Air conditioner

By designing a movable panel installation mechanism and locking parts in the air conditioner, combining elastic parts and limiting structure, the problem of difficult disassembly and assembly of existing air conditioners is solved, convenient installation and maintenance is achieved, and user experience is improved and scope of application.

CN222210528UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-20GD MIDEA AIR CONDITIONING EQUIP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202323291957.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-11-30
Publication Date
2024-12-20
Estimated Expiration
2033-11-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing air conditioner panel is not easy to operate during disassembly and installation, especially when the rear panel is seriously dust-filled and needs to be cleaned for a long time. It is difficult to disassemble and assembly, and there is room for improvement.

Method used

An air conditioner is designed, and its panel is connected to the installation mechanism through a movable rotating connection and locking member. It adopts an elastic member and a limiting structure to enable the panel to be optionally unlocked, which is easy to disassemble and install, and simplify post-maintenance.

Benefits of technology

It realizes convenient installation and disassembly of the panel, reduces maintenance time, improves user experience, and expands the scope of application.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an air conditioner, which comprises a face frame, an air inlet and an air outlet, the mounting mechanism is movably mounted on the face frame, the mounting mechanism is provided with a first rotary connecting part and a locking piece, and the locking piece is provided with a first clamping part; the panel is provided with a second rotary connecting part and a second clamping part, and the panel is suitable for being rotationally connected with the first rotary connecting part in an inserted mode at the second rotary connecting part and is suitable for being connected with the first clamping part in a clamped and locked mode at the second clamping part after being rotationally connected in an inserted mode. And the locking piece can move relative to the mounting mechanism so as to selectively unlock the first clamping part and the second clamping part. According to the air conditioner, the panel can be movably installed on the face frame, the structure is simple, the arrangement cost is low, installation and detachment are convenient, the later maintenance time can be saved, the use experience of a user can be improved, the use effect is better, and the application range is wider.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioning, in particular to an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] As people's quality of life improves, air conditioners have become an indispensable appliance in people's daily lives. When manufacturing air conditioners, the ease of disassembly and assembly and the user experience are issues that need to be considered. The panel of existing air conditioners is usually set as a structure that is relatively fixed and immovable with the face frame. The panel of some models can slide through structures such as gear racks, but the above panels are not easy to disassemble and assemble. When multiple functions are set on the panel or the air conditioner is used for a long time and its panel is seriously dusty and needs to be removed for cleaning, the above panels are not easy to disassemble and maintain, and there is room for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the utility model provides an air conditioner with a simple structure, low installation cost, easy installation and disassembly, which can save later maintenance time and improve user experience.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the air conditioner includes: a face frame; a mounting mechanism, which is movably mounted on the face frame, the mounting mechanism is provided with a first rotating connection portion, the mounting mechanism is provided with a locking member, and the locking member is provided with a first clamping portion; a panel, the panel is provided with a second rotating connection portion and a second clamping portion, the panel is suitable for rotationally plugging with the first rotating connection portion at the second rotating connection portion and is suitable for clamping and locking with the first clamping portion at the second clamping portion after rotationally plugging, and the locking member is movable relative to the mounting mechanism to selectively unlock the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion.

[0005] According to the air conditioner of the embodiment of the utility model, the first rotating connection part and the second rotating connection part are rotationally plugged, and the first clamping part of the locking member and the second clamping part of the panel are clamped and locked, so that the panel and the mounting mechanism are relatively fixed, and the mounting mechanism can be movably installed on the face frame, and then the panel can be movably installed on the face frame. It has a simple structure, low setting cost, and is easy to install and disassemble, which can save later maintenance time and improve user experience, with better use effect and wider application range.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the air conditioner further includes: an elastic member, which is installed between the installation mechanism and the locking member, the locking member is suitable for moving along a first direction to unlock the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion, and the elastic member is used to apply an elastic force along a second direction to the locking member, and the first direction is opposite to the second direction.

[0007] According to the air conditioner of some embodiments of the utility model, the mounting mechanism forms an insertion space, and the locking member is suitable for being slidably inserted into the insertion space.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present invention, the locking member is provided with a third clamping portion, the mounting mechanism forms a limited stop surface, and the third clamping portion is suitable for clamping and stopping against the limited stop surface along the second direction after the locking member is inserted into the insertion space.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present utility model, there are two third clamping parts, and the two third clamping parts are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the locking member.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present invention, the plug-in space has an open side, the open side is configured to be open toward the outside of the face frame, the locking member is configured as a locking spring buckle, and at least a portion of the locking spring buckle is exposed at the open side toward the outside of the face frame.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the utility model, the elastic member is constructed as a spring, one of the mounting mechanism and the locking member is provided with a first limiting column and the other is provided with a limiting sleeve, the first limiting column and the limiting sleeve are distributed opposite to each other along the second direction, one end of the spring is sleeved outside the limiting column and the other end extends into the limiting sleeve.

[0012] According to the air conditioner of some embodiments of the utility model, a second limiting column is provided in the limiting sleeve, and the other end of the spring is sleeved outside the second limiting column.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the utility model, the face frame is provided with a first stop portion, the locking member is provided with a second stop portion, and the locking member is configured so that the second stop portion stops against the first stop portion after the first clamping portion is unlocked relative to the second clamping portion; wherein the pressing direction of the second stop portion and the first stop portion is the direction of the rotation axis around the second rotating connection portion.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the utility model, the mounting mechanism is further provided with a first plug-in positioning portion, and the panel is provided with a second plug-in positioning portion; the panel is suitable for being plugged and positioned with the first plug-in positioning portion at the second plug-in positioning portion after the second rotating connection portion is rotated and plugged with the first rotating connection portion.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present utility model, the second plug-in positioning portion and the second clamping portion are both located on the same side of the rotation axis of the second rotation connection portion.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the utility model, one of the first rotating connection part and the second rotating connection part is configured as a rotating shaft and the other is configured as having a rotating slot; wherein the rotating slot is formed with an open opening, and the rotating shaft is suitable for extending from the open opening into the rotating slot and being rotatable relative to the rotating slot.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the utility model, the mounting mechanism includes a mechanism beam plate and two connecting rods, the two connecting rods are spaced apart and distributed between the mechanism beam plate and the surface frame, the two ends of each connecting rod are rotatably connected to the mechanism beam plate and the surface frame respectively, the mechanism beam plate is provided with the first rotating connection portion, and the locking member is movably mounted on the mechanism beam plate.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present invention, one of the two connecting rods is configured as an active rod and the other is configured as a driven rod, and the active rod is dynamically connected to the driving member.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present invention, the face frame has an air outlet, and the mounting mechanism is suitable for driving the panel to switch between a plurality of working positions when it moves relative to the face frame; wherein the panel is used to close the air outlet when it is in at least one of the plurality of working positions.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 The explosion of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 2 The explosion of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 3 The partial structure of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0026] Figure 5 A partial cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0027] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 ;

[0028] Figure 7 A partial cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 ;

[0029] Figure 8 The partial structure of the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0030] Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mechanism beam plate according to the embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0031] Fig.10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mechanism beam plate according to the embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0032] Fig.11 The structure of the locking member according to the embodiment of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0033] Fig.12 The structure of the locking member according to the embodiment of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0034] Fig.13 is a cross-sectional view of a locking member according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0035] Fig.14 is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model Figure 3 ;

[0036] Fig.15 is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model Figure 4 ;

[0037] Fig.16 It is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0038] Reference numerals:

[0039] air conditioner 100,

[0040] Surface frame 1, first stopper 11, air outlet 12, end cover 13,

[0041] Installation mechanism 2, mechanism beam plate 21, first rotation connection part 211, plug-in space 212, through hole 2121, limit stop surface 213, first limit column 214, first plug-in positioning part 215, connecting rod 22,

[0042] The locking member 3, the first clamping portion 31, the elastic member 32, the third clamping portion 33, the limiting sleeve 34, the second limiting column 341, the second stop portion 35,

[0043] Panel 4, second rotating connection portion 41, open mouth 411, second clamping portion 42, second plug-in positioning portion 43,

[0044] Air guide member 51 , air flow driving member 52 , display panel 53 , heat exchanger 54 , driver 55 , air inlet grille 56 , and air guide channel 57 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] 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 only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0046] In the description of the present utility model, it is necessary to understand that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0047] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" 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 indirectly connected 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.

[0048] Reference below Figure 1-Figure 16 Description The air conditioner 100 according to the embodiment of the utility model has a simple structure, low installation cost, and is easy to install and disassemble, which can save later maintenance time and improve user experience.

[0049] like Figure 1-Figure 16 As shown, the air conditioner 100 according to the embodiment of the utility model includes: a face frame 1, a mounting mechanism 2 and a panel 4.

[0050] The mounting mechanism 2 can be movably mounted on the face frame 1, and is provided with a first rotating connection portion 211. The mounting mechanism 2 is provided with a locking member 3, and the locking member 3 is provided with a first clamping portion 31. The panel 4 is provided with a second rotating connection portion 41 and a second clamping portion 42. The panel 4 is suitable for being rotatably plugged with the first rotating connection portion 211 at the second rotating connection portion 41 and is suitable for being clamped and locked with the first clamping portion 31 at the second clamping portion 42 after rotational plugging. The locking member 3 is movable relative to the mounting mechanism 2 to selectively unlock the first clamping portion 31 and the second clamping portion 42.

[0051] The air conditioner 100 is an air conditioner, which is a unit used to provide air temperature change processing for a space area (generally closed). The function of the air conditioner 100 is to adjust the temperature, humidity, cleanliness and air flow rate of the air in the room (or closed space, area) by producing cold air or hot air to meet the requirements of human comfort or process.

[0052] Specifically, the air conditioner 100 is provided with a face frame 1, an end cover 13 and a panel 4, etc., for installing the parts required for the operation of the air conditioner 100, supporting and protecting the internal parts, and being able to be installed with the outside, etc., the end cover 13 is provided with two, and the two end covers 13 are respectively installed on both sides of the face frame 1, and the air conditioner 100 is also provided with a mounting mechanism 2, the mounting mechanism 2 is installed on the face frame 1, and is movable relative to the face frame 1, the mounting mechanism 2 is provided with a first rotating connection part 211, and the panel 4 is provided with a second rotating connection part 41, such as Figure 2 and Figure 9-10 As shown, the first rotating connection part 211 can be set as a rotating shaft, the second clamping part 42 can be set as a rotating slot, and the first rotating connection part 211 can be rotatably plugged with the second rotating connection part 41, that is, the first rotating connection part 211 and the second rotating connection part 41 can be set as the first rotating connection part 211 rotatably plugged into the second rotating connection part 41, or can be set as the second rotating connection part 41 rotatably plugged into the first rotating connection part 211, so that the panel 4 can be connected to the mounting mechanism 2.

[0053] Furthermore, the mounting mechanism 2 is provided with a locking member 3, the locking member 3 is provided with a first clamping portion 31, and the panel 4 is provided with a second clamping portion 42, such as Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown, the first clamping portion 31 can be set as a buckle, and the second clamping portion 42 can be set as a clamping groove. In actual use, the first clamping portion 31 can also be set as a clamping protrusion, etc., and the second clamping portion 42 can also be set as a stop plane, etc. The first clamping portion 31 can be clamped and locked with the second clamping portion 42, that is, when the first rotating connection portion 211 of the mounting mechanism 2 and the second rotating connection portion 41 of the panel 4 are rotated and plugged, the first clamping portion 31 of the locking member 3 can be clamped and locked with the second clamping portion 42 of the panel 4, so that the panel 4 and the mounting mechanism 2 are relatively fixed, and the locking member 3 can be relative to the mounting mechanism 2. The first clamping part 31 and the second clamping part 42 are movable, so that the first clamping part 31 and the second clamping part 42 are selectively locked, that is, when the panel 4 needs to be fixedly connected to the mounting mechanism 2, the locking member 3 can be moved to lock the first clamping part 31 and the second clamping part 42, so that the panel 4 is fixed relative to the mounting mechanism 2; when the panel 4 needs to be separated from the mounting mechanism 2, the locking member 3 can be moved to unlock the first clamping part 31 and the second clamping part 42, so that the panel 4 is detachable relative to the mounting mechanism 2, which is convenient for installation and disassembly, can save later maintenance time, is easy to clean, and can improve user experience.

[0054] According to the air conditioner 100 of the embodiment of the utility model, by rotating and plugging the first rotating connection part 211 with the second rotating connection part 41, and locking the first clamping part 31 of the locking member 3 with the second clamping part 42 of the panel 4, the panel 4 and the mounting mechanism 2 are relatively fixed, and the mounting mechanism 2 can be movably installed on the face frame 1, so that the panel 4 can be movably installed on the face frame 1. It has a simple structure, low setting cost, and is easy to install and disassemble, which can save later maintenance time, and can improve user experience, with better use effect and wider application range.

[0055] In some embodiments, the air conditioner 100 also includes: an elastic member 32, which is installed between the mounting mechanism 2 and the locking member 3, and the locking member 3 is suitable for moving along a first direction to unlock the first clamping portion 31 and the second clamping portion 42, and the elastic member 32 is used to apply an elastic force along a second direction to the locking member 3, and the first direction is opposite to the second direction.

[0056] Specifically, Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the air conditioner 100 is also provided with an elastic member 32, and the elastic member 32 can be set to a structure such as a spring, and the elastic member 32 is arranged between the mounting mechanism 2 and the locking member 3. The elastic member 32 can apply an elastic force to the locking member 3, and the elastic force is opposite to the movement direction therebetween, that is, the movement direction of the locking member 3 is set to a first direction, and the direction of action of the elastic force is set to a second direction, and the first direction is opposite to the second direction.

[0057] Furthermore, when the panel 4 is connected to the mounting mechanism 2, the locking member 3 can be moved along the first direction, thereby rotating and plugging the first rotating connection part 211 of the mounting mechanism 2 and the second rotating connection part 41 of the panel 4, and the elastic member 32 can apply an elastic force along the second direction to the locking member 3, thereby pushing the locking member 3 to move in the opposite direction, so that the first clamping part 31 of the locking member 3 and the second clamping part 42 of the panel 4 are clamped and locked, thereby making the panel 4 and the mounting mechanism 2 relatively fixed, and when the panel 4 is separated from the mounting mechanism 2, a force along the first direction can be applied to the locking member 3, so that the locking member 3 moves along the first direction until the first clamping part 31 and the second clamping part 42 are unlocked, thereby rotating and separating the first rotating connection part 211 of the mounting mechanism 2 and the second rotating connection part 41 of the panel 4 to separate the panel 4 and the mounting mechanism 2, and when the first clamping part 31 and the second clamping part 42 are unlocked, the locking member 3 can be reset along the second direction under the action of the elastic force, and the operation is convenient.

[0058] In some embodiments, the mounting mechanism 2 is formed with an insertion space 212, and the locking member 3 is suitable for being slidably inserted into the insertion space 212. Figure 8-Figure 10 As shown, the locking member 3 can be movably installed on the mounting mechanism 2, and the mounting mechanism 2 is provided with an insertion space 212, the shape of the insertion space 212 matches the locking member 3, the locking member 3 is installed in the insertion space 212, and the locking member 3 can slide along the first direction and the second direction relative to the insertion space 212, so that the first clamping portion 31 of the locking member 3 can be selectively locked or unlocked with the second clamping portion 42 of the panel 4, and the insertion space 212 is provided on the mounting mechanism 2, when the panel 4 is fixedly connected to the mounting mechanism 2, the panel 4 can shield the mounting mechanism 2, thereby improving the connection reliability.

[0059] In some embodiments, the locking member 3 is provided with a third clamping portion 33 , and the mounting mechanism 2 forms a limited stop surface 213 . The third clamping portion 33 is suitable for clamping and abutting against the limited stop surface 213 along the second direction after the locking member 3 is inserted into the insertion space 212 .

[0060] Specifically, the mounting mechanism 2 is provided with a locking member 3, so that the panel 4 and the mounting mechanism 2 can be relatively fixedly connected, and the locking member 3 is provided with a third clamping portion 33, such as Figure 9-13As shown, the third clamping portion 33 can be set as a buckle, and in actual use, the third clamping portion 33 can also be set as a clamping protrusion, etc. The third clamping portion 33 is arranged at the end of the locking member 3 facing the plug-in space 212. When the locking member 3 is plugged into the plug-in space 212 of the mounting mechanism 2, the elastic member 32 can apply an elastic force along the second direction to the locking member 3, thereby causing the locking member 3 to have a movement tendency along the second direction, and the mounting mechanism 2 is provided with a limited stop surface 213. When the elastic member 32 applies an elastic force along the second direction to the locking member 3, the third clamping portion 33 can stop at the limited stop surface 213 of the mounting mechanism 2, thereby preventing the locking member 3 from being separated from the plug-in space 212 due to the elastic force applied by the elastic member 32, thereby improving the connection reliability.

[0061] In some embodiments, there are two third clamping portions 33 , and the two third clamping portions 33 are symmetrically distributed on two sides of the locking member 3 .

[0062] Specifically, Figure 11-Figure 12 As shown, the locking member 3 is provided with a third clamping portion 33, and the third clamping portion 33 is provided at the end of the locking member 3 facing the insertion space 212, and two third clamping portions 33 are provided, and the two third clamping portions 33 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the locking member 3, and the mounting mechanism 2 is also correspondingly provided with two limit stop surfaces 213, and the positions of the two limit stop surfaces 213 correspond to the two third clamping portions 33, so that the two third clamping portions 33 can respectively stop at the two limit stop surfaces 213, when the elastic member 32 applies an elastic force along the second direction to the locking member 3 The two third clamping parts 33 can respectively stop at the two limit stop surfaces 213 of the installation mechanism 2, which can prevent the locking member 3 from being separated from the insertion space 212, thereby improving the connection reliability. When the third clamping part 33 stops at the limit stop surface 213, the limit stop surface 213 can apply a reaction force to the third clamping part 33. The third clamping parts 33 are set to be symmetrically distributed on both sides of the locking member 3, so that the reaction forces on both sides of the locking member 3 are the same, thereby preventing one side of the locking member 3 from being subjected to excessive force, resulting in deformation, breakage and other problems, and extending the service life of the locking member 3.

[0063] In some embodiments, the insertion space 212 has an open side, the open side is configured to be open toward the outside of the face frame 1 , the locking member 3 is configured as a locking spring buckle, and at least a portion of the locking spring buckle is exposed toward the outside of the face frame 1 at the open side.

[0064] Specifically, Figure 8-Figure 10As shown, the installation mechanism 2 is provided with an insertion space 212, and the locking member 3 is movably installed in the insertion space 212, and can slide along the first direction and the second direction relative to the insertion space 212, and the insertion space 212 is provided with an open side, and the open side of the insertion space 212 is set to be open toward the outside of the face frame 1, and the locking member 3 is set to be a locking spring buckle, and the locking spring buckle is locked or unlocked with the second clamping portion 42 of the panel 4, so that the panel 4 can be selectively connected to the installation mechanism 2, and the panel 4 is set on the side of the installation mechanism 2 away from the face frame 1, and at least a part of the locking spring buckle is set to be exposed on the open side toward the outside of the face frame 1, so that at least a part of the locking spring buckle can be locked or unlocked with the second clamping portion 42 of the panel 4, so that the panel 4 can be selectively connected to the installation mechanism 2, and the panel 4 can close the open side of the insertion space 212 to avoid accidental touch and the like, thereby improving the connection reliability.

[0065] In some embodiments, the elastic member 32 is constructed as a spring, one of the mounting mechanism 2 and the locking member 3 is provided with a first limiting column 214 and the other is provided with a limiting sleeve 34, the first limiting column 214 and the limiting sleeve 34 are distributed opposite each other along the second direction, one end of the spring is sleeved outside the limiting column and the other end extends into the limiting sleeve 34.

[0066] Specifically, Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, an elastic member 32 is provided between the locking member 3 and the mounting mechanism 2, and the elastic member 32 can be set as a spring, and one of the mounting mechanism 2 and the locking member 3 is provided with a first limiting column 214 and the other is provided with a limiting sleeve 34, that is, the mounting mechanism 2 can be provided with a first limiting column 214 and the locking member 3 can be provided with a limiting sleeve 34, or the mounting mechanism 2 can be provided with a limiting sleeve 34 and the locking member 3 can be provided with a first limiting column 214. In this embodiment, the first limiting column 214 is provided on the mounting mechanism 2, and the limiting sleeve 3 4 is arranged on the locking member 3, one end of the spring is sleeved outside the limiting column, and the other end extends into the limiting sleeve 34, so that the first limiting column 214 and the limiting sleeve 34 can limit the spring, and the first limiting column 214 and the limiting sleeve 34 are arranged opposite to each other along the second direction, that is, the spring is extended along the second direction, so that the direction of the elastic force generated when the spring is reset is the second direction, and then the locking member 3 can move along the second direction under the elastic force of the elastic member 32, so that the elastic member 32 is reset, which is more convenient to use.

[0067] In some embodiments, a second limiting column 341 is disposed in the limiting sleeve 34, and the other end of the spring is sleeved outside the second limiting column 341. Figure 8-Figure 13As shown, the mounting mechanism 2 is provided with a first limiting column 214, the locking member 3 is provided with a limiting sleeve 34, and a second limiting column 341 is provided in the limiting sleeve 34, one end of the spring is sleeved outside the first limiting column 214, and the other end is sleeved outside the second limiting column 341, and the first limiting column 214 and the second limiting column 341 are distributed opposite to each other along the second direction, so that the locking member 3 can move along the second direction under the elastic force of the elastic member 32 to reset the elastic member 32, which is more convenient to use, and one end of the spring is provided between the limiting sleeve 34 and the second limiting column 341, that is, part of the spring is located between the limiting sleeve 34 and the second limiting column 341, which can provide limiting support for the spring to avoid the situation where the spring is too long and causes bending in the middle, thereby improving reliability and extending the service life of the spring.

[0068] In some embodiments, the face frame 1 is provided with a first stop portion 11 , and the locking member 3 is provided with a second stop portion 35 . The locking member 3 is configured such that the second stop portion 35 stops against the first stop portion 11 after the first clamping portion 31 is unlocked relative to the second clamping portion 42 .

[0069] Specifically, the face frame 1 is provided with a first stopper 11, and the insertion space 212 of the mounting mechanism 2 is provided with a through hole 2121, the through hole 2121 is located on a side of the insertion space 212 away from the open side, the first stopper 11 can partially extend into the through hole 2121, and the locking member 3 is provided with a second stopper 35, the portion of the first stopper 11 of the face frame 1 extending into the through hole 2121 can cooperate with the second stopper 35, so as to stop against the first stopper 11 after the first clamping portion 31 is unlocked relative to the second clamping portion 42, so as to limit the moving distance of the locking member 3 in the first direction, avoid excessive force applied to the elastic member 32, and extend the service life of the elastic member 32, and as Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the first stop portion 11 can be configured as a buckle or the like, and the second stop portion 35 can be configured as a slot or the like.

[0070] Among them, the pressing direction of the second stop portion 35 and the first stop portion 11 is the direction of the rotation axis around the second rotating connection portion 41, that is, when the locking member 3 moves to the first clamping portion 31 and the second clamping portion 42 to unlock, the first rotating connection portion 211 and the second rotating connection portion 41 can rotate relative to each other to separate the panel 4 from the mounting mechanism 2, and at this time, the second stop portion 35 and the first stop portion 11 can be pressed along the direction of the rotation axis around the second rotating connection portion 41 to prevent the locking member 3 from detaching from the mounting mechanism 2, thereby ensuring the reliability of the connection between the locking member 3 and the mounting mechanism 2.

[0071] In some embodiments, the mounting mechanism 2 is further provided with a first plug-in positioning portion 215, and the panel 4 is provided with a second plug-in positioning portion 43. The panel 4 is suitable for being plugged and positioned with the first plug-in positioning portion 215 at the second plug-in positioning portion 43 after the second rotating connection portion 41 is rotated and plugged with the first rotating connection portion 211.

[0072] Specifically, Figure 1-Figure 2 and Figure 8-Figure 9 As shown, the mounting mechanism 2 is further provided with a first plug-in positioning portion 215, and the panel 4 is provided with a second plug-in positioning portion 43. One of the first plug-in positioning portion 215 and the second plug-in positioning portion 43 can be set as a plug-in slot, and the other can be set as a plug-in board, that is, the first plug-in positioning portion 215 is set as a plug-in slot, and the second plug-in positioning portion 43 is set as a plug-in board, or the first plug-in positioning portion 215 is set as a plug-in board, and the second plug-in positioning portion 43 is set as a plug-in slot. In this embodiment, the first plug-in positioning portion 215 is set as a plug-in slot, the second plug-in positioning portion 43 is set as a plug-in board, and the first plug-in positioning portion 215 and the second plug-in positioning portion 43 can be plugged and matched, that is, when the second rotating connecting portion 41 is rotated and plugged with the first rotating connecting portion 211, the second plug-in positioning portion 43 can be plugged and positioned with the first plug-in positioning portion 215, thereby fixing the panel 4 to the mounting mechanism 2, making the connection more precise and saving installation time.

[0073] In some embodiments, the second plug-in positioning portion 43 and the second clamping portion 42 are both located on the same side of the rotation axis of the second rotating connecting portion 41. Figure 2 As shown, the panel 4 is provided with a second plug-in positioning portion 43, a second clamping portion 42 and a second rotating connection portion 41. The second rotating connection portion 41 can be rotatably plugged with the first rotating connection portion 211 of the mounting mechanism 2, and after the rotational plugging is completed, the second plug-in positioning portion 43 can be plugged and positioned with the first plug-in positioning portion 215, and the second clamping portion 42 can be locked with the first clamping portion 31, thereby fixing the panel 4 to the mounting mechanism 2. The second plug-in positioning portion 43 and the second clamping portion 42 are both arranged on the same side of the rotation axis of the second rotating connection portion 41, which facilitates the rotational plugging of the second rotating connection portion 41 and saves installation time.

[0074] In some embodiments, one of the first rotating connection portion 211 and the second rotating connection portion 41 is configured as a rotating shaft and the other is configured to have a rotating slot.

[0075] Specifically, Figure 2 and Figure 9-10As shown, one of the first rotating connection part 211 and the second rotating connection part 41 is configured as a rotating shaft and the other is configured to have a rotating slot, that is, the first rotating connection part 211 can be configured as a rotating shaft and the second rotating connection part 41 can be configured as a rotating slot, or the first rotating connection part 211 can be configured as a rotating slot and the second rotating connection part 41 can be configured as a rotating shaft. In this embodiment, the first rotating connection part 211 is configured as a rotating shaft and the second rotating connection part 41 is configured as a rotating slot.

[0076] Among them, the rotating slot is formed with an open mouth 411, and the rotating shaft is suitable for extending from the open mouth 411 into the rotating slot and can rotate relative to the rotating slot, that is, the second rotating connection part 41 is formed with an open mouth 411. When the panel 4 is connected to the installation mechanism 2, the rotating shaft can be placed in the rotating slot through the open mouth 411, and then the rotating shaft can be rotated relative to the rotating slot, so that the second plug-in positioning part 43 of the panel 4 is plugged and positioned with the first plug-in positioning part 215 of the installation mechanism 2, and the second clamping part 42 of the panel 4 is locked with the first clamping part 31 of the locking member 3, so that the panel 4 is fixedly connected to the installation mechanism 2, making the connection more convenient and saving installation time.

[0077] In some embodiments, the mounting mechanism 2 includes a mechanism beam plate 21 and two connecting rods 22, the two connecting rods 22 are spaced apart and distributed between the mechanism beam plate 21 and the face frame 1, the two ends of each connecting rod 22 are rotatably connected to the mechanism beam plate 21 and the face frame 1 respectively, the mechanism beam plate 21 is provided with a first rotating connection portion 211, and the locking member 3 is movably mounted on the mechanism beam plate 21.

[0078] Specifically, Figure 3 and Figure 14-15 As shown, the mounting mechanism 2 is movably connected to the face frame 1, and the mounting mechanism 2 is provided with a mechanism beam plate 21 and two connecting rods 22. The mechanism beam plate 21 is provided as a plate-like structure, and a first rotating connection portion 211 is provided at one end of the mechanism beam plate 21. The first rotating connection portion 211 can be rotatably plugged with the second rotating connection portion 41. The mechanism beam plate 21 is provided with an insertion space 212. The locking member 3 can be installed in the insertion space 212, and can slide relative to the insertion space 212 along the first direction and the second direction.

[0079] Furthermore, one end of the two connecting rods 22 is rotatably connected to the side of the mechanism beam plate 21 facing away from the panel 4, the two connecting rods 22 are spaced apart and distributed between the mechanism beam plate 21 and the face frame 1, and the other ends of the two connecting rods 22 are rotatably connected to the face frame 1, so that the mechanism beam plate 21 can be movable relative to the face frame 1 through the two connecting rods 22, and when the face panel 4 is fixedly connected to the mechanism beam plate 21, the face panel 4 can be movable relative to the face frame 1 through the mounting mechanism 2, thereby improving the flexibility of use.

[0080] In some embodiments, one of the two connecting rods 22 is constructed as an active rod and the other is constructed as a driven rod. The active rod is dynamically connected to the driving member. One end of the two connecting rods 22 is rotationally connected to the side of the mechanism beam plate 21 away from the panel 4, and the other end of the two connecting rods 22 is rotatably connected to the face frame 1. One of the two connecting rods 22 is constructed as an active rod and the other is constructed as a driven rod. The active rod can be dynamically connected to the driver 55. The driver 55 can be set as a driving motor, etc., and can then drive the active rod to rotate, thereby driving the driven rod to move, so that the mechanism beam plate 21 is movable relative to the face frame 1, satisfying the different functions of the air conditioner 100 and having a wider range of applications.

[0081] In some embodiments, the face frame 1 has an air outlet 12, and the mounting mechanism 2 is suitable for driving the panel 4 to switch between multiple working positions when it moves relative to the face frame 1, wherein the panel 4 is used to close the air outlet 12 when it is in at least one of the multiple working positions.

[0082] Specifically, 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the face frame 1 is provided with an air outlet 12, and an air guide channel 57 is formed inside the air conditioner 100. The air flow can flow in the air guide channel 57, and the air guide channel 57 can limit the flow direction of the air flow so that the air flow flows toward the air outlet 12. The air conditioner 100 is provided with an air flow driving component 52 for conveying the air flow toward the air guide channel 57. The air flow driving component 52 can convey the air flow toward the air guide channel 57 by rotation or the like, so that the flowing gas can be discharged from the air guide channel 57 to the air outlet 12, and then discharged to the outside through the air outlet 12. The air conditioner 100 is also provided with an air inlet grille 56 and a heat exchanger 54 to realize the functions of the air conditioner 100 such as cooling or heating the outside.

[0083] Furthermore, the mounting mechanism 2 is adapted to drive the panel 4 to switch between a plurality of working positions when it moves relative to the face frame 1, such as Fig.14 As shown, the air conditioner 100 is in the off state at this time, and the panel 4 can be used to close the air outlet 12, such as Fig.15 As shown, at this time, the air conditioner 100 is in a windless mode, and the driver 55 is running, driving the active rod to move, and then driving the driven rod to move, so that the installation mechanism 2 drives the panel 4 to move to the first gear relative to the face frame 1, and the wind guide plate can guide the airflow in the wind guide channel 57, and can guide the airflow to the panel 4. The panel 4 is provided with a plurality of micropores, which can disperse the airflow to avoid direct wind blowing, thereby improving the user experience, and the installation mechanism 2 can drive the panel 4 to move to the second gear relative to the face frame 1, that is, the panel 4 moves to the air outlet 12 is fully opened. At this time, the cooling mode and heating mode of the air conditioner 100 can be realized through the wind guide member 51, and the panel 4 is also provided with a display panel 53 to meet more user needs.

[0084] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", 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.

[0085] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: Face frame; A mounting mechanism, wherein the mounting mechanism can be movably mounted on the face frame, the mounting mechanism is provided with a first rotating connection portion, the mounting mechanism is provided with a locking member, and the locking member is provided with a first clamping portion; A panel, wherein the panel is provided with a second rotating connection portion and a second clamping portion, the panel is suitable for being rotationally connected with the first rotating connection portion at the second rotating connection portion and is suitable for being clamped and locked with the first clamping portion at the second clamping portion after rotational connection, and the locking member is movable relative to the mounting mechanism to selectively unlock the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: An elastic member, wherein the elastic member is installed between the installation mechanism and the locking member, the locking member is suitable for moving along a first direction to unlock the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion, and the elastic member is used to apply an elastic force along a second direction to the locking member, and the first direction is opposite to the second direction.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that: The installation mechanism forms an insertion space, and the locking member is suitable for being slidably inserted into the insertion space.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking member is provided with a third clamping portion, the mounting mechanism forms a limited stop surface, and the third clamping portion is suitable for clamping and abutting against the limited stop surface along the second direction after the locking member is inserted into the insertion space.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that: There are two third clamping portions, and the two third clamping portions are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the locking member.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that: The insertion space has an open side, which is configured to be open toward the outside of the surface frame. The locking member is configured as a locking spring buckle, and at least a portion of the locking spring buckle is exposed toward the outside of the surface frame at the open side.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic member is constructed as a spring, one of the mounting mechanism and the locking member is provided with a first limiting column and the other is provided with a limiting sleeve, the first limiting column and the limiting sleeve are distributed opposite to each other along the second direction, one end of the spring is sleeved outside the limiting column and the other end extends into the limiting sleeve.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that: A second limiting column is arranged inside the limiting sleeve, and the other end of the spring is sleeved outside the second limiting column.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The face frame is provided with a first stopper, the locking member is provided with a second stopper, and the locking member is configured so that the second stopper abuts against the first stopper after the first clamping portion is unlocked relative to the second clamping portion; Wherein, the pressing direction of the second stop portion and the first stop portion is the direction around the rotation axis of the second rotating connection portion.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting mechanism is also provided with a first plug-in positioning portion, and the panel is provided with a second plug-in positioning portion; The panel is suitable for being plugged and positioned with the first plugging and positioning portion at the second plugging and positioning portion after the second rotating connecting portion is rotatably plugged with the first rotating connecting portion.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 10, characterized in that: The second plug-in positioning portion and the second clamping portion are both located on the same side of the rotation axis of the second rotation connection portion.

12. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: One of the first rotating connection part and the second rotating connection part is configured as a rotating shaft and the other is configured to have a rotating slot; The rotating slot is formed with an open opening, and the rotating shaft is suitable for extending from the open opening into the rotating slot and is rotatable relative to the rotating slot.

13. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that: The mounting mechanism includes a mechanism beam plate and two connecting rods, the two connecting rods are spaced apart and distributed between the mechanism beam plate and the face frame, the two ends of each connecting rod are rotatably connected to the mechanism beam plate and the face frame respectively, the mechanism beam plate is provided with the first rotating connection portion, and the locking member is movably mounted on the mechanism beam plate.

14. The air conditioner according to claim 13, characterized in that: One of the two connecting rods is configured as an active rod and the other is configured as a driven rod, and the active rod is power-connected to the drive member.

15. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that: The face frame has an air outlet, and the mounting mechanism is suitable for driving the panel to switch between multiple working positions when it moves relative to the face frame; Wherein, the panel is used to close the air outlet when it is in at least one of the multiple working positions.