Air conditioner and panel supporting structure thereof

Abstract

The utility model discloses an air conditioner and a panel support structure thereof, which comprises a middle frame, a panel and a hinge, the panel is connected with the middle frame through the hinge, the panel support structure further comprises an adjusting rod, the adjusting rod is rotatably connected with the middle frame, and the adjusting rod is connected with the panel and is in sliding fit with the panel; when the middle frame and the panel are unfolded, the panel pushes the adjusting rod to enable the adjusting rod to rotate on the middle frame, and the middle frame, the adjusting rod and the middle frame form a stable supporting structure. According to the arrangement, after the panel is opened, the adjusting rod can be used for assisting in supporting the panel, the middle frame, the adjusting rod and the middle frame form a stable supporting structure, then supporting is provided for the end and the middle of the panel, the panel can be effectively prevented from deforming, and the effectiveness of the hinge is guaranteed; and the structure is suitable for panels of various sizes and forms and can be matched with air conditioners of various models.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of air conditioning, in particular to an air conditioner and a panel supporting structure thereof. Background Art

[0002] In the actual production process of household air conditioner panels, the panels need to be opened for wiring, and there is also a need to open the panels during after-sales maintenance. Therefore, a spring buckle is designed at the hinge buckle position to support the panel, but the panels have different weights due to design differences. For heavy panels, the middle of the panel will sag, causing the hinge support to fail. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the problem of the middle position of the panel sagging due to the differences in panel design and manufacturing in the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an air conditioner and a panel support structure thereof, which can effectively ensure the panel.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions: a panel support structure, including a middle frame, a panel and a hinge, the panel and the middle frame are connected by the hinge, and also includes an adjustment rod, the adjustment rod is rotatably connected to the middle frame, and the adjustment rod is connected to the panel and slidably fits; when the middle frame and the panel are unfolded, the panel pushes the adjustment rod to make the adjustment rod rotate on the middle frame, and the middle frame, the adjustment rod and the middle frame form a stable supporting structure.

[0005] Preferably, two hinges are arranged on the top of the panel, two adjusting rods are arranged between the two hinges, and the rotation center of the adjusting rod is coaxially arranged with the rotation center of the panel.

[0006] Preferably, a connecting shaft is fixed on the middle frame, one end of the adjusting rod is connected to the connecting shaft, and the adjusting rod can rotate on the connecting shaft.

[0007] Preferably, one end of the adjusting rod is raised with a locking protrusion, and a through hole is provided on the locking protrusion; the connecting shaft of the middle frame is plugged into the through hole of the locking protrusion, and the adjusting rod can rotate around the connecting shaft.

[0008] Preferably, the latching protrusion is provided with an opening connected to the through hole, and the adjusting rod can be directly buckled on the connecting shaft of the middle frame through the opening.

[0009] Preferably, a notch is provided on the connecting shaft of the middle frame.

[0010] Preferably, a receiving groove is provided on the panel, and a guide groove is provided on the inner wall of the receiving groove; a guide column is provided on the adjusting rod, the guide column can protrude from the adjusting rod, the guide column on the adjusting rod is plugged into the guide groove of the panel, and the guide column can slide along the guide groove.

[0011] Preferably, the two guide grooves are symmetrically arranged on two inner walls of the accommodating groove that are opposite to each other; and the two guide pillars are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the adjusting rod.

[0012] Preferably, the adjusting rod matches the accommodating groove.

[0013] An air conditioner comprises the above panel supporting structure.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the technical solution of the utility model are as follows: after the panel is opened, the adjustment rod can be used to assist in supporting the panel, and the middle frame, the adjustment rod and the middle frame form a stable supporting structure, thereby providing support for the ends and the middle position of the panel, thereby effectively preventing the panel from deforming and ensuring the effectiveness of the hinge; and the above structure is suitable for panels of various sizes and can be adapted to various models of air conditioners. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 The structure of the air conditioner is shown in the following figure: The panel and the middle frame are in the closed state. Figure 1 ;

[0016] Figure 2 The structure of the air conditioner is shown in the following figure: The panel and the middle frame are in the closed state. Figure 2 ;

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 4 The structure of the air conditioner is shown in the following figure: The panel and the middle frame are in the unfolded state. Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 5 The structure of the air conditioner is shown in the following figure: The panel and the middle frame are in the unfolded state. Figure 2 ;

[0020] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0021] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of the panel;

[0022] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0023] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjusting rod.

[0024] Reference numerals: 1, middle frame; 11, connecting portion; 12, connecting shaft;

[0025] 2. panel; 21. receiving groove; 22. guide groove;

[0026] 3. Adjusting rod; 31. Clamping convexity; 32. Through hole; 33. Guide column;

[0027] 4. Loose-leaf; 41. First hinge. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0029] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0030] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly defined.

[0031] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", "fix" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature. Example

[0033] like Figures 1 to 9 The panel support structure of an air conditioner shown includes a middle frame 1, a panel 2 and a hinge 4, wherein the panel 2 and the middle frame 1 are connected via the hinge 4;

[0034] It also includes an adjusting rod 3, which is rotatably connected to the middle frame 1, and the adjusting rod 3 is connected to the panel 2 and slides together; when the panel 2 is opened, the panel 2 pushes the adjusting rod 3 to make the adjusting rod 3 rotate on the middle frame 1, and the middle frame 1, the adjusting rod 3 and the middle frame 1 form a stable supporting structure.

[0035] With such arrangement, after the panel 2 is opened, the adjusting rod 3 can be used to assist in supporting the panel 2, and the middle frame 1, the adjusting rod 3 and the middle frame 1 form a stable supporting structure, thereby providing support for the ends and the middle position of the panel 2, thereby effectively preventing the panel 2 from deforming and ensuring the effectiveness of the hinge 4; and the above structure is applicable to panels 2 of various sizes and can be adapted to various models of air conditioners.

[0036] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, two hinges 4 are arranged on the top of the panel 2, two adjustment rods 3 are arranged between the two hinges 4, and the rotation center of the adjustment rod 3 is coaxially arranged with the rotation center of the panel 2. Such an arrangement can ensure the stability of the connection between the panel 2 and the middle frame 1, and also ensure the uniformity of the support points of the panel 2.

[0037] In this embodiment, a connecting shaft 12 is fixed on the middle frame 1, one end of the adjusting rod 3 is connected to the connecting shaft 12, and the adjusting rod 3 can rotate on the connecting shaft 12; specifically, Figure 6 As shown, a connecting portion 11 is protruded from the middle frame 1, and a connecting shaft 12 is arranged at one end of the connecting portion 11; a clamping protrusion 31 is protruded from one end of the adjusting rod 3, and a through hole 32 is arranged on the clamping protrusion 31; Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the connecting shaft 12 of the middle frame 1 is plugged into the through hole 32 of the locking protrusion 31 , and the adjusting rod 3 can rotate around the connecting shaft 12 .

[0038] like Fig. 9 As shown, in this embodiment, an opening is provided on the clamping protrusion 31, and the adjusting rod 3 can be directly buckled on the connecting shaft 12 of the middle frame 1 through the opening. Such a configuration facilitates the assembly of the adjusting rod 3 and the middle frame 1. Further, the opening on the clamping protrusion 31 has an opening angle less than 60°.

[0039] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, a notch is provided on the connecting shaft 12 of the middle frame 1. This facilitates the connection between the adjusting rod 3 and the middle frame 1.

[0040] like Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, a receiving groove 21 is provided on the panel 2, and a guide groove 22 is provided on the inner wall of the receiving groove 21. Fig. 9 As shown, the adjusting rod 3 is provided with a guide post 33 , which can protrude from the adjusting rod 3 , and the guide post 33 on the adjusting rod 3 is plugged into the guide groove 22 of the panel 2 , and the guide post 33 can slide along the guide groove 22 .

[0041] Furthermore, the two guide grooves 22 are symmetrically arranged on two inner walls of the accommodating groove 21 that are opposite to each other; and the two guide pillars 33 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the adjusting rod 3 .

[0042] Furthermore, a mounting hole is opened on the adjusting rod 3, and the guide column 33 is plugged into and slidably matched with the mounting hole, and a spring is arranged between the guide column 33 and the inner wall of the mounting hole; such an arrangement enables the guide column 33 to be installed on the adjusting rod 3 in a telescopic manner, and at the same time facilitates the connection between the panel 2 and the adjusting rod 3.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the adjusting rod 3 matches the receiving groove 21; when the panel 2 and the middle frame 1 are buckled, the adjusting rod 3 is embedded in the receiving groove 21 of the panel 2. In this way, the adjusting rod 3 can be hidden on the panel 2, making the panel 2 more beautiful.

[0044] In this embodiment, the hinge 4 includes a first hinge and a second hinge. The first hinge and the second hinge are hinged via a hinge axis. The first hinge 41 is fixed on the panel 2 , and the second hinge is fixed on the middle frame 1 .

[0045] An air conditioner comprises the panel 2 supporting structure.

[0046] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0047] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention. Ordinary technicians in the field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention without departing from the principles and purpose of the present invention.

Claims

1. A panel support structure, comprising a middle frame (1), a panel (2) and a hinge (4), wherein the panel (2) and the middle frame (1) are connected via the hinge (4), characterized in that: The device also comprises an adjusting rod (3), the adjusting rod (3) being rotatably connected to the middle frame (1), and the adjusting rod (3) being connected to the panel (2) and slidingly engaged with each other; when the middle frame (1) and the panel (2) are unfolded, the panel (2) pushes the adjusting rod (3) to make the adjusting rod (3) rotate on the middle frame (1), and the middle frame (1), the adjusting rod (3) and the middle frame (1) form a stable supporting structure.

2. A panel support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two hinges (4) are arranged on the top of the panel (2), two adjustment rods (3) are arranged between the two hinges (4), and the rotation center of the adjustment rod (3) and the rotation center of the panel (2) are coaxially arranged.

3. A panel support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting shaft (12) is fixed on the middle frame (1), one end of the adjusting rod (3) is connected to the connecting shaft (12), and the adjusting rod (3) can rotate on the connecting shaft (12).

4. A panel support structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A protrusion (31) is protruded from one end of the adjusting rod (3), and a through hole (32) is provided on the protrusion (31); the connecting shaft (12) of the middle frame (1) is plugged into the through hole (32) of the protrusion (31), and the adjusting rod (3) can rotate around the connecting shaft (12).

5. A panel support structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The latching protrusion (31) is provided with an opening which is in communication with the through hole (32), and the adjusting rod (3) can be directly buckled onto the connecting shaft (12) of the middle frame (1) through the opening.

6. A panel support structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: A notch is provided on the connecting shaft (12) of the middle frame (1).

7. A panel support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The panel (2) is provided with a receiving groove (21), and the inner wall of the receiving groove (21) is provided with a guide groove (22); the adjusting rod (3) is provided with a guide column (33), the guide column (33) can protrude from the adjusting rod (3), the guide column (33) on the adjusting rod (3) is plugged into the guide groove (22) of the panel (2), and the guide column (33) can slide along the guide groove (22).

8. A panel support structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The two guide grooves (22) are symmetrically arranged on two inner walls of the accommodating groove (21) that are arranged opposite to each other; and the two guide pillars (33) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the adjusting rod (3).

9. A panel support structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting rod (3) matches the accommodating groove (21).

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that: A panel supporting structure comprising any one of claims 1 to 9.

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