Air conditioner

Abstract

This invention discloses an air conditioner, comprising a chassis component and a front panel component. The chassis component is located at the bottom of the air conditioner, and the front panel component is located above and on the front side of the chassis component. The front panel component includes a panel bracket and a lower decorative strip. The lower part of the panel bracket has a connecting portion for connecting to the chassis component. The lower decorative strip is located on the front side of the panel bracket and slides with the panel bracket, allowing it to slide between a position that covers the connecting portion and a position that avoids the connecting portion. By providing the lower decorative strip to cover the connecting portion, the problem of exposed connection between the front panel component and the chassis component can be solved; furthermore, by allowing the lower decorative strip to slide between the covered and avoided positions, the disassembly and assembly of the front panel component and the chassis component are facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air conditioning equipment, and in particular to an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In related air conditioner technologies, to avoid exposing the connecting screws between the front panel components and the chassis components on the exterior surface, either a complex assembly method is used to hide the screws, or the connection between the front panel components and the chassis components is abandoned, leaving room for improvement. 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 provides an air conditioner in which the connection between the front panel component and the chassis component is covered by a lower decorative strip, solving the problem of the connection being exposed. Furthermore, by making the lower decorative strip movable, the assembly and disassembly efficiency of the front panel component and the chassis component is improved.

[0004] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a chassis component disposed at the bottom of the air conditioner; a front panel component disposed above and on the front side of the chassis component, and including a panel bracket and a lower decorative strip, wherein the lower part of the panel bracket has a connecting portion for connecting with the chassis component, and the lower decorative strip is disposed on the front side of the panel bracket and slides with the panel bracket to slide between a blocking position that covers the connecting portion and a avoiding position that avoids the connecting portion.

[0005] According to the air conditioner of the present invention, by providing a lower decorative strip to cover the connection part, the problem of the connection between the front panel component and the chassis component being exposed can be solved; and by providing the lower decorative strip to slide between the covering position and the avoidance position, it is also convenient to disassemble and assemble the front panel component and the chassis component.

[0006] In some embodiments, the lower decorative strip is slidably engaged with the panel support in the vertical direction, so that the lower decorative strip moves up and down between the obstructed position and the avoidance position.

[0007] In some embodiments, a groove extending in the vertical direction is formed on the panel support, and a rearwardly protruding slider is formed on the back of the lower decorative strip, the slider being able to slide up and down to engage with the groove.

[0008] In some embodiments, a first limiting rib is provided in the groove, and the slider has a protrusion. When the lower decorative strip moves to the avoidance position, the first limiting rib abuts against the bottom of the protrusion to limit the lower decorative strip to the avoidance position.

[0009] In some embodiments, a perforated hole is formed on the panel support, and an elastic arm extending vertically is disposed in the perforated hole. One of the upper and lower ends of the elastic arm is fixed and the other is free. The elastic arm is spaced apart from the sidewall of the perforated hole to define the groove between the elastic arm and the sidewall of the perforated hole. The first limiting rib is formed on the elastic arm.

[0010] In some embodiments, the lower end of the elastic arm is fixed, and the upper end of the elastic arm is spaced apart from the top wall of the hollow hole, so that the upper end of the slide is open and a clearance space for inserting the slider is formed between the upper end of the slide and the top wall of the hollow hole.

[0011] In some embodiments, the panel bracket has an elastic buckle, and a limiting protrusion protrudes from the back of the lower decorative strip. When the lower decorative strip moves to the avoidance position, the limiting protrusion moves below the elastic buckle, and the elastic buckle stops above the limiting protrusion to restrict the lower decorative strip from moving upward.

[0012] In some embodiments, a second limiting rib is further provided in the groove. The second limiting rib is located below the first limiting rib. When the lower decorative strip is in the obstruction position, the second limiting rib abuts against the top of the protrusion to limit the lower decorative strip to the obstruction position.

[0013] In some embodiments, the back of the lower decorative strip also has a rearwardly protruding positioning rib, which is located below the slider. When the lower decorative strip is in the obstructed position, the positioning rib abuts against the bottom wall of the groove to restrict the lower decorative strip from moving downward.

[0014] In some embodiments, the slider includes a sliding portion and a baffle portion. The sliding portion extends rearward from the lower decorative strip, and the baffle portion is connected to the rear end of the sliding portion. The sliding portion slides up and down within the groove, and the baffle portion stops behind the side walls of the groove.

[0015] In some embodiments, the panel bracket is provided with the sliding groove at both ends, and the slider is provided on the back of the lower decorative strip corresponding to each sliding groove.

[0016] In some embodiments, the panel support has a guide groove extending in the vertical direction, and a rearwardly protruding guide rib is formed on the back of the lower decorative strip. The guide rib is slidably engaged with the guide groove, and there is at least one guide groove located between two of the slide grooves.

[0017] In some embodiments, the front panel component further includes a front panel disposed on the front side of the panel support, wherein the lower decorative strip is at least partially concealed between the lower part of the front panel and the panel support when it slides up to the clearance position.

[0018] In some embodiments, when the lower trim strip is in the avoidance position, a portion of the lower trim strip is exposed below the front panel, and the height difference between the lower edge of the lower trim strip and the lower edge of the front panel is greater than or equal to 6 mm.

[0019] In some embodiments, a recessed receiving groove is formed on the front side of the panel support, and the lower decorative strip slides up and down within the receiving groove.

[0020] In some embodiments, when the lower decorative strip is in the abdication position, the height difference between the lower edge of the lower decorative strip and the lower edge of the receiving groove is greater than or equal to 18 mm.

[0021] In some embodiments, an elongated recessed groove is formed at the lower edge of the receiving groove, extending along the length direction of the lower edge. The panel support includes a bottom edge located below the elongated recessed groove. When the lower decorative strip is in the obstructed position, the elongated recessed groove presents a gap between the lower decorative strip and the bottom edge.

[0022] In some embodiments, the bottom edge is provided with an indicator mark indicating the elongated sinkhole.

[0023] In some embodiments, the chassis component has a mounting portion defining a top-open mounting cavity, a connecting portion being inserted downward into the mounting cavity, and a screw passing through the mounting portion from front to back and being fixedly connected to the connecting portion.

[0024] In some embodiments, the length direction of the air conditioner is vertical, and the air conditioner further includes a rear housing component, with the front panel component located on the front side of the rear housing component and connected to the front side of the rear housing component.

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

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the lower decorative strip is located in the avoidance position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the lower decorative strip is in the obstructed position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a panel support according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower decorative strip according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the lower decorative strip at another angle when it is in the obstructed position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 7 It is based on Figure 6 A magnified view of region A in the example shown;

[0033] Figure 8 This is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the lower decorative strip in the avoidance position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 9 It is based on Figure 4 A magnified view of region B in the example shown;

[0035] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lower decorative strip in the installation position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 11 This is a structural schematic diagram of the lower decorative strip at another angle when it is in the installation position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 12 It is based on Figure 11 A magnified view of region C in the example shown;

[0038] Figure 13 This is another enlarged cross-sectional view of the lower decorative strip in the avoidance position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 14 This is a partial structural diagram of a panel support from another angle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 15 This is a cross-sectional view of the lower decorative strip in the obstructed position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 16 It is based on Figure 15 A magnified view of region D in the example shown;

[0042] Figure 17This is a structural schematic diagram of the lower decorative strip at another angle when it is in the avoidance position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 18 It is based on Figure 17 A magnified view of region E in the example shown;

[0044] Figure 19 This is a cross-sectional view of the lower decorative strip and panel support according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 20 This is an exploded view of the structure of a front panel component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chassis component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 22 This is an exploded view of a portion of the structure of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Figure label:

[0049] Air conditioner 1000;

[0050] Front panel component 100;

[0051] Panel bracket 1; connecting part 1a; receiving groove 1b; elongated recessed groove 1b1; bottom edge 1c; sliding groove 11; first limiting rib 12; hollow hole 13; elastic arm 14; clearance space 15; elastic buckle 16; buckle part 161; connecting strip 162; guide slope 16a; second limiting rib 17; guide groove 18; indicator mark 19;

[0052] 2. Lower decorative strip; 21. Sliding slider; 21a. Baffle part; 21b. Protrusion; 211. Limiting bracket protrusion; 22. Positioning rib; 23. Guide rib; 24.

[0053] The height difference B between the lower edge of the lower trim strip and the lower edge of the front panel; the height difference A between the lower edge of the lower trim strip and the lower edge of the receiving groove;

[0054] Front panel 3;

[0055] Chassis component 400; mounting part 41; mounting cavity 41a;

[0056] Rear box component 500. Detailed Implementation

[0057] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated 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 intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0058] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. Additionally, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0059] An air conditioner 1000 according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0060] An air conditioner 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the air conditioner 1000 includes a chassis component 400 and a front panel component 100. The chassis component 400 is located at the bottom of the air conditioner 1000, and the front panel component 100 is located on the upper front side of the chassis component 400. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the front panel component 100 includes a panel support 1 and a lower decorative strip 2. The lower part of the panel support 1 has a connecting part 1a for connecting with the chassis component 400. The lower decorative strip 2 is located on the front side of the panel support 1 and slides with the panel support 1 so as to slide between a blocking position that blocks the connecting part 1a and a avoiding position that avoids the connecting part 1a.

[0061] The front panel component 100 is disposed on the front side of the air conditioner 1000, and the chassis component 400 is located at the bottom of the air conditioner 1000, with the bottom end of the chassis component 400 connected to the front panel component 100. The front panel component 100 is positioned above and on the front side of the chassis component 400. The front panel component 100 includes a panel bracket 1 and a lower decorative strip 2. The panel bracket 1 is used to connect to the chassis component 400, and the lower part of the panel bracket 1 has a connecting portion 1a that connects to the chassis component 400.

[0062] The lower decorative strip 2 is installed on the panel bracket 1 and slides with the panel bracket 1. By setting the lower decorative strip 2, the design of the air conditioner 1000 can be enriched and the overall appearance of the air conditioner 1000 can be improved.

[0063] like Figure 2As shown, the lower decorative strip 2 is positioned to avoid the connecting part 1a, as... Figure 3 The lower decorative strip 2 is positioned to obstruct the connecting part 1a, and it can slide between the avoidance position and the obstruction position. When the front panel component 100 is disassembled from the chassis component 400, the lower decorative strip 2 is moved to the avoidance position, thus avoiding the connecting part 1a, facilitating assembly or disassembly. After the front panel 3 is connected to the chassis component 400, the lower decorative strip 2 is moved to the obstruction position, so that the connecting part 1a is not directly visible from the front of the air conditioner 1000, improving the overall integrity of the front of the air conditioner 1000.

[0064] By sliding the lower trim strip 2 onto the panel bracket 1, when assembling the front panel component 100 and the chassis component 400, it is only necessary to slide the lower trim strip 2 to connect the panel bracket 1 and the chassis component 400, without having to first connect the panel bracket 1 to the chassis component 400 and then connect the lower trim strip 2 to the panel bracket 1, thereby simplifying the assembly steps and improving assembly efficiency.

[0065] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner 1000 can solve the problem of the exposed connection between the front panel component 100 and the chassis component 400 by providing a lower decorative strip 2 to cover the connecting part 1a; and by providing the lower decorative strip 2 to slide between the covering position and the avoidance position, it is also convenient to disassemble and assemble the front panel component 100 and the chassis component 400. Only the lower decorative strip 2 needs to be slid to assemble or connect the panel bracket 1 and the chassis component 400, without having to disassemble and assemble the panel bracket 1 and the lower decorative strip 2, and then disassemble and assemble the panel bracket 1 and the chassis component 400, which can simplify the disassembly and assembly steps and improve the disassembly and assembly efficiency.

[0066] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the lower decorative strip 2 and the panel bracket 1 can slide together in the vertical direction so that the lower decorative strip 2 can rise and fall between the obstruction position and the avoidance position.

[0067] like Figure 2 As shown, the lower trim strip 2 is in a clearance position, as... Figure 3 As shown, the lower decorative strip 2 is in the obscuring position and slides vertically. The vertical movement of the lower decorative strip 2 does not occupy horizontal space, allowing for an increase in its horizontal length as needed, resulting in a larger decorative and obscuring area. This allows for flexible design of the position and size of the connecting part 1a.

[0068] Of course, it is not limited to this. The lower decorative strip 2 can also slide and cooperate with the panel bracket 1 in the horizontal direction so that the lower decorative strip 2 can move horizontally between the obstruction position and the avoidance position.

[0069] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the lower decorative strip 2 and the panel bracket 1 can slide together in the vertical direction. When the lower decorative strip 2 is in the avoidance position, it is located above the lower decorative strip 2 in the obstruction position.

[0070] like Figure 2 As shown, the lower trim strip 2 is in a clearance position, as... Figure 3 The lower decorative strip 2 is in the obstruction position, the lower decorative strip 2 slides upward to move from the obstruction position to the avoidance position, and the lower decorative strip 2 slides downward to move from the avoidance position to the obstruction position.

[0071] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, a groove 11 extending in the vertical direction is formed on the panel support 1, such as... Figure 5 As shown, a rearwardly protruding slider 21 is formed on the back of the lower decorative strip 2, as... Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the slider 21 can slide up and down in conjunction with the slide groove 11.

[0072] The lower decorative strip 2 slides and engages with the sliding groove 11 on the panel bracket 1 via a slider 21. The engagement structure of the slider 21 and the sliding groove 11 is simple and easy to manufacture. Moreover, compared to the structure of opening a sliding groove on the lower decorative strip 2 and setting the slider 21 on the panel bracket 1, the structure of the present invention can ensure the appearance of the lower decorative strip 2. The sliding groove 11 or threaded hole will not be directly visible from the front of the air conditioner 1000, which can improve the overall integrity of the air conditioner 1000.

[0073] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 and Figure 8 As shown, a first limiting rib 12 is provided in the groove 11, and a protrusion 211 is provided on the slider 21. When the lower decorative strip 2 moves to the avoidance position, the first limiting rib 12 stops at the bottom of the protrusion 211 to limit the lower decorative strip 2 to the avoidance position.

[0074] The lower decorative strip 2 slides in the vertical direction to move between the obstruction position and the avoidance position. By setting the first limiting rib 12 to stop the bottom of the protrusion 211, the lower decorative strip 2 can be prevented from sliding down naturally under the action of gravity, and the lower decorative strip 2 is limited to the avoidance position.

[0075] By limiting the lower decorative strip 2 to an avoidance position, it is not necessary to use your hands to limit the lower decorative strip 2 when disassembling and assembling the panel bracket 1 and the chassis component 400. This frees up the operator's hands, reduces the difficulty of operation, and improves the efficiency of disassembly and assembly.

[0076] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 9As shown, a hollow hole 13 is formed on the panel support 1, and an elastic arm 14 extending vertically is provided in the hollow hole 13. One of the upper and lower ends of the elastic arm 14 is fixed and the other is free. The elastic arm 14 is spaced apart from the side wall of the hollow hole 13 to define a groove 11 between the elastic arm 14 and the side wall of the hollow hole 13. A first limiting rib 12 is formed on the elastic arm 14.

[0077] A perforated hole 13 is provided on the panel support 1, which extends through the panel support 1 in the front-to-back direction. A vertically extending elastic arm 14 is provided inside the perforated hole 13. The free end of the elastic arm 14 can be elastically deformed. A groove 11 is defined between the elastic arm 14 and the side wall of the perforated hole 13. A first limiting rib 12 is provided on the side facing the groove 11, protruding towards the groove 11.

[0078] When the slider 21 slides in the groove 11, the first limiting rib 12 can stop against the protrusion 211 to limit the slider 21. By increasing the driving force of the slider 21 or driving the elastic arm 14 to deform, the free end of the elastic arm 14 can be deformed in the width direction of the groove 11, which can increase the distance between the first limiting rib 12 and the side wall of the groove 11. The slider 21 can pass smoothly through the first limiting rib 12, thereby realizing the lower decorative strip 2 from the avoidance position or moving to the avoidance position.

[0079] By setting an elastic arm 14 in the hollow hole 13, the elastic arm 14 and the side wall of the hollow hole 13 define the slide groove 11, which is beneficial for the slider 21 to slide in the slide groove 11 and can improve the smoothness of the lower decorative strip 2's lifting and lowering movement.

[0080] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 9 and Figure 12 As shown, the lower end of the elastic arm 14 is fixed, and the upper end of the elastic arm 14 is spaced apart from the top wall of the hollow hole 13, so that the upper end of the slide groove 11 is open and a clearance space 15 for inserting the slider 21 is formed between the upper end of the slide groove 11 and the top wall of the hollow hole 13.

[0081] The upper end of the elastic arm 14 can deform in the width direction of the slide groove 11 to allow the slider 21 to move smoothly within the slide groove 11. Furthermore, there is a clearance space 15 between the upper end of the elastic arm 14 and the top wall of the hollow hole 13. This clearance space 15 allows the lower decorative strip 2 to be assembled with the panel support 1. The slider 21 extends from front to back into the clearance space 15 and then slides down into the slide groove 11, so that the lower decorative strip 2 can slide relative to the panel support 1.

[0082] It is worth noting that the lower decorative strip 2 not only has a covering position and a clearance position, but also a mounting position for assembly onto the panel bracket 1. For example... Figures 10-12As shown, the slider 21 of the lower decorative strip 2 extends from front to back into the clearance space 15, at which point the lower decorative strip 2 is in the installation position; then as... Figure 2 As shown, the lower decorative strip 2 slides downwards until the first limiting rib 12 limits the slider 21, at which point the lower decorative strip 2 is in the avoidance position; then, as... Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the lower decorative strip 2 continues to slide down to block the connecting part 1a, at which point the lower decorative strip 2 is in the blocking position.

[0083] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 and Figure 14 As shown, the panel bracket 1 has a spring-loaded buckle 16, such as Figure 5 As shown, a limit clip 22 protrudes from the back of the lower decorative strip 2, as... Figure 13 As shown, when the lower decorative strip 2 moves to the avoidance position, the limiting protrusion 22 moves to the bottom of the elastic buckle 16, and the elastic buckle 16 stops above the limiting protrusion 22 to restrict the lower decorative strip 2 from moving upward.

[0084] like Figure 14 As shown, the elastic buckle 16 includes a connecting strip 162 and a buckle portion 161. The buckle portion 161 is connected to the lower end of the connecting strip 162. The upper end of the elastic buckle 16 is fixed, and the lower end of the elastic buckle 16 is free. A rearward groove is provided at the location of the elastic buckle 16, allowing the buckle portion 161 at the lower end of the elastic buckle 16 to deform and move rearward. Figure 13 As shown, the front side of the latching part 161 is formed as a guide slope 16a extending from top to bottom toward the front.

[0085] like Figure 13 As the lower decorative strip 2 slides downward relative to the panel bracket 1, during the process of moving from the installation position to the blocking position, the limiting protrusion 22 located on the front side of the panel bracket 1 also moves downward. During the downward movement of the limiting protrusion 22, the limiting protrusion 22 cooperates with the guide slope 16a of the buckle part 161 to push the buckle part 161 backward until the limiting protrusion 22 passes the elastic buckle 16. The elastic buckle 16 returns to its original state where the buckle part 161 is above the limiting protrusion 22, thereby stopping above the limiting protrusion 22 and restricting the lower decorative strip 2 from moving upward to the installation position.

[0086] When the lower decorative strip 2 is in the avoidance position, the first limiting rib 12 restricts the lower decorative strip 2 from moving downwards, and the elastic buckle 16 restricts the lower decorative strip 2 from moving upwards, which can improve the stability of the lower decorative strip 2 in the avoidance position. When the lower decorative strip 2 is lifted from the obstruction position to the avoidance position, a force feedback is obtained to prevent the lower decorative strip from moving too far upwards and falling out, thus improving the working reliability of the lower decorative strip 2.

[0087] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 9 and Figure 16 As shown, a second limiting rib 17 is also provided inside the slide groove 11. The second limiting rib 17 is located below the first limiting rib 12, as shown. Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, when the lower decorative strip 2 is in the obscured position, the second limiting rib 17 abuts against the top of the protrusion 211 to limit the lower decorative strip 2 to the obscured position.

[0088] The second limiting rib 17 is used to limit the lower decorative strip 2 in the obstruction position, and the first limiting rib 12 is used to limit the lower decorative strip 2 in the avoidance position. When the lower decorative strip 2 is in the avoidance position, it is located above the lower decorative strip 2 in the obstruction position. Therefore, the second limiting rib 17 is located below the first limiting rib 12. When the lower decorative strip 2 is in the obstruction position, the second limiting rib 17 abuts against the top of the protrusion 211 to restrict the lower decorative strip 2 from moving upward to the avoidance position and limit the lower decorative strip 2 in the obstruction position.

[0089] It is worth noting that in some embodiments of the present invention, by providing a first limiting rib 12 and a second limiting rib 17 at intervals in the upper and lower positions, the upper part of the first limiting rib 12 abuts against the bottom of the protrusion 211 to limit the lower decorative strip 2 to the avoidance position, and the lower part of the second limiting rib 17 abuts against the top of the protrusion 211 to limit the lower decorative strip 2 to the obstruction position. The lower part of the first limiting rib 12 and the upper part of the second limiting rib 17 have no function. By providing the spaced first limiting rib 12 and the second limiting rib 17, the slider 21 can slide smoothly between the first limiting rib 12 and the second limiting rib 17, improving the movement stability of the lower decorative strip 2; and it also helps to save manufacturing materials and reduce manufacturing costs.

[0090] In some other embodiments of the present invention, only one limiting rib is provided in the groove 11. The limiting rib is relatively long. The upper part of the limiting rib abuts against the bottom of the protrusion 211 to limit the lower decorative strip 2 to the avoidance position. The lower part of the limiting rib abuts against the top of the protrusion 211 to limit the lower decorative strip 2 to the blocking position.

[0091] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 9 and Figure 16 As shown, an elastic arm 14 extending vertically is provided inside the hollow hole 13. The first limiting rib 12 and the second limiting rib 17 are both formed on the elastic arm 14, and the second limiting rib 17 is located below the first limiting rib 12.

[0092] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 and Figure 12 As shown, the back of the lower decorative strip 2 also has a rearwardly protruding positioning rib 23, which is located below the slider 21, as shown. Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, when the lower decorative strip 2 is in the obstructed position, the positioning rib 23 abuts against the bottom wall of the slide groove 11 to restrict the lower decorative strip 2 from moving downward.

[0093] When the lower decorative strip 2 is in the obstructed position, the second limiting rib 17 restricts the lower decorative strip 2 from moving upward, and the positioning rib 23 restricts the lower decorative strip 2 from moving downward, which can improve the stability of the lower decorative strip 2 in the obstructed position.

[0094] It is worth noting that by setting the positioning rib 23 to abut against the bottom wall of the slide groove 11 to restrict the downward movement of the lower decorative strip 2, compared to using the bottom edge of the lower decorative strip 2 to abut against the panel bracket 1 to indicate the downward movement of the lower decorative strip 2, the positioning rib 23 and the bottom wall of the slide groove 11 form a point-to-surface fit, which can reduce the unevenness of the gap caused by the surface-to-surface fit between the bottom edge of the lower decorative strip 2 and the panel bracket 1, improve the stability of the lower decorative strip 2 in the obstructed position, reduce the edge gap between the lower decorative strip 2 and the panel bracket 1, and improve the overall integrity of the air conditioner 1000.

[0095] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 18 As shown, the slider 21 includes a sliding part 21a and a baffle part 21b. The sliding part 21a extends rearward from the lower decorative strip 2, and the baffle part 21b is connected to the rear end of the sliding part 21a. The sliding part 21a slides up and down in the slide groove 11, and the baffle part 21b stops behind the side walls of the slide groove 11.

[0096] The sliding part 21a slides up and down and fits in the slide groove 11, thereby making the lower decorative strip 2 upper limit relative to the panel support 1 in the width direction of the slide groove 11. The slider 21 also includes a baffle part 21b connected to the rear end of the sliding part 21a. The baffle part 21b stops behind the side walls of the slide groove 11, thereby making the lower decorative strip 2 upper limit relative to the panel support 1 in the front and back direction, improving the stability of the sliding movement of the lower decorative strip 2, and improving the assembly reliability of the lower decorative strip 2 and the panel support 1.

[0097] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, the panel bracket 1 has sliding grooves 11 at both the left and right ends, such as... Figure 5 As shown, sliders 21 are respectively provided on the back of the lower decorative strip 2 corresponding to each groove 11.

[0098] By setting two sliding grooves 11 spaced apart in the left and right directions, and the sliding grooves 11 are located at the left and right ends of the panel support 1 respectively, the slider 21 on the lower decorative strip 2 is set in the same way as the sliding grooves 11, which can improve the stability of the sliding movement of the lower decorative strip 2.

[0099] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4As shown, the panel bracket 1 has two elastic buckles 16, which are spaced apart in the left-right direction. Figure 5 As shown, the back of the lower decorative strip 2 has a limiting protrusion 22. The limiting protrusion 22 and the elastic buckle 16 are set one-to-one, which can improve the stopping stability of the elastic buckle 16 on the limiting protrusion 22, so that the lower decorative strip 2 is stably arranged in the avoidance position.

[0100] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, the back of the lower decorative strip 2 also has a rearward protruding positioning rib 23, which is set one-to-one with the slider 21 and is located below the slider 21.

[0101] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, the panel bracket 1 has a guide groove 18 extending in the vertical direction, such as Figure 5 As shown, a rearwardly protruding guide rib 24 is formed on the back of the lower decorative strip 2, as... Figure 19 As shown, the guide rib 24 is slidably fitted into the guide groove 18, and the guide groove 18 is at least one and located between the two sliding grooves 11.

[0102] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 and Figure 19 As shown, there are two guide grooves 18, which are spaced apart in the left and right direction. The guide ribs 24 on the lower decorative strip 2 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the guide grooves 18, which can improve the sliding stability of the lower decorative strip 2.

[0103] In some embodiments of the present invention, the lower decorative strip 2 is a completely symmetrical structure along the left and right directions. Correspondingly, the sliding groove 11, guide groove 18 and elastic buckle 16 on the panel bracket 1 are also symmetrically arranged along the left and right directions, which can improve the stability of the sliding of the lower decorative strip 2.

[0104] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 20 As shown, the front panel component 100 also includes a front panel 3, which is located on the front side of the panel support 1. When the lower decorative strip 2 slides up to the avoidance position, it is at least partially hidden between the lower part of the front panel 3 and the panel support 1.

[0105] The air conditioner 1000 of this embodiment of the invention can enrich the design of the air conditioner 1000 by setting the front panel 3 and the lower decorative strip 2, and the lower decorative strip 2 sandwiched between the front panel 3 and the panel bracket 1 can reduce the gap between the front panel 3 and the panel and improve the overall integrity of the air conditioner 1000.

[0106] Compared to setting the lower decorative strip 2 to slide on the front side of the front panel 3, setting the lower decorative strip 2 between the front panel 3 and the panel bracket 1, the lower decorative strip 2 is at least partially hidden in the lower part of the front panel 3 when it slides up to the avoidance position, which can prevent the lower decorative strip 2 from scratching the front side of the front panel 3 when it slides.

[0107] The front panel component 100 also includes a front panel 3. By sliding the lower trim strip 2 onto the panel bracket 1, the front panel component 100 can be assembled as a whole. When the front panel component 100 needs to be assembled with the chassis component 400, only the lower trim strip 2 needs to be slid to connect the panel bracket 1 to the chassis component 400, instead of first connecting the panel bracket 1 to the chassis component 400, then connecting the lower trim strip 2 to the panel bracket 1, and then connecting the front panel 3 to the panel bracket 1. This simplifies the assembly steps and improves assembly efficiency.

[0108] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, when the lower trim strip 2 is in the avoidance position, a portion of the lower trim strip 2 is exposed below the front panel 3, and the height difference B between the lower edge of the lower trim strip 2 and the lower edge of the front panel 3 is greater than or equal to 6mm.

[0109] The height difference B between the lower edge of the lower trim strip 2 and the lower edge of the front panel 3 is the vertical dimension of the lower trim strip 2 exposed on the outside of the front panel 3 when the lower trim strip 2 is in the avoidance position. The lower trim strip 2 is exposed on the outside of the front panel 3 by at least 6mm, which makes it easier for the operator to exert force and drive the lower trim strip 2 to slide down to the blocking position.

[0110] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, a recessed receiving groove 1b is formed on the front side of the panel support 1, and the lower decorative strip 2 slides up and down in the receiving groove 1b.

[0111] By forming a recessed receiving groove 1b on the front side of the panel bracket 1, the contour gap between the contour edge of the lower decorative strip 2 and the panel bracket 1 can be reduced, thereby improving the overall integrity of the air conditioner 1000.

[0112] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, when the lower trim strip 2 is in the avoidance position, the height difference A between the lower edge of the lower trim strip 2 and the lower edge of the receiving groove 1b is greater than or equal to 18mm.

[0113] The height difference A between the lower edge of the lower decorative strip 2 and the lower edge of the receiving groove 1b is the vertical dimension of the panel bracket 1 exposed when the lower decorative strip 2 is in the avoidance position. By exposing the panel bracket 1 by at least 18mm, it is easier to operate the connecting part 1a of the panel bracket 1 and improve the efficiency of disassembly and assembly.

[0114] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 and Figure 9 As shown, a groove 1b has a length direction (e.g., along the lower edge) formed at its lower edge. Figure 3 The elongated recessed groove 1b1 extends in the left-right direction as shown in the diagram. The panel support 1 includes a bottom edge 1c located below the elongated recessed groove 1b1. When the lower decorative strip 2 is in the obscured position, the elongated recessed groove 1b1 presents a gap between the lower decorative strip 2 and the bottom edge 1c.

[0115] By setting a long strip groove 1b1, a very narrow gap is formed between the bottom of the lower decorative strip 2 and the panel support 1 when the lower decorative strip 2 is in the obstructed position. The operator can use a tool to reach into the gap to drive the lower decorative strip to slide upward, which is convenient for operation.

[0116] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 and Figure 9 As shown, an indicator mark 19 is provided on the bottom edge 1c to indicate the elongated recessed groove 1b1. The indicator mark 19 indicates that the lower decorative strip 2 can slide upwards, which is easy to understand.

[0117] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 9 As shown, indicator 19 is an upward-pointing triangle, which makes it clear to the operator that the lower decorative strip 2 can be slid upwards.

[0118] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 11 , Figure 17 and Figure 21 As shown, the chassis component 400 has a mounting portion 41, which defines a top-open mounting cavity 41a. The connecting portion 1a is inserted downward into the mounting cavity 41a, and a screw passes through the mounting portion 41 from front to back and is fixedly connected to the connecting portion 1a.

[0119] The connecting part 1a is fixedly connected to the mounting part 41 in the front-rear direction. By sliding the lower decorative strip 2 onto the panel bracket 1, the connecting part 1a can be moved aside when the lower decorative strip 2 is in the avoidance position. The operator can then disassemble and assemble the front panel component 100 and the chassis component 400 from the front.

[0120] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 21 As shown, the mounting part 41 defines an open mounting cavity 41a. The panel bracket 1 is mounted from top to bottom to the chassis component 400. The connecting part 1a is inserted into the mounting cavity 41a, and at least a portion of the mounting part 41 is stopped on the front side of the connecting part 1a. Finally, the fastener passes through the mounting part 41 in the front-rear direction and is fixedly connected to the connecting part 1a. It can also limit the panel bracket 1 in the front-rear direction and improve the connection stability of the panel bracket 1.

[0121] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 22 As shown, the length direction of the air conditioner 1000 is vertical. The air conditioner 1000 also includes a rear compartment component 500, and a front panel component 100 is located on the front side of the rear compartment component 500 and is connected to the front side of the rear compartment component 500.

[0122] The front panel component 100 is connected to the rear body component 500 in the front-to-back direction. By setting the lower decorative strip 2 to slide and engage with the panel bracket 1, the front panel component 100 can be disassembled and assembled from the chassis component 400 and the rear body component 500 from the front side. There is no need to lay the air conditioner 1000 down for operation, which reduces the difficulty of operation and is conducive to the subsequent maintenance of the air conditioner 1000.

[0123] The assembly process of a front panel component 100 and a chassis component 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0124] First, assemble the lower decorative strip 2 onto the panel bracket 1. For example... Figures 10-12 As shown, the slider 21 of the lower decorative strip 2 is inserted from front to back into the clearance space 15, at which point the lower decorative strip 2 is in the installation position; then as shown... Figure 2 and Figure 17 As shown, the lower decorative strip 2 slides down, the upper part of the first limiting rib 12 stops the slider 21 and the elastic buckle 16 stops above the limiting rib 22, limiting the lower decorative strip 2 to the avoidance position.

[0125] Next, the front panel 3 is assembled onto the panel bracket 1, so that the front panel component 100 becomes a whole.

[0126] Then the front panel component 100 is assembled with the chassis component 400.

[0127] Finally, as Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the lower decorative strip 2 slides down, the lower part of the second limiting rib 17 abuts against the slider 21 and the positioning rib 23 abuts against the bottom wall of the groove 11, limiting the lower decorative strip 2 to the blocking position, thereby blocking the connecting part 1a.

[0128] 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 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0129] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0130] 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 communication connection; 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0131] 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.

[0132] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "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 present 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.

[0133] 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. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: A chassis component, wherein the chassis component is located at the bottom of the air conditioner; A front panel component is disposed above the front side of the chassis component and includes a panel bracket and a lower decorative strip. The lower part of the panel bracket has a connecting portion for connecting with the chassis component. The lower decorative strip is disposed on the front side of the panel bracket and slides with the panel bracket to slide between a blocking position that covers the connecting portion and a avoiding position that avoids the connecting portion.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower decorative strip is slidably engaged with the panel bracket in the vertical direction, so that the lower decorative strip can move up and down between the obstructed position and the avoidance position.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The panel support has a groove extending in the vertical direction, and the back of the lower decorative strip has a rearward protruding slider that can slide up and down to engage with the groove.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The slide groove is provided with a first limiting rib, and the slider has a protrusion. When the lower decorative strip moves to the avoidance position, the first limiting rib abuts against the bottom of the protrusion to limit the lower decorative strip to the avoidance position.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, A perforated hole is formed on the panel support, and an elastic arm extending vertically is provided in the perforated hole. One of the upper and lower ends of the elastic arm is fixed and the other is free. The elastic arm is spaced apart from the side wall of the perforated hole to define the sliding groove between the elastic arm and the side wall of the perforated hole. The first limiting rib is formed on the elastic arm.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lower end of the elastic arm is fixed, and the upper end of the elastic arm is spaced apart from the top wall of the hollow hole, so that the upper end of the slide is open and a clearance space for inserting the slider is formed between the upper end of the slide and the top wall of the hollow hole.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The panel bracket has an elastic buckle, and a limiting protrusion protrudes from the back of the lower decorative strip. When the lower decorative strip moves to the avoidance position, the limiting protrusion moves to the bottom of the elastic buckle, and the elastic buckle stops above the limiting protrusion to restrict the lower decorative strip from moving upward.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The groove is also provided with a second limiting rib, which is located below the first limiting rib. When the lower decorative strip is in the obstruction position, the second limiting rib abuts against the top of the protrusion to limit the lower decorative strip to the obstruction position.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The back of the lower decorative strip also has a rearwardly protruding positioning rib. The positioning rib is located below the slider. When the lower decorative strip is in the obstructed position, the positioning rib abuts against the bottom wall of the slide groove to restrict the lower decorative strip from moving downward.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The slider includes a sliding part and a baffle part. The sliding part extends rearward from the lower decorative strip, and the baffle part is connected to the rear end of the sliding part. The sliding part slides up and down in the groove, and the baffle part stops behind the side walls of the groove.

11. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 3-10, characterized in that, The panel bracket is provided with the sliding groove at both ends, and the lower decorative strip is provided with the slider on the back of each sliding groove.

12. The air conditioner according to claim 11, characterized in that, The panel support has a guide groove extending in the vertical direction, and a rearwardly protruding guide rib is formed on the back of the lower decorative strip. The guide rib is slidably engaged with the guide groove, and there is at least one guide groove located between two of the sliding grooves.

13. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 2-10, characterized in that, The front panel component also includes a front panel disposed on the front side of the panel bracket, wherein the lower decorative strip is at least partially hidden between the lower part of the front panel and the panel bracket when it slides up to the avoidance position.

14. The air conditioner according to claim 13, characterized in that, When the lower trim strip is in the avoidance position, a portion of the lower trim strip is exposed below the front panel, and the height difference between the lower edge of the lower trim strip and the lower edge of the front panel is greater than or equal to 6 mm.

15. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The front side of the panel bracket has a recessed receiving groove, and the lower decorative strip slides up and down within the receiving groove.

16. The air conditioner according to claim 15, characterized in that, When the lower decorative strip is in the avoidance position, the height difference between the lower edge of the lower decorative strip and the lower edge of the receiving groove is greater than or equal to 18 mm.

17. The air conditioner according to claim 15, characterized in that, The lower edge of the receiving groove is formed with an elongated recessed groove extending along the length direction of the lower edge. The panel support includes a bottom edge located below the elongated recessed groove. When the lower decorative strip is in the obstructed position, the elongated recessed groove presents a gap between the lower decorative strip and the bottom edge.

18. The air conditioner according to claim 17, characterized in that, The bottom edge is provided with an indicator mark that indicates the elongated sinkhole.

19. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The chassis component has a mounting portion that defines a top-open mounting cavity. The connecting portion is inserted downward into the mounting cavity, and a screw passes through the mounting portion from front to back and is fixedly connected to the connecting portion.

20. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length direction of the air conditioner is vertical, and the air conditioner also includes a rear housing component. The front panel component is located on the front side of the rear housing component and is connected to the front side of the rear housing component.

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