Air inlet grid assembly for air conditioner and air conditioner
By setting an inner cavity on the edge of the air intake grating body of the air conditioner and fitting a rotating connected cover to hide the fastener, the problem of leakage of the fastener in the air conditioner affects the aesthetics, achieving higher aesthetics.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420523270.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-03-18
AI Technical Summary
In existing air conditioners, the fasteners of the air inlet grille and the air conditioner inner housing are usually leak-free, which affects the beauty.
An air-conditioning air intake grating assembly is designed, by providing an inner cavity at the edge of the air intake grating body for mounting a fastener, and a rotatably connected cover plate at the position of the inner cavity, so that the cover plate can be switched between the open position and the snap-on position, thereby hiding the fastener.
Through this design, the aesthetics of the air conditioner is greatly improved and the problem of the external leakage of fasteners affecting the aesthetics.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioning, in particular to an air inlet grille component for air conditioning and an air conditioner. Background Art
[0002] With the development of society and the continuous improvement of people's living standards, air conditioners have become an indispensable electrical appliance in people's lives. An air inlet grille is provided on the air conditioner inner unit, and the air inlet grille is connected to the air conditioner inner unit housing through fasteners such as screws. At present, the fasteners between the air inlet grille and the air conditioner inner unit housing are usually exposed, which affects the appearance. Utility Model Content
[0003] The utility model provides an air inlet grille assembly for an air conditioner and an air conditioner, which are used to solve the problem in the prior art that the fasteners of the air inlet grille and the air conditioner inner machine shell are usually exposed and affect the appearance.
[0004] According to a first aspect of the utility model, there is provided an air inlet grille assembly for an air conditioner, comprising:
[0005] An air inlet grille body, wherein the edge of the air inlet grille body is provided with at least one concave cavity, and the concave cavity is used to install and accommodate fasteners;
[0006] A cover plate, wherein the cover plate is arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the concave cavity, the cover plate is rotatably connected to the side wall of the concave cavity, and the cover plate can be switched between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the cover plate covers the concave cavity, and in the closed position, the cover plate opens the concave cavity.
[0007] According to an air inlet grille assembly for an air conditioner provided by the utility model, the concave cavity is recessed from the outer side of the air inlet grille body to the inner side of the air inlet grille body, and the concave cavity protrudes from the inner side of the air inlet grille body.
[0008] According to an air inlet grille assembly for an air conditioner provided by the utility model, the cover plate includes a cover plate body and a rotating connection piece, a connecting groove is provided on the inner concave cavity, and the rotating connection piece is penetrated and connected between the connecting groove and the cover plate body.
[0009] According to an air inlet grille assembly for an air conditioner provided by the utility model, the connecting groove includes a first groove body and a second groove body, the first groove body and the second groove body are respectively arranged on the opposite side walls of the concave cavity, and the rotating connecting member is connected to the first groove body, the cover plate body and the second groove body.
[0010] According to an air inlet grille assembly for an air conditioner provided by the utility model, the rotating connecting member includes a first shaft body, a second shaft body, a first locking body and a second locking body.
[0011] One end of the first shaft is connected to one side of the cover body, and the other end of the first shaft passes through the first slot and is detachably connected to the first locking body. One end of the second shaft is connected to the other side of the cover body, and the other end of the second shaft passes through the second slot and is detachably connected to the second locking body.
[0012] According to an air inlet grille assembly for an air conditioner provided by the utility model, the rotating connecting member comprises a first elastic column and a second elastic column. The first elastic column is provided with a first annular groove, and the second elastic column is provided with a second annular groove.
[0013] One end of the first elastic column is connected to one side of the cover body, and the other end of the first elastic column is pressed through the first slot body to limit the side wall of the concave cavity to be located in the first annular groove. One end of the second elastic column is connected to the other side of the cover body, and the other end of the second elastic column is pressed through the second slot body to limit the side wall of the concave cavity to be located in the second annular groove.
[0014] According to an air inlet grille assembly for an air conditioner provided by the utility model, a first locking groove and a second locking groove are further provided on the inner concave cavity. A first elastic locking buckle and a second elastic locking buckle are provided on the cover plate body. The first locking groove is provided on a side close to the first groove body. The second locking groove is provided on a side close to the second groove body. The first elastic locking buckle can be squeezed and limited into the first locking groove. The second elastic locking buckle can be squeezed and limited into the second locking groove.
[0015] According to an air inlet grille assembly for an air conditioner provided by the utility model, the air inlet grille body is further provided with a cover-lifting groove, the cover-lifting groove is arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the cover plate body, and each of the cover-lifting grooves is arranged at the flip edge of the corresponding cover plate body.
[0016] According to the air inlet grille assembly for an air conditioner provided by the utility model, a storage groove is provided on the inner side of the cover plate body, and the storage groove is used to store fastening tools or spare fasteners.
[0017] According to a second aspect of the utility model, an air conditioner is provided, comprising the air inlet grille assembly for air conditioning as described above.
[0018] In the air inlet grille assembly for air conditioner provided by the utility model, it includes an air inlet grille body and a cover plate. At least one concave cavity is arranged at the edge of the air inlet grille body. The concave cavities are arranged at intervals. The concave cavity is used to install and accommodate fasteners. In other words, the fastener can pass through the concave cavity and be connected to the shell of the air conditioner indoor unit, and when the fastener is in a fastened state, it can be completely accommodated in the concave cavity. A cover plate is rotatably connected at the position of each concave cavity. The cover plate can be switched between an open position and a snap-on position. In the open position, the cover plate covers the concave cavity, and then can cover the fastener in the concave cavity. In the snap-on position, the cover plate opens the concave cavity to facilitate the installation and removal of the fastener.
[0019] With this structural setting, a concave cavity for installing and accommodating fasteners is provided on the air inlet grille body, and a cover plate is rotated and connected at the position of the concave cavity so that the cover plate can be switched between an open position and a buckled position. When the fastener needs to be installed or removed, the cover plate is flipped to the open position. When the fastener is fastened between the air inlet grille body and the air conditioner inner casing, the cover plate is flipped to the buckled position so that it covers the concave cavity and then covers the fastener. As a result, the aesthetics of the air conditioner is greatly improved.
[0020] Furthermore, in the air conditioner provided by the utility model, since it includes the air inlet grille assembly for air conditioning as described above, it also has the advantages as described above. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention or related technologies, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or related technical descriptions are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.
[0022] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of the air inlet grille assembly for the air conditioner provided by the utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of the middle A;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the air inlet grille assembly for the air conditioner provided by the utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle;
[0026] Reference numerals:
[0027] 100, air inlet grille body; 200, inner concave cavity; 310, first slot body; 320, second slot body; 410, first locking slot; 420, second locking slot; 500, cover-lifting groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model clearer, the technical solution of the utility model will be described clearly and completely in conjunction with the drawings in the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0029] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying 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 limiting the embodiments of the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0030] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0031] In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "above" and "above" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below" and "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.
[0032] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. 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 embodiment. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do 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. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.
[0033] Combine the following Figures 1 to 4 An air inlet grille assembly for an air conditioner and an air conditioner provided by the utility model are described. It should be understood that the following description is only an illustrative embodiment of the utility model and does not constitute any particular limitation to the utility model.
[0034] The first embodiment of the utility model provides an air inlet grille assembly for an air conditioner, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the air inlet grille assembly for the air conditioner includes:
[0035] The air inlet grille body 100 has at least one concave cavity 200 disposed at the edge of the air inlet grille body 100, and the concave cavity 200 is used to install and accommodate fasteners;
[0036] The cover plate is arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the inner concave cavity 200, and the cover plate is rotatably connected to the side wall of the inner concave cavity 200. The cover plate can be switched between an open position and a buckled position. In the open position, the cover plate covers the inner concave cavity 200, and in the buckled position, the cover plate opens the inner concave cavity 200.
[0037] In the air inlet grille assembly for air conditioner provided by the utility model, an air inlet grille body 100 and a cover plate (not shown) are included. At least one concave cavity 200 is provided at the edge of the air inlet grille body 100. The concave cavities 200 are arranged at intervals. The concave cavity 200 is used to install and accommodate fasteners. In other words, the fastener can pass through the concave cavity 200 and be connected to the shell of the air conditioner indoor unit, and when the fastener is in a fastened state, it can be completely accommodated in the concave cavity 200. A cover plate is rotatably connected at the position of each concave cavity 200. The cover plate can be switched between an open position and a snap-on position. In the open position, the cover plate covers the concave cavity 200, and then can cover the fasteners in the concave cavity 200. In the snap-on position, the cover plate opens the concave cavity 200 to facilitate the installation and removal of the fasteners.
[0038] With this structural arrangement, a concave cavity 200 for installing and accommodating fasteners is provided on the air inlet grille body 100, and a cover plate is rotated and connected at the position of the concave cavity 200 so that the cover plate can be switched between an open position and a buckled position. When the fastener needs to be installed or removed, the cover plate is flipped to the open position. When the fastener is fastened between the air inlet grille body 100 and the air conditioner inner casing, the cover plate is flipped to the buckled position so that it covers the concave cavity 200 and then covers the fastener. As a result, the aesthetics of the air conditioner is greatly improved.
[0039] In one embodiment of the present invention, the concave cavity 200 is recessed from the outer side of the air inlet grille body 100 to the inner side of the air inlet grille body 100 , and the concave cavity 200 protrudes from the inner side of the air inlet grille body 100 .
[0040] In one embodiment of the present invention, the cover plate includes a cover plate body and a rotating connecting piece. A connecting groove is provided on the inner concave cavity 200. The rotating connecting piece is connected between the connecting groove and the cover plate body.
[0041] In one embodiment of the present invention, the connection groove includes a first groove body 310 and a second groove body 320. The first groove body 310 and the second groove body 320 are respectively disposed on opposite side walls of the concave cavity 200. The rotating connecting member is connected between the first groove body 310, the cover body and the second groove body 320.
[0042] For example, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the concave cavity 200 is concavely arranged from the outer side of the air inlet grille body 100 to the inner side of the air inlet grille body 100, and the concave cavity 200 protrudes from the inner side of the air inlet grille body 100. In other words, the installation inlet end of the concave cavity 200 is flush with the outer side of the air inlet grille body 100, the concave cavity 200 extends in the direction close to the inner side of the air inlet grille body 100, and the cavity in the concave cavity 200 opposite to its installation inlet end protrudes to the inner side of the air inlet grille body 100. The first slot body 310 and the second slot body 320 are respectively arranged on the opposite side walls of the concave cavity 200. For example, the first slot body 310 and the second slot body 320 are respectively arranged on the left side wall and the right side wall of the concave cavity 200, and the two are aligned up and down, left and right, and front and back. At the same time, the first groove body 310 and the second groove body 320 are located in the concave cavity 200 and protrude from the inner side of the inner side of the air inlet grille body 100. Therefore, during the process of assembling the cover plate, it is convenient to pass the rotating connecting piece from the rear side, i.e. the inner side, of the air inlet grille body 100 and assemble the cover plate body.
[0043] In one embodiment of the present invention, the rotating connection member includes a first shaft body, a second shaft body, a first locking body and a second locking body.
[0044] One end of the first shaft is connected to one side of the cover body, and the other end of the first shaft passes through the first slot 310 and is detachably connected to the first locking body. One end of the second shaft is connected to the other side of the cover body, and the other end of the second shaft passes through the second slot 320 and is detachably connected to the second locking body.
[0045] For example, the two ends of the first shaft body can be detachably connected to one side of the cover body and the first locking body, respectively, and the two ends of the second shaft body can be detachably connected to the other side of the cover body and the second locking body, respectively. In the process of assembling the cover body, the cover body is held at the installation entrance end of the concave cavity 200; one end of the first shaft body is passed through the first slot body 310 from the rear side of the air inlet grille body 100 and connected to one side of the cover body, and then the first locking member is limitedly connected to the other end of the first shaft body; one end of the second shaft body is passed through the second slot body 320 from the rear side of the air inlet grille body 100 and connected to the other side of the cover body, and then the second locking member is limitedly connected to the other end of the second shaft body. For example, the first shaft body and the cover body, and the second shaft body and the cover body are both threaded connections. The first locking member and the second locking member are both nuts.
[0046] In another embodiment of the utility model, the rotating connecting member includes a first elastic column and a second elastic column. The first elastic column is provided with a first annular groove. The second elastic column is provided with a second annular groove.
[0047] One end of the first elastic column is connected to one side of the cover body, and the other end of the first elastic column is pressed through the first slot 310 to limit the side wall of the concave cavity 200 to the first annular groove. One end of the second elastic column is connected to the other side of the cover body, and the other end of the second elastic column is pressed through the second slot 320 to limit the side wall of the concave cavity 200 to the second annular groove.
[0048] For example, the first elastic column and the cover body, as well as the second elastic column and the cover body, are connected by slot insertion. During the assembly of the cover body, the first elastic column can be squeezed through the first slot body 310, and the inner end of the first elastic column can be inserted and connected to one side of the cover body, and the first annular groove is limited to the side wall of the concave cavity 200 through the first slot body 310. The second elastic column is squeezed through the second slot body 320, and the inner end of the second elastic column can be inserted and connected to the other side of the cover body, and the second annular groove is limited to the side wall of the concave cavity 200 through the second slot body 320.
[0049] In one embodiment of the utility model, the concave cavity 200 is further provided with a first locking groove 410 and a second locking groove 420. The cover body is provided with a first elastic locking buckle and a second elastic locking buckle. The first locking groove 410 is provided on a side close to the first groove body 310, and the second locking groove 420 is provided on a side close to the second groove body 320. The first elastic locking buckle can be squeezed and limited into the first locking groove 410. The second elastic locking buckle can be squeezed and limited into the second locking groove 420.
[0050] Furthermore, in one embodiment of the utility model, the air inlet grille body 100 is further provided with a cover-lifting groove 500. The cover-lifting groove 500 is provided in one-to-one correspondence with the cover plate body, and each cover-lifting groove 500 is provided at the flip edge of the corresponding cover plate body.
[0051] For example, Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a first locking groove 410 and a second locking groove 420 are respectively provided on the left and right side walls of the concave cavity 200. The first locking groove 410 is located on the same side as the first groove body 310, and the second locking groove 420 is located on the same side as the second groove body 320. A first elastic locking buckle and a second elastic locking buckle are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the cover body. The first elastic locking buckle can be squeezed by the side wall of the concave cavity 200 and limited to the first locking groove 410, and the second elastic locking buckle can be squeezed by the side wall of the concave cavity 200 and limited to the second locking groove 420, so that the cover body is reliably locked in the buckled position. A cover-lifting groove 500 is provided on the air inlet grille body 100, and the cover-lifting groove 500 is provided at the flip edge position of the cover body. Thus, the operator can flip the cover from the position of the cover-lifting groove 500 to switch its state.
[0052] In one embodiment of the utility model, a storage groove is provided on the inner side of the cover body. The storage groove is used to store fastening tools or spare fasteners. Thus, fastening tools or spare fasteners can be placed in the storage groove to facilitate installation and maintenance work by staff.
[0053] An embodiment of a second aspect of the utility model provides an air conditioner, comprising the air inlet grille assembly for air conditioning as described above.
[0054] Furthermore, in the air conditioner provided by the utility model, since it includes the air inlet grille assembly for air conditioning as described above, it also has the advantages as described above.
[0055] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the utility model, rather than to limit it. Although the utility model 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 make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the utility model.
Claims
1. An air inlet grille assembly for an air conditioner, characterized in that: include: An air inlet grille body (100), wherein at least one concave cavity (200) is provided at an edge of the air inlet grille body (100), and the concave cavity (200) is used to install and accommodate a fastener; A cover plate, wherein the cover plate and the inner concave cavity (200) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, the cover plate and the side wall of the inner concave cavity (200) are rotatably connected, and the cover plate can be switched between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the cover plate covers the inner concave cavity (200), and in the closed position, the cover plate opens the inner concave cavity (200).
2. The air inlet grille assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The concave cavity (200) is recessed from the outer side of the air inlet grille body (100) toward the inner side of the air inlet grille body (100), and the concave cavity (200) protrudes from the inner side of the air inlet grille body (100).
3. The air inlet grille assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover plate comprises a cover plate body and a rotating connecting piece. The inner concave cavity (200) is provided with a connecting groove, and the rotating connecting piece is penetrated and connected between the connecting groove and the cover plate body.
4. The air inlet grille assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting groove comprises a first groove body (310) and a second groove body (320), wherein the first groove body (310) and the second groove body (320) are respectively arranged on opposite side walls of the inner concave cavity (200), and the rotating connecting member is connected between the first groove body (310), the cover plate body and the second groove body (320).
5. The air inlet grille assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rotating connecting member includes a first shaft body, a second shaft body, a first locking body and a second locking body. One end of the first shaft is connected to one side of the cover body, the other end of the first shaft passes through the first groove (310) and is detachably connected to the first locking body, one end of the second shaft is connected to the other side of the cover body, the other end of the second shaft passes through the second groove (320) and is detachably connected to the second locking body.
6. The air inlet grille assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rotating connecting member includes a first elastic column and a second elastic column, the first elastic column is provided with a first annular groove, and the second elastic column is provided with a second annular groove. One end of the first elastic column is connected to one side of the cover body, and the other end of the first elastic column is pressed through the first groove body (310) and causes the side wall of the concave cavity (200) to be limited within the first annular groove; one end of the second elastic column is connected to the other side of the cover body, and the other end of the second elastic column is pressed through the second groove body (320) and causes the side wall of the concave cavity (200) to be limited within the second annular groove.
7. The air inlet grille assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first locking groove (410) and a second locking groove (420) are also provided on the inner concave cavity (200), and a first elastic locking buckle and a second elastic locking buckle are provided on the cover plate body, wherein the first locking groove (410) is provided on a side close to the first groove body (310), and the second locking groove (420) is provided on a side close to the second groove body (320), and the first elastic locking buckle can be squeezed and limited into the first locking groove (410), and the second elastic locking buckle can be squeezed and limited into the second locking groove (420).
8. The air inlet grille assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air inlet grille body (100) is also provided with a cover-lifting groove (500), the cover-lifting groove (500) is arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the cover plate body, and each cover-lifting groove (500) is arranged at the flip edge of the corresponding cover plate body.
9. The air inlet grille assembly for an air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that: A storage groove is provided on the inner side of the cover body, and the storage groove is used to store fastening tools or spare fasteners.
10. An air conditioner, characterized in that: It comprises an air inlet grille assembly for an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 9.