Transparent decorative ring, decorative assembly and air conditioner

Abstract

The application provides a transparent decorative ring, a decorative assembly and an air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of air conditioners. The transparent decorative ring comprises a transparent decorative ring body and a connecting part. The transparent decorative ring body is in a ring shape, and the transparent decorative ring body is made of a transparent material. A refractive surface is formed on the inner ring side of the transparent decorative ring body. The two ends of the connecting part are respectively connected to the surfaces of the transparent decorative ring body adjacent to the refractive surface. The connecting part is provided with a connecting structure, and the connecting structure can enable the transparent decorative ring body to be installed on one side of an indoor unit. The transparent decorative ring can improve or even solve the problem of shadows on the transparent decorative ring.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and more specifically, to a transparent decorative ring, a decorative component, and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] To achieve diversity in air conditioner structure and appearance and enhance aesthetics, patterns are typically sprayed or printed on both sides of the middle frame. However, these patterns are easily scratched. With advancements in technology, installing transparent decorative elements on both sides of the air conditioner's indoor unit's middle frame has become a popular approach. However, existing methods of using transparent decorative rings on both sides of the middle frame often result in shadows appearing on the transparent decorative elements due to improper connection structures, affecting both aesthetics and user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The problem solved by this invention is that the existing transparent decorative ring has an unreasonable structural design, which causes shadows to appear on the transparent decorative ring.

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, embodiments of the present invention provide a transparent decorative ring, a decorative component, and an air conditioner, which can improve or even solve the problem of shadows appearing on the transparent decorative ring.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a transparent decorative ring for installation on one side of an indoor unit, the transparent decorative ring comprising a transparent decorative ring body and a connecting portion;

[0006] The transparent decorative ring body is circular in shape and is made of transparent material. A refractive surface is formed on the inner side of the transparent decorative ring body.

[0007] Both ends of the connecting part are respectively connected to the surface of the transparent decorative ring body adjacent to the refractive surface. The connecting part is provided with a connecting structure, which allows the transparent decorative ring body to be installed on one side of the indoor unit.

[0008] The inventors discovered that in existing technologies, the connecting part is generally connected to the refractive surface. This means that after light passes through the transparent decorative ring, it continues to travel into the interior of the connecting part, while the area connected to the connecting part does not refract or reflect, resulting in a shadow appearing in the area corresponding to the connecting part. This application addresses this by connecting the connecting part to the surface of the transparent decorative ring body adjacent to the refractive surface, thus ensuring the integrity and continuity of the refractive surface. This allows light illuminating the transparent decorative ring to pass through the body of the ring and undergo refraction and reflection at the refractive surface, thereby preventing a shadow from appearing on the transparent decorative ring body at the location corresponding to the connecting part.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the connecting portion includes a first segment, a second segment, a third segment, a fourth segment, and a fifth segment connected in sequence;

[0010] The transparent decorative ring body specifically consists of a first part and a second part;

[0011] One end of the first segment is connected to the surface of the first part adjacent to the refractive surface; one end of the first segment and one end of the second segment are connected at an angle; the other end of the second segment is connected at an angle to one end of the third segment; the fourth segment is disposed opposite to the second segment; one end of the fourth segment is connected at an angle to the other end of the third segment; the other end of the fourth segment is connected at an angle to the fifth segment; and the other end of the fifth segment is connected to the surface of the second part adjacent to the refractive surface.

[0012] The connection structure is provided in the first segment and the fifth segment; and / or,

[0013] The connection structure is located in the third segment.

[0014] This design of the connecting part allows it to support the decorative panel while avoiding the formation of shadows.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the transparent decorative ring body includes a mounting ring portion and a transparent decorative ring portion;

[0016] The mounting ring is used to snap between one side of the middle frame and the decorative panel;

[0017] The transparent decorative ring is connected to the outer periphery of the mounting ring and extends obliquely outward from the mounting ring.

[0018] The refractive surface is formed on the inner ring of the mounting ring portion;

[0019] The connecting portion and the sidewall of the mounting ring portion adjacent to the refractive surface.

[0020] This application sets the transparent decorative ring as an installation ring and a transparent decorative ring, so that the installation ring can be clamped between the middle frame and the decorative panel, thereby ensuring the uniformity of the assembly gap and making the indoor unit more aesthetically pleasing.

[0021] In an optional embodiment, the width difference of the transparent decorative ring body ranges from 0 to 3 mm.

[0022] This application maintains the width error of the transparent decorative ring body at 0-3mm, so that the light shining on the transparent decorative ring can be transmitted better, thereby improving shadows and making the brightness relatively more uniform.

[0023] Secondly, the present invention provides a decorative component for installation on one side of an indoor unit, the decorative component including a decorative panel and a transparent decorative ring as described in any of the foregoing embodiments;

[0024] The decorative panel is provided with an assembly structure that mates with the connecting structure;

[0025] The decorative panel is installed on the outside of the transparent decorative ring body, and the connecting structure is connected to the assembly structure.

[0026] This application allows the decorative panel and transparent decorative ring to be assembled as a whole first by setting a decorative structure on the outside of the decorative panel in conjunction with the connecting structure, and then the whole assembly is installed on the middle frame. This also makes the structure of the transparent decorative ring simpler and the appearance more complete under the decorative effect of the decorative parts.

[0027] In an optional embodiment, the connection structure includes a positioning hole disposed in the connection portion;

[0028] The assembly structure includes a positioning post disposed on the inner side of the decorative panel, and the positioning post can be inserted into the positioning hole.

[0029] This application enables convenient assembly and positioning between the transparent decorative ring and the decorative panel by using positioning holes and positioning posts.

[0030] In an optional embodiment, the connection structure further includes a slot disposed on the connection portion;

[0031] The assembly structure also includes a snap fastener, which is disposed on the inner side of the decorative panel;

[0032] The decorative panel is installed on the transparent decorative ring by means of the buckle and the slot.

[0033] This application uses a combination of snap-fit ​​and slot to assemble the transparent decorative ring and decorative panel, making assembly more convenient.

[0034] In an optional embodiment, the decorative panel or the connecting part is further provided with a mounting part, which is used to connect with the middle frame of the indoor unit.

[0035] This application allows decorative components to be better fitted to one side of the middle frame by setting a connecting part.

[0036] Thirdly, the present invention provides an air conditioner, which includes an indoor unit, the indoor unit including a middle frame and a decorative component as described in any of the foregoing embodiments;

[0037] The decorative panel or the transparent decorative ring is connected to one side of the middle frame.

[0038] This makes the indoor unit more aesthetically pleasing and can improve or even solve the problem of shadows on the transparent decorative ring.

[0039] In an optional embodiment, a second positioning hole, a second snap-fit ​​groove, and a clearance groove are provided on one side of the middle frame;

[0040] The connection structure includes a positioning hole disposed in the connection portion;

[0041] The assembly structure includes a positioning post disposed on the inner side of the decorative panel, the positioning post being inserted into the positioning hole and the second positioning hole;

[0042] The connection structure further includes a slot, which is disposed on the connection portion;

[0043] The assembly structure also includes a snap fastener, which is disposed on the inner side of the decorative panel;

[0044] The decorative panel is installed on the transparent decorative ring by the cooperation of the buckle and the slot, and the clearance groove corresponds to the buckle and is used to avoid the buckle;

[0045] The decorative panel or the connecting part is further provided with an installation part, which is a second buckle, and the second buckle is engaged with the second snap-fit ​​groove.

[0046] The positioning post in this application can achieve positioning between the transparent decorative ring and the middle frame, while the second slot and the second buckle can better achieve assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0047] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0048] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the decorative component provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transparent decorative ring provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the decorative panel structure of the decorative component provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0052] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0053] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the mid-frame structure of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0054] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged diagram of point C in the middle.

[0055] Icons: 100 - Transparent decorative ring; 110 - Transparent decorative ring body; 111 - Reflective surface; 113 - First part; 115 - Second part; 117 - Mounting ring part; 119 - Transparent decorative ring part; 121 - Back side; 123 - Front side; 130 - Connecting part; 131 - Connecting structure; 133 - First segment; 135 - Second segment; 137 - Third segment; 139 - Fourth segment; 141 - Fifth segment; 143 - Positioning hole; 145 - Slot; 300 - Decorative component; 310 - Decorative panel; 311 - Assembly structure; 312 - Positioning post; 313 - Buckle; 315 - Mounting part; 317 - Second buckle; 500 - Air conditioner; 510 - Indoor unit; 511 - Middle frame; 513 - Second positioning hole; 515 - Second snap-fit ​​groove; 517 - Clearance groove. Detailed Implementation

[0056] The existing transparent decorative ring has an unreasonable structural design, resulting in shadows on the ring, which affects the aesthetics of the indoor unit and the user experience.

[0057] To address the aforementioned problems, embodiments of the present invention provide a transparent decorative ring, a decorative component, and an air conditioner, which can improve or even solve the problem of shadows appearing on the transparent decorative ring.

[0058] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0059] Please refer to Figure 1 This embodiment provides an air conditioner 500, which is a split-type air conditioner, including an indoor unit 510 and an outdoor unit. The indoor unit 510 is a wall-mounted unit. The indoor unit 510 includes a decorative component 300 for a middle frame 511. The decorative component 300 is installed on one side of the middle frame 511, thereby making the indoor unit 510 more aesthetically pleasing.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the decorative component 300 includes a decorative panel 310 and a transparent decorative ring 100. The decorative panel 310 is mounted on the outside of the transparent decorative ring 100, and the decorative panel 310 and the transparent decorative ring 100 are interconnected. The decorative panel 310 and / or the transparent decorative ring 100 are connected to the middle frame 511.

[0061] Please refer to Figure 3In this embodiment, the transparent decorative ring 100 includes a transparent decorative ring body 110 and a connecting portion 130. The transparent decorative ring body 110 is circular and made of transparent material, with a refractive surface 111 formed on the inner side of the transparent decorative ring body 110. The two ends of the connecting portion 130 are respectively connected to the surfaces of the transparent decorative ring body 110 adjacent to the refractive surface 111, and a connecting structure 131 is provided on the connecting portion 130, which allows the transparent decorative ring body 110 to be installed on one side of the indoor unit 510.

[0062] The inventors discovered that in the prior art, the connecting part 130 is generally connected to the refractive surface 111. This means that after light passes through the transparent decorative ring 100, it continues to travel into the interior of the connector, while the area connected to the connecting part 130 does not refract or reflect, resulting in a shadow appearing on the area corresponding to the connecting part 130 on the transparent decorative ring 100. This application addresses this by connecting the connecting part 130 to the surface of the transparent decorative ring body 110 adjacent to the refractive surface 111, thus ensuring the integrity and continuity of the refractive surface 111. This allows light illuminating the transparent decorative ring 100 to pass through the transparent decorative ring body 110 and be refracted and reflected at the refractive surface 111, thereby preventing a shadow from appearing on the transparent decorative ring body 110 at the position corresponding to the connecting part 130.

[0063] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 5 It should be noted that the refractive surface 111 in this application can be understood as the inner wall of the transparent decorative ring 100. The two sides adjacent to the refractive surface 111 can be understood as the front 123 or the back 121 of the transparent decorative ring 100. In this example, the side of the transparent decorative ring 100 where the decorative panel 310 is mounted is defined as the front 123, and the side that abuts against the middle frame 511 is defined as the back 121.

[0064] In this embodiment, the transparent decorative ring body 110 is roughly rectangular in shape, with rounded corners at its four corners. This makes the shape more aesthetically pleasing and streamlined.

[0065] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3, in this embodiment, the connecting portion 130 includes a first segment 133, a second segment 135, a third segment 137, a fourth segment 139, and a fifth segment 141 that are connected in sequence. The transparent decorative ring body 110 specifically has a first part 113 and a second part 115 that are opposite to each other. One end of the first segment 133 is connected to the surface of the first part 113 adjacent to the refracting surface 111. One end of the first segment 133 and one end of the second segment 135 are angularly connected. The other end of the second segment is angularly connected to one end of the third segment 137. The fourth segment 139 is disposed opposite to the second segment 135, and one end of the fourth segment 139 is angularly connected to the other end of the third segment 137. The other end of the fourth segment 139 is angularly connected to the fifth segment 141. The other end of the fifth segment 141 is connected to the surface of the second part 115 adjacent to the refracting surface 111. The connecting structure 131 is provided on the first segment 133 and the fifth segment 141; and / or, the connecting structure 131 is provided on the third segment 137.

[0066] In this application, the connecting portion 130 is arranged in this way, so that the connecting portion 130 can support the decorative plate 310 and avoid forming a shadow.

[0067] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the connecting portion 130 is generally in a "J" shape. This can support the decorative plate 310 and at the same time realize the installation of the decorative plate 310.

[0068] In this embodiment, the end of the first segment 133 away from the second segment 135 is connected to the back surface 121 of the transparent decorative ring body 110. The end of the fifth segment 141 away from the fourth segment 139 is connected to the back surface 121 of the transparent decorative ring 100. This can ensure the integrity of the inner side of the transparent decorative ring 100. Thus, the problem of forming a shadow on the transparent decorative ring 100 can be improved.

[0069] In this embodiment, the transparent decorative ring body 110 includes a mounting ring portion 117 and a transparent decorative ring portion 119. The mounting ring portion 117 can be clamped between one side of the middle frame 511 and the decorative plate 310. The transparent decorative ring portion 119 is correspondingly connected to the outer peripheral edge of the mounting ring portion 117 and extends obliquely toward the outside of the mounting ring portion 117. The refracting surface 111 is formed on the inner ring of the mounting portion 315. The connecting portion 130 is connected to the side wall of the mounting ring portion 117 adjacent to the refracting surface 111.

[0070] In this embodiment, the transparent decorative ring 100 is set as the mounting ring portion 117 and the transparent decorative ring portion 119. In this way, the mounting ring portion 117 can be clamped between the middle frame 511 and the decorative plate 310, so as to ensure the uniformity of the assembly gap and make the indoor unit 510 more beautiful. And the transparent decorative ring portion 119 can be used to set the decorative shape.

[0071] In this embodiment, the mounting ring portion 117 is flat. The decorative ring portion extends outwards away from the middle frame 511. The mounting ring portion 117 and the decorative ring portion are connected by a bevel, and their thicknesses are substantially the same. The decorative plate 310 is fastened to the outside of the mounting ring portion 117, thereby concealing the connecting portion 130.

[0072] In this embodiment, the width difference of the transparent decorative ring body 110 ranges from 0 to 3 mm.

[0073] In this embodiment, the width error of the transparent decorative ring body 110 is kept within 0-3mm, so that the light shining on the transparent decorative ring 100 can be transmitted better, thereby improving shadows and making the brightness relatively more uniform.

[0074] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment, the decorative panel 310 is provided with an assembly structure 311 that mates with the connecting structure 131. The decorative panel 310 is installed on the outer side of the mounting ring portion 117, and the connecting structure 131 is connected to the assembly structure 311.

[0075] In this embodiment, by setting a decorative structure on the outside of the decorative panel 310 that cooperates with the connecting structure 131, the decorative panel 310 and the transparent decorative ring 100 can be assembled into a whole first, and then the whole assembly can be installed on the middle frame 511. This makes the structure of the transparent decorative ring 100 simpler and the appearance more complete under the decorative effect of the decorative parts.

[0076] The connecting structure 131 includes a positioning hole 143 disposed in the connecting part 130. The assembly structure 311 includes a positioning post 312 disposed inside the decorative panel 310, and the positioning post 312 is inserted into the positioning hole 143.

[0077] In this embodiment, the positioning hole 143 and the positioning post 312 are used to facilitate the assembly and positioning of the transparent decorative ring 100 and the decorative panel 310.

[0078] In this embodiment, the positioning hole 143 is located in the middle of the third segment 137.

[0079] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 Furthermore, the connecting structure 131 also includes a slot 145, which is disposed on the connecting portion 130. The assembly structure 311 also includes a buckle 313, which is disposed on the inner side of the decorative panel 310. The decorative panel 310 is installed on the transparent decorative ring 100 by the cooperation of the buckle 313 and the slot 145.

[0080] In this embodiment, the transparent decorative ring 100 and the decorative panel 310 are assembled together through the cooperation of the buckle 313 and the slot 145, making assembly more convenient.

[0081] Specifically, the slot 145 is located in the middle of the first segment 133 and the fifth segment 141. The buckle 313 corresponds to the position of the slot 145.

[0082] In this embodiment, there are three connecting parts 130, which are spaced apart. Some connecting parts 130 are only provided with slots 145, while some connecting posts are provided with positioning holes 143 and slots 145.

[0083] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 In this embodiment, the decorative panel 310 is also provided with a mounting part 315, which is connected to the middle frame 511.

[0084] By providing the connecting part 130, this application allows the decorative component 300 to be better assembled on one side of the middle frame 511. Furthermore, placing the connecting part 130 on the decorative panel 310 avoids obstructing light transmission by placing it on the transparent decorative ring 100.

[0085] Please refer to Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 In this embodiment, a second positioning hole 513, a second snap-fit ​​groove 515, and a clearance groove 517 are provided on one side of the middle frame 511. The positioning post 312 is inserted into the positioning hole 143 and extends to the second positioning hole 513. The clearance groove 517 corresponds to the snap-fit ​​313 and is used to avoid the snap-fit ​​313. The mounting part 315 is the second snap-fit ​​317, which snaps into the second snap-fit ​​groove 515.

[0086] This application provides a second positioning hole 513, which allows the positioning post 312 to be positioned between the transparent decorative ring 100 and the middle frame 511. The second slot 145 and the second buckle 317 can better facilitate assembly.

[0087] During assembly, the transparent decorative ring 100 and the decorative panel 310 are first assembled into a single decorative component 300 through the cooperation of the buckle 313 and the slot 145, and the positioning post 312 and the positioning hole 143. Then, the decorative component 300 is assembled onto one side of the middle frame 511 through the cooperation of the second positioning hole 513, the second buckle 317, and the second slot 145. This makes the installation of the transparent decorative ring 100 more convenient and can improve or even avoid the appearance of shadows on the transparent decorative ring 100.

[0088] In summary, the working distance and beneficial effects of the transparent decorative ring 100, decorative component 300, and air conditioner 500 provided in this embodiment include:

[0089] This application ensures the integrity and continuity of the refractive surface 111 by connecting the connecting part 130 to the surface of the transparent decorative ring body 110 adjacent to the refractive surface 111. This allows light illuminating the transparent decorative ring 100 to be transmitted through the transparent decorative ring body 110 and refracted and reflected at the refractive surface 111, thereby preventing shadows from appearing on the transparent decorative ring body 110 at the position corresponding to the connecting part 130.

[0090] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A transparent decorative ring for installation on one side of an indoor unit (510), characterized in that, The transparent decorative ring includes a transparent decorative ring body (110) and a connecting part (130). The transparent decorative ring body (110) is circular in shape and is made of transparent material. A refractive surface (111) is formed on the inner side of the transparent decorative ring body (110). The two ends of the connecting part (130) are respectively connected to the surface of the transparent decorative ring body (110) adjacent to the refractive surface (111). The connecting part (130) is provided with a connecting structure (131). The connecting structure (131) allows the transparent decorative ring body (110) to be installed on one side of the indoor unit (510). The transparent decorative ring body (110) includes an mounting ring portion (117) and a transparent decorative ring portion (119). The mounting ring (117) is used to be installed between one side of the middle frame (511) and the decorative panel (310); The transparent decorative ring (119) is connected to the outer periphery of the mounting ring (117) and extends obliquely outward from the mounting ring (117); The refractive surface (111) is formed on the inner ring of the mounting ring (117); The connecting part (130) is connected to the side wall of the mounting ring part (117) adjacent to the refractive surface (111).

2. The transparent decorative ring according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting part (130) includes a first segment (133), a second segment (135), a third segment (137), a fourth segment (139), and a fifth segment (141) connected in sequence. The transparent decorative ring body (110) specifically comprises a first part (113) and a second part (115). One end of the first segment (133) is connected to the surface of the first part (113) adjacent to the refractive surface (111). One end of the first segment (133) and one end of the second segment (135) are connected at an angle. The other end of the second segment is connected at an angle to one end of the third segment (137). The fourth segment (139) is arranged opposite to the second segment (135), and one end of the fourth segment (139) is connected at an angle to the other end of the third segment (137). The other end of the fourth segment (139) is connected at an angle to the fifth segment (141). The other end of the fifth segment (141) is connected to the surface of the second part (115) adjacent to the refractive surface (111). The connecting structure (131) is disposed in the first segment (133) and the fifth segment (141); and / or, The connecting structure (131) is disposed in the third segment (137).

3. The transparent decorative ring according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The width difference of the transparent decorative ring body (110) ranges from 0 to 3 mm.

4. A decorative component for mounting on one side of an indoor unit (510), characterized in that, The decorative component (300) includes a decorative panel (310) and a transparent decorative ring as described in any one of claims 1-3; The decorative panel (310) is provided with an assembly structure (311) that cooperates with the connecting structure (131). The decorative panel (310) is installed on the outside of the transparent decorative ring body (110), and the connecting structure (131) is connected to the assembly structure (311).

5. The decorative component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connection structure (131) includes a positioning hole (143) disposed in the connection part (130). The assembly structure (311) includes a positioning post (312) disposed inside the decorative panel (310), and the positioning post (312) is inserted into the positioning hole (143).

6. The decorative component according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The connecting structure (131) further includes a slot (145), which is disposed on the connecting part (130). The assembly structure (311) also includes a buckle (313), which is disposed on the inner side of the decorative panel (310); The decorative panel (310) is installed on the transparent decorative ring by means of the buckle (313) and the slot (145).

7. The decorative component (300) according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The decorative panel (310) or the connecting part (130) is further provided with a mounting part (315), which is used to connect with the middle frame (511) of the indoor unit (510).

8. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner (500) includes an indoor unit (510), which includes a middle frame (511) and a decorative component (300) according to any one of claims 4-7. The decorative panel (310) or the transparent decorative ring is connected to one side of the middle frame (511).

9. The air conditioner (500) according to claim 8, characterized in that, The middle frame (511) is provided with a second positioning hole (513), a second snap-fit ​​groove (515) and a clearance groove (517) on one side. The connection structure (131) includes a positioning hole (143) disposed in the connection part (130). The assembly structure (311) includes a positioning post (312) disposed inside the decorative panel (310), the positioning post (312) being inserted into the positioning hole (143) and the second positioning hole (513). The connecting structure (131) further includes a slot (145), which is disposed on the connecting part (130). The assembly structure (311) also includes a buckle (313), which is disposed on the inner side of the decorative panel (310); The decorative panel (310) is installed on the transparent decorative ring by means of the buckle (313) and the slot (145). The clearance slot (517) corresponds to the buckle (313) and is used to avoid the buckle (313). The decorative panel (310) or the connecting part (130) is further provided with an installation part (315), the installation part (315) being a second buckle (317), the second buckle (317) being engaged with the second snap-fit ​​groove (515).

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