Electric control box structure of modular air conditioner

By adopting hidden hinge connection and folded edge design in the module air conditioning electrical control box, the problem of low waterproof performance of the electrical control box is solved, and higher waterproof effect and convenient maintenance are achieved, extending the service life of the equipment.

CN222278824UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-31广东申菱热储科技有限公司
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Application Number
CN202420894813.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-26
Publication Date
2024-12-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-26

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Technical Problem

The existing module air conditioning electronic control box has low waterproof performance and is inconvenient to disassemble and assemble, making rainwater easy to seep into the equipment, causing damage to the equipment and difficulty in maintenance.

Method used

A hidden hinge is used to connect the box body and the box door, and a first fold and the second fold are arranged at the connection to form a waterproof fold to block rainwater. At the same time, a heat dissipation window and a waterproof sponge are arranged on the box door to improve waterproofing Effective and convenient maintenance and waterproof through folded edge design and screw hole layout.

Benefits of technology

It improves the waterproof performance of the electronic control box, avoids rainwater seepage, facilitates the maintenance and repair of the electronic control module, and extends the service life of the equipment.

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Abstract

The electric control box structure of the modular air conditioner comprises a box body and a box door which are connected through a hidden hinge, the box body is provided with a first folding edge, the box door is provided with a second folding edge, and the first folding edge and the second folding edge are matched with each other so as to be used for conducting waterproof treatment on the connecting position of the box body and the box door. According to the electric control box structure of the modular air conditioner, the box door and the box body are connected through the hidden hinge, the box door can be conveniently opened to maintain the electric control module, and the waterproof performance of the box door is improved; rainwater is blocked outside through mutual cooperation of the first folding edge and the second folding edge, the rainwater is prevented from permeating into the box body from the joint of the box body and the box door, and the advantage of improving the waterproof performance of the electric control box is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of modular air conditioners, in particular to an electric control box structure of a modular air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] The outdoor unit of the modular air-conditioning unit is generally installed outdoors, and an electric control module is provided in the outdoor unit, which is used to realize the connection and control with the indoor unit. The electric control module is an important module for the operation of the air conditioner. Once damaged, the unit will not be able to start. If rainwater penetrates into the unit on rainy days, it will seriously affect the life and safety of the air conditioner. Therefore, the electric control module is generally integrated in an electric control box, and a detachable box cover is provided to facilitate the maintenance and repair of the electric control module. The existing electric control box and the box cover are usually connected together via a snap-on structure or screws. Although such a connection structure is convenient for waterproofing, it is inconvenient to disassemble. When the box cover is set as a box door that can be opened independently, the waterproofing is usually only effective when the box door is closed. When the box door needs to be opened after the electric control box is wet, the rainwater remaining on the electric control box will still drip into the electric control box, and the overall waterproofing effect is not ideal.

[0003] It can be seen that the existing technology still needs to be improved and enhanced. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an electric control box structure for a modular air conditioner, aiming to solve the technical problems in the prior art that the electric control box has low waterproof performance and the box cover is inconvenient to disassemble and assemble.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] An electric control box structure for a modular air conditioner, comprising: a box body and a box door connected via a hidden hinge, the box body being provided with a first folded edge, the box door being provided with a second folded edge, the first folded edge and the second folded edge cooperating with each other to perform waterproof treatment on the connection between the box body and the box door.

[0007] The electrical control box structure of the modular air conditioner, wherein the box body includes a top plate, a bottom plate, a back plate, a left plate and a right plate, the three sides of the top plate are respectively connected to the back plate, the left plate and the right plate, the three sides of the bottom plate are respectively connected to the back plate, the left plate and the right plate, and the first folded edge is formed by bending outward from the free side of the top plate.

[0008] The electric control box structure of the modular air conditioner is as follows: the three sides of the top plate without the first folded edge are all provided with waterproof folded edges bent inwardly; the side of the bottom plate close to the box door is provided with a third folded edge bent outwardly, and the three sides of the bottom plate without the third folded edge are also provided with waterproof folded edges bent inwardly; the waterproof folded edges are used to waterproof the connections between the top plate and the bottom plate and the back plate, the left plate and the right plate respectively.

[0009] The electric control box structure of the modular air conditioner, wherein the left side panel and the right side panel are respectively provided with a plurality of heat dissipation windows, and the plurality of heat dissipation windows are arranged from top to bottom.

[0010] The electrical control box structure of the modular air conditioner, wherein the box body also includes a mounting plate, the mounting plate includes a connecting bottom plate for connecting the top plate, the connecting bottom plate is bent to provide a connecting side plate, the connecting side plate is bent to provide a shielding plate, the connecting side plate is provided with a plurality of screw holes, the plurality of screw holes are used to install screws, a clearance space is provided between the shielding plate and the top plate, the clearance space is used for a human hand or a robot to pass through to screw the connecting side plate.

[0011] The electric control box structure of the modular air conditioner, wherein the mounting plate is further provided with a fourth folded edge, the fourth folded edge is connected to the shielding plate, and the fourth folded edge is further bent to provide a fifth folded edge.

[0012] The electric control box structure of the modular air conditioner is characterized in that the top plate is provided with a heat dissipation port, the heat dissipation port is a through hole in a long strip shape, and the heat dissipation port is used for ventilation and heat dissipation.

[0013] The electric control box structure of the modular air conditioner is provided with supporting feet at both ends of the bottom plate, and the supporting feet are used to support the box body and install the box body on the base of the unit.

[0014] Beneficial effects:

[0015] The utility model provides an electric control box structure of a modular air conditioner, comprising a box body and a box door connected via a hidden hinge, the box body is provided with a first folded edge, the box door is provided with a second folded edge, the first folded edge and the second folded edge cooperate with each other to waterproof the connection between the box body and the box door. The electric control box structure of the modular air conditioner adopts a hidden hinge to connect the box door and the box body, which is convenient for opening the box door to maintain and repair the electric control module, and improves the waterproof performance of the box door; by setting the first folded edge and the second folded edge to cooperate with each other to block rainwater outside, prevent rainwater from penetrating into the box body from the connection between the box body and the box door, and achieve the advantage of improving the waterproof performance of the electric control box. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1A schematic diagram of the main structure of the electric control box provided by the utility model with the box door opened;

[0017] Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the electric control box provided by the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the cutaway structure of the electric control box provided by the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 The utility model provides Figure 3 A is a partial enlarged schematic diagram of the middle part.

[0020] Reference numerals:

[0021] 1—Box body 11—First folded edge 12—Top plate

[0022] 13 - bottom plate 14 - back plate 15 - left side plate

[0023] 16—right side plate 17—waterproof fold 18—third fold

[0024] 19—heat dissipation window 10—heat dissipation outlet 101—heat dissipation hole

[0025] 102 - second water retaining edge 103 - water retaining groove 104 - water guide groove

[0026] 2—Box door 21—Second folding edge 22—First water retaining edge

[0027] 23—Waterproof sponge 24—Door lock 3—Hidden hinge

[0028] 4—Mounting plate 41—Connecting bottom plate 42—Connecting side plate

[0029] 43—shield plate 44—screw hole 45—space

[0030] 46—fourth folded edge 47—fifth folded edge 5—supporting foot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The utility model provides an electric control box structure of a modular air conditioner. In order to make the purpose, technical solution and effect of the utility model clearer and more specific, the utility model is further described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described here are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0032] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc. indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions 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 direction, and a specific direction structure and operation, and therefore, cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, "first" and "second" are only for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. 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, "multiple" means two or more.

[0033] See also Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the utility model provides an electric control box structure of a modular air conditioner, which includes: a box body 1 and a box door 2 connected via a hidden hinge 3, the box body 1 is provided with a first folding edge 11, and the box door 2 is provided with a second folding edge 21, and the first folding edge 11 and the second folding edge 21 cooperate with each other to waterproof the connection between the box body 1 and the box door 2. In this embodiment, there are two box doors 2, and the two box doors 2 are respectively connected to the front side of the left side plate 15 and the front side of the right side plate 16 via the hidden hinge 3 to form a double-door form; the box door 2 is provided with a door lock, and the door lock uses a conventional lock suitable for double doors. When the two box doors 2 are in the closed state, the two sides close to each other are locked by the door lock. There are no screws on the surface of the box body 1 and the box door 2, which can effectively prevent rainwater from wetting the screws and rusting, and also prevent rainwater from penetrating into the box body 1 from the screw holes, further improving the waterproof performance of the box body 1, and at the same time, the double-door box door 2 is convenient for maintenance and repair of the electric control module. The first folded edge 11 is formed by bending upward from the top plate 12 of the box body 1 near the box door 2, and the second folded edge 21 is formed by bending from the upper end of the box door 2 toward the direction of the box body 1. The first folded edge 11 and the top plate 12 are bent to form a water guide groove 104 with openings at both ends. The second folded edge 21 is blocked at the end of the first folded edge 11. When rainwater falls on the second folded edge 21, it will flow into the water guide groove 104 and finally be discharged from the openings at both ends. The second folded edge 21 blocks the rainwater to prevent it from falling into the gap between the box body 1 and the box door 2. The first folded edge 11 blocks the rainwater and prevents it from flowing into the gap between the box body 1 and the box door 2. The first folded edge 11 and the second folded edge 21 cooperate to play a waterproof role and a drainage role, so that rainwater does not stay on the electric control box for a long time.

[0034] See also Figure 1 to Figure 2As shown, the box body 1 includes a top plate 12, a bottom plate 13, a back plate 14, a left side plate 15 and a right side plate 16. The three sides of the top plate 12 are respectively connected to the back plate 14, the left side plate 15 and the right side plate 16. The three sides of the bottom plate 13 are respectively connected to the back plate 14, the left side plate 15 and the right side plate 16. The first folded edge 11 is formed by bending outward from the free side of the top plate 12. In this embodiment, the top plate 12 is connected to the back plate 14, the left side plate 15 and the right side plate 16 via a welding process; the back plate 14 and the bottom plate 13 are an integrated structure, the back plate 14 is formed by bending upward from the rear end of the bottom plate 13, and the left and right sides of the bottom plate 13 are respectively welded to the left side plate 15 and the right side plate 16.

[0035] See also Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the three sides of the top plate 12 without the first folded edge 11 are all provided with inwardly bent waterproof folded edges 17, and the waterproof folded edges 17 cover the upper ends of the back plate 14, the left plate 15 and the right plate 16, and are fully welded through a welding process, so as to improve the waterproof performance of the box body 1; the side of the bottom plate 13 close to the box door 2 is provided with an outwardly bent third folded edge 18, and the third folded edge 18 is used to prevent rainwater from falling on the bottom from splashing into the box from the bottom connecting gap between the box body 1 and the box door 2, and the three sides of the bottom plate 13 without the third folded edge 18 are also provided with inwardly bent waterproof folded edges 17; the waterproof folded edges 17 are used to waterproof the connection between the top plate 12 and the bottom plate 13 and the back plate 14, the left plate 15 and the right plate 16 respectively. In this embodiment, the bottom plate 13 and the back plate 14 are an integrated structure, so there is no waterproof folding edge 17 on the rear side of the bottom plate 13, and the waterproof folding edges 17 on the left and right sides respectively cover the bottom ends of the left plate 15 and the right plate 16, and are fully welded through a welding process. The connection between the back plate 14 and the left plate 15 and the right plate 16 is also provided with waterproof folding edges 17 and fully welded, thereby improving the waterproof effect of the box body 1. The back plate 14 is provided with a plurality of heat dissipation holes 101 for discharging heat from the box body 1 near the top plate 12, and the aperture of the heat dissipation hole 101 is preferably 5 mm, which can prevent mosquitoes from entering the box body 1.

[0036] Further, from Figure 1 , Figure 3It can be seen that the other three sides of the box door 2 without the second folding edge 21 are all provided with a first water retaining edge 22 bent inwardly, and the inner side surrounded by the first water retaining edge 22 and the second folding edge 21 is affixed with a waterproof sponge 23, and the left side plate 15 and the right side plate 16 are both provided with a second water retaining edge 102 bent outwardly on the side close to the box door 2, and the second water retaining edge 102 can cooperate with the first water retaining edge 22 on the left and right sides of the box door 2 to block water; when the box door 2 is closed, the gap between the two box doors 2 is shielded by a longitudinal water retaining groove 103, and the water retaining groove 103 is connected to the water guide groove 104, and the first water retaining edges 22 of the two box doors 2 close to each other are accommodated in the water retaining groove 103, and the groove walls on both sides of the water retaining groove 103 are also provided with a second water retaining edge 102, and the water retaining groove 103 can not only drain the accumulated water in the water guide groove 104, but also block the gap between the two box doors 2, thereby further improving the waterproof performance of the electric control box. The two box doors 2 are also provided with door locks 24 , which are conventional locks suitable for double doors. The door locks 24 can lock the box doors 2 by contacting with the back of the water retaining groove 103 .

[0037] See also Figure 2 As shown, the left side plate 15 and the right side plate 16 are respectively provided with a plurality of heat dissipation windows 19, which are arranged from top to bottom, and the heat dissipation windows 19 are used to discharge the heat generated by the electrical components in the box body 1 to the outside of the box body 1. In this embodiment, the heat dissipation windows 19 are provided with window eaves, which are formed by protruding outward from the upper part of the heat dissipation windows 19 and covering the heat dissipation windows 19, and the lower end of the window eaves is flush with or lower than the lower part of the heat dissipation windows 19, and the window eaves can prevent rainwater from entering the box body 1 from the heat dissipation windows 19.

[0038] See also Figure 3 to Figure 4As shown, the box body 1 also includes a mounting plate 4 for mounting the box body 1 to the cross beam of the unit, the mounting plate 4 includes a connecting bottom plate 41 for connecting the top plate 12, the connecting bottom plate 41 is bent to provide a connecting side plate 42, the connecting side plate 42 is bent to provide a shielding plate 43, the connecting side plate 42 is provided with a plurality of screw holes 44, the plurality of screw holes 44 are used to install screws, a clearance space 45 is provided between the shielding plate 43 and the top plate 12, the clearance space 45 is used for a human hand or a robot to pass through to screw the connecting side plate 42, so that the mounting plate 4 is connected and fixed to the cross beam. In this embodiment, the top plate 12 and the connecting bottom plate 41 can be fixedly connected by welding or riveting. The connecting bottom plate 41, the connecting side plate 42 and the shielding plate 43 are an integrated structure. The connecting side plate 42 is formed by bending upward from the side of the connecting bottom plate 41 away from the box door 2, and the shielding plate 43 is formed by bending backward from the side of the connecting side plate 42 away from the bottom plate 13. The connecting bottom plate 41, the connecting side plate 42 and the first folded edge 11 form the water guide groove 104. The connecting side plate 42 can also block rainwater to prevent rainwater from flowing backwards and seeping into the box body 1 from the rear.

[0039] See also Figure 4 As shown, the mounting plate 4 is further provided with a fourth folded edge 46, the fourth folded edge 46 is connected to the shielding plate 43, and the fourth folded edge 46 is further bent to form a fifth folded edge 47. In this embodiment, the fourth folded edge 46, the fifth folded edge 47 and the shielding plate 43 are an integrated structure, the fourth folded edge 46 is formed by bending downward at a 45° angle from the side of the shielding plate 43 away from the connecting side plate 42, so as to prevent rainwater from splashing into the clearance space 45, and the fifth folded edge 47 is formed by bending inward from the side of the fourth folded edge 46 away from the shielding plate 43 and is in contact with the fourth folded edge 46, so as to prevent the edge of the fourth folded edge 46 from cutting the worker's hand when screwing.

[0040] See also Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the top plate 12 is provided with a heat dissipation port 10, which is a through hole in a long strip shape and is used for ventilation and heat dissipation. In this embodiment, there are multiple heat dissipation ports 10, and the shielding plate 43 and the fourth folded edge 46 shield the multiple heat dissipation ports 10 to prevent rainwater from entering the box body 1 through the heat dissipation ports 10.

[0041] See also Figure 2As shown, support feet 5 are also provided at both ends of the bottom plate 13, and the support feet 5 are used to support the box body 1 and install the box body 1 on the base of the unit. In this embodiment, there are two support feet 5, which are respectively located at the left and right sides of the bottom of the box body 1. The base of the unit is connected via the support feet 5, so that the upper and lower parts of the electric control box are fixedly connected, thereby improving the installation stability of the electric control box. In addition, the support feet 5 are provided to support the electric control box, which can prevent water from the base of the unit from seeping into the electric control box.

[0042] In summary, the utility model provides an electric control box structure of a modular air conditioner, comprising a box body 1 and a box door 2 connected via a hidden hinge 3, the box body 1 is provided with a first folded edge 11, the box door 2 is provided with a second folded edge 21, the first folded edge 11 and the second folded edge 21 cooperate with each other to waterproof the connection between the box body 1 and the box door 2. The electric control box structure of the modular air conditioner adopts a hidden hinge 3 to connect the box door 2 and the box body 1, which is convenient for opening the box door 2 to maintain and repair the electric control module, and improves the waterproof performance of the box door 2; by setting the first folded edge 11 and the second folded edge 21 to cooperate with each other to block rainwater outside, prevent rainwater from penetrating into the box body 1 from the connection between the box body 1 and the box door 2, and achieve the advantage of improving the waterproof performance of the electric control box.

[0043] It is understandable that those skilled in the art can make equivalent substitutions or changes based on the technical solution and utility model concept of the utility model, and all these changes or substitutions should fall within the protection scope of the claims attached to the utility model.

Claims

1. An electric control box structure of a modular air conditioner, characterized in that: include: A box body (1) and a box door (2) are connected via a hidden hinge (3); the box body (1) is provided with a first folded edge (11), and the box door (2) is provided with a second folded edge (21); the first folded edge (11) and the second folded edge (21) cooperate with each other to perform waterproof treatment on the connection between the box body (1) and the box door (2).

2. The electric control box structure of the modular air conditioner according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The box body (1) comprises a top plate (12), a bottom plate (13), a back plate (14), a left side plate (15) and a right side plate (16); the three sides of the top plate (12) are respectively connected to the back plate (14), the left side plate (15) and the right side plate (16); the three sides of the bottom plate (13) are respectively connected to the back plate (14), the left side plate (15) and the right side plate (16); the first folded edge (11) is formed by bending outward from the free side of the top plate (12).

3. The electric control box structure of the modular air conditioner according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The three sides of the top plate (12) without the first folded edge (11) are all provided with waterproof folded edges (17) folded inwardly; the side of the bottom plate (13) close to the box door (2) is provided with a third folded edge (18) folded outwardly, and the three sides of the bottom plate (13) without the third folded edge (18) are also provided with waterproof folded edges (17) folded inwardly; the waterproof folded edges (17) are used to waterproof the connection between the top plate (12) and the bottom plate (13) and the back plate (14), the left side plate (15) and the right side plate (16) respectively.

4. The electric control box structure of the modular air conditioner according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The left side plate (15) and the right side plate (16) are respectively provided with a plurality of heat dissipation windows (19), and the plurality of heat dissipation windows (19) are arranged from top to bottom.

5. The electric control box structure of the modular air conditioner according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The box body (1) further comprises a mounting plate (4), wherein the mounting plate (4) comprises a connecting bottom plate (41) for connecting the top plate (12), wherein the connecting bottom plate (41) is bent to form a connecting side plate (42), wherein the connecting side plate (42) is bent to form a shielding plate (43), wherein the connecting side plate (42) is provided with a plurality of screw holes (44), wherein the plurality of screw holes (44) are used for installing screws, and a clearance space (45) is provided between the shielding plate (43) and the top plate (12), wherein the clearance space (45) is used for a human hand or a robot hand to pass through so as to screw the connecting side plate (42).

6. The electric control box structure of the modular air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting plate (4) is also provided with a fourth folded edge (46), the fourth folded edge (46) is connected to the shielding plate (43), and the fourth folded edge (46) is also bent to form a fifth folded edge (47).

7. The electric control box structure of the modular air conditioner according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The top plate (12) is provided with a heat dissipation opening (10), the heat dissipation opening (10) being a through hole in a long strip shape, and the heat dissipation opening (10) is used for ventilation and heat dissipation.

8. The electric control box structure of the modular air conditioner according to claim 2 is characterized in that: Support legs (5) are also provided at both ends of the bottom plate (13), and the support legs (5) are used to support the box body (1) and install the box body (1) on the base of the unit.