, and the axial extension length of the annular ring is more than twice the wall thickness of the annular ring.

13. The air conditioner according to claim 11, wherein, the outer axial end of the annular ring is in integral abutment with the display panel.

14. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-13, wherein, the display assembly further includes a mounting seat for mounting the display module, the mounting seat is disposed inside the panel bracket and is supported and connected to the supporting portion.

15. The air conditioner according to claim 14, wherein, the mounting seat is formed in a box shape open towards the display panel, so as to form a receiving cavity for receiving the display module between the mounting seat, the panel bracket and the display panel, and the end surface of the mounting seat on the side close to the display panel is disposed around the avoidance opening and is in shape matching and abutment with the supporting portion.

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