Panel assembly and air conditioner

Abstract

The panel assembly comprises a panel, a display module and a panel support, the panel comprises a light-transmitting part, the display module is located on the inner side of the panel and arranged opposite to the light-transmitting part, the display module is installed on the panel support, an avoiding through opening used for avoiding the display module is formed in the panel support, and the display module is installed on the panel support. A mounting flange is formed on the peripheral edge of the display module, a mounting surface is formed on the side, facing the mounting flange, of the panel support, the mounting surface surrounds the peripheral side of the avoiding through opening, and a sealing structure is arranged between the mounting surface and the mounting flange. According to the panel assembly provided by the utility model, the sealing effect of the display module and the panel bracket can be improved, so that dust, water vapor and the like can be effectively reduced or prevented from invading the interior of the display module, and the durability of the display module and the panel assembly can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the related art, the display module with display function on the air conditioner is usually arranged on the inner side of the panel and opposite to the light-transmitting part of the panel, so that the user can observe the content displayed by the display module through the light-transmitting part. The display module is installed on the panel bracket, but the sealing effect between the display module and the panel bracket is poor, and dust, water vapor, etc. are easy to invade the interior of the display module, which has an adverse effect on the service life of the display module. Therefore, improvement is needed. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one purpose of the utility model is to propose a panel assembly, by forming a mounting flange on the outer periphery of the display module and forming a mounting surface on the side of the panel bracket facing the mounting flange, and arranging a sealing structure between the mounting surface and the mounting flange, so that the mounting flange and the mounting surface are closely matched and the sealing structure is pressed between the mounting flange and the mounting surface, the mounting flange, the sealing structure and the mounting surface are mutually matched to seal the display module and the panel bracket at the outer periphery of the display module, the contact area between the mounting flange, the mounting surface and the sealing structure is large, which is conducive to improving the sealing effect of the display module and the panel bracket, thereby effectively reducing or avoiding the intrusion of dust, water vapor, etc. into the interior of the display module, thereby helping to improve the durability of the display module and the panel assembly.

[0004] The utility model also provides an air conditioner with the panel assembly.

[0005] According to the panel assembly of the embodiment of the first aspect of the utility model, it includes: a panel, including a light-transmitting portion; a display module, located on the inner side of the panel and arranged opposite to the light-transmitting portion; a panel bracket, the panel is mounted on the panel bracket, the display module is mounted on the panel bracket, and the panel bracket is formed with an avoidance opening for avoiding the display module; wherein a mounting flange is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the display module, a mounting surface is formed on the side of the panel bracket facing the mounting flange, the mounting surface surrounds the outer peripheral side of the avoidance opening, and a sealing structure is provided between the mounting surface and the mounting flange.

[0006] According to the panel assembly of the embodiment of the utility model, a mounting flange is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the display module and a mounting surface is formed on the side of the panel bracket facing the mounting flange, and a sealing structure is arranged between the mounting surface and the mounting flange, so that the mounting flange and the mounting surface are tightly matched and the sealing structure is pressed between the mounting flange and the mounting surface. The mounting flange, the sealing structure and the mounting surface cooperate with each other to seal the display module and the panel bracket at the outer peripheral edge of the display module. The contact area between the mounting flange, the mounting surface and the sealing structure is large, which is beneficial to improving the sealing effect of the display module and the panel bracket, thereby effectively reducing or avoiding the intrusion of dust, water vapor, etc. into the interior of the display module, thereby helping to improve the durability of the display module and the panel assembly.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the sealing structure includes a sealing rib and a sealing member, the sealing rib is provided on the mounting surface and is integrally formed with the panel bracket, the sealing rib extends along the circumference of the avoidance opening, the sealing member is installed on the mounting flange and extends along the circumference of the avoidance opening, and the sealing rib squeezes the sealing member in a direction close to the mounting flange.

[0008] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, a mounting groove is formed on the mounting flange, and the sealing member is mounted in the mounting groove and protrudes from the mounting flange in a direction toward the mounting surface.

[0009] According to some optional embodiments of the utility model, a plurality of first elastic buckles are provided on the mounting surface, and the plurality of first elastic buckles are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the avoidance opening, and the first elastic buckle comprises a boss, a connecting arm and a buckle portion, the boss is provided on the mounting surface, the connecting arm connects the boss and the buckle portion, the mounting flange is accommodated in the limiting groove defined by the boss, the connecting arm and the buckle portion, and the sealing rib is located between two adjacent first elastic buckles and connected to the bosses of the two adjacent first elastic buckles;

[0010] Wherein, the sealing member is annular, and the boss presses the sealing member toward the direction close to the mounting flange.

[0011] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the ratio of the protruding height of the boss to the protruding height of the sealing rib is in the range of 0.75 to 1.0.

[0012] According to some optional embodiments of the utility model, the display module includes a back cover, a circuit board, a lamp body and a reflective cavity, the circuit board is arranged on the back cover, the lamp body is arranged on the side of the circuit board facing the light-transmitting portion, the reflective cavity cover is arranged on the outside of the lamp body, and the mounting flange is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the back cover.

[0013] According to some optional embodiments of the utility model, a second elastic buckle and an elastic arm are provided on the back cover, the second elastic buckle is multiple and is arranged at intervals along the circumference of the circuit board, the second elastic buckle abuts against a side of the circuit board adjacent to the light-transmitting portion, one end of the elastic arm is connected to the back cover and the other end abuts against a side of the circuit board away from the light-transmitting portion, and the reflective cavity abuts against the light-transmitting portion directly or indirectly.

[0014] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the elastic arm extends obliquely in a direction from the circuit board to the light-transmitting portion.

[0015] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the elastic arms are multiple and spaced apart, wherein at least two of the elastic arms are arranged at an angle.

[0016] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the display module further includes a functional film, and the functional film is arranged on a side of the reflective cavity facing the light-transmitting portion.

[0017] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the utility model includes: a panel assembly according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the utility model.

[0018] According to the air conditioner of the embodiment of the utility model, by setting the above-mentioned panel assembly, a mounting flange is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the display module of the panel assembly and a mounting surface is formed on the side of the panel bracket facing the mounting flange, and a sealing structure is arranged between the mounting surface and the mounting flange, so that the mounting flange and the mounting surface are tightly matched and the sealing structure is pressed between the mounting flange and the mounting surface, and the mounting flange, the sealing structure and the mounting surface cooperate with each other to seal the display module and the panel bracket at the outer peripheral edge of the display module, and the contact area between the mounting flange, the mounting surface and the sealing structure is large, which is conducive to improving the sealing effect of the display module and the panel bracket, thereby effectively reducing or avoiding the intrusion of dust, water vapor, etc. into the interior of the display module, thereby helping to improve the durability of the display module and the panel assembly.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0021] Figure 1 is a front view of a panel assembly according to some embodiments of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A rear view of the panel assembly in FIG.

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Sectional view at AA in the middle;

[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Sectional view at the middle BB;

[0025] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The enlarged view of point E in FIG.

[0026] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 Sectional view at CC;

[0027] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 The enlarged view of F in the middle;

[0028] Figure 8 yes Figure 2 The enlarged view of D in FIG.

[0029] Fig. 9 is a front view of a panel bracket and a rear cover according to some embodiments of the utility model;

[0030] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 Rear view of the panel bracket and rear cover in;

[0031] Fig.11 yes Fig.10 Sectional view at II;

[0032] Fig.12 yes Fig.10 Cross-sectional view at GG in FIG.

[0033] Fig.13 yes Fig.10 A cross-sectional view at HH in FIG.

[0034] Fig.14 is a front view of a panel bracket according to some embodiments of the utility model;

[0035] Fig.15 yes Fig.14 Rear view of the panel bracket in;

[0036] Fig.16 yes Fig.15 The cross-sectional view at JJ in FIG.

[0037] Fig.17 yes Fig.15 A cross-sectional view at KK in FIG.

[0038] Fig.18 yes Fig.14 A side view of the panel support in FIG.

[0039] Fig.19 is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of a back cover according to some embodiments of the utility model;

[0040] Fig. 20 yes Fig.19 A rear view of the rear cover in FIG.

[0041] Fig.21 yes Fig. 20 Cross-sectional view at LL in FIG.

[0042] Fig. 22 yes Fig.19 A side view of the back cover in FIG.

[0043] Fig.23 is a schematic diagram of a seal according to some embodiments of the utility model;

[0044] Fig.24 yes Fig.23 Schematic diagram of another perspective of the seal.

[0045] Reference numerals:

[0046] 100. Panel assembly;

[0047] 1. Panel; 11. Light-transmitting part;

[0048] 2. Display module; 21. Mounting flange; 211. Mounting groove; 22. Back cover; 221. Second elastic buckle; 222. Elastic arm; 23. Circuit board; 24. Reflection cavity;

[0049] 3. Panel bracket; 31. Avoidance opening; 32. Mounting surface; 33. First elastic buckle; 331. Boss; 332. Connecting arm; 333. Buckle; 334. Limiting slot;

[0050] 4. Sealing structure; 41. Sealing rib; 42. Sealing element. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0052] Reference below Figure 1-Figure 24 A panel assembly 100 and an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention are described.

[0053] refer to Figure 1-Figure 24 According to the panel assembly 100 of the first embodiment of the utility model, the panel assembly 100 includes: a panel 1, a display module 2 and a panel bracket 3, the panel 1 is mounted on the panel bracket 3, the panel bracket 3 is formed with an escape opening 31 for escaping the display module 2, the display module 2 is located on the inner side of the panel 1 and is mounted on the panel bracket 3. The panel 1 includes a light-transmitting portion 11, and the display module 2 is arranged opposite to the light-transmitting portion 11.

[0054] Optionally, the panel bracket 3 is connected to the panel 1 by a tape or a glue layer. Optionally, the display module 2 is detachably mounted on the panel bracket 3, for example, the display module 2 can be mounted on the panel bracket 3 by fastening, snapping, plugging, etc.

[0055] Among them, a mounting flange 21 is formed on the outer periphery of the display module 2, and a mounting surface 32 is formed on the side of the panel bracket 3 facing the mounting flange 21. The mounting surface 32 surrounds the outer periphery of the avoidance opening 31, and a sealing structure 4 is provided between the mounting surface 32 and the mounting flange 21.

[0056] For example, the assembly process of the panel assembly 100 may include the following steps:

[0057] First, install the panel bracket 3 on the panel 1;

[0058] Next, the sealing structure 4 is installed on the installation flange 21 of the display module 2;

[0059] Next, the display module 2 is positioned with reference to the avoidance opening 31 , and the display module 2 is mounted on the panel bracket 3 .

[0060] According to the panel assembly 100 of the embodiment of the utility model, a mounting flange 21 is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the display module 2 and a mounting surface 32 is formed on the side of the panel bracket 3 facing the mounting flange 21, and a sealing structure 4 is arranged between the mounting surface 32 and the mounting flange 21, so that the mounting flange 21 and the mounting surface 32 are tightly matched and the sealing structure 4 is pressed between the mounting flange 21 and the mounting surface 32, and the mounting flange 21, the sealing structure 4 and the mounting surface 32 cooperate with each other to seal the display module 2 and the panel bracket 3 at the outer peripheral edge of the display module 2, and the contact area between the mounting flange 21, the mounting surface 32 and the sealing structure 4 is large, which is conducive to improving the sealing effect between the display module 2 and the panel bracket 3, thereby effectively reducing or avoiding the intrusion of dust, water vapor, etc. into the interior of the display module 2, thereby helping to improve the durability of the display module 2 and the panel assembly 100.

[0061] refer to Figure 4-Figure 13According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the sealing structure 4 includes a sealing rib 41 and a sealing member 42. The sealing rib 41 is provided on the mounting surface 32 and is integrally formed with the panel bracket 3. The sealing rib 41 extends along the circumference of the avoidance opening 31. The sealing member 42 is installed on the mounting flange 21 and extends along the circumference of the avoidance opening 31. The sealing rib 41 presses the sealing member 42 toward the direction close to the mounting flange 21. Optionally, the sealing member 42 is a sponge member. By making the sealing structure 4 include a sealing rib 41 and a sealing member 42, and making the sealing rib 41 extend along the circumference of the avoidance opening 31, and the sealing member 42 is installed on the installation flange 21 and extends along the circumference of the avoidance opening 31, the sealing structure 4 can form a sealing effect on the display module 2 along the circumference of the avoidance opening 31; by making the sealing rib 41 squeeze the sealing member 42 in the direction close to the installation flange 21, the sealing rib 41 applies an extrusion force to the sealing member 42, which is conducive to forming a tight sealing interface between the sealing rib 41 and the sealing member 42, thereby making the sealing effect between the display module 2 and the panel bracket 3 more reliable.

[0062] refer to Figure 19-22 According to some optional embodiments of the utility model, a mounting groove 211 is formed on the mounting flange 21, and the sealing member 42 is mounted in the mounting groove 211 and protrudes from the mounting flange 21 in the direction of the mounting surface 32. By forming the mounting groove 211 on the mounting flange 21, the sealing member 42 is mounted in the mounting groove 211 and protrudes from the mounting flange 21 in the direction of the mounting surface 32, and the mounting groove 211 forms a limiting effect on the sealing member 42, so that the sealing member 42 can be stably mounted on the display module 2.

[0063] refer to Figure 1-Figure 15According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of first elastic buckles 33 are provided on the mounting surface 32, and the plurality of first elastic buckles 33 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the avoidance opening 31. The first elastic buckles 33 include a boss 331, a connecting arm 332 and a buckle portion 333. The boss 331 is provided on the mounting surface 32, and the connecting arm 332 connects the boss 331 and the buckle portion 333. The mounting flange 21 is accommodated in a limiting card groove 334 defined by the boss 331, the connecting arm 332 and the buckle portion 333. The limiting card groove 334 defined by the boss 331, the connecting arm 332 and the buckle portion 333 forms a limiting effect on the mounting flange 21 and the sealing member 42 installed on the mounting flange 21, so that the plurality of first elastic buckles 33 form a limiting and fixing effect on the display module 2 and the sealing member 42 along the circumference of the avoidance opening 31, which is conducive to the stable installation of the display module 2 on the panel bracket 3. The sealing rib 41 is located between two adjacent first elastic buckles 33 and connected to the bosses 331 of the two adjacent first elastic buckles 33, wherein the seal 42 is annular, and the boss 331 squeezes the seal 42 in the direction close to the mounting flange 21, and the boss 331 applies squeezing force to the seal 42, so that a tight sealing interface is also formed between the boss 331 and the seal 42, thereby strengthening the sealing between the seal 42 and the boss 331.

[0064] Optionally, the sealing member 42 may be in the shape of an open ring; the sealing member 42 may also be in the shape of a closed ring.

[0065] By locating the sealing rib 41 between two adjacent first elastic buckles 33 and connecting with the bosses 331 of the two adjacent first elastic buckles 33, the sealing rib 41 and the plurality of first elastic buckles 33 are alternately arranged along the circumference of the avoidance opening 31, and the sealing rib 41 and the bosses 331 apply an extrusion force toward the sealing member 42 along the circumference of the avoidance opening 31, so that a continuous tight sealing effect is formed between the display module 2 and the panel bracket 3 along the circumference of the avoidance opening 31, thereby facilitating further improving the sealing effect between the display module 2 and the panel bracket 3.

[0066] refer to Figure 9-13 According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the ratio of the protruding height of the boss 331 to the protruding height of the sealing rib 41 ranges from 0.75 to 1.0. Optionally, the ratio of the protruding height of the boss 331 to the protruding height of the sealing rib 41 can be 0.75, 0.8, 0.85, 0.9, 1.0, etc.

[0067] If the ratio of the protruding height of the boss 331 to the protruding height of the sealing rib 41 is less than 0.75, the degree of compression of the boss 331 on the seal 42 in the direction close to the mounting flange 21 is small, and the seal between the boss 331 and the seal 42 is not tight enough; if the ratio of the protruding height of the boss 331 to the protruding height of the sealing rib 41 is greater than 1, in the process of accommodating the mounting flange 21 in the limiting groove 334, it is possible that the boss 331 and the mounting flange 21 interfere with each other, making it difficult for the mounting flange 21 to be accommodated in the limiting groove 334.

[0068] By making the ratio range of the protruding height of the boss 331 to the protruding height of the sealing rib 41 be 0.75 to 1.0, within this range, the ratio range of the protruding height of the boss 331 to the protruding height of the sealing rib 41 is appropriate, the mounting flange 21 is easily accommodated in the limiting slot 334, and the degree of extrusion of the boss 331 on the seal 42 in the direction close to the mounting flange 21 is more appropriate, a tight sealing interface can be formed between the boss 331 and the seal 42, and the sealing effect between the display module 2 and the panel bracket 3 is good.

[0069] refer to Figure 1-Figure 8 According to some optional embodiments of the utility model, the display module 2 includes a back cover 22, a circuit board 23, a lamp body and a reflective cavity 24. The circuit board 23 is arranged on the back cover 22, the lamp body is arranged on the side of the circuit board 23 facing the light-transmitting portion 11, the reflective cavity 24 is covered on the outside of the lamp body, and a mounting flange 21 is formed on the outer periphery of the back cover 22. The back cover 22 supports and protects the circuit board 23, the lamp body and the reflective cavity 24. By forming the mounting flange 21 on the outer periphery of the back cover 22, the back cover 22 can be mounted on the panel bracket 3 by accommodating the mounting flange 21 in the limiting card slot 334, so that the circuit board 23, the lamp body and the reflective cavity 24 of the display module 2 are mounted on the panel bracket 3 through the back cover 22.

[0070] Optionally, a fixed buckle is provided at one end of the back cover 22, and an elastic buckle is provided at the other end, and the circuit board 23 is installed on the back cover 22 through the fixed buckle and the elastic buckle. The circuit board 23 can be used to control or adjust the lamp body, and the lamp body can provide a light source for the content displayed through the light-transmitting portion 11; the reflective cavity 24 is conducive to improving the visual effect of the display module 2, making the light passing through the light-transmitting portion 11 more uniform.

[0071] refer to Figure 1-Figure 8 , Figure 19-22According to some optional embodiments of the utility model, a second elastic buckle 221 and an elastic arm 222 are provided on the back cover 22, the second elastic buckle 221 is multiple and is arranged at intervals along the circumference of the circuit board 23, the second elastic buckle 221 abuts against a side of the circuit board 23 adjacent to the light-transmitting portion 11, one end of the elastic arm 222 is connected to the back cover 22 and the other end abuts against a side of the circuit board 23 away from the light-transmitting portion 11, and the reflective cavity 24 directly or indirectly abuts against the light-transmitting portion 11. By making the second elastic buckle 221 abut against the side of the circuit board 23 adjacent to the light-transmitting portion 11, and making the other end of the elastic arm 222 abut against the side of the circuit board 23 away from the light-transmitting portion 11, the second elastic buckle 221 and the elastic arm 222 cooperate with each other to form an elastic constraint on the circuit board 23 along the thickness direction of the circuit board 23, which is conducive to the circuit board 23 being stably installed on the back cover 22; by making the reflective cavity 24 abut against the light-transmitting portion 11 directly or indirectly, it is possible to prevent the light of the display module 2 from being dispersed from the gap between the reflective cavity 24 and the light-transmitting portion 11, so that the display effect of the display module 2 is good. In addition, the elastic arm 222, the circuit board 23, the reflective cavity 24, and the light-transmitting portion 11 are abutted against each other in sequence, so that each part of the display module 2 can be stably arranged between the back cover 22 and the light-transmitting portion 11.

[0072] According to some optional embodiments of the utility model, the installation flange 21 of the back cover 22 is accommodated in the limiting slot 334 of the first elastic buckle 33, and the side of the installation flange 21 away from the light-transmitting portion 11 is elastically abutted against the buckle portion 333 of the first elastic buckle 33, and the first elastic buckle 33 applies an elastic force along the direction from the display module 2 to the light-transmitting portion 11 to the back cover 22 through the installation flange 21; the reflective cavity 24 is directly or indirectly abutted against the light-transmitting portion 11, and the light-transmitting portion 11 applies a force along the direction from the light-transmitting portion 11 to the display module 2 to the reflective cavity 24, and the reflective cavity 24 transmits the force to the circuit board 23, and the circuit board 23 then transmits the force to the back cover 22 through the elastic arm 222, so that an elastic constraint is formed on the back cover 22 along the thickness direction of the back cover 22, which is convenient for disassembly, assembly and maintenance of the display module 2.

[0073] Optionally, the elastic force applied by the first elastic buckle 33 to the mounting flange 21 of the rear cover 22 is F1, and the force transmitted to the rear cover 22 by the elastic arm 222 is F2, and F1 is greater than F2, so that the display module 2 can be stably mounted on the panel bracket 3.

[0074] refer to Figure 19-20According to some optional embodiments of the utility model, the elastic arm 222 extends obliquely in the direction from the circuit board 23 to the light-transmitting portion 11. This arrangement enables the elastic arm 222 to automatically adjust the distance and position relationship between the circuit board 23 and the back cover 22 by virtue of the natural elastic force generated by its oblique extension angle when the circuit board 23 is installed on the back cover 22 and when subjected to external pressure changes, which is conducive to the circuit board 23 being stably installed on the back cover 22.

[0075] refer to Figure 19-20 According to some optional embodiments of the utility model, the elastic arms 222 are multiple and spaced apart, and at least two of the elastic arms 222 are arranged at an angle. For example, two of the elastic arms 222 are arranged at an angle; for example, any two of the elastic arms 222 are arranged at an angle. Optionally, the elastic arms 222 are formed into two groups, and the inclined extension direction of each group of elastic arms 222 is consistent, and there is an angle between the inclined extension directions of the two groups of elastic arms 222. By arranging at least two of the elastic arms 222 at an angle, the two elastic arms 222 are inclined in different directions, which can provide balanced support forces in different directions, thereby increasing the installation stability of the circuit board 23 in multi-dimensional directions.

[0076] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the display module further includes a functional film, which is disposed on the side of the reflective cavity 24 facing the light-transmitting portion 11. By providing the functional film, and making the functional film disposed on the side of the reflective cavity 24 facing the light-transmitting portion 11, the functional film is conducive to improving the display effect of the display module 2, or can further enrich the functions of the panel assembly 100.

[0077] Optionally, the functional film may be one or a plurality of stacked functional films; optionally, there may be a plurality of functional films, and the functions of the plurality of functional films may be different, for example, the plurality of functional films may be touch films, optical films, and the like.

[0078] Optionally, the touch film is an ITO film. For example, when the panel assembly 100 is applied to an air conditioner, the touch film can be used to touch-control different functions of the air conditioner, such as controlling the switch, wind speed, air outlet mode or air conditioning mode of the air conditioner.

[0079] The air conditioner according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes the above-mentioned panel assembly 100.

[0080] According to the air conditioner of the embodiment of the utility model, by setting the above-mentioned panel assembly 100, a mounting flange 21 is formed on the outer peripheral edge of the display module 2 of the panel assembly 100, and a mounting surface 32 is formed on the side of the panel bracket 3 facing the mounting flange 21, and a sealing structure 4 is arranged between the mounting surface 32 and the mounting flange 21, so that the mounting flange 21 and the mounting surface 32 are tightly matched and the sealing structure 4 is pressed between the mounting flange 21 and the mounting surface 32, and the mounting flange 21, the sealing structure 4 and the mounting surface 32 cooperate with each other to seal the display module 2 and the panel bracket 3 at the outer peripheral edge of the display module 2, and the contact area between the mounting flange 21, the mounting surface 32 and the sealing structure 4 is large, which is conducive to improving the sealing effect of the display module 2 and the panel bracket 3, thereby effectively reducing or avoiding the intrusion of dust, water vapor, etc. into the interior of the display module 2, thereby helping to improve the durability of the display module 2 and the panel assembly 100.

[0081] refer to Figure 1-Figure 24 In the present embodiment, the air conditioner is a split floor-standing air conditioner, which includes an air conditioner indoor unit and an air conditioner outdoor unit. The air conditioner indoor unit includes a casing, a heat exchanger assembly, an air duct assembly, an electric control box component, and an air outlet frame assembly, etc. The heat exchanger assembly, the air duct assembly, the electric control box component, and the air outlet frame assembly are all arranged in the casing, and the heat exchanger assembly and the air duct assembly are both located on the upstream side of the air outlet frame assembly.

[0082] The casing includes a front casing assembly, a rear casing assembly, a top cover and a chassis. The front casing assembly is connected to the front side of the rear casing assembly, the front casing assembly and the rear casing assembly are connected to the upper side of the chassis, and the top cover is connected to the upper side of the rear casing assembly. The front casing assembly is formed with an air outlet, and the rear casing assembly is formed with an air inlet. The indoor airflow enters the casing from the air inlet, flows through the heat exchanger assembly and exchanges heat with the heat exchanger assembly to achieve cooling or heating regulation of these airflows; then, these airflows flow through the air duct assembly and are sent to the air outlet frame assembly under the driving action of the air duct assembly; then, the airflow enters the air outlet frame from the airflow inlet of the air outlet frame assembly, flows through the air outlet channel, and then flows out of the air outlet frame from the airflow outlet; then, it flows out of the casing from the air outlet and enters the room to heat or cool the indoor air.

[0083] The front housing assembly includes the above-mentioned panel assembly 100, and the panel assembly 100 is formed with air outlets on both sides along the left and right directions. The panel assembly 100 includes: a panel 1, a display module 2, and a panel bracket 3. The panel 1 is mounted on the panel bracket 3. The panel bracket 3 is formed with an escape opening 31 for escaping the display module 2. The display module 2 is located on the inner side of the panel 1 and is mounted on the panel bracket 3. The panel 1 includes a light-transmitting portion 11, and the display module 2 is arranged opposite to the light-transmitting portion 11.

[0084] The display module 2 includes a back cover 22, a circuit board 23, a lamp body and a reflective cavity 24. The circuit board 23 is arranged on the back cover 22, the lamp body is arranged on the side of the circuit board 23 facing the light-transmitting portion 11, the reflective cavity 24 is covered on the outside of the lamp body, and the outer periphery of the back cover 22 is formed with the mounting flange 21. A mounting surface 32 is formed on the side of the panel bracket 3 facing the mounting flange 21, and the mounting surface 32 surrounds the outer periphery of the avoidance opening 31, and a sealing structure 4 is provided between the mounting surface 32 and the mounting flange 21.

[0085] The sealing structure 4 includes a sealing rib 41 and a sealing member 42. The sealing rib 41 is provided on the mounting surface 32 and is integrally formed with the panel bracket 3. The sealing rib 41 extends along the circumference of the avoidance opening 31. A mounting groove 211 is formed on the mounting flange 21. The sealing member 42 is mounted in the mounting groove 211 and protrudes from the mounting flange 21 toward the mounting surface 32. The sealing member 42 is annular and extends along the circumference of the avoidance opening 31.

[0086] A plurality of first elastic buckles 33 are provided on the mounting surface 32, and the plurality of first elastic buckles 33 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the avoidance opening 31. The first elastic buckles 33 include a boss 331, a connecting arm 332 and a buckle portion 333. The boss 331 is provided on the mounting surface 32, and the connecting arm 332 connects the boss 331 and the buckle portion 333. The mounting flange 21 is accommodated in a limiting slot 334 defined by the boss 331, the connecting arm 332 and the buckle portion 333.

[0087] The sealing rib 41 is located between two adjacent first elastic buckles 33 and is connected to the boss 331 of the two adjacent first elastic buckles 33. The ratio of the protruding height of the boss 331 to the protruding height of the sealing rib 41 is in the range of 0.75 to 1.0. The sealing rib 41 squeezes the seal 42 in the direction close to the mounting flange 21, and the boss 331 squeezes the seal 42 in the direction close to the mounting flange 21.

[0088] The display module further includes a functional film, which is disposed on a side of the reflective cavity 24 facing the light-transmitting portion 11 .

[0089] The back cover 22 is provided with a second elastic buckle 221 and an elastic arm 222. The second elastic buckle 221 is multiple and is arranged at intervals along the circumference of the circuit board 23. The second elastic buckle 221 abuts against a side of the circuit board 23 adjacent to the light-transmitting portion 11. One end of the elastic arm 222 is connected to the back cover 22 and the other end abuts against a side of the circuit board 23 away from the light-transmitting portion 11. The reflective cavity 24 directly or indirectly abuts against the light-transmitting portion 11.

[0090] The elastic arms 222 extend obliquely in the direction from the circuit board 23 to the light-transmitting portion 11. The elastic arms 222 are formed into two groups, each group of elastic arms 222 extends in the same oblique direction, and there is an angle between the oblique extension directions of the two groups of elastic arms 222.

[0091] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element 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.

[0092] In the description of the present invention, "first feature" or "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0093] In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means two or more.

[0094] In the description of the present invention, a first feature being “above” or “below” a second feature may include that the first and second features are directly in contact with each other, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact with each other via another feature therebetween.

[0095] In the description of the present invention, a first feature “above”, “over” and “above” a second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is horizontally higher than the second feature.

[0096] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0097] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A panel assembly, characterized in that: include: A panel including a light-transmitting portion; A display module is located inside the panel and is arranged opposite to the light-transmitting portion; A panel bracket, the panel is mounted on the panel bracket, the display module is mounted on the panel bracket, and the panel bracket is formed with an avoidance opening for avoiding the display module; The display module has an installation flange formed on its periphery, the panel bracket has an installation surface on one side facing the installation flange, the installation surface surrounds the periphery of the avoidance opening, and a sealing structure is provided between the installation surface and the installation flange.

2. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing structure includes a sealing rib and a sealing member, wherein the sealing rib is arranged on the mounting surface and is integrally formed with the panel bracket, the sealing rib extends along the circumference of the avoidance opening, the sealing member is installed on the mounting flange and extends along the circumference of the avoidance opening, and the sealing rib squeezes the sealing member toward the direction close to the mounting flange.

3. The panel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: A mounting groove is formed on the mounting flange, and the sealing member is mounted in the mounting groove and protrudes from the mounting flange in a direction toward the mounting surface.

4. The panel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting surface is provided with a plurality of first elastic buckles, which are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the avoidance opening, the first elastic buckles include a boss, a connecting arm and a buckle portion, the boss is provided on the mounting surface, the connecting arm connects the boss and the buckle portion, the mounting flange is accommodated in the limiting groove defined by the boss, the connecting arm and the buckle portion, and the sealing rib is located between two adjacent first elastic buckles and connected to the bosses of the two adjacent first elastic buckles; Wherein, the sealing member is annular, and the boss presses the sealing member toward the direction close to the mounting flange.

5. The panel assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The ratio of the protruding height of the boss to the protruding height of the sealing rib is in the range of 0.75 to 1.

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6. The panel assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The display module includes a back cover, a circuit board, a lamp body and a reflective cavity. The circuit board is arranged on the back cover, the lamp body is arranged on the side of the circuit board facing the light-transmitting portion, the reflective cavity cover is arranged on the outside of the lamp body, and the outer peripheral edge of the back cover is formed with the mounting flange.

7. The panel assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The back cover is provided with a second elastic buckle and an elastic arm, the second elastic buckle is multiple and is arranged at intervals along the circumference of the circuit board, the second elastic buckle abuts against a side of the circuit board adjacent to the light-transmitting portion, one end of the elastic arm is connected to the back cover and the other end abuts against a side of the circuit board away from the light-transmitting portion, and the reflective cavity abuts against the light-transmitting portion directly or indirectly.

8. The panel assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The elastic arm extends obliquely in a direction from the circuit board to the light-transmitting portion.

9. The panel assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The elastic arms are multiple and spaced apart, wherein at least two of the elastic arms are arranged at an angle.

10. The panel assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that The display module further includes a functional film, and the functional film is arranged on a side of the reflective cavity facing the light-transmitting portion.

11. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: A panel assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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