Decorative strip for air conditioner and indoor unit of air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model provides a decorative strip for an air conditioner and an indoor unit of the air conditioner. Comprising a decoration strip body and one or more first positioning plates arranged on the lower side of the decoration strip body. The decoration strip body comprises one or more first body sections, each first positioning plate corresponds to one first body section, and each first positioning plate is parallel to a connecting line of the two ends of the corresponding first body section. Due to the fact that the multiple first positioning plates are arranged, positioning is conducted through the positioning structures, the difficulty in screwing is lowered, and the installation efficiency is remarkably improved. And clamping structures such as screws do not need to be arranged at the positioning positions, so that the number of the screws needing to be arranged can be obviously reduced. Due to the fact that the number of adopted screws is small, installation efficiency is high, and production cost can be remarkably reduced. Particularly, the decorative strip is firmly installed, and the decorative strip has no risk of falling off and is reliable in quality through verification of multiple times of simulation and real object drop tests.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to a decorative strip used for air conditioners and an indoor unit of the air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] With the development of human society, users have higher and higher requirements for life. They have special requirements for practicality, versatility, comfort and aesthetics for various daily necessities, such as air conditioner indoor units. In order to beautify the appearance of air conditioner indoor units, some decorative strips need to be installed on their panels or air guide plates or other appearance parts. In addition to beautifying the appearance of air conditioners, these strips are also used to cover the internal assembly structure of air conditioners.

[0003] The existing decorative strips are generally connected to the housing by screws. Specifically, the housing is provided with threaded holes, and the screws are passed through the decorative strips and screwed into the threaded holes to fix the decorative strips to the housing. Furthermore, the decorative strips of the indoor units of the air conditioner cabinets are mostly complex in structure and require multiple screws to be fixed, resulting in low assembly efficiency and high cost. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above problems, the present utility model is proposed to provide a decorative strip for an air conditioner and an air conditioner indoor unit that overcomes the above problems or at least partially solves the above problems, and can solve the problem that the decorative strip structure of the air conditioner cabinet indoor unit needs to be fixed with multiple screws, has low assembly efficiency and high cost.

[0005] Specifically, the utility model provides a decorative strip for an air conditioner, which comprises a decorative strip body and one or more first positioning plates arranged on the lower side of the decorative strip body;

[0006] The trim strip body includes one or more first body sections, each of the first positioning plates is arranged corresponding to one of the first body sections, and each of the first positioning plates is parallel to a line connecting two ends of the corresponding first body section.

[0007] Optionally, the decorative strip further comprises: a positioning structure disposed on the lower side of the decorative strip body, the positioning structure comprising a second positioning plate and / or a positioning column;

[0008] The trim strip body includes a second body section, the second positioning plate is arranged corresponding to the second body section, and the plane where the second positioning plate is located intersects with a line connecting two ends of the corresponding second body section.

[0009] Optionally, the decorative strip body is bent and extended so that at least a plane where one of the first positioning plates is located intersects with a plane where another of the first positioning plates is located.

[0010] Optionally, the inner surface of the trim body includes an inclined area facing obliquely downward, and the upper end of each of the first positioning plates is connected to the inclined area;

[0011] A plurality of first connecting ribs are arranged between the front surface of each of the first positioning plates and the inner surface of the decorative strip body.

[0012] Optionally, the trim strip body comprises a main section, two side sections and two transition sections, each of the side sections is connected to one end of the main section through one transition section; the two side sections are located on the same side of the main section;

[0013] The main section includes at least one first body section, and at least one first positioning plate is disposed on the lower side of the main section;

[0014] Each of the side sections includes at least one of the first body sections, and at least one of the first positioning plates is disposed on the lower side of the side section;

[0015] Each of the transition sections includes at least one of the first body sections, and at least one of the first positioning plates is disposed on the lower side of the transition section.

[0016] Optionally, a clamping structure is provided on the lower side of the main section and the lower side of each side section.

[0017] The clamping structure and the first positioning plate are alternately arranged along the extension direction of the decorative strip body;

[0018] The upper end of each of the clamping structures is connected to the inclined area;

[0019] A plurality of second connecting ribs are provided between the front surface of each of the clamping structures and the inner surface of the trim body;

[0020] Each of the clamping structures is a buckle.

[0021] Optionally, the cross-sectional profile of the trim body includes a top line segment, a first inner vertical line segment, an inner oblique line segment, a second inner vertical line segment, a first outer vertical line segment and an outer oblique line segment connected in sequence; the inclined area is used to form the inner oblique line segment.

[0022] Optionally, the end surface of the decorative strip body and the upper surface of the decorative strip body are connected by a first arc surface;

[0023] The height of the end surface of the decorative strip body is less than or equal to the height of the second inner vertical line segment;

[0024] The inner surface of the decorative strip body includes a vertical surface for forming the first inner vertical line segment, and the vertical surface is connected to the first arcuate surface via a second arcuate surface or an inclined surface.

[0025] The utility model also provides an indoor unit of an air conditioner, which comprises a housing and any one of the above-mentioned decorative strips;

[0026] The housing is provided with positioning holes matched with the first positioning plates, and each of the first positioning plates is inserted into one of the positioning holes.

[0027] Optionally, a decorative strip groove is formed on the shell, the decorative strip groove has a bottom surface and a vertical surface, the lower end of the vertical surface is connected to the inner edge of the bottom surface; the decorative strip body is in contact with and abuts against the bottom surface and the vertical surface; a clamping hole and the positioning hole are provided on the bottom surface; each clamping structure of the decorative strip is installed in the corresponding clamping hole;

[0028] The shell comprises a base and a main shell, and the decorative strip groove is arranged on the base;

[0029] The main shell is arranged on the base, and an air outlet is provided on the main shell.

[0030] In the decorative strip and the indoor unit of the air conditioner of the utility model, since there are multiple first positioning plates, positioning is performed through the positioning structure, which reduces the difficulty of screwing and significantly improves the installation efficiency. In addition, there is no need to set a clamping structure such as screws at the positioning position, which can significantly reduce the number of screws required. Since the number of screws used is small, the installation efficiency is high, and the production cost can be significantly reduced. In particular, the decorative strip is firmly installed. After multiple simulations and actual drop tests, it is verified that there is no risk of the decorative strip falling off, and the quality is reliable.

[0031] Furthermore, in the decorative strip and air conditioner indoor unit of the utility model, since the extension direction of the first positioning plate is parallel to the extension direction of the corresponding section, when the decorative strip body is non-linear, the first positioning plate can position the decorative strip from multiple directions, thereby significantly improving the installation firmness.

[0032] Furthermore, in the decorative strip and the indoor unit of the air conditioner of the present invention, since other types of positioning structures are provided, such as a positioning column, a second positioning plate, etc., the firmness of the positioning is further improved.

[0033] Furthermore, since the decorative strip of the utility model is installed with the air conditioner indoor unit using a snap-fit ​​structure, the decorative strip does not need to be installed with screws, thus achieving screw-free installation, further reducing the number of screws, improving installation efficiency and reducing production costs. Moreover, the snap-fit ​​structure and the first positioning plate are alternately arranged along the extension direction of the decorative strip body, and this layout can further ensure a firm installation without gaps.

[0034] 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

[0035] 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:

[0036] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a decorative strip according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0037] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a decorative strip according to an embodiment of the utility model from another perspective;

[0038] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a decorative strip according to an embodiment of the utility model from another perspective;

[0039] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 A schematic enlarged view of the middle A;

[0040] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A schematic enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0041] Figure 6 is a schematic cross-sectional profile diagram of a trim body in a trim according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0042] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a partial structure of a decorative strip according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0043] Figure 8 is a schematic partial structural diagram of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0044] Fig. 9 is a schematic partial structural diagram of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0045] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 A schematic structural diagram of another viewing angle of the structure shown;

[0046] Fig.11 It is a schematic front view of a base in an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0047] Fig.12is a schematic side view of a base in an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0048] Fig.13 It is a schematic partial structural diagram of a base in an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 13 To describe the decorative strip for air conditioner and the indoor unit of air conditioner in the embodiment of the utility model. In the description of this embodiment, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features, that is, include one or more of the features. In the description of the utility model, the meaning of "multiple" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined. 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.

[0050] Unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", "connect", "fix", "couple" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; 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.

[0051] In addition, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them. 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.

[0052] In the description of the present embodiment, 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 may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0053] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a decorative strip according to an embodiment of the utility model, such as Figure 1 As shown, and refer to Figures 2 to 13 The embodiment of the utility model provides a decorative strip 100 for an air conditioner, which includes a decorative strip body 20 and one or more first positioning plates 30 arranged at the lower side of the decorative strip body 20. The decorative strip body 20 includes one or more first body sections 21, each first positioning plate 30 is arranged corresponding to a first body section 21, and each first positioning plate 30 is parallel to the connecting line of the two ends of the corresponding first body section 21.

[0054] In the embodiment of the utility model, since there are multiple first positioning plates 30, positioning is performed through the positioning structure, which reduces the difficulty of screwing and significantly improves the installation efficiency. In addition, there is no need to set a clamping structure such as screws at the positioning position, which can significantly reduce the number of screws required. Since the number of screws used is small, the installation efficiency is high, and the production cost can be significantly reduced. In particular, the decorative strip 100 is firmly installed. After multiple simulations and physical drop tests, it is verified that the decorative strip 100 has no risk of falling off and is of reliable quality.

[0055] Furthermore, in the decorative strip 100 of the utility model, since the extension direction of the first positioning plate 30 is parallel to the extension direction of the corresponding section, when the decorative strip body 20 is non-linear, the first positioning plate 30 can position the decorative strip 100 from multiple directions, significantly improving the installation firmness. For example, the decorative strip body 20 is bent and extended so that at least the plane where one first positioning plate 30 is located is intersected with the plane where another first positioning plate 30 is located. The extension direction of the first positioning plate 30 is parallel to the extension direction of the corresponding section, which can make the structural processing of the decorative strip 100 more convenient, and can also achieve multi-directional positioning, thereby improving the installation firmness of the decorative strip 100.

[0056] In some embodiments of the utility model, the trim 100 also includes a positioning structure disposed on the lower side of the trim body 20, and the positioning structure includes a second positioning plate and / or a positioning column. The trim body 20 includes a second body section, and the second positioning plate is disposed corresponding to the second body section, and the plane where the second positioning plate is located is intersected with the line connecting the two ends of the corresponding second body section. Since there are other types of positioning structures, such as positioning columns, second positioning plates, etc., the firmness of the positioning is further improved. And the positioning direction of the positioning structure can be designed according to requirements.

[0057] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 4 As shown, the inner surface of the trim body 20 includes an inclined area facing obliquely downward, and the upper end of each first positioning plate 30 is connected to the inclined area. A plurality of first connecting ribs 31 are provided between the front surface of each first positioning plate 30 and the inner surface of the trim body 20. The connection position of the first positioning plate 30 is connected to the inner surface of the trim body 20, and also has the first connecting ribs 31, so that the connection between the trim 100 and the connected component is tighter, not only the lower surface of the trim 100 is tightly connected, but also the inner surface of the trim 100 is tightly connected.

[0058] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the trim body 20 includes a main section 22, two side sections 23 and two transition sections 24, and each side section 23 is connected to one end of the main section 22 through a transition section 24. The two side sections 23 are on the same side of the main section 22. The main section 22 includes at least one first body section 21, and at least one first positioning plate 30 is provided on the lower side of the main section 22. Each side section 23 includes at least one first body section 21, and at least one first positioning plate 30 is provided on the lower side of the side section 23. Each transition section 24 includes at least one first body section 21, and at least one first positioning plate 30 is provided on the lower side of the transition section 24.

[0059] The transition section 24 is mainly used to change the extension direction of the trim body 20. For example, the transition section 24 changes the extension direction of the trim body 20 from the main section 22 to the side section 23. Specifically, along the extension direction of the trim body 20, the angle between the cut surfaces at both ends of the transition section 24 is greater than 20°, preferably greater than 60°, such as 75°, 80°, 90°, etc. Further, the transition section 24 is preferably an arc section. Of course, in some optional embodiments, the transition section 24 may include a plurality of arc sections connected in sequence. In other optional embodiments, the transition section 24 is also a curved section of other shapes.

[0060] The transition section 24 is mainly used to change the extension direction of the trim body 20 , that is, the curvature of any point on the transition section 24 except the two end points is greater than the curvature on other sections. The sections determined by all positions in the trim body 20 where the curvature is greater than or equal to the preset value can be defined as the transition section 24 .

[0061] In some embodiments of the utility model, a clamping structure 40 is provided on the lower side of the main section 22 and the lower side of each side section 23. The clamping structures 40 and the first positioning plates 30 are alternately arranged along the extension direction of the trim body 20. The upper end of each clamping structure 40 is connected to the inclined area. A plurality of second connecting ribs 42 are provided between the front surface of each clamping structure 40 and the inner surface of the trim body 20. Each clamping structure 40 is a buckle.

[0062] Since the decorative strip 100 and the indoor unit of the air conditioner are installed using the clamping structure 40, the decorative strip 100 does not need to be installed with screws, and screw-free installation is achieved, which further reduces the number of screws, improves installation efficiency and reduces production costs. In addition, the clamping structure 40 and the first positioning plate 30 are alternately arranged along the extension direction of the decorative strip body 20, and this layout can further ensure that the installation is firm and there is no gap.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present invention, a snap-fit ​​structure 40 is also provided on the lower side of the transition section 24 .

[0064] In some embodiments of the present invention, the decorative strips 100 are symmetrically arranged, and the decorative strip bodies 20 are symmetrically arranged.

[0065] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 6 As shown, the cross-sectional profile of the trim body 20 includes a top line segment 25, a first inner vertical line segment 26, an inner oblique line segment 27, a second inner vertical line segment 28, a bottom line segment 29, a first outer vertical line segment 33 and an outer oblique line segment 34 connected in sequence. The inclined area is used to form the inner oblique line segment 27. In this embodiment, the cross-sectional structural design of the trim body 20 enables the trim body 20 and the trim 100 to have strong stability and better structural strength. The outer oblique line segment 34 can be a straight line or an arc.

[0066] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown, the end surface 38 of the trim body 20 and the upper surface of the trim body 20 are connected by a first arc surface 36. The height of the end surface 38 of the trim body 20 is less than or equal to the height of the second inner vertical line segment 28. The inner surface of the trim body 20 includes a vertical surface 39 for forming the first inner vertical line segment 26, and the vertical surface is connected to the first arc surface 36 by a second arc surface or an inclined surface 37. In this embodiment, the tail end of the trim body 20 uses a slope transition structure, which is smooth, natural, and integrated.

[0067] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, two clamping structures 40 and two first positioning plates 30 are arranged on the lower side of each side section 23, six clamping structures 40 and five first positioning plates 30 are arranged on the west side of the main section 22, and one first positioning plate 30 is arranged on the lower side of each transition section 24, realizing a multi-directional limiting and fixing structural scheme, and can be assembled firmly and reliably without screw fixing. The first positioning plate 30 on the lower side of the side section 23 ensures the precise assembly of the left and right dimensions, the first positioning plate 30 on the lower side of the main section 22 ensures the precise assembly of the front and rear dimensions, and the first positioning plate 30 on the lower side of each transition section 24 limits the double guarantee of correct assembly guidance, and multiple clamping structures 40 cooperate with each other to complete the final fixing and locking of the decorative strip 100, so that the decorative strip 100 is assembled firmly. Furthermore, the overall scheme of the decorative strip body 20 uses a gradual transition structure, so that the decorative strip body 20 does not have too large a wall thickness to cause mold shrinkage, and can also be light, firm, and beautiful. Furthermore, after the decorative strip 100 and the connected component, such as the base, are assembled, the appearance is beautiful and seamless, and the transition is natural. For assembly, the decorative strip 100 only needs to be lightly pressed into the hole on the base. The operation is simple and easy, and no screws are required. After multiple simulations and physical drop tests, it has been verified that there is no risk of falling off and the quality is reliable. The decorative strip 100 of the embodiment of the utility model greatly improves the assembly efficiency and saves parts and labor costs.

[0068] The utility model also provides an indoor unit of an air conditioner, such as Figures 8 to 13 As shown, the indoor unit of the air conditioner comprises a housing 200 and a decorative strip 100 in any of the above embodiments. The housing 200 is provided with positioning holes 61 matched with the first positioning plates 30 , and each first positioning plate 30 is inserted into one positioning hole 61 .

[0069] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figures 11 to 13 As shown, a decorative strip groove 60 is formed on the housing 200, and the decorative strip groove 60 has a bottom surface and a vertical surface, and the lower end of the vertical surface is connected to the inner edge of the bottom surface. The decorative strip body 20 contacts and abuts against the bottom surface and the vertical surface. A clamping hole 62 and a positioning hole 61 are provided on the bottom surface. Each clamping structure 40 of the decorative strip 100 is installed in the corresponding clamping hole 62.

[0070] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 8 As shown, the housing 200 includes a base 220 and a main housing 210, and the decorative strip groove 60 is disposed on the base 220. The main housing 210 is disposed on the base 220, and has an air outlet 80 thereon.

[0071] The air outlet 80 is used to blow cold air or hot air to the indoor unit. An evaporator and a crossflow fan are also provided in the housing 200. The crossflow fan causes airflow to enter the housing 200 and blow it out to the room from the air outlet 80 after heat exchange with the evaporator. The indoor unit of the air conditioner is preferably a vertical indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0072] At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that, although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications that conform to the principles of the present invention can still be directly determined or derived from the contents disclosed in the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and recognized as covering all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A decorative strip for an air conditioner, characterized in that: It includes a decorative strip body and one or more first positioning plates arranged on the lower side of the decorative strip body; The trim strip body includes one or more first body sections, each of the first positioning plates is arranged corresponding to one of the first body sections, and each of the first positioning plates is parallel to a line connecting two ends of the corresponding first body section.

2. The decorative strip according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A positioning structure disposed on the lower side of the trim body, the positioning structure comprising a second positioning plate and / or a positioning column; The trim strip body includes a second body section, the second positioning plate is arranged corresponding to the second body section, and the plane where the second positioning plate is located intersects with a line connecting two ends of the corresponding second body section.

3. The decorative strip according to claim 1, characterized in that: The decorative strip body is bent and extended so that at least a plane where one of the first positioning plates is located intersects with a plane where another of the first positioning plates is located.

4. The decorative strip according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner surface of the trim body includes an inclined area facing obliquely downward, and the upper end of each of the first positioning plates is connected to the inclined area; A plurality of first connecting ribs are arranged between the front surface of each of the first positioning plates and the inner surface of the decorative strip body.

5. The decorative strip according to claim 4, characterized in that: The trim strip body comprises a main section, two side sections and two transition sections, each of the side sections is connected to one end of the main section through one transition section; the two side sections are located on the same side of the main section; The main section includes at least one first body section, and at least one first positioning plate is disposed on the lower side of the main section; Each of the side sections includes at least one of the first body sections, and at least one of the first positioning plates is disposed on the lower side of the side section; Each of the transition sections includes at least one of the first body sections, and at least one of the first positioning plates is disposed on the lower side of the transition section.

6. The decorative strip according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lower side of the main section and the lower side of each side section are provided with a clamping structure, The clamping structure and the first positioning plate are alternately arranged along the extension direction of the decorative strip body; The upper end of each of the clamping structures is connected to the inclined area; A plurality of second connecting ribs are provided between the front surface of each of the clamping structures and the inner surface of the trim body; Each of the clamping structures is a buckle.

7. The decorative strip according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cross-sectional profile of the trim body includes a top line segment, a first inner vertical line segment, an inner oblique line segment, a second inner vertical line segment, a bottom line segment, a first outer vertical line segment and an outer oblique line segment connected in sequence; the inclined area is used to form the inner oblique line segment.

8. The decorative strip according to claim 7, characterized in that: The end surface of the decorative strip body and the upper surface of the decorative strip body are connected by a first arc surface; The height of the end surface of the decorative strip body is less than or equal to the height of the second inner vertical line segment; The inner surface of the decorative strip body includes a vertical surface for forming the first inner vertical line segment, and the vertical surface is connected to the first arcuate surface via a second arcuate surface or an inclined surface.

9. An air conditioner indoor unit, characterized in that: A decorative strip comprising a housing and any one of claims 1 to 8; The housing is provided with positioning holes matched with the first positioning plates, and each of the first positioning plates is inserted into one of the positioning holes.

10. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 9, characterized in that: The shell is formed with a decorative strip groove, the decorative strip groove having a bottom surface and a vertical surface, the lower end of the vertical surface is connected to the inner edge of the bottom surface; the decorative strip body is in contact with and abuts against the bottom surface and the vertical surface; a clamping hole and the positioning hole are provided on the bottom surface; each clamping structure of the decorative strip is installed in the corresponding clamping hole; The shell comprises a base and a main shell, and the decorative strip groove is arranged on the base; The main shell is arranged on the base, and an air outlet is provided on the main shell.

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