Electric control box and air conditioner

Abstract

The invention provides an electric control box and an air conditioner. The invention discloses an electric control box, and the box comprises a housing, and the side wall of the housing is provided with an opening. The electric control bracket is arranged in the shell and is provided with a buckle structure matched with the opening; wherein the buckle structure is provided with a hollow inner cavity, and the hollow inner cavity is communicated with the opening, so that an electric wire in the electric control box extends into the opening, penetrates through the hollow inner cavity and then winds the buckle structure. The electric control box comprises the shell and the electric control support, the buckle structure is arranged on the electric control support, the structure of the shell of the electric control box is simplified, the requirement of the electric control box for the installation space is lowered, condensate water is prevented from flowing into the electric control box through the buckle structure formed by matching the shell and the electric control support, and installation work of all assemblies in the electric control box is facilitated; and when the buckle structure is broken and damaged, the electric control bracket can be replaced, so that the electric control box is convenient to install and maintain.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] There are many electronic components and complex wire routing inside an air conditioner, especially at the wire connection positions of the main electric control board. Moreover, condensation water is likely to condense on the wires inside the air conditioner, and the condensation water will flow along the wires into the electric control box, causing damage to the electronic components and affecting the service life of the product.

[0003] Currently, usually two methods are adopted. One depends on manual reservation of a water return bend to prevent condensation water from flowing into the electric control box, but this method is not foolproof and has potential safety hazards. The other is to set a buckle structure on the electric control box to prevent condensation water from flowing into the electric control box, but this method makes the structure of the electric control box complex and has high requirements for the installation space. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides an electric control box and an air conditioner. By setting a buckle structure on the electric control bracket, the function of preventing condensation water from flowing into the electric control box is realized, and the electric control box has a simple structure, low requirements for the installation space, and is convenient for the installation and maintenance of the electric control box.

[0005] For this reason, the first object of the present invention is to provide an electric control box.

[0006] The second object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner.

[0007] To achieve the first object of the present invention, the technical solution of the present invention provides an electric control box, which includes: a housing, the side wall of the housing is provided with an opening; an electric control bracket, the electric control bracket is placed in the housing and has a buckle structure arranged in cooperation with the opening; wherein, the buckle structure has a hollow inner cavity, and the hollow inner cavity is communicated with the opening, so that the wires inside the electric control box extend through the opening and penetrate through the hollow inner cavity and then wind around the buckle structure.

[0008] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution: The electric control box of the present invention includes a housing and an electric control bracket. The buckle structure is arranged on the electric control bracket, which simplifies the structure of the electric control box housing, reduces the requirements of the electric control box for the installation space, prevents condensation water from flowing into the electric control box through the buckle structure formed by the cooperation of the housing and the electric control bracket, is convenient for the installation work of each component in the electric control box, and when the buckle structure is broken and damaged, the electric control bracket can also be replaced, which is convenient for the installation and maintenance of the electric control box.

[0009] In one technical solution of the present invention, the buckle structure includes: a communicating part that extends out along the side wall of the electronic control bracket, and a hollow inner cavity is provided in the communicating part; a bending part that protrudes outward along the communicating part and is close to the outer shell; a limiting part that protrudes outward along the bending part; a first guiding part located on the limiting part, and the first guiding part protrudes outward along the limiting part to form a first clamping block, and the horizontal position of the first clamping block is not higher than the horizontal position of the lower end of the communicating part.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: The communicating part of the buckle structure of the present invention is used to extend the wires in the electronic control box; the bending part protrudes outward along the communicating part and is close to the outer shell, saving the space of the buckle structure. On the one hand, it makes the buckle structure thinner, providing a direction for cost reduction in realizing the miniaturization of the electronic control box. On the other hand, it reduces the probability of the buckle structure scratching other components; the limiting part protrudes outward along the bending part and is used to limit the movement of the wires. Specifically, the horizontal position of the first clamping block formed by the first guiding part protruding outward along the limiting part is not higher than the horizontal position of the lower end of the communicating part, effectively restricting the routing path of the wires, causing the wires to bend at the first clamping block, realizing the prevention of condensed water from flowing into the electronic control box, and this method effectively prevents misoperation.

[0011] In one technical solution of the present invention, the buckle structure further includes: a second guiding part located on the limiting part, and the second guiding part protrudes toward the first wire outlet area along the limiting part to form a second clamping block.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: The buckle structure of the present invention further includes a second guiding part and a second clamping block formed by the second guiding part protruding toward the first wire outlet area along the limiting part. It can be understood that the lowest point of the wire is fixed by the first clamping block, and the upward movement range of the wire is restricted by the second clamping block, realizing the effective fixation of the wire, and preventing the function of preventing backwater from not being achieved due to the long wire in actual application.

[0013] In one technical solution of the present invention, the buckle structure further includes: a third guiding part located on the bending part, and the third guiding part protrudes outward along the bending part to form a third clamping block.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: By setting the third guiding part and the third clamping block, the movement path of the wire in the second wire outlet area is effectively restricted, avoiding the wire detaching from the buckle structure, the wire outlet being messy and scratching other components.

[0015] In one technical solution of the present invention, the snap-on structure further includes: a first wire outlet area, which is formed by a connecting portion, a bending portion and a side of a limiting portion close to the connecting portion, and is used to allow the wires inside the electric control box to extend from the connecting portion, pass through the bending portion and be limited by a first guide portion on the limiting portion before being wound around the snap-on structure; and / or a second wire outlet area, which is formed by a connecting portion and a bending portion toward a side away from the connecting portion, and is used to allow the wires inside the electric control box to extend from the connecting portion, pass through a side of the bending portion away from the connecting portion and then be wound around the snap-on structure.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting the technical scheme are as follows: the wires inside the electric control box of the present invention can extend from the first wire outlet area of ​​the electric control box; the wires passing through the first wire outlet area are limited in their movement range by the first guide portion; and a second wire outlet area is formed by a bent portion of a snap-fit ​​structure and a connecting portion facing away from the connecting portion, so that the strong and weak electricity of the electric control box are separated by different wiring methods, and electromagnetic interference is effectively avoided; secondly, when there are many wires, they can also be diverted through the second wire outlet area to ensure that each wire can prevent condensed water from flowing into the electric control box through the snap-fit ​​structure.

[0017] In a technical solution of the present invention, the connecting part comprises: a connecting part body, the connecting part body is used to accommodate the electric wire; and a limiting component, the inner wall of the connecting part body protrudes toward the hollow inner cavity to form a limiting component.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is as follows: the connecting part body of the present invention forms a space for accommodating multiple wires, and a limiting component is provided to effectively fix the wires, so that the wires can be routed according to the path set by the buckle structure during the routing process, further enhancing the strength of the wire limitation.

[0019] In one technical solution of the present invention, a limit assembly includes: a first limit assembly, which protrudes from one side of the inner wall of the connecting part body toward the hollow inner cavity; a second limit assembly, which protrudes from the side of the inner wall of the connecting part body away from the first limit assembly toward the hollow inner cavity; wherein the first limit assembly and the second limit assembly cooperate to limit the movement of the wire in the hollow inner cavity.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is as follows: the limit assembly of the present invention includes a first limit assembly and a second limit assembly, which are arranged at different positions of the inner wall of the connecting part body to protrude toward the hollow inner cavity, and cooperate with each other to effectively limit the movement of the wires in the hollow inner cavity, and form an opening to facilitate the installation personnel in performing the wire installation operation.

[0021] In one technical solution of the present invention, the outer shell further includes: a first housing; a second housing, the first housing and the second housing are fastened to each other to form a receiving space for receiving an electric control bracket and electronic devices; wherein, the opening is provided on the first housing.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: The present invention provides an electric control box including a first housing and a second housing. The first housing and the second housing are fastened to each other to protect and accommodate the electric control bracket and electronic devices, and the opening is provided on the first housing. Then, the second housing is equivalent to the lid of the electric control box, which facilitates the operator to open or close the electric control box during installation and maintenance.

[0023] In one technical solution of the present invention, the outer shell further includes: a mounting portion, the mounting portion is provided on the first housing and is provided with an assembly through hole.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: The outer shell of the electric control box of the present invention further includes a mounting portion, and the mounting portion is provided with an assembly through hole. When installing the electric control box, the electric control box can be effectively fixed through the assembly through hole.

[0025] To achieve the second object of the present invention, the technical solution of the present invention provides an air conditioner including the electric control box of any one of the above technical solutions.

[0026] The air conditioner of this technical solution includes the electric control box of any one of the technical solutions of the present invention, and thus has all the beneficial effects of the electric control box of any one of the technical solutions of the present invention, which will not be elaborated here. Description of the Drawings

[0027] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the electric control box according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the outer shell according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the electric control bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 It is a left view of the structure of the electric control box according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 It is a top view of the structure of the electric control box according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 6 It is an enlarged view of the structure of the electric control box according to an embodiment of the present invention in the direction B.

[0033] Description of the Reference Numerals:

[0034] 10 - Electric control box; 100 - Outer shell; 110 - Opening; 120 - Mounting part; 120a - Assembly through - hole; 200 - Electric control bracket; 210 - Snap - fit structure; 210a - First wire - outlet area; 210b - Second wire - outlet area; 211 - Connecting part; 211a - Hollow inner cavity; 211b - Limiting component; 211b1 - First limiting component; 211b2 - Second limiting component; 212 - Bending part; 213 - Limiting part; 214 - First guiding part; 214a - First clamping block; 215 - Second guiding part; 215a - Second clamping block; 216 - Third guiding part; 216a - Third clamping block. Detailed implementation manners

[0035] To make the above - mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable, the following detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention will be made in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to fully understand the present invention. However, the present invention can also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0036] The following refers to Figures 1 to 6 Describe the technical solutions of some embodiments of the present invention.

[0037] Refer to Figures 1 to 6 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides an electric control box. The electric control box 10 includes: an outer shell 100, and an opening 110 is provided on the side wall of the outer shell 100; an electric control bracket 200, the electric control bracket 200 is placed in the outer shell 100 and has a snap - fit structure 210 that is cooperatively arranged with the opening 110; wherein, the snap - fit structure 210 has a hollow inner cavity 211a, and the hollow inner cavity 211a is communicated with the opening 110, so that the wires inside the electric control box 10 extend through the opening 110 and penetrate through the hollow inner cavity 211a and then wind around the snap - fit structure 210.

[0038] The electric control box of the present invention includes an outer shell and an electric control bracket. The snap - fit structure is arranged on the electric control bracket, which simplifies the structure of the outer shell of the electric control box, reduces the requirement for the installation space of the electric control box, prevents condensed water from flowing into the electric control box through the snap - fit structure formed by the cooperation of the outer shell and the electric control bracket, facilitates the installation work of each component in the electric control box, and when the snap - fit structure is broken or damaged, the electric control bracket can also be replaced, which is convenient for the installation and maintenance of the electric control box.

[0039] Refer to Figure 6As shown, specifically, in the embodiment of the present invention, the buckle structure 210 includes: a communication part 211 which extends along the side wall of the electronic control bracket 200, and a hollow inner cavity 211a is provided in the communication part 211; a bending part 212 which extends outwardly along the communication part 211 and is close to the outer shell 100; a limiting part 213 which extends outwardly along the bending part 212; a first guiding part 214 which is located on the limiting part 213 and extends outwardly along the limiting part 213 to form a first clamping block 214a, and the horizontal position of the first clamping block 214a is not higher than the horizontal position of the lower end of the communication part 211.

[0040] The communication part of the buckle structure of the present invention is used to extend the wires in the electronic control box; the bending part extends outwardly along the communication part and is close to the outer shell, saving the space of the buckle structure. On the one hand, it makes the buckle structure thinner, providing a direction for cost reduction in realizing the miniaturization of the electronic control box. On the other hand, it reduces the probability of the buckle structure scratching other components; the limiting part extends outwardly along the bending part and is used to limit the movement of the wires. Specifically, the horizontal position of the first clamping block formed by the first guiding part extending outwardly along the limiting part is not higher than the horizontal position of the lower end of the communication part, effectively limiting the routing path of the wires, making the wires bend at the first clamping block, realizing the prevention of condensate water flowing into the electronic control box, and this method effectively prevents misoperation.

[0041] Refer to Figure 6 As shown, specifically, in the embodiment of the present invention, the buckle structure 210 further includes: a second guiding part 215 which is located on the limiting part 213 and extends outwardly along the limiting part 213 towards the first wire outlet area to form a second clamping block 215a.

[0042] The buckle structure of the present invention further includes a second guiding part and a second clamping block formed by the second guiding part extending outwardly along the limiting part towards the first wire outlet area. It can be understood that the lowest point of the wire is fixed by the first clamping block, and the upward movement range of the wire is restricted by the second clamping block, realizing the effective fixation of the wire and preventing the function of preventing backwater from not being achieved due to the long wire in actual application.

[0043] Refer to Figure 6 As shown, specifically, in the embodiment of the present invention, the buckle structure 210 further includes: a third guiding part 216 which is located on the bending part 212 and extends outwardly along the bending part 212 to form a third clamping block 216a.

[0044] By setting the third guiding part and the third clamping block, the movement path of the wire in the second wire outlet area is effectively restricted, avoiding the wire detaching from the buckle structure and the wire routing being messy and scratching other components.

[0045] Refer to Figure 6As shown, specifically, in the embodiment of the present invention, the buckle structure 210 further includes: a first wire outlet area 210a, which is formed by the communication part 211, the bending part 212 and the side of the limiting part 213 close to the communication part 211, and is used for the wire inside the electric control box 10 to extend out from the communication part 211, pass through the bending part 212 and be limited by the first guiding part 214 on the limiting part 213 and then wind around the buckle structure 210; and / or a second wire outlet area 210b, which is formed by the communication part 211 and the bending part 212 on the side away from the communication part 211, and is used for the wire inside the electric control box 10 to extend out from the communication part 211, pass through the side of the bending part 212 away from the communication part 211 and then wind around the buckle structure 210.

[0046] The wire inside the electric control box of the present invention can extend out from the first wire outlet area of the electric control box; the wire passing through the first wire outlet area is restricted in its moving range by the first guiding part; and a second wire outlet area is formed by the bending part and the communication part of the buckle structure on the side away from the communication part. Through different wire routing methods, the separation of strong and weak electricity in the electric control box is realized, effectively avoiding electromagnetic interference; secondly, when there are more wires to be routed, the second wire outlet area can also be used for shunting to ensure that each wire can prevent condensed water from flowing into the electric control box through the buckle structure.

[0047] Refer to Figure 6 As shown, specifically, in the embodiment of the present invention, the communication part 211 includes: a communication part body, which is used for accommodating wires; a limiting component 211b, which protrudes from the inner wall of the communication part body into the hollow inner cavity 211a.

[0048] The communication part body of the present invention forms a space for accommodating multiple wires, and a limiting component is provided to effectively fix the wires, so that the wires can be routed along the path set by the buckle structure during the wire routing process, further strengthening the strength of wire limiting.

[0049] Refer to Figure 6 As shown, specifically, in the embodiment of the present invention, the limiting component 211b includes: a first limiting component 211b1, which protrudes from one side of the inner wall of the communication part body into the hollow inner cavity 211a; a second limiting component 211b2, which protrudes from the side of the inner wall of the communication part body far from the first limiting component 211b1 into the hollow inner cavity 211a; wherein, the first limiting component 211b1 and the second limiting component 211b2 cooperate to limit the movement of the wire in the hollow inner cavity 211a.

[0050] The limiting component of the present invention includes a first limiting component and a second limiting component, which are arranged to protrude into the hollow inner cavity 211a at different parts of the inner wall of the communication part, cooperate with each other to effectively limit the movement of the electric wire in the hollow inner cavity 211a, and form an opening, facilitating the installer to operate when installing the electric wire.

[0051] Specifically, in an embodiment of the present invention, the housing 100 further includes: a first housing; a second housing, the first housing and the second housing are buckled with each other to form a receiving space for receiving the electric control bracket 200 and electronic devices; wherein, the opening 110 is arranged on the first housing.

[0052] The present invention provides an electric control box including a first housing and a second housing. The first housing and the second housing are buckled with each other to protect and accommodate the electric control bracket and electronic devices, and the opening is arranged on the first housing. Then the second housing is equivalent to the cover of the electric control box, which is convenient for the operator to open or close the electric control box during installation and maintenance.

[0053] Specifically, referring to Figure 1 As shown, in an embodiment of the present invention, the housing 100 further includes: a mounting portion 120, the mounting portion 120 is arranged on the first housing and is provided with an assembly through hole 120a.

[0054] The housing of the electric control box of the present invention further includes a mounting portion, and the mounting portion is provided with an assembly through hole. When installing the electric control box, the effective fixation of the electric control box can be realized through the assembly through hole.

[0055] In some embodiments of the embodiments of the present application, an air conditioner includes the electric control box of any of the above embodiments.

[0056] The air conditioner of this embodiment includes the electric control box of any embodiment of the present invention, and thus has all the beneficial effects of the electric control box of any embodiment of the present invention, which will not be elaborated here.

[0057] In the description of this specification, the descriptions of terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "specific embodiments", etc. mean 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 can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0058] 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. An electronic control box, characterized in that, The electric control box (10) comprises: A housing (100), wherein a side wall of the housing (100) is provided with an opening (110); An electric control bracket (200), the electric control bracket (200) being placed in the housing (100) and having a buckle structure (210) arranged in cooperation with the opening (110); The buckle structure (210) has a hollow inner cavity (211a), and the hollow inner cavity (211a) is connected to the opening (110), so that the electric wires inside the electric control box (10) extend into and pass through the hollow inner cavity (211a) through the opening (110) and then wrap around the buckle structure (210).

2. The electronic control box according to claim 1, wherein The buckle structure (210) comprises: A connecting portion (211), the connecting portion (211) extending along a side wall of the electric control bracket (200), and the hollow inner cavity (211a) being provided in the connecting portion (211); a bending portion (212), the bending portion (212) protruding outward along the connecting portion (211), and the bending portion (212) is close to the housing (100); a limiting portion (213), the limiting portion (213) protruding outward along the bending portion (212); The first guide portion (214) is located on the limiting portion (213), and the first guide portion (214) protrudes outward along the limiting portion (213) to form a first clamping block (214a), and the horizontal position of the first clamping block (214a) is not higher than the horizontal position of the lower end of the connecting portion (211).

3. The electronic control box according to claim 2, wherein, The buckle structure (210) comprises: The second guide portion (215) is located on the limiting portion (213), and the second guide portion (215) protrudes along the limiting portion (213) toward the first wire outlet area to form a second clamping block (215a).

4. The electronic control box according to claim 2, wherein, The buckle structure (210) further includes: The third guide portion (216) is located on the bending portion (212), and the third guide portion (216) protrudes outward along the bending portion (212) to form a third clamping block (216a).

5. The electronic control box according to claim 2, characterized in that The buckle structure (210) further includes: a first wire outlet area (210a), the first wire outlet area (210a) being formed by the connecting portion (211), the bending portion (212) and a side of the limiting portion (213) close to the connecting portion (211), and being used to allow the wire inside the electric control box (10) to extend from the connecting portion (211), pass through the bending portion (212) and be limited by the first guide portion (214) on the limiting portion (213) before winding around the buckle structure (210); and / or A second wire outlet area (210b), the second wire outlet area (210b) is formed by the connecting portion (211) and the bent portion (212) toward a side away from the connecting portion (211), and is used to allow the wires inside the electric control box (10) to extend from the connecting portion (211) and pass through the bent portion (212) on a side away from the connecting portion (211) before winding around the buckle structure (210).

6. The electronic control box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The communication portion (211) comprises: A connecting part body for accommodating the electric wire; A limiting component (211b) formed by the inner wall of the connecting part body protruding into the hollow inner cavity (211a).

7. The electronic control box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The limiting component (211b) includes: A first limiting component (211b1) protruding from one side of the inner wall of the connecting part body into the hollow inner cavity (211a); A second limiting component (211b2) protruding from the side of the inner wall of the connecting part body away from the first limiting component (211b1) into the hollow inner cavity (211a); Wherein, the first limiting component (211b1) and the second limiting component (211b2) cooperate to limit the movement of the electric wire in the hollow inner cavity (211a).

8. The electronic control box according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that The housing (100) further includes: A first housing; A second housing, the first housing and the second housing are buckled with each other to form a receiving space for accommodating the electric control bracket (200) and the electronic device; Wherein, the opening (110) is provided on the first housing.

9. The electronic control box according to claim 8, characterized in that, The housing (100) further includes: A mounting part (120) provided on the first housing and provided with an assembly through hole (120a).

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes the electric control box (10) according to any one of claims 1-9.

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