Air conditioner shell and air conditioner outdoor unit thereof

Abstract

The utility model provides an air conditioner shell and an air conditioner outdoor unit thereof, and the air conditioner shell comprises a shell main body which is provided with an air outlet panel with an air outlet; the air outlet grid is arranged on the air outlet panel so as to cover the air outlet; the sealing gasket is made of an elastic material and is arranged in a mounting contact area between the air outlet grid and the air outlet panel, so that a gap formed in the mounting contact area is sealed by the sealing gasket; the sealing gasket comprises a first stand which is connected to the first face, facing the air outlet grid, of the sealing gasket, extends in the direction of the air outlet grid and is used for supporting the air outlet grid so as to improve the supporting effect of the sealing gasket on the air outlet grid.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] An air grille is generally installed on the outer shell of the air conditioner outdoor unit. It is the channel for the air flow in the air conditioner outdoor unit to flow outward. However, the air grille is easily deformed due to the influence of the environment or other factors, resulting in a gap between the air grille and the outer shell, causing air leakage and noise. Utility Model Content

[0003] One object of the utility model is to provide an air conditioner housing capable of eliminating the gap in the installation contact area.

[0004] A further object of the utility model is to make the sealing gasket of the sealing gap have a stronger supporting force.

[0005] In particular, the utility model provides an air conditioner housing. The air conditioner housing comprises:

[0006] The housing body has an air outlet panel with an air outlet;

[0007] An air outlet grille is arranged on the air outlet panel so as to cover the air outlet;

[0008] A sealing gasket, made of an elastic material, is disposed in the mounting contact area between the air outlet grille and the air outlet panel, so that the sealing gasket seals a gap formed in the mounting contact area;

[0009] Gaskets include:

[0010] The first column is connected to the first surface of the sealing pad facing the air outlet grille and is extended in the direction of the air outlet grille to support the air outlet grille so as to improve the supporting effect of the sealing pad on the air outlet grille.

[0011] Furthermore, the surface of the first pillar is made of metal or hard plastic to increase the surface hardness of the first pillar, thereby strengthening the supporting effect on the air outlet grille.

[0012] Furthermore, the air conditioner housing further comprises:

[0013] The spring has a first end connected to the top of the first column and is extended toward the air outlet grille. It is configured to generate elastic force when squeezed by the air outlet grille and the first column, so that the sealing gasket fits tightly on the air outlet panel to seal the gap.

[0014] Furthermore, the air conditioner housing further comprises:

[0015] The second column is arranged on the side of the air outlet grille facing the sealing pad, extends in the direction of the sealing pad, and is arranged one-to-one with the first column. The second end of the spring is connected to the top end of the second column, so that the spring is squeezed between the first column and the second column to generate elastic force.

[0016] Furthermore, the first pillar and the sealing gasket are connected by in-mold injection molding or adhesive bonding, so that the first pillar and the sealing gasket are firmly connected.

[0017] Further, the air outlet grille comprises:

[0018] The wind grid frame is a square annular frame having an annular groove facing the housing body, and the sealing gasket is arranged in the annular groove so that the sealing gasket can be stably arranged in the installation contact area;

[0019] The grid is arranged in the middle of the wind grid frame and is configured to guide the airflow blown out from the air outlet.

[0020] Furthermore, the annular groove includes a first groove side wall close to the grid and a second groove side wall arranged opposite to the first groove side wall, the first circumferential wall of the sealing gasket is in close contact with the first groove side wall, and the second circumferential wall of the sealing gasket is in close contact with the second groove side wall, so that the sealing gasket fits tightly with the groove.

[0021] Furthermore, the wind grid frame also includes:

[0022] The mounting holes are arranged at the four corners of the wind grille frame, so that the wind grille can be fixedly connected to the shell body by fasteners.

[0023] Furthermore, the sealing gasket is square in shape, and has four corners with notches matching the mounting holes, so as to reserve an installation space for fixing the air outlet grille on the shell body.

[0024] Furthermore, the first columns are evenly spaced apart on the sealing pad to provide uniform supporting force for the air grille.

[0025] Furthermore, the air outlet of the shell body is square, and a mounting hole is provided at the edge of the air outlet, so that the air outlet grille can be fixed to the shell body by fasteners.

[0026] Furthermore, an air conditioner outdoor unit comprises any of the air conditioner casings described above.

[0027] In the air conditioner housing of the utility model, since the sealing gasket is provided with a first pillar on the first surface facing the air outlet grille and extends in the direction of the air outlet grille for supporting the air outlet grille, the supporting effect of the sealing gasket on the air outlet grille can be improved, thereby avoiding the sealing gasket being made of elastic material and having insufficient supporting force. The sealing gasket made of elastic material can give full play to its elasticity to seal the gap generated in the installation contact area.

[0028] Furthermore, the surface of the first pillar of the utility model is made of metal or hard plastic, which can improve the surface hardness of the first pillar, thereby strengthening the supporting effect on the air outlet grille.

[0029] Based on the detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present invention in combination with the accompanying drawings below, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other purposes, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0031] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner housing according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 2 is an exploded schematic diagram of an air conditioner housing according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0033] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a sealing gasket in an air conditioner housing according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0034] Figure 4 It is a schematic side partial cross-sectional view of an air conditioner housing according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0035] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic partial enlarged view of a portion B of an air conditioner housing of one embodiment shown;

[0036] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of an air grille in an air conditioner housing according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0037] Figure 7 is along Figure 4 A schematic cross-sectional view taken along the cutting line AA in FIG.

[0038] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of a housing body in an air conditioner housing according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0039] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of an outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner housing 100 according to an embodiment of the utility model. The air conditioner housing 100 may generally include a housing body 110 and an air outlet grille 120. The housing body 110 has an air outlet panel 111 with an air outlet 112, and the air outlet grille 120 is arranged on the air outlet panel 111 to cover the air outlet 112. The air outlet grille 120 of the air conditioner outdoor unit is generally made of plastic, so the air outlet grille 120 of the air conditioner outdoor unit is easily affected by the later operating environment and deformed, and the housing body 110 matched therewith will also deform. After local deformation, a gap will be generated in the installation contact area between the air outlet grille 120 and the outdoor unit housing. When the fan is running, the airflow will pass through this gap to produce abnormal sounds such as whistling, thereby affecting the user experience.

[0041] Figure 2 1 is an exploded schematic diagram of an air conditioner housing 100 according to an embodiment of the utility model. Figure 3 Schematic diagram of a sealing gasket 130 according to an embodiment of the utility model. In this embodiment, by setting a sealing gasket 130 in the installation contact area between the air outlet grille 120 and the air outlet panel 111, the elastic deformation of the sealing gasket 130 can seal the gap formed in the installation contact area, thereby eliminating the problem of noise generated when the airflow flows through the gap. The soft sealing gasket 130 can continuously and automatically compensate for the gap in the assembled state without manual adjustment, and is the main component for solving the gap problem. When facing air outlet grilles 120 of different sizes, selecting sealing gaskets 130 of different thicknesses can meet the non-quantitative deformation requirements of different products.

[0042] In some embodiments, the material of the sealing gasket 130 may be rubber, which has the properties of oil resistance, acid and alkali resistance, cold and heat resistance, and aging resistance, and can be directly cut into sealing gaskets of various shapes, which is convenient to process. Specifically, the material of the sealing gasket 130 may be chloroprene rubber, which has similar tensile properties to natural rubber, and its raw rubber has high tensile strength and elongation at break, excellent aging resistance, and especially good elasticity. After a gap is generated in the contact area during installation, the chloroprene rubber can effectively rebound to fill the gap, and can serve as a good material for the sealing gasket 130.

[0043] The sealing gasket 130 and other sealing parts are generally made of a material with a certain elasticity and are relatively soft. However, in some application scenarios, the sealing gasket is used to seal the connection between two connecting parts, and the two connecting parts usually need to be connected together more tightly. The sealing gasket disposed between the two parts must be subjected to greater pressure. Some sealing gaskets with a relatively soft texture cannot withstand greater pressure, which may cause the sealing gasket to be squeezed and damaged.

[0044] In some embodiments, a first column 131 is connected to the first surface 134 of the sealing gasket 130 facing the air outlet grille 120, and the first column 131 is extended in the direction of the air outlet grille 120. The first column 131 protrudes from the surface of the sealing gasket 130, so the sealing gasket 130 is thicker in the area of ​​the first column 131, which enhances the anti-extrusion ability of the sealing gasket 130 to a certain extent. In addition, since a plurality of first columns 131 are formed on the surface of the sealing gasket 130, the plurality of first columns 131 can absorb more pressure, thereby alleviating the pressure of other areas of the sealing gasket 130, effectively preventing other areas of the sealing gasket 130 from being crushed, thereby improving the supporting effect of the sealing gasket 130 on the air outlet grille 120. The other surface opposite to the first surface 134 of the sealing gasket 130 is a smooth plane, which is attached to the air outlet panel 111 of the housing body 110, thereby playing a sealing role.

[0045] In some embodiments, the surface of the first column 131 is made of metal, which can improve the surface hardness of the first column 131, thereby strengthening the support for the air grille 120. If the surface of the first column 131 is relatively soft, the first column 131 will be subjected to uneven force when supporting the air grille 120, which will cause the sealing gasket 130 to be unable to provide effective support for the air grille 120, and due to the difference in density distribution of the material of the sealing gasket 130, it may cause the sealing gasket 130 to support the air grille 120 unevenly. Therefore, covering the surface of the first column 131 with metal can effectively improve the uniform support of the sealing gasket 130 on the air grille 120, and improve the wear resistance of the sealing gasket 130, so that the sealing gasket 130 can be more durable.

[0046] In some embodiments, the surface of the first column 131 can be made of a metal material with high strength, such as steel, titanium, tungsten, and chromium-nickel-inconel. Steel has high tensile strength and compressive strength and good load-bearing capacity. At the same time, steel has good corrosion resistance and is suitable for use in various harsh environments. The air conditioner housing 100 is generally used on the air conditioner outdoor unit, and the air conditioner outdoor unit is placed in an outdoor environment and faces a relatively harsh environment of wind and rain. Using steel material to cover the surface of the first column 131 can significantly improve the load-bearing capacity and corrosion resistance of the sealing gasket 130.

[0047] In other embodiments, the surface of the first column 131 is made of hard plastic to improve the surface hardness of the first column 131, thereby strengthening the support for the air outlet grille 120. Hard plastic with high strength can be selected, such as polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), and polystyrene (PS). Among them, for example, polyethylene is a plastic material with high hardness, has good wear resistance, chemical resistance and electrical insulation properties, and is often used in the manufacture of industrial parts products. Covering the surface of the hard plastic first column 131 with hard plastic with excellent performance can significantly improve the bearing capacity and corrosion resistance of the sealing gasket 130.

[0048] In some embodiments, the air conditioner housing 100 further includes a spring 140, a first end 141 of the spring 140 is connected to the top end of the first column 131, and is extended in the direction of the air outlet grille 120. The spring 140 is located between the air outlet grille 120 and the first column 131 and is in a compressed state. The spring 140 is squeezed by the air outlet grille 120 and the first column 131 to generate elastic force, and the spring 140 compresses the first column 131 so that the sealing gasket 130 is closely attached to the air outlet panel 111 to seal the gap.

[0049] In some embodiments, the spring 140 may be a common pressure spring, and the number and size may be appropriately adjusted according to the size of the air grille 120. The number of springs 140 may be the same as the number of first columns 131, that is, each first column 131 is provided with a corresponding spring 140. The spring 140 may also be selectively configured, with some first columns 131 provided with springs 140 and some first columns 131 not provided with springs 140. The size of the spring 140 is appropriately adjusted according to the size of the air grille 120.

[0050] In other alternative embodiments, the air conditioner housing 100 may also use other devices capable of generating elastic force. For example, the air conditioner housing 100 may use components capable of generating elasticity, such as spring pads, rubber springs, and spring washers. A spring pad is a gasket or washer with elasticity, which can be used to provide elastic support in fastener assembly.

[0051] In some embodiments, the air conditioner housing 100 further includes a second column 122, which is disposed on a side of the air outlet grille 120 facing the sealing gasket 130, extends in the direction of the sealing gasket 130, and is disposed one-to-one with the first column 131, and is configured such that the second end 142 of the spring 140 is connected to the top of the second column 122, so that the spring 140 is squeezed between the first column 131 and the second column 122 to generate elastic force. In other embodiments, the second end 142 of the spring 140 can also be sleeved on the column of the second column 122, connected to the plane of the air outlet grille 120 facing the sealing gasket 130, and the second column 122 plays a positioning role. The number of the second columns 122 can be the same as the number of the first columns 131, and the first columns 131 and the second columns 122 are disposed one-to-one with each other, so that a spring 140 is disposed between each first column 131 and the second column 122.

[0052] Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a schematic side partial cross-sectional view of an air conditioner housing 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 4 The relative positional relationship among the spring 140, the first column 131 and the second column 122 at only one position of the air conditioner housing 100 is shown by cross-section. The installation relationship among the spring 140, the first column 131 and the second column 122 at other positions is the same as that here.

[0053] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A schematic partial enlarged view of an air conditioner housing 100 according to an embodiment is shown. Figure 5 1 shows that in the air conditioner housing 100, the spring 140 is located between the first column 131 and the second column 122, and the spring 140 is in a semi-compressed state. The spring 140 can provide uniform pressure to the sealing gasket 130 through the first column 131. Because the processing accuracy of the air outlet grille 120 and the air outlet panel 111 is limited, and due to environmental factors, the size of the clearance between the air outlet grille 120 and the air outlet panel 111 is not the same, and the expansion and contraction amount of each spring 140 will not remain in the same state. When the clearance is large, it is in an extended state, and when the clearance is small, it is in a compressed state.

[0054] That is to say, because the air outlet grille 120 of the air conditioner outdoor unit is generally made of plastic, it may be deformed after being affected by the later operating environment. The deformation of the air outlet grille 120 causes the gap at the installation contact area to become larger or smaller. If the gap becomes smaller, the air outlet grille 120 will increase the squeezing force on the sealing gasket 130, causing the sealing gasket 130 to be over-extruded and damaged. At this time, as the gap becomes smaller, the deformation of the spring 140 at this point gradually increases, the elastic force of the spring 140 increases, and the spring 140 is compressed to support the air outlet grille 120.

[0055] If the gap becomes larger, the sealing gasket 130 fills the gap with its own elastic deformation. However, if the gap becomes larger than the extent that the elastic deformation of the sealing gasket 130 can fill, the sealing gasket 130 loses the function of sealing the gap. When the gap becomes larger than a certain extent, the spring 140 changes from a compressed state to a stretched state. The spring 140 generates a pulling force to pull the air grille 120 and the housing body 110 closer to prevent the gap from becoming larger, so that the sealing gasket 130 can generate elastic deformation within its limit to fill the gap.

[0056] In some embodiments, the first pillar 131 and the sealing gasket 130 are connected by in-mold injection molding, so that the first pillar 131 and the sealing gasket 130 are firmly connected. When the sealing gasket 130 is processed by injection molding, metal or hard plastic is pre-placed on the surface of the first pillar 131, and the first pillar 131 of the sealing gasket 130 is integrally molded by injection molding, so that the first pillar 131 of the sealing gasket 130 has a hard surface, thereby enhancing the support strength of the first pillar 131 and improving the support capacity of the first pillar 131 for the air grille 120.

[0057] In other embodiments, the first pillar 131 and the sealing gasket 130 are connected by adhesive bonding, or the first pillar 131 and the sealing gasket 130 are connected by any other connection method, so that the first pillar 131 and the sealing gasket 130 are firmly connected.

[0058] Figure 6 1 is a schematic diagram of an air grille 120 according to an embodiment of the utility model. In some embodiments, the air grille 120 includes a grille frame 124 and a mesh 123. The grille frame 124 is a square annular frame having an annular groove 126 facing the housing body 110. The sealing gasket 130 is disposed in the annular groove 126 so that the sealing gasket 130 can be stably disposed in the installation contact area. The sealing gasket 130 can be embedded in the annular groove 126 so that the sealing gasket 130 is fixed in the annular groove 126 to prevent the sealing gasket 130 from moving and causing the gap to be sealed. The mesh 123 is disposed in the middle of the grille frame 124 to guide the airflow blown out from the air outlet 112.

[0059] The air grille 120 is usually made of metal mesh, plastic mesh or designed in the form of slits to ensure ventilation while effectively blocking foreign objects from entering. The design position, form and size of the air grille 120 need to be reasonably planned and designed according to the specific application scenario, equipment characteristics and usage requirements to ensure its effectiveness and safety. When designing the air grille 120, factors such as aesthetics, ease of cleaning and prevention of accidental injuries also need to be considered.

[0060] Figure 7 is along Figure 4In the schematic cross-sectional view taken along the section line AA in FIG. 1 , in this embodiment, the second column 122 is arranged in the annular groove 126, extending in the direction of the sealing gasket 130, corresponding to the first column 131, and there is a spacing space between the first column 131 and the second column 122. The spring 140 is arranged in the spacing space, and the first end 141 of the spring 140 is connected to the top of the first column 131, and the second end 142 of the spring 140 is connected to the top of the second column 122. The spring 140 is in a compressed or stretched state in the spacing space. In the initial installation state, the spring 140 is in a compressed state, and the spring 140 has an elastic force on the first column 131 and the second column 122 so that the spring 140 presses the sealing gasket 130 on the air outlet panel 111, and the sealing gasket 130 and the air outlet panel 111 are closely fitted. The second end 142 of the spring 140 can be assembled with the second column 122 by interference fit or plastic integral molding.

[0061] In some embodiments, the annular groove 126 includes a first groove side wall 1261 close to the grid 123 and a second groove side wall 1262 arranged opposite to the first groove side wall 1261. The first peripheral wall 132 of the sealing gasket 130 is in close contact with the first groove side wall 1261, and the second peripheral wall 133 of the sealing gasket 130 is in close contact with the second groove side wall 1262, so that the sealing gasket 130 is closely fitted with the groove. The sealing gasket 130 is square and is arranged on the installation contact area between the air outlet grille 120 and the air outlet panel 111 to seal the gap formed at the installation contact area. The general sealing member is only arranged at the connection between the two components to be sealed, and the upper and lower surfaces of the sealing member are utilized, and the peripheral wall is rarely utilized.

[0062] In this embodiment, the first peripheral wall 132 of the sealing gasket 130 is in close contact with the first groove side wall 1261, and the second peripheral wall 133 of the sealing gasket 130 is in close contact with the second groove side wall 1262, so that the sealing gasket 130 can be fixed in the groove, avoiding unnecessary movement of the sealing gasket 130 when assembling the air conditioner housing 100, which improves the convenience of installation to a certain extent. Combined with the pressure of the spring 140 on the sealing gasket 130, the sealing gasket 130 can be firmly pressed on the air outlet panel 111, improving the sealing effect.

[0063] In this embodiment, a combination of a sealing gasket 130 and a spring 140 and a groove structure of the air outlet grille 120 are adopted to achieve self-compensation of the gap between the shell body 110 and the air outlet grille 120. The air outlet grille 120 is fixed to the shell body 110 by using fasteners. The air outlet grille 120 fixed to the shell body 110 can provide a supporting force to the spring 140. After the various components are installed on the shell body 110, the spring 140 is in a compressed state and the spring 140 evenly distributed around the circumference provides a force on the sealing gasket 130, so that the sealing gasket 130 fits tightly on the sheet metal shell to fill the gap caused by the deformation of the plastic part of the air outlet grille 120.

[0064] In some embodiments, the other side opposite to the first side 134 of the sealing gasket 130 is not completely attached to the air outlet panel 111, but a portion of the sealing gasket 130 is attached to the air outlet 112, so that a portion of the sealing gasket 130 blocks the air outlet 112. That is, a portion of the groove of the air outlet grille 120 faces the air outlet 112, so after the sealing gasket 130 is set in the groove, a portion of the sealing gasket 130 will face the air outlet 112, thereby blocking a portion of the air outlet 112.

[0065] In some embodiments, the wind grille frame 124 further includes mounting holes 125, which are arranged at the four corners of the wind grille frame 124, so that the air grille 120 can be fixedly connected to the housing body 110 by fasteners. The mounting holes 125 can be bolt holes, and the fasteners can be bolts, and the air grille 120 and the housing body 110 are fixedly connected by the bolts passing through the bolt holes. The mounting holes 125 can also be arranged as threaded holes, so that the air grille 120 and the housing body 110 are fixedly connected by screws, so that the air grille 120 is firmly fixed to the housing body 110. The number of mounting holes 125 can be set according to the size of the air grille 120 and the actual stress of the air grille 120.

[0066] In other embodiments, the air outlet grille 120 and the housing body 110 can also be fastened in other ways, such as pins, rivets, and welding nails. Among them, the rivet connection has the advantages of vibration resistance and anti-loosening. The rivet connection has good vibration resistance and is not easy to loosen. It is suitable for occasions where it works stably for a long time under a vibration environment. In addition, the rivet connection is more secure than ordinary screws, is not easy to loosen, maintains the fixity of the connecting parts, and reduces maintenance costs and frequency. Because the air conditioner housing 100 is installed on the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, and the compressor and the fan are arranged in the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, the compressor and the fan will vibrate during operation, so the rivet connection has the advantage of not being easy to loosen.

[0067] In some embodiments, the sealing gasket 130 is square, and the four corners have notches that match the mounting holes 125, so as to reserve a mounting space for fixing the air grille 120 to the housing body 110. The airflow blown out from the air outlet 112 can pass through the middle of the sealing gasket 130, and the shape of the first peripheral wall 132 of the sealing gasket 130 is the same as the shape of the first groove side wall 1261, and the shape of the second peripheral wall 133 of the sealing gasket 130 is the same as the shape of the second groove side wall 1262, so that the sealing gasket 130 can be tightly arranged in the groove.

[0068] In some embodiments, the first pillars 131 are evenly spaced on the sealing pad 130 to provide uniform support for the air outlet grille 120. The first pillars 131 are correspondingly arranged on the four corners of the sealing pad 130, and the air outlet grille 120 applies pressure to the four corners of the sealing pad 130, so that the sealing pad 130 can be firmly pressed on the air outlet panel 111.

[0069] Figure 8 1 is a schematic diagram of a shell body 110 according to an embodiment of the utility model. In some embodiments, the air outlet 112 of the shell body 110 is square, and a through hole 113 is provided at the edge of the air outlet 112, so that the mounting hole 125 of the air outlet grille 120 and the through hole 113 of the shell body 110 can be connected by fasteners. The number of through holes 113 can be determined by the size and stress conditions of the air outlet grille 120. The through holes 113 can be set to four, respectively arranged on the air outlet panel 111 near the four corners of the air outlet 112, so that it is more convenient to fasten the air outlet grille 120, and the fastening effect is good. In addition, the four corners of the air outlet 112 can be rounded, which can make the edge of the air outlet 112 smoother and the air outlet will be smoother.

[0070] In some embodiments, the shell body 110 can be made of steel plate or aluminum alloy plate material. The steel plate material is stable and durable, and can prevent the outdoor unit from being damaged externally in bad weather. However, compared with other materials, the rust resistance of steel plate is relatively low. Aluminum alloy is a widely used shell material with good heat dissipation performance, corrosion resistance, light weight and beautiful appearance. Aluminum alloy plate shells are mainly used for some medium-sized and high-end air-conditioning products. The casing of the air-conditioning outdoor unit is not only beautiful and protective, but more importantly, it can isolate the equipment from the external environment and reduce the impact of external temperature changes on the equipment, thereby improving the operating efficiency of the equipment and reducing energy consumption. The outdoor air-conditioning cover can also prevent the equipment from being damaged by various weather conditions, such as sunlight, rain, wind and sand and other natural factors, thereby extending the service life of the equipment.

[0071] Fig. 91 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner outdoor unit according to an embodiment of the utility model. In some embodiments, the air conditioner outdoor unit may include the air conditioner housing 100 described above. The air conditioner outdoor unit is a key component in the air conditioning system, used for heat dissipation, refrigerant compression and heat transmission. The air conditioner outdoor unit is generally composed of components such as a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, a fan and a casing. The compressor is used to compress the low-pressure refrigerant gas into a high-pressure and high-temperature gas so as to transfer it to the indoor unit for heat dissipation. The condenser is used to dissipate the heat released by the refrigerant and cool the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant gas into a high-pressure liquid state. The common condenser adopts air cooling, and its appearance is a large metal mesh cover.

[0072] The expansion valve is a control element in the outdoor unit, which is used to control the flow rate and pressure of the condensate expanding from a high-pressure liquid to a low-pressure steam. The fan is usually located above the outdoor unit to dissipate heat and heat, help air circulation during the heat exchange process, and accelerate the heat dissipation effect of the condenser. The outdoor unit usually has an external casing to protect the internal components from the external environment and maintain the safety and durability of the equipment. The air conditioner housing 100 can be set on the front side of the external casing of the outdoor unit, and the fan chamber blows air on the front side of the external casing of the outdoor unit. The air outlet grille 120 on the air conditioner housing 100 can guide the airflow, which can make the airflow flow more smoothly.

[0073] The control panel is responsible for controlling the operation of the outdoor unit, such as controlling the start and stop of the compressor, fan and other components, operating mode and parameter adjustment. These components work together to enable the air conditioner outdoor unit to effectively exchange heat and cool and heat, and provide a comfortable temperature for the room. During use and maintenance, attention should be paid to regular cleaning, maintenance and inspection to ensure the normal operation and efficient performance of the outdoor unit. The drain is used to discharge excess condensed water in the condenser to prevent water droplets from accumulating and affecting operation and causing safety problems such as leakage. Electronic components include sensors, wiring terminals, electronic components and other components, which are used to monitor and control the operating status of the system to ensure the normal operation of the entire outdoor unit.

[0074] In the description of this embodiment, it needs to be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" 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 utility model 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 utility model.

[0075] The terms "first", "second", etc. are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, it is defined that the features "first", "second", etc. may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features, that is, include one or more of the features.

[0076] In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically limited. When a feature "includes or contains" one or some of the features it covers, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and other features may be further included.

[0077] Unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed", "coupled" and the like 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 an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. A person of ordinary skill in the art should be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0078] Furthermore, in the description of this embodiment, a first feature being “above” or “below” a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact with each other, or the first and second features not being in direct contact with each other but being in contact with each other via another feature therebetween.

[0079] That is, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above", "above", and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below", or "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0080] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical terms and scientific terms) used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention have the same meanings as those commonly understood by ordinary technicians in the technical field to which the present application belongs.

[0081] At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that, although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications that conform to the principles of the present invention can still be directly determined or derived from the contents disclosed in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and recognized as covering all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. An air conditioner housing, characterized in that include: The housing body has an air outlet panel with an air outlet; An air outlet grille is arranged on the air outlet panel so as to cover the air outlet; A sealing gasket, made of an elastic material, disposed in a mounting contact area between the air outlet grille and the air outlet panel, so that the sealing gasket seals a gap formed at the mounting contact area; The sealing gasket comprises: The first column is connected to the first surface of the sealing gasket facing the air outlet grille and extends in the direction of the air outlet grille to support the air outlet grille so as to improve the supporting effect of the sealing gasket on the air outlet grille.

2. The air conditioner housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the first pillar is made of metal or hard plastic to increase the surface hardness of the first pillar, thereby strengthening the supporting effect on the air outlet grille.

3. The air conditioner housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air conditioner housing also includes: The spring has a first end connected to the top of the first column and is extended in the direction of the air outlet grille. It is configured to generate elastic force when squeezed by the air outlet grille and the first column, so that the sealing gasket fits tightly on the air outlet panel to seal the gap.

4. The air conditioner housing according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes: The second pillar is arranged on a side of the air outlet grille facing the sealing gasket, extends in the direction of the sealing gasket, and is arranged one-to-one with the first pillar. The second end of the spring is connected to the top end of the second pillar, so that the spring is squeezed between the first pillar and the second pillar to generate elastic force.

5. The air conditioner housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first pillar and the sealing gasket are connected by in-mold injection molding or adhesive bonding, so that the first pillar and the sealing gasket are firmly connected.

6. The air conditioner housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air outlet grille comprises: The wind grid frame is a square annular frame, having an annular groove facing the direction of the housing body, and the sealing gasket is arranged in the annular groove, so that the sealing gasket can be stably arranged in the installation contact area; The grid is arranged in the middle of the wind grid frame and is configured to guide the airflow blown out from the air outlet.

7. The air conditioner housing according to claim 6, characterized in that: The annular groove includes a first groove side wall close to the grid and a second groove side wall arranged opposite to the first groove side wall. The first circumferential wall of the sealing gasket is in close contact with the first groove side wall, and the second circumferential wall of the sealing gasket is in close contact with the second groove side wall, so that the sealing gasket fits tightly with the groove.

8. The air conditioner housing according to claim 6, characterized in that: The wind grid frame also includes: Mounting holes are arranged at the four corners of the wind grille frame, so that the wind grille can be fixedly connected to the shell body by fasteners.

9. The air conditioner housing according to claim 8, characterized in that: The sealing gasket is square, and has four corners with notches matching the mounting holes, so as to reserve mounting space for fixing the air outlet grille on the housing body.

10. The air conditioner housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first columns are evenly spaced and distributed on the sealing pad to provide uniform supporting force for the air outlet grille.

11. The air conditioner housing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air outlet of the shell body is square, and a mounting hole is arranged at the edge of the air outlet, so that the air outlet grille can be fixed to the shell body by fasteners.

12. An air conditioner outdoor unit, characterized in that include: An air conditioner casing according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

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