Panel assembly and air conditioner indoor unit with same

Abstract

The utility model relates to the air conditioning technology, in particular to a panel assembly and an air conditioner indoor unit with the same. The panel assembly comprises a panel which is provided with at least one transparent area; the degerming module is arranged on the panel, a light-emitting device is arranged on the side, facing the panel, of the degerming module, and the degerming module is used for emitting light to the transparent area after the degerming module is started so as to display the working state of the degerming module. According to the panel assembly, the transparent area is arranged on the panel, and the light-emitting device is arranged on the side, facing the panel, of the degerming module, so that light emitted by the degerming module can penetrate through the transparent area after the degerming module is started, and the working state of the degerming module is visually displayed to a user; the problem that the ultraviolet sterilization function is invisible and a user questions whether the sterilization function is normally operated is solved, and the sterilization function is visualized, so that the use experience of the user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to air conditioning technology, in particular to a panel assembly and an air-conditioning indoor unit having the panel assembly. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development and progress of science and technology, household air conditioners are becoming more and more intelligent, and their functions are also increasing. Most air conditioners on the market are equipped with ultraviolet sterilization modules, which can effectively destroy the DNA or RNA of bacteria and viruses to achieve the purpose of sterilization and disinfection. Ultraviolet rays also have a certain destructive effect on human cells. In order to prevent harm to the human body, air conditioners with ultraviolet sterilization modules on the market generally hide the ultraviolet lamp inside the air conditioner to avoid ultraviolet rays from irradiating the human body.

[0003] However, the ultraviolet lamps in the air conditioners currently on the market are hidden, resulting in the problem that the ultraviolet sterilization function of the air conditioner is invisible. Users have doubts about whether the sterilization function is operating normally during use, and the user experience is poor. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above problems, the present invention proposes a panel assembly and an air conditioner indoor unit having the panel assembly, which overcomes the above problems or at least partially solves the above problems.

[0005] An object of the first aspect of the present invention is to overcome at least one defect of the prior art and provide a panel assembly with a visualized sterilization function.

[0006] A further object of the first aspect of the present invention is to improve the intuitiveness of the visualization of the sterilization function.

[0007] Another further object of the first aspect of the present invention is to improve the safety of use of the visualization of the sterilization function.

[0008] The second aspect of the present invention aims to provide an air conditioner indoor unit having the above-mentioned panel assembly, so as to intuitively display the sterilization module function to the user.

[0009] In order to achieve the above object, according to a first aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a panel assembly, comprising:

[0010] a panel having at least one transparent area disposed thereon; and

[0011] The sterilization module is arranged on the panel, and a light-emitting device is arranged on the side facing the panel, which is used to emit light to the transparent area after the sterilization module is started to show the working status of the sterilization module.

[0012] Further, the light emitting device includes at least one ultraviolet light irradiation unit, and the at least one ultraviolet light irradiation unit is arranged adjacent to the transparent area and is used to emit ultraviolet light to the transparent area;

[0013] The transparent area is configured to display a preset color under the irradiation of ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet irradiation unit.

[0014] Furthermore, the transparent area includes a through hole opened on the panel, a transparent material installed in the through hole, and a photochromic coating coated on the surface of the transparent material, and the photochromic coating displays a preset color under the irradiation of ultraviolet light.

[0015] Further, the wavelength range of the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light irradiation unit is 100 to 280 nanometers; and

[0016] The transparent material is UV resistant.

[0017] Furthermore, the through hole and the transparent material are respectively in the shape of rings with the same diameter.

[0018] Furthermore, the through hole and the transparent material are installed and fixed in a snap-fit ​​manner.

[0019] Further, a plurality of transparent areas are provided on the panel, the light emitting device includes a plurality of ultraviolet sterilization units, and the plurality of ultraviolet sterilization units and the plurality of transparent areas are provided in one-to-one correspondence, and each transparent area is configured to display a preset color under the irradiation of ultraviolet light emitted by the corresponding ultraviolet sterilization unit; and

[0020] The plurality of ultraviolet light sterilization units are configured to activate a preset number of ultraviolet light sterilization units according to the sterilization intensity of the sterilization module, so that the number of transparent areas displaying preset colors is different under different sterilization intensities.

[0021] Furthermore, a transparent area is provided on the panel, and the transparent area is configured to display different preset colors under the irradiation of ultraviolet light of different intensities; and

[0022] The light emitting device is configured to adjust the intensity of the emitted ultraviolet light according to the sterilization intensity of the sterilization module, so that the transparent area displays different colors under different sterilization intensities.

[0023] Furthermore, the ratio of the area of ​​the transparent region to the area of ​​the panel is 0.01 to 0.1.

[0024] Furthermore, at least one ultraviolet sterilization unit is provided on the side of the sterilization module away from the panel, which is used to emit ultraviolet light in a direction away from the panel after the sterilization module is started, so as to sterilize the inside of the device where the panel assembly is located.

[0025] Further, the sterilization module includes a lamp holder, which is mounted on the panel; and

[0026] The light emitting device comprises ultraviolet lamp beads which are arranged on one side of the lamp frame facing the panel.

[0027] According to a second aspect of the utility model, the utility model further provides an air conditioner indoor unit, comprising:

[0028] a casing in which a heat exchanger and an air duct are disposed; and

[0029] The panel assembly of any of the above solutions is arranged on the casing, and the sterilization module is arranged on a side of the panel close to the heat exchanger and the air duct to sterilize the heat exchanger and the air duct.

[0030] The panel assembly of the utility model includes a panel and a sterilization module. At least one transparent area is provided on the panel to show at least part of the components on the inner side of the panel to the user. The sterilization module is arranged on the panel, and a light-emitting device is provided on the side facing the panel, which is used to emit light to the transparent area after the sterilization module is started, so as to show the working status of the sterilization module. In other words, the utility model is provided with a transparent area on the panel, and after the sterilization module is started, the transparent area can transmit the light emitted by the sterilization module to show the working status of the sterilization module to the user. The panel assembly of the utility model avoids the problem that the ultraviolet sterilization function is invisible and it is difficult for the user to judge whether the sterilization function is operating normally during use by improving the structure and material of the local area of ​​the panel and improving the structure of the sterilization module. The working status of the sterilization module is intuitively displayed to the user, the sterilization function is visualized, and the user's use experience is improved.

[0031] Furthermore, the light-emitting device of the utility model includes at least one ultraviolet irradiation unit, at least one ultraviolet irradiation unit is arranged adjacent to the transparent area, and is used to emit ultraviolet light to the transparent area, and the transparent area is configured to display a preset color under the irradiation of the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet irradiation unit, thereby realizing the photochromic function of the transparent area on the panel. The panel assembly of the utility model realizes the direct display of the preset color in the local area of ​​the panel after the sterilization module is started by adding a photochromic function to the transparent area, thereby preventing the problem of unclear light from the transparent area after the sterilization module is started due to external factors such as the user's unsatisfactory viewing angle and the indoor environment being too bright, thereby improving the adequacy of displaying the working status of the sterilization module, thereby improving the accuracy of the visualization of the sterilization function, and further improving the user's experience.

[0032] Furthermore, the wavelength range of the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet irradiation unit of the utility model is 100 to 280 nanometers. The ultraviolet light within this wavelength range has a good sterilization effect and poor penetration, which reduces the harm to the human body caused by the ultraviolet light passing through the transparent area into the room. In addition, the transparent material used in the transparent area of ​​the utility model has anti-ultraviolet ability, which reduces the ultraviolet light passing through the transparent area, further reducing the harm of ultraviolet light to the human body, while ensuring the visualization of the sterilization function without harming the human body, thereby improving the safety of the visualization of the sterilization function, thereby improving the user experience.

[0033] Based on the detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention in combination with the accompanying drawings below, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other purposes, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0035] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an air-conditioning indoor unit according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0036] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0037] Figure 3 is a schematic exploded view of a panel assembly according to one embodiment of the utility model;

[0038] Figure 4 is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0039] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of a sterilization module according to an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although the exemplary embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings, it should be understood that the present invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments described herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of the present disclosure and to fully convey the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

[0041] In order to solve at least one of the above technical problems, an embodiment of the utility model provides a panel assembly and an air conditioner indoor unit having the same.

[0042] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 As shown, the air conditioner indoor unit 1 of the present invention may generally include a casing 20 and a panel assembly 10 .

[0043] In this embodiment, a heat exchanger (not shown) and an air duct (not shown) are provided in the housing 20. After the indoor airflow enters the air duct from the air inlet, it exchanges heat through the heat exchanger, and the airflow after heat exchange is blown out from the air outlet 21 to adjust the temperature of the indoor environment.

[0044] like Figure 1 As shown, the panel assembly 10 is disposed on the housing 20. Specifically, the panel assembly 10 is disposed on the front side of the housing 20, and its lower edge and the housing 20 together define an air outlet 21. The panel assembly 10 includes a panel 100 and a sterilization module ( Figure 1 not shown).

[0045] Specifically, the sterilization module is arranged on the side of the panel 100 close to the heat exchanger and the air duct to sterilize the heat exchanger and the air duct, effectively reducing the bacterial content of the airflow after heat exchange. In addition, the sterilization module is located on the inner side of the panel 100, that is, the side of the panel 100 away from the indoor environment. In other words, the sterilization module is arranged inside the air conditioner indoor unit 1, which realizes the full sterilization of the heat exchanger and the air duct, ensures the working effectiveness of the sterilization module, and improves the working efficiency of the sterilization module.

[0046] Furthermore, at least one transparent area 110 is provided on the panel 100 for displaying the working state of the sterilization module located inside the panel 100, so that the user can directly see whether the sterilization module is running. The air conditioner indoor unit 1 of the utility model is provided with a transparent area 110 on the panel 100 for displaying the working state of the sterilization module to the user, so that the user can intuitively judge whether the sterilization function of the air conditioner indoor unit 1 is turned on according to the display state of the transparent area 110, dispelling the user's doubts about whether the sterilization function exists, and realizing the visualization of the sterilization function.

[0047] In some embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, the air conditioner indoor unit 1 is a wall-mounted air conditioner indoor unit, and the length direction of the panel 100 is horizontal. An air outlet 21 having the same length direction as the panel 100 is provided at the front bottom of the housing 20. The transparent area 110 is located above the air outlet 21, so that the visualization of the sterilization function and the air outlet function of the air conditioner indoor unit 1 do not affect each other.

[0048] In a specific embodiment, the transparent area 110 can be located in the middle of the panel 100 in the width direction, so that the transparent area 110 is spaced from the upper and lower edges of the panel 100, ensuring that the transparent area 110 is eye-catching on the entire panel 100. In addition, the transparent area 110 can be located in a side area in the length direction of the panel 100, so that the panel 100 has an asymmetrical aesthetic, ensuring the overall aesthetic appearance of the air conditioner indoor unit 1.

[0049] The air conditioner indoor unit 1 of the embodiment of the utility model is provided with a transparent area 110 on the panel 100. When the sterilization function of the air conditioner indoor unit 1 is turned on, the transparent area 110 can intuitively show the user whether the sterilization function has been turned on, thereby eliminating the user's doubts about whether the sterilization function in the air conditioner exists, realizing the visualization of the sterilization function, and improving the user's experience. The structure of the panel assembly 10 of the utility model is specifically introduced below.

[0050] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model. Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a schematic exploded view of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the panel assembly 10 of the present invention may include a panel 100 and a sterilization module 200 .

[0051] like Figure 2 As shown, at least one transparent area 110 is provided on the panel 100, and the sterilization module 200 is provided on the panel 100. After the sterilization module 200 is started, the transparent area 110 on the panel 100 will transmit the light emitted by the sterilization module 200 when it is running. In other words, the panel assembly 10 of the embodiment of the utility model improves the structure and material of the local area of ​​the panel 100, and adds the transparent area 110 to display the working state of the sterilization module 200 located on the inner side of the panel 100, so that the user can directly see whether the sterilization module 200 exists and whether it is running, thereby realizing the visualization of the sterilization function.

[0052] like Figure 3 As shown, a light emitting device 210 is provided on the side of the sterilization module 200 facing the panel 100. The light emitting device 210 is used to emit light to the transparent area 110 after the sterilization module 200 is started, so as to more intuitively display the working state of the sterilization module 200. In other words, the panel assembly 10 of the embodiment of the utility model further improves the structure of the sterilization module 200, and a light emitting device 210 is added on the side facing the transparent area 110. The light emitting device 210 increases the brightness of the light transmitted from the transparent area 110 to the indoor environment, improves the sensitivity of the display of the transparent area 110, and ensures the stability of the visualization of the sterilization function.

[0053] The panel assembly 10 of the embodiment of the utility model includes a panel 100 and a sterilization module 200. At least one transparent area 110 is provided on the panel 100 to show the user at least part of the components inside the panel 100. The sterilization module 200 is provided on the panel 100, and a light emitting device 210 is provided on the side facing the panel 100, which is used to emit light to the transparent area 110 after the sterilization module 200 is started, so as to show the working state of the sterilization module 200. That is to say, the utility model is provided with a transparent area 110 on the panel 100, and after the sterilization module 200 is started, the transparent area 110 can transmit the light emitted by the sterilization module 200 to show the working state of the sterilization module 200 to the user. The panel assembly 10 of the utility model avoids the problem that the ultraviolet sterilization function is invisible and it is difficult for users to judge whether the sterilization function is operating normally during use by improving the structure and materials of the local area of ​​the panel 100 and the structure of the sterilization module 200. It intuitively displays the working status of the sterilization module 200 to the user, realizes the visualization of the sterilization function, and improves the user experience.

[0054] In some embodiments, Figure 3 As shown, the light emitting device 210 includes at least one ultraviolet irradiation unit, and the at least one ultraviolet irradiation unit is arranged adjacent to the transparent area 110, and is used to emit ultraviolet light to the transparent area 110. That is to say, the light emitting device 210 of the embodiment of the utility model is arranged at a position adjacent to the transparent area 110 on the inner side of the panel 100. Therefore, the ultraviolet light emitted by the light emitting device 210 can directly irradiate the transparent area 110, thereby improving the clarity of the display of the transparent area 110.

[0055] In addition, the transparent area 110 is configured to display a preset color under the irradiation of the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet irradiation unit. In other words, the transparent area 110 has a photochromic function for ultraviolet light. Therefore, after the ultraviolet light emitted by the light emitting device 210 directly irradiates the transparent area 110, the transparent area 110 directly changes color in response to the light and displays the preset color, further improving the clarity of the display of the transparent area 110.

[0056] The light emitting device 210 of the embodiment of the utility model includes at least one ultraviolet irradiation unit, and at least one ultraviolet irradiation unit is arranged adjacent to the transparent area 110, and is used to emit ultraviolet light to the transparent area 110, and the transparent area 110 is configured to display a preset color under the irradiation of the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet irradiation unit, thereby realizing the photochromic function of the transparent area 110 on the panel 100. The panel assembly 10 of the utility model realizes that the preset color is directly displayed in a local area of ​​the panel 100 after the sterilization module 200 is started by adding a photochromic function to the transparent area 110, thereby preventing the problem of unclear light from the transparent area 110 after the sterilization module 200 is started due to external factors such as an unsatisfactory viewing angle of the user and an overly bright indoor environment, thereby improving the adequacy of displaying the working status of the sterilization module 200, thereby improving the accuracy of the visualization of the sterilization function, and further improving the user's experience.

[0057] In an optional embodiment, the preset color can be set to purple, showing the user the normal operation of the ultraviolet sterilization function with the same color as ultraviolet light, thereby improving the intuitiveness of the visualization of the sterilization function and thus improving the user experience.

[0058] In another optional embodiment, the preset color can be set to red, showing the user the normal operation of the ultraviolet sterilization function in a color different from ultraviolet light, avoiding the user's mistaken belief that ultraviolet light is leaking when the sterilization module 200 is running, and eliminating the user's panic that the operation of the sterilization module 200 will cause harm to the human body, thereby improving the user's experience.

[0059] Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 As shown, the transparent area 110 includes a through hole 111 opened on the panel 100, a transparent material 112 installed in the through hole 111, and a photochromic coating (not shown in the figure) coated on the surface of the transparent material 112.

[0060] The photochromic coating displays a preset color under the irradiation of ultraviolet light, and changes to the original color when the ultraviolet light irradiation stops. Therefore, the panel assembly 10 of the present invention is provided with a photochromic coating at the transparent area 110 of the panel 100, and accurate photochromic change is achieved in the transparent area 110. At the same time, the panel assembly 10 of the present invention is evenly distributed with the photochromic coating only at the transparent area 110 of the panel 100, avoiding the problem of uneven color display caused by uneven distribution of ultraviolet light when the photochromic material is distributed too widely, achieving uniform color display in the transparent area 110, and improving the overall aesthetics.

[0061] In some embodiments, the wavelength of the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet irradiation unit is in the range of 100 to 280 nanometers. The ultraviolet light in this wavelength range has a good sterilization effect and poor penetration, which reduces the harm to the human body caused by the ultraviolet light passing through the transparent area 110 and irradiating into the room. In addition, the transparent material 112 has anti-ultraviolet ability. That is to say, the panel assembly 10 of the utility model selects a material with excellent anti-ultraviolet ability as the transparent material 112 set in the transparent area 110.

[0062] In a specific embodiment, the substrate of the panel 100 can be ABS, PS or PP. The transparent area 110 can be made of transparent PMMA material, which has excellent UV resistance and can effectively block ultraviolet rays. The photochromic coating is made of photochromic ink, so that the photochromic coating can change from its original color to purple, red, orange, green and other colors under ultraviolet irradiation.

[0063] The wavelength range of the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet irradiation unit of the present invention is 100 to 280 nanometers. The ultraviolet light within this wavelength range has a good sterilization effect and poor penetration, which reduces the harm to the human body caused by the ultraviolet light passing through the transparent area 110 and irradiating into the room. In addition, the transparent material 112 used in the transparent area 110 of the present invention has anti-ultraviolet ability, which reduces the ultraviolet light passing through the transparent area 110, further reducing the harm of ultraviolet light to the human body, while ensuring the visualization of the sterilization function without harming the human body, thereby improving the safety of the visualization of the sterilization function, thereby improving the user experience.

[0064] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of a sterilization module according to an embodiment of the utility model. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, at least one ultraviolet sterilization unit 230 is provided on the side of the sterilization module 200 away from the panel 100, which is used to emit ultraviolet light in a direction away from the panel 100 after the sterilization module 200 is started, so as to sterilize the inside of the device where the panel assembly 10 is located. That is to say, the sterilization module 200 is further provided with one or more ultraviolet sterilization units 230 on the side opposite to the light-emitting device 210. Therefore, when the panel assembly 10 is installed on the casing 20 of the air-conditioning indoor unit 1, when the one or more ultraviolet sterilization units 230 of the sterilization module 200 are arranged toward the heat exchanger and the air duct, the light-emitting device 210 is arranged in a direction away from the heat exchanger and the air duct, that is, the light-emitting device 210 is arranged in a direction toward the panel 100.

[0065] In some embodiments, Figure 3 to Figure 5As shown, the sterilization module 200 further includes a lamp holder 220. The lamp holder 220 is mounted on the panel 100 and is used to assemble the sterilization module 200 with the panel 100. The light emitting device 210 includes ultraviolet lamp beads arranged on one side of the lamp holder 220 facing the panel 100. In addition, all ultraviolet light sterilization units 230 of the sterilization module 200 can be ultraviolet lamp beads.

[0066] The sterilization module 200 of the utility model includes a lamp frame 220 and a plurality of ultraviolet lamp beads arranged on both sides of the lamp frame 220, which ensures the stable realization of the visualization of the sterilization function while realizing the fixed installation of the sterilization module 200 and the panel 100. In addition, the sterilization module 200 has a simple structure and effectively controls the production cost of the entire panel assembly 10.

[0067] In some embodiments, after the sterilization module 200 is started, the ultraviolet lamp beads on the front side of the lamp holder 220 irradiate the heat exchanger and the air duct for sterilization, while the ultraviolet lamp beads on the back side of the lamp holder 220 irradiate the transparent area 110, causing the photosensitive color-changing coating on its surface to change color. The transparent area 110 will change from transparent to a preset color under the irradiation of ultraviolet rays.

[0068] The panel assembly 10 of the present invention adds a transparent area 110 with a photosensitive color-changing effect on the surface of the panel 100, so that the operation process of the sterilization module 200 becomes intuitive and visible, which helps the user to observe the operating status of the sterilization function and increases the aesthetics of the panel 100.

[0069] In some embodiments, Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, a plurality of ultraviolet light sterilization units 230 are arranged on the side of the sterilization module 200 away from the panel 100, and the plurality of ultraviolet light sterilization units 230 are evenly spaced and distributed in the length direction of the lamp holder 220. Specifically, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the length direction of the lamp holder 220 is the same as the length direction of the panel 100. Thus, the multiple ultraviolet sterilization units 230 arranged on the side of the sterilization module 200 away from the panel 100 can evenly irradiate the interior of the device where the panel 100 is located, thereby improving the uniformity of the distribution of the sterilization medium and ensuring the sterilization efficiency.

[0070] In some embodiments, Figure 1 As shown, the through hole 111 and the transparent material 112 can be ring-shaped with the same diameter. Specifically, the transparent material 112 is a ring made of transparent PMMA material, and the through hole 111 is a ring-shaped hole opened in a designated area on the surface of the panel 100. The ring and the ring-shaped hole have the same diameter. In a specific embodiment, the ring and the ring-shaped hole are combined together by hot melt adhesive or snap fastening.

[0071] Thus, a circular transparent area 110 is formed on the surface of the panel 100 of the utility model, which improves the appearance of the panel assembly 10. When the panel assembly 10 is installed on the casing 20 of the air-conditioning indoor unit 1, the overall aesthetics of the air-conditioning is improved.

[0072] In some embodiments, Figure 3 As shown, the through hole 111 and the transparent material 112 may also be semi-ring-shaped with the same diameter.

[0073] Specifically, the transparent material 112 can be a semicircular ring made of transparent PMMA material, and the through hole 111 is a semicircular hole opened in a designated area on the surface of the panel 100. The semicircular ring and the semicircular hole have the same diameter, and the through hole 111 and the transparent material 112 are installed and fixed by hot melt adhesive or snapping.

[0074] In a specific embodiment, two semi-circular transparent areas 110 are provided on the panel 100, and the openings of the two semi-circular transparent areas 110 are arranged opposite to each other. Thus, two semi-circular transparent areas 110 are formed on the surface of the panel 100 of the utility model, which not only ensures the appearance effect of the panel assembly 10, but also divides the area that can be photosensitive and color-changing into two halves, so as to realize more diverse visual effects and richer functional display.

[0075] In addition, the two semi-circular transparent areas 110 provided on the panel 100 can be spaced apart in the width direction of the panel 100, so as to be separated from each other in terms of spatial area. At the same time, the two transparent areas 110 are spaced apart, which also allows the panel 100 to be continuously provided between the two transparent areas 110, thereby reducing the structural complexity of the panel 100 and reducing the production cost of the panel assembly 10.

[0076] In some embodiments, Figure 1 or Figure 3 As shown, the ratio of the area of ​​the transparent region 110 to the area of ​​the panel 100 can be 0.01 to 0.1. Specifically, the area of ​​the panel 100 refers to the area of ​​the surface of one side of the panel 100 provided with the transparent region 110. Further, the ratio of the area of ​​each transparent region 110 to the area of ​​the surface of one side of the panel 100 provided with the transparent region 110 can be 0.01 to 0.05, which avoids the problem of poor overall aesthetics of the panel 100 due to the excessive proportion of the transparent region 110 on the panel 100, and also limits the area of ​​the transparent region 110, thereby improving the uniformity of color display. At the same time, the ratio of the area of ​​each transparent region 110 to the area of ​​the surface of one side of the panel 100 provided with the transparent region 110 is not less than 0.01, which ensures the clear display of the color, thereby improving the user experience.

[0077] In a specific embodiment, the ratio of the sum of the areas of all transparent regions 110 to the area of ​​the surface of one side of the panel 100 provided with the transparent regions 110 can be 0.02, thereby ensuring clear display of colors while limiting the area of ​​the transparent regions 110 to improve the uniformity of color display.

[0078] In some embodiments, a plurality of transparent areas 110 may be provided on the panel 100, and the area that can be photosensitive and color-changing is divided into a plurality of parts, so as to facilitate the realization of more diverse visual effects and richer functional displays. Accordingly, the light-emitting device 210 may also include a plurality of ultraviolet irradiation units, and the plurality of ultraviolet irradiation units and the plurality of transparent areas 110 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. On this basis, each transparent area 110 is configured to display a preset color under the irradiation of ultraviolet light emitted by the corresponding ultraviolet irradiation unit. In other words, the plurality of transparent areas 110 can be photosensitive and color-changing respectively to achieve more diverse visual effects and richer functional displays.

[0079] Further, the plurality of ultraviolet irradiation units can be configured to start a preset number of ultraviolet irradiation units according to the sterilization intensity of the sterilization module 200, so that the number of transparent areas 110 displaying preset colors is different under different sterilization intensities. Specifically, the preset number of ultraviolet irradiation units is set according to the sterilization intensity of the sterilization module 200, and increases sequentially with the increase of the sterilization intensity.

[0080] For example, Figure 3 As shown, the plurality of transparent areas 110 may include a first color-changing area 1101 and a second color-changing area 1102. The plurality of ultraviolet light irradiation units may include a first ultraviolet lamp bead and a second ultraviolet lamp bead. The first ultraviolet lamp bead and the first color-changing area 1101 are arranged opposite to each other to irradiate ultraviolet light to the first color-changing area 1101. The second ultraviolet lamp bead and the second color-changing area 1102 are arranged opposite to each other to irradiate ultraviolet light to the second color-changing area 1102.

[0081] When the number of bacteria in the use environment is large and the sterilization intensity of the sterilization module 200 is at a high intensity, the first ultraviolet lamp bead and the second ultraviolet lamp bead are both started, and the first color-changing area 1101 and the second color-changing area 1102 are simultaneously sensitive to light and change color, displaying the preset color to show that it is currently in a high-intensity sterilization mode.

[0082] As the sterilization module 200 continues to operate, the number of bacteria in the use environment decreases. When the number of bacteria in the use environment is lower than a preset threshold, the sterilization intensity of the sterilization module 200 is reduced to a low intensity. At this time, one of the first ultraviolet lamp bead and the second ultraviolet lamp bead is turned off, and one of the first color-changing area 1101 and the second color-changing area 1102 can no longer continue to be sensitive to light and change color, and returns to its original color, leaving only one transparent area 110 to continue to display the preset color, to show that it is currently in a low-intensity sterilization mode.

[0083] The panel assembly 10 of the embodiment of the utility model realizes the differentiated display of sterilization functions with different sterilization intensities by setting a plurality of transparent areas 110 and a plurality of ultraviolet light irradiation units respectively set corresponding to the plurality of transparent areas 110, realizes richer function display, and further improves the user experience.

[0084] In some embodiments, the panel 100 may be provided with only one transparent area 110, and the transparent area 110 is configured to display different preset colors under the irradiation of ultraviolet light of different intensities. In other words, as the intensity of the ultraviolet light changes, the color displayed by the transparent area 110 on the panel 100 may also change accordingly.

[0085] In an optional implementation of this embodiment, the light emitting device 210 may include a plurality of ultraviolet irradiation units, and the plurality of ultraviolet irradiation units are all disposed adjacent to the transparent region 110. Thus, as the number of activated ultraviolet irradiation units changes, the intensity of ultraviolet light received by the transparent region 110 changes accordingly, and thus the color displayed by the transparent region 110 changes accordingly. In other words, the transparent region 110 disposed on the panel 100 can be irradiated with ultraviolet light of different intensities and be respectively sensitive to light and become different colors, so as to achieve more diverse visual effects and richer functional displays.

[0086] Further, the plurality of ultraviolet irradiation units can be configured to start a preset number of ultraviolet irradiation units according to the sterilization intensity of the sterilization module 200, so that the intensity of ultraviolet light irradiated on the transparent area 110 is different. Specifically, the preset number of ultraviolet irradiation units is set according to the sterilization intensity of the sterilization module 200, and increases in sequence with the increase of the sterilization intensity.

[0087] For example, Figure 1 As shown, only one transparent area 110 may be provided on the panel 100. The plurality of ultraviolet light irradiation units may include a first ultraviolet lamp bead, a second ultraviolet lamp bead and a third ultraviolet lamp bead. The first ultraviolet lamp bead, the second ultraviolet lamp bead and the third ultraviolet lamp bead are all arranged near the center of the transparent area 110, and are all used to irradiate ultraviolet light to the transparent area 110.

[0088] When the number of bacteria in the use environment is large and the sterilization intensity of the sterilization module 200 is at a high intensity, the first ultraviolet lamp bead, the second ultraviolet lamp bead and the third ultraviolet lamp bead are all started, and the intensity of the ultraviolet light irradiated on the transparent area 110 is in a high intensity range, and the transparent area 110 turns red to show that it is currently in a high-intensity sterilization mode.

[0089] As the sterilization module 200 continues to operate, the number of bacteria in the use environment decreases. When the number of bacteria in the use environment is lower than the first preset threshold, the sterilization intensity of the sterilization module 200 is reduced to a low intensity. At this time, one of the first ultraviolet lamp bead, the second ultraviolet lamp bead, and the third ultraviolet lamp bead is turned off, and the intensity of the ultraviolet light irradiated on the transparent area 110 is reduced from the high intensity range to the medium intensity range, and the photosensitivity of the transparent area 110 is switched from purple to orange to show that it is currently in a low-intensity sterilization mode.

[0090] As the sterilization module 200 continues to operate, the number of bacteria in the use environment is reduced to a minimum. When the number of bacteria in the use environment is lower than the second preset threshold, the sterilization intensity of the sterilization module 200 is reduced to zero intensity. The second preset threshold is lower than the first preset threshold. At this time, the multiple ultraviolet light sterilization units 230 arranged on the side of the sterilization module 200 away from the panel 100 are turned off, and two of the first ultraviolet lamp beads, the second ultraviolet lamp beads and the third ultraviolet lamp beads are turned off. The intensity of the ultraviolet light irradiated on the transparent area 110 is reduced from the medium intensity range to the low intensity range, and the photosensitivity of the transparent area 110 is switched from orange to green to show that it is currently in the zero-intensity sterilization mode, indicating that the sterilization has been completed.

[0091] The panel assembly 10 of the embodiment of the utility model configures the transparent area 110 to display different preset colors under the irradiation of ultraviolet light of different intensities, and sets a plurality of ultraviolet light irradiation units in the transparent area 110 that can be turned on or off as the sterilization intensity changes. This achieves differentiated display of sterilization functions with different sterilization intensities, realizes richer functional display, and further improves the user experience.

[0092] In another optional implementation of this embodiment, the light-emitting device 210 may include an ultraviolet light irradiation unit, and the light-emitting device 210 may be configured to adjust the intensity of the emitted ultraviolet light according to the sterilization intensity of the sterilization module 200, so that the transparent area 110 displays different colors under different sterilization intensities.

[0093] For example, Figure 1 As shown, only one transparent area 110 may be provided on the panel 100 , and the light emitting device 210 includes an ultraviolet light irradiation unit disposed adjacent to the center of the transparent area 110 .

[0094] When the number of bacteria in the use environment is large and the sterilization intensity of the sterilization module 200 is high, the ultraviolet light irradiation unit emits ultraviolet light of the first intensity, and the transparent area 110 turns red to show that it is currently in a high-intensity sterilization mode.

[0095] As the sterilization module 200 continues to operate, the number of bacteria in the use environment decreases. When the number of bacteria in the use environment is lower than the first preset threshold, the sterilization intensity of the sterilization module 200 is reduced to a low intensity. At this time, the ultraviolet irradiation unit emits ultraviolet light of the second intensity, and the transparent area 110 switches from purple to orange to show that it is currently in a low-intensity sterilization mode.

[0096] As the sterilization module 200 continues to operate, the number of bacteria in the use environment is reduced to a minimum. When the number of bacteria in the use environment is lower than the second preset threshold, the sterilization intensity of the sterilization module 200 is reduced to zero intensity. The second preset threshold is lower than the first preset threshold. At this time, the multiple ultraviolet light sterilization units 230 arranged on the side of the sterilization module 200 away from the panel 100 are turned off, and the ultraviolet light irradiation unit emits ultraviolet light of the third intensity, and the first intensity, the second intensity and the third intensity decrease in sequence. Under the irradiation of ultraviolet light of the third intensity, the transparent area 110 switches from orange to green to show that it is currently in a zero-intensity sterilization mode, indicating that the sterilization has been completed.

[0097] The panel assembly 10 of the embodiment of the utility model configures the transparent area 110 to display different preset colors under the irradiation of ultraviolet light of different intensities, and provides an ultraviolet light irradiation unit in the transparent area 110 that can change the intensity of the emitted ultraviolet light as the sterilization intensity changes. This achieves a differentiated display of sterilization functions with different sterilization intensities, improves the user's intuitive perception of different sterilization intensities, achieves richer functional display, and further improves the user's experience.

[0098] It should be noted that the air-conditioning indoor unit 1 in the embodiment of the present utility model may refer to a wall-mounted indoor unit, and the air-conditioning indoor unit 1 may also refer to other types of air-conditioning indoor units such as a cabinet-type indoor unit.

[0099] In addition, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation" 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, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal communication of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0100] Those skilled in the art should also understand that the terms "first" and "second" are used only for descriptive purposes and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In addition, the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "front", "horizontal", "close to", "away from", "adjacent", "opposite" and the like used to indicate orientation or positional relationships in the embodiments of the present invention are based on the actual use state of the air-conditioning indoor unit 1. These terms are only used to facilitate the description and understanding of the technical solution of the present invention, and do not indicate or imply that the device or device 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.

[0101] At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that, although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications that conform to the principles of the present invention can still be directly determined or derived from the contents disclosed in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and recognized as covering all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A panel assembly, characterized in that: include: A panel having at least one transparent area; as well as The sterilization module is arranged on the panel, and a light emitting device is arranged on a side facing the panel, which is used to emit light to the transparent area after the sterilization module is started, so as to show the working status of the sterilization module.

2. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light emitting device comprises at least one ultraviolet light irradiation unit, and the at least one ultraviolet light irradiation unit is arranged adjacent to the transparent area and is used to emit ultraviolet light to the transparent area; The transparent area is configured to display a preset color under the irradiation of the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet light irradiation unit.

3. The panel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transparent area includes a through hole opened on the panel, a transparent material installed in the through hole, and a photochromic coating coated on the surface of the transparent material, and the photochromic coating displays the preset color under the irradiation of ultraviolet light.

4. The panel assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The wavelength of the ultraviolet light emitted by the ultraviolet irradiation unit is in the range of 100 to 280 nanometers; and The transparent material has anti-ultraviolet capability.

5. The panel assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The through hole and the transparent material are respectively in the shape of rings with the same diameter.

6. The panel assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The through hole and the transparent material are installed and fixed in a snap-fit ​​manner.

7. The panel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The panel is provided with a plurality of transparent areas, the light emitting device includes a plurality of ultraviolet sterilization units, and the plurality of ultraviolet sterilization units and the plurality of transparent areas are provided in one-to-one correspondence, and each transparent area is configured to display a preset color under the irradiation of ultraviolet light emitted by the corresponding ultraviolet sterilization unit; and The plurality of ultraviolet light sterilization units are configured to activate a preset number of the ultraviolet light sterilization units according to the sterilization intensity of the sterilization module, so that the number of transparent areas displaying preset colors is different under different sterilization intensities.

8. The panel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: A transparent area is provided on the panel, and the transparent area is configured to display different preset colors under the irradiation of ultraviolet light of different intensities; and The light emitting device is configured to adjust the intensity of the emitted ultraviolet light according to the sterilization intensity of the sterilization module, so that the transparent area displays different colors under different sterilization intensities.

9. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ratio of the area of ​​the transparent region to the area of ​​the panel is 0.01 to 0.

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10. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that At least one ultraviolet sterilization unit is arranged on a side of the sterilization module away from the panel, which is used to emit ultraviolet light in a direction away from the panel after the sterilization module is started, so as to sterilize the inside of the device where the panel assembly is located.

11. The panel assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that: The sterilization module includes a lamp holder, which is mounted on the panel; and The light emitting device comprises ultraviolet lamp beads arranged on a side of the lamp holder facing the panel.

12. An air conditioner indoor unit, characterized in that: include: a casing, in which a heat exchanger and an air duct are arranged; as well as The panel assembly described in any one of claims 1-11, wherein the panel assembly is arranged on the casing, and the sterilization module is arranged on a side of the panel close to the heat exchanger and the air duct to sterilize the heat exchanger and the air duct.

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