Air conditioner outdoor unit mesh enclosure

By arranging inward-turning acute-angled flanges around the air outlet of the outdoor unit grille of the air conditioner, the problem of high wind resistance of the existing grille is solved, and the effects of reducing wind resistance, increasing air volume and improving structural strength are achieved.

CN222378278UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-21NINGBO AUX ELECTRIC CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202420680053.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-03
Publication Date
2025-01-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-03

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Technical Problem

The air resistance of the existing air conditioner outer unit mesh cover is relatively large, which affects the air volume and performance of the air conditioner.

Method used

An air conditioner outdoor unit grille is designed, in which an inward-turning flange is provided around the air outlet. The flange forms an acute angle with the inner side of the cover plate, forming an inward flanging structure. This structure reduces the projected area of ​​the ribs on a specific plane, reduces wind resistance, and improves the smoothness of the air outlet through the wind guiding effect.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces wind resistance, increases the air outlet area and air volume, and at the same time improves the structural strength of the ribs, making the air outlet smoother.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an air conditioner outdoor unit mesh enclosure, and relates to the technical field of air conditioner outdoor units. The air conditioner outdoor unit mesh enclosure comprises an enclosure plate, a plurality of air outlets are formed in the enclosure plate, turned-over edges turned over inwards are arranged on the peripheries of the air outlets, and acute angles are formed between the turned-over edges and the inner side face of the enclosure plate. According to the air conditioner outdoor unit mesh enclosure, the turned-over edge which is turned over inwards is arranged on the periphery of the air outlet, the acute angle is formed between the turned-over edge and the inner side face of the enclosure plate, namely, the turned-over edge is of an inwards-folded turned-over edge structure, so that the projection area of the ribs on the plane perpendicular to the air outlet direction is greatly reduced, air resistance can be effectively reduced, the air outlet area can be effectively increased, and then the air volume can be increased; in addition, the turnup can effectively improve the structural strength of the ribs; in addition, the turnup is not parallel to the air outlet direction and not perpendicular to the air outlet direction, so that the air guide function is achieved, and air outlet is smoother.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of an air-conditioner outdoor unit, and in particular to a mesh cover of an air-conditioner outdoor unit. Background Art

[0002] In the split air conditioner outdoor unit, the mesh cover is often connected to the panel assembly to play a role in safety protection and dust isolation. The design of the mesh cover has a certain impact on the air outlet area and air volume of the air conditioner, which in turn affects the overall performance of the air conditioner.

[0003] In the prior art, the ribs of the air conditioner outdoor unit mesh cover are mostly conventional convex ribs, which have relatively large wind resistance. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide an air conditioner outdoor unit mesh cover to solve the technical problem that the air conditioner outdoor unit mesh cover has relatively large wind resistance in the prior art.

[0005] The utility model provides an air conditioner outdoor unit mesh cover, comprising a cover plate, wherein the cover plate is provided with a plurality of air outlets, and the periphery of the air outlets is provided with inwardly turned edges, and the edges are arranged at an acute angle with the inner side surface of the cover plate.

[0006] The air conditioner outdoor unit mesh cover provided by the utility model can produce the following beneficial effects:

[0007] The air conditioner outdoor unit mesh cover provided by the utility model is provided with an inward-turned flange around the air outlet, and the flange forms an acute angle with the inner side surface of the cover plate, that is, the flange is an inward-turned flange structure, so that the projection area of ​​the ribs on the plane perpendicular to the air outlet direction is greatly reduced, thereby effectively reducing wind resistance, increasing the air outlet area, and further increasing the air volume; moreover, the flange can effectively improve the structural strength of the ribs; in addition, the flange is neither parallel to the air outlet direction nor perpendicular to the air outlet direction, so it has a wind-guiding effect, and the air outlet will be smoother.

[0008] Furthermore, the included angles between the two flanges of the common rib of two adjacent air outlets and the inner side surface of the cover plate are equal.

[0009] Furthermore, the widths of the two flanges of the common ribs of two adjacent air outlets are equal.

[0010] Under this technical solution, the two flanges of the common rib of two adjacent air outlets are symmetrically arranged, and the structural strength of the rib on both sides along the extension direction is more balanced, more regular and more beautiful.

[0011] Furthermore, a first rib is formed between two adjacent rows of the air outlets along a first direction, and a plurality of the first ribs are arranged at intervals along the first direction; a second rib is formed between two adjacent rows of the air outlets along a second direction, the second direction intersects with the first direction, and a plurality of the second ribs are arranged at intervals along the second direction.

[0012] Under this technical solution, a plurality of first ribs and a plurality of second ribs are staggered to form a plurality of air outlets.

[0013] Furthermore, the mesh cover is circular, the first direction is radial, the second direction is circumferential, the first ribs are annular ribs, and the second ribs are radial ribs.

[0014] Under this technical solution, annular ribs are formed between two adjacent circles of air outlets along the radial direction, and multiple annular ribs are arranged at intervals along the radial direction; radial ribs are formed between two adjacent columns of air outlets along the circumferential direction, and multiple radial ribs are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction. The annular ribs and radial ribs are staggered to form multiple air outlets.

[0015] Furthermore, the cover plate is further provided with a central connecting portion and an outer ring connecting portion arranged around the outside of the central connecting portion, the annular rib is located between the two, and the central connecting portion, the annular rib and the outer ring connecting portion are coaxially arranged;

[0016] The radial ribs include first radial ribs, one end of the first radial ribs is connected to the central connecting portion, and the other end of the first radial ribs is connected to the outer ring connecting portion.

[0017] Under this technical solution, the central connecting portion and the outer ring connecting portion play the role of connecting the first radial ribs and supporting the first radial ribs and the annular ribs.

[0018] Furthermore, the radial ribs also include second radial ribs, one end of the second radial ribs is connected to a circle of the annular ribs, and the other end of the second radial ribs is connected to the outer ring connecting portion.

[0019] Under this technical solution, as the radius gradually increases, the farther away from the central connection part and the closer to the outer ring connection part, the greater the distance between two adjacent first radial ribs. Therefore, providing the second radial ribs can strengthen the connecting and supporting effect of the radial ribs on the annular ribs, thereby making the structural strength of the entire mesh cover better and more stable.

[0020] Furthermore, the annular ribs are evenly arranged in the radial direction, and the first radial ribs and the second radial ribs are alternately and evenly arranged in the circumferential direction.

[0021] Under this technical solution, the mesh cover is symmetrical about any radial rib, the structural strength of each part of the mesh cover is relatively uniform, the air output is also relatively uniform, and the appearance is more regular and beautiful.

[0022] Furthermore, the mesh cover is an integrated structure.

[0023] Under this technical solution, the connection between the various structures of the mesh cover is very reliable and stable, so the structural strength of the mesh cover is relatively high.

[0024] Furthermore, the mesh cover is a stamped sheet metal part.

[0025] Under this technical solution, the mesh cover is made by a stamping process, which has a simple process and high production efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without paying creative work.

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the inner structure of the air conditioner outdoor unit mesh cover provided by the embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the inner side of a partial structure of an air conditioner outdoor unit mesh cover provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the middle;

[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 1 BB view in;

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The enlarged schematic diagram of the center C;

[0032] Figure 6a Schematic diagram of the manufacturing process of the air conditioner outdoor unit mesh cover provided by the embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0033] Figure 6b Schematic diagram of the manufacturing process of the air conditioner outdoor unit mesh cover provided by the embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 ;

[0034] Figure 6c Schematic diagram of the manufacturing process of the air conditioner outdoor unit mesh cover provided by the embodiment of the utility model Figure 3 ;

[0035] Figure 6d Schematic diagram of the manufacturing process of the air conditioner outdoor unit mesh cover provided by the embodiment of the utility model Figure 4 .

[0036] Description of reference numerals:

[0037] 100-cover plate; 101-air outlet; 102-flange; 110-annular rib; 121-first radial rib; 122-second radial rib;

[0038] 130- central connection part;

[0039] 140-outer ring connection portion;

[0040] 211 - first fixed die; 212 - first movable die; 213 - first punch; 221 - second fixed die; 222 - second movable die; 223 - second punch; 231 - third fixed die; 232 - third movable die. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the utility model more obvious and easy to understand, the specific embodiments of the utility model are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. 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.

[0042] This embodiment provides an air conditioner outdoor unit mesh cover, such as Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the air conditioner outdoor unit mesh cover includes a cover plate 100 , which is provided with a plurality of air outlets 101 , and the periphery of the air outlets 101 is provided with inwardly turned flanges 102 , and the flanges 102 are arranged at an acute angle to the inner side surface of the cover plate 100 .

[0043] The air conditioner outdoor unit mesh cover provided in the present embodiment is provided with an inward-turned flange 102 around the air outlet 101, and the flange 102 forms an acute angle with the inner side surface of the cover plate 100, that is, the flange 102 is an inward-turned flange structure, so that the projection area of ​​the ribs on the plane perpendicular to the air outlet direction is greatly reduced, thereby effectively reducing wind resistance, increasing the air outlet area, and further increasing the air volume; moreover, the flange 102 can effectively improve the structural strength of the ribs; in addition, the flange 102 is neither parallel to the air outlet direction nor perpendicular to the air outlet direction, so it has a wind-guiding effect, and the air outlet will be smoother.

[0044] Specifically, in this embodiment, Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, the two flanges 102 of the common ribs of two adjacent air outlets 101 have equal included angles with the inner side of the cover plate 100 and equal widths. In this arrangement, the two flanges 102 of the common ribs of two adjacent air outlets 101 are symmetrically arranged, and the structural strength of the ribs on both sides along the extension direction is more balanced, more regular and more beautiful.

[0045] Specifically, in this embodiment, a first rib is formed between two adjacent rows of air outlets 101 along a first direction, and a plurality of first ribs are arranged at intervals along the first direction; a second rib is formed between two adjacent rows of air outlets 101 along a second direction, the second direction intersects with the first direction, and a plurality of second ribs are arranged at intervals along the second direction. In this arrangement, a plurality of first ribs and a plurality of second ribs are interlaced to form a plurality of air outlets 101.

[0046] More specifically, in this embodiment, if Figure 1 As shown, the mesh cover is circular, the first direction is radial, the second direction is circumferential, the first rib is an annular rib 110, and the second rib is a radial rib. That is, along the radial direction, an annular rib 110 is formed between two adjacent circles of air outlets 101, and a plurality of annular ribs 110 are arranged at intervals along the radial direction; along the circumferential direction, radial ribs are formed between two adjacent rows of air outlets 101, and a plurality of radial ribs are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction, and the annular ribs 110 and the radial ribs are arranged alternately to form a plurality of air outlets 101.

[0047] It should be noted here that, in other embodiments of the present application, the first direction is not limited to the radial direction, and the second direction is not limited to the circumferential direction. For example, the first direction can also be horizontal, and the second direction can also be longitudinal. In this way, the first rib is a longitudinal rib, and the second rib is a transverse rib. Multiple longitudinal ribs and multiple transverse ribs are staggered to form multiple air outlets 101.

[0048] Specifically, in this embodiment, Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the cover plate 100 is further provided with a central connection portion 130 and an outer ring connection portion 140 arranged around the outside of the central connection portion 130, the annular rib 110 is located between the two, and the central connection portion 130, the annular rib 110, and the outer ring connection portion 140 are coaxially arranged; the radial ribs include a first radial rib 121, one end of the first radial rib 121 is connected to the central connection portion 130, and the other end is connected to the outer ring connection portion 140. In this arrangement, the central connection portion 130 and the outer ring connection portion 140 play the role of connecting the first radial rib 121 and supporting the first radial rib 121 and the annular rib 110.

[0049] Specifically, in this embodiment, Figure 1As shown, the radial ribs further include second radial ribs 122, one end of the second radial ribs 122 is connected to a certain circle of annular ribs 110, and the other end is connected to the outer ring connection portion 140. As the radius gradually increases, the farther away from the central connection portion 130 and the closer to the outer ring connection portion 140, the farther the distance between two adjacent first radial ribs 121 becomes, and the second radial ribs 122 are provided, so that the connection and support function of the radial ribs to the annular ribs 110 can be strengthened, thereby making the structural strength of the entire mesh cover better and more stable.

[0050] Specifically, in this embodiment, continue as Figure 1 As shown, the annular ribs 110 are evenly arranged in the radial direction, and the first radial ribs 121 and the second radial ribs 122 are alternately and evenly arranged in the circumferential direction. In this arrangement, the mesh cover is symmetrical about any radial rib, the structural strength of the mesh cover is relatively uniform, the air output is also relatively uniform, and the appearance is more regular and beautiful.

[0051] Specifically, in this embodiment, the mesh cover is an integrated structure. With such an arrangement, the connection between the various structures of the mesh cover is very reliable and stable, so the structural strength of the mesh cover is relatively high.

[0052] More specifically, in this embodiment, the mesh cover is a stamped sheet metal part. The mesh cover is made by stamping process, which is simple and has high production efficiency. Figures 6a to 6d As shown, the specific molding process of the mesh cover may include:

[0053] Punching: Figure 6a As shown, the cover plate 100 is fixed by the first fixed die 211 and the first movable die 212, and then a hole is punched out on the cover plate 100 by using the first punch 213;

[0054] Flanging: Figure 6b As shown, the cover plate 100 is fixed by the second fixed die 221 and the second movable die 222, and then the periphery of the punched hole is preliminarily flanging by the second punch 223;

[0055] Forming: As Figure 6c and 6d As shown, the cover plate 100 is fixed by the third fixed mold 231 and the third movable mold 232, and the third movable mold 232 is used to drive the cover plate 100 to move toward the third fixed mold 231, so as to utilize the mold cavity on the third fixed mold 231 to further turn the flange inward, thereby obtaining the final flange 102.

[0056] Finally, it should be noted that, in this article, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "include", "comprises" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device that includes a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device.

[0057] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to implement or use the present invention. Various modifications to the embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention will not be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but will conform to the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An air conditioner outdoor unit mesh cover, characterized in that: The invention comprises a cover plate (100), wherein the cover plate (100) is provided with a plurality of air outlets (101), and the periphery of the air outlets (101) is provided with an inwardly turned flange (102), and the flange (102) is arranged at an acute angle with the inner side surface of the cover plate (100).

2. The air conditioner outdoor unit grille according to claim 1, characterized in that: The included angles between the two flanges (102) of the common ribs of two adjacent air outlets (101) and the inner side surface of the cover plate (100) are equal.

3. The air conditioner outdoor unit grille according to claim 2, characterized in that: The widths of the two flanges (102) of the common ribs of two adjacent air outlets (101) are equal.

4. The air conditioner outdoor unit grille according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A first rib is formed between two adjacent rows of the air outlets (101) along a first direction, and a plurality of the first ribs are arranged at intervals along the first direction; a second rib is formed between two adjacent rows of the air outlets (101) along a second direction, the second direction intersects with the first direction, and a plurality of the second ribs are arranged at intervals along the second direction.

5. The air conditioner outdoor unit grille according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mesh cover is circular, the first direction is a radial direction, the second direction is a circumferential direction, the first ribs are annular ribs (110), and the second ribs are radial ribs.

6. The air conditioner outdoor unit grille according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cover plate (100) is further provided with a central connecting portion (130) and an outer ring connecting portion (140) arranged on the outside of the central connecting portion (130), the annular rib (110) is located between the two, and the central connecting portion (130), the annular rib (110), and the outer ring connecting portion (140) are coaxially arranged; The radial ribs include a first radial rib (121), one end of the first radial rib (121) is connected to the central connecting portion (130), and the other end of the first radial rib (121) is connected to the outer ring connecting portion (140).

7. The air conditioner outdoor unit grille according to claim 6, characterized in that: The radial ribs also include second radial ribs (122), one end of the second radial ribs (122) is connected to a circle of the annular ribs (110), and the other end is connected to the outer ring connecting portion (140).

8. The air conditioner outdoor unit grille according to claim 7, characterized in that: The annular ribs (110) are evenly arranged in the radial direction, and the first radial ribs (121) and the second radial ribs (122) are alternately and evenly arranged in the circumferential direction.

9. The air conditioner outdoor unit grille according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The mesh cover is an integrated structure.

10. The air conditioner outdoor unit grille according to claim 9, characterized in that: The mesh cover is a sheet metal part formed by stamping.