Air conditioner

Abstract

The application discloses an air conditioner, which comprises a front panel component and a switch door component, the front panel component is provided with an air outlet, the switch door component is movable relative to the front panel component to open and close the air outlet, and the switch door component is hidden inside the front panel component when the air outlet is opened. The front panel component comprises a panel support and a front panel arranged on the front side of the panel support, the portions of the front panel on both sides of the air outlet in the left-right direction are respectively a first plate part and a second plate part, the switch door component opens the air outlet through movement in the direction from the first plate part to the second plate part, the two ends of the first plate part in the left-right direction are respectively provided with first limiting structures, and the first limiting structures are limited in cooperation with the panel support to limit the front-back movement of the front panel relative to the panel support. The direct limiting cooperation between the panel support and the front panel can better control the cooperation gap between the switch door component and the front panel component, so that the gap can be ensured to be small in the closed state of the switch door, and the switching action of the switch door will not scratch the front panel component.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Some air conditioners in related technologies include an air conditioning panel and a door. The air conditioning panel has an air outlet, and the door is used to open and close the air outlet. When the door is open, the air outlet is hidden inside the air conditioning panel; when the door is closed, it blocks the air outlet. However, if the gap between the door and the air conditioning panel is too small, the door is prone to scraping against the panel when it is closed. If the gap is too large, an enlarged gap will form between the door and the panel when closed, which needs 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 that can better control the fitting gap between the door opening / closing component and the front panel component, so that the door can open and close smoothly while maintaining a small gap when closed.

[0004] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a front panel component having an air outlet; and a door opening / closing component movable relative to the front panel component to open / close the air outlet, wherein the door opening / closing component is concealed inside the front panel component when the air outlet is opened; wherein the front panel component includes a panel support and a front panel disposed in front of the panel support, the portions of the front panel located on both sides of the air outlet in the left-right direction are respectively a first plate portion and a second plate portion, the door opening / closing component opens the air outlet by movement from the first plate portion to the second plate portion, and the first plate portion has a first limiting structure at each end in the left-right direction, the first limiting structure cooperating with the panel support to limit the front panel's back-and-forth movement relative to the panel support.

[0005] According to the air conditioner of the present invention, the panel bracket and the front panel are directly matched and limited, which can reduce the assembly tolerance of the front panel component, better control the matching gap between the door opening and closing component and the front panel component, ensure that the gap is small when the door is closed, and prevent the opening and closing action of the door from rubbing against the front panel component.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first limiting structure at the end of the first plate portion near the air outlet in the left-right direction is a proximal limiting structure, and the first limiting structure at the end away from the air outlet is a distal limiting structure. The portion of the proximal limiting structure used to engage with the panel bracket is a proximal mating portion, and the portion of the distal limiting structure used to engage with the panel bracket is a distal mating portion. The distal mating portion is disposed away from the front surface of the front panel in the front-rear direction relative to the proximal mating portion.

[0007] In some embodiments, the front panel includes a panel body and a retaining plate structure. The retaining plate structure is disposed at a distance from the rear of the panel body, and one end of the retaining plate structure near the air outlet is connected to the panel body to form a limiting groove between the retaining plate structure and the panel body. The limiting groove constitutes the proximal mating portion.

[0008] In some embodiments, the panel bracket has a first protruding structure that protrudes forward partially at the edge near the air outlet. The first protruding structure is inserted into the limiting groove to achieve a limiting fit between the proximal limiting structure and the panel bracket.

[0009] In some embodiments, the front panel component further includes an upper decorative strip disposed in front of the panel support and higher than the front panel, and the distal limiting structure and the proximal limiting structure are both limited and engaged with the panel support by the upward movement of the front panel relative to the panel support; the lower part of the first protruding structure has an avoidance notch, and the locking plate structure is adapted to extend rearward into the avoidance notch and move upward to allow the first protruding structure to insert into the limiting groove.

[0010] In some embodiments, the front panel includes a panel body and a first hook, the first hook including an extension and a hook portion, the extension extending rearward from the panel body, the hook portion being connected to the rear end of the extension and spaced apart at the rear of the panel body, the hook portion constituting the distal engagement portion.

[0011] In some embodiments, the front panel includes a panel body and a first hook. The first hook includes an extension and a hook portion. The extension extends rearward from the panel body, and the hook portion is connected to the rear end of the extension and spaced apart behind the panel body. The hook portion constitutes the distal mating portion. In the cross-section of the front panel component, the connection position between the extension and the panel body forms a first vertex, the mating position between the hook portion and the panel bracket forms a second vertex, and the mating position between the limiting groove and the panel bracket forms a third vertex. The first vertex, the second vertex, and the third vertex form three obtuse triangles. Vertices; the line connecting the first vertex and the second vertex forms the first side of an obtuse triangle, the line connecting the second vertex and the third vertex forms the second side of an obtuse triangle, and the line connecting the third vertex and the first vertex forms the third side of an obtuse triangle. The length of the third side is greater than the length of the first side, and the length of the second side is greater than the length of the third side. The angle between the first side and the third side forms the first angle, the angle between the second side and the first side forms the second angle, and the angle between the third side and the second side forms the third angle. The angle of the first angle is greater than the angle of the second angle, and the angle of the second angle is greater than the angle of the third angle.

[0012] In some embodiments, the panel bracket has a rearwardly protruding second protrusion structure at a position away from the air outlet. A locking hole is formed on the second protrusion structure. The locking hook extends rearward into the locking hole and is movably limited to the rear side of the second protrusion structure to achieve a limiting engagement between the distal limiting structure and the panel bracket.

[0013] In some embodiments, the front panel component further includes an upper decorative strip disposed in front of the panel support and higher than the front panel, wherein the distal limiting structure and the proximal limiting structure are both limited and engaged with the panel support by the upward movement of the front panel relative to the panel support; the second protruding structure includes a locking portion located above the card hole, wherein the hook portion extends upward relative to the extension portion so as to be limited to the rear side of the locking portion by upward movement after being inserted into the card hole.

[0014] In some embodiments, the second plate portion is provided with a second limiting structure at both ends in the left-right direction. The second limiting structure has the same structure as the first hook and the same limiting cooperation with the panel bracket.

[0015] In some embodiments, the length direction of the front panel is the vertical direction, the left and right sides of the front panel are side edges extending in the vertical direction, and the front surface of the panel bracket forms a side groove extending in the vertical direction at each of the side edges, and the side edge fits into the side groove on the corresponding side.

[0016] In some embodiments, the front surface of the panel bracket has a rearwardly recessed groove formed at the edge of the entire contour of the front panel, and the edge of the entire contour of the front panel fits into the groove.

[0017] In some embodiments, the front panel component further includes an upper decorative strip disposed in front of the panel support and higher than the front panel, and the first limiting structure engages with the panel support through the upward movement of the front panel relative to the panel support.

[0018] In some embodiments, a voice module is provided on the rear side of the upper decorative strip, the voice module is installed on the upper decorative strip, and a display area is provided on the front panel, the display area being higher than the air outlet.

[0019] In some embodiments, the panel support has a first positioning structure, and the rear side of the front panel has a second positioning structure, the second positioning structure being positioned in conjunction with the first positioning structure to restrict the front panel from moving downward relative to the panel support.

[0020] In some embodiments, the panel bracket has a first fixing structure, and the rear side of the front panel has a second fixing structure, the second fixing structure being fixedly connected to the first fixing structure by fasteners.

[0021] In some embodiments, the front panel includes a panel body and a water guide rib. The water guide rib protrudes from the rear side of the panel body. The panel body has a display area. The water guide rib includes a first horizontal rib located above the display area and vertical ribs located on the left and right sides of the display area. The vertical ribs extend in a vertical direction, and the first horizontal rib extends in a horizontal direction. The left and right ends of the first horizontal rib extend to connect with the upper ends of the vertical ribs on both sides.

[0022] In some embodiments, the panel bracket has a clearance opening corresponding to the display area, the air conditioner includes a display module located behind the display area, the display module is mounted on the panel bracket and passes through the clearance opening, and the front panel is provided with a third limiting structure around the display area, the third limiting structure cooperating with the panel bracket to limit the front panel's back-and-forth movement relative to the panel bracket.

[0023] In some embodiments, the front panel component further includes an upper decorative strip disposed in front of the panel support and higher than the front panel, wherein the first limiting structure and the third limiting structure are both limited and engaged with the panel support by the upward movement of the front panel relative to the panel support.

[0024] In some embodiments, the length direction of the air conditioner is vertical, and the air conditioner includes: a housing component and a top cover component. The housing component includes the front panel component and the rear housing component. The front panel component is disposed on the front side of the rear housing component. The top of the panel bracket has a front top plate. The front top plate has a receiving groove for embedding the top cover component. The top of the housing component has a water collection groove. The water collection groove is located in the receiving groove and extends along the edge of the receiving groove. The rear end of the front top plate has a drain outlet communicating with the water collection groove.

[0025] In some embodiments, the water collection tank includes a front tank section and a side tank section. The front tank section extends in a left-right direction. There are two side tank sections, which are placed on the left and right sides of the front tank section. The side tank sections extend backward from the corresponding side ends of the front tank section. The bottom wall of the front tank section is higher than the bottom wall of the side tank section. The bottom wall of the side tank section is generally inclined downward from front to back.

[0026] 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

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

[0028] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 It is based on Figure 2 A magnified view of region A in the example shown;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a partial rear view of a front panel component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the structure of a front panel component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 6 It is based on Figure 5 A magnified view of region B in the example shown;

[0033] Figure 7 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a panel support according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 8 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a panel support and a front panel according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 9This is a rear view of a front panel component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 10 It is based on Figure 2 A magnified view of region C in the example shown;

[0037] Figure 11 This is a partial cross-sectional view of a front panel component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 12 This is an exploded view of the structure of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a panel support according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 14 It is based on Figure 4 The example shown is a magnified view of region D.

[0041] Figure label:

[0042] Air conditioner 1000;

[0043] Housing component 100;

[0044] Front panel component 1;

[0045] Panel bracket 11; side groove 11a; groove 11b;

[0046] Front shell top plate 111; receiving groove 1110; water collection groove 1114; front groove section 11141; side groove section 11142; drain outlet 1115;

[0047] Allowing opening 1121; First limiting groove 1122; Second limiting groove 1123;

[0048] Second protruding structure 1131; locating hole 11311; locating part 11312;

[0049] First protruding structure 1132; clearance notch S1;

[0050] Second gauging slot 1133;

[0051] First positioning structure 114;

[0052] First fixed structure 115;

[0053] Front panel 12; air outlet 12a; first panel 12b; second panel 12c; side edge 12d;

[0054] Display area 121;

[0055] Panel body 122;

[0056] Water-conducting reinforcement 123; first horizontal reinforcement 1231; vertical reinforcement 1232;

[0057] Third limiting structure 126; First limiting hook 1261; Second limiting hook 1262;

[0058] First limiting structure 127a; proximal limiting structure 127a1; proximal mating part 127a11; distal limiting structure 127a2; distal mating part 127a21;

[0059] First hook 1271; Extension 12711; Hook portion 12712;

[0060] 1272; 1272a, the end of the clamping structure near the air outlet; 12723, the limiting groove;

[0061] First vertex D1; Second vertex D2; Third vertex D3; First side S1; Second side S2; Third side S3; First angle X1; Second angle X2; Third angle X3;

[0062] Second limiting structure 127b;

[0063] Second positioning structure 128;

[0064] Second fixed structure 129;

[0065] Upper decorative strip 13;

[0066] Display module 15;

[0067] Voice module 16;

[0068] Rear box component 2; Rear top plate 21;

[0069] Door opening and closing components 200;

[0070] Top cover component 300;

[0071] Chassis components 400;

[0072] Air outlet frame component 500;

[0073] Fan component 600; impeller 61; motor 62; volute 63;

[0074] Heat exchanger component 700; heat exchanger 71; heat exchanger support 72; electric auxiliary heating 73; sealing plate 74;

[0075] Electrical control box component 800. Detailed Implementation

[0076] 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.

[0077] 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.

[0078] The air conditioner 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0079] An air conditioner 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the air conditioner 1000 includes a front panel component 1 and a door opening component 200. The front panel component 1 has an air outlet 12a. The door opening component 200 is movable relative to the front panel component 1 to open and close the air outlet 12a. When the air outlet 12a is opened, the door opening component 200 is hidden inside the front panel component 1. The front panel component 1 includes a panel support 11 and a front panel 12 disposed in front of the panel support 11. The portions of the front panel 12 located on both sides of the air outlet 12a in the left-right direction are a first plate portion 12b and a second plate portion 12c, respectively. The door opening component 200 opens the air outlet 12a by moving from the first plate portion 12b to the second plate portion 12c. The first plate portion 12b has a first limiting structure 127a at both ends in the left-right direction. The first limiting structure 127a cooperates with the panel support 11 to limit the front panel 12's back-and-forth movement relative to the panel support 11.

[0080] The air conditioner 1000 includes a front panel component 1 located on the front side, with an air outlet 12a for airflow from the air conditioner 1000. A door opening / closing component 200 is movably disposed at the air outlet 12a. When the door opening / closing component 200 opens the air outlet 12a, the air conditioner 1000 flows air; when the door opening / closing component 200 closes the air outlet 12a, the air conditioner 1000 stops flowing air. The door opening / closing component 200 is concealed inside the front panel component 1 when the air outlet 12a is open, reducing its impact on the external space of the air conditioner 1000.

[0081] The front panel component 1 includes a panel bracket 11 and a front panel 12 disposed on the front side of the panel bracket 11. An air outlet 12a is disposed on the front panel 12. The front panel 12 includes a first plate portion 12b and a second plate portion 12c disposed on the left and right sides of the air outlet 12a. The door opening and closing component 200 opens the air outlet 12a by moving in the direction from the first plate portion 12b to the second plate portion 12c. Optionally, the door opening and closing component 200 can slide in the direction from the first plate portion 12b to the second plate portion 12c; or, alternatively, the door opening and closing component 200 can rotate in the direction from the first plate portion 12b to the second plate portion 12c to open the air outlet 12a.

[0082] It is understandable that during the movement of the door opening and closing component 200, the door opening and closing component 200 moves closer to or further away from the first plate portion 12b, while the movement of the door opening and closing component 200 relative to the second plate portion 12c is relatively small. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure the structural stability of the first plate portion 12b and reduce the interference between the door opening and closing component 200 and the first plate portion 12b during the movement.

[0083] In related technologies, a secondary connection is usually made between the panel bracket and the front panel using panel reinforcement sheet metal. However, by setting up the connection method of panel reinforcement sheet metal, the panel and the panel bracket are not actually rigidly connected, and the effect of improving the rigidity of the panel side is not significant.

[0084] In this invention, first limiting structures 127a are provided at both ends of the first plate portion 12b in the left-right direction. The first plate portion 12b is limited and engaged with the panel bracket 11 through the two first limiting structures 127a. Compared with the method of connecting the front panel and the panel bracket by setting a reinforcing sheet metal, and compared with the indirect limiting and engagement method of three parts (i.e., reinforcing sheet metal, front panel and panel bracket), the panel bracket 11 and the front panel 12 of this invention are directly limited and engaged, reducing the number of structural parts, thereby reducing the assembly tolerance of the front panel component 1.

[0085] Furthermore, the panel bracket 11 and the front panel 12 are directly matched and limit each other, resulting in strong structural stability between the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11. This allows for better control of the fit gap between the door opening / closing component 200 and the front panel component 1, making the gap between the door opening / closing component 200 and the first plate 12b smaller when the door is closed, and ensuring that the gap is stable and not easily deformed. It also reduces interference between the door opening / closing component 200 and the first plate 12b during movement, preventing the door opening / closing action from rubbing against the front panel component 1.

[0086] According to the embodiment of the air conditioner 1000 of the present invention, the panel bracket 11 and the front panel 12 are directly matched and limited. Compared with the indirect matching of three parts, the assembly tolerance of the front panel component 1 can be reduced, and the matching gap between the door opening and closing component 200 and the front panel component 1 can be better controlled. This ensures that the gap is small when the door is closed, and that the opening and closing action of the door will not rub against the front panel component 1.

[0087] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first limiting structure 127a at the end of the first plate portion 12b closer to the air outlet 12a in the left-right direction is the near-end limiting structure 127a1, and the first limiting structure 127a at the end farther from the air outlet 12a is the far-end limiting structure 127a2. The part of the near-end limiting structure 127a1 used for limiting and cooperating with the panel bracket 11 is the near-end mating part 127a11, and the part of the far-end limiting structure 127a2 used for limiting and cooperating with the panel bracket 11 is the far-end mating part 127a21. The far-end mating part 127a21 is disposed away from the front surface of the front panel 12 in the front-rear direction from the near-end mating part 127a11.

[0088] In this way, the front panel 12 can be in a relatively close position to the air outlet 12a and can be in a limiting engagement with the panel bracket 11 to bear force, while the far end away from the air outlet 12a can be in a relatively far position away from the front panel 12 and can be in a limiting engagement with the panel bracket 11 to bear force. This force support makes the front panel 12 structure more stable, the front panel 12 is not easy to deform, and the fit gap between the door opening and closing component 200 and the front panel component 1 can be better controlled.

[0089] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 As shown, the front panel 12 includes a panel body 122 and a retaining plate structure 1272. The retaining plate structure 1272 is disposed at a distance from the rear of the panel body 122, and one end 1272a of the retaining plate structure 1272 near the air outlet 12a is connected to the panel body 122 to form a limiting groove 12723 between the retaining plate structure 1272 and the panel body 122. The limiting groove 12723 constitutes a proximal mating part 127a11.

[0090] The limiting groove 12723 is limited by the panel body 122, so that the near-end mating part 127a11 can be closer to the edge of the front panel 12 near the air outlet 12a, which can reduce the deformation of the edge of the front panel 12 and make it easier to control the mating gap between the door opening and closing component 200 and the front panel component 1.

[0091] For example, the front surface of the panel body 122 constitutes the front surface of the front panel 12, thereby simplifying the structure and improving structural stability.

[0092] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, the panel bracket 11 has a first protruding structure 1132 that protrudes forward partially at the edge near the air outlet 12a. The first protruding structure 1132 is inserted into the limiting groove 12723 to achieve the limiting engagement between the near-end limiting structure 127a1 and the panel bracket 11.

[0093] The first protruding structure 1132 on the panel bracket 11 protrudes forward, and the retaining plate structure 1272 on the front panel 12 protrudes backward. The first protruding structure 1132 is inserted into the limiting groove 12723, restricting the movement of the front panel 12 relative to the panel bracket 11 in the front-rear direction. The insertion and engagement of the first protruding structure 1132 with the limiting groove 12723 can shorten the distance between the panel bracket 11 and the front panel 12 near the air outlet 12a, which is beneficial for the front panel 12 to be supported at the limiting groove 12723. Furthermore, by providing the first protruding structure 1132 locally on the edge of the panel bracket 11, the structural strength of the edge of the panel bracket 11 can be improved.

[0094] In some embodiments of the present invention, the panel bracket 11 can directly support the rear surface of the front panel 12 at a position where it does not protrude from the edge near the air outlet 12a. This can improve the stability of the fit between the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11, reduce the structural deformation of the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11 near the air outlet 12a, and better control the fit gap between the door opening / closing component 200 and the front panel component 1.

[0095] In other embodiments of the present invention, the panel bracket 11 may also be provided with multiple card-like structures protruding in the horizontal direction to insert limiting grooves 12723, so as to realize the limiting cooperation between the near-end limiting structure 127a1 and the panel bracket 11, thereby reducing the distance between the panel bracket 11 and the front panel 12 near the air outlet 12a and improving the support effect.

[0096] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, the front panel component 1 also includes an upper decorative strip 13 located in front of the panel support 11 and higher than the front panel 12. Both the distal limiting structure 127a2 and the proximal limiting structure 127a1 are limited and engaged with the panel support 11 by the upward movement of the front panel 12 relative to the panel support 11. Figure 6 As shown, the first protruding structure 1132 has a clearance notch S1 below it. The clamping plate structure 1272 is adapted to extend backward into the clearance notch S1 and move upward to allow the first protruding structure 1132 to be inserted into the limiting groove 12723.

[0097] The upper decorative strip 13 enhances the design richness of the air conditioner 1000. When the front panel 12 is installed on the panel bracket 11, it moves from bottom to top, thereby enabling the far-end limiting structure 127a2 and the near-end limiting structure 127a1 to engage in limiting cooperation. Through this bottom-to-top movement, the upper end of the front panel 12 is always lower than the upper end of the panel bracket 11, reducing the likelihood of scratches and wear on the upper decorative strip 13 during installation. This reduces interference between the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11 during installation, improving assembly efficiency and reliability, and enhancing the working stability of the upper decorative strip 13.

[0098] The first protruding structure 1132 protrudes forward and has a clearance notch S1 below it. When the front panel 12 moves upward and backward relative to the panel support 11, the locking plate structure 1272 moves to the rear of the first protruding structure 1132 by extending backward into the clearance notch S1. Correspondingly, the first protruding structure 1132 moves forward and upward relative to the locking plate structure 1272, thereby inserting into the limiting groove 12723 formed between the locking plate structure 1272 and the panel body 122.

[0099] In some other embodiments of the present invention, the front panel component 1 does not include the upper decorative strip 13, and the front panel 12 can move downward, to the left, or to the right relative to the panel support 11 to achieve a limiting fit. At this time, the avoidance notch S1 can be repositioned or canceled.

[0100] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the front panel 12 includes a panel body 122 and a first hook 1271. The first hook 1271 includes an extension 12711 and a hook portion 12712. The extension 12711 extends rearward from the panel body 122, and the hook portion 12712 is connected to the rear end of the extension 12711 and is spaced apart at the rear of the panel body 122. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the hook portion 12712 constitutes the distal mating portion 127a21.

[0101] The first hook 1271 includes an extension 12711, which can increase the distance between the panel bracket 11 and the front panel 12 at a location away from the air outlet 12a, thereby improving the reliability of the support for the front panel 12. Figure 3As shown, the limiting groove 12723 is constructed as a proximal mating part 127a11. The limiting groove 12723 is defined by the panel body 122. The proximal mating part 127a11 is disposed adjacent to the front surface of the panel body 122 in the front-rear direction, thus forming a force-bearing point. The hook part 12712 constitutes a distal mating part 127a21. The hook part 12712 is disposed away from the front surface of the front panel 12 in the front-rear direction, forming a force-bearing point. The connection between the extension 12711 and the panel body 122 also forms a force-bearing point. Figure 3 As shown, the three stress points form a triangular connection. The triangle has stability, which further improves the connection rigidity between the first plate 12b and the panel bracket 11, and can better control the fit gap between the door opening / closing component 200 and the front panel component 1.

[0102] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 As shown, on the cross-section of the front panel component 1, the connection position between the extension 12711 and the panel body 122 forms the first vertex D1, the engagement position between the hook 12712 and the panel bracket 11 forms the second vertex D2, and the engagement position between the limiting groove 12723 and the panel bracket 11 forms the third vertex D3. The first vertex D1, the second vertex D2, and the third vertex D3 form the three vertices of an obtuse triangle.

[0103] The line connecting the first vertex D1 and the second vertex D2 forms the first side S1 of the obtuse triangle. The line connecting the second vertex D2 and the third vertex D3 forms the second side S2 of the obtuse triangle. The line connecting the third vertex D3 and the first vertex D1 forms the third side S3 of the obtuse triangle. The length of the third side S3 is greater than the length of the first side S1, and the length of the second side S2 is greater than the length of the third side S3. The angle between the first side S1 and the third side S3 forms the first angle X1, the angle between the second side S2 and the first side S1 forms the second angle X2, and the angle between the third side S3 and the second side S2 forms the third angle X3. The angle of the first angle X1 is greater than the angle of the second angle X2, and the angle of the second angle X2 is greater than the angle of the third angle X3.

[0104] Understandably, the extension portion 12711 extends rearward in a smaller dimension to ensure the structural stability of the hook structure 1272, thus the first side S1 has the shortest side length. The first plate portion 12b is constructed with a tendency to extend obliquely from left to right and from front to back, therefore the second side S2 has a longer side length than the third side S3. Furthermore, the limiting groove 12723 forms the proximal mating portion 127a11, which has limited space, so the angle of the third angle X3 where the third vertex D3 is located is the smallest. Since the smaller angle of a triangle corresponds to the smaller side, the first side S1 opposite the third angle X3 has the shortest side length. Similarly, the angle of the first angle X1 where the first vertex D1 is located is the largest, and the second side S2 opposite the first angle X1 is the longest. The angle of the second angle X2 where the second vertex D2 is located is moderate, and the length of the third side S3 opposite the second angle X2 is moderate.

[0105] Therefore, the three vertices (i.e. the three stress points) form an obtuse triangle connection, which can further improve the connection rigidity and fit stability of the first plate 12b and the panel support 11, better control the fit gap between the door opening and closing component 200 and the front panel component 1, and the fit position occupies less space, which is conducive to improving the structural compactness.

[0106] In some embodiments of the present invention Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, the panel bracket 11 has a rearwardly protruding second protrusion structure 1131 at a position away from the air outlet 12a, such as... Figure 4 and Figure 8 As shown, a locking hole 11311 is formed on the second protruding structure 1131. The locking hook 12712 extends rearward into the locking hole 11311 and is moved and limited to the rear side of the second protruding structure 1131, so as to realize the limiting cooperation between the remote limiting structure 127a2 and the panel support 11.

[0107] The second protruding structure 1131 protrudes backward from the panel bracket 11. By increasing the distance between the panel bracket 11 and the front panel 12 at a location far from the air outlet 12a, it achieves cooperation with the hook portion 12712, which helps to improve the reliability of the support for the front panel 12.

[0108] A locking hole 11311 is formed on the second protruding structure 1131. The locking hole 11311 allows the first hook 1271 to extend into it, so that the hook portion 12712 is limited to the rear side of the second protruding structure 1131. The cooperation between the first hook 1271 and the second protruding structure 1131 restricts the movement of the front panel 12 relative to the panel support 11 in the front-rear direction. Furthermore, by forming the locking hole 11311 on the panel support 11, the processing difficulty can be reduced, and the support reliability of the hook portion 12712 is stronger.

[0109] In other embodiments of the present invention, a rearwardly extending elastic arm may be provided at a position away from the air outlet 12a on the panel bracket 11, and the hook portion 12712 may engage with the elastic arm rearwardly to achieve the limiting cooperation between the remote limiting structure 127a2 and the panel bracket 11.

[0110] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, the front panel component 1 also includes an upper decorative strip 13 located in front of the panel support 11 and higher than the front panel 12. Both the distal limiting structure 127a2 and the proximal limiting structure 127a1 are limited and engaged with the panel support 11 by the upward movement of the front panel 12 relative to the panel support 11. Figure 8 As shown, the second protruding structure 1131 includes a locking portion 11312 located above the locking hole 11311, and a hook portion 12712 extending upward relative to the extension portion 12711 so as to be limited to the rear side of the locking portion 11312 by upward movement after being inserted into the locking hole 11311.

[0111] The upper decorative strip 13 enhances the design richness of the air conditioner 1000. When the front panel 12 is installed on the panel bracket 11, it moves from bottom to top, thereby enabling the far-end limiting structure 127a2 and the near-end limiting structure 127a1 to engage in limiting cooperation. Through this bottom-to-top movement, the upper end of the front panel 12 is always lower than the upper end of the panel bracket 11, reducing the likelihood of scratches and wear on the upper decorative strip 13 during installation. This reduces interference between the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11 during installation, improving assembly efficiency and reliability, and enhancing the working stability of the upper decorative strip 13.

[0112] The hook portion 12712 extends rearward into the locking hole 11311 and then moves upward. The extension portion 12711 passes over the locking portion 11312, causing the hook portion 12712 to stop at the rear side of the locking portion 11312. The engagement between the hook portion 12712 and the locking portion 11312 restricts the movement of the front panel 12 relative to the panel support 11 in the front-rear direction. Furthermore, as... Figure 8 As shown, the extension 12711 can stop below the locking part 11312 to restrict the front panel 12 from moving upward relative to the panel bracket 11, which can play the role of upper limit and further improve the assembly stability of the front panel 12.

[0113] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the second plate portion 12c is provided with a second limiting structure 127b at both ends in the left and right directions. The second limiting structure 127b has the same structure as the first hook 1271 and the same limiting cooperation with the panel bracket 11.

[0114] like Figure 9 As shown, two rows of second limiting structures 127b are provided on the second plate portion 12c. The two rows of second limiting structures 127b are spaced apart in the left and right directions, thereby improving the connection stability between the front panel 12 and the panel support 11.

[0115] like Figure 5 As shown, the second limiting structure 127b has the same structure as the first hook 1271, both including an extension and a hook portion; correspondingly, as Figure 4 As shown, a second locking hole 1133 is provided on the panel support 11. The second limiting structure 127b extends into the second locking hole 1133 and is moved and limited to the rear side of the panel support 11. The structure of the second limiting part and the second locking hole 1133 is simple, which can reduce the processing difficulty and improve the reliability of the fit between the second plate part 12c and the panel support 11.

[0116] Furthermore, by setting the second limiting structure 127b to be the same as the first hook 1271 and to be in the same limiting engagement manner as the panel bracket 11, the upward movement of the front panel 12 relative to the panel bracket 11 can simultaneously achieve the limiting engagement of the distal limiting structure 127a2 and the proximal limiting structure 127a1, thereby completing the limiting engagement of the second limiting structure 127b, reducing operational difficulty and improving assembly efficiency.

[0117] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, the length direction of the front panel 12 is the vertical direction, as... Figure 10 As shown, the left and right side edges 12d of the front panel 12 are side edges 12d extending in the vertical direction, and the front surface of the panel bracket 11 forms side grooves 11a extending in the vertical direction at each corresponding side edge 12d, and the side edges 12d are fitted into the side grooves 11a of the corresponding side.

[0118] The front surface of the panel bracket 11 has side grooves 11a extending vertically at the left and right side edges 12d respectively. The two side edges 12d on the left and right sides of the front panel 12 fit into the side grooves 11a, which can reduce the difference in contour height between the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11, reduce the gap between the contour edge of the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11, and improve the overall integrity of the air conditioner 1000.

[0119] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, the front surface of the panel bracket 11 forms a recessed groove 11b at the edge of the entire outline of the corresponding front panel 12, and the edge of the entire outline of the front panel 12 fits into the groove 11b.

[0120] By forming a groove 11b on the front panel 12 of the panel bracket 11 that mates with the full-circle contour edge of the front panel 12, the contour height difference between the contour edge of the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11 can be reduced at both the top and bottom and the left and right ends, thereby reducing the gap between the contour edge of the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11 and improving the overall integrity of the air conditioner 1000.

[0121] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, the front panel component 1 also includes an upper decorative strip 13 located in front of the panel support 11 and higher than the front panel 12. The first limiting structure 127a engages with the panel support 11 through the upward movement of the front panel 12 relative to the panel support 11.

[0122] By using an upward-moving mechanism, the upper end of the front panel 12 is always lower than the upper end of the panel bracket 11, thereby reducing the occurrence of scratches and wear between the front panel 12 and the upper decorative strip 13 during installation. This reduces interference between the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11 and the upper decorative strip 13 during installation, improving assembly efficiency and reliability, and also enhancing the working stability of the upper decorative strip 13.

[0123] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, a voice module 16 is provided on the rear side of the upper decorative strip 13. The voice module 16 is installed on the upper decorative strip 13, as... Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the front panel 12 has a display area 121, which is higher than the air outlet 12a.

[0124] The voice module 16 can be used for sound output and / or sound reception. By mounting the voice module 16 on the upper decorative strip 13 at a height close to that of a human head, the sound output and / or sound reception effect is good. Furthermore, by mounting the voice module 16 on the upper decorative strip 13, it is not necessary to have a structure for mounting the upper decorative strip 13 on the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11. This simplifies the processing of the front panel 12 or the panel bracket 11, facilitates the assembly of the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11, and reduces the manufacturing cost of the front panel 12 or the panel bracket 11.

[0125] The front panel 12 has a display area 121 that is higher than the air outlet 12a. The display area 121 is used to display information such as air conditioning operating parameters. The voice module 16 is also higher than the display area 121. The voice module 16 mounted on the upper decorative strip 13 is set away from the air outlet 12a, which can reduce the interference of air outlet noise on the voice module 16 and improve the sound output and / or sound reception effect of the voice module 16.

[0126] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4and Figure 8 As shown, the panel support 11 has a first positioning structure 114, and the rear side of the front panel 12 has a second positioning structure 128. The second positioning structure 128 is positioned and engaged with the first positioning structure 114 to restrict the front panel 12 from moving downward relative to the panel support 11.

[0127] When the front panel 12 is mounted on the panel bracket 11, it moves from bottom to top, so that the first limiting structure 127a and the second limiting structure 127b can cooperate with each other. Through the cooperation of the first positioning structure 114 and the second positioning structure 128, the front panel 12 is restricted from falling downward relative to the panel bracket 11, which facilitates the subsequent fixed connection between the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11.

[0128] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, the panel bracket 11 has a first fixing structure 115, and the rear side of the front panel 12 has a second fixing structure 129. The second fixing structure 129 and the first fixing structure 115 are fixedly connected by fasteners.

[0129] After the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11 are locked together, they are fixedly connected by the second fixing structure 129 and the first fixing structure 115, which helps to improve assembly efficiency and the qualified rate of the finished product after assembly.

[0130] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first fixing structure 115 is constructed as a through hole, as... Figure 7 As shown, the second fixing structure 129 is constructed as a screw post, with the through hole opposite to the screw post, and the screw passes through the through hole and is connected to the screw post.

[0131] The screw posts on the front panel 12 face the through holes from front to back, and the screws pass through the through holes from back to front and connect with the screw posts, thereby fixing the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11 together. By forming screw posts on the rear side of the front panel 12 and through holes on the panel bracket 11, after the front panel 12 is assembled onto the panel bracket 11, the engagement of the first fixing structure 115 and the second fixing structure 129 is not directly visible from the front side of the front panel 12, which improves the overall integrity of the air conditioner 1000.

[0132] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 7As shown, the front panel 12 includes a panel body 122 and a water guide rib 123. The water guide rib 123 protrudes from the rear side of the panel body 122. The panel body 122 has a display area 121. The water guide rib 123 includes a first horizontal rib 1231 located above the display area and vertical ribs 1232 located on the left and right sides of the display area 121. The vertical ribs 1232 extend in the vertical direction, and the first horizontal rib 1231 extends in the left and right direction. The left and right ends of the first horizontal rib 1231 extend to connect with the upper ends of the vertical ribs 1232 on both sides.

[0133] By setting a first horizontal rib 1231 and a vertical rib 1232 around the display area 121, when water flows from the gap of the front panel 12 into the rear side of the panel body 122, the first horizontal rib 1231 blocks the water, preventing the water from continuing to flow downward to the display area 121. The first horizontal rib 1231 is connected to the vertical rib 1232, and the water blocked by the first horizontal rib 1231 can be discharged downward along the outer side of the vertical rib 1232 away from the display area 121, thereby improving the working stability of the components in the display area 121.

[0134] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, the panel bracket 11 has a clearance opening 1121 at the corresponding display area 121. The air conditioner 1000 includes a display module 15 located behind the display area 121. The display module 15 is mounted on the panel bracket 11 and passes through the clearance opening 1121. Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the front panel 12 has a third limiting structure 126 around the display area 121. The third limiting structure 126 cooperates with the panel bracket 11 to limit the front panel 12 from moving back and forth relative to the panel bracket 11.

[0135] The front panel 12 is mounted on the panel bracket 11 and is located on the front side of the panel bracket 11. The display module 15 is also mounted on the panel bracket 11. The panel bracket 11 has a clearance opening 1121, through which the display module 15 passes. When the front panel 12 is mounted on the panel bracket 11, the display module 15 mounted on the panel bracket 11 is located behind the display area 121 and displays information in the display area 121.

[0136] By providing at least one third limiting structure 126 at the edge of the clearance opening 1121, the panel bracket 11 and the front panel 12 fit tightly in the display area 121, reducing the gap between them, which can improve the clarity of the display module 15 in the display area 121; and can further prevent water from entering the display module 15, thus improving the working stability of the display module 15.

[0137] In some embodiments of the present invention, the front panel component 1 further includes an upper decorative strip 13 disposed in front of the panel support 11 and higher than the front panel 12, and the first limiting structure 127a and the third limiting structure 126 are both limited and engaged with the panel support 11 by the upward movement of the front panel 12 relative to the panel support 11.

[0138] With this design, the front panel 12 moves upward relative to the panel support 11, so that during the engagement of the first limiting structure 127a, the third limiting structure 126 also engages smoothly, enabling rapid assembly.

[0139] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 7 As shown, the third limiting structure 126 includes a first limiting hook 1261 located above the center of the display area 121 and a second limiting hook 1262 located below the center of the display area 121, as follows. Figure 11 As shown, the panel bracket 11 has a first limiting groove 1122 that cooperates with the first limiting hook 1261 and a second limiting groove 1123 that cooperates with the second limiting hook 1262. Both the first limiting groove 1122 and the second limiting groove 1123 are open downwards. The first limiting hook 1261 and the second limiting hook 1262 protrude one after the other and then extend upwards, so that the first limiting hook 1261 and the second limiting hook 1262 simultaneously extend upwards into the corresponding limiting grooves.

[0140] The display area 121 is located in the middle of the front panel 12 in the left-right direction. By setting a first limiting hook 1261 and a second limiting hook 1262 above and below the center of the display area 121 respectively, and setting a corresponding first limiting groove 1122 and a second limiting groove 1123 on the panel bracket 11, the stability of the fit between the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11 in the middle of the left-right direction can be improved, and the warping problem caused by the deformation of the middle of the front panel 12 can be reduced.

[0141] Both the first limiting groove 1122 and the second limiting groove 1123 are open downwards. The first limiting hook 1261 and the second limiting hook 1262 protrude one after the other and extend upwards. The first limiting hook 1261 and the second limiting hook 1262 simultaneously extend upwards into their respective limiting grooves. With this design, the front panel 12 moves upwards relative to the panel bracket 11, so that during the engagement of the first limiting structure 127a, the first limiting hook 1261 and the second limiting hook 1262 also engage smoothly, enabling rapid assembly.

[0142] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the length of air conditioner 1000 is in the vertical direction, as follows: Figure 12 and Figure 13As shown, the air conditioner 1000 includes: a housing component 100 and a top cover component 300. The housing component 100 includes a front panel component 1 and a rear housing component 2. The front panel component 1 is located on the front side of the rear housing component 2. The top of the panel bracket 11 has a front housing top plate 111. The front housing top plate 111 has a receiving groove 1110 for embedding the top cover component. The top of the housing component 100 has a water collection groove 1114. The water collection groove 1114 is located in the receiving groove 1110 and extends along the edge of the receiving groove 1110. The rear end of the front housing top plate 111 has a drain outlet 1115 communicating with the water collection groove 1114.

[0143] The length direction of the air conditioner 1000 is vertical. The top cover component 300 is located on the top of the housing component 100. The top of the housing component 100 has a groove 1110. The top cover component 300 is embedded in the groove 1110, which can improve the assembly stability of the top cover component 300 and the housing component 100.

[0144] In this embodiment of the invention, the air conditioner 1000 has a water collection tank 1114 provided within the groove 1110, extending along the edge of the groove 1110. By providing the water collection tank 1114, water seeping into the mating gap between the top cover component 300 and the housing component 100 can be collected, and by providing the drain outlet 1115, the water collected in the water collection tank 1114 can be directionally discharged, improving the flow of water to the electrical components inside the air conditioner 1000 and enhancing the operational stability of the air conditioner 1000. The dashed lines with arrows in the figure indicate the direction of water flow.

[0145] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 12 As shown, the top 2 of the rear housing component has a rear shell top plate 21, and a front shell top plate 111 is located in front of the rear shell top plate 21. The rear end of the front shell top plate 111 has a drain outlet 1115 that communicates with the water collection tank 1114.

[0146] The drain outlet 1115 is located at the joint between the front top plate 111 and the rear top plate 21. Water discharged from the drain outlet 1115 can flow directly downward along the gap of the housing component 100. Water can be drained directly downward into the housing component 100 here, avoiding water from being discharged outside the housing component 100 and reducing pollution to the external environment of the air conditioner 1000.

[0147] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 13 As shown, the water collection tank 1114 includes a front tank section 11141 and a side tank section 11142. The front tank section 11141 extends in a left-right direction. There are two side tank sections 11142, which are respectively located on the left and right sides of the front tank section 11141. The side tank sections 11142 extend rearward from the corresponding side ends of the front tank section 11141. The bottom wall of the front tank section 11141 is higher than the bottom wall of the side tank section 11142. Figure 14As shown, the bottom wall of the side channel section 11142 is inclined downward from front to back.

[0148] The bottom wall of the front groove section 11141 is higher than the bottom wall of the side groove section 11142. The water collected in the water collection tank 1114 will flow from the front groove section 11141 to the side groove section 11142 under the action of gravity, thereby guiding the water collected in the water collection tank 1114 to the rear and preventing water from flowing out from the front side of the housing component 100.

[0149] For example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the front side of the housing component 100 has components such as a display module 15. When the housing component 100 has a gap between the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11, by guiding the water collected in the water collection tank 1114 to the rear, water can be prevented from flowing out from the front side of the housing component 100, thus protecting the display module 15 and other components on the front side of the air conditioner 1000 and improving the working reliability of the air conditioner 1000.

[0150] The side channel section 11142 slopes downward from front to back, which can accelerate the backward flow of water in the side channel section 11142, speed up the discharge of water from the drain outlet 1115, improve the phenomenon of water accumulating in the water collection tank 1114, and reduce the occurrence of contamination of the shell component 100 due to prolonged water storage in the water collection tank 1114.

[0151] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 12 As shown, the air conditioner 1000 also includes a chassis component 400, which is located at the bottom of the housing component 100. The air conditioner 1000 also includes an air outlet frame component 500, a fan component 600, a heat exchanger component 700, and an electrical control box component 800, all disposed within the housing component 100.

[0152] like Figure 12 As shown, the fan component 600 includes: a fan wheel 61, a motor 62, and a volute 63. The fan wheel 61 is installed inside the volute 63, and the motor 62 drives the fan wheel 61 to rotate. The heat exchanger component 700 includes: a heat exchanger 71 and a heat exchanger support 72. The heat exchanger 71 is mounted on the heat exchanger support 72. The heat exchanger component 700 also includes an electric auxiliary heater 73 and a sealing plate 74. The electric auxiliary heater 73 is used to assist in heating when the heat exchanger 71 is heating.

[0153] 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.

[0154] 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.

[0155] 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.

[0156] 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.

[0157] 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.

[0158] 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 front panel component having an air outlet; A door opening / closing component, which is movable relative to the front panel component to open / close the air outlet, wherein the door opening / closing component is concealed inside the front panel component when the air outlet is opened; The front panel component includes a panel bracket and a front panel disposed on the front side of the panel bracket. The portions of the front panel located on both sides of the air outlet in the left-right direction are a first plate portion and a second plate portion, respectively. The door opening and closing component opens the air outlet by moving from the first plate portion to the second plate portion. The first plate portion is provided with a first limiting structure at both ends in the left-right direction. The first limiting structure cooperates with the panel bracket to limit the front panel's back-and-forth movement relative to the panel bracket.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first limiting structure at the end of the first plate portion closer to the air outlet in the left-right direction is a proximal limiting structure, and the first limiting structure at the end farther from the air outlet is a distal limiting structure. The part of the proximal limiting structure used to cooperate with the panel bracket is a proximal mating part, and the part of the distal limiting structure used to cooperate with the panel bracket is a distal mating part. The distal mating part is disposed away from the front surface of the front panel in the front-rear direction relative to the proximal mating part.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The front panel includes a panel body and a retaining plate structure. The retaining plate structure is spaced apart behind the panel body, and one end of the retaining plate structure near the air outlet is connected to the panel body to form a limiting groove between the retaining plate structure and the panel body. The limiting groove constitutes the proximal mating part.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The panel bracket has a first protruding structure that protrudes forward partially at the edge near the air outlet. The first protruding structure is inserted into the limiting groove to achieve a limiting fit between the proximal limiting structure and the panel bracket.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, The front panel component also includes an upper decorative strip located in front of the panel support and higher than the front panel. The distal limiting structure and the proximal limiting structure are both limited and engaged with the panel support by the upward movement of the front panel relative to the panel support. The first protruding structure has a clearance notch below it. The locking plate structure is adapted to extend backward into the clearance notch and move upward to allow the first protruding structure to insert into the limiting groove.

6. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 2-5, characterized in that, The front panel includes a panel body and a first hook. The first hook includes an extension and a hook portion. The extension extends rearward from the panel body, and the hook portion is connected to the rear end of the extension and is spaced apart at the rear of the panel body. The hook portion constitutes the distal mating portion.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The front panel includes a panel body and a first hook. The first hook includes an extension and a hook portion. The extension extends rearward from the panel body, and the hook portion is connected to the rear end of the extension and is spaced apart at the rear of the panel body. The hook portion constitutes the distal mating portion. On the cross-section of the front panel component, the connection position between the extension and the panel body forms the first vertex, the engagement position between the hook and the panel bracket forms the second vertex, and the engagement position between the limiting groove and the panel bracket forms the third vertex. The first vertex, the second vertex, and the third vertex form the three vertices of an obtuse triangle. The line connecting the first vertex and the second vertex forms the first side of the obtuse triangle, the line connecting the second vertex and the third vertex forms the second side of the obtuse triangle, and the line connecting the third vertex and the first vertex forms the third side of the obtuse triangle. The length of the third side is greater than the length of the first side, and the length of the second side is greater than the length of the third side. The angle between the first side and the third side forms a first angle, the angle between the second side and the first side forms a second angle, and the angle between the third side and the second side forms a third angle. The angle of the first angle is greater than the angle of the second angle, and the angle of the second angle is greater than the angle of the third angle.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The panel bracket has a second protruding structure that protrudes backward at a position away from the air outlet. A locking hole is formed on the second protruding structure. The locking hook extends backward into the locking hole and is moved and limited to the rear side of the second protruding structure, so as to realize the limiting cooperation between the remote limiting structure and the panel bracket.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The front panel component also includes an upper decorative strip located in front of the panel support and higher than the front panel. Both the distal limiting structure and the proximal limiting structure are limited and engaged with the panel support by the upward movement of the front panel relative to the panel support. The second protruding structure includes a locking portion located above the card hole. The hook portion extends upward relative to the extension portion so that after extending backward into the card hole, it is limited to the rear side of the locking portion by upward movement.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that, The second plate has a second limiting structure at each end in the left-right direction. The second limiting structure has the same structure as the first hook and the same limiting cooperation with the panel bracket.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front panel extends vertically along its length, and the left and right edges of the front panel are side edges extending vertically. The front surface of the panel bracket forms a side groove extending vertically at each of the side edges, and the side edges fit into the side grooves on the corresponding sides.

12. The air conditioner according to claim 1 or 11, characterized in that, The front surface of the panel bracket has a recessed groove formed at the edge of the entire contour of the front panel, and the edge of the entire contour of the front panel fits into the groove.

13. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front panel component also includes an upper decorative strip located in front of the panel bracket and higher than the front panel. The first limiting structure engages with the panel bracket through the upward movement of the front panel relative to the panel bracket.

14. The air conditioner according to claim 13, characterized in that, A voice module is provided on the rear side of the upper decorative strip. The voice module is installed on the upper decorative strip. The front panel has a display area, which is higher than the air outlet.

15. The air conditioner according to claim 13, characterized in that, The panel support has a first positioning structure, and the rear side of the front panel has a second positioning structure. The second positioning structure is positioned and cooperates with the first positioning structure to restrict the front panel from moving downward relative to the panel support.

16. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel bracket has a first fixing structure, and the rear side of the front panel has a second fixing structure. The second fixing structure and the first fixing structure are fixedly connected by fasteners.

17. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front panel includes a panel body and water guide ribs. The water guide ribs protrude from the rear side of the panel body. The panel body has a display area. The water guide ribs include a first horizontal rib located above the display area and vertical ribs located on the left and right sides of the display area. The vertical ribs extend in the vertical direction, and the first horizontal rib extends in the horizontal direction. The left and right ends of the first horizontal rib extend to connect with the upper ends of the vertical ribs on both sides.

18. The air conditioner according to claim 17, characterized in that, The panel bracket has a clearance opening at the corresponding display area. The air conditioner includes a display module located behind the display area. The display module is mounted on the panel bracket and passes through the clearance opening. The front panel has a third limiting structure around the display area. The third limiting structure cooperates with the panel bracket to limit the front panel's forward and backward movement relative to the panel bracket.

19. The air conditioner according to claim 18, characterized in that, The front panel component also includes an upper decorative strip located in front of the panel support and higher than the front panel. Both the first limiting structure and the third limiting structure are limited and engaged with the panel support by the upward movement of the front panel relative to the panel support.

20. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air conditioner is oriented vertically along its length. The air conditioner includes a housing component and a top cover component. The housing component includes a front panel component and a rear housing component. The front panel component is located on the front side of the rear housing component. The top of the panel bracket has a front top plate. The front top plate has a receiving groove for embedding the top cover component. The top of the housing component has a water collection groove. The water collection groove is located within the receiving groove and extends along the edge of the receiving groove. The rear end of the front top plate has a drain outlet communicating with the water collection groove.

21. The air conditioner according to claim 20, characterized in that, The water collection tank includes a front tank section and a side tank section. The front tank section extends in the left-right direction. There are two side tank sections, which are placed on the left and right sides of the front tank section. The side tank sections extend backward from the corresponding side ends of the front tank section. The bottom wall of the front tank section is higher than the bottom wall of the side tank section. The bottom wall of the side tank section is generally inclined downward from front to back.

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