Panel assembly and air conditioner

Abstract

The panel assembly comprises a panel support, first air outlets are formed in the two sides of the panel support in the width direction, the first air outlets extend in the length direction of the panel support, and the panel support is provided with a mounting plate located between the two first air outlets; turnups bent towards the outer sides of the first air outlets are arranged at the two ends of the mounting plate in the width direction, the turnups extend in the length direction of the first air outlets, reinforcing ribs are arranged on the sides, away from the first air outlets on the same sides, of the turnups, and the reinforcing ribs are arranged on the mounting plate and connected with the turnups. According to the panel assembly, the turned-over edge and the reinforcing rib jointly serve as a supporting piece of the first air outlet, the turned-over edge and the reinforcing rib reliably support the structure at the first air outlet, and therefore the strength of the structure around the first air outlet is improved, deformation of the structure at the first air outlet is reduced, and the service life of the first air outlet is prolonged. And normal air outlet and normal use of the air conditioner can be ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air handling equipment technology, and more particularly to a panel assembly and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] Currently, in the panel assembly of air conditioners, there are no supporting components around the first air outlet of the panel bracket, or there are supporting components in the middle of the length of the panel bracket. However, the supporting components in the middle only provide a small support range and cannot protect the first air outlet well. As a result, the first air outlet is prone to deformation, which affects the air output and normal use of the air conditioner. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a panel assembly that improves the structural strength around the first air outlet, thereby reducing structural deformation at the first air outlet and ensuring that the air conditioner can output air and function normally.

[0004] The present invention also proposes an air conditioner including the panel assembly described above.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a panel assembly includes: a panel bracket, wherein both sides of the panel bracket in the width direction have first air outlets, the first air outlets extend along the length direction of the panel bracket, the panel bracket has a mounting plate located between the two first air outlets, both ends of the mounting plate in the width direction have flanges that bend outward toward the first air outlets, the flanges extend along the length direction of the first air outlets, and a reinforcing rib is provided on the side of the flange opposite to the first air outlet on the same side, the reinforcing rib being disposed on the mounting plate and connected to the flange.

[0006] According to the panel assembly of the present invention, flanges that bend outward toward the first air outlet are provided at both ends of the mounting plate in the width direction. A reinforcing rib is provided on the side of the flange away from the first air outlet on the same side. The reinforcing rib is provided on the mounting plate and connected to the flange, so that the flange and the reinforcing rib together become the support members of the first air outlet. The flange extends along the length direction of the first air outlet, so that the flange and the reinforcing rib can support the first air outlet in the length direction of the first air outlet. This makes the structural support of the flange and the reinforcing rib at the first air outlet reliable, thereby improving the structural strength around the first air outlet, reducing the deformation of the structure at the first air outlet, and ensuring that the air conditioner can output air and be used normally.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present invention, the reinforcing rib includes a vertical rib and a connecting rib. The vertical rib extends along the length direction of the first air outlet and is spaced apart from the flange on the same side. The connecting rib is disposed between the flange and the vertical rib on the same side, with one end connected to the vertical rib and the other end connected to the flange.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting ribs are a plurality of ribs spaced apart along the length direction of the vertical ribs.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of connecting ribs include a plurality of first ribs and a plurality of second ribs, the plurality of first ribs and the plurality of second ribs being arranged alternately along the length direction of the vertical rib, and in the direction from the vertical rib to the flange on the same side, the first ribs and the second ribs are inclined in opposite directions along the length direction of the vertical rib.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the minimum spacing between adjacent first and second reinforcing bars along the length direction of the vertical reinforcing bar is greater than or equal to 1 mm; and / or, the angle between the first reinforcing bar and the vertical reinforcing bar is 25°-65°; and / or, the angle between the second reinforcing bar and the vertical reinforcing bar is 25°-65°.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the distance between the vertical rib and the flange is 4mm-25mm.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the panel assembly further includes an air outlet grille, wherein each of the first air outlets is provided with the air outlet grille, and the air outlet grille is connected to the mounting plate.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, a retaining rib is provided on the side of the flange facing the first air outlet on the same side, the retaining rib extends along the length direction of the first air outlet, and a slot is provided on the air outlet grille extending along the length direction of the first air outlet. The air outlet grille and the mounting plate are connected by the retaining rib and the slot.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, there is a filler between the slot and the rib.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet grille is provided with a first hook, and the mounting plate is provided with a first hanging hole that cooperates with the first hook.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet grille is provided with a mounting portion, the mounting plate has a connecting column, and the mounting portion and the connecting column are connected by fasteners.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting column is connected to the reinforcing rib.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present invention, a mounting arm is provided inside the first air outlet, and the two ends of the mounting arm are respectively connected to the panel brackets located on both sides of the first air outlet. In the width direction of the panel brackets, the mounting arm is arranged opposite to the connecting column.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting arms are a plurality of spaced apart along the length direction of the first air outlet, the connecting columns and the mounting portions are also a plurality of spaced apart along the length direction of the first air outlet, and the plurality of mounting arms are respectively arranged opposite to the plurality of connecting columns in the width direction of the panel bracket.

[0020] In some embodiments of the present invention, the distance between two adjacent mounting arms along the length of the first air outlet is 200mm-400mm.

[0021] In some embodiments of the present invention, the panel assembly further includes: a panel disposed on the front side of the mounting plate, the panel having a second hook on the side facing the mounting plate, and the mounting plate having a second hanging hole cooperating with the second hook on the side facing the panel.

[0022] In some embodiments of the present invention, the length direction of the panel bracket is the vertical direction, and the panel bracket is further provided with a second air outlet, which is located below the first air outlet and below the panel bracket, and the second air outlet extends along the width direction of the panel bracket; and / or, the panel bracket is further provided with a third air outlet, which is located on the top wall of the panel bracket.

[0023] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the panel assembly described above.

[0024] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner, by providing the above-mentioned panel assembly, has flanges bent outward toward the first air outlet at both ends in the width direction of the mounting plate. A reinforcing rib is provided on the side of the flange facing away from the first air outlet on the same side. The reinforcing rib is located on the mounting plate and connected to the flange, so that the flange and the reinforcing rib together become a support for the first air outlet. The flange extends along the length direction of the first air outlet, allowing the flange and the reinforcing rib to support the first air outlet in the length direction. This ensures reliable structural support for the first air outlet by the flange and the reinforcing rib, thereby improving the structural strength around the first air outlet, reducing structural deformation at the first air outlet, and ensuring that the air conditioner can output air and function normally.

[0025] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0027] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the panel is not shown and one side air vent grille is not shown;

[0029] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0030] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0033] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the air outlet grille of the panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 8 This is a side view of the air outlet grille of the panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the panel of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure label:

[0037] 100. Air conditioner;

[0038] 10. Panel components;

[0039] 1. Panel bracket; 11. First air outlet; 12. Second air outlet; 13. Third air outlet; 14. Mounting plate; 141. Flanged edge; 142. Bracket; 143. Connecting post; 144. First hanging hole; 145. Second hanging hole; 15. Mounting arm;

[0040] 2. Reinforcing ribs; 21. Vertical ribs; 22. Connecting ribs; 221. First rib; 222. Second rib;

[0041] 3. Air outlet grille; 31. First hook; 32. Card slot; 33. Mounting part;

[0042] 4. Panel; 41. Second hook;

[0043] 20. Air outlet frame;

[0044] 30. Chassis;

[0045] 40. Top cover. Detailed Implementation

[0046] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein 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 accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0047] In the description of this 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," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0048] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0049] The panel assembly 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0050] like Figures 1-6 As shown, the panel assembly 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a panel support 1.

[0051] Specifically, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5The panel bracket 1 has a first air outlet 11 on both sides of its width direction. The first air outlet 11 extends along the length direction of the panel bracket 1. The panel bracket 1 has a mounting plate 14 located between the two first air outlets 11. It should be noted that the two first air outlets 11 facilitate the air conditioner 100 to discharge air to both sides of the panel bracket 1 in its width direction. For example, in this invention, the width direction of the panel bracket 1 is left-right, and the two first air outlets 11 are respectively located on the left and right sides of the panel bracket 1, thereby facilitating the air conditioner 100 to discharge air to the left and right. The left-right direction refers to the left and right direction of the user when facing the air conditioner 100. However, this invention is not limited to this, and the width direction of the panel bracket 1 can also be other directions, such as up-down.

[0052] Furthermore, such as Figures 2-6 As shown, both ends of the mounting plate 14 in the width direction have flanges 141 that bend outward toward the first air outlet 11, and the flanges 141 extend along the length direction of the first air outlet 11. It can be understood that, since the mounting plate 14 is located between the two first air outlets 11 along the width direction of the panel bracket 1, the two ends of the mounting plate 14 along the width direction of the panel bracket 1 are respectively located at the edges of the two first air outlets 11, and the two flanges 141 are located at the two ends of the width direction of the mounting plate 14, thus making the two flanges 141 respectively located at the edges of the two first air outlets 11. This makes the flanges 141 act as supports for the first air outlets 11, thereby improving the structural strength around the first air outlets 11, reducing structural deformation at the first air outlets 11, and ensuring that the air conditioner 100 can output air and operate normally.

[0053] Furthermore, such as Figures 2-6 As shown, a reinforcing rib 2 is provided on the side of the flange 141 opposite to the first air outlet 11 on the same side. The reinforcing rib 2 is located on the mounting plate 14 and connected to the flange 141. Thus, the flange 141 and the reinforcing rib 2 together become the supporting components for the first air outlet 11, thereby further improving the structural strength around the first air outlet 11 and further reducing structural deformation at the first air outlet 11, ensuring that the air conditioner 100 can output air and operate normally. Since the reinforcing rib 2 is located on the side of the flange 141 opposite to the first air outlet 11 on the same side, it avoids obstructing the airflow from the first air outlet 11, thus ensuring smooth airflow from the air conditioner 100.

[0054] In addition, the flange 141 extends along the length of the first air outlet 11, and the reinforcing rib 2 also extends along the length of the first air outlet 11. This allows the flange 141 and the reinforcing rib 2 to support the first air outlet 11 along its length, thereby increasing the support range for the first air outlet 11. This makes the structural support of the flange 141 and the reinforcing rib 2 at the first air outlet 11 reliable, further improving the structural strength around the first air outlet 11, further reducing the deformation of the structure at the first air outlet 11, and further ensuring that the air conditioner 100 can output air and be used normally.

[0055] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the reinforcing ribs 2 are multiple ribs spaced apart along the length of the first air outlet 11. This avoids the need for some connecting structures and reduces the weight and manufacturing cost of the reinforcing ribs 2, thereby contributing to the economy and lightweight design of the air conditioner 100.

[0056] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the panel assembly 10 has flanges 141 bent outward toward the first air outlet 11 at both ends of the mounting plate 14 in the width direction. A reinforcing rib 2 is provided on the side of the flange 141 away from the first air outlet 11 on the same side. The reinforcing rib 2 is provided on the mounting plate 14 and connected to the flange 141, so that the flange 141 and the reinforcing rib 2 together become the support of the first air outlet 11. The flange 141 extends along the length direction of the first air outlet 11, so that the flange 141 and the reinforcing rib 2 can support the first air outlet 11 in the length direction of the first air outlet 11. This makes the structural support of the flange 141 and the reinforcing rib 2 at the first air outlet 11 reliable, thereby improving the structural strength around the first air outlet 11, reducing the deformation of the structure at the first air outlet 11, and ensuring that the air conditioner 100 can output air and be used normally.

[0057] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, the reinforcing rib 2 includes a vertical rib 21 and a connecting rib 22. The vertical rib 21 extends along the length of the first air outlet 11 and is spaced apart from the flange 141 on the same side. The connecting rib 22 is located between the flange 141 and the vertical rib 21 on the same side, with one end connected to the vertical rib 21 and the other end connected to the flange 141.

[0058] Understandably, the vertical rib 21 extends along the length of the first air outlet 11, thus providing sufficient strength in that direction and improving the structural support reliability of the reinforcing rib 2 at the first air outlet 11. The connecting rib 22 is located between the flange 141 and the vertical rib 21 on the same side, with one end connected to the vertical rib 21 and the other end connected to the flange 141. This improves the connection reliability between the vertical rib 21 and the flange 141, and also enhances the overall integrity between the flange 141 and the reinforcing rib 2, further improving the structural support reliability of the flange 141 and the reinforcing rib 2 at the first air outlet 11.

[0059] Meanwhile, the combination of vertical ribs 21 and connecting ribs 22, compared with the use of integral plate-type reinforcing ribs 2, can reduce the weight of reinforcing ribs 2 and manufacturing costs, thus contributing to the economy and lightweight design of the air conditioner 100.

[0060] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the connecting ribs 22 are multiple ribs spaced apart along the length of the vertical ribs 21. This not only improves the structural strength of the reinforcing ribs 2 themselves, but also further improves the connection reliability between the vertical ribs 21 and the flange 141, thereby further improving the overall integrity between the flange 141 and the reinforcing ribs 2, and further improving the structural support reliability of the flange 141 and the reinforcing ribs 2 at the first air outlet 11.

[0061] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the multiple connecting ribs 22 include multiple first ribs 221 and multiple second ribs 222. The multiple first ribs 221 and multiple second ribs 222 are arranged alternately along the length direction of the vertical rib 21. In the direction from the vertical rib 21 to the flange 141 on the same side, the first ribs 221 and the second ribs 222 are inclined in opposite directions along the length direction of the vertical rib 21.

[0062] It is understandable that the arrangement of the first ribs 221 and 222 in the above manner allows any adjacent pair of first ribs 221 and 222 to form a triangular support structure with the vertical rib 21 or the flange 141. Since triangles are relatively stable, the reinforcing rib 2 itself is less prone to deformation, thus improving its structural strength. Simultaneously, it further improves the reliability of the connection between the vertical rib 21 and the flange 141, thereby further enhancing the overall integrity between the flange 141 and the reinforcing rib 2, and further improving the structural support reliability of the flange 141 and the reinforcing rib 2 at the first air outlet 11.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the minimum spacing between adjacent first ribs 221 and second ribs 222 along the length of the vertical rib 21 is greater than or equal to 1 mm; for example, the minimum spacing between adjacent first ribs 221 and second ribs 222 along the length of the vertical rib 21 is 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm or 4 mm, etc.

[0064] It should be noted that, in a group of adjacent first ribs 221 and second ribs 222, the distance between the end of the first rib 221 connected to the vertical rib 21 and the end of the second rib 222 connected to the vertical rib 21 is the minimum distance between adjacent first ribs 221 and second ribs 222 along the length of the vertical rib 21; or, in a group of adjacent first ribs 221 and second ribs 222, the distance between the end of the first rib 221 connected to the flange 141 and the end of the second rib 222 connected to the flange 141 is the minimum distance between adjacent first ribs 221 and second ribs 222 along the length of the vertical rib 21.

[0065] It is understandable that the minimum spacing between adjacent first ribs 221 and second ribs 222 along the length of the vertical rib 21 is greater than or equal to 1mm. This ensures that the minimum spacing between adjacent first ribs 221 and second ribs 222 along the length of the vertical rib 21 is appropriate, thus avoiding an excessively small minimum spacing between adjacent first ribs 221 and second ribs 222. This prevents the spacing between the ends of the first rib 221 and second rib 222 connected to the flange 141 from being too small, or the spacing between the ends of the first rib 221 and second rib 222 connected to the vertical rib 21 from being too small. This avoids installation interference between the ends of the first rib 221 and second rib 222, thus facilitating processing and improving processing efficiency. It also reduces the problem of overlapping solder caused by installation interference between the ends of the first rib 221 and second rib 222.

[0066] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the angle between the first rib 221 and the vertical rib 21 is 25°-65°, such as 25°, 45°, 55°, or 65°. It is understandable that if the angle between the first rib 221 and the vertical rib 21 is less than 25°, the angle will be too small, which is detrimental to the connection process between the first rib 221 and the vertical rib 21; while if the angle is greater than 65°, the angle will be too large, requiring more first ribs 221 within the same length of vertical rib 21, which is detrimental to cost and weight control. Furthermore, both excessively large and small angles between the first rib 221 and the vertical rib 21 will reduce the connection stability between the first rib 221, the vertical rib 21, and the flange 141.

[0067] Therefore, the angle between the first rib 221 and the vertical rib 21 is 25°-65°, which makes the angle between the first rib 221 and the vertical rib 21 appropriate. This is beneficial to the connection process between the first rib 221 and the vertical rib 21, as well as to the control of cost and weight. At the same time, it also ensures the connection stability between the first rib 221, the vertical rib 21 and the flange 141.

[0068] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the angle between the second rib 222 and the vertical rib 21 is 25°-65°. For example, 25°, 45°, 55°, or 65°. It is understandable that if the angle between the second rib 222 and the vertical rib 21 is less than 25°, the angle will be too small, which is detrimental to the connection process between the second rib 222 and the vertical rib 21; while if the angle is greater than 65°, the angle will be too large, requiring more second ribs 222 within the same length of vertical rib 21, which is detrimental to cost and weight control. Furthermore, both excessively large and small angles between the second rib 222 and the vertical rib 21 will reduce the connection stability between the second rib 222, the vertical rib 21, and the flange 141.

[0069] Therefore, the angle between the second rib 222 and the vertical rib 21 is 25°-65°, which makes the angle between the second rib 222 and the vertical rib 21 appropriate. This is beneficial to the connection process between the second rib 222 and the vertical rib 21, as well as to the control of cost and weight. At the same time, it also ensures the connection stability between the second rib 222, the vertical rib 21 and the flange 141.

[0070] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the spacing between the vertical rib 21 and the flange 141 is 4mm-25mm. For example, the spacing between the vertical rib 21 and the flange 141 can be 4mm, 5mm, 10mm, or 25mm. It is understandable that if the spacing between the vertical rib 21 and the flange 141 is less than 4mm, the structural strength of the reinforcing rib 2 will be too low, which is not conducive to supporting the edge of the first air outlet 11. If the spacing between the vertical rib 21 and the flange 141 is greater than 25mm, the length of the first rib 221 and the second rib 222 will be too large, which is not conducive to cost and weight control.

[0071] Therefore, the distance between the vertical rib 21 and the flange 141 is 4mm-25mm, which ensures that there is a suitable distance between the vertical rib 21 and the flange 141. This ensures the structural strength of the reinforcing rib 2, thus ensuring the support effect on the edge of the first air outlet 11, and also helps to control cost and weight.

[0072] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 2-8 As shown, the panel assembly 10 also includes an air outlet grille 3, with each first air outlet 11 having an air outlet grille 3, and the air outlet grille 3 being connected to the mounting plate 14. It should be noted that the air outlet grille 3 within the first air outlet 11 prevents users from putting their hands into the air conditioner 100, thereby improving user safety during use of the air conditioner 100.

[0073] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 2-8 As shown, the flange 141 is provided with a retaining rib 142 on the side facing the first air outlet 11 on the same side. The retaining rib 142 extends along the length direction of the first air outlet 11. The air outlet grille 3 is provided with a slot 32 extending along the length direction of the first air outlet 11. The air outlet grille 3 and the mounting plate 14 are connected by the retaining rib 142 and the slot 32.

[0074] Understandably, the cooperation between the retaining rib 142 and the retaining groove 32 improves the reliability of the connection between the air outlet grille 3 and the mounting plate 14, thereby making the air outlet grille 3 installed stably. At the same time, the cooperation between the retaining rib 142 and the retaining groove 32 can replace some of the fasteners such as screws between the air outlet grille 3 and the mounting plate 14, thereby reducing the operation of tightening fasteners and improving the assembly efficiency between the air outlet grille 3 and the mounting plate 14.

[0075] Meanwhile, the setting of the retaining rib 142 allows the retaining rib 142, the flange 141 and the reinforcing rib 2 to work together to form a support for the edge of the first air outlet 11, thereby improving the structural strength of the edge of the first air outlet 11, reducing the deformation of the structure at the first air outlet 11, and ensuring that the air conditioner 100 can output air and be used normally.

[0076] In addition, the retaining rib 142 extends along the length of the first air outlet 11, so that the retaining rib 142 can support the first air outlet 11 along the length of the first air outlet 11, thereby improving the reliability of the support for the edge of the first air outlet 11, further reducing the deformation of the structure at the first air outlet 11, and ensuring that the air conditioner 100 can output air and be used normally.

[0077] In some embodiments of the present invention, a filler is provided between the slot 32 and the retaining rib 142. This prevents direct contact and collision between the slot 32 and the retaining rib 142, thereby reducing noise. Furthermore, the filler is an airtight material. It is understood that providing a filler between the slot 32 and the retaining rib 142 also prevents airflow from flowing in the gap between the slot 32 and the retaining rib 142, thus allowing the airflow to exit primarily from the first air outlet 11, ensuring effective airflow.

[0078] In this invention, the filling material is velvet, but the invention is not limited to this; the filling material can also be rubber or other materials.

[0079] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the air outlet grille 3 is provided with a first hook 31, and the mounting plate 14 is provided with a first hanging hole 144 that mates with the first hook 31. It can be understood that the first hook 31 is located on one side of the width direction of the air outlet grille 3. The cooperation between the first hook 31 and the first hanging hole 144 improves the connection reliability between the air outlet grille 3 and the mounting plate 14, thereby ensuring stable and reliable installation of the air outlet grille 3. Simultaneously, the connection between the air outlet grille 3 and the mounting plate 14 via the first hook 31 and the first hanging hole 144 reduces the number of fasteners required, minimizing the need for tightening fasteners and improving the efficiency of disassembly and assembly between the air outlet grille 3 and the mounting plate 14, thus enhancing production, installation, and maintenance efficiency.

[0080] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the first hooks 31 are a plurality of spaced apart along the length of the air outlet grille 3, and the first hanging holes 144 are a plurality of corresponding spaced apart along the length of the mounting plate 14. This further improves the connection reliability between the air outlet grille 3 and the mounting plate 14, thereby making the air outlet grille 3 installed stably and reliably.

[0081] For example, in such Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 In the example shown, there are three first hooks 31 and three first hanging holes 144. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The number of first hooks 31 and the number of first hanging holes 144 can be other than three, such as two, four, five or six.

[0082] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figures 2-4 and Figure 7 As shown, the air outlet grille 3 is provided with a mounting part 33, and the mounting plate 14 has a connecting post 143. The mounting part 33 and the connecting post 143 are connected by fasteners. It can be understood that the mounting part 33 is located on one side of the width direction of the air outlet grille 3. The connection between the mounting part 33 and the connecting post 143 is improved, thereby improving the connection reliability between the air outlet grille 3 and the mounting plate 14, thus making the installation of the air outlet grille 3 stable and reliable.

[0083] In addition, when the air outlet grille 3 is provided with the first hook 31, the mounting part 33 and the first hook 31 are located on the same side in the width direction of the air outlet grille 3, which facilitates the operation of the installers and improves the installation production efficiency.

[0084] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 As shown, the connecting column 143 is connected to the reinforcing rib 2. This improves the structural strength of the connecting column 143, thereby further enhancing the connection reliability between the air outlet grille 3 and the mounting plate 14, thus ensuring stable and reliable installation of the air outlet grille 3.

[0085] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, a mounting arm 15 is provided inside the first air outlet 11. The two ends of the mounting arm 15 are respectively connected to the panel bracket 1 located on both sides of the first air outlet 11. In the width direction of the panel bracket 1, the mounting arm 15 is arranged opposite to the connecting column 143.

[0086] Understandably, the mounting arm 15 is used to support the air outlet grille 3 and the air guide plate, thereby preventing the air outlet grille 3 and the air guide plate from deforming. In the width direction of the panel bracket 1, the mounting arm 15 is positioned opposite to the connecting column 143. Preferably, the mounting arm 15 and the connecting column 143 are integral parts, thereby strengthening the structural strength of the mounting arm 15 and the connecting column 143, further improving the connection reliability between the air outlet grille 3 and the mounting plate 14, and simultaneously improving the support effect on the air outlet grille 3 and the air guide plate, reducing deformation of the air outlet grille 3 and the air guide plate.

[0087] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the connecting column 143 and the mounting part 33 are multiple units spaced apart along the length of the first air outlet 11, thereby further improving the connection reliability between the air outlet grille 3 and the mounting plate 14, thus making the air outlet grille 3 installed stably and reliably.

[0088] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, there are multiple mounting arms 15 spaced apart along the length of the first air outlet 11, and the multiple mounting arms 15 are respectively arranged opposite to the multiple connecting columns 143 in the width direction of the panel bracket 1. This further strengthens the structural strength of the mounting arms 15 and the connecting columns 143, and improves the support effect on the air outlet grille 3 and the air guide plate.

[0089] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, when the flange 141 is provided with a retaining rib 142 facing the first air outlet 11 on the same side, the retaining rib 142 consists of multiple ribs spaced apart along the length of the first air outlet 11, and a mounting arm 15 is provided between two adjacent retaining ribs 142. Thus, the retaining ribs 142 are spaced apart, thereby avoiding installation interference between the retaining ribs 142 and the mounting arm 15, and thus facilitating the installation of the mounting arm 15.

[0090] In some embodiments of the present invention, the distance between two adjacent mounting arms 15 along the length direction of the first air outlet 11 is 200mm-400mm, for example, 200mm, 300mm, 350mm or 400mm. This ensures a suitable distance between adjacent mounting arms 15, thus guaranteeing sufficient mounting arms 15 to support the air outlet grille 3 and the air guide plate, reducing deformation of the air outlet grille 3 and the air guide plate, while avoiding the installation of too many mounting arms 15, thereby reducing the weight and cost of the panel assembly 10.

[0091] In some embodiments of the present invention, the panel assembly 10 further includes: a panel 4, which is disposed on the front side of the mounting plate 14, and the side of the panel 4 facing the mounting plate 14 has a second hook 41, and the side of the mounting plate 14 facing the panel 4 has a second hanging hole 145 that cooperates with the second hook 41.

[0092] Understandably, the cooperation between the second hook 41 and the second hanging hole 145 improves the reliability of the connection between the panel 4 and the mounting plate 14, thus ensuring a stable and reliable installation of the panel 4 on the mounting plate 14. Simultaneously, the connection between the panel 4 and the mounting plate 14 via the cooperation of the second hook 41 and the second hanging hole 145 reduces the number of fasteners required, thereby reducing the need for fastener removal and installation, simplifying the connection process, and ultimately improving installation efficiency.

[0093] Furthermore, the panel 4 can be connected to the mounting plate 14 via fasteners such as screws, thereby improving the connection reliability between the panel 4 and the mounting plate 14, and further making the panel 4 installed stably and reliably on the mounting plate 14.

[0094] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the panel bracket 1 extends vertically along its length. A second air outlet 12 is also provided on the panel bracket 1, located below the first air outlet 11 and below the panel bracket 1. The second air outlet 12 extends along the width of the panel bracket 1. This increases the air outlet position, allowing the air conditioner 100 to better dissipate air downwards, thereby improving the airflow effect. Furthermore, when the air conditioner is cooling, downward airflow enhances the cooling effect, allowing the air conditioner 100 to cool more effectively.

[0095] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the length direction of the panel bracket 1 is vertical, and the panel bracket 1 is also provided with a third air outlet 13, which is located on the top wall of the panel bracket 1. This increases the air outlet position, allowing the air conditioner 100 to better expel air upwards, thereby improving the airflow effect. Furthermore, when the air conditioner 100 is heating, upward airflow can improve the heating effect, thus allowing the air conditioner 100 to heat more effectively.

[0096] An air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0097] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the panel assembly 10 described above.

[0098] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the air conditioner 100 also includes an air outlet frame 20, a chassis 30, and a top cover 40. The air outlet frame 20 is located in and connected to the panel bracket 1, which facilitates the air outlet of the air conditioner 100. The chassis 30 is located at the lower end of the panel bracket 1 and is connected to the panel bracket 1. The top cover 40 is located at the upper end of the panel bracket 1 and is connected to the panel bracket 1, thereby facilitating the assembly of the air conditioner 100 of the present invention.

[0099] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner 100, by providing the aforementioned panel assembly 10, has flanges 141 bent outward toward the first air outlet 11 at both ends of the mounting plate 14 in the width direction. A reinforcing rib 2 is provided on the side of the flange 141 away from the first air outlet 11 on the same side. The reinforcing rib 2 is provided on the mounting plate 14 and connected to the flange 141, so that the flange 141 and the reinforcing rib 2 together become the support member of the first air outlet 11. The flange 141 extends along the length direction of the first air outlet 11, so that the flange 141 and the reinforcing rib 2 can support the first air outlet 11 in the length direction of the first air outlet 11. This makes the structural support of the flange 141 and the reinforcing rib 2 at the first air outlet 11 reliable, thereby improving the structural strength around the first air outlet 11, reducing the deformation of the structure at the first air outlet 11, and ensuring that the air conditioner 100 can output air and be used normally.

[0100] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0101] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A panel assembly, characterized in that, include: A panel bracket has a first air outlet on both sides in the width direction. The first air outlets extend along the length direction of the panel bracket. The panel bracket has a mounting plate located between the two first air outlets. Both ends of the mounting plate in the width direction have flanges that bend outward toward the first air outlets. The flanges extend along the length direction of the first air outlets. A reinforcing rib is provided on the side of the flange opposite to the first air outlet on the same side. The reinforcing rib is provided on the mounting plate and connected to the flange.

2. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reinforcing rib includes a vertical rib and a connecting rib. The vertical rib extends along the length of the first air outlet and is spaced apart from the flange on the same side. The connecting rib is located between the flange and the vertical rib on the same side, with one end connected to the vertical rib and the other end connected to the flange.

3. The panel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting bars are multiple bars spaced apart along the length of the vertical bars.

4. The panel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The plurality of connecting ribs include a plurality of first ribs and a plurality of second ribs, which are arranged alternately along the length of the vertical rib. In the direction from the vertical rib to the flange on the same side, the first ribs and the second ribs are inclined in opposite directions along the length of the vertical rib.

5. The panel assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The minimum spacing between adjacent first and second ribs along the length of the vertical rib is greater than or equal to 1 mm; And / or, the angle between the first rib and the vertical rib is 25°-65°; And / or, the angle between the second rib and the vertical rib is 25°-65°.

6. The panel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The distance between the vertical rib and the flange is 4mm-25mm.

7. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: An air outlet grille is provided in each of the first air outlets, and the air outlet grille is connected to the mounting plate.

8. The panel assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The flange is provided with a retaining rib on the side facing the first air outlet. The retaining rib extends along the length of the first air outlet. The air outlet grille is provided with a slot extending along the length of the first air outlet. The air outlet grille and the mounting plate are connected by the retaining rib and the slot.

9. The panel assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, There is a filler between the slot and the rib.

10. The panel assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The air outlet grille is provided with a first hook, and the mounting plate is provided with a first hanging hole that cooperates with the first hook.

11. The panel assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The air outlet grille is provided with a mounting part, and the mounting plate has a connecting column. The mounting part and the connecting column are connected by fasteners.

12. The panel assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that, The connecting column is connected to the reinforcing rib.

13. The panel assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that, The first air outlet is provided with a mounting arm, and the two ends of the mounting arm are respectively connected to the panel brackets located on both sides of the first air outlet. In the width direction of the panel brackets, the mounting arm is arranged opposite to the connecting column.

14. The panel assembly according to claim 13, characterized in that, The mounting arms are a plurality of spaced apart along the length of the first air outlet, and the connecting columns and the mounting parts are also a plurality of spaced apart along the length of the first air outlet. The plurality of mounting arms and the plurality of connecting columns are respectively arranged opposite to each other in the width direction of the panel bracket.

15. The panel assembly according to claim 14, characterized in that, Along the length of the first air outlet, the distance between two adjacent mounting arms is 200mm-400mm.

16. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A panel is disposed on the front side of the mounting plate. The side of the panel facing the mounting plate has a second hook, and the side of the mounting plate facing the panel has a second hanging hole that cooperates with the second hook.

17. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length direction of the panel bracket is vertical. The panel support is also provided with a second air outlet, which is located below the first air outlet and below the panel support, and extends along the width direction of the panel support. And / or, the panel bracket is further provided with a third air outlet, which is located on the top wall of the panel bracket.

18. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-17.

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