Handle assembly for air conditioner and air conditioner

Abstract

The handle assembly comprises a support, a handle and a positioning structure, the handle is connected with the support in a rotating mode and provided with a plurality of rotating positions relative to the support, the positioning structure comprises a first positioning piece and a second positioning piece, the first positioning piece is arranged on the support, the second positioning piece is arranged on the handle, and the first positioning piece is arranged on the support. The first positioning piece is suitable for being matched with the second positioning piece in a positioning mode so as to position at least one of the multiple rotating positions. According to the handle assembly for the air conditioner, certain convenience and operation flexibility are achieved, and great convenience is provided for installation, movement and maintenance of the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In order to solve the problem that the air conditioner is not easy to move again after installation and maintenance, some existing air conditioners are provided with handles to facilitate the movement of the air conditioner.

[0003] However, some air conditioners are fixedly connected to the handle, which means that the handle always protrudes even when the air conditioner does not need to be moved, which not only increases the space required for the air conditioner, but also reduces the consistency of the appearance of the air conditioner.

[0004] Therefore, there is room for improvement in the handle of the air conditioner. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the related art. To this end, the utility model proposes a handle assembly for an air conditioner, which has certain convenience and operational flexibility, and provides great convenience for the installation, movement and maintenance of the air conditioner.

[0006] The utility model also provides an air conditioner with the handle assembly.

[0007] According to the first aspect of the present invention, a handle assembly for an air conditioner includes: a bracket; a handle, the handle is rotatably connected to the bracket and has a plurality of rotational positions relative to the bracket; a positioning structure, the positioning structure includes a first positioning member and a second positioning member, the first positioning member is arranged on the bracket, the second positioning member is arranged on the handle, the first positioning member is suitable for positioning and cooperating with the second positioning member to position at least one of the plurality of rotational positions.

[0008] According to the handle assembly for the air conditioner of the embodiment of the utility model, the user can adjust the angle and position of the handle as needed through the rotation connection to adapt to different operating scenarios. The first positioning member and the second positioning member in the positioning structure can ensure the stable positioning of the handle at a certain rotation position, prevent the handle from accidentally rotating or sliding when it is not needed to move, and enhance the overall safety of the air conditioner and the user's operability of the air conditioner.

[0009] In some embodiments, at least one of the first positioning member and the second positioning member is plural, so that the positioning structure is used to position at least two of the plurality of rotational positions.

[0010] In some embodiments, the multiple rotation positions include a first rotation position and a second rotation position, the handle rotates relative to the bracket between the first rotation position and the second rotation position, and one of the first positioning member and the second positioning member is two, so that the positioning structure is used to position the first rotation position and the second rotation position.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first positioning member includes an elastic member and a stop member, the second positioning member is a groove, the elastic member is used to constantly push the stop member to move toward the handle, and the stop member is suitable for fitting into the groove.

[0012] In some embodiments, the stop member is a spherical structure, and the groove is a spherical groove.

[0013] In some embodiments, the multiple rotation positions include a first rotation position and a second rotation position, the handle rotates between the first rotation position and the second rotation position relative to the bracket, and the bracket includes: a first bracket portion and a second bracket portion arranged in sequence along a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the handle, the first bracket portion is formed with an installation groove, a side of the installation groove facing away from the second bracket portion is open to form a first opening, and the peripheral side portion of the installation groove is opened to form a second opening connected to the first opening, and the first positioning member is arranged on the second bracket portion and extends into the installation groove.

[0014] In some embodiments, the handle assembly also includes: a mounting plate, the mounting plate is suitable for being configured as a part of the housing of the air conditioner, a receiving groove is formed on the mounting plate, the bracket is arranged on the groove wall of the receiving groove, the multiple rotation positions include a first rotation position and a second rotation position, the handle rotates relative to the bracket between the first rotation position and the second rotation position, in the first rotation position, the handle is accommodated in the receiving groove, and in the second rotation position, a part of the handle extends out of the receiving groove.

[0015] In some embodiments, a reinforcing rib is formed on a groove wall on one side of the accommodating groove where the bracket is disposed, and the reinforcing rib is disposed adjacent to and around the bracket.

[0016] In some embodiments, the receiving groove is recessed along the thickness direction of the mounting plate, and the receiving groove penetrates the outer peripheral contour of the mounting plate to form a gap.

[0017] In some embodiments, a groove wall on one side of the accommodating groove where the bracket is disposed is configured as an inclined surface extending downwardly toward the notch.

[0018] In some embodiments, a reinforcing rib is formed on a groove wall on one side of the bracket where the accommodating groove is set, the reinforcing rib is adjacent to and around the bracket, and the reinforcing rib protrudes from the groove wall of the accommodating groove; and / or the reinforcing rib extends into an open ring shape, and the opening of the reinforcing rib is set toward the notch.

[0019] In some embodiments, a mounting hole is formed on the groove wall of the accommodating groove, the bracket is passed through the mounting hole, and a sealing member is provided on at least one of the two sides of the thickness of the groove wall of the accommodating groove, and the sealing member abuts against the groove wall of the accommodating groove to seal the mounting hole.

[0020] In some embodiments, the bracket extends through the mounting hole to a portion of the mounting plate that is away from the handle and is threadedly connected to a nut, and the sealing member is sandwiched between the nut and the mounting plate.

[0021] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the utility model comprises a shell and a handle assembly for an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the utility model, wherein the bracket is arranged on the shell and the handle is located outside the shell.

[0022] The air conditioner according to the embodiment of the utility model provides convenience for installation, movement and maintenance of the air conditioner by adopting the handle assembly.

[0023] In some embodiments, the air conditioner includes an indoor unit part suitable for being arranged on the indoor side and an outdoor unit part suitable for being arranged on the outdoor side, the outdoor unit part includes the handle assembly, and the handle assembly is arranged on the top of the outdoor unit part.

[0024] In some embodiments, the air conditioner is a window air conditioner.

[0025] 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

[0026] 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:

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the connection position between the handle assembly and the housing in some embodiments of the present application;

[0028] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the position of the handle rotation of some embodiments of the present application;

[0029] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a handle in some embodiments of the present application in a first rotation position;

[0030] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the position of the handle in some embodiments of the present application in the second rotation position;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the handle and the bracket in some embodiments of the present application;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the installation slot of some embodiments of the present application;

[0033] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting plate of some embodiments of the present application;

[0034] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the position of the sealing member in some embodiments of the present application;

[0035] Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present application.

[0036] Reference numerals:

[0037] Air conditioner 100,

[0038] Inner unit part 200, outer unit part 300, housing 301,

[0039] Handle assembly 400,

[0040] bracket 1, first bracket portion 10, mounting groove 11, first opening 111, second opening 112, second bracket portion 12, handle 2, rotating shaft 21,

[0041] Positioning structure 3, first positioning member 31, elastic member 311, stop member 312, second positioning member 32, groove 320, mounting plate 4, accommodating groove 41, notch 411, groove wall 42, reinforcing rib 421, opening 422, mounting hole 423,

[0042] Seal 5, nut 6,

[0043] First rotation position a, second rotation position b. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] 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.

[0045] The disclosure below provides many different embodiments or examples to realize different structures of the utility model. In order to simplify the disclosure of the utility model, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are only examples, and the purpose is not to limit the utility model. In addition, the utility model can repeat reference numbers and / or letters in different examples. This repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity, and does not itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the utility model provides various specific examples of processes and materials, but those of ordinary skill in the art can be aware of the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0046] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, the term "and / or" is only a description of the association relationship of the associated objects, indicating that there may be three relationships. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. In addition, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the associated objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0047] Please refer to the following Figure 1 - Fig. 9 , describing the handle assembly 400 according to an embodiment of the utility model. It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present application, the handle assembly 400 can be used for the air conditioner 200, but is not limited thereto. For example, the handle assembly 400 can also be used for a humidifier, an air purifier, etc. In the following description of the present application, the handle assembly 400 is used for the air conditioner 200 as an example for description.

[0048] like Figure 1 - Figure 2 As shown, the handle assembly 400 includes a bracket 1 and a handle 2, the handle 2 is rotatably connected to the bracket 1, and the handle 2 has multiple rotation positions relative to the bracket 1, so the handle 2 has multiple different placement postures within its rotation range, and each placement posture corresponds to a rotation position.

[0049] Within the rotation range of the handle 2, the user can adjust the placement of the handle 2 according to actual needs to place it in a position that is most suitable for grasping or storing. For example, when the air conditioner 200 does not need to be moved, the user can rotate the handle 2 to a position close to the surface of the air conditioner 200 to keep it parallel to the air conditioner 200, thereby minimizing space occupation while maintaining the appearance of the air conditioner 200. When the air conditioner 200 needs to be moved, the user only needs to simply rotate the handle 2 to place it in a vertical or tilted state, so that the air conditioner 200 can be conveniently grasped and moved.

[0050] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the handle assembly 400 also includes a positioning structure 3, which includes a first positioning member 31 and a second positioning member 32. The first positioning member 31 is arranged on the bracket 1, and the second positioning member 32 is arranged on the handle 2. The first positioning member 31 is suitable for positioning and cooperating with the second positioning member 32 to position at least one of the multiple rotation positions.

[0051] The positioning structure 3 can further improve the safety of the handle assembly 400, because it can automatically position the handle 2 when it is in a certain rotation position to prevent the handle 2 from accidentally rotating when it is not needed. At the same time, the positioning structure 3 can also be manually unlocked so that the placement posture of the handle 2 can be easily adjusted when needed.

[0052] Optionally, the positioning and matching structure may adopt a mechanical buckle, a slot, or a magnetic adsorption structure.

[0053] Specifically, when the handle 2 is rotated to the expected position, the second positioning member 32 will automatically align with the first positioning member 31 to limit the handle 2 to the current posture.

[0054] For example, for mechanical matching, the protrusion or groove 320 on the second positioning member 32 will be engaged with the corresponding part on the first positioning member 31, thereby achieving the relative position fixation between the handle 2 and the bracket 1. This engaging design can ensure the stability of the handle 2 in the fixed position and prevent it from accidental movement.

[0055] For another example, for magnetic matching, the first positioning member 31 and the second positioning member 32 are respectively provided with magnets, and when the two are close to each other, the attraction between the magnets causes them to adsorb to each other, thereby fixing the handle 2 and the bracket 1 at a specific position. This magnetic matching method is not only convenient and fast, but also can provide a stable fixing effect.

[0056] Regardless of which matching mode is adopted, the matching of the first positioning member 31 and the second positioning member 32 can ensure the stability of the handle 2 at a specific rotation position.

[0057] According to the handle assembly 400 for the air conditioner 200 of the embodiment of the utility model, the handle 2 and the bracket 1 are flexibly rotated, so that the handle 2 can be freely switched between multiple different placement postures. This arrangement not only facilitates the user to adjust the position of the handle 2 as needed, but also can minimize the space occupied, and can also stably fix the position of the handle 2 when needed, thereby further improving the practicality of the air conditioner 200.

[0058] In some embodiments, at least one of the first positioning member 31 and the second positioning member 32 is plural, so that the positioning structure 3 is used to position at least two of the multiple rotation positions.

[0059] For example, when there are multiple first positioning members 31, they are distributed at different positions along the bracket 1, and these first positioning members 31 are circumferentially arranged on the bracket 1 around the rotation axis of the handle 2. In other words, multiple first positioning members 31 are arranged along a circle or a similar path with the rotation axis as the center, so as to ensure that the first positioning members 31 can be matched with the second positioning members 32 at different angles during the rotation of the handle 2. For example, the first positioning member 31 can be located on the side wall of the bracket 1, or below the bracket 1.

[0060] For example, when there are multiple second positioning members 32, they are distributed at different positions along the handle 2, and these second positioning members 32 are circumferentially arranged on the handle 2 around the rotation axis of the handle 2. In this way, it can be ensured that the handle 2 can be stably fixed at multiple different angular positions.

[0061] In order to improve the coordination between the first positioning member 31 and the second positioning member 32, a plurality of the first positioning members 31 and the second positioning members 32 are used. This arrangement enables the plurality of second positioning members 32 to coordinate with the plurality of first positioning members 31 at different angles during the rotation of the handle 2. Each first positioning member 31 can coordinate with any second positioning member 32, forming a plurality of possible coordination points. In this way, no matter which angle the user rotates the handle 2 to, a suitable coordination point can be found, thereby achieving stable fixation between the handle 2 and the bracket 1 and improving the reliability of the handle assembly 400.

[0062] In addition, providing a plurality of first positioning members 31 and a plurality of second positioning members 32 can also provide better fault tolerance. Even if a positioning member is worn or damaged, the other positioning members can still keep the handle 2 stably fixed. This can extend the service life of the handle assembly 400 and improve the reliability and durability of the air conditioner 200.

[0063] In some embodiments, Figure 2 - Figure 4 As shown, the multiple rotation positions include a first rotation position a and a second rotation position b, the handle 2 rotates relative to the bracket 1 between the first rotation position a and the second rotation position b, and one of the first positioning member 31 and the second positioning member 32 is two, so that the positioning structure 3 is used to position the first rotation position a and the second rotation position b.

[0064] For example, the first rotation position a and the second rotation position b correspond to two main use states of the handle 2. One is set as a storage position, for folding the handle 2 when not in use to reduce space occupation or prevent accidental touch; the other is a use position, for conveniently operating or moving the air conditioner 200 when the user needs.

[0065] Optionally, there are two first positioning members 31, which are respectively located at positions corresponding to the storage position and the use position on the bracket 1. When the handle 2 is in the storage position, the second positioning member 32 on the handle 2 will cooperate with one of the first positioning members 31 on the bracket 1 to ensure that the handle 2 is stably stored in the predetermined position. Similarly, when the handle 2 needs to be switched to the use position, the user can rotate the handle 2 so that the second positioning member 32 on the handle 2 cooperates with another first positioning member 31 on the bracket 1, thereby fixing the handle 2 in the use position.

[0066] Alternatively, in some other embodiments, there are two second positioning members 32 , each of which can cooperate with the first positioning member 31 to rotate between the first rotation position a and the second rotation position b, which will not be described in detail herein.

[0067] In some embodiments, Figure 3 - Figure 4 As shown, the first positioning member 31 includes an elastic member 311 and a stop member 312 , and the second positioning member 32 is a groove 320 . The elastic member 311 is used to push the stop member 312 to move toward the handle 2 , and the stop member 312 is suitable for fitting into the groove 320 .

[0068] The elastic member 311 is usually a component that can generate a restoring force, such as a spring, a rubber pad, etc. It is responsible for providing a continuous thrust to the stop member 312 to move it toward the handle 2 .

[0069] The stop member 312 is a component that can actually contact the second positioning member 32, that is, the groove 320. Therefore, the shape and size of the stop member 312 can match the groove 320, so that it can smoothly enter the groove 320 when needed, thereby realizing the positioning function. Optionally, the stop member 312 is a rectangular or square protrusion, and the groove 320 adopts a rectangular or square notch corresponding to the shape of the stop member 312. Or optionally, the stop member 312 is a circular protrusion, for example, it can be a part of a cylinder or a completely independent circular structure, and the groove 320 adopts a circular notch corresponding to the shape of the stop member 312.

[0070] In some Figure 3 - Figure 4 In the illustrated embodiment, the stop member 312 is a spherical structure, and the groove 320 is a spherical groove 320 .

[0071] First, the ball-shaped stopper 312 has a high degree of symmetry and flexibility, which means that it can enter the spherical groove 320 from multiple directions without the need for precise alignment. This feature makes the locking and unlocking process of the handle 2 simpler and faster.

[0072] Secondly, the design of the spherical groove 320 allows the stop member 312 to rotate and adjust slightly therein to accommodate small assembly errors or tolerances. This flexibility ensures that the handle 2 can remain stably fixed in the locked state, while also reducing the risk of damage or malfunction caused by improper position after rotation.

[0073] In addition, since the spherical groove 320 provides multiple possible contact points, the stopper 312 of the spherical structure can smoothly transition between these contact points, so that the handle 2 can achieve the positioning function while allowing a small degree of rotation flexibility, so that the handle 2 will not be too "rigid" in the locked state.

[0074] In some other embodiments, the diameter of the groove 320 is greater than the diameter of the stop member 312. This arrangement can provide a certain gap to accommodate positioning assembly and tolerance.

[0075] In some embodiments, the plurality of rotation positions include a first rotation position a and a second rotation position b, and the handle 2 rotates relative to the bracket 1 between the first rotation position a and the second rotation position b. Figure 5 As shown, the bracket 1 includes: a first bracket portion 10 and a second bracket portion 12 arranged in sequence along a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis L of the handle 2, the first bracket portion 10 is formed with a mounting groove 11, the side of the mounting groove 11 facing away from the second bracket portion 12 is open to form a first opening 111, and the peripheral side portion of the mounting groove 11 is opened to form a second opening 112 connected to the first opening 111, and the first positioning member 31 is arranged on the second bracket portion 12 and extends into the mounting groove 11.

[0076] The first opening 111 is provided to facilitate the installation of the rotating shaft 21 of the handle 2 or related structures into the installation groove 11 and to cooperate with the second positioning member 32 .

[0077] By arranging the second opening 112 on the side connected to the first opening 111, it is helpful to form an avoidance when the handle 2 rotates. Specifically, when the handle 2 moves from the first rotation position a to the second rotation position b (or vice versa), the relevant structure of the handle 2 will move along a predetermined rotation path. In this process, if there is no appropriate avoidance structure on the bracket 1, the rotation of the handle 2 will be hindered, resulting in inconvenient operation or damage to components.

[0078] Then, by providing the second opening 112, when the related structures of the handle 2 reach the position of the second opening 112, they can smoothly pass through the second opening 112 without contacting or colliding with other parts of the bracket 1. This avoidance structure can not only reduce friction and wear, but also improve the smoothness and stability of the rotation of the handle 2.

[0079] In addition, the size and shape of the second opening 112 are usually set according to the size and shape of the related structures of the handle 2 to ensure that they can pass through completely and have enough space to rotate. This precise size setting can improve the reliability of the handle 2 during the rotation process.

[0080] In some embodiments, Figure 2 As shown, the handle assembly 400 further includes: a mounting plate 4. The handle assembly 400 is disposed on the mounting plate 4.

[0081] Alternatively, if Figure 1 - Figure 2 , Figure 6 As shown, the mounting plate 4 is suitable for being configured as a part of the housing 301 of the air conditioner 200. Thus, the handle assembly 400 and the housing 301 of the air conditioner 200 can work together to enhance the overall practicality and appearance consistency of the air conditioner 200. Specifically, the mounting plate 4 is formed at least one position on the top wall, side wall or bottom wall of the housing 301 of the air conditioner 200. Such a setting can facilitate the installation, maintenance and other mobile operations of the air conditioner 200.

[0082] Alternatively, the mounting plate 4 and the air conditioner 200 are separated, and a dedicated interface for connecting the mounting plate 4 is provided on the air conditioner 200. The operator only needs to connect the mounting plate 4 with the dedicated interface of the required air conditioner 200 to complete the installation process. Since the mounting plate 4 and the air conditioner 200 are separated, the operator can flexibly select the air conditioner 200 to be connected according to actual needs, realize a one-to-many connection mode, and reduce the manufacturing cost and production time of the air conditioner 200.

[0083] like Figure 1 - Figure 2 , Figure 6 As shown, a receiving groove 41 is formed on the mounting plate 4, and the bracket 1 is arranged on the groove wall 42 of the receiving groove 41. The multiple rotation positions include a first rotation position a and a second rotation position b. The handle 2 rotates relative to the bracket 1 between the first rotation position a and the second rotation position b. In the first rotation position a, the handle 2 is accommodated in the receiving groove 41, and in the second rotation position b, a part of the handle 2 extends out of the receiving groove 41.

[0084] Combination Figure 2 When the handle 2 is in the first rotation position a, it is completely or mostly contained in the containing groove 41 of the mounting plate 4, forming a storage state. This storage state not only maintains the consistency of the appearance of the mounting plate 4, but also avoids collision or scratches that may be caused by the handle 2 when not in use. In the storage state, the handle 2 does not occupy additional space, nor does it interfere with the user or the surrounding environment, which is conducive to the placement of the air conditioner 200.

[0085] However, when the user needs to operate the air conditioner 200 or perform other related moving operations, the user only needs to simply operate the handle 2 to rotate it from the first rotation position a to the second rotation position b. At the second rotation position b, a portion of the handle 2 will extend out of the receiving groove 41, providing a position that is easy to hold and operate. This design allows the user to quickly find and hold the handle 2 when it is needed, without having to search or fumble around on the air conditioner 200. The extended portion is not only convenient for the user's hand to reach in, but also provides a comfortable grip point for the user, making the operation easier and more stable.

[0086] In addition, the rotatability of the handle assembly 400 of the present application also takes into account the user's operating habits and safety. When the handle 2 is not needed, it can be stored in the receiving groove 41 to avoid possible misoperation or accidental collision. When the handle 2 is needed, the user only needs to perform a simple rotation operation without complicated steps or tools, thereby improving the convenience and safety of the use of the handle 2.

[0087] It is understandable that one or more handles 2 may be provided on the mounting plate 4 , and each handle 2 corresponds to a bracket 1 , so that the handle 2 is mounted on the mounting plate 4 through the bracket 1 .

[0088] In some embodiments, in combination Figure 3 - Figure 4 , Figure 6 A reinforcing rib 421 is formed on a side wall 42 of the bracket 1 where the receiving groove 41 is provided, and the reinforcing rib 421 is provided adjacent to and around the bracket 1. This arrangement provides additional support and stability for the bracket 1. When the bracket 1 is subjected to the rotation of the handle 2 or other external forces, the reinforcing rib 421 can share and reduce the impact of these external forces on the bracket 1 itself, thereby reducing the risk of deformation of the bracket 1.

[0089] At the same time, the reinforcing ribs 421 can also disperse stress. When turning the handle 2, pulling the handle 2 or performing other operations, various parts of the bracket 1 may be subjected to uneven stress distribution. The presence of the reinforcing ribs 421 can evenly disperse these stresses to the entire bracket 1, avoiding damage to the bracket 1 caused by excessive local stress.

[0090] It can be understood that the reinforcement rib 421 can be formed into a closed ring or an open ring, and the "open ring" refers to: a ring with an opening (i.e., a non-closed ring), wherein the "ring" should be understood in a broad sense, that is, not limited to a "circular ring", for example, it can also be a "polygonal ring" and so on.

[0091] In some embodiments, Figure 6As shown, the receiving groove 41 is recessed along the thickness direction of the mounting plate 4. The receiving groove 41 arranged in this way just utilizes the idle area inside the air conditioner 200, reduces the occupation of the external space by the air conditioner 200, and makes the whole more compact.

[0092] The receiving groove 41 penetrates the outer peripheral contour of the mounting plate 4 to form a notch 411. The notch 411 can be used as a drain, which helps to drain the accumulated water in the receiving groove 41 and prevent the accumulated water from accumulating in the receiving groove 41, thereby reducing the corrosion and bacteria breeding caused by the accumulated water. At the same time, it can improve the problem that the accumulated water in the receiving groove 41 easily causes the beater 2 to leak into the air conditioner 200.

[0093] In some embodiments not shown in the figures, the side wall 42 of the bracket 1 of the receiving groove 41 is configured as an inclined surface extending downwardly toward the notch 411. When water or liquid accumulates in the receiving groove 41, due to the effect of gravity, the liquid will flow along the inclined direction of the inclined surface to form a natural water guide path. The inclined surface helps the liquid to be quickly and effectively discharged from the receiving groove 41, reducing the possibility of liquid accumulation inside the air conditioner 200.

[0094] Optionally, a coating is provided on the inclined surface to increase the smoothness of the inclined surface and reduce the adhesion and resistance of the liquid on the inclined surface.

[0095] In some embodiments, Figure 6 As shown, a reinforcing rib 421 is formed on a groove wall 42 of a side of the bracket 1 of the receiving groove 41, and the reinforcing rib 421 is arranged adjacent to and around the bracket 1, and the reinforcing rib 421 protrudes from the groove wall 42 of the receiving groove 41. The reinforcing rib 421 not only enhances the structural strength of the bracket 1, but also helps to guide the flow of the accumulated water in the receiving groove 41. Specifically, the reinforcing rib 421 forms an obvious protrusion on the groove wall 42, and this protruding structure helps to prevent the accumulated water in the receiving groove 41 from spreading everywhere, ensuring that the accumulated water can flow along a preset path, thereby improving the drainage efficiency, and preventing water from remaining in the reinforcing rib 421.

[0096] In other embodiments, Figure 7 As shown, the reinforcing rib 421 extends into an open ring shape, and the opening 422 of the reinforcing rib 421 is arranged toward the notch 411. This open ring-shaped reinforcing rib 421 structure can guide the accumulated water to flow out toward the predetermined notch 411, thereby more effectively discharging the accumulated water from the receiving tank 41, further improving the problem of water accumulation and water leakage in the receiving tank 41, and further improving the service life of the air conditioner 200.

[0097] In order to improve the structural effect of the reinforcing rib 421, in some embodiments, a reinforcing rib 421 is formed on a groove wall 42 of the receiving groove 41 on which the bracket 1 is arranged, and the reinforcing rib 421 is arranged adjacent to and around the bracket 1, and the reinforcing rib 421 is arranged protruding from the groove wall 42 of the receiving groove 41. The reinforcing rib 421 extends into an opening 422 ring, and the opening 422 of the reinforcing rib 421 is arranged toward the notch 411. By arranging the reinforcing rib 421 in this way, the drainage efficiency can be maximized while ensuring the strength of the bracket 1, and the risk of failure of the air conditioner 200 can be reduced.

[0098] In some embodiments, a mounting hole 423 is formed on the groove wall 42 of the accommodating groove 41, and the bracket 1 is passed through the mounting hole 423. A sealing member 5 is provided on at least one of the two sides of the thickness of the groove wall 42 of the accommodating groove 41, and the sealing member 5 abuts against the groove wall 42 of the accommodating groove 41 to seal the mounting hole 423.

[0099] First, the sealing member 5 can ensure the sealing of the mounting hole 423 , and prevent dust, moisture or other impurities from entering the mounting hole 423 and causing water leakage into the air conditioner 200 , thereby affecting the stability and service life of the bracket 1 .

[0100] Secondly, the seal 5 can also reduce the shaking and loosening of the bracket 1 in the mounting hole 423, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the bracket 1.

[0101] Optionally, the sealing member 5 may be fixed to the groove wall 42 of the accommodating groove 41 by bonding, snapping or other methods.

[0102] Optionally, the sealing member 5 may be made of, but not limited to, a rubber member, a silicone member, etc.

[0103] In some Figure 3 - Figure 4 , Figure 8 In the embodiment shown, the bracket 1 extends through the mounting hole 423 to the portion of the mounting plate 4 that is away from the handle 2 and is threadedly connected to the nut 6, and a seal 5 is sandwiched between the nut 6 and the mounting plate 4. In this way, the seal 5 can be effectively sandwiched between the nut 6 and the mounting plate 4, achieving the dual function of the seal 5: ensuring a stable connection between the bracket 1 and the mounting plate 4, and improving the sealing of the connection.

[0104] According to the air conditioner 200 of the second embodiment of the utility model, Fig. 9 As shown, it includes a shell 301 and the above-mentioned handle assembly 400 , the bracket 1 is arranged on the shell 301 , and the handle 2 is located outside the shell 301 .

[0105] For example, the bracket 1 can be directly or indirectly installed on the housing 301 by assembly means to achieve the installation of the handle assembly 400, and the handle 2 will not occupy the space in the housing 301.

[0106] Specifically, the air conditioner 200 includes a housing 301 and the handle assembly 400 described above. The bracket 1 of the handle assembly 400 is cleverly arranged outside or inside the housing 301, and the handle 2 part is located outside the housing 301, so that the handle 2 does not occupy the valuable space in the housing 301.

[0107] In some optional embodiments, the bracket 1 can be directly fixed to the housing 301 by screws, buckles or other assembly means. In some cases, the bracket 1 can also be indirectly installed on the housing 301 through an intermediate connector, such as a bracket 1 plate, a bracket 1 seat, etc., to achieve a more flexible and stable installation effect.

[0108] The connection structure of the handle assembly 400 makes the handle assembly 400 more closely coupled to the housing 301 of the air conditioner 200, and the overall structure is more compact. At the same time, since the handle 2 is located outside the housing 301, the user can easily grasp and operate it when using it without opening or disassembling any part of the air conditioner 200.

[0109] The air conditioner 200 according to the embodiment of the utility model achieves the goals of compact structure and convenient operation by combining the handle assembly 400 and the housing 301, and also brings practical convenience to the user.

[0110] Exemplarily, the air conditioner 200 has a plurality of handles 2 arranged at intervals; Fig. 9 , two handles 2 are arranged at intervals along the left and right directions. Of course, the air conditioner 200 can also have one handle 2.

[0111] In some embodiments, the air conditioner 200 includes an indoor unit part 200 suitable for being arranged on the indoor side and an outdoor unit part 300 suitable for being arranged on the outdoor side. The outdoor unit part 300 includes a handle assembly 400 , and the handle assembly 400 is arranged on the top of the outdoor unit part 300 .

[0112] When carrying or moving the external unit, the user can easily lift or move the entire device through the handle 2, which reduces the difficulty of operation.

[0113] When the handle 2 is not in use, the user can store it by simply rotating it. This design not only ensures the consistency of the appearance of the external unit, but also avoids the potential safety hazards caused by the handle 2 when not in use. When the user needs to use the handle 2 again, it can be easily unfolded by simply rotating it in the opposite direction, which is very convenient to operate.

[0114] It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present application, there is no specific limitation on the type of the air conditioner 200. For example, the air conditioner 200 may be a wall-mounted air conditioner, a floor-standing air conditioner (such as a cabinet), a mobile air conditioner or a window air conditioner, etc. The air conditioner 200 may be an integrated structure or a split structure. When the type of the air conditioner 200 is determined, the number and distribution position of the handle assembly 400 may be adaptively designed.

[0115] Exemplarily, as shown in the figure, the air conditioner 200 is a window air conditioner, which includes an inner unit part 200 and an outer unit part 300, the outer unit part 300 is arranged on the outdoor side of the wall, the inner unit part 200 is arranged on the indoor side of the wall, the outer unit part 300 includes an outdoor heat exchanger, a compressor, and a four-way valve, a handle assembly 400 is arranged on the top of the outer unit part 300, the inner unit part 200 includes an indoor heat exchanger, the inlet and outlet of the compressor are respectively connected to two valve ports of the four-way valve, and the other two valve ports of the four-way valve are respectively connected to the outdoor heat exchanger and the indoor heat exchanger; further, the window air conditioner also includes a connecting part, the connecting part is used to connect the inner unit part 200 and the outer unit part 300, the outer unit part 300 and the connecting part are rotatably connected around a pivot axis, and after installation is completed, the window air conditioner is generally in the shape of a saddle, so as to be straddled on the wall. By providing the handle assembly 400, the convenience of installation and maintenance of the air conditioner 200 can be improved.

[0116] Other structures and operations of the air conditioner 200 according to the embodiment of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0117] Reference below Figure 1 - Fig. 9 The air conditioner 200 according to the embodiment of the utility model is described in detail with a specific embodiment. It is worth noting that the following description is only an exemplary description, and is not a specific limitation to the utility model.

[0118] In this embodiment, refer to Fig. 9 The air conditioner 200 includes an indoor unit part 200 and an outdoor unit part 300 .

[0119] The internal unit part 200 is rotatably connected to the external unit part 300 .

[0120] Reference Fig. 9 The external machine part 300 includes: a housing 301 and a handle assembly 400. The handle assembly 400 is arranged on the top of the housing 301.

[0121] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 2 The handle assembly 400 includes: a bracket 1, a handle 2, a positioning structure 3, a mounting plate 4, a seal 5 and a nut 6.

[0122] Reference Figure 2 The handle 2 is located outside the housing 301 and is rotatably connected to the bracket 1 , and the handle 2 has two rotation positions relative to the bracket 1 , namely: a first rotation position a and a second rotation position b.

[0123] Reference Figure 3 - Figure 4 The positioning structure 3 includes: a first positioning member 31 and two second positioning members 32 .

[0124] The first positioning member 31 is disposed on the bracket 1 , and the two second positioning members 32 are both disposed on the handle 2 . The first positioning member 31 is suitable for being positioned and matched with the two second positioning members 32 respectively to achieve positioning at two rotation positions.

[0125] The handle 2 rotates relative to the bracket 1 between a first rotation position a and a second rotation position b.

[0126] Reference Figure 3 - Figure 4 The first positioning member 31 includes an elastic member 311 and a stop member 312. The second positioning member 32 is a groove 320. The elastic member 311 is used to push the stop member 312 to move toward the handle 2. The stop member 312 is suitable for fitting into the groove 320. The stop member 312 is a spherical structure, and the groove 320 is a spherical groove 320.

[0127] Reference Figure 5 The bracket 1 includes: a first bracket portion 10 and a second bracket portion 12 .

[0128] The first bracket portion 10 and the second bracket portion 12 are sequentially arranged along a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis L of the handle 2 .

[0129] The first bracket portion 10 is formed with a mounting groove 11, a side of the mounting groove 11 facing away from the second bracket portion 12 is open to form a first opening 111, and a peripheral portion of the mounting groove 11 is opened to form a second opening 112 communicating with the first opening 111, and a first positioning member 31 is provided on the second bracket portion 12 and extends into the mounting groove 11.

[0130] Reference Figure 6 The mounting plate 4 is a part of the housing 301 of the external machine part 300 .

[0131] The mounting plate 4 includes a receiving groove 41. The receiving groove 41 is formed on the mounting plate 4 and is recessed along the thickness direction of the mounting plate 4.

[0132] Reference Figure 6 The receiving groove 41 includes a groove wall 42 and a notch 411 .

[0133] The receiving groove 41 penetrates the outer peripheral contour of the mounting plate 4 to form a notch 411 .

[0134] Reference Figure 2 , the bracket 1 is arranged on the groove wall 42. At the first rotation position a, the handle 2 is accommodated in the receiving groove 41, and at the second rotation position b, a part of the handle 2 extends out of the receiving groove 41.

[0135] Reference Figure 7 The groove wall 42 includes: a reinforcing rib 421 and a mounting hole 423 .

[0136] The bracket 1 extends through the mounting hole 423 to a portion of the mounting plate 4 that is away from the handle 2 and is threadedly connected to the nut 6 .

[0137] The reinforcing rib 421 is formed on the groove wall 42 and is arranged around the bracket 1. The reinforcing rib 421 also protrudes from the groove wall 42. The reinforcing rib 421 extends into an open ring shape, and the opening 422 of the reinforcing rib 421 is arranged toward the notch 411.

[0138] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 8 The seal 5 is arranged on one side of the accommodating groove 41 along the thickness of the groove wall 42 , and the seal 5 is located between the nut 6 and the mounting plate 4 , and the seal 5 abuts against the groove wall 42 of the accommodating groove 41 to seal the mounting hole 423 .

[0139] Reference Fig. 9 , the air conditioner 200 of the present application is a window air conditioner.

[0140] In addition, it should be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this application will not further describe various possible combinations.

[0141] In addition, the various embodiments of the present application may be arbitrarily combined, and as long as they do not violate the concept of the present application, they should also be regarded as the contents disclosed in the present application.

[0142] In the description of the present utility model, it is necessary to understand that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "thickness", "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 utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0143] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0144] 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.

[0145] 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 handle assembly for an air conditioner, characterized in that: include: Bracket; A handle, the handle being rotatably connected to the bracket and having a plurality of rotational positions relative to the bracket; The positioning structure includes a first positioning member and a second positioning member, wherein the first positioning member is arranged on the bracket, and the second positioning member is arranged on the handle, and the first positioning member is suitable for positioning and cooperating with the second positioning member to position at least one of the multiple rotation positions.

2. The handle assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one of the first positioning member and the second positioning member is plural, so that the positioning structure is used to position at least two of the plurality of rotation positions.

3. The handle assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that: The multiple rotation positions include a first rotation position and a second rotation position, the handle rotates relative to the bracket between the first rotation position and the second rotation position, and one of the first positioning member and the second positioning member is two, so that the positioning structure is used to position the first rotation position and the second rotation position.

4. The handle assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first positioning member includes an elastic member and a stop member, the second positioning member is a groove, the elastic member is used to push the stop member to move toward the handle, and the stop member is suitable for matching with the groove.

5. The handle assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that: The stop member is a spherical structure, and the groove is a spherical groove.

6. The handle assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plurality of rotation positions include a first rotation position and a second rotation position, and the handle rotates relative to the bracket between the first rotation position and the second rotation position. The support comprises: A first bracket portion and a second bracket portion are sequentially arranged along a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis of the handle, the first bracket portion is formed with a mounting groove, the side of the mounting groove facing away from the second bracket portion is open to form a first opening, and the peripheral side portion of the mounting groove is opened to form a second opening connected to the first opening, and the first positioning member is arranged on the second bracket portion and extends into the mounting groove.

7. The handle assembly for an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: Also includes: A mounting plate, wherein the mounting plate is suitable for being constructed as a part of the housing of the air conditioner, a receiving groove is formed on the mounting plate, the bracket is arranged on the groove wall of the receiving groove, the multiple rotation positions include a first rotation position and a second rotation position, the handle rotates relative to the bracket between the first rotation position and the second rotation position, in the first rotation position, the handle is accommodated in the receiving groove, and in the second rotation position, a part of the handle extends out of the receiving groove.

8. The handle assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that: A reinforcing rib is formed on a groove wall of the accommodating groove on one side of the bracket, and the reinforcing rib is arranged adjacent to and around the bracket.

9. The handle assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that: The receiving groove is recessed along the thickness direction of the mounting plate, and the receiving groove penetrates through the outer peripheral contour of the mounting plate to form a notch.

10. The handle assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that: A groove wall on one side of the accommodating groove where the bracket is arranged is configured as an inclined surface extending downwardly toward the notch.

11. The handle assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that: A reinforcing rib is formed on a groove wall of one side of the bracket, and the reinforcing rib is arranged adjacent to and around the bracket. The reinforcing rib is protruding from the groove wall of the accommodating groove; and / or, The reinforcing rib extends into an open ring shape, and the opening of the reinforcing rib is arranged toward the notch.

12. The handle assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that: A mounting hole is formed on the groove wall of the accommodating groove, the bracket is passed through the mounting hole, and a sealing member is provided on at least one of the two sides of the thickness of the groove wall of the accommodating groove, and the sealing member abuts against the groove wall of the accommodating groove to seal the mounting hole.

13. The handle assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 12, characterized in that: The bracket extends through the mounting hole to a portion of the mounting plate that is away from the handle and is threadedly connected to a nut, and the sealing member is sandwiched between the nut and the mounting plate.

14. An air conditioner, characterized in that: It comprises a shell and a handle assembly for an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the bracket is arranged on the shell, and the handle is located outside the shell.

15. The air conditioner according to claim 14, characterized in that: The air conditioner comprises an indoor unit part suitable for being arranged on the indoor side and an outdoor unit part suitable for being arranged on the outdoor side. The outdoor unit part comprises the handle assembly, and the handle assembly is arranged on the top of the outdoor unit part.

16. The air conditioner according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that: The air conditioner is a window air conditioner.

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