Air conditioner with panel convenient to disassemble

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of air conditioning, and particularly provides an air conditioner with a panel convenient to disassemble. The problem that a panel of an existing air conditioner is difficult to disassemble is solved. Therefore, the air conditioner comprises a machine body, a panel, a connecting component and a sliding component. One of the machine body and the panel is rotationally connected with the connecting component. The other one of the machine body and the panel is connected with the connecting component in an inserted mode in the first direction and connected with the sliding component in a sliding mode in the second direction. The connecting component is provided with a lock groove matched with the sliding component, and the lock groove is provided with an inlet and outlet for avoiding the sliding component, so that the sliding component enters the lock groove through the inlet and outlet in the process that the connecting component is inserted into the other one in the first direction, and then the sliding component slides to the position away from the inlet and outlet in the lock groove in the second direction. Thus, the connecting component is locked with the other component through the sliding component. According to the air conditioner, the technical problems are solved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of air conditioning, and specifically provides an air conditioner with a panel that is easy to disassemble. BACKGROUND

[0002] Existing air conditioners generally have a panel, which not only beautifies the appearance of the air conditioner, but also allows the user to clean the filter screen inside the air conditioner or disinfect the interior of the air conditioner by opening the panel.

[0003] However, the operating space provided for the user after the panel of the existing air conditioner is opened is limited. Therefore, when the air conditioner is deeply cleaned or disinfected, the entire panel often needs to be disassembled to provide more operating space for the user.

[0004] However, the panel of the existing air conditioner is difficult to disassemble, often requiring professional personnel and the use of tools such as screwdrivers to disassemble it, which is not only expensive but also inconvenient to operate. SUMMARY

[0005] An object of the present application is to solve the problem that the panel of the existing air conditioner is difficult to disassemble.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the present application provides an air conditioner, comprising a body, a panel, a connecting member and a sliding member, one of the body and the panel is rotationally connected with the connecting member; the other of the body and the panel is inserted with the connecting member in a first direction, and is slidingly connected with the sliding member in a second direction, the included angle between the first direction and the second direction is greater than 0°; the connecting member is provided with a lock slot matched with the sliding member, the lock slot has an entrance and exit to avoid the sliding member, so that the sliding member enters the lock slot through the entrance and exit during the process of inserting the connecting member into the other in the first direction, and then the sliding member slides in the lock slot in the second direction to a position away from the entrance and exit, so that the connecting member and the other are locked together by the sliding member.

[0007] Optionally, the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, so as to avoid the connecting member generating force on the sliding member in the second direction, thereby preventing the sliding member from sliding to the entrance and then out of the lock slot under the action of the connecting member.

[0008] Optionally, the panel comprises a panel body and a positioning structure fixedly connected with or integrally formed with the panel body, the positioning structure is provided with an unlocking position clamping structure and a locking position clamping structure; the unlocking position clamping structure is used for clamping the sliding member at a position aligned with the entrance and exit, so as to allow the sliding member to slide into or out of the locking slot; the locking position clamping structure is used for clamping the sliding member at a position away from the entrance and exit, so as to prevent the sliding member from sliding into or out of the locking slot.

[0009] Optionally, the unlocking position clamping structure and the locking position clamping structure are both provided as clamping grooves; the sliding member comprises a sliding part matched with the locking slot and a clamping part matched with the clamping groove.

[0010] Optionally, the positioning structure is provided with a stop structure between the unlocking position clamping structure and the locking position clamping structure, the stop structure is used for preventing the clamping part from being arbitrarily slid between the unlocking position clamping structure and the locking position clamping structure; the stop structure is configured to allow the clamping part to be moved from one of the unlocking position clamping structure and the locking position clamping structure to the other under the operation of an operator.

[0011] Optionally, the panel further comprises a fixing seat provided on the panel body, the fixing seat is provided with a slot and a strip-shaped hole matched with the slot, so that the fixing seat is inserted with the connecting member through the slot and is slidably connected with the sliding member through the strip-shaped hole.

[0012] Optionally, the positioning structure is provided on a side of the fixing seat away from the panel body.

[0013] Optionally, the connecting member comprises a rotating shaft rotatably connected with the machine body, an insertion structure inserted with the panel, and a connecting arm connecting the rotating shaft and the insertion structure together, the locking slot is provided on the insertion structure.

[0014] Optionally, the machine body comprises a face frame provided on a side of the machine body close to the panel; the face frame is provided with an avoiding hole for avoiding the connecting arm and the rotating shaft, a convex rib is provided on a side of the face frame away from the panel, and the connecting hole is provided on the convex rib; and / or the rotating shaft is parallel to the first direction, so that the connecting member can be simultaneously detached from the machine body and the panel on a side away from the rotating shaft; and / or the panel body is provided with the connecting member and the sliding member on opposite sides of the bottom of the panel body; and / or a front side of the machine body is provided with an air return opening and an air supply opening located at a bottom side of the air return opening, the panel is used for opening and shielding the air return opening; and / or the air conditioner further comprises a driving device used for driving the panel to rotate.

[0015] Optionally, the air conditioner is a wall-mounted air conditioner, an embedded air conditioner or an all-in-one air conditioner.

[0016] Based on the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can understand that, in the foregoing technical solutions of the present application, one of the machine body and the panel is rotationally connected with the connecting member, and the other of the machine body and the panel is plugged with the connecting member, so that the connecting member can connect the machine body and the panel as an independent component, and the panel can rotate relative to the machine body. Compared with the direct connection between the panel and the machine body in the prior art, the present application reduces the complexity of the mold of the machine body and the panel, thereby improving the yield of the machine body and the panel. The present application further configures a sliding member which is slidingly connected with the other of the machine body and the panel, sets a lock slot on the connecting member which is adapted to the sliding member, and sets an entrance of the lock slot for avoiding the sliding member, so that the sliding member can enter the lock slot through the entrance and then slide to a position away from the entrance in the lock slot during the plugging of the connecting member to the other of the machine body and the panel, thereby locking the connecting member and the other of the machine body and the panel together, and preventing the connecting member and the other of the machine body and the panel from being accidentally separated during the transportation, handling and operation of the air conditioner. When disassembling the panel, only the sliding member needs to be moved to a position aligned with the entrance, so that the connecting member and the other of the machine body and the panel can be separated, thereby enabling the panel and the machine body to be separated. Therefore, the present application enables the panel to rotate relative to the machine body, and also facilitates the disassembly of the panel.

[0017] Further, by making the first direction in which the connecting member is plugged perpendicular to the second direction in which the sliding member slides, the connecting member is prevented from generating a force on the sliding member along the second direction, thereby preventing the sliding member from sliding to the entrance and out of the lock slot under the action of the connecting member, and ensuring the stability of the panel during use.

[0018] Further, by configuring the panel with a positioning structure, and making the positioning structure have an unlocking position clamping structure and a locking position clamping structure, the unlocking position clamping structure can clamp the sliding member at a position aligned with the entrance, thereby allowing the sliding member to slide into and out of the lock slot, and the locking position clamping structure can clamp the sliding member at a position away from the entrance, thereby preventing the sliding member from sliding into and out of the lock slot. In short, the unlocking position clamping structure and the locking position clamping structure can realize the positioning of the sliding member, and prevent the sliding member from sliding arbitrarily, thereby affecting the fixing and disassembly between the connecting member and the panel.

[0019] Furthermore, by providing a stop structure between the unlocking and locking positions, the locking part can be prevented from sliding arbitrarily between the two structures, thus preventing interference with the fixing and disassembly of the connecting member and the panel. By configuring the stop structure to allow the locking part to pass over it under operator control, the locking part can move from one of the unlocking or locking positions to the other, ensuring the sliding performance of the sliding member.

[0020] Other beneficial effects of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can more clearly understand the improved objectives, features and advantages of the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, some embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that the same reference numerals may indicate the same or similar parts or components in different drawings; the drawings of the present invention are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0022] In the attached image:

[0023] Figure 1 These are isometric views of an air conditioner in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A top-side view of the front of the central air conditioner;

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Exploded view of the middle panel, frame, and connecting components;

[0026] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A rear-view view of the front of the central air conditioner;

[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Exploded view of the middle panel, frame, and connecting components;

[0028] Figure 6 yes Figures 1 to 5 Side front top view of the middle panel;

[0029] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the middle panel along the AA direction;

[0030] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the middle panel along the BB direction;

[0031] Figure 9 yes Figures 1 to 5Exploded view of the middle panel, connecting members, and sliding members;

[0032] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A cross-sectional view along the CC direction;

[0033] Figure 11 yes Figure 9 Enlarged view of section D in the middle;

[0034] Figure 12 yes Figure 9 Enlarged view of section E in the middle;

[0035] Figure 13 yes Figures 1 to 5 A diagram showing the middle panel and connecting components locked by the sliding component;

[0036] Figure 14 yes Figure 13 Plan view of the connecting member and the sliding member along the F direction;

[0037] Figure 15 yes Figures 1 to 5 A diagram showing the middle panel and connecting components being unlocked by the sliding component;

[0038] Figure 16 yes Figure 15 Plan view of the connecting member and the sliding member along the F direction;

[0039] Figure 17 yes Figures 1 to 5 Disassembled view of the middle panel and connecting components;

[0040] Figure 18 yes Figure 17 Plan view of the connecting member and the sliding member along the F direction.

[0041] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0042] 001. Air conditioner;

[0043] 100. Body; 101. Return air vent; 102. Supply air vent; 110. Front frame; 111. Clearance hole; 112. Rib; 1121. Connection hole; 120. Air guide plate;

[0044] 200. Panel; 210. Board body; 220. Mounting base; 221. Slot; 222. Strip hole; 230. Positioning structure; 231. Unlocking position locking structure; 232. Locking position locking structure; 233. Stop structure;

[0045] 300, Connecting component; 301, Locking groove; 3011, Entrance / exit; 310, Rotating shaft; 320, Plug-in structure; 330, Connecting arm;

[0046] 400. Sliding component; 410. Sliding part; 420. Engaging part;

[0047] 500. Drive unit;

[0048] X, first direction;

[0049] Y, the second direction. Detailed Implementation

[0050] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments described below are merely a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments of the present invention. These partial embodiments are intended to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Based on the embodiments provided by the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should still fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0051] It should be noted that in the description of this invention, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "top," "bottom," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," which indicate direction or positional relationships, are based on the direction or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are used merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element 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. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0052] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and 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 this invention according to the specific circumstances. For example, unless otherwise specified, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" can specifically refer to any feasible connection form such as bolted connections, screw connections, welding, insertion, riveting, fusion welding, and snap-fitting.

[0053] Furthermore, it should be noted that in the description of this invention, the terms "coldness" and "heat" are two descriptions of the same physical state. That is, the higher the "coldness" of a target object (e.g., evaporator, air, condenser, etc.), the lower its "heat," and vice versa. A target object absorbs "coldness" while releasing "heat," and releases "coldness" while absorbing "heat." A target object retains "coldness" or "heat" to maintain its current temperature. "Refrigeration" and "heat absorption" are two descriptions of the same physical phenomenon; that is, a target object (e.g., an evaporator) absorbs heat while refrigerating.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner 001 includes a body 100, a panel 200, a connecting member 300, and a sliding member 400. One of the body 100 and the panel 200 is rotatably connected to the connecting member 300. The other of the body 100 and the panel 200 is inserted into the connecting member 300 in a first direction X and slidably connected to the sliding member 400 in a second direction Y, the angle between the first direction X and the second direction Y being greater than 0°. The connecting member 300 is provided with a locking groove 301 adapted to the sliding member 400 (e.g., a locking groove 301). Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown), the locking groove 301 has an inlet 3011 that avoids the sliding member 400 (as shown). Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, during the process of inserting the connecting member 300 into the other item along the first direction X, the sliding member 400 enters the locking groove 301 through the inlet 3011, and then slides the sliding member 400 in the locking groove 301 along the second direction Y to a position away from the inlet 3011, thereby locking the connecting member 300 and the other item together by means of the sliding member 400.

[0055] Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention, by rotatably connecting one of the body 100 and the panel 200 to the connecting member 300, and by inserting the other of the body 100 and the panel 200 into the connecting member 300, allows the connecting member 300 to function as an independent component connecting the body 100 and the panel 200, and enables the panel 200 to rotate relative to the body 100. Compared to the conventional direct connection between the panel 200 and the body 100, the present invention reduces the complexity of the molds for the body 100 and the panel 200, thereby improving the yield rate of the body 100 and the panel 200. The present invention further configures a sliding member 400 that is slidably connected to the other component, and provides a locking groove 301 adapted to the sliding member 400 on the connecting member 300, and provides an inlet / outlet 3011 for the locking groove 301 to avoid the sliding member 400. This allows the sliding member 400 to enter the locking groove 301 through the inlet / outlet 3011 during the insertion of the connecting member 300 into the other component, and then slide within the locking groove 301 to a position away from the inlet / outlet 3011, thereby locking the connecting member 300 and the other component together and preventing accidental separation of the connecting member 300 and the other component during the transportation, handling, and operation of the air conditioner 001. When disassembling the panel 200, it is only necessary to move the sliding member 400 to a position aligned with the inlet / outlet 3011 to separate the connecting member 300 from the other component, thereby allowing the panel 200 to be separated from the body 100. Therefore, the present invention allows the panel 200 to rotate relative to the body 100 while also facilitating the disassembly of the panel 200.

[0056] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, the first direction X is perpendicular to the second direction Y to avoid the connecting member 300 exerting a force along the second direction Y on the sliding member 400, thereby preventing the sliding member 400 from sliding down towards the inlet / outlet 3011 and then out of the lock groove 301 under the action of the connecting member 300, thus ensuring the stability of the panel 200 during use.

[0057] Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art can also set the included angle between the first direction X and the second direction Y to other feasible values ​​as needed, such as 30°, 45°, 60°, 62°, etc.

[0058] Continue reading Figures 1 to 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, the front side of the body 100 is provided with a return air vent 101 and an air supply vent 102 located at the bottom side of the return air vent 101, and the panel 200 is used to open and block the return air vent 101.

[0059] Those skilled in the art will understand that when the return air vent 101 is opened on the panel 200, the air conditioner 001 can work normally, blowing air from the supply air vent 102 and drawing air from the return air vent 101.

[0060] Continue reading Figures 1 to 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, connecting members 300 and sliding members 400 are respectively provided on opposite sides of the bottom of the panel 200, so that when the return air vent 101 is opened, the panel 200 can separate the return air vent 101 from the air supply vent 102, thereby preventing the return air vent 101 from drawing in the air blown out from the air supply vent 102 and affecting the cooling and heating effect of the air conditioner 001.

[0061] Alternatively, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may, as needed, arrange the connecting member 300 and the sliding member 400 on the top of the panel 200. However, in doing so, the return air vent 101 may draw in air blown out from the supply air vent 102, affecting the cooling and heating performance of the air conditioner 001.

[0062] Furthermore, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may, as needed, arrange the return air vent 101 on the bottom side of the supply air vent 102. The connecting member 300 and the sliding member 400 may also be arranged on the top of the panel 200.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present invention, thanks to the fact that the return air vent 101 and the supply air vent 102 of the air conditioner 001 are both located on its front side, the air conditioner 001 can be embedded in the cabinet so that the air conditioner 001 can be integrated with the home environment.

[0064] The cabinet can be a piece of furniture that occupies a certain space, such as a kitchen cabinet or a wardrobe, or it can be a cabinet specifically configured for air conditioner 001.

[0065] If the cabinet is a separate unit designed specifically for air conditioner 001, it needs to be secured independently. For example, the cabinet can be placed on the ground or other load-bearing objects, or mounted and secured to a wall. Furthermore, air conditioner 001 can be placed directly inside the cabinet, or it can be fixedly connected to the cabinet, for example, by bolts.

[0066] When the air conditioner 001 in some embodiments of the present invention can be embedded in the cabinet and the cabinet can bear the weight of the air conditioner 001, the air conditioner 001 no longer needs to be fixed to the wall.

[0067] Of course, the air conditioner 001 can also be fixed to the wall according to the requirements of the construction party or the user.

[0068] That is, in some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner 001 can be either a wall-mounted air conditioner or an embedded air conditioner.

[0069] It should be noted that, Figure 1The air conditioner 001 shown is an indoor unit, used to heat or cool indoor air, and is generally used together with the outdoor unit.

[0070] Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may, as needed, configure the air conditioner 001 of the present invention as an integrated air conditioning unit, and arrange the evaporator and condenser therein, and make it installable in a location or area such as a window that connects the indoor and outdoor spaces.

[0071] In other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may, as needed, place the return air vent 101 on the top side of the unit 100. When this type of air conditioner 001 is installed, the return air effect may be affected because the return air vent 101 on the top side is too close to the bottom wall of the installation space.

[0072] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the body 100 includes a face frame 110, which is disposed on the side of the body 100 near the panel 200. Furthermore, both the return air vent 101 and the supply air vent 102 are formed on the face frame 110. The connecting member 300 is also connected to the face frame 110.

[0073] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner 001 may also include a drive device 500 for driving the panel 200 to rotate, so that the air conditioner 001 can automatically open and close the panel 200, making it more intelligent.

[0074] The drive unit 500 can be a linear drive unit.

[0075] For example, the linear drive device 500 may include a motor fixedly connected to the face frame 110, a gear fixedly connected to the motor, and a rack slidably connected to the face frame 110. The rack meshes with the gear, and one end of the rack near the panel 200 is slidably connected to the panel 200.

[0076] When the motor rotates in the forward direction, the rack and pinion drive panel 200 opens.

[0077] When the motor rotates in the reverse direction, the rack and pinion drive panel 200 is closed.

[0078] As an example, the slidable connection between the rack and the panel 200 can specifically involve providing a groove or a slide rail with a groove on the panel 200, and attaching a slider that can swing or rotate relative to the rack to one end of the rack near the panel 200, the slider being embedded in the groove. The slide rail and the panel 200 are detachably connected by means of snap-fit ​​or similar means. And / or, the slider can slide out of the groove to separate from it.

[0079] As an example two, the slidable connection between the rack and panel 200 can specifically involve providing a groove or a slide rail with a groove on the panel 200, with the end of the rack near the panel 200 being a spherical structure fixedly connected to the rack and engaging with the groove. The slide rail and panel 200 are detachably connected via a snap-fit ​​or similar method. Alternatively, the spherical structure can slide out of the groove to separate from it.

[0080] As an example three, the slidable connection between the rack and the panel 200 can be specifically achieved by setting an iron bar on the panel 200 and installing a magnet at the end of the rack near the panel 200, which attracts the iron bar.

[0081] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the face frame 110 is provided with a clearance hole 111 for avoiding the connecting member 300, and a protruding rib 112 is provided on the side of the face frame 110 away from the panel 200. The protruding rib 112 is provided with a connecting hole 1121 so that the connecting member 300 passes through the clearance hole 111 and is rotatably connected to the face frame 110 through the connecting hole 1121.

[0082] Furthermore, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may omit the rib 112 as needed and have the connecting hole 1121 formed on the peripheral wall of the clearance hole 111.

[0083] like Figures 9 to 12 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the panel 200 includes a plate 210 that is fixedly connected or integrally formed, a fixing seat 220, and a positioning structure 230. The fixing seat 220 is disposed on the plate 210; the positioning structure 230 is disposed on the fixing seat 220, and the positioning structure 230 is disposed on the side of the fixing seat 220 away from the plate 210.

[0084] Alternatively, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may, as needed, also provide the positioning structure 230 on the plate 210.

[0085] like Figures 10 to 12 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the fixing base 220 is provided with a slot 221 and a strip hole 222 adapted to the slot 221, so that the fixing base 220 is inserted into the connecting member 300 through the slot 221 and slidably connected to the sliding member 400 through the strip hole 222.

[0086] Furthermore, provided that the panel 200 can be inserted into the connecting member 300 and that the panel 200 is slidably connected to the sliding member 400, those skilled in the art can omit at least one of the slot 221 and the slot 222, or even omit the mounting base 220, as needed. Alternatively, those skilled in the art can also change the specific form of the slot 221 and / or the slot 222 as needed, for example, changing the slot 222 into a groove.

[0087] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the positioning structure 230 is provided with an unlocking position locking structure 231 and a locking position locking structure 232.

[0088] The unlocking position locking structure 231 is used to lock the sliding member 400 in a position aligned with the entrance / exit 3011, so as to allow the sliding member 400 to slide into and out of the locking groove 301.

[0089] The locking position locking structure 232 is used to lock the sliding member 400 in a position away from the entrance / exit 3011 to prevent the sliding member 400 from sliding into or out of the locking groove 301.

[0090] from Figure 11 and Figure 12 As can be seen from the above, in some embodiments of the present invention, the unlocking position locking structure 231 and the locking position locking structure 232 are both configured as slots and are opposite to each other to prevent the sliding member 400 from sliding out of the positioning structure 230.

[0091] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, in some embodiments of the invention, the sliding member 400 includes a sliding portion 410 adapted to the locking groove 301 and a snap-fit ​​portion 420 matching the slots. The sliding portion 410 is slidably embedded in the strip-shaped hole 222 and extends into the slot 221. The snap-fit ​​portion 420 is substantially perpendicular to the sliding portion 410 to mate with both slots.

[0092] Continue reading Figure 11 and Figure 12 In some embodiments of the present invention, the positioning structure 230 is provided with a stop structure 233 between the unlocking position locking structure 231 and the locking position locking structure 232. The stop structure 233 is used to prevent the locking part 420 from sliding arbitrarily between the unlocking position locking structure 231 and the locking position locking structure 232.

[0093] Furthermore, the stop structure 233 is configured to allow the latching portion 420 to pass over under the operation of an operator, thereby moving the latching portion 420 from one of the unlocking position latching structure 231 and the locking position latching structure 232 to the other, to ensure the sliding performance of the sliding member 400.

[0094] Specifically, the stop structure 233 has chamfers on the edges of the two slides to facilitate the locking part 420 to pass over.

[0095] It should be noted that, provided that the sliding member 400 can be positioned, those skilled in the art can, as needed, configure the sliding member 400 and the positioning structure 230 in other feasible forms in other embodiments of the present invention. For example, the sliding member 400 can be configured as a metal part that can be attracted by magnetic force, or a metal part that can be attracted by magnetic force can be provided on the sliding member 400; and a magnet can be provided at two opposite positions on the positioning structure 230, so that the sliding member 400 is positioned by the attraction between the metal part and the magnet.

[0096] like Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the connecting member 300 includes a rotating shaft 310 rotatably connected to the body 100, a plug-in structure 320 that plugs into the panel 200, and a connecting arm 330 that connects the rotating shaft 310 and the plug-in structure 320 together. A locking groove 301 is provided on the plug-in structure 320.

[0097] from Figure 11 and Figure 12 As can be seen, the pivot 310 is parallel to the first direction X, so that the connecting member 300 can be detached from the body 100 and the panel 200 simultaneously toward the side away from the pivot 310.

[0098] Furthermore, the pivot 310 and the connecting arm 330 can be simultaneously inserted into the clearance hole 111 to ensure that the pivot 310 is inserted into and rotated together with the connecting hole 1121 on the face frame 110.

[0099] In some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting arm 330 is designed to maintain a certain distance between the pivot 310 and the plug-in structure 320 to ensure that the pivot 310 can be inserted into the connecting hole 1121 on the faceplate 110 and to ensure that the plug-in structure 320 is plugged into the panel 200.

[0100] like Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the pivot 310 is disposed at one end of the connecting arm 330, the plug-in structure 320 is disposed at the other end of the connecting arm 330, and the connecting arm 330 is configured as C-shaped to make the structure of the connecting member 300 more compact and to avoid interference between the connecting member 300 and the face frame 110 of the fuselage 100.

[0101] In other embodiments of the present invention, provided that the pivot 310 can be inserted into the connection hole 1121 on the face frame 110 and the insertion structure 320 is connected to the panel 200, those skilled in the art may also omit the connection arm 330 as needed and directly connect the pivot 310 and the insertion structure 320 together.

[0102] The following reference Figures 13 to 18 The installation and disassembly of the frame 110, panel 200 and connecting component 300 will be briefly explained.

[0103] When it is necessary to remove panel 200, first control the drive device 500 to open panel 200 (if there is no drive device 500, open panel 200 manually). Then, the operator moves the sliding member 400 from... Figure 13 and Figure 14 Move to the position shown Figure 15 and Figure 16 The position shown is such that the sliding portion 410 of the sliding member 400 is aligned with the inlet / outlet 3011 on the connecting member 300, thereby releasing the locking of the sliding member 400 to the connecting member 300. Then, the operator can move the connecting member 300 from... Figures 15 to 16 Pull out to the position shown Figure 17 and Figure 18 The position is shown. During this process, the sliding part 410 slides out of the locking groove 301 via the inlet / outlet 3011. At the same time, the pivot 310 of the connecting member 300 is also pulled out from the connecting hole 1121 on the face frame 110. In this way, the face frame 110, the panel 200 and the connecting member 300 are disassembled.

[0104] When installing panel 200, first bring panel 200 close to face frame 110, and pass connecting member 300 through clearance hole 111 on face frame 110 to align pivot 310 with connecting hole 1121. Then, insert the connecting member 300 from... Figure 17 and Figure 18 Insert at the position shown Figures 15 to 16 The position shown. During this process, the sliding part 410 slides into the locking groove 301 via the inlet / outlet 3011. Then the sliding member 400 is moved from... Figure 15 and Figure 16 Move to the position shown Figure 13 and Figure 14At the indicated position, the connecting member 300 is locked. Simultaneously, the pivot 310 of the connecting member 300 is inserted into the connecting hole 1121 on the faceplate 110. This completes the installation of the panel 200.

[0105] It should be noted that the installation and disassembly of the face frame 110, panel 200, and connecting components 300 are not limited to the steps described above, and operators can make appropriate adjustments according to actual needs. For example, the connecting components 300 on both sides of the panel 200 can be disassembled one by one.

[0106] In addition, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may, as needed, make the length of the rotating shaft 310 greater than the length of the plug-in structure 320 so that when the plug-in structure 320 is disengaged from the slot 221 on the panel 200, the rotating shaft 310 remains in the connecting hole 1121 in the face frame 110, preventing the connecting member 300 from detaching from the face frame 110 and falling to the ground.

[0107] Alternatively, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may, as needed, rotatably connect the connecting member 300 to the panel 200 via the pivot 310, insert the connecting member 300 into the face frame 110 via the plug-in structure 320, and install the sliding member 400 onto the face frame 110.

[0108] In summary, the present invention, through the rotatable and detachable connection design of the body 100, panel 200 and connecting member 300, realizes easy rotation and quick assembly / disassembly of panel 200, which greatly improves the maintenance convenience of air conditioner 001 and the user's operating experience.

[0109] Based on the foregoing description, those skilled in the art will understand that the connecting member 300 of the present invention is intended to enable the rapid installation and disassembly of the panel 200. Therefore, those skilled in the art can also set the connecting member 300 to any feasible number as needed, such as one, three, four, five, etc.

[0110] It should be noted that the air conditioner 001 of the present invention also includes components such as an air guide plate 120, a heat exchanger (not shown in the figure), and a fan (not shown in the figure).

[0111] The air guide plate 120 is installed at the air outlet 102 to guide the direction of the air blown out from the air outlet 102.

[0112] The heat exchanger is used to heat or cool the air inside the air conditioner 001 to blow out hot or cold air. Specifically, when the air conditioner 001 is cooling, the heat exchanger is used as an evaporator, and when the air conditioner 001 is heating, the heat exchanger is used as a condenser.

[0113] The fan is used to drive outside air into the air conditioner 001 through the return air vent 101, and to drive the air inside the air conditioner 001 to flow out to the outside.

[0114] It should be noted that since the air guide plate 120, heat exchanger, fan and other components inside the air conditioner 001 are well known to those skilled in the art and are not directly related to the technical solution to be protected by this invention, this invention will not describe them in detail.

[0115] The technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with several embodiments above. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can disassemble and combine the technical solutions in the above embodiments, and can also make equivalent changes or substitutions to related technical features. Any changes, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the technical concept and / or technical principles of the present invention will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: The air conditioner comprises a body, a panel, a connecting member and a sliding member, One of the body and the panel is rotationally connected with the connecting member; The other of the body and the panel is inserted with the connecting member in a first direction and is slidably connected with the sliding member in a second direction, an included angle between the first direction and the second direction being greater than 0°; The connecting member is provided with a lock slot adapted to the sliding member, the lock slot having an entrance and exit for avoiding the sliding member, so that the sliding member enters the lock slot through the entrance during the process of inserting the connecting member into the other in the first direction, and then the sliding member slides in the lock slot in the second direction to a position away from the entrance, thereby locking the connecting member and the other together by the sliding member.

2. The air conditioner of claim 1, wherein The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction to avoid the connecting member generating a force on the sliding member in the second direction, thereby preventing the sliding member from sliding to the entrance and then sliding out of the lock slot under the action of the connecting member.

3. The air conditioner of claim 1, wherein The panel comprises a panel body and a positioning structure fixedly connected with or integrally formed with the panel body, the positioning structure being provided with an unlocking position clamping structure and a locking position clamping structure; The unlocking position clamping structure is used for clamping the sliding member in a position aligned with the entrance to allow the sliding member to slide into and out of the lock slot; The locking position clamping structure is used for clamping the sliding member in a position away from the entrance to prevent the sliding member from sliding into and out of the lock slot.

4. The air conditioner of claim 3, wherein The unlocking position clamping structure and the locking position clamping structure are both provided as clamping grooves; The sliding member comprises a sliding part adapted to the lock slot and a clamping part matched with the clamping groove.

5. The air conditioner of claim 4, wherein The positioning structure is provided with a stop structure between the unlocking position clamping structure and the locking position clamping structure, the stop structure being used for preventing the clamping part from sliding arbitrarily between the unlocking position clamping structure and the locking position clamping structure; The stop structure is configured to allow the clamping part to be moved from one of the unlocking position clamping structure and the locking position clamping structure to the other under the operation of an operator.

6. The air conditioner of claim 3, wherein The panel further comprises a fixing seat provided on the panel body, the fixing seat being provided with a slot and a strip-shaped hole adapted to the slot, so that the fixing seat is inserted with the connecting member through the slot and is slidably connected with the sliding member through the strip-shaped hole.

7. The air conditioner of claim 6, wherein The positioning structure is provided on a side of the fixing seat away from the panel body.

8. The air conditioner of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein The connecting member comprises a rotating shaft connected with the body, a plug-in structure connected with the panel, and a connecting arm connecting the rotating shaft and the plug-in structure together, The lock slot is arranged on the plug-in structure.

9. The air conditioner of claim 8, wherein The body comprises a face frame arranged on a side of the body close to the panel, the face frame is provided with a clearance hole for avoiding the connecting arm and the rotating shaft, a convex rib is arranged on a side of the face frame away from the panel, and the connecting hole is arranged on the convex rib; and / or The rotating shaft is parallel to the first direction, so that the connecting member can be detached from the body and the panel at the same time away from the rotating shaft; and / or The opposite sides of the bottom of the panel are respectively provided with the connecting member and the sliding member; and / or The front side of the body is provided with an air return port and an air supply port located at the bottom side of the air return port, and the panel is used for opening and shielding the air return port; and / or The air conditioner further comprises a driving device for driving the panel to rotate.

10. The air conditioner of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein The air conditioner is a wall-mounted air conditioner, an embedded air conditioner, or an all-in-one air conditioner.

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