Fixing structure of environment temperature sensor and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of household appliances, and particularly relates to a fixing structure of an environment temperature sensor and an air conditioner, the fixing structure of the environment temperature sensor comprises an air duct shell, a through hole is formed in the air duct shell, the through hole is configured to allow the environment temperature sensor to penetrate, the head of the environment temperature sensor penetrates out of the through hole, and a limiting part is arranged in the through hole; the limiting part is used for abutting against the peripheral wall of the environment temperature sensor so as to limit the environment temperature sensor in the through hole. The stability of the environment temperature sensor installed on the air conditioner is guaranteed, and the installation cost of the environment temperature sensor installed on the air conditioner is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of household appliances, and specifically relates to a fixing structure of an ambient temperature sensor and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] The ambient temperature sensor is one of the main accessories in the air conditioner. The ambient temperature sensor is used to detect the indoor temperature.

[0003] In the related art, when the ambient temperature sensor is fixed to the air conditioner, a separate wire clip is required, and the ambient temperature sensor can be clamped on the evaporator of the air conditioner through the wire clip.

[0004] However, when using a wire clamp to fix the ambient temperature sensor, the wire clamp may fall off, posing certain quality risks. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, that is, to solve the problem that when the ambient temperature sensor is fixed with a wire clamp, the wire clamp may fall off and there are certain quality risks, the present application provides a fixing structure of the ambient temperature sensor and an air conditioner.

[0006] On the one hand, an embodiment of the present application provides a fixing structure of an ambient temperature sensor, including an air duct shell, the air duct shell having a through hole, the through hole being configured for the ambient temperature sensor to pass through, the head of the ambient temperature sensor passing through the through hole, the through hole having a limiting portion, the limiting portion being used to abut against the peripheral wall of the ambient temperature sensor to confine the ambient temperature sensor within the through hole.

[0007] In the preferred technical solution of the fixing structure of the above-mentioned ambient temperature sensor, the through hole has a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end is located above the second end, and the through hole is configured to allow the head of the ambient temperature sensor to pass through the first end and out of the second end.

[0008] In the preferred technical solution of the fixing structure of the above-mentioned ambient temperature sensor, the through hole is trumpet-shaped, the large end of the through hole is located above the small end, and the inner wall of the through hole forms a limiting portion.

[0009] In the preferred technical solution of the fixing structure of the above-mentioned ambient temperature sensor, the through hole is a stepped hole, the large hole of the stepped hole is the first end, the small hole of the stepped hole is the second end, and the connection between the first end and the second end forms a limiting portion.

[0010] In a preferred technical solution of the fixing structure of the ambient temperature sensor, a mounting pad is provided in the through hole, and the mounting pad is configured to abut against a peripheral wall of the ambient temperature sensor.

[0011] In the preferred technical solution of the fixing structure of the above-mentioned ambient temperature sensor, the axis of the through hole is arranged along the vertical direction.

[0012] In the preferred technical solution of the fixing structure of the above-mentioned ambient temperature sensor, the through hole is located at the upper part of the air duct housing.

[0013] In the preferred technical solution of the fixing structure of the above-mentioned ambient temperature sensor, the through hole and the air duct housing are integrally formed.

[0014] In the preferred technical solution of the fixing structure of the above-mentioned ambient temperature sensor, the air duct housing has an avoidance position at a position directly opposite to the through hole, and the avoidance position is configured to allow the ambient temperature sensor to enter and exit.

[0015] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present application provides an air conditioner, comprising an air conditioner body and a fixing structure of an ambient temperature sensor according to any one of the above technical solutions installed on the air conditioner body.

[0016] It can be understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments of the present application provide a fixing structure of an ambient temperature sensor and an air conditioner, wherein the fixing structure of the ambient temperature sensor is achieved by setting a through hole in the air duct housing, wherein the through hole has a limiting portion, and after the ambient temperature sensor is inserted into the through hole, the head of the ambient temperature sensor passes through the through hole, and the middle part of the ambient temperature sensor abuts against the limiting portion, thereby restricting the ambient temperature sensor within the through hole, which not only ensures the stability of the ambient temperature sensor installed on the air conditioner, but also reduces the installation cost of the ambient temperature sensor installed on the air conditioner. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0018] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a fixing structure of an ambient temperature sensor provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of part A;

[0020] Figure 3 The structure of the through hole in the fixing structure of the ambient temperature sensor provided in the embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 4 The structure of the through hole in the fixing structure of the ambient temperature sensor provided in the embodiment of the present application is shown in FIG. Figure 2 .

[0022] Reference numerals:

[0023] 100-air duct housing;

[0024] 200-through hole;

[0025] 210-limiting part;

[0026] 220-first end;

[0027] 230-second end;

[0028] 240 - Mounting pad;

[0029] 300-Ambient temperature sensor.

[0030] The above drawings have shown clear embodiments of the present application, which will be described in more detail later. These drawings and text descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the present application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions in this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of this application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0032] The terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth", etc. (if any) in the specification and claims of the present invention and the above drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the numbers used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the implementation of the present invention described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein, for example.

[0033] In the embodiments of the present application, the words "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations or descriptions. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the present application should not be interpreted as being more preferred or more advantageous than other embodiments or designs. Specifically, the use of words such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present related concepts in a specific way.

[0034] As mentioned in the above background technology: the ambient temperature sensor is one of the main accessories in the air conditioner, and the ambient temperature sensor is used to detect the indoor temperature.

[0035] In the related art, when the ambient temperature sensor is fixed to the air conditioner, a separate wire clip is required, and the ambient temperature sensor can be clamped on the evaporator of the air conditioner through the wire clip.

[0036] However, when using a wire clamp to fix the ambient temperature sensor, the wire clamp may fall off, posing certain quality risks.

[0037] Therefore, in order to improve or solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the embodiments of the present application provide a fixing structure of an ambient temperature sensor and an air conditioner, wherein the fixing structure of the ambient temperature sensor is achieved by setting a through hole in the air duct shell, and a limiting portion is provided in the through hole. After the ambient temperature sensor is inserted into the through hole, the head of the ambient temperature sensor passes through the through hole, and the middle part of the ambient temperature sensor abuts against the limiting portion, thereby restricting the ambient temperature sensor in the through hole, which not only ensures the stability of the ambient temperature sensor installed on the air conditioner, but also reduces the installation cost of the ambient temperature sensor installed on the air conditioner.

[0038] The technical solutions shown in the present application are described in detail below through specific embodiments. It should be noted that the following embodiments can exist independently or in combination with each other, and the same or similar contents will not be described repeatedly in different embodiments.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 1-Figure 4 The present embodiment provides a fixing structure of an ambient temperature sensor 300, including an air duct housing 100. The air duct housing 100 has a through hole 200. The through hole 200 is configured for the ambient temperature sensor 300 to pass through. The head of the ambient temperature sensor 300 passes through the through hole 200. The through hole 200 has a limiting portion 210 in it. The limiting portion 210 is used to abut against the peripheral wall of the ambient temperature sensor 300 to limit the ambient temperature sensor 300 in the through hole 200.

[0040] The air duct housing 100 is a housing at the air outlet of the air conditioner.

[0041] The ambient temperature sensor 300 is in the shape of a vertical rod as a whole. A blocking portion is provided in the middle of the ambient temperature sensor 300 . The circumference of the blocking portion is greater than the diameter of the head of the ambient temperature sensor 300 .

[0042] Exemplarily, the through hole 200 is arranged in the vertical direction. When the ambient temperature sensor 300 is inserted into the through hole 200, the middle part of the ambient temperature sensor 300 abuts against the limiting part 210, so that the ambient temperature sensor 300 is stably stuck in the through hole 200 under the action of gravity.

[0043] Exemplarily, the through hole 200 is arranged at an angle. When the ambient temperature sensor 300 is inserted into the through hole 200, the ambient temperature sensor 300 is in an inclined state, and the middle part of the ambient temperature sensor 300 abuts against the limiting part 210, so that the ambient temperature sensor 300 is stably stuck in the through hole 200 under the action of gravity.

[0044] Exemplarily, the through hole 200 is arranged in the horizontal direction, and the limiting portion 210 is an elastic member. When the middle of the ambient temperature sensor 300 abuts against the limiting portion 210 , the limiting portion 210 clamps and fixes the ambient temperature sensor 300 in the through hole 200 .

[0045] Exemplarily, the through hole 200 is integrally formed on the air duct housing 100 to reduce the cost of the air conditioner.

[0046] Exemplarily, a connecting piece is installed on the air duct housing 100 , and a through hole 200 is formed on the connecting piece.

[0047] Exemplarily, the through hole 200 is trumpet-shaped as a whole, and the inner wall of the through hole 200 is frustum-shaped to form a limiting portion 210, wherein the large opening of the frustum-shaped inner wall can allow the head and middle part of the ambient temperature sensor 300 to pass through, and the small opening of the frustum-shaped inner wall can allow the head of the ambient temperature sensor 300 to pass through, and limit the middle part of the ambient temperature sensor 300 to pass through.

[0048] Exemplarily, the limiting portion 210 is a limiting ring, which is disposed in the through hole 200. The inner diameter of the limiting ring is larger than the diameter of the head of the ambient temperature sensor 300 and smaller than the diameter of the middle part of the ambient temperature sensor 300, so that the middle part of the ambient temperature sensor 300 can pass through the limiting ring, and the middle part of the ambient temperature sensor 300 abuts against the limiting ring.

[0049] By adopting the above technical solution, when the ambient temperature sensor 300 needs to be installed on the air conditioner, firstly, the head of the ambient temperature sensor 300 is directly opposite to the through hole 200, and then the ambient temperature sensor 300 is inserted into the through hole 200 until the head of the ambient temperature sensor 300 passes through the through hole 200 and the middle of the ambient temperature sensor 300 abuts against the limiter 210. At this time, the ambient temperature sensor 300 is stably clamped in the through hole 200 under the action of gravity, thereby achieving the installation and fixation of the ambient temperature sensor 300. Compared with the use of a wire clamp to fix the ambient temperature sensor 300, the present application not only reduces the cost of fixing the ambient temperature sensor 300 on the air conditioner, but also prevents the ambient temperature sensor 300 from being detached, thereby improving the stability of the ambient temperature sensor 300 fixed on the air conditioner.

[0050] In some embodiments provided in this application, for example, reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The through hole 200 has a first end 220 and a second end 230 opposite to each other. The first end 220 is located above the second end 230 . The through hole 200 is configured to allow the head of the ambient temperature sensor 300 to pass through the first end 220 and out of the second end 230 .

[0051] Exemplarily, the through holes 200 are arranged in the vertical direction so that the first end 220 is located directly above the second end 230 .

[0052] Exemplarily, the through hole 200 is arranged obliquely so that the first end 220 is located on a side above the second end 230 .

[0053] By adopting the above technical solution, when the ambient temperature sensor 300 is installed in the through hole 200, the ambient temperature sensor 300 is arranged vertically or inclined as a whole, so the ambient temperature sensor 300 itself has a downward gravity, so that the ambient temperature sensor 300 can be stably stuck in the through hole 200 under the action of its own gravity, and there is no need to perform additional fixation on the ambient temperature sensor 300, thereby reducing the cost of installing the ambient temperature sensor 300.

[0054] In some embodiments provided in this application, for example, reference Figure 3 The through hole 200 is in a trumpet shape, the large end of the through hole 200 is located above the small end, and the inner wall of the through hole 200 forms a limiting portion 210.

[0055] The inner wall of the through hole 200 is in a truncated cone shape, and the limiting portion 210 is the inner wall of the through hole 200 .

[0056] Exemplarily, the diameter of the small-mouth end is larger than the diameter of the head of the ambient temperature sensor 300 and smaller than the diameter of the middle of the ambient temperature sensor 300 ; the diameter of the large-mouth end is larger than the diameter of the middle of the ambient temperature sensor 300 .

[0057] By adopting the above technical solution, when the ambient temperature sensor 300 is installed in the through hole 200, the head of the ambient temperature sensor 300 passes through the small end, and the middle part of the ambient temperature sensor 300 abuts against the inner wall of the through hole 200. The ambient temperature sensor 300 itself has a downward gravity, so that the ambient temperature sensor 300 can be stably stuck in the through hole 200 under the action of its own gravity, and there is no need to perform additional fixation on the ambient temperature sensor 300, thereby reducing the cost of installing the ambient temperature sensor 300.

[0058] In some embodiments provided in this application, for example, reference Figure 4 The through hole 200 is a stepped hole, the large hole of the stepped hole is the first end 220 , the small hole of the stepped hole is the second end 230 , and the connection between the first end 220 and the second end 230 forms a limiting portion 210 .

[0059] Exemplarily, the diameter of the large hole of the stepped hole is larger than the diameter of the middle part of the ambient temperature sensor 300 , and the diameter of the small hole of the stepped hole is smaller than the diameter of the middle part of the ambient temperature sensor 300 and larger than the diameter of the head part of the ambient temperature sensor 300 .

[0060] By adopting the above technical solution, when the ambient temperature sensor 300 is installed in the through hole 200, the head of the ambient temperature sensor 300 passes through the stepped hole until the middle of the ambient temperature sensor 300 is clamped at the connection between the first end 220 and the second end 230. The ambient temperature sensor 300 itself has a downward gravity, so that the ambient temperature sensor 300 can be stably clamped in the through hole 200 under the action of its own gravity, and there is no need to perform additional fixation on the ambient temperature sensor 300, thereby reducing the cost of installing the ambient temperature sensor 300.

[0061] In some embodiments provided in this application, for example, reference Figure 4 A mounting pad 240 is disposed in the through hole 200 , and the mounting pad 240 is configured to abut against the peripheral wall of the ambient temperature sensor 300 .

[0062] Exemplarily, the mounting pad 240 is an elastic pad. After the ambient temperature sensor 300 passes through the through hole 200 , the peripheral wall of the ambient temperature sensor 300 abuts against the mounting pad 240 , and the mounting pad 240 is deformed to clamp the ambient temperature sensor 300 .

[0063] By adopting the above technical solution and providing the mounting pad 240 , not only the hard contact between the ambient temperature sensor 300 and the through hole 200 is avoided, but also the stability of the ambient temperature sensor 300 installed in the through hole 200 is improved.

[0064] In some embodiments provided in the present application, exemplarily, the axis of the through hole 200 is arranged along the vertical direction.

[0065] By adopting the above technical solution, after the ambient temperature sensor 300 is installed in the through hole 200, the ambient temperature sensor 300 is in a vertical state, which ensures the stability of the ambient temperature sensor 300 being stuck in the through hole 200 under the action of gravity.

[0066] In some embodiments provided in the present application, illustratively, the through hole 200 is located at the upper portion of the air duct housing 100 .

[0067] For example, the through hole 200 is located on one side of the upper portion of the air duct housing 100 , which hides the ambient temperature sensor 300 to a certain extent, thereby improving the aesthetics of the ambient temperature sensor 300 after being installed on the air conditioner.

[0068] By adopting the above technical solution, after the ambient temperature sensor 300 is installed in the through hole 200, the ambient temperature sensor 300 is located at the top of the air duct housing 100, which not only facilitates the installation of the ambient temperature sensor 300, but also improves the accuracy of temperature detection by the ambient temperature sensor 300 during air conditioning heating.

[0069] In some embodiments provided in the present application, illustratively, the through hole 200 and the air duct housing 100 are integrally formed.

[0070] Exemplarily, the through hole 200 is formed integrally with the air duct housing 100 during injection molding.

[0071] By adopting the above technical solution, the production cost of the fixing structure of the ambient temperature sensor 300 is reduced.

[0072] In some embodiments provided in the present application, illustratively, the air duct housing 100 has an avoidance position at a position directly opposite to the through hole 200 , and the avoidance position is configured to allow the ambient temperature sensor 300 to enter and exit.

[0073] Exemplarily, the through holes 200 are arranged in the vertical direction, and the avoidance positions on the air duct housing 100 are vertically opposite to the through holes 200 .

[0074] By adopting the above technical solution, it is convenient for the staff to install the ambient temperature sensor 300 in the through hole 200 .

[0075] An embodiment of the present application further provides an air conditioner, comprising an air conditioner body and a fixing structure of the ambient temperature sensor 300 of any one of the above embodiments installed on the air conditioner body.

[0076] The principle of the fixing structure of the ambient temperature sensor 300 has been clearly explained in the above embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0077] By adopting the above technical scheme, the fixing structure of the ambient temperature sensor 300 is achieved by setting a through hole 200 in the air duct housing 100, and a limiting portion 210 is provided in the through hole 200. After the ambient temperature sensor 300 is inserted into the through hole 200, the head of the ambient temperature sensor 300 passes through the through hole 200, and the middle part of the ambient temperature sensor 300 abuts against the limiting portion 210, thereby restricting the ambient temperature sensor 300 in the through hole 200, which not only ensures the stability of the ambient temperature sensor 300 installed on the air conditioner, but also reduces the installation cost of the ambient temperature sensor 300 installed on the air conditioner.

[0078] The various embodiments or implementation methods in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other.

[0079] It should be noted that the embodiments represented by "one embodiment", "an embodiment", "an exemplary embodiment", "some embodiments", etc. mentioned in the specification may include specific features, structures or characteristics, but not every embodiment may include the specific features, structures or characteristics. In addition, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. In addition, when describing specific features, structures or characteristics in conjunction with an embodiment, it is within the knowledge of those skilled in the art to implement such features, structures or characteristics in conjunction with other embodiments that are explicitly or not explicitly described.

[0080] In general, terms should be understood, at least in part, by the context in which they are used. For example, the term "one or more" as used herein may be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic in a singular sense, or may be used to describe a combination of features, structures, or characteristics in a plural sense, depending, at least in part, on the context. Similarly, terms such as "a" or "" may also be understood to convey singular usage or to convey plural usage, depending, at least in part, on the context.

[0081] It should be easily understood that “on,” “above,” and “over” in the present disclosure should be interpreted in the broadest manner, so that “on” means not only “directly on something,” but also includes the meaning of “on something” with intervening features or layers therebetween, and “above” or “over” includes not only the meaning of “above” or “over,” but also may include the meaning of “above” or “over something” with no intervening features or layers therebetween (i.e., directly on something).

[0082] In addition, spatially relative terms, such as "below," "below," "beneath," "above," "above," etc., may be used herein for ease of description to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to other elements or features as shown in the figures. Spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation shown in the figures. The device may have other orientations (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptors used herein may likewise be interpreted accordingly.

[0083] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit it. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A fixing structure of an ambient temperature sensor, characterized in that: It includes an air duct shell, which has a through hole. The through hole is configured for the ambient temperature sensor to pass through. The head of the ambient temperature sensor passes through the through hole. A limiting portion is provided in the through hole. The limiting portion is used to abut against the peripheral wall of the ambient temperature sensor to confine the ambient temperature sensor within the through hole.

2. The fixing structure of the ambient temperature sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The through hole has a first end and a second end opposite to each other, the first end is located above the second end, and the through hole is configured to allow the head of the ambient temperature sensor to pass through the first end and out of the second end.

3. The fixing structure of the ambient temperature sensor according to claim 2, characterized in that: The through hole is in a trumpet shape, the large end of the through hole is located above the small end, and the inner wall of the through hole forms the limiting portion.

4. The fixing structure of the ambient temperature sensor according to claim 2, characterized in that: The through hole is a stepped hole, the large hole of the stepped hole is the first end, the small hole of the stepped hole is the second end, and the connection between the first end and the second end forms the limiting portion.

5. The fixing structure of the ambient temperature sensor according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A mounting pad is disposed in the through hole, and the mounting pad is configured to abut against a peripheral wall of the ambient temperature sensor.

6. The fixing structure of the ambient temperature sensor according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The axis of the through hole is arranged along the vertical direction.

7. The fixing structure of the ambient temperature sensor according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The through hole is located at the upper portion of the air duct housing.

8. The fixing structure of the ambient temperature sensor according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The through hole is integrally formed with the air duct housing.

9. The fixing structure of the ambient temperature sensor according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The air duct housing has an escape position at a position directly opposite to the through hole, and the escape position is configured to allow the ambient temperature sensor to enter and exit.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that: The invention comprises an air conditioner body and a fixing structure of the ambient temperature sensor according to any one of claims 1 to 9 installed on the air conditioner body.

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