Air conditioner

Abstract

The invention relates to an air conditioner, which belongs to the technical field of air conditioning equipment, and comprises a shell, an air outlet, an air return opening, an indoor heat exchanger, an indoor fan, a hot bending panel, at least one clamping hook, a positioning groove, a positioning strip and a hook groove, wherein the air outlet is formed in the shell; the return air inlet is formed in the shell; the indoor heat exchanger is arranged in the shell and located between the air return opening and the air outlet. The indoor fan is arranged in the shell; the hot bending panel is used for being attached to the outer wall of the shell; the clamping hook is arranged on the side, facing the shell, of the hot bending panel. The positioning groove is formed in the clamping hook; the positioning strip is arranged on the side, facing the shell, of the hot bending panel. The positioning strips are used for being inserted into the positioning grooves; the hook groove is formed in the side, facing the hot bending panel, of the shell. The hook grooves and the clamping hooks are the same in number and are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence mode.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of air conditioning equipment, and more particularly to an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] An air conditioner, also known as an air conditioner, is a device that uses artificial means to regulate and control parameters such as temperature, humidity, and airflow of the air inside a building or structure.

[0003] An air conditioner includes a casing with a heat-bent panel. This heat-bent panel is made using a heat-bending forming technology, which precisely shapes a transparent sheet by controlling the mold temperature. Heat-bent panels are typically processed using sheet metal, usually through machine heating and baking. Cut acrylic or plastic sheets are aligned with the mold and stacked together, then placed in an oven. The panel gradually softens as the temperature rises. After a period of time, it is finally adhered to the mold, removed, and cooled to obtain the desired heat-bent product.

[0004] However, in existing technologies, the connection between the hot-bent panel and the housing requires adhesive bonding or clip-on fastening before connecting the hot-bent panel to the housing. This process is difficult, inefficient, and may result in condensation or air leakage. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention at least partially solves one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0006] Therefore, this application aims to provide an air conditioner that achieves effective air circulation and temperature regulation through a combination of air outlet, return air outlet, indoor heat exchanger, and indoor fan. The hook is positioned on the hot-bending panel by inserting a positioning strip into the positioning groove, and then connected to the hot-bending panel through other connection methods. This enables rapid installation of the hook and hot-bending panel, improves the positional accuracy of the hook after connection, ensures the hook can engage in the groove, and improves the installation efficiency of the hot-bending panel and housing.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an air conditioner, comprising: case; An air outlet is provided in the housing. A return air vent, which is located in the housing; An indoor heat exchanger is disposed inside the housing and located between the return air inlet and the air outlet; An indoor fan, wherein the indoor fan is disposed within the housing; A hot-bent panel, which is used to fit the outer wall of the housing; At least one latch is provided on the side of the heat-bent panel facing the housing; A positioning groove is formed in the hook; A positioning strip is provided on the side of the hot-bent panel facing the housing; the positioning strip is used to insert into the positioning groove. The hook grooves are formed on the side of the housing facing the hot bending panel; the number of hook grooves is the same as the number of hooks and they are set one-to-one.

[0008] In this technical solution, the air conditioner design achieves effective air circulation and temperature regulation through the combination of air outlets, return air outlets, indoor heat exchangers, and indoor fans. The hooks are positioned on the hot-bent panel by inserting positioning strips into positioning slots, and then connected to the hot-bent panel using other connection methods. This enables rapid installation of the hooks and hot-bent panel, improves the accuracy of the hooks' position after connection, ensures the hooks can engage in the slots, and increases the installation efficiency of the hot-bent panel and the housing.

[0009] In addition, this application also provides an air conditioner, which includes: case; An air outlet is provided in the housing. A return air vent, which is located in the housing; An indoor heat exchanger is disposed inside the housing and located between the return air inlet and the air outlet; An indoor fan, wherein the indoor fan is disposed within the housing; A hot-bent panel, which is used to fit the outer wall of the housing; At least one latch is provided on the side of the heat-bent panel facing the housing; A positioning groove is provided on the side of the hot-bent panel facing the housing; A positioning strip is provided on the hook; the positioning strip is used to insert into the positioning groove; The hook grooves are formed on the side of the housing facing the hot bending panel; the number of hook grooves is the same as the number of hooks and they are set one-to-one.

[0010] In this technical solution, the air conditioner design achieves effective air circulation and temperature regulation through the combination of air outlets, return air outlets, indoor heat exchangers, and indoor fans. The hooks are positioned on the hot-bent panel by inserting positioning strips into positioning slots, and then connected to the hot-bent panel using other connection methods. This enables rapid installation of the hooks and hot-bent panel, improves the accuracy of the hooks' position after connection, ensures the hooks can engage in the slots, and increases the installation efficiency of the hot-bent panel and the housing.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, there are two hot-bending panels symmetrically arranged on both sides of the air outlet width direction; A reference surface is defined, which is perpendicular to the length direction of the air outlet; the reference surface passes through the hook, and the hook is located on both sides of the reference surface with the same structure and is set in a mirror image.

[0012] In the original technical solution, when dealing with two different hot-bent panels, two symmetrical hooks are required due to the curvature of the hot-bent panels and the depth direction of the hook grooves. However, this application uses only one hook, which can be rotated 180° upside down to accommodate two hot-bent panels, thus achieving connection between the hook and the hot-bent panels. This saves manufacturing costs, prevents the misuse of hooks, and improves installation efficiency.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the hook includes a connecting plate, a connecting post, and a hook body; the connecting plate is used to fit against the inner wall of the hot-bent panel; The connecting post is disposed on the inner peripheral wall of the connecting plate; The middle of the hook is connected to the connecting post, and the two ends of the hook are equidistant from the connecting post.

[0014] The technical solution ensures that the hook body can be engaged in the hook groove even when installed upside down. This saves manufacturing costs, prevents the mistake of picking the wrong hook, and improves installation efficiency.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, at least one support plate is provided on the side of the housing facing the hot-bending panel, and the support plate is used to abut against the hot-bending panel.

[0016] In the technical solution, the design of the support plate enhances the support force between the hot-bent panel and the shell, preventing the panel from deforming or shifting due to external forces during long-term use.

[0017] In some embodiments of this application, the hooks are spaced apart along the edge of the hot-bent panel; the distance between any two adjacent hooks is A, and the thickness of the hot-bent panel is B, satisfying that A≤100B.

[0018] In the technical solution, the spacing and distance limit of the hooks ensure the stability and uniform stress distribution of the hot-bent panel during installation, further enhancing the overall structural strength.

[0019] In some embodiments of this application, a shielding portion is provided on the side of the air outlet near the hot-bending panel, and the hot-bending panel is disposed on the side of the shielding portion away from the air outlet.

[0020] In the technical solution, the airflow output through the air outlet is prevented from entering the space between the shield and the housing, thereby preventing condensation from forming inside the hot-bent panel and avoiding affecting the user experience.

[0021] In some embodiments of this application, a decorative strip is provided on the side of the hot-bent panel away from the housing, and the decorative strip is disposed in close contact with the edge of the hot-bent panel.

[0022] In the technical solution, because rough edges will appear on the edges after the hot-bent panel is formed, decorative strips are used to cover the rough edges of the hot-bent panel to prevent scratches to users and to prevent the rough edges from being exposed and affecting the appearance.

[0023] In some embodiments of this application, the decorative strip is provided with an adhesive groove on the side facing the hot-bent panel, and the adhesive groove is provided along the length direction of the decorative strip.

[0024] In the technical solution, decorative strips are usually glued to the hot-bent panel. The glue is contained in a glue tank to prevent glue from leaking out of the decorative strip, thereby improving installation efficiency and aesthetics.

[0025] In some embodiments of this application, the hot-bent panel includes a base layer, a textured layer, and a protective layer that are sequentially bonded together, with the protective layer close to the housing.

[0026] In the technical solution, the hooks are usually connected to the hot-bent panel by welding. The protective layer is used to prevent damage to the base layer and texture layer of the hot-bent panel and improve its appearance.

[0027] 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

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the heat-bending panel of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 4This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the heat-bending panel of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air conditioner's latch according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the heat-bending panel of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 7 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the heat-bending panel of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air conditioner's latch according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air conditioner's latch according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Enlarged diagram of part A in the middle; Figure 12 This is a structural schematic diagram of the heat-bending panel of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 13 This is a structural schematic diagram of the heat-bending panel of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of this application.

[0029] In the above figures: 100, housing; 101, air outlet; 200, hot-bent panel; 300, hook; 301, connecting plate; 302, connecting column; 303, hook body; 400, positioning groove; 500, positioning strip; 600, shielding part; 700, decorative strip; 701, adhesive groove; 800, support plate. Detailed Implementation

[0030] 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" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention. In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances. In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature. In this invention, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which 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. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0031] The present invention will now be described in detail through exemplary embodiments. However, it should be understood that, without further description, elements, structures, and features in one embodiment may be advantageously incorporated into other embodiments. In this application, the air conditioner includes a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator. The compressor, as the core component of the air conditioner, increases the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant by compressing it, thereby driving the entire refrigeration cycle. The condenser cools the high-temperature, high-pressure refrigerant to below room temperature, releasing a large amount of heat, and is a crucial link in the refrigerant cycle. The evaporator absorbs heat from the room, cooling the refrigerant and thus lowering the indoor temperature; it is a key component for achieving indoor cooling.

[0032] In the following, embodiments of this application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0033] In existing technologies, the hot-bent panels on air conditioners are usually processed by hot bending of sheet materials. Generally, machine hot bending and baking are used. The cut acrylic or plastic sheet is aligned with the mold to be formed and stacked together and placed in the oven. The panel will gradually soften as the temperature rises. After waiting for a period of time, it is finally attached to the mold. Finally, it is taken out and cooled to obtain the hot-bent product of the desired shape.

[0034] Please refer to all the accompanying drawings. In one illustrative embodiment of the air conditioner of the present invention, the air conditioner includes: a housing 100, which is used for installation indoors.

[0035] In some embodiments, the air conditioner may further include an air outlet 101, which is formed in the housing 100.

[0036] In some embodiments, the air conditioner may further include a return air vent, which is provided in the housing 100.

[0037] In some embodiments, the air conditioner may further include an indoor heat exchanger disposed within the housing 100 and located between the return air vent and the outlet air vent 101.

[0038] In some embodiments, the air conditioner may further include an indoor fan disposed within the housing 100.

[0039] In some embodiments, the air conditioner may further include a heat-bent panel 200 for fitting to the outer wall of the housing 100.

[0040] In some embodiments, the air conditioner may also include at least one hook 300 disposed on the side of the heat-bent panel 200 facing the housing 100.

[0041] In some embodiments, the air conditioner may further include a positioning groove 400, which is formed in the hook 300.

[0042] In some embodiments, the air conditioner may further include a positioning strip 500 disposed on the side of the heat-bent panel 200 facing the housing 100. The positioning strip 500 is for insertion into the positioning groove 400.

[0043] In some embodiments, the air conditioner may further include a hook groove formed on the side of the housing 100 facing the heat-bending panel 200.

[0044] In some embodiments, the number of hook slots is the same as the number of hooks and they are set in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0045] Through the above scheme, the air conditioning design achieves effective air circulation and temperature regulation by combining the air outlet 101, return air outlet, indoor heat exchanger and indoor fan.

[0046] In the existing technology, due to the process limitations of the hot-bending panel 200, the inner wall of the hot-bending panel 200 needs to be fitted to the mold. Therefore, hooks 300 cannot be directly formed on the hot-bending panel 200. The hooks 300 need to be connected to the hot-bending panel 200 separately. However, in the existing technology, because there is no positioning structure, the hooks 300 need to be manually positioned onto the hot-bending panel 200, which is inefficient. Furthermore, after installation, the position of the hooks 300 may shift, resulting in the hooks 300 not corresponding to the hook grooves.

[0047] This application, through the above-mentioned solution, positions the hook 300 and the hot-bending panel 200 by inserting the positioning strip 500 into the positioning groove 400. Then, it connects the hook 300 and the hot-bending panel 200 through other connection methods, thereby achieving rapid installation of the hook 300 and the hot-bending panel 200 and improving the positional accuracy of the hook 300 after connection with the hot-bending panel 200, ensuring that the hook 300 can be engaged in the hook groove, and improving the installation efficiency of the hot-bending panel 200 and the housing 100.

[0048] In some embodiments, the length direction of the hot-bent panel 200 is the same as the length direction of the housing 100.

[0049] In some embodiments, the hot-bent panel 200 is curved, and the axial direction of the hot-bent panel 200 is the same as the length direction of the housing 100.

[0050] In some embodiments, the length direction of the air outlet 101 is the same as the length direction of the housing 100.

[0051] In some embodiments, there are two hot-bent panels 200 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the air outlet 101 in the width direction.

[0052] In some embodiments, the curvature of the two upper heat-bent panels 200 in an air conditioner may be the same.

[0053] In the prior art, when dealing with two different hot-bent panels 200, two symmetrical hooks 300 are required due to the curvature of the hot-bent panel 200 and the depth direction of the hook groove.

[0054] In some embodiments, a reference surface is defined, which is perpendicular to the length direction of the air outlet 101. The reference surface passes through hooks 300, which have identical structures on both sides of the reference surface and are mirror images of each other. With this solution, only one hook 300 is needed; the hook 300 can be rotated 180° upside down to accommodate two hot-bent panels 200, thus achieving connection between the hook 300 and the hot-bent panel 200. This saves manufacturing costs, prevents the misuse of hooks 300, and improves installation efficiency.

[0055] In some embodiments, the hook 300 may include a connecting plate 301.

[0056] In some embodiments, the connecting plate 301 is curved.

[0057] In some embodiments, the curvature of the outer peripheral wall of the connecting plate 301 is the same as the curvature of the inner peripheral wall of the hot-bent panel 200.

[0058] In some embodiments, the connecting plate 301 may be used to adhere to the side of the hot-bent panel 200 facing the housing 100.

[0059] In some embodiments, the connecting plate 301 may be used to fit against the inner peripheral wall of the hot-bent panel 200.

[0060] In some embodiments, the hook 300 may include a connecting post 302.

[0061] In some embodiments, the connecting post 302 is disposed on the side of the connecting plate 301 away from the hot-bending panel 200.

[0062] In some embodiments, the connecting post 302 is disposed on the inner peripheral wall of the connecting plate 301.

[0063] In some embodiments, the length direction of the connecting post 302 may be the same as the depth direction of the hook groove.

[0064] In some embodiments, the hook 300 may include a hook body 303.

[0065] In some embodiments, the hook 303 is disposed at the end of the connecting post 302 away from the connecting plate 301.

[0066] In some embodiments, the hook 303 is disposed at one end of the connecting post 302 near the housing 100.

[0067] In some embodiments, the middle of the hook body 303 is connected to the connecting post 302, and the two ends of the hook body 303 are equidistant from the connecting post 302. This ensures that the hook body 303 can be engaged in the hook groove even when the hook 300 is installed upside down. This saves manufacturing costs and prevents the possibility of picking the wrong hook 300, thus improving installation efficiency.

[0068] In some embodiments, the connecting post 302 can be a rectangular post.

[0069] In some embodiments, the hook 303 may be rectangular.

[0070] In some embodiments, the hook body 303 is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the connecting post 302.

[0071] In some embodiments, the positioning groove 400 is formed on the side of the connecting plate 301 facing the hot-bending panel 200.

[0072] In some embodiments, the positioning strip 500 is disposed on the side of the hot-bent panel 200 facing the housing 100.

[0073] In some embodiments, the positioning strip 500 extends along the edge of the hot-bent panel 200.

[0074] Please refer to all appendices. In addition, this application also provides an air conditioner, which includes: a housing 100 for installation indoors.

[0075] In some embodiments, the air conditioner may further include an air outlet 101, which is formed in the housing 100.

[0076] In some embodiments, the air conditioner may further include a return air vent, which is provided in the housing 100.

[0077] In some embodiments, the air conditioner may further include an indoor heat exchanger disposed within the housing 100 and located between the return air vent and the outlet air vent 101.

[0078] In some embodiments, the air conditioner may further include an indoor fan disposed within the housing 100.

[0079] In some embodiments, the air conditioner may further include a heat-bent panel 200 for fitting to the outer wall of the housing 100.

[0080] In some embodiments, the air conditioner may also include at least one hook 300 disposed on the side of the heat-bent panel 200 facing the housing 100.

[0081] In some embodiments, the air conditioner may further include a positioning groove 400, which is formed on the side of the heat-bent panel 200 facing the housing 100.

[0082] In some embodiments, the air conditioner may further include a positioning strip 500, which is disposed on the hook 300; the positioning strip 500 is used to insert into the positioning groove 400.

[0083] In some embodiments, the air conditioner may further include a hook groove formed on the side of the housing 100 facing the heat-bending panel 200.

[0084] In some embodiments, the number of hook slots is the same as the number of hooks and they are set in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0085] Through the above scheme, the air conditioning design achieves effective air circulation and temperature regulation by combining the air outlet 101, return air outlet, indoor heat exchanger and indoor fan.

[0086] In the existing technology, due to the process limitations of the hot-bending panel 200, the inner wall of the hot-bending panel 200 needs to be fitted to the mold. Therefore, hooks 300 cannot be directly formed on the hot-bending panel 200. The hooks 300 need to be connected to the hot-bending panel 200 separately. However, in the existing technology, because there is no positioning structure, the hooks 300 need to be manually positioned onto the hot-bending panel 200, which is inefficient. Furthermore, after installation, the position of the hooks 300 may shift, resulting in the hooks 300 not corresponding to the hook grooves.

[0087] This application, through the above-mentioned solution, positions the hook 300 and the hot-bending panel 200 by inserting the positioning strip 500 into the positioning groove 400. Then, it connects the hook 300 and the hot-bending panel 200 through other connection methods, thereby achieving rapid installation of the hook 300 and the hot-bending panel 200 and improving the positional accuracy of the hook 300 after connection with the hot-bending panel 200, ensuring that the hook 300 can be engaged in the hook groove, and improving the installation efficiency of the hot-bending panel 200 and the housing 100.

[0088] In some embodiments, the length direction of the hot-bent panel 200 is the same as the length direction of the housing 100.

[0089] In some embodiments, the hot-bent panel 200 is curved, and the axial direction of the hot-bent panel 200 is the same as the length direction of the housing 100.

[0090] In some embodiments, the length direction of the air outlet 101 is the same as the length direction of the housing 100.

[0091] In some embodiments, there are two hot-bent panels 200 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the air outlet 101 in the width direction.

[0092] In some embodiments, the curvature of the two upper heat-bent panels 200 in an air conditioner may be the same.

[0093] In the prior art, when dealing with two different hot-bent panels 200, two symmetrical hooks 300 are required due to the curvature of the hot-bent panel 200 and the depth direction of the hook groove.

[0094] In some embodiments, a reference surface is defined, which is perpendicular to the length direction of the air outlet 101. The reference surface passes through hooks 300, which have identical structures on both sides of the reference surface and are mirror images of each other. With this solution, only one hook 300 is needed; the hook 300 can be rotated 180° upside down to accommodate two hot-bent panels 200, thus achieving connection between the hook 300 and the hot-bent panel 200. This saves manufacturing costs, prevents the misuse of hooks 300, and improves installation efficiency.

[0095] In some embodiments, the hook 300 may include a connecting plate 301.

[0096] In some embodiments, the connecting plate 301 is curved.

[0097] In some embodiments, the curvature of the outer peripheral wall of the connecting plate 301 is the same as the curvature of the inner peripheral wall of the hot-bent panel 200.

[0098] In some embodiments, the connecting plate 301 may be used to adhere to the side of the hot-bent panel 200 facing the housing 100.

[0099] In some embodiments, the connecting plate 301 may be used to fit against the inner peripheral wall of the hot-bent panel 200.

[0100] In some embodiments, the hook 300 may include a connecting post 302.

[0101] In some embodiments, the connecting post 302 is disposed on the side of the connecting plate 301 away from the hot-bending panel 200.

[0102] In some embodiments, the connecting post 302 is disposed on the inner peripheral wall of the connecting plate 301.

[0103] In some embodiments, the length direction of the connecting post 302 may be the same as the depth direction of the hook groove.

[0104] In some embodiments, the hook 300 may include a hook body 303.

[0105] In some embodiments, the hook 303 is disposed at the end of the connecting post 302 away from the connecting plate 301.

[0106] In some embodiments, the hook 303 is disposed at one end of the connecting post 302 near the housing 100.

[0107] In some embodiments, the middle of the hook body 303 is connected to the connecting post 302, and the two ends of the hook body 303 are equidistant from the connecting post 302. This ensures that the hook body 303 can be engaged in the hook groove even when the hook 300 is installed upside down. This saves manufacturing costs and prevents the possibility of picking the wrong hook 300, thus improving installation efficiency.

[0108] In some embodiments, the connecting post 302 can be a rectangular post.

[0109] In some embodiments, the hook 303 may be rectangular.

[0110] In some embodiments, the hook body 303 is symmetrically arranged at both ends of the connecting post 302.

[0111] In some embodiments, the positioning strip 500 is disposed on the side of the connecting plate 301 facing the hot-bending panel 200.

[0112] In some embodiments, the positioning groove 400 is formed on the side of the hot-bent panel 200 facing the housing 100.

[0113] In some embodiments, the positioning groove 400 extends along the edge of the hot-bent panel 200.

[0114] In some embodiments, at least one support plate 800 is provided on the side of the housing 100 facing the hot-bent panel 200, and the support plate 800 is used to abut against the hot-bent panel 200. The design of the support plate 800 enhances the supporting force between the hot-bent panel 200 and the housing 100, preventing the panel from deforming or shifting due to external forces during long-term use.

[0115] In some embodiments, the support plate 800 is integrally formed with the housing 100. In the prior art, a separate support member is used, which is installed on the housing 100 before the hot-bent panel 200 is installed. However, the present application, through the above-described solution, eliminates the need for separate production and installation of the support member, improving installation efficiency while saving costs.

[0116] In some embodiments, the hooks 300 are spaced apart along the edge of the hot-bent panel 200; the distance between any two adjacent hooks 300 is A, and the thickness of the hot-bent panel 200 is B, satisfying that A ≤ 100B. The spacing and spacing limit of the hooks 300 ensure the stability and uniform stress distribution of the hot-bent panel 200 during installation, further improving the overall structural robustness. When A > 100B, the hot-bent panel 200 cannot be effectively supported and connected.

[0117] In some embodiments, A = 100B. In this case, while ensuring the supporting strength of the hot-bent panel 200 and the connection strength between the hot-bent panel 200 and the housing 100, the number of hooks 300 is minimized, saving costs. Furthermore, by reducing the number of hooks 300 that need to be installed, installation efficiency is improved.

[0118] In some embodiments, a shielding portion 600 is provided on the side of the air outlet 101 near the hot-bending panel 200, and the hot-bending panel 200 is disposed on the side of the shielding portion 600 away from the air outlet 101. The shielding portion 600 prevents the airflow output through the air outlet 101 from entering between the shielding portion 600 and the housing 100, thereby preventing condensation from forming inside the hot-bending panel 200 and avoiding affecting the user experience.

[0119] In some embodiments, an air duct is provided inside the housing 100, and the air duct is connected to the air outlet 101. The indoor fan draws indoor air into the housing 100 through the return air inlet, and the airflow is discharged into the room through the air duct and the air outlet 101 after heat exchange by the indoor heat exchanger, thereby regulating the indoor temperature.

[0120] In some embodiments, the shielding part 600 is integrally formed with the air duct to improve production efficiency and structural strength.

[0121] In some embodiments, the shielding portion 600 is disposed on one side of the air outlet 101 in the width direction.

[0122] In some embodiments, there may be two shielding portions 600, which are disposed on both sides of the air outlet 101 in the width direction.

[0123] In some embodiments, a decorative strip 700 is provided on the side of the hot-bent panel 200 away from the housing 100, and the decorative strip 700 is disposed in contact with the edge of the hot-bent panel 200. Because the edges of the hot-bent panel 200 will have rough edges after it is formed, the decorative strip 700 is used to cover the rough edges of the hot-bent panel 200 to prevent scratches to the user. It also prevents the rough edges from being exposed and affecting the appearance.

[0124] In some embodiments, the decorative strip 700 may be disposed on the outer peripheral wall of the hot-bent panel 200.

[0125] In some embodiments, a glue-receiving groove 701 is provided on the side of the decorative strip 700 facing the hot-bent panel 200, and the glue-receiving groove 701 is provided along the length direction of the decorative strip 700. The decorative strip 700 is usually bonded to the hot-bent panel 200 with adhesive. The glue-receiving groove 701 contains the adhesive, preventing the adhesive from leaking out of the decorative strip 700, improving installation efficiency, and enhancing aesthetics.

[0126] In some embodiments, the decorative strip 700 has a trapezoidal cross-section. The lower base of the trapezoid, i.e., the longer base of the trapezoid, is used to adhere to the heat-bent panel 200.

[0127] In some embodiments, the hot-bent panel 200 includes a base layer, a textured layer, and a protective layer that are sequentially bonded together, with the protective layer close to the housing 100. The hooks 300 are typically welded to the hot-bent panel 200. The protective layer prevents damage to the base layer and textured layer of the hot-bent panel 200, improving its aesthetics.

[0128] In some embodiments, the protective layer may be made of UV adhesive.

[0129] In existing technology, the hook 300 is ultrasonically welded onto the hot-bent panel 200. Ultrasonic welding utilizes high-frequency vibration waves transmitted to the surfaces of two objects to be welded. Under pressure, the surfaces rub against each other, forming a fusion between molecular layers. Therefore, when the hook 300 is ultrasonically welded to the hot-bent panel 200, it may damage the hot-bent panel 200, resulting in defects. Adding a protective layer using the above-mentioned solution can avoid this problem of appearance damage.

[0130] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, It includes: case; An air outlet is provided in the housing. A return air vent, which is located in the housing; An indoor heat exchanger is disposed inside the housing and located between the return air inlet and the air outlet; An indoor fan, wherein the indoor fan is disposed within the housing; A hot-bent panel, which is used to fit the outer wall of the housing; At least one latch is provided on the side of the heat-bent panel facing the housing; A positioning groove is formed in the hook; A positioning strip is provided on the side of the hot-bent panel facing the housing; the positioning strip is used to insert into the positioning groove. The hook grooves are formed on the side of the housing facing the hot bending panel; the number of hook grooves is the same as the number of hooks and they are set one-to-one.

2. An air conditioner, characterized in that, It includes: case; An air outlet is provided in the housing. A return air vent, which is located in the housing; An indoor heat exchanger is disposed inside the housing and located between the return air inlet and the air outlet; An indoor fan, wherein the indoor fan is disposed within the housing; A hot-bent panel, which is used to fit the outer wall of the housing; At least one latch is provided on the side of the heat-bent panel facing the housing; A positioning groove is provided on the side of the hot-bent panel facing the housing; A positioning strip is provided on the hook; the positioning strip is used to insert into the positioning groove; The hook grooves are formed on the side of the housing facing the hot bending panel; the number of hook grooves is the same as the number of hooks and they are set one-to-one.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The hot-bending panel has two parts and is symmetrically arranged on both sides of the air outlet width direction; A reference surface is defined, which is perpendicular to the length direction of the air outlet; the reference surface passes through the hook, and the hook is located on both sides of the reference surface with the same structure and is set in a mirror image.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The hook includes a connecting plate, a connecting post, and a hook body; the connecting plate is used to fit against the inner wall of the hot-bent panel; The connecting post is disposed on the inner peripheral wall of the connecting plate; The middle of the hook is connected to the connecting post, and the two ends of the hook are equidistant from the connecting post.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The housing has at least one support plate on the side facing the hot-bending panel, and the support plate is used to abut against the hot-bending panel.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The hooks are spaced apart along the edge of the hot-bent panel; the distance between any two adjacent hooks is A, and the thickness of the hot-bent panel is B, satisfying that A≤100B.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, A shielding part is provided on the side of the air outlet near the hot-bending panel, and the hot-bending panel is located on the side of the shielding part away from the air outlet.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, A decorative strip is provided on the side of the hot-bent panel away from the housing, and the decorative strip is attached to the edge of the hot-bent panel.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The decorative strip has an adhesive groove on the side facing the hot-bent panel, and the adhesive groove is provided along the length of the decorative strip.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The hot-bent panel includes a base layer, a textured layer, and a protective layer that are sequentially bonded together, with the protective layer close to the housing.

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