Panel of air conditioner, panel assembly and air conditioner with panel assembly

Abstract

The invention discloses a panel of an air conditioner, a panel assembly and an air conditioner with the panel assembly, a first groove used for installing a first filter part is formed in one side of the panel in the thickness direction, ventilation holes are formed in the bottom wall of the first groove, and a second groove used for installing a second filter part is formed in the inner wall of the first groove. According to the panel of the air conditioner, the second groove is formed, so that the first filtering piece and the second filtering piece can be mounted in the first groove, and therefore, the first filtering piece or the second filtering piece can be selectively mounted according to the use requirements of the air conditioner, and the market competitiveness of the air conditioner can be improved; meanwhile, a first filtering piece and a second filtering piece can be installed in the first groove at the same time, double filtering can be achieved, the air quality can be further improved, and the use comfort of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Currently, products such as mobile air conditioners and dehumidifiers are equipped with multi-functional filters, and corresponding installation structures are provided on the panel. However, the current installation structures can usually only adapt to and install one type of functional filter, which limits the applicability of the air conditioner. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. For this reason, the present invention provides a panel of an air conditioner, which can install a first filter element and can also install a second filter element. Thus, the first filter element or the second filter element can be selected and installed according to the usage requirements of the air conditioner, thereby improving the market competitiveness of the air conditioner; the first filter element and the second filter element can also be installed simultaneously to achieve double filtration and further improve the air quality.

[0004] The present invention also provides a panel assembly having the above-mentioned panel of the air conditioner.

[0005] The present invention also provides an air conditioner having the above-mentioned panel assembly.

[0006] According to the panel of the air conditioner of the first aspect of the present invention, a first groove for installing a first filter element is formed on one side of the panel in the thickness direction. Ventilation holes are formed on the bottom wall of the first groove, and a second groove for installing a second filter element is formed on the inner wall of the first groove.

[0007] According to the panel of the air conditioner of the present invention, by providing the second groove, the first groove can install the first filter element or the second filter element. Thus, the first filter element or the second filter element can be selected and installed according to the usage requirements of the air conditioner, thereby improving the market competitiveness of the air conditioner; at the same time, the first filter element and the second filter element can also be installed simultaneously in the first groove, and further double filtration can be achieved, thereby further improving the air quality and the comfort of the user.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least a part of the bottom wall of the first groove is formed as a grille portion, the grille portion defines the ventilation holes, and at least a part of the second groove is formed in the grille portion.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in the thickness direction of the panel, the second groove is configured to be recessed from the bottom wall of the first groove toward the inside of the air conditioner.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, limiting ribs are provided on the inner wall of the second groove. The limiting ribs extend along the thickness direction of the panel, and are arranged at both ends in the first direction and / or the second direction in a first plane. The first plane is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the panel, and the first direction intersects with the second direction, so as to limit the second filter element between the limiting ribs.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, retaining ribs are provided on the inner wall of the second groove. The retaining ribs are arranged on both sides of the second groove in the first direction and / or the second direction in a first plane. The retaining ribs extend along the first direction or the second direction and are spaced apart from the bottom wall of the second groove, so as to limit the second filter element between the retaining ribs and the bottom wall of the second groove. The first plane is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the panel, and the first direction intersects with the second direction.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the grid portion includes a plurality of first ribs and a plurality of second ribs connected to the plurality of first ribs. The plurality of first ribs extend along the first direction in a first plane and are arranged at intervals in the second direction in the first plane. The plurality of second ribs extend along the second direction and are arranged at intervals in the first direction. The first plane is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the panel, and the first direction intersects with the second direction.

[0013] Wherein, the second groove is formed between two adjacent ones of the first ribs or the second ribs.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a fixing structure for fixing a sound insulation member is provided on the other side of the panel in the thickness direction.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the fixing structure includes at least one of a hook, a fixing post, and a positioning block.

[0016] The hook is provided on the surface of the panel and protrudes along the thickness direction of the panel. The hook is adapted to be engaged with a hook hole on the sound insulation member. The number of the hooks is one or more, and the hook portions of at least one of the hooks protrude upward.

[0017] The fixing post is provided on the surface of the panel and protrudes along the thickness direction of the panel. A fixing hole is formed on the fixing post, and the panel is configured to be fixedly connected with the sound insulation member through a fastener passing through the fixing hole.

[0018] The positioning block is provided on the surface of the panel and protrudes along the thickness direction of the panel. The positioning block is adapted to cooperate with a positioning hole on the sound insulation member. The number of the positioning blocks is one or more. When the number of the positioning blocks is multiple, the multiple positioning blocks are arranged at intervals.

[0019] According to the second aspect of the present invention, the panel assembly includes: a filter structure, the filter structure includes at least one of a first filter element and a second filter element; according to the panel of the air conditioner of the first aspect of the present invention, the first groove of the panel is configured to accommodate the first filter element, and the second groove is configured to accommodate the second filter element; a grille plate, the grille plate is connected to the panel and is located on the side of the bottom wall of the filter structure away from the first groove.

[0020] According to the panel assembly of the present invention, by setting the panel of the first embodiment mentioned above, a second groove is formed on the inner wall of the first groove, so that the first groove can be used to install the first filter element or the second filter element. Therefore, the first filter element or the second filter element can be installed according to the use requirements of the air conditioner, thereby improving the market competitiveness of the air conditioner; at the same time, the first filter element and the second filter element can be installed in the first groove at the same time, thereby realizing double filtration, thereby further improving the air quality and improving the user's comfort.

[0021] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the filter structure includes the first filter element and the second filter element, and the second filter element is arranged on a side of the first filter element facing the bottom wall of the first groove.

[0022] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the filtering structure includes a first filter element, a mounting structure is provided on the side of the grille plate facing the panel, the first filter element is fixed to the grille plate through the mounting structure, and the mounting structure includes: a first clip and a second clip, the first clip and the second clip are arranged relative to each other in a first direction, one end of the first clip is connected to the grille plate and the other end extends toward the second clip, the first clip and the grille plate cooperate to define a slot, the second clip has a hook portion protruding toward the first clip, and in the first direction, one end of the first filter element is located in the slot, and the other end is located between the hook portion of the second clip and the grille plate.

[0023] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a fixing groove is formed on the one side surface of the panel, the grille plate is disposed in the fixing groove, and the first groove is formed on the bottom wall of the fixing groove.

[0024] An air conditioner according to a third aspect of the present invention comprises the panel assembly according to the second aspect of the present invention.

[0025] According to the air conditioner of the present invention, the panel assembly of the second aspect is provided, thereby improving the overall performance of the air conditioner.

[0026] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, become apparent in part from the following description, or be learned by practice of the present invention. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0027] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 is along Figure 2 a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A shown in

[0030] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the panel assembly from another angle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 is an exploded view of the panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 6 is an exploded view of the panel assembly from another angle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 7 is a partial schematic diagram of the panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 8 is a partial schematic diagram of the panel assembly from another angle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 9 is Figure 8 a schematic diagram of the panel shown in

[0036] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the panel assembly from yet another angle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 11 is Figure 10 an exploded view of the panel assembly shown in

[0038] Figure 12 is Figure 10 a schematic diagram of the panel shown in

[0039] Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 14 is a schematic diagram of a panel assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 15 is Figure 14 an exploded view of the panel assembly shown in

[0042] Figure 16 is Figure 15 a schematic view of the grille plate shown in

[0043] Figure 17 a schematic view of the installation of the grille plate and the first filter element;

[0044] Figure 18 is Figure 15 a schematic view of another angle of the grille plate shown in

[0045] Reference numerals:

[0046] 100, air conditioner;

[0047] 10, panel assembly;

[0048] 1, panel; 11, first groove; 12, second groove; 121, limiting rib; 122, blocking rib; 13, grille part; 131, first rib; 132, second rib; 133, ventilation hole; 14, fixing structure; 141, hook; 142, fixing post; 1421, fixing hole; 143, positioning block; 15, fixing groove;

[0049] 2A, filtering structure; 2, first filter element; 3, second filter element;

[0050] 4, grille plate; 41, installation structure; 411, first buckle; 412, second buckle;

[0051] 5, sound insulation part; 51, card hole; 52, positioning hole. Detailed implementation manners

[0052] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, in which 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 and are intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0053] Reference will be made below to Figures 1 - 18 describe the panel 1 of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention.

[0054] As Figures 2 - 6 shown, for the panel 1 of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention, a first groove 11 for installing the first filter element 2 is formed on one side of the panel 1 in the thickness direction. A ventilation hole 133 is formed on the bottom wall of the first groove 11, and a second groove 12 for installing the second filter element 3 is formed on the inner wall of the first groove 11.

[0055] Specifically, the panel 1 provides an installation space for the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3. The ventilation holes 133 formed in the panel 1 can be used for the air intake or air outlet of the air conditioner 100 to ensure the normal operation of the air conditioner 100. The first groove 11 can play a certain limiting role for the first filter element 2, which is beneficial to the assembly of the first filter element 2 and the panel 1. Both the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3 can filter the air, and the filtering effects of the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3 can be different. Therefore, a second groove 12 for installing the second filter element 3 is formed on the inner wall of the first groove 11, so that the first groove 11 can install either the first filter element 2 or the second filter element 3. Thus, the first filter element 2 or the second filter element 3 can be selected and installed according to the usage requirements of the air conditioner 100, thereby improving the market competitiveness of the air conditioner 100. At the same time, both the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3 can be installed in the first groove 11 at the same time, and thus double filtration can be achieved, further improving the air quality.

[0056] Among them, the formation of the second groove 12 can be various. For example, a groove is directly formed on the inner wall of the first groove 11 or the first groove 11 is divided into two parts in the thickness direction by forming a separator on the inner wall of the first groove 11.

[0057] According to the panel 1 of the air conditioner in the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the second groove 12, the first groove 11 can install either the first filter element 2 or the second filter element 3. Thus, the first filter element 2 or the second filter element 3 can be selected and installed according to the usage requirements of the air conditioner 100, thereby improving the market competitiveness of the air conditioner 100. At the same time, both the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3 can be installed in the first groove 11 at the same time, and thus double filtration can be achieved, further improving the air quality and the usage comfort of the user.

[0058] In some specific embodiments, for example Figure 5 and Figure 9 as shown, the second groove 12 is formed on the bottom wall of the first groove 11. In this way, the second filter element 3 can be hidden in the panel 1, thereby ensuring the flatness of the appearance of the panel 1 and the aesthetics of the air conditioner 100.

[0059] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 and Figure 9As shown, at least part of the bottom wall of the first groove 11 is formed as a grille part 13, and the grille part 13 defines ventilation holes 133. At least part of the second groove 12 is located at the grille part 13. Specifically, the ventilation holes 133 can be used for the air intake or air outlet of the air conditioner 100 to ensure the normal operation of the air conditioner 100. At least part of the second groove 12 is located at the grille part 13. It can be understood that the second groove 12 can be partially formed at the grille part 13 or entirely formed at the grille part 13. Among them, the structure of the second groove 12 is simple and convenient for production. Therefore, the production process of the panel 1 can be reduced, and the production rate of the panel 1 can be improved.

[0060] According to some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 5 and Figure 11 shown, in the thickness direction of the panel 1, the second groove 12 is configured to be recessed from the bottom wall of the first groove 11 toward the inside of the air conditioner. In this way, on the premise that the appearance of the air conditioner 100 remains unchanged, the number of filter elements can be increased. Furthermore, while ensuring the aesthetic appearance and portability of the air conditioner 100, the air purification effect can be further improved, thereby further enhancing the market competitiveness of the air conditioner 100.

[0061] According to some embodiments of the present invention, limiting ribs 121 are provided on the inner wall of the second groove 12. The limiting ribs 121 extend in the thickness direction of the panel 1 and are arranged at both ends in the first direction and / or the second direction in a first plane. The first plane is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the panel 1, and the first direction intersects with the second direction. It can be understood that the limiting ribs 121 can be arranged on both sides in the first direction in the first plane; they can also be arranged on both sides in the second direction in the first plane; they can also be arranged on both sides in the first direction in the first plane and on both sides in the second direction in the first plane. Among them, the structure of the limiting ribs 121 is simple. Therefore, the production difficulty of the panel 1 can be reduced. At the same time, the second filter element 3 is restricted between the limiting ribs 121 for fixation, which can increase the convenience of installation and disassembly of the second filter element 3 and the convenience of installation, maintenance, and replacement of the second filter element 3. In addition, "the first direction intersects with the second direction" is intended to indicate that the first direction and the second direction can be perpendicularly arranged; they can also be only intersecting and non-perpendicular. Therefore, the limiting ribs can be arranged at any position inside the second groove 12. At the same time, when the limiting ribs 121 are arranged on both sides in the first direction and on both sides in the second direction, the limiting effect of the limiting ribs 121 on the second filter element 3 can be further increased.

[0062] According to some embodiments of the present invention, as Figures 5 - 9As shown, a retaining rib 122 is provided on the inner wall of the second groove 12, and the retaining rib 122 is arranged on both sides of the second groove 12 in the first direction and / or the second direction in the first plane, and the retaining rib 122 extends along the first direction or the second direction of the second groove 12 and is spaced from the bottom wall of the second groove 12, so as to limit the second filter element 3 between the retaining rib 122 and the bottom wall of the second groove 12, and the first plane is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the panel 1, and the first direction intersects with the second direction. It can be understood that the retaining rib 122 can be arranged on both sides of the first direction in the first plane; it can also be arranged on both sides of the second groove 12 in the first plane; it can also be arranged on both sides of the first direction in the first plane and on both sides of the second direction in the first plane. Among them, the retaining rib 122 is mainly arranged on one side of the second filter element 3 in the thickness direction, which can effectively prevent the second filter element 3 from falling off from the second groove 12, thereby improving the installation stability of the second filter element 3.

[0063] In addition, “the first direction intersects the second direction” is intended to indicate that the first direction and the second direction may be arranged perpendicularly or may only intersect in a non-perpendicular arrangement. For example, the first direction and the second direction may be arranged at an angle of 30°, 60°, or 80°. Figure 7 As shown, the first direction and the second direction can be respectively used as the length direction and width direction of the second groove 12. In this case, the retaining rib 122 extends along the length direction and width direction of the second groove 12. Of course, the first direction or the second direction may not be the length direction or width direction of the second groove 12. In this case, the retaining rib 122 is arranged in a direction inclined relative to the length direction or width direction of the second groove 12.

[0064] For example Figure 7 As shown, a limiting rib 121 is provided on each of the bottom walls at both ends of the second groove 12 in the left and right directions. The limiting rib 121 has a certain length and extends toward the side away from the bottom wall. A plurality of retaining ribs 122 are provided on the two inner walls of the second groove 12 in the upper and lower directions. The plurality of retaining ribs 122 are arranged at intervals. The retaining ribs 122 arranged on the lower inner wall of the second groove 12 extend upward, and the retaining ribs 122 arranged on the upper inner wall of the second groove 12 extend downward.

[0065] Furthermore, the retaining rib 122 also includes a first plate portion, a folding portion and a reinforcing rib. The first plate portion is vertically arranged, one end of the first plate portion is fixedly connected to the second groove 12, and the other end is connected to the folding portion. The other end of the folding portion extends in a direction away from the bottom wall of the second groove 12, which is conducive to removing the second filter element 3 from the second groove 12; the reinforcing rib is connected between the first plate portion and the folding portion to increase the structural strength of the retaining rib 122.

[0066] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the grille portion 13 includes a plurality of first ribs 131 and a plurality of second ribs 132 connected to the plurality of first ribs 131. The plurality of first ribs 131 extend along a first direction in a first plane and are arranged at intervals in a second direction in the first plane. The plurality of second ribs 132 extend along the second direction and are arranged at intervals in the first direction. The first plane is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the panel 1, and the first direction intersects the second direction. Wherein, the second groove 12 is formed between two adjacent first ribs 131 or second ribs 132. In this way, the production complexity of the panel 1 can be reduced, the production rate of the panel 1 can be increased, and the production cost of the panel 1 can be reduced.

[0067] Further, for example Figure 6 As shown, the first direction is the up-and-down direction, the second direction is the left-and-right direction, the first rib 131 is a longitudinal rib, and the second rib 132 is a transverse rib. In the thickness direction of the panel 1, the width of the first rib 131 between two second ribs 132 is smaller than the width of the second rib 132. One end of the first rib 131 is flush with one end of the second rib 132, and there is a certain distance between the other end of the first rib 131 and the second rib 132. Thus, the second rib 132 and the first rib 131 cooperate to jointly define the second groove 12.

[0068] According to some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 10 shown, on the other side of the panel 1 in the thickness direction, there is a fixing structure 14 for fixing the sound insulation member 5. Among them, the sound insulation member 5 is mainly used to reduce the noise of the air conditioner 100 and improve the sound quality of the whole machine, thereby improving the user experience. The fixing structure 14 is used to fix and install the sound insulation member 5 on the panel 1, which can effectively increase the connection stability between the sound insulation member 5 and the panel 1, effectively prevent the sound insulation member 5 from falling off when the adhesive ages or warps, and thus ensure the low noise and sound quality of the air conditioner 100.

[0069] According to some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 11 shown, the fixing structure 14 includes at least one of a hook 141, a fixing post 142, and a positioning block 143. That is to say, the fixing structure 14 can include only any one of the hook 141, the fixing post 142, or the positioning block 143, or can include a plurality of the hook 141, the fixing post 142, and the positioning block 143.

[0070] Specifically, the catch 141 is provided on the surface of the panel 1 and protrudes along the thickness direction of the panel 1. The catch 141 is adapted to engage with the catch hole 51 on the sound insulation member 5. The number of catches 141 is one or more, and the hook portion of at least one catch 141 protrudes upward. It can be understood that when the number of catches 141 is one, the hook portion of this catch 141 protrudes upward; when the number of catches is multiple, one or more hook portions of the catches 141 protrude upward. Among them, the upwardly protruding catch can play a certain role in preventing the sound insulation member 5 from falling off, and can prevent the sound insulation member 5 from falling off due to the aging of the adhesive in a high-temperature environment, thereby ensuring the sound insulation effect of the sound insulation member 5 and the sound quality of the whole machine; at the same time, the structures of the catch 141 and the catch hole 51 are simple and easy to manufacture, which can improve the manufacturing convenience and connection convenience of the panel 1 and the sound insulation member 5, and thus improve the assembly rate of the air conditioner 100.

[0071] For example, the number of catches 141 can be one, two, three or more. Among them, multiple catches 141 can further increase the connection stability between the sound insulation chamber and the panel 1.

[0072] Preferably, the catch 141 with the hook portion protruding upward is arranged at a position close to the upper edge of the sound insulation member 5. In this way, when the adhesive of the sound insulation member 5 ages and warps, the catch 141 can better prevent the sound insulation member 5 from folding downward from the upper part and causing greater detachment. Thus, the sound insulation effect of the sound insulation member 5 can be further ensured, and the sound quality of the whole machine can be ensured.

[0073] The fixing post 142 is provided on the surface of the panel 1 and protrudes along the thickness direction of the panel 1. A fixing hole 1421 is formed on the fixing post 142. The panel 1 is configured to be fixedly connected to the sound insulation member 5 through a fastener passing through the fixing hole 1421. Among them, the fastener has a certain structural strength. Therefore, using the fastener to fixedly connect the sound insulation member 5 and the panel 1 can further increase the connection stability between the panel 1 and the sound insulation member 5.

[0074] Optionally, the fastener can be a bolt. Among them, the bolt has a simple structure, high structural strength, and low cost, so that the cost of the whole machine can be reduced.

[0075] For example Figure 11 As shown, an installation hole is formed on the sound insulation member 5. The fixing structure 14 further includes a gasket. The fixing post 142 passes through the installation hole and the gasket and is connected to the fastener. Among them, the diameter dimension of the gasket is larger than the diameter dimension of the installation hole. In this way, the contact area between the fastener and the sound insulation member 5 can be increased, and further, the installation stability between the sound insulation member 5 and the panel 1 can be ensured.

[0076] The positioning block 143 is provided on the surface of the panel 1 and is raised along the thickness direction of the panel 1. The positioning block 143 is suitable for cooperating with the positioning hole 52 on the sound insulation member 5. The number of the positioning blocks 143 is one or more. When the number of the positioning blocks 143 is multiple, the multiple positioning blocks 143 are arranged at intervals. For example, the number of the positioning blocks 143 can be one, two, three or more. Among them, the positioning block 143 can be used to position the sound insulation member 5, thereby improving the convenience of installing the sound insulation member 5 and the panel 1.

[0077] The panel assembly 10 according to the second aspect of the embodiment of the present invention comprises: a panel 1, a filter structure 2A and a grille plate 4 of an air conditioner according to the first aspect of the embodiment of the present invention, the filter structure 2A comprising at least one of a first filter element 2 and a second filter element 3; the first groove 11 of the panel 1 is configured to accommodate the first filter element 2, and the second groove 12 is configured to accommodate the second filter element 3; the grille plate 4 is connected to the panel 1 and is located on the side of the bottom wall of the filter structure 2A facing away from the first groove 11.

[0078] Among them, the panel 1 mainly provides installation space for the filter structure 2A and the grille plate 4; the filter structure 2A mainly plays a filtering role, increasing the quality of air entering the room, thereby improving the user's experience; the grille plate 4 can play a certain fixing role, fixing the filter structure 2A on the panel 1 through extrusion force. Specifically, the filter structure 2A can include only the first filter element 2; it can also include only the second filter element 3; it can also include both the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3. The filtering effects of the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3 can be different, so that the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3 can perform different filtering effects on the air, thereby further improving the quality of air entering the room.

[0079] Furthermore, the grille plate 4 can be an outlet grille plate 4 or an inlet grille plate 4. When the grille plate 4 is an outlet grille plate 4, the panel 1 is a front panel 1, and the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3 are mainly used to filter the air entering the room; when the outlet grille plate 4 is an inlet grille plate 4, the panel 1 is a back panel, and the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3 are mainly used to filter the air entering the air conditioner 100.

[0080] Optionally, the first filter element 2 may be a HEPA filter, and the second filter element 3 may be a sterilizing filter. The HEPA filter can filter the air, thereby improving the quality of the air entering the room and improving the user experience; the sterilizing filter can play a certain sterilizing role, reducing the bacterial content in the air entering the room, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0081] According to the panel assembly 10 of the present invention, by providing the panel 1 of the above first aspect embodiment, and by forming the second groove 12 on the inner wall of the first groove 11, the first groove 11 can be used to install the first filter element 2 or the second filter element 3. Thus, the first filter element 2 or the second filter element 3 can be selected and installed according to the usage requirements of the air conditioner 100, thereby improving the market competitiveness of the air conditioner 100. At the same time, the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3 can also be installed in the first groove 11 simultaneously, thereby realizing double filtration, further improving the air quality, and enhancing the user's comfort.

[0082] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the filtering structure includes a first filter element 2 and a second filter element 3, and the second filter element 3 is arranged on a side of the first filter element 2 facing the bottom wall of the first groove 11. In this way, the air entering the room can be double-filtered, thereby further improving the air quality entering the room and further enhancing the user's comfort.

[0083] According to some embodiments of the present invention, as Figures 17 - 18 shown, an installation structure 41 is provided on a side of the grille plate 4 facing the panel 1, and the first filter element 2 is fixed to the grille plate 4 through the installation structure 41. In this way, the first filter element 2 can be fixed to the grille plate 4 and then fixedly connected to the panel 1, which can avoid the situation of the first filter element 2 falling off during the installation of the first filter element 2, thereby further improving the assembly rate of the panel assembly 10.

[0084] The installation structure 41 includes: a first buckle 411 and a second buckle 412. The first buckle 411 and the second buckle 412 are arranged opposite to each other in a first direction. One end of the first buckle 411 is connected to the grille plate 4 and the other end extends towards the second buckle 412. A slot is defined by the cooperation between the first buckle 411 and the grille plate 4. The second buckle 412 has a hook portion protruding towards the first buckle 411. In the first direction, one end of the first filter element 2 is located in the slot, and the other end is located between the hook portion of the second buckle 412 and the grille plate 4. Among them, the first buckle 411 plays a certain limiting role on the first filter element 2, and the second buckle 412 mainly plays a pressing role on the first filter element 2, and can press the first filter element 2 onto the grille plate 4. The combined action of the first buckle 411 and the second buckle 412 can increase the installation stability of the first filter element 2 and the grille plate 4. At the same time, the first buckle 411 and the second buckle 412 are arranged opposite to each other, which is also beneficial to the installation and disassembly of the first filter element 2 and can also increase the installation stability of the first filter element 2. In addition, the buckle structure is simple and easy to manufacture. Furthermore, the installation structure 41 being a buckle structure can also reduce the production cost of the grille plate 4 and improve the production rate of the grille plate 4.

[0085] For exampleFigure 18 As shown, the first buckle 411 includes a vertical plate portion and a pressing plate portion. One end of the vertical plate portion is connected to the grille plate 4, and the other end extends away from the grille plate 4. The pressing plate portion is connected to the other end of the vertical plate portion and extends towards the second buckle 412.

[0086] Optionally, the distance between the first buckle 411 and the second buckle 412 can be designed according to the size of the first filter element 2, so that the applicability of the grille plate 4 can be increased.

[0087] According to some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 6 As shown, a fixing groove 15 is formed on one side surface of the panel 1. The grille plate 4 is disposed in the fixing groove 15, and the first groove 11 is formed on the bottom wall of the fixing groove 15. The fixing groove 15 can provide an installation space for the grille plate 4 and can also define the installation position of the grille plate 4, thereby improving the installation speed of the grille plate 4. The first groove 11 is formed on the bottom wall of the fixing groove 15, so that the first filter element 2 can be fixed to the panel 1 through the grille plate 4, thereby realizing the fixation of the first filter element 2, reducing the use of fixing components for the first filter element 2, reducing the production cost of the panel assembly 10, and improving the assembly speed of the panel assembly 10.

[0088] Optionally, the surface of the grille plate 4 facing away from the first filter element 2 is flush with the outer surface of the panel 1, so that the appearance neatness and beauty of the air conditioner 100 can be improved.

[0089] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the grille plate 4 is detachably connected to the panel 1. This is beneficial to the installation and disassembly of the grille plate 4 and the panel 1, and is conducive to cleaning and maintaining the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3 between the grille plate 4 and the panel 1, improving the maintenance convenience of the grille plate 4, the first filter element 2, and the second filter element 3. At the same time, it can also improve the assembly convenience of the panel assembly 10 and the assembly speed of the air conditioner 100.

[0090] Among them, the detachable connection can include various types. For example, screw connection, snap connection, etc. As shown, the grille plate 4 and the panel 1 are snap-connected.

[0091] The air conditioner 100 according to the third aspect embodiment of the present invention includes the panel assembly 10 according to the second aspect embodiment of the present invention.

[0092] Among them, the air conditioner 100 is an integrated air conditioner.

[0093] According to the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the panel assembly 10 of the second aspect embodiment, the overall performance of the air conditioner 100 is improved.

[0094] Next, reference will be made toFigures 1 - 18 Describe the panel assembly 10 according to two specific embodiments of the present invention.

[0095] Embodiment 1,

[0096] Referring to Figure 5 and Figure 10 , the panel assembly 10 includes: a panel 1, a first filter element 2, a second filter element 3, a grille plate 4, and a sound insulation member 5.

[0097] Specifically, a first groove 11 is formed on one side of the panel 1 in the thickness direction. The inner wall of the first groove 11 in the thickness direction of the panel 1 is the bottom wall of the first groove 11. A second groove 12 is formed on the bottom wall of the first groove 11. Among them, the first filter element 2 is installed in the first groove 11, the second filter element 3 is installed in the second groove 12, and the grille plate 4 is detachably connected to the panel 1 and arranged on the side of the first filter element 2 facing away from the bottom wall of the first groove 11 to fix the first filter element 2.

[0098] A grille portion 13 is formed on the bottom wall of the panel 1. The grille portion 13 includes a plurality of first ribs 131 and a plurality of second ribs 132 connected to the plurality of first ribs 131. The plurality of first ribs 131 extend along the length direction of the panel 1 and are arranged at intervals in the width direction of the panel 1. The plurality of second ribs 132 extend along the width direction of the panel 1 and are arranged at intervals in the length direction of the panel 1. The second groove 12 is formed between two adjacent second ribs 132. Among them, the width of the first rib 131 between the two second ribs 132 is smaller than the width of the second rib 132. One end of the first rib 131 is flush with one end of the second rib 132, and there is a certain distance between the other end of the first rib 131 and the second rib 132. Thus, the second rib 132 and the first rib 131 cooperate to jointly define the second groove 12.

[0099] A limiting rib 121 is provided on the bottom wall at each of the two ends of the second groove 12 in the left - right direction. The limiting rib 121 has a certain length and extends toward the side away from the bottom wall. A plurality of blocking ribs 122 are provided on the two inner walls of the second groove 12 in the up - down direction. The plurality of blocking ribs 122 are arranged at intervals. The blocking ribs 122 arranged on the lower inner wall of the second groove 12 extend upward, and the blocking ribs 122 arranged on the upper inner wall of the second groove 12 extend downward. The limiting rib 121 and the blocking ribs 122 jointly limit the second filter element 3.

[0100] The sound insulation member 5 is arranged on the side of the panel 1 away from the grille plate 4 and on the lower side of the grille portion 13. The sound insulation member 5 and the panel 1 are fixedly connected through a fixing structure 14. The fixing structure 14 includes a hook 141 protruding in the thickness direction of the panel 1 and a fixing post 142 protruding in the thickness direction of the panel 1. Among them, the hook 141 is adapted to be engaged with a locking hole 51 on the sound insulation member 5 to fix the sound insulation member 5 on the panel 1. The number of hooks 141 is multiple, and the hook portion of one of the hooks 141 protrudes upward; a fixing hole 1421 is formed on the fixing post 142, and the sound insulation member 5 is also fixedly connected to the sound insulation member 5 through a fastener passing through the fixing hole 1421. In addition, the fixing structure 14 further includes a positioning block 143 protruding in the thickness direction of the panel 1. The positioning block 143 is adapted to cooperate with a positioning hole 52 on the sound insulation member 5. The number of positioning blocks 143 is one or more. When the number of positioning blocks 143 is multiple, the multiple positioning blocks 143 are arranged at intervals.

[0101] For the panel assembly 10 according to the present invention, by providing the panel 1 of the above-mentioned first aspect embodiment, and by forming a second groove 12 on the inner wall of the first groove 11, the first groove 11 can be used to install the first filter element 2 or the second filter element 3. Thus, the first filter element 2 or the second filter element 3 can be selected and installed according to the usage requirements of the air conditioner 100, thereby improving the market competitiveness of the air conditioner 100; at the same time, the first filter element 2 and the second filter element 3 can also be installed in the first groove 11 at the same time, and thus double filtration can be achieved, further improving the air quality and the comfort of the user.

[0102] Embodiment Two

[0103] Refer to Figure 17 , the structure of this embodiment is substantially the same as that of Embodiment One, and the same components use the same reference numerals. The difference lies only in that: in Embodiment One, the first filter element 2 is installed in the first groove 11, while in this Embodiment Two, the first filter element 2 is installed on the grille plate 4.

[0104] Specifically, an installation structure 41 is provided on the side of the grille plate 4 facing the panel 1, and the first filter element 2 is fixed to the grille plate 4 through the installation structure 41. In this way, after the first filter element 2 is installed on the grille plate 4, it can be fixedly connected to the panel 1, which can avoid the situation that the first filter element 2 drops during the installation of the first filter element 2, thereby further improving the assembly rate of the panel assembly 10.

[0105] Further, the installation structure 41 includes: a first buckle 411 and a second buckle 412. The first buckle 411 and the second buckle 412 are arranged opposite to each other in the first direction. One end of the first buckle 411 is connected to the grille plate 4 and the other end extends towards the second buckle 412. A slot is defined by the cooperation between the first buckle 411 and the grille plate 4. The second buckle 412 has a hook portion protruding towards the first buckle 411. In the first direction, one end of the first filter element 2 is inserted into the slot, and the other end is located between the hook portion of the second buckle 412 and the grille plate 4.

[0106] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship 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. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0107] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood 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, "a plurality" means two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0108] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "install", "connect", "couple", "fix", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may 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.

[0109] In the description of this specification, the descriptions referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples", 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 expressions 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. 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.

[0110] 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. A panel of an air conditioner, characterized in that, On one side of the panel in the thickness direction, a first groove for installing a first filter element is formed, ventilation holes are formed on the bottom wall of the first groove, and a second groove for installing a second filter element is formed on the inner wall of the first groove.

2. The panel of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least part of the bottom wall of the first groove is formed as a grille part, the grille part defines the ventilation holes, and at least part of the second groove is formed in the grille part.

3. The panel of the air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein In the thickness direction of the panel, the second groove is configured to be recessed from the bottom wall of the first groove towards the inside of the air conditioner.

4. The front panel of the air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, Limiting ribs are provided on the inner wall of the second groove, the limiting ribs extend in the thickness direction of the panel, and the limiting ribs are arranged at both ends of the second groove in the first direction and / or the second direction in a first plane, so as to limit the second filter element between the limiting ribs. The first plane is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the panel, and the first direction intersects with the second direction.

5. The front panel of the air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, Blocking ribs are provided on the inner wall of the second groove, the blocking ribs are arranged on both sides of the second groove in the first direction and / or the second direction in a first plane, the blocking ribs extend along the first direction or the second direction and are spaced apart from the bottom wall of the second groove, so as to limit the second filter element between the blocking ribs and the bottom wall of the second groove. The first plane is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the panel, and the first direction intersects with the second direction.

6. The front panel of the air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The grille part includes a plurality of first ribs and a plurality of second ribs connected to the plurality of first ribs. The plurality of first ribs extend along the first direction in a first plane and are arranged at intervals in the second direction in the first plane. The plurality of second ribs extend along the second direction and are arranged at intervals in the first direction. The first plane is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the panel, and the first direction intersects with the second direction. Wherein, the second groove is formed between two adjacent first ribs or second ribs.

7. The front panel of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, On the other side of the panel in the thickness direction, a fixing structure for fixing a sound insulation member is provided.

8. The panel of the air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The fixing structure includes at least one of a hook, a fixing post, and a positioning block. The hook is provided on the surface of the panel and protrudes in the thickness direction of the panel. The hook is adapted to be engaged with a clamping hole on the sound insulation member. The number of hooks is one or more, and the hook part of at least one hook protrudes upward. The fixing post is provided on the surface of the panel and protrudes in the thickness direction of the panel. A fixing hole is formed on the fixing post, and the panel is configured to be fixedly connected with the sound insulation member by a fastener passing through the fixing hole. The positioning block is provided on the surface of the panel and protrudes in the thickness direction of the panel. The positioning block is adapted to cooperate with a positioning hole on the sound insulation member. The number of positioning blocks is one or more. When the number of positioning blocks is multiple, the multiple positioning blocks are arranged at intervals.

9. A panel component, characterized in that, Including: A filtering structure, the filtering structure includes at least one of a first filter element and a second filter element; The panel of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the first groove of the panel is configured to accommodate the first filter element, and the second groove is configured to accommodate the second filter element; A grid plate is connected to the panel and is located on a side of the filter structure away from the bottom wall of the first groove.

10. The panel assembly according to claim 9, wherein, The filter structure includes the first filter element and the second filter element. The second filter element is arranged on a side of the first filter element facing the bottom wall of the first groove.

11. The panel assembly according to claim 9, wherein, The filter structure comprises a first filter element, a mounting structure is provided on one side of the grille plate facing the panel, the first filter element is fixed to the grille plate through the mounting structure, the mounting structure comprises: a first buckle and a second buckle, the first buckle and the second buckle are arranged oppositely in a first direction, one end of the first buckle is connected to the grille plate and the other end extends toward the second buckle, the first buckle cooperates with the grille plate to define a slot, the second buckle has a hook portion protruding toward the first buckle, In the first direction, one end of the first filter element is located in the slot, and the other end is located between the hook portion of the second buckle and the grille plate.

12. The panel assembly according to claim 9, wherein A fixing groove is formed on the one side surface of the panel, the grille plate is arranged in the fixing groove, and the first groove is formed on the bottom wall of the fixing groove.

13. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Comprising a panel assembly according to any one of claims 9-12.

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