Outdoor unit and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses an outdoor unit and an air conditioner, relates to the technical field of air conditioning equipment, the outdoor unit comprises a shell and a handle, the shell comprises a first side plate, the first side plate is provided with a connecting groove, the handle is connected with the first side plate, the handle comprises a handle main body, a buckle and a waterproof part, and the waterproof part is arranged on one side, connected with the first side plate, of the handle main body. The buckle is arranged on the side, away from the handle body, of the waterproof part, penetrates through the connecting groove and is buckled to the first side plate. And in the direction perpendicular to the first side plate, the projections of the buckle and the waterproof part on the first side plate cover the connecting groove. The outdoor unit is good in waterproof effect, convenient to assemble and low in manufacturing cost.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] The outdoor unit of the air conditioner is usually exposed to the sun and rain, and the waterproof performance of the outdoor unit plays an important role in the operational reliability of the air conditioner. The shell of the outdoor unit is generally made of sheet metal parts. However, the gap between the sheet metal parts is large and the waterproof performance is poor. In the related art, sponges or waterproof strips are added between the sheet metal parts to enhance the waterproof performance. However, adding sponges or waterproof strips will complicate the assembly process of the shell, increase the assembly cost, and increase the material cost. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the utility model provides an outdoor unit with good waterproof effect, convenient assembly and low manufacturing cost.

[0004] The utility model also provides an air conditioner with the outdoor unit.

[0005] The outdoor unit according to the first embodiment of the utility model includes:

[0006] The housing comprises a first side plate, wherein the first side plate is provided with a connecting groove;

[0007] A handle connected to the first side plate, the handle comprising a handle body, a buckle and a waterproof portion, the waterproof portion being arranged on a side where the handle body is connected to the first side plate, the buckle being arranged on a side of the waterproof portion away from the handle body, the buckle being passed through the connecting groove and buckled to the first side plate;

[0008] Wherein, along a direction perpendicular to the first side plate, the projections of the buckle and the waterproof portion on the first side plate cover the connecting groove.

[0009] The outdoor unit according to the first embodiment of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: by providing a waterproof part, and the projection of the waterproof part and the buckle on the first side plate covers the connection groove, the waterproof part can prevent water from entering the connection groove, thereby reducing the risk of water entering the inside of the shell through the connection groove, improving the waterproof performance of the outdoor unit, and further reducing the risk of short circuit or damage to electronic components caused by contact between water and electronic components inside the shell, thereby improving safety. At the same time, there is no need to provide waterproof parts such as sponges or waterproof rubber strips to achieve waterproofing, which is conducive to reducing the difficulty of assembling the outdoor unit, thereby reducing the material cost and assembly cost of the outdoor unit, that is, reducing the overall cost of the outdoor unit.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the waterproof portion has a first wall surface on a side facing the first side plate, and the first side plate has a second wall surface on a side facing the waterproof portion, and the first wall surface is in contact with the second wall surface.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the waterproof part includes a shielding plate and a plurality of reinforcing ribs, the reinforcing ribs are connected between the shielding plate and the handle body, and the plurality of reinforcing ribs are arranged at intervals, and the buckle is located on a side of the shielding plate away from the reinforcing ribs.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the connecting groove includes a first groove section and a second groove section that are interconnected, the minimum width of the second groove section is greater than the minimum width of the first groove section, the buckle is inserted into the connecting groove from the second groove section, and when the buckle is buckled with the first side panel, the buckle is located in the first groove section.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first side plate includes a flange portion, the flange portion is bent toward the inside of the shell and formed at the periphery of the connecting groove, and the buckle abuts against the flange portion.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the first side panel includes a first docking portion and a first water retaining portion connected to each other, the shell also includes a second side panel, the second side panel is connected to one end of the first side panel, the second side panel includes a side panel body and a second docking portion connected to each other, the second docking portion is connected to the first docking portion, and the first water retaining portion is located on the inner side of the side panel body and extends outward toward the side panel body.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, there is a gap between the first water retaining portion and the side plate body, or the first water retaining portion abuts against the side plate body.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the first water retaining portion is configured as a convex structure protruding toward the side plate body, or a flange structure bent toward the side plate body.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the shell also includes a middle partition, which divides the cavity inside the shell into a heat exchange cavity and an electrical cavity. The outdoor unit also includes an outdoor heat exchanger, which is installed in the heat exchange cavity. The middle partition includes a third docking portion and a second water retaining portion. The outdoor heat exchanger includes a fourth docking portion, which is connected to the third docking portion. The second water retaining portion is connected to the third docking portion and covers the docking point between the fourth docking portion and the third docking portion.

[0018] The air conditioner according to the second embodiment of the utility model includes the outdoor unit of the first embodiment of the utility model.

[0019] The air conditioner according to the second embodiment of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: the air conditioner adopts the above-mentioned outdoor unit, and by providing a waterproof part, and the waterproof part and the projection of the buckle on the first side plate cover the connection groove, so that the waterproof part can block water from entering the connection groove, thereby reducing the risk of water entering the inside of the shell through the connection groove, improving the waterproof performance of the outdoor unit, and further reducing the risk of short circuit or damage to electronic components caused by contact between water and electronic components inside the shell, thereby improving safety. At the same time, there is no need to provide waterproof parts such as sponges or waterproof rubber strips to achieve waterproofing, which is conducive to reducing the difficulty of assembling the outdoor unit, thereby reducing the material cost and assembly cost of the outdoor unit, that is, reducing the overall cost of the outdoor unit and the air conditioner.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The present invention is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0022] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of an outdoor unit of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle handle;

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A in the enlarged view;

[0025] Figure 4 is a front view of a first side panel of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the first side panel and the handle of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 The enlarged view of point B in the figure;

[0028] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 HH cross-sectional view shown;

[0029] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 The enlarged view of point C in the figure;

[0030] Fig. 9It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the connection between the handle and the right side panel in some embodiments of the utility model;

[0031] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the waterproof part of the handle in some embodiments of the utility model;

[0032] Fig.11 It is a right side view of the housing of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0033] Fig.12 yes Fig.11 A top view of the local schematic diagram;

[0034] Fig.13 yes Fig.12 The enlarged view of point D in the figure;

[0035] Fig.14 It is a structural schematic diagram of the first water retaining part in some embodiments of the utility model;

[0036] Fig.15 It is a structural schematic diagram of the first water retaining part in some embodiments of the utility model;

[0037] Fig.16 yes Fig.15 The enlarged view of point E in the figure;

[0038] Fig.17 yes Fig.11 A top view of the internal structure diagram;

[0039] Fig.18 yes Fig.17 Enlarged view of point F in FIG.

[0040] Reference numerals:

[0041] Housing 100;

[0042] The first side plate 110, the connecting groove 111, the first groove section 1111, the second groove section 1112, the protrusion 1113, the second wall surface 112, the flange portion 113, the first docking portion 114, the first plate 1141, the second plate 1142, the first water retaining portion 115, the connecting hole 116, the second side plate 120, the side plate body 121, the second docking portion 122, the first bending section 1221, and the second bending section 1222;

[0043] The handle 200, the buckle 210, the waterproof part 220, the first wall 221, the shielding plate 222, the reinforcing rib 223, the inclined section 225, and the handle body 230;

[0044] The middle partition plate 300, the third docking portion 310, and the second water retaining portion 320;

[0045] Outdoor heat exchanger 400, fourth docking portion 410;

[0046] Electrical cavity 500;

[0047] Heat exchange chamber 600. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0049] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientation, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0050] In the description of the present utility model, "several" means one or more, "more" means more than two, "greater than", "less than", "exceed" etc. are understood to exclude the number itself, and "above", "below", "within" etc. are understood to include the number itself. If there is a description of "first" or "second", it is only used for the purpose of distinguishing the technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0051] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, assembling, and matching should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0052] The outdoor unit refers to the outdoor unit in the air conditioning system, also known as the outdoor unit or compressor. The outdoor unit is a component in the air conditioning system, responsible for heat exchange and condensation during the refrigeration process. Because it needs to cooperate with the air conditioning system for heat exchange, the outdoor unit is usually located outside the house, installed on the wall, roof or ground, and connected to the indoor unit through wires and pipes. Because of the functional characteristics of the outdoor unit itself, the installation location of the outdoor unit is mostly located in an open-air environment, so the outdoor unit needs to have a certain waterproof ability to reduce the risk of short circuit or damage to electronic components caused by water entering the outdoor unit and contacting with electronic components, so as to ensure the normal operation and high efficiency of the air conditioning system.

[0053] The casing is one of the important components for waterproofing the outdoor unit. The casing is usually made of galvanized steel plate and insulating paint, and has rainproof and anti-corrosion functions. In order to facilitate transportation, handles are provided on the side panels of the air-conditioning outdoor unit casing. The side panels are also provided with openings. The wires and pipes of the outdoor unit are connected to the indoor unit through the openings. However, water may enter the interior of the outdoor unit through the gap between the handle and the side panel, and contact the internal circuits and electrical components of the outdoor unit to cause damage, so the waterproof performance of the outdoor unit needs to be further improved.

[0054] The following is combined with Figures 1 to 18 The utility model is described in further detail.

[0055] Reference Figures 1 to 7 As shown, it can be understood that the shell 100 includes a first side plate 110, and the first side plate 110 is the right side plate of the shell 100 of the outdoor unit. The right side plate can be made of galvanized steel plate and insulating paint. The galvanized steel plate is a steel with a layer of zinc coated on the surface of the steel. It has good anti-corrosion properties and can prevent the surface of the steel from being oxidized and corroded. Therefore, the service life and economic benefits of the galvanized steel plate can be improved, especially for steel plates that are stored and used in the open air for a long time, the anti-corrosion effect is more obvious, that is, the galvanized steel plate can have good anti-rust properties. The first side plate 110 is provided with a connecting groove 111, and there are three connecting grooves 111. The three connecting grooves 111 are mainly located in the middle of the first side plate 110, two of which are located on the front side close to the middle of the first side plate 110 and are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction, and the third connecting groove 111 is arranged close to the rear side of the middle of the first side plate 110 and is located between the other two connecting grooves 111, that is, the distribution positions of the three connecting grooves 111 are similar to the end point positions of an equilateral triangle, and two of the connecting grooves 111 are located on the same side of the first side plate 110 and in the same vertical direction.

[0056] Reference Figures 1 to 7 As shown, combined Fig.17It can be understood that the housing 100 includes a middle partition 300, which divides the internal cavity of the housing 100 into an electrical cavity 500 and a heat exchange cavity 600, wherein the electrical cavity 500 is located between the first side plate 110 and the middle partition 300, and the heat exchange cavity 600 is located on the side of the middle partition 300 away from the first side plate 110. The electrical cavity 500 is used to place components such as a compressor and a circuit board, and the heat exchange cavity 600 is used to install the outdoor heat exchanger 400 of the outdoor unit. A connecting hole 116 is provided below the first side plate 110, and the connecting hole 116 is connected to the electrical cavity 500 inside the housing 100, and the wires or signal lines of the electrical components of the electrical cavity 500 can pass through the connecting hole 116 and be connected to the indoor unit. Water may enter the connecting hole 116 of the first side panel 110 through the connecting groove 111 on the first side panel 110, thereby causing damage to the electrical components inside the outdoor unit. Therefore, it is necessary to consider how to optimize and improve the related structures of the shell 100 and the handle 200 to improve the waterproof effect of the outdoor unit.

[0057] It should be noted that the handle 200 includes a buckle 210, a waterproof portion 220 and a handle body 230. The handle 200 is connected to the outer side (i.e., the right side) of the first side plate 110. The waterproof portion 220 is disposed on the left side of the handle body 230. The left side of the waterproof portion 220 of the buckle 210, i.e., the buckle 210 is disposed on the side of the waterproof portion 220 away from the handle body 230. The buckle 210 has an inclined section 225, and the upper end of the inclined section 225 is away from the handle body 230 relative to the lower end. The number of the buckles 210 and the waterproof portion 220 is equal to the number of the connecting grooves 111, and the distribution positions of the buckles 210 and the waterproof portion 220 of the handle 200 correspond to the distribution positions of the connecting grooves 111 of the first side plate 110, so that the buckle 210 can be correspondingly penetrated in the connecting grooves 111 and buckled to the first side plate 110.

[0058] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the connecting grooves 111 can be symmetrically arranged on the front and rear sides of the first side plate 110, two connecting grooves 111 are arranged on the middle front side of the first side plate 110 of the shell 100, and two connecting grooves 111 are arranged at symmetrical positions on the rear side of the first side plate 110. Of course, the number of connecting grooves 111 is not limited to four. Setting four connecting grooves 111 is just one of the setting methods. Six or eight connecting grooves 111 can also be arranged on the first side plate 110. The buckles 210 of multiple handles 200 are snap-fitted and fixed to the connecting grooves 111 of the first side plate 110, which can effectively improve the firmness of the assembly of the handle 200 and the shell 100, and the handle 200 and the first side plate 110 are installed and assembled by snap-fitting, and there is no need to fix the handle 200 on the outer side of the first side plate 110 by screws on the first side plate 110, which improves the assembly efficiency to a certain extent and reduces the assembly cost of the handle 200 and the first side plate 110, making it convenient for workers to assemble the outdoor unit.

[0059] It should be noted that, refer to Figure 5 , Figures 7 to 9 As shown, the buckle 210 is passed through the connecting groove 111 and buckled on the first side plate 110, and the waterproof part 220 has a first wall 221 on the side facing the first side plate 110. The first wall 221 is the wall of the waterproof part 220 facing away from the handle body 230, and the first wall 221 is a plane. The first side plate 110 has a second wall 112 on the side facing the waterproof part 220, and the second wall 112 is the inner wall of the first side plate 110, and the second wall 112 is also a plane, and the connecting groove 111 is located at the second wall 112. In the direction perpendicular to the first side plate 110, that is, in the left-right direction, the projection of the waterproof part 220 on the first side plate 110 covers a part of the connection groove 111, and the projection of the buckle 210 on the first side plate 110 covers another part of the connection groove 111, so that the combined projection of the waterproof part 220 and the buckle 210 can completely cover the connection groove 111, that is, the buckle 210 and the waterproof part 220 can block the connection groove 111, and prevent water from entering the electrical cavity 500 through the connection groove 111, thereby effectively protecting the electrical components inside the outdoor unit. Alternatively, in the left-right direction, the projection of the waterproof part 220 on the first side plate 110 can completely cover the connection groove 111, which can be understood as the area of ​​the first wall surface 221 is larger than the opening area of ​​the connection groove 111, so as to completely block the connection groove 111. It can also be understood that the projection of the connection groove 111 on the plane where the first wall surface 221 is located is within the first wall surface 221.

[0060] The technical solution of the utility model is to set a buckle 210 and a waterproof part 220 on the handle body 230, and the buckle 210 is passed through the connecting groove 111 and buckled to the first side plate 110, so that the buckle 210 and the waterproof part 220 are combined to cover the connecting groove 111 to prevent water from entering the electrical cavity 500 through the connecting groove 111, thereby meeting the waterproof effect. Therefore, there is no need to add sponges or waterproof strips between sheet metal parts to achieve a good waterproof effect. In addition, the operation is simple and fast through the snap-on fixing method, which is convenient for workers to assemble, thereby improving the production and assembly efficiency of the outdoor unit, and no additional waterproof device is required and the structure is simple, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the outdoor unit.

[0061] Reference Figure 1 , Figures 7 and 8As shown, it can be understood that when the buckle 210 of the handle 200 passes through the connecting groove 111 and is fixed with the first side plate 110, the first wall 221 and the second wall 112 fit together. The fit between the first wall 221 and the second wall 112 can make the waterproof part 220 of the handle 200 and the first side plate 110 of the shell 100 abut against each other and reduce the gap between the two, making it difficult for water to pass through the gap between the first wall 221 and the second wall 112 and enter the connecting groove 111, thereby reducing the risk of water flowing into the interior of the shell 100 from the gap, and can further prevent water from entering the electrical cavity 500, effectively improving the waterproof effect of the outdoor unit.

[0062] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, referring to Fig. 9 As shown, the waterproof portion 220 has a first wall 221 on the side facing the first side plate 110, and the first side plate 110 has a second wall 112 on the side facing the handle 200. A gap is left between the first wall 221 and the second wall 112. The buckle 210 and the waterproof portion 220 can also block the connecting groove 111, thereby reducing the risk of water entering the electrical cavity 500 through the connecting groove 111 to a certain extent, and having a certain waterproof effect.

[0063] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, it can be understood that the waterproof part 220 includes a shielding plate 222 and a reinforcing rib 223, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 223 are provided, the reinforcing ribs 223 are connected between the shielding plate 222 and the handle body 230, the buckle 210 is connected to the side of the shielding plate 222 away from the reinforcing rib 223, and the first wall surface 221 is the wall surface of the shielding plate 222 away from the reinforcing rib 223. A plurality of reinforcing ribs 223 are provided, and the plurality of reinforcing ribs 223 are arranged at intervals along the vertical direction of the handle 200. The provision of a plurality of reinforcing ribs 223 can enhance the structural strength of the waterproof part 220. The plurality of reinforcing ribs 223 arranged at intervals have the effect of saving materials compared to the form in which the reinforcing ribs 223 are provided as solid protrusions, and can also make the waterproof part 220 have a certain strength.

[0064] Reference Figure 1 , Figures 4 to 6As shown, it can be understood that the connecting groove 111 includes a first groove section 1111 and a second groove section 1112 which are interconnected, wherein the minimum width of the second groove section 1112 along the front-to-back direction is greater than the minimum width of the first groove section 1111 along the front-to-back direction, and the second groove section 1112 is located below the first groove section 1111. When the handle 200 is installed on the first side plate 110, the buckle 210 of the handle 200 cooperates with the connecting groove 111, the buckle 210 is aligned with the second groove section 1112 below the connecting groove 111, and the handle 200 is pushed toward the first side plate 110 until the buckle 210 of the handle 200 is inserted into the second groove section 1112 of the connecting groove 111 of the first side plate 110, and then the handle 200 is pushed upward, and the buckle 210 of the handle 200 slides from the second groove section 1112 of the connecting groove 111 to the first groove section 1111, and because the first groove section 1111 of the connecting groove 111 is smaller than the minimum width of the second groove section 1112, and the width of the first groove section 1111 matches the width of the buckle 210, the buckle 210 is clamped with the first groove section 1111, so that the buckle 210 of the handle 200 is clamped to the first groove section 1111 of the connecting groove 111 of the first side plate 110. When installing the handle 200 , the buckle 210 can easily penetrate into the second slot section 1112 , which is convenient for assembly. It is easy to understand that the handle 200 is also connected to the first side plate 100 by screws to increase the installation stability of the handle 200 .

[0065] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, it can be understood that during the transportation of the outdoor unit, the outdoor unit is lifted by the handle 200, and the connecting groove 111 will be subjected to an upward pulling force, and the connecting groove 111 will be subjected to the effect of impact and other forces when it is engaged with the buckle 210 of the handle 200. If things go on like this for a long time, the connecting groove 111 is prone to cracking and structural damage. In order to enhance the strength and stability around the notch of the connecting groove 111, reinforcement treatment is required.

[0066] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, it can be understood that the first side plate 110 includes a flange portion 113, which is bent toward the inside of the housing 100, and is arranged along the circumference of the connecting groove 111 and formed at the periphery of the connecting groove 111, and the inclined section 225 of the buckle 210 abuts against the flange portion 113. By providing the flange portion 113, the structural strength of the first side plate 110 at the connecting groove 111 can be increased, and the edge of the connecting groove 111 can be prevented from being deformed and cracked due to excessive force. At the same time, the connection between the first side plate 110 and the handle 200 can be effectively ensured to be stable.

[0067] Reference Figure 1 , Figures 11 to 13As shown, it can be understood that the housing 100 also includes a second side panel 120, which is the front panel of the housing 100, that is, the second side panel 120 is located at the front end of the first side panel 110. The second side panel 120 includes a side panel body 121 and a second docking portion 122, the second docking portion 122 is a bent plate, and the second docking portion 122 includes a first bent section 1221 and a second bent section 1222, the first bent section 1221 is connected to the side panel body 121, the first bent section 1221 is bent inwardly relative to the side panel body 121 and is perpendicular to the side panel body 121, and the second bent section 1222 is connected to the first bent section 1221 and extends in the rearward direction. The first side plate 110 includes a first docking portion 114 and a first water retaining portion 115 connected to each other. The first docking portion 114 includes a first plate 1141 and a second plate 1142. The first plate 1141 is bent toward the inside of the housing 100. The second plate 1142 is connected to the inner end of the first plate 1141 and is bent toward the second side plate 120. The second plate 1142 is located on the inner side of the side plate body 121 of the second side plate 120. The first water retaining portion 115 is connected to an end of the second plate 1142 away from the first plate 1141. The first docking portion 114 of the first side plate 110 is provided with a mounting groove matching the second bending section 1222. The second bending section 1222 is penetrated through the mounting groove and abuts against the first side plate 110, so that the first side plate 110 is clamped with the second side plate 120 and the connection is firm.

[0068] Since there is a gap at the connection between the second docking portion 122 and the first docking portion 114, the waterproof performance is poor, and water will enter the interior of the housing 100 of the outdoor unit through the gap. The first water retaining portion 115 extends outward toward the side plate body 121, and even if water passes through the gap between the first docking portion 114 and the second docking portion 122, it will be blocked by the first water retaining portion 115 and then directly flow downward to the housing 100, preventing water from entering the electrical cavity 500 and contacting the electrical components and circuits inside the outdoor unit.

[0069] Reference Figure 1 , Figures 11 to 13As shown, it can be understood that the first water retaining portion 115 gradually approaches the side plate body 121 of the second side plate 120, and the minimum distance between the first water retaining portion 115 and the side plate body 121 of the second side plate 120 is less than the minimum distance between the second plate 1142 and the side plate body 121 of the second side plate 120, that is, there is a gap between the first water retaining portion 115 and the second side plate 120. Since water will enter the space between the second plate 1142 and the side plate body 121 after passing through the gap at the connection between the first docking portion 114 and the second docking portion 122, at this time, the first water retaining portion 115 blocks the water, reducing the risk of water further flowing into the electrical chamber 500 of the outdoor unit, thereby improving the waterproof effect. In addition, there is a gap between the first water retaining portion 115 and the second side plate 120, and the processing accuracy requirements for the first water retaining portion 115 are relatively low, reducing the difficulty of processing.

[0070] Reference Fig.12 and Fig.14 As shown, it can be understood that, in some embodiments, the first water retaining portion 115 abuts against the side plate body 121 of the second side plate 120, and the first water retaining portion 115 directly abuts against the side plate body 121 of the second side plate 120, making it difficult for water to pass through the connection between the first water retaining portion 115 and the side plate body 121 to further flow into the electrical cavity 500, thereby blocking water from entering the electrical cavity 500 of the shell 100 from the gap between the first water retaining portion 115 and the side plate body 121 of the second side plate 120 to the greatest extent, thereby improving the waterproof performance of the outdoor unit.

[0071] Reference Figures 11 to 13 As shown, it can be understood that the first water retaining portion 115 is configured as a convex hull structure, the convex hull structure is convexly arranged toward the side plate body 121 of the second side plate 120, the convex hull structure is a structure processed on a sheet metal by stamping, the sheet metal has good molding processability and high strength characteristics, and the convex hull structure of the side plate body 121 facing the second side plate 120 can be manufactured on the sheet metal by using a stamping die. The produced convex hull structure can have high dimensional accuracy and consistency through stamping processing, and the convex hull structure can be produced at a high speed and automatically by stamping, which can significantly improve production efficiency. At the same time, the convex hull structure can reduce the gap between the first water retaining portion 115 and the side plate body 121 of the second side plate 120, reduce the risk of rainwater entering the interior of the housing 100, and improve the waterproof performance of the outdoor unit.

[0072] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, two or more first water retaining portions 115 can be provided according to actual needs. The two first water retaining portions 115 form two barriers for water flowing into the gap between the first docking portion 114 and the second docking portion 122. Even if water can pass through the first first water retaining portion 115, it will be blocked by the second first water retaining portion 115, thereby resisting the invasion of water flow. The provision of two first water retaining portions 115 has excellent waterproof performance.

[0073] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 15 to Figure 16 As shown, it can be understood that the first water retaining portion 115 is configured as a flange structure, the first water retaining portion 115 is bent toward the side plate body 121 of the second side plate 120, and the first water retaining portion 115 forms a certain angle with the second plate 1142, which can be an acute angle, a right angle or an obtuse angle. Fig.16 The first water retaining portion 115 shown in the figure is perpendicular to the second plate 1142. Water enters the housing 100 from the gap at the connection between the first docking portion 114 and the second docking portion 122. The water will flow along the first plate 1141 and the second plate 1142 of the first docking portion 114 to the first water retaining portion 115. Since the first water retaining portion 115 is bent toward the side plate body 121 of the second side plate 120, that is, the first water retaining portion 115 is bent toward the outside of the housing 100, the first water retaining portion 115 will intercept water and prevent water from flowing into the electrical cavity 500, thereby achieving a waterproof effect.

[0074] Reference Figure 1 , Fig.17 and Fig.18 As shown, it can be understood that the outdoor unit further includes an outdoor heat exchanger 400 , which is installed in the heat exchange cavity 600 and connected to the middle partition plate 300 .

[0075] Reference Figure 1 , Fig.17 and Fig.18As shown, it can be understood that the outdoor heat exchanger 400 is one of the important components used for heat exchange in the outdoor unit, and can transfer the heat in the outdoor heat exchanger 400 to the air near the outdoor heat exchanger 400 at a very fast speed. When the temperature of the equipment wall is lower than the dew point temperature of the air (the temperature when the air is cooled to saturation under the condition that the water vapor content in the air remains unchanged and the air pressure is kept constant is called the dew point temperature, and condensation will occur when it is lower than the dew point temperature), the water vapor in the air will condense on the equipment wall to form condensed water, which may enter the electrical cavity 500 from the connection between the outdoor heat exchanger 400 and the middle partition 300; or, rainwater may also pass through the outdoor heat exchanger 400 and enter the electrical cavity 500 from the connection between the outdoor heat exchanger 400 and the middle partition 300, thereby damaging the electrical components in the electrical cavity 500. To this end, the middle partition 300 includes a third docking portion 310 and a second water retaining portion 320, the mounting bracket of the outdoor heat exchanger 400 includes a fourth docking portion 410, the fourth docking portion 410 and the third docking portion 310 are two plates parallel to each other and connected to each other, and the second water retaining portion 320 is connected to the third docking portion 310 and shields the docking portion between the fourth docking portion 410 and the third docking portion 310. The second water retaining portion 320 provided on the middle partition 300 can block water at the docking portion between the fourth docking portion 410 of the outdoor heat exchanger 400 and the third docking portion 310 of the middle partition 300, thereby reducing the risk of water entering the charged cavity 500.

[0076] Reference Figure 1 , Fig.17 and Fig.18 As shown, it can be understood that the second water retaining portion 320 is located at the side of the joint between the fourth docking portion 410 and the third docking portion 310 close to the electrical chamber 500, and the second water retaining portion 320 is a flange structure, which is vertically bent toward the fourth docking portion 410, and has a simple structure, and is easy to install the middle partition 300. Therefore, after water passes through the gap between the third docking portion 310 of the middle partition 300 and the fourth docking portion 410 of the outdoor heat exchanger 400, it will contact the second water retaining portion 320 of the middle partition 300 and then slide down along the second water retaining portion 320 to the bottom plate of the housing 100, thereby reducing the risk of water entering the electrical chamber 500 where the electrical components are located.

[0077] The air conditioner of the second embodiment of the utility model includes the outdoor unit of the first embodiment of the utility model.

[0078] Since the air conditioner adopts all the technical solutions of the outdoor unit of the above embodiment, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiment.

[0079] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes can be made within the knowledge scope of ordinary technicians in the relevant technical field without departing from the purpose of the present invention.

Claims

1. An outdoor unit, characterized in that: include: The housing comprises a first side plate, wherein the first side plate is provided with a connecting groove; A handle connected to the first side plate, the handle comprising a handle body, a buckle and a waterproof portion, the waterproof portion being arranged on a side where the handle body is connected to the first side plate, the buckle being arranged on a side of the waterproof portion away from the handle body, the buckle being passed through the connecting groove and buckled to the first side plate; Wherein, along a direction perpendicular to the first side plate, the projections of the buckle and the waterproof portion on the first side plate cover the connecting groove.

2. The outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The waterproof portion has a first wall surface on one side facing the first side plate, and the first side plate has a second wall surface on one side facing the waterproof portion, and the first wall surface is in contact with the second wall surface.

3. The outdoor unit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The waterproof part includes a shielding plate and a plurality of reinforcing ribs, wherein the reinforcing ribs are connected between the shielding plate and the handle body, and the plurality of reinforcing ribs are arranged at intervals, and the buckle is located on a side of the shielding plate away from the reinforcing ribs.

4. The outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting groove includes a first groove section and a second groove section that are interconnected, the minimum width of the second groove section is greater than the minimum width of the first groove section, the buckle is inserted into the connecting groove from the second groove section, and when the buckle is buckled with the first side plate, the buckle is located in the first groove section.

5. The outdoor unit according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that: The first side plate includes a flange portion, the flange portion is bent toward the inside of the shell and formed at the periphery of the connecting groove, and the buckle abuts against the flange portion.

6. The outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first side panel includes a first docking portion and a first water retaining portion that are interconnected, the shell also includes a second side panel, the second side panel is connected to one end of the first side panel, the second side panel includes a side panel body and a second docking portion that are interconnected, the second docking portion is connected to the first docking portion, and the first water retaining portion is located on the inner side of the side panel body and extends toward the side panel body.

7. The outdoor unit according to claim 6, characterized in that: There is a gap between the first water retaining portion and the side plate body, or the first water retaining portion abuts against the side plate body.

8. The outdoor unit according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first water retaining portion is configured as a convex structure protruding toward the side plate body, or a flange structure bent toward the side plate body.

9. The outdoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell also includes a middle partition, which divides the cavity inside the shell into a heat exchange cavity and an electrical cavity. The outdoor unit also includes an outdoor heat exchanger, which is installed in the heat exchange cavity. The middle partition includes a third docking portion and a second water retaining portion. The outdoor heat exchanger includes a fourth docking portion, which is connected to the third docking portion. The second water retaining portion is connected to the third docking portion and covers the docking point between the fourth docking portion and the third docking portion.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that It comprises the outdoor unit as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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