A face frame assembly, ducted air conditioner and air conditioner

Abstract

A panel assembly, a ducted air conditioner and an air conditioner are provided. The panel assembly comprises a main body provided with a first air inlet and a reinforcing piece, the reinforcing piece is provided with a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion and a third connecting portion, a mouth wall of the first air inlet is provided with a first connecting matching portion, the reinforcing piece spans the first air inlet, and the first connecting portion is connected with the first connecting matching portion; a filter screen module is located in the first air inlet and is provided with a second connecting matching portion, the second connecting matching portion is connected with the second connecting portion; and a grille module comprises a frame and a grille provided in the frame, the frame is provided with a third connecting matching portion, and the third connecting matching portion is connected with the third connecting portion. According to the scheme, the filter screen module is not removed together when the grille module is removed, the filter screen module is still fixed on the reinforcing piece, and the filter screen module is removed after the grille module is removed, so that the problem of sliding of the filter screen module does not occur.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to, but is not limited to, the field of air conditioning equipment technology, specifically to a frame assembly, a duct unit, and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] The existing ducted air conditioning unit includes a body and a panel assembly, with the panel assembly installed at the bottom of the body. The panel assembly includes a main body, a filter module, and a grille module. The main body has an elongated return air inlet, with its length direction being left-right and its width direction being front-back. Multiple first reinforcing ribs are spaced along the left-right direction inside the return air inlet, each first reinforcing rib arranged along the front-back direction and connecting to the front and rear walls of the return air inlet. The grille module includes a frame, multiple grilles spaced along the front-back direction within the frame, and multiple second reinforcing ribs spaced along the left-right direction within the frame. Each grille is arranged along the left-right direction and connects to the left and right sides of the frame. Each second reinforcing rib is arranged along the front-back direction and connects to the front and rear sides of the frame, as well as the multiple grilles. The assembly process of the panel assembly is as follows: first, the filter module is placed on the grille module; then, the grille module with the filter module is moved upwards and snapped into the return air inlet. When the grille module is in place within the return air inlet, the multiple first and second reinforcing ribs clamp the filter module.

[0003] If the filter module slips off the grille module and falls onto the user's head when the user removes the grille module, the impact of the filter module with the head will scatter dust. In such a close and sudden situation, the user does not have enough time to quickly close their eyes in a stress response, and dust can easily fall into the user's eyes before the user closes their eyes, which poses a significant safety hazard. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a panel assembly, including: a main body, the main body having a first air vent and a reinforcing member, the reinforcing member having a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion and a third connecting portion, the opening wall of the first air vent having a first connecting mating portion, the reinforcing member spanning the first air vent, and the first connecting portion being connected to the first connecting mating portion; a filter module, located inside the first air vent and having a second connecting mating portion, the second connecting mating portion being connected to the second connecting portion; and a grille module, including a frame and a grille disposed within the frame, the frame having a third connecting mating portion, the third connecting mating portion being connected to the third connecting portion.

[0005] In some exemplary embodiments, the reinforcing member includes a first reinforcing rib, one end of which is provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion and the other end with a threaded portion. One of a set of opposing opening walls of the first air outlet is provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion and the other with a threaded portion. The first snap-fit ​​portion snaps into the first snap-fit ​​portion, and the threaded portion connects to the threaded portion. The first connecting portion includes the first snap-fit ​​portion and the threaded portion, and the first connecting mating portion includes the first snap-fit ​​portion and the threaded portion.

[0006] In some exemplary embodiments, the first reinforcing rib is further provided with a positioning part, the opening wall of the first air vent is further provided with a positioning mating part, the positioning part and the positioning mating part are mated together, the first connecting part further includes the positioning part, and the first connecting mating part further includes the positioning mating part.

[0007] In some exemplary embodiments, the inlet wall of the first air vent includes a first mounting wall, a second mounting wall, and a third mounting wall. The first mounting wall and the second mounting wall protrude from the back side of the main body and are disposed opposite to each other. The third mounting wall protrudes from the side of the first mounting wall facing the second mounting wall. The first snap-fit ​​part is located on the third mounting wall, and the screw-fit part is located on the second mounting wall.

[0008] In some exemplary embodiments, the second connecting portion includes a plug-in portion and a second snap-fit ​​portion, and the second connecting mating portion includes a plug-in mating portion and a second snap-fit ​​mating portion, wherein the plug-in portion is plugged into the plug-in mating portion, and the second snap-fit ​​portion is snapped into the second snap-fit ​​mating portion.

[0009] In some exemplary embodiments, the plug-in portion and the second snap-fit ​​portion are located on the front side of the reinforcement member, the filter module includes a frame and a filter disposed within the frame, and the plug-in mating portion and the second snap-fit ​​mating portion are located on a set of opposite frame edges of the frame.

[0010] In some exemplary embodiments, the wall of the first air vent is further provided with a fourth connecting portion, and the frame is further provided with a fourth connecting mating portion, wherein the fourth connecting portion is connected to the fourth connecting mating portion.

[0011] In some exemplary embodiments, the third connecting part is a third snap-fit ​​part, the third connecting mating part is a third snap-fit ​​mating part provided at one end of the frame, the third snap-fit ​​part snaps with the third snap-fit ​​mating part, the fourth connecting part is a hinge part, the fourth connecting mating part is a hinge mating part provided at the other end of the frame, the hinge part hinges with the hinge mating part.

[0012] This application also provides a duct air conditioner, including the panel assembly described in any of the above embodiments.

[0013] This application also provides an air conditioner, including the ducted air conditioner described in any of the above embodiments.

[0014] The technical solution provided in this application embodiment connects the first connecting part with the first connecting mating part to achieve a fixed connection between the reinforcing member and the wall of the first air outlet. The second connecting part connects with the second connecting mating part to achieve a fixed connection between the filter module and the reinforcing member. The third connecting part connects with the third connecting mating part to achieve a fixed connection between the grille module and the reinforcing member. In this solution, the user does not remove the filter module at the same time when disassembling the grille module. The filter module remains fixed on the reinforcing member. The filter module is disassembled after the grille module is removed. Therefore, this solution will not cause the filter module to slip off. Even if dust falls from the filter module during the process of separating the second connecting part and the second connecting mating part, because the distance between the filter module and the user's eyes is far and the user's eyes are constantly observing the filter module, the user has enough time to quickly close their eyes in response to the stress reaction. It is difficult for scattered dust to fall into the eyes, and there is basically no safety hazard.

[0015] Other features and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the following description, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objects and other advantages of the invention may be realized and obtained by means of the structures particularly pointed out in the description and the drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the technical solutions of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of this application to explain the technical solutions of the present invention and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 1 A perspective structural schematic diagram of a panel assembly provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the exploded structure of the panel components shown.

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure after the main body and reinforcing components are assembled;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the main body, filter module, and reinforcing components in an assembled state;

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 4A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure after the middle filter module and reinforcing components are assembled;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the central reinforcing member from one perspective;

[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 5 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the central reinforcement component from another perspective;

[0024] Figure 8 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the interlocking points of the central grille module, reinforcing member, and filter module.

[0025] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0026] 100 Main body, 110 First air outlet, 111 First connecting part, 1111 First snap-fit ​​part, 1112 Screw-fit part, 112 First mounting wall, 1121 Groove, 113 Second mounting wall, 114 Third mounting wall, 1141 Positioning hole, 115 Fourth connecting part, 120 Second air outlet, 200 Reinforcing member, 210 First connecting part, 211 First snap-fit ​​part, 212 Screw-fit part, 220 Second connecting part, 221 Insertion part, 222 Second snap-fit ​​part, 230 Third connecting part, 240 Positioning post, 250 Positioning protrusion, 300 Filter module, 310 Second connecting part, 311 Insertion part, 312 Second snap-fit ​​part, 400 Grille module, 410 Frame, 411 Third connecting part, 420 Grille. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention clearer, the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be arbitrarily combined with each other.

[0028] The panel components provided in the embodiments of this application, such as Figures 1 to 8As shown, it includes: a main body 100, which has a first air vent 110 and a reinforcing member 200. The reinforcing member 200 has a first connecting part 210, a second connecting part 220 and a third connecting part 230. The opening wall of the first air vent 110 has a first connecting mating part 111. The reinforcing member 200 spans the first air vent 110, and the first connecting part 210 is connected to the first connecting mating part 111; a filter module 300, which is located inside the first air vent 110 and has a second connecting mating part 310, which is connected to the second connecting part 220; and a grille module 400, which includes a frame 410 and a grille 420 disposed inside the frame 410. The frame 410 has a third connecting mating part 411, which is connected to the third connecting part 230.

[0029] In this panel assembly, the first connecting part 210 connects to the first connecting mating part 111, fixing the reinforcing member 200 to the wall of the first air vent 110; the second connecting part 220 connects to the second connecting mating part 310, fixing the filter module 300 to the reinforcing member 200; and the third connecting part 230 connects to the third connecting mating part 411, fixing the grille module 400 to the reinforcing member 200. In this design, the filter module 300 is not removed simultaneously when the grille module 400 is disassembled; the filter module 300 remains fixed to the reinforcing member 200. On the reinforcing component 200, the filter module 300 is disassembled after the grille module 400 is removed, so this solution will not cause the filter module 300 to slip off. Even if dust falls into the filter module 300 during the process of separating the second connecting part 220 and the second connecting mating part 310, since the distance between the filter module 300 and the user's eyes is far and the user's eyes are constantly observing the filter module 300, the user has enough time to quickly close their eyes in response to the stress, so it is difficult for scattered dust to fall into the eyes, and there is basically no safety hazard.

[0030] In some examples, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the main body 100 is also provided with a second air vent 120, and the first air vent 110 is a return air vent and the second air vent 120 is an air outlet.

[0031] In some examples, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the reinforcing member 200 includes multiple members, which are spaced apart along the length of the air outlet. Each reinforcing member 200 extends along the width of the first air outlet 110 and crosses the first air outlet 110. The air outlet may be rectangular, with its length direction being left-right and its width direction being front-back.

[0032] In some examples, such as Figures 2 to 4 , Figure 6 As shown, the reinforcing member 200 includes a first reinforcing rib. One end of the first reinforcing rib has a first snap-fit ​​portion 211, and the other end has a screw-fit portion 212. One of the opposing opening walls of the first air vent 110 has a first snap-fit ​​mating portion 1111, and the other has a screw-fit mating portion 1112. The first snap-fit ​​portion 211 snaps into the first snap-fit ​​mating portion 1111, and the screw-fit portion 212 connects to the screw-fit mating portion 1112. The first connecting portion 210 includes the first snap-fit ​​portion 211 and the screw-fit portion 212, and the first connecting mating portion 111 includes the first snap-fit ​​mating portion 1111 and the screw-fit mating portion 1112. This solution only requires screws at the other end of the first reinforcing rib (to connect the screw-fit portion 212 and the screw-fit mating portion 1112), which is simpler to operate than the technical solution of screws at both ends of the first reinforcing rib.

[0033] Alternatively, one end of the first reinforcing rib can be snapped into one of the opposing walls of the first air vent 110, and the other end of the first reinforcing rib can be snapped into another of the opposing walls of the first air vent 110. This can also achieve the purpose of this application. Its purpose has not departed from the design concept of this invention, and will not be elaborated here. It should also fall within the protection scope of this application.

[0034] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the first reinforcing rib is also provided with a positioning part, and the inlet wall of the first air vent 110 is also provided with a positioning mating part. The positioning part and the positioning mating part cooperate with each other. The first connecting part 210 also includes a positioning part, and the first connecting mating part 111 also includes a positioning mating part. This solution can effectively improve the assembly speed of the first reinforcing rib and the inlet wall of the first air vent 110.

[0035] In some embodiments, such as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the opening wall of the first air vent 110 includes a first mounting wall 112, a second mounting wall 113 and a third mounting wall 114. The first mounting wall 112 and the second mounting wall 113 protrude from the back side of the main body 100 and are arranged opposite to each other. The third mounting wall 114 protrudes from the side of the first mounting wall 112 facing the second mounting wall 113. The first snap-fit ​​part 1111 is located on the third mounting wall 114, and the screw-fit part 1112 is located on the second mounting wall 113.

[0036] It can be, such as Figure 3 and Figure 6As shown, the first engaging part 1111 is a locking hole, the first engaging part 211 is a locking hook, and one end of the first reinforcing rib is also provided with a positioning post 240. The third mounting wall 114 is also provided with a positioning hole 1141. The positioning post 240 is inserted into the positioning hole 1141 for pre-positioning, and the locking hook is engaged into the locking hole, thereby fixing one end of the first reinforcing rib to the third mounting wall 114. The positioning part includes the positioning post 240, and the positioning engaging part includes the positioning hole 1141.

[0037] It can be, such as Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the other end of the first reinforcing rib is also provided with a positioning protrusion 250, and the side of the second mounting wall 113 facing the first mounting wall 112 is provided with a positioning recess. The positioning protrusion 250 is inserted into the positioning recess for pre-positioning. The screw connection part 212 is aligned with the screw connection mating part 1112 and locked by screws, so that the other end of the first reinforcing rib is fixedly connected to the second mounting wall 113. The positioning part also includes the positioning protrusion 250, and the positioning mating part also includes the positioning recess.

[0038] In some examples, such as Figures 4 to 8 As shown, the second connecting part 220 includes a plug-in part 221 and a second snap-fit ​​part 222, and the second connecting mating part 310 includes a plug-in mating part 311 and a second snap-fit ​​mating part 312. The plug-in part 221 is plugged into the plug-in mating part 311, and the second snap-fit ​​part 222 is snapped into the second snap-fit ​​mating part 312, so as to realize the filter module 300 and the first reinforcing rib can be detachably and fixedly connected.

[0039] In some embodiments, such as Figures 4 to 8 As shown, the insertion part 221 and the second snap-fit ​​part 222 are located on the front side (i.e., the lower side) of the first reinforcing rib. The filter module 300 includes a frame and a filter (not shown in the figure) disposed within the frame. The insertion mating part 311 and the second snap-fit ​​mating part 312 are located on a set of opposite frame edges of the frame. Alternatively, the insertion part 221 can be a socket located at one end of the front side (i.e., the lower side) of the first reinforcing rib, with the opening facing the other end of the front side of the first reinforcing rib. The second snap-fit ​​part 222 is an elastic buckle protruding from the other end of the front side of the first reinforcing rib, with a locking groove formed on the side of the elastic buckle facing the socket. One end of the frame is inserted into the socket, and the other end of the frame is locked into the locking groove. Pressing the elastic buckle away from the socket allows the other end of the frame to disengage from the locking groove, thus enabling the filter module 300 to be removed from the front side of the first reinforcing rib. This solution has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

[0040] In some examples, such as Figure 4As shown, the first air vent 110 is also provided with a fourth connecting part 115 on its opening wall, and the frame 410 is also provided with a fourth connecting mating part. The fourth connecting part 115 is connected to the fourth connecting mating part, and the third connecting part 230 is connected to the third connecting mating part 411, so that the grille module 400 is firmly fixed in the first air vent 110.

[0041] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the third connecting part 230 is the third snap-fit ​​part, and the third connecting mating part 411 is the third snap-fit ​​mating part located at one end of the frame 410. The third snap-fit ​​parts are snap-fitted together. The fourth connecting part 115 is the hinge part, and the fourth connecting mating part is the hinge mating part located at the other end of the frame 410. The hinge parts are hinged together. By releasing the third snap-fit ​​parts and the third snap-fit ​​mating parts, the grille module 400 can be flipped down and opened. At this time, the grille module 400 is still suspended on the main body 100, making the disassembly and assembly of the grille module 400 simpler.

[0042] It can be, such as Figure 4 As shown, the third snap-fit ​​part is a snap-fit, the third snap-fit ​​mating part is a snap-fit, and the side of the first mounting wall 112 facing the second mounting wall 113 is provided with a groove 1121 (the groove 1121 is located below the first reinforcing rib, and the first reinforcing rib is located below the third mounting wall 114). The inner side (lower part) of the groove 1121 includes a hinged convex surface. The hinge part is a hinged convex surface, the hinge mating part is a hook, the inner surface of the hook is a hinged concave surface, the hook is hooked on the hinged convex surface, and the hinged concave surface and the hinged convex surface cooperate to realize the hook rotating around the hinged convex surface. This solution has a simple structure.

[0043] The duct air conditioner (not shown in the figure) provided in this application embodiment includes the panel assembly described in any of the above embodiments.

[0044] This duct unit possesses all the advantages of the panel assembly provided in any of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0045] The air conditioner provided in this application embodiment (not shown in the figure) includes the ducted air conditioner described in any of the above embodiments.

[0046] This air conditioner possesses all the advantages of the ducted air conditioner provided in any of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0047] In summary, the technical solution provided in this application embodiment connects the first connecting part with the first connecting mating part to achieve a fixed connection between the reinforcing member and the wall of the first air outlet; connects the second connecting part with the second connecting mating part to achieve a fixed connection between the filter module and the reinforcing member; and connects the third connecting part with the third connecting mating part to achieve a fixed connection between the grille module and the reinforcing member. In this solution, the user does not remove the filter module at the same time as disassembling the grille module; the filter module remains fixed to the reinforcing member. The filter module is disassembled only after the grille module has been removed. Therefore, this solution will not cause the filter module to slip off. Even if dust falls from the filter module during the process of separating the second connecting part from the second connecting mating part, because the distance between the filter module and the user's eyes is relatively far and the user's eyes are constantly observing the filter module, the user has sufficient time to quickly close their eyes in a stress response, making it difficult for scattered dust to fall into the eyes, and there is essentially no safety hazard.

[0048] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "one side", "the other side", "one end", "the other end", "side", "opposite", "four corners", "periphery", "square structure", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the structure referred to has a specific orientation, or is constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0049] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "direct connection," "indirect connection," "fixed connection," "installation," and "assembly" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. The terms "installation," "connection," and "fixed connection" can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0050] While the embodiments disclosed in this invention are as described above, the content is merely for the purpose of facilitating understanding of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Any person skilled in the art to which this invention pertains may make any modifications and changes to the form and details of the implementation without departing from the spirit and scope disclosed herein; however, the scope of patent protection of this invention shall still be defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A panel assembly, characterized in that, include: The main body is provided with a first air vent and a reinforcing member. The reinforcing member is provided with a first connecting part, a second connecting part and a third connecting part. The opening wall of the first air vent is provided with a first connecting mating part. The reinforcing member spans the first air vent, and the first connecting part is connected to the first connecting mating part. The filter module is located inside the first air vent and has a second connecting and mating part; and A grid module includes a frame and a grid disposed within the frame, wherein the frame is provided with a third connecting and mating part; The second connecting portion of the reinforcing member is connected to the second connecting mating portion of the filter module to achieve a fixed connection between the filter module and the reinforcing member, and the third connecting portion of the reinforcing member is connected to the third connecting mating portion of the grille module to achieve a fixed connection between the grille module and the reinforcing member, so that the filter module remains fixed on the reinforcing member when the grille module is disassembled.

2. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reinforcing member includes a first reinforcing rib, one end of which is provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion and the other end with a threaded portion. One of the opposing opening walls of the first air outlet is provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion and the other with a threaded portion. The first snap-fit ​​portion snaps into the first snap-fit ​​portion, and the threaded portion connects to the threaded portion. The first connecting portion includes the first snap-fit ​​portion and the threaded portion, and the first connecting mating portion includes the first snap-fit ​​portion and the threaded portion.

3. The panel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first reinforcing rib is also provided with a positioning part, and the opening wall of the first air outlet is also provided with a positioning mating part. The positioning part and the positioning mating part are mated together. The first connecting part also includes the positioning part, and the first connecting mating part also includes the positioning mating part.

4. The panel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first air vent includes a first mounting wall, a second mounting wall, and a third mounting wall. The first mounting wall and the second mounting wall protrude from the back side of the main body and are arranged opposite to each other. The third mounting wall protrudes from the side of the first mounting wall facing the second mounting wall. The first snap-fit ​​part is located on the third mounting wall, and the screw-fit part is located on the second mounting wall.

5. The panel assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The second connecting part includes a plug-in part and a second snap-fit ​​part, and the second connecting mating part includes a plug-in mating part and a second snap-fit ​​mating part. The plug-in part is plugged into the plug-in mating part, and the second snap-fit ​​part is snapped into the second snap-fit ​​mating part.

6. The panel assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The plug-in portion and the second snap-fit ​​portion are located on the front side of the reinforcing member. The filter module includes a frame and a filter screen disposed within the frame. The plug-in mating portion and the second snap-fit ​​mating portion are located on a set of opposite frame edges of the frame.

7. The panel assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The first air vent wall is also provided with a fourth connecting part, and the frame is also provided with a fourth connecting mating part, and the fourth connecting part is connected to the fourth connecting mating part.

8. The panel assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The third connecting part is a third snap-fit ​​part, and the third connecting mating part is a third snap-fit ​​mating part located at one end of the frame. The third snap-fit ​​part snaps into the third snap-fit ​​mating part. The fourth connecting part is a hinge part, and the fourth connecting mating part is a hinge mating part located at the other end of the frame. The hinge part hinges into the hinge mating part.

9. A ducted air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the panel assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Including the duct unit as described in claim 9.

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