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. The decorative strip is of a symmetrical structure and comprises a main section, two side sections and two transition sections. A first connecting structure and a positioning structure are arranged on the lower side of the main section; the lower side of each side section is provided with a second connecting structure and a positioning structure, and the lower side of each transition section is provided with a positioning structure. Due to the fact that the decoration strip is bent and extends, the positioning structures are arranged on the main sections of the decoration strip, the decoration strip can be positioned in multiple directions, connecting structures such as screws do not need to be arranged at the positioning positions, and the number of the screws needing to be arranged can be obviously reduced. And the positioning structure is used for positioning, so that the difficulty in screwing is reduced, the mounting efficiency is remarkably improved, and the decoration strip is firmly mounted.

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, the decorative strip is a symmetrical structure, and the decorative strip 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;

[0006] A first connecting structure and a first positioning structure for positioning in a first direction are provided on the lower side of the main section;

[0007] A second connection structure is disposed on the lower side of each of the side sections, and a second positioning structure for positioning in a second direction is disposed on the lower side of one of the side sections, and a third positioning structure is disposed on the lower side of another of the side sections, and the third positioning structure is symmetrically arranged with the second positioning structure;

[0008] A fourth positioning structure for positioning in at least a third direction is disposed on the lower side of one of the transition sections, and a fifth positioning structure symmetrically arranged with the fourth positioning structure is disposed on the lower side of another transition section; the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are all different.

[0009] Optionally, the first positioning structure is a first plate perpendicular to the first direction, the second positioning structure is a second plate perpendicular to the second direction, and the fourth positioning structure is a third plate perpendicular to the third direction.

[0010] Optionally, the angle between the plane where the first plate is located and the length direction of the main section is 0° to 10°; the angle between the plane where the second plate is located and the plane where the first plate is located is 75° to 90°; the angle between the plane where the third plate is located and the plane where the first plate is located is 30° to 50°;

[0011] A sixth positioning structure symmetrically arranged with respect to the first positioning structure is provided on the lower side of the main section.

[0012] Optionally, the main section includes an arched section and two side sections connected to the arched section, each of the side sections is connected to one of the transition sections; the first positioning structure is arranged on the lower side of one of the side sections; and the first connecting structure is arranged on the lower side of each of the side sections.

[0013] Optionally, each of the edge sections includes a first strip portion and a second strip portion, the second strip portion is located at a lower side of the first strip portion, the width of the first strip portion is greater than the width of the second strip portion; the front surface of the first strip portion is coplanar with the front surface of the second strip portion;

[0014] The arched section includes a third strip portion, a fourth strip portion and a first bottom rib, the third strip portion is located at the lower side of the fourth strip portion, the width of the third strip portion is greater than the width of the fourth strip portion; the front surface of the third strip portion is coplanar with the front surface of the fourth strip portion;

[0015] The third strip portion is connected to the first strip portion, and the fourth strip portion is connected to the fourth strip portion;

[0016] The first bottom rib is arranged at the rear side of the fourth strip portion and connected to the lower edge of the fourth strip portion; a plurality of first reinforcing ribs are arranged between the first bottom rib and the third strip portion.

[0017] Optionally, the lower edge of the second strip portion has a second bottom rib extending backwards, the second bottom rib is connected to the first bottom rib, and a second reinforcing rib is provided between the second bottom rib and the first strip portion.

[0018] Optionally, the front surface of the third strip portion is located in front of the front surface of the first strip portion.

[0019] The rear surface of the fourth strip portion is located in front of the rear surface of the second strip portion;

[0020] The rear surface of the third strip portion, the rear surface of the first strip portion, and the rear surface of the first bottom rib are coplanar.

[0021] Optionally, the angle between the front surface of the first strip portion and the rear surface of the first strip portion is less than 10°,

[0022] The width of the upper portion of the first strip portion is smaller than the width of the lower portion of the first strip portion;

[0023] The front surface of the second strip portion is parallel to the rear surface of the second strip portion;

[0024] The cross-sectional profiles of the side sections and the transition section are the same as the cross-sectional profile of the edge section;

[0025] The angle between the end surface of the end of the side section and the lower surface is an acute angle, and the end surface of the end of the side section and the upper surface are connected by an arc surface;

[0026] A rounded corner transition occurs between the rear surface of the first strip portion and the lower surface of the first strip portion, and a rounded corner transition occurs between the lower surface of the first strip portion and the rear surface of the second strip portion;

[0027] The first connection structure and the second connection structure are both buckles.

[0028] 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;

[0029] The shell includes a mounting surface, and the main section, the two side sections and the two transition sections are arranged on the mounting surface; the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are installed on the shell, and the first positioning structure, the second positioning structure, the third positioning structure, the fourth positioning structure and the fifth positioning structure are installed on the shell.

[0030] Optionally, the air conditioner indoor unit is a vertical air conditioner indoor unit;

[0031] The housing comprises a mounting plate having the mounting surface, the mounting plate is provided with a clamping hole and a positioning hole, the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are respectively inserted into the corresponding clamping holes; the first positioning structure, the second positioning structure, the third positioning structure, the fourth positioning structure and the fifth positioning structure are respectively inserted into the corresponding positioning holes;

[0032] The upper surface of the mounting plate is the mounting surface, and the mounting surface is a portion of the top surface of the housing.

[0033] In the decorative strip and air conditioner indoor unit of the utility model, since the decorative strip is bent and extended, a positioning structure is provided on the main section of the decorative strip, so that the decorative strip can be positioned from multiple directions. Positioning by the positioning structure reduces the difficulty of screwing, and significantly improves the installation efficiency. In addition, there is no need to set a connecting 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, and it has been verified by multiple simulations and actual drop tests that the decorative strip has no risk of falling off, and the quality is reliable.

[0034] Furthermore, since the connection structure between the decorative strip and the indoor unit of the air conditioner of the utility model is a snap-on, the installation of the decorative strip does not require the use of screws, thus achieving screw-free installation, further reducing the number of screws, improving installation efficiency and lowering production costs.

[0035] Furthermore, since the positioning structures in the decorative strip and the indoor unit of the air conditioner of the utility model are card plates, the positioning structure is simple, and multiple positioning structures cooperate with each other, and the positioning is firm, which can ensure the stability of the decorative strip installation.

[0036] Furthermore, due to the specific structure of the decorative strip and the decorative strip in the indoor unit of the air conditioner of the utility model, the structural strength of the overall decorative strip can be ensured, so that the decorative strip can be at the uppermost side of the shell, that is, the decorative strip can be at the highest position and is not easily damaged. Even if it is hit, such as by an object falling from the upper side. At this time, since the decorative strip is higher than the installation surface, when placing objects on the top of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, the objects can be shielded to a certain extent to prevent them from falling off.

[0037] 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

[0038] 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:

[0039] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a decorative strip according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0040] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a decorative strip according to an embodiment of the utility model from another perspective;

[0041] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a decorative strip according to an embodiment of the utility model from another perspective;

[0042] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a decorative strip according to an embodiment of the utility model from another perspective;

[0043] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A schematic enlarged view of the middle A;

[0044] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A schematic enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0045] Figure 7 is a schematic partial structural diagram of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0046] Figure 8 is a schematic partial structural diagram of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0047] Fig. 9 is a schematic partial structural diagram of an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0048] Fig.10 It is a schematic partial structural diagram of a housing in an indoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0049] Fig.11 yes Fig. 9 Schematic enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0050] Fig.12 yes Fig.10 Schematic enlargement of point D in the middle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 12 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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 12 The embodiment of the utility model provides a decorative strip 100 for an air conditioner. The decorative strip 100 is a symmetrical structure, and the decorative strip 100 includes a main section 20, two side sections 30 and two transition sections 40. Each side section 30 is connected to one end of the main section 20 through a transition section 40. The two side sections 30 are on the same side of the main section 20.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, the lower side of the main section 20 is provided with a first connection structure 21 and a first positioning structure 22 for positioning in the first direction. The lower side of each side section 30 is provided with a second connection structure 31, and the lower side of one side section 30 is provided with a second positioning structure 32 for positioning in the second direction, and the lower side of the other side section 30 is provided with a third positioning structure 33, and the third positioning structure 33 is arranged symmetrically with the second positioning structure 32. The lower side of a transition section 40 is provided with a fourth positioning structure 41 for positioning in at least the third direction, and the lower side of the other transition section 40 is provided with a fifth positioning structure 42 symmetrically arranged with the fourth positioning structure 41. The first direction, the second direction and the third direction can be on the same plane, and the directions are all different.

[0057] In the embodiment of the utility model, the trim strip 100 is positioned by the first positioning structure 22 , the second positioning structure 32 , the third positioning structure 33 , the fourth positioning structure 41 and the fifth positioning structure 42 , and connected by the first connecting structure 21 and the second connecting structure 31 , thereby achieving a secure installation and positioning of the trim strip 100 .

[0058] In the decorative strip 100 of the embodiment of the utility model, since the decorative strip 100 is bent and extended, a positioning structure is provided on the main section of the decorative strip 100, so that the decorative strip 100 can be positioned from multiple directions, and there is no need to set a connecting structure such as screws at the positioning position, which can significantly reduce the number of screws required. And positioning through the positioning structure reduces the difficulty of screwing, and significantly improves the installation efficiency. 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.

[0059] In some embodiments of the present invention, the transition section 40 is mainly used to change the extension direction of the decorative strip 100. For example, the transition section 40 changes the extension direction of the decorative strip 100 from the main section 20 to the side section 30. Specifically, along the extension direction of the decorative strip 100, the angle between the cut surfaces at both ends of the transition section 40 is greater than 20°, preferably greater than 60°, such as 75°, 80°, 90°, etc. Further, the transition section 40 is preferably an arc section. Of course, in some optional embodiments, the transition section 40 may include a plurality of arc sections connected in sequence. In other optional embodiments, the transition section 40 is also a curved section of other shapes.

[0060] In some embodiments of the present invention, the transition section 40 is mainly used to change the extension direction of the decorative strip 100, that is, the curvature of any point on the transition section 40 except the two end points is greater than the curvature on other sections, and the sections determined by all positions in the decorative strip 100 where the curvature is greater than or equal to a preset value can be defined as the transition section 40.

[0061] In some preferred embodiments of the utility model, the first connection structure 21 and the second connection structure 31 are buckles. The connection structure is a buckle, so that the installation of the decorative strip 100 does not require the use of screws, and screw-free installation is achieved, which further reduces the number of screws, improves installation efficiency and reduces production costs. Since there are no screws, screw mounting holes are not required, which can make the decorative strip 100 more beautiful. Multiple first connection structures 21 are symmetrically arranged about the symmetric plane of the decorative strip. Multiple second connection structures 31 are symmetrically arranged about the symmetric plane of the decorative strip.

[0062] Furthermore, if Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the buckle includes a connecting plate 36 and a protrusion 37 disposed at the end of the connecting plate 36, and the protrusion 37 can be disposed on the outer side of the connecting plate 36. The mounting plate 90 is clamped by the lower surface of the decorative strip 100 and the protrusion 37, which can further ensure the sealing performance between the decorative strip 100 and the mounting plate 90, especially the sealing performance between the outer side of the decorative strip 100 and the mounting plate 90, and ensure the aesthetics of the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the first positioning structure 22 is a first plate perpendicular to the first direction, the second positioning structure 32 is a second plate perpendicular to the second direction, and the fourth positioning structure 41 is a third plate perpendicular to the third direction. The positioning structure is a card plate, the positioning structure is simple, and multiple positioning structures cooperate with each other to ensure firm positioning, which can ensure the stability of the installation of the decorative strip 100.

[0064] Furthermore, the angle between the plane where the first plate is located and the length direction of the main section 20 is 0° to 10°. The angle between the plane where the second plate is located and the plane where the first plate is located is 75° to 90°. The angle between the plane where the third plate is located and the plane where the first plate is located is 30° to 50°.

[0065] In some embodiments of the present invention, the fourth positioning structure 41 is an arc-shaped plate, and the third direction is a radial direction of the arc-shaped plate, so as to further improve the positioning effect.

[0066] In some embodiments of the utility model, the first positioning structure 22 may be one and may be arranged in the middle of the main section 20. In other embodiments of the utility model, a sixth positioning structure 24 symmetrically arranged with the first positioning structure 22 is arranged on the lower side of the main section 20. That is, a plurality of positioning structures may be arranged on the lower side of the main section 20. Preferably, the main section 20 is a curved section, and the angle between the tangents at both ends of the main section 20 is within 10°. At the same time, the angle between the plane where the first plate is located and the length direction of the main section 20 is not 0°. Preferably, the length direction of the first plate is parallel to the corresponding position on the corresponding main section 20. By setting a plurality of positioning structures, the main section 20 can be better positioned, and then the entire decorative strip 100 can be better positioned to ensure the firmness of the installation.

[0067] In some embodiments of the present invention, in order to better ensure the structural strength of the decorative strip 100, the decorative strip 100 is installed at the highest position of the air conditioner indoor unit. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the main section 20 includes an arched section 26 and two side sections 25 connected to the arched section 26, and each side section 25 is connected to a transition section 40. The first positioning structure 22 is arranged on the lower side of a side section 25. The lower side of each side section 25 is provided with a first connecting structure 21.

[0068] In this embodiment, the arched section 26 can ensure the structural strength of the entire decorative strip 100, so that the decorative strip 100 can be located at the uppermost side of the housing, that is, the decorative strip 100 can be located at the highest position and is not easily damaged. Even if it is hit, such as by an object falling from the upper side. At this time, since the decorative strip 100 is higher than the installation surface, when placing objects on the top of the air conditioner indoor unit, the objects can be shielded to a certain extent to prevent them from falling off. The arched section 26 can also improve the aesthetics of the decorative strip 100.

[0069] Furthermore, if Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, each edge section 25 includes a first stripe portion 27 and a second stripe portion 28, the second stripe portion 28 is located at the lower side of the first stripe portion 27, and the width of the first stripe portion 27 is greater than the width of the second stripe portion 28. The front surface of the first stripe portion 27 is coplanar with the front surface of the second stripe portion 28. The arched section 26 includes a third stripe portion 45, a fourth stripe portion 46 and a first bottom rib 47, the third stripe portion 45 is located at the lower side of the fourth stripe portion 46, and the width of the third stripe portion 45 is greater than the width of the fourth stripe portion 46. The front surface of the third stripe portion 45 is coplanar with the front surface of the fourth stripe portion 46. The third stripe portion 45 is connected to the first stripe portion 27, and the fourth stripe portion 46 is connected to the fourth stripe portion 46. The structural strength of the decorative strip 100 can be improved, and the material used for the decorative strip 100 can be saved.

[0070] The first bottom rib 47 is disposed at the rear side of the fourth strip portion 46 and connected to the lower edge of the fourth strip portion 46. A plurality of first reinforcing ribs 48 are disposed between the first bottom rib 47 and the third strip portion 45. Further, the first reinforcing rib 48 is plate-shaped and extends in the vertical direction. The plurality of first reinforcing ribs 48 are arranged at equal intervals.

[0071] In some embodiments of the present invention, the lower edge of the second strip portion 28 has a second bottom rib 29 extending backward, the second bottom rib 29 is connected to the first bottom rib 47, and a second reinforcing rib 49 is provided between the second bottom rib 29 and the first strip portion 27. This arrangement allows the side section 25 to be better and more firmly connected to the arched section 26.

[0072] In some embodiments of the present invention, the front surface of the third strip portion 45 is located in front of the front surface of the first strip portion 27. The rear surface of the fourth strip portion 46 is located in front of the rear surface of the second strip portion 28. The rear surface of the third strip portion 45, the rear surface of the first strip portion 27, and the rear surface of the first bottom rib 47 are coplanar. The structural strength of the decorative strip 100 can be improved, and the material of the decorative strip 100 can be saved.

[0073] In some embodiments of the present invention, the angle between the front surface of the first strip portion 27 and the rear surface of the first strip portion 27 is less than 10°. The width of the upper portion of the first strip portion 27 is less than the width of the lower portion of the first strip portion 27. The front surface of the second strip portion 28 is parallel to the rear surface of the second strip portion 28. The cross-sectional profiles of the side segment 30 and the transition segment 40 are the same as the cross-sectional profile of the side segment 25. The angle between the end surface of the end of the side segment 30 and the lower surface is an acute angle, and the end surface of the end of the side segment 30 and the upper surface are connected by an arc surface. The rear surface of the first strip portion 27 and the lower surface of the first strip portion 27 have a rounded transition, and the lower surface of the first strip portion 27 and the rear surface of the second strip portion 28 have a rounded transition.

[0074] In some embodiments of the utility model, the decorative strip 100 is integrally formed. The decorative strip 100 can be arranged on the top of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, which can be called the indoor unit top decorative strip 100. Since the decorative strip 100 has a main section 20 and two side sections 30, the decorative strip 100 can be in a semi-enclosed form. Four first connecting structures 21, a first positioning structure 22 and a sixth positioning structure 24 are arranged on the lower side of the main section 20, and the four first connecting structures 21 can be respectively arranged on the lower sides of the two side sections 25, and the first positioning structure 22 and the sixth positioning structure 24 are respectively arranged on the lower sides of the two side sections 25. Two second connecting structures 31 can be arranged on the lower side of each side section 30, a second positioning structure 32 is arranged on the lower side of one side section 30, and a third positioning structure 33 is arranged on the lower side of the other side section 30. A fourth positioning structure 41 is arranged on the lower side of a transition section 40, and a fifth positioning structure 42 is arranged on the lower side of another transition section 40.

[0075] Further, the first direction is the front-to-back direction or mainly has a front-to-back component, and the ratio of the left-to-right component of the first direction to the front-to-back component may be 0 to 0.2. The second direction is the transverse direction or mainly has a transverse component, and the ratio of the front-to-back component of the second direction to the left-to-right component may be 0 to 0.2. The third direction may have a considerable front-to-back component and a left-to-right component, and the ratio of the front-to-back component of the third direction to the left-to-right component may be 0.8 to 1.2. Therefore, the fifth positioning structure 42 and the fourth positioning structure 41 may also be referred to as multi-directional limiting structures.

[0076] The left and right limiters ensure that the left and right dimensions are accurately assembled, the front and rear limiters ensure that the front and rear dimensions are accurately assembled, and the multi-directional limiters double guarantee that the assembly guide is correct. The left buckle cooperates with the right buckle and the front buckle to complete the final fixing and locking of the trim strip 100, and the trim strip 100 is assembled securely.

[0077] In the embodiment of the utility model, an arched structure is designed in the middle of the decorative strip 100, which is similar to the design concept of an arched bridge, so that the overall structural strength is better. The strength is further improved by cooperating with the rib and rib structure inside. From this arched structure to the two side areas, a gradual transition structure can be used to prevent the parts from shrinking the mold due to excessive wall thickness, and they can also be light, firm, and beautiful. At the last tail end, that is, the end of the side section 30, a sloped transition structure is used, which is smooth, natural, and integrated. After the decorative strip 100 is assembled with the mounting plate 90, the appearance is beautiful and seamless, and the transition is natural. For assembly, you only need to press the decorative strip 100 lightly, which is simple and easy to operate, and no screws are required to fix it. After multiple simulations and actual drop tests, it has been verified that the decorative strip 100 has no risk of falling off and is of reliable quality. The decorative strip 100 of the embodiment of the present invention greatly improves the assembly efficiency and saves some screws and labor costs.

[0078] The utility model also provides an indoor unit of an air conditioner, such as Figures 7 to 12 As shown, it includes the decorative strip 100 in any of the above embodiments of the housing 200. The housing 200 includes a mounting surface. The main section 20, two side sections 30 and two transition sections 40 are arranged on the mounting surface. The first connecting structure 21 and the second connecting structure 31 are installed on the housing 200, and the first positioning structure 22, the second positioning structure 32, the third positioning structure 33, the fourth positioning structure 41 and the fifth positioning structure 42 are installed on the housing 200.

[0079] In some embodiments of the present invention, Fig.10 and Fig.12 As shown, the housing 200 includes a mounting plate 90 having a mounting surface, and a clamping hole 91 and a positioning hole 92 are provided on the mounting plate 90. The first connecting structure 21 and the second connecting structure 31 are respectively inserted into the corresponding clamping holes 91. The first positioning structure 22, the second positioning structure 32, the third positioning structure 33, the fourth positioning structure 41 and the fifth positioning structure 42 are respectively inserted into the corresponding positioning holes 92. The upper surface of the mounting plate 90 is the mounting surface.

[0080] In some embodiments of the present invention, the top surface of the housing 200 includes a mounting surface, that is, the mounting surface is a part of the top surface of the housing 200. That is, the decorative strip 100 is located at the highest position of the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0081] In some embodiments of the present invention, the front side of the housing 200 is further provided with an air outlet 80 for blowing cold air or hot air to the indoor unit. The indoor unit of the air conditioner is preferably a vertical indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0082] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 7 As shown, the housing 200 further includes a base 220 and a lower decorative plate 210, and the lower decorative plate 210 is disposed at the lower side of the air outlet 80. The base 220 is used for support and is disposed at the lower side of the lower decorative plate 210. An evaporator and a cross-flow fan are also disposed in the housing 200, and the cross-flow fan causes airflow to enter the housing 200, and after heat exchange with the evaporator, the airflow is blown out from the air outlet 80 to the room.

[0083] 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: The decorative strip is a symmetrical structure, and includes 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 a transition section; the two side sections are located on the same side of the main section; A first connecting structure and a first positioning structure for positioning in a first direction are provided on the lower side of the main section; A second connection structure is disposed on the lower side of each of the side sections, and a second positioning structure for positioning in a second direction is disposed on the lower side of one of the side sections, and a third positioning structure is disposed on the lower side of another of the side sections, and the third positioning structure is symmetrically arranged with the second positioning structure; A fourth positioning structure for positioning in at least a third direction is disposed on the lower side of one of the transition sections, and a fifth positioning structure symmetrically arranged with the fourth positioning structure is disposed on the lower side of another transition section; the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are all different.

2. The decorative strip according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first positioning structure is a first plate perpendicular to the first direction, and the second positioning structure is a second plate perpendicular to the second direction; The fourth positioning structure is a third plate perpendicular to the third direction, or the fourth positioning structure is an arc-shaped plate, and the third direction is a radial direction of the arc-shaped plate.

3. The decorative strip according to claim 2, characterized in that: The angle between the plane where the first plate is located and the length direction of the main section is 0° to 10°; the angle between the plane where the second plate is located and the plane where the first plate is located is 75° to 90°; the angle between the plane where the third plate is located and the plane where the first plate is located is 30° to 50°; A sixth positioning structure symmetrically arranged with respect to the first positioning structure is provided on the lower side of the main section.

4. The decorative strip according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main section includes an arched section and two side sections connected to the arched section, each of the side sections is connected to a transition section; the first positioning structure is arranged on the lower side of one of the side sections; and the first connecting structure is arranged on the lower side of each of the side sections.

5. The decorative strip according to claim 4, characterized in that: Each of the edge sections includes a first strip portion and a second strip portion, wherein the second strip portion is located at the lower side of the first strip portion, and the width of the first strip portion is greater than the width of the second strip portion; the front surface of the first strip portion is coplanar with the front surface of the second strip portion; The arched section includes a third strip portion, a fourth strip portion and a first bottom rib, the third strip portion is located at the lower side of the fourth strip portion, the width of the third strip portion is greater than the width of the fourth strip portion; the front surface of the third strip portion is coplanar with the front surface of the fourth strip portion; The third strip portion is connected to the first strip portion, and the fourth strip portion is connected to the fourth strip portion; The first bottom rib is arranged at the rear side of the fourth strip portion and connected to the lower edge of the fourth strip portion; a plurality of first reinforcing ribs are arranged between the first bottom rib and the third strip portion.

6. The decorative strip according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lower edge of the second strip portion has a second bottom rib extending backwards, the second bottom rib is connected to the first bottom rib, and a second reinforcing rib is arranged between the second bottom rib and the first strip portion.

7. The decorative strip according to claim 6, characterized in that: The front surface of the third strip portion is located in front of the front surface of the first strip portion, The rear surface of the fourth strip portion is located in front of the rear surface of the second strip portion; The rear surface of the third strip portion, the rear surface of the first strip portion, and the rear surface of the first bottom rib are coplanar.

8. The decorative strip according to claim 7, characterized in that: The angle between the front surface of the first strip portion and the rear surface of the first strip portion is less than 10°, The width of the upper portion of the first strip portion is smaller than the width of the lower portion of the first strip portion; The front surface of the second strip portion is parallel to the rear surface of the second strip portion; The cross-sectional profiles of the side sections and the transition section are the same as the cross-sectional profile of the edge section; The angle between the end surface of the end of the side section and the lower surface is an acute angle, and the end surface of the end of the side section and the upper surface are connected by an arc surface; A rounded corner transition occurs between the rear surface of the first strip portion and the lower surface of the first strip portion, and a rounded corner transition occurs between the lower surface of the first strip portion and the rear surface of the second strip portion; The first connection structure and the second connection structure are both snap buckles, and the snap buckles include a connection plate and a protrusion arranged at the end of the connection plate, and the protrusion is arranged on the outer side of the connection plate.

9. An air conditioner indoor unit, characterized in that: A decorative strip comprising a housing and any one of claims 1 to 8; The shell includes a mounting surface, and the main section, the two side sections and the two transition sections are arranged on the mounting surface; the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are installed on the shell, and the first positioning structure, the second positioning structure, the third positioning structure, the fourth positioning structure and the fifth positioning structure are installed on the shell.

10. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 9, characterized in that: The air conditioner indoor unit is a vertical air conditioner indoor unit; The housing comprises a mounting plate having the mounting surface, the mounting plate is provided with a clamping hole and a positioning hole, the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are respectively inserted into the corresponding clamping holes; the first positioning structure, the second positioning structure, the third positioning structure, the fourth positioning structure and the fifth positioning structure are respectively inserted into the corresponding positioning holes; The upper surface of the mounting plate is the mounting surface, and the mounting surface is a portion of the top surface of the housing.

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