Panel component and air conditioner with same

Abstract

The panel component comprises a panel support, an air outlet frame and a flow guide structure, and a first air outlet is formed in the top wall of the panel support; the air outlet frame and the panel support are connected and jointly define an air outlet channel, and the first air outlet communicates with the air outlet channel. The flow guide structures are arranged at the positions, close to the first air outlet, of the air outlet duct, the number of the flow guide structures is two, the flow guide structures are arranged at the left end and the right end of the air outlet duct correspondingly, flow guide faces are arranged on the flow guide structures, and in the direction from bottom to top, the two flow guide faces on the two flow guide structures extend in the direction close to each other. According to the panel component, airflow in the air outlet duct can smoothly flow through the panel support and the avoiding position, close to the first air outlet, of the air outlet frame, and an air blocking structure can be prevented from occurring in the air outlet duct.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model mainly relates to the technical field of air processing equipment, in particular to a panel component and an air conditioner having the same. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, in order to provide installation space for components at the first air outlet located on the top wall of the panel bracket, the panel bracket and the air outlet frame need to make a concession near the first air outlet, which may form a stepped wind-blocking structure in the air outlet duct. 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 proposes a panel component, which can make the airflow in the air outlet duct flow more smoothly through the panel bracket and the air outlet frame at the avoidance position near the first air outlet, thereby avoiding the occurrence of wind blocking structure in the air outlet duct.

[0004] The utility model also provides an air conditioner, which comprises the above-mentioned panel component.

[0005] According to the panel component of the embodiment of the utility model, it includes a panel bracket, an air outlet frame and a guide structure, the top wall of the panel bracket has a first air outlet; the air outlet frame is connected to the panel bracket and jointly defines an air outlet duct, the first air outlet is connected to the air outlet duct; the guide structure is arranged at the air outlet duct near the first air outlet, the guide structure is two and respectively arranged at the left and right ends of the air outlet duct, the guide structure is provided with a guide surface, and in the direction from bottom to top, the two guide surfaces on the two guide structures extend in a direction close to each other.

[0006] According to the panel component of the embodiment of the utility model, two guide structures are arranged at the left and right ends of the air outlet duct defined by the air outlet frame and the panel bracket, close to the first air outlet, and in the direction from bottom to top, the two guide surfaces on the two guide structures extend in the direction close to each other, and the airflow in the air outlet duct flows through the guide surfaces and then flows out from the first air outlet. The guide surfaces can make the airflow in the air outlet duct flow more smoothly through the avoidance of the panel bracket and the air outlet frame near the first air outlet, thereby avoiding the occurrence of wind-blocking structures in the air outlet duct.

[0007] In some embodiments of the present invention, at least a portion of the guide surface is disposed opposite to the first air outlet in a vertical direction.

[0008] In some embodiments of the utility model, a first hook is provided on the guide structure, and a matching portion matching with the first hook is provided on the panel bracket, and the matching portion is formed as a first hanging hole or a barb.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first hooks are multiple and spaced apart in the up-down direction, and the matching portions are multiple and correspond one-to-one to the multiple first hooks.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, an end of the air guide structure facing away from the air outlet frame is provided with a flange, and the first hook is provided on the flange.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present utility model, a first limiting structure protruding upward is provided at the upper end of the guide structure, and a first limiting hole cooperating with the first limiting structure is provided on the top wall of the panel bracket.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air guide structure is connected to the air outlet frame by snap-fitting and / or fastening.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air guide structure and the air outlet frame are an integrated piece.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet frame and the panel bracket are connected by snap-fitting and / or fastening.

[0015] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model includes the above-mentioned panel component.

[0016] According to the air conditioner of the embodiment of the utility model, two guide structures are arranged at the left and right ends of the air outlet duct defined by the air outlet frame and the panel bracket, close to the first air outlet, and in the direction from bottom to top, the two guide surfaces on the two guide structures extend in the direction close to each other, and the airflow in the air outlet duct flows through the guide surfaces and then flows out from the first air outlet. The guide surfaces can make the airflow in the air outlet duct flow more smoothly through the avoidance of the panel bracket and the air outlet frame near the first air outlet, thereby avoiding the occurrence of wind-blocking structures in the air outlet duct.

[0017] 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

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of a panel component according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 is a front view of a panel bracket of a panel component according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of a panel component according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0025] Figure 7 is a three-dimensional diagram of a flow guide structure of a panel component according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 8 is a top view of a flow guide structure of a panel component according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Fig. 9 is a top view of a panel bracket of a panel component according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 The enlarged view of point D in the middle;

[0029] Fig.11 is a front view of a panel component according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0030] Fig.12 yes Fig.11 Enlarged view of point E in the middle;

[0031] Fig.13 It is an exploded view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0032] Reference numerals:

[0033] 100, air conditioner; 101, housing assembly; 102, air duct assembly; 103, heat exchange assembly;

[0034] 10. Panel components;

[0035] 1. Panel bracket; 11. Air outlet; 111. First air outlet; 112. Second air outlet; 113. Third air outlet; 114. Fourth air outlet; 12. Air outlet duct; 121. First air outlet duct; 122. Second air outlet duct; 13. Matching part; 131. First hanging hole; 132. Barb; 14. First limiting hole;

[0036] 2. Air outlet frame;

[0037] 3. flow guiding structure; 31. flow guiding surface; 32. first hook; 33. flange; 34. first position limiting structure;

[0038] 20. Top cover parts;

[0039] 30. Chassis parts;

[0040] 40. rear box body component; 401. air inlet; 402. air inlet grille. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] 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.

[0042] In the description of the present utility model, it is necessary to understand that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like 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 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 a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0043] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" 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 a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0044] The panel component 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0045] like Figure 1 As shown, the panel bracket 1 according to the embodiment of the utility model includes a panel bracket 1, an air outlet frame 2 and a guide structure 3.

[0046] Specifically, Figure 1 and Fig.13 As shown, the top wall of the panel bracket 1 has a first air outlet 111, the air outlet frame 2 is connected to the panel bracket 1 and jointly defines an air outlet duct 12, the first air outlet 111 is connected to the air outlet duct 12, and the split design of the panel bracket 1 and the air outlet frame 2 can facilitate the production and processing of the panel component 10 and reduce the production difficulty of the panel component 10.

[0047] In the prior art, in order to provide installation space for components located at the first air outlet 111 on the top wall of the panel bracket 1, the panel bracket 1 and the air outlet frame 2 need to make a avoidance at a position close to the first air outlet 111, which may form a stepped wind-blocking structure in the air outlet duct 12.

[0048] like Figure 1 , Fig.11 and Fig.12 As shown, the guide structure 3 is arranged at the outlet air duct 12 near the first air outlet 111, and there are two guide structures 3, which are arranged at the left and right ends of the outlet air duct 12, respectively. Figure 8 As shown, the guide structure 3 is provided with a guide surface 31, which is arranged in a bottom-up direction (such as Figure 2 In the up and down directions shown in the figure, the two guide surfaces 31 on the two guide structures 3 extend in the direction close to each other, and the airflow in the air outlet duct 12 flows through the guide surfaces 31 and then flows out from the first air outlet 111. The guide surfaces 31 can make the airflow in the air outlet duct 12 flow more smoothly through the avoidance of the panel bracket 1 and the air outlet frame 2 near the first air outlet 111, thereby avoiding the occurrence of wind-blocking structures in the air outlet duct 12.

[0049] According to the panel bracket 1 of the embodiment of the utility model, two guide structures 3 are arranged at the left and right ends of the air outlet duct 12 jointly defined by the air outlet frame 2 and the panel bracket 1, close to the first air outlet 111, and in the direction from bottom to top, the two guide surfaces 31 on the two guide structures 3 extend in the direction close to each other, and the airflow in the air outlet duct 12 flows through the guide surfaces 31 and then flows out from the first air outlet 111. The guide surfaces 31 can make the airflow in the air outlet duct 12 flow more smoothly through the avoidance of the panel bracket 1 and the air outlet frame 2 near the first air outlet 111, and the occurrence of wind-blocking structure in the air outlet duct 12 can be avoided.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present invention, at least a portion of the guide surface 31 is disposed opposite to the first air outlet 111 in the vertical direction, so that the airflow in the air outlet duct 12 below the first air outlet 111 flows toward the first air outlet 111 under the guidance of the guide surface 31, so that the guide surface 31 has a better guide effect.

[0051] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Fig.13 As shown, the panel component 10 is used for the air conditioner 100, and the panel component 10 is also provided with a second air outlet 112. The first air outlet 111 and the second air outlet 112 are connected to the air outlet duct 12 and are respectively located along the length direction of the panel bracket 1 (such as Figure 2 On both sides of the upper and lower directions shown in the figure, the air can be discharged from the top of the air conditioner 100 through the first air outlet 111, and the air can be discharged from the bottom of the air conditioner 100 through the second air outlet 112. The arrangement of the first air outlet 111 and the second air outlet 112 can further expand the air outlet area of ​​the air conditioner 100, improve the cooling efficiency and heating efficiency of the air conditioner 100, meet the different air outlet requirements of the air conditioner 100, and improve the user experience.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present invention, refer to the attached Fig.13 As shown, the panel component 10 also includes a panel support 1 along the width direction (refer to the attached Fig.13 The third air outlet 113 and the fourth air outlet 114 are arranged in a spaced relationship (in the left and right direction shown in FIG. 1 ), and the third air outlet 113 and the fourth air outlet 114 are arranged in a spaced relationship along the length direction of the panel bracket 1 (see FIG. 1 ). Fig.13 The air outlet 12 is provided in a plurality of ways, including a first air outlet 121 connected to the third air outlet 113 and a second air outlet 122 connected to the fourth air outlet 114. The third air outlet 113 and the fourth air outlet 114 are provided to expand the air outlet area of ​​the air conditioner 100, improve the cooling efficiency and heating efficiency of the air conditioner 100, and improve the user experience. The third air outlet 113 and the fourth air outlet 114 respectively have the corresponding first air outlet 121 and the second air outlet 122, and the air outlet conditions at the third air outlet 113 and the fourth air outlet 114 can be adjusted according to the user's usage requirements to improve the user experience.

[0053] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 2-Figure 6 As shown, the guide structure 3 is provided with a first hook 32, and the panel bracket 1 is provided with a matching portion 13 matched with the first hook 32, so that the guide structure 3 can be hung on the panel bracket 1 or the panel bracket 1 can be hung on the guide structure 3 to achieve the matching of the panel bracket 1 and the guide structure 3. The matching portion 13 is formed as a first hanging hole 131 or a barb 132, and the first hook 32 on the guide structure 3 can match with the first hanging hole 131; or the first hook 32 on the guide structure 3 can match with the barb 132, so that the assembly process of the guide structure 3 and the panel bracket 1 is relatively simple.

[0054] Furthermore, if Figure 2-Figure 6As shown, there are a plurality of first hooks 32 spaced apart in the vertical direction, and the matching parts 13 are a plurality of matching parts corresponding to the plurality of first hooks 32. The matching of the guide structure 3 and the panel bracket 1 can be realized at a plurality of positions in the vertical direction, and the matching effect of the guide structure 3 and the panel bracket 1 is better.

[0055] Furthermore, if Figure 7 As shown, the end of the air guide structure 3 facing away from the air outlet frame 2 is provided with a flange 33, and the first hook 32 is provided on the flange 33. The first hook 32 cooperates with the panel bracket 1. The pressure at the first hook 32 is relatively large, and the strength at the flange 33 is relatively high, which can increase the rigidity and stability of the first hook 32 and increase the reliability of the cooperation between the air guide structure 3 and the panel bracket 1. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Figure 2-Figure 7 As shown, along the up-down direction, the lower end of the first hook 32 is connected to the flange 33, and the upper end of the first hook 32 is a free end. When the matching portion 13 is a first hanging hole 131, the first hanging hole 131 is hung from the upper end of the first hook 32 into the first hook 32; when the matching portion 13 is a barb 132, the barb 132 is in the shape of an L-shaped boss, the fixed end of the L-shaped boss extends toward the direction close to the flow guide structure 3, the free end of the L-shaped boss extends downward, and the free end of the L-shaped boss is connected with the first hook 32 by snapping. The cooperation between the first hook 32 and the panel bracket 1 can limit the upward movement of the flow guide structure 3, and increase the reliability of the position of the flow guide structure 3.

[0056] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 7 , Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, the upper end of the guide structure 3 is provided with a first limiting structure 34 protruding upward, and the top wall of the panel bracket 1 is provided with a first limiting hole 14 that cooperates with the first limiting structure 34. The first limiting structure 34 cooperates with the first limiting hole 14 to limit the upward movement of the guide structure 3.

[0057] In addition, the first limiting structure 34 may be a cross-shaped structure, and the first limiting hole 14 may be a corresponding cross hole, which can limit the displacement of the guide structure 3 in the left and right directions and increase the reliability of the position of the guide structure 3.

[0058] In some embodiments of the utility model, the guide structure 3 is connected to the air outlet frame 2 by snapping and / or by fastening. It can be understood that the guide structure 3 is connected to the air outlet frame 2 by snapping, and the connection between the guide structure 3 and the air outlet frame 2 is relatively simple and reliable; or the guide structure 3 is connected to the air outlet frame 2 by fastening, and the connection between the guide structure 3 and the air outlet frame 2 is relatively simple and reliable, and it is convenient to disassemble the guide structure 3 and the air outlet frame 2; or the guide structure 3 is connected to the air outlet frame 2 by snapping and fastening, and the guide structure 3 and the air outlet frame 2 are connected by combining the two connection methods, and the connection between the guide structure 3 and the air outlet frame 2 is relatively firm.

[0059] In some embodiments of the utility model, the air guide structure 3 and the air outlet frame 2 are an integrated part, which greatly reduces the production cost of the air guide structure 3 and the air outlet frame 2, improves production efficiency, simplifies the manufacturing process, and can simultaneously produce the air guide structure 3 and the air outlet frame 2 in a short time.

[0060] In addition, the guide structure 3 and the air outlet frame 2 can complete the required contours, holes, surface treatment, etc. in the mold at one time, and can also improve the production accuracy and repeatability of the guide structure 3 and the air outlet frame 2.

[0061] In some embodiments of the utility model, the air outlet frame 2 and the panel bracket 1 are connected by snapping and / or by fastening. It can be understood that the air outlet frame 2 and the panel bracket 1 are connected by snapping, and the connection between the air outlet frame 2 and the panel bracket 1 is relatively simple and reliable; or the air outlet frame 2 and the panel bracket 1 are connected by fastening, and the connection between the air outlet frame 2 and the panel bracket 1 is relatively simple and reliable, and it is convenient to disassemble the guide structure 3 and the air outlet frame 2; or the air outlet frame 2 and the panel bracket 1 are connected by snapping and fastening, and the air outlet frame 2 and the panel bracket 1 are connected by combining the two connection methods, and the connection between the air outlet frame 2 and the panel bracket 1 is relatively firm.

[0062] The air conditioner 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes the panel component 10 mentioned above.

[0063] Specifically, Fig.13 As shown, the air conditioner 100 includes: a shell component 101, an air duct component 102 and a heat exchange component 103.

[0064] like Figure 1 and Fig.13 As shown, the shell assembly 101 can protect the internal structure of the air conditioner 100 to prevent the internal structure of the air conditioner 100 from being exposed and damaged, which is beneficial to extending the service life of the air conditioner 100 and has a better appearance.

[0065] Further, see Attachment Figure 1 and attached Fig.13 As shown, the housing assembly 101 includes the above-mentioned panel component 10, the top cover component 20, the chassis component 30 and the rear box component 40, and the rear box component 40 and the panel component 10 are connected in the front-to-back direction (such as Fig.13 The rear box component 40 and the panel component 10 are arranged and connected in the front-to-back direction (as shown in the figure), the upper ends of the rear box component 40 and the panel component 10 are connected to the top cover component 20, and the lower ends are connected to the chassis component 30, thereby forming an integral structure, realizing protection of the internal structure of the air conditioner 100 and preventing the user from being injured by contacting the interior.

[0066] Further, see Appendix Fig.13As shown, the rear box body component 40 is provided with a Fig.13 The air inlet 401 extends in the up and down directions as shown, and the air inlet 401 and the air outlet 11 are both connected to the air duct. The air flow outside the air conditioner 100 can enter the shell assembly 101 through the air inlet 401, and then be blown into the room through the air outlet 11.

[0067] Further, see the attached Fig.13 As shown, an air inlet grille 402 is provided at the air inlet 401. On the one hand, the air inlet grille 402 can prevent hands or other foreign objects from entering the interior of the air conditioner 100, protect the safety of the user and ensure the normal operation of the air conditioner 100; on the other hand, the air inlet grille 402 can prevent insects, mice and the like from entering the shell assembly 101 of the air conditioner 100 and causing damage to the air conditioner 100, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the air conditioner 100 and ensuring the beautiful appearance of the air conditioner 100.

[0068] Optionally, the air inlet grille 402 is detachably connected to the rear box component 40, and the air inlet grille 402 can ensure the beautiful appearance of the shell assembly 101. After the air inlet grille 402 is removed, it is convenient to repair and replace components in the air conditioner 100, and it is also convenient to clean the air inlet grille 402, thereby avoiding dust accumulation on the air inlet grille 402 due to prolonged use.

[0069] The air duct assembly 102 is arranged in the shell assembly 101, and the air duct assembly 102 includes a volute and a fan. The volute defines a main air duct, and the fan is arranged in the main air duct. The volute has a volute tongue. The airflow outside the air conditioner 100 can enter the main air duct through the air inlet 401 driven by the fan, and then blown into the room through the air outlet 11.

[0070] In addition, the heat exchange component 103 is arranged in the shell component 101, and the airflow in the main air duct can exchange heat with the heat exchange component 103. The airflow after heat exchange can be blown into the room through the air outlet 11, thereby achieving the effect of adjusting the indoor temperature and meeting the user's usage needs.

[0071] According to the air conditioner 100 of the embodiment of the utility model, the above-mentioned panel component 10 is provided, and two guide structures 3 are provided at the left and right ends of the air outlet duct 12 defined by the air outlet frame 2 and the panel bracket 1, close to the first air outlet 111, and in the direction from bottom to top, the two guide surfaces 31 on the two guide structures 3 extend in the direction close to each other, and the airflow in the air outlet duct 12 flows through the guide surfaces 31 and then flows out from the first air outlet 111. The guide surfaces 31 can make the airflow in the air outlet duct 12 flow more smoothly through the avoidance of the panel bracket 1 and the air outlet frame 2 near the first air outlet 111, and the occurrence of wind-blocking structure in the air outlet duct 12 can be avoided.

[0072] Other structures and operations of the panel component 10 and the air conditioner 100 having the same according to the embodiment of the present invention are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0073] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0074] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A panel component, characterized in that: include: A panel bracket, wherein the top wall of the panel bracket has a first air outlet; an air outlet frame, the air outlet frame is connected to the panel bracket and together defines an air outlet duct, the first air outlet is in communication with the air outlet duct; A guide structure, wherein the guide structure is arranged at the air outlet duct near the first air outlet, and there are two guide structures, which are respectively arranged at the left and right ends of the air outlet duct, and a guide surface is provided on the guide structure. In the direction from bottom to top, the two guide surfaces on the two guide structures extend in a direction close to each other.

2. The panel component according to claim 1, characterized in that At least a portion of the guide surface is disposed opposite to the first air outlet in a vertical direction.

3. The panel component according to claim 1, characterized in that The guide structure is provided with a first hook, and the panel bracket is provided with a matching portion that matches with the first hook, and the matching portion is formed as a first hanging hole or a barb.

4. The panel component according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first hooks are multiple and spaced apart in the up-down direction, and the matching parts are multiple and correspond one-to-one to the multiple first hooks.

5. The panel component according to claim 3, characterized in that: An end of the air guide structure facing away from the air outlet frame is provided with a flange, and the first hook is provided on the flange.

6. The panel component according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first limiting structure protruding upward is provided at the upper end of the guide structure, and a first limiting hole cooperating with the first limiting structure is provided on the top wall of the panel bracket.

7. The panel component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air guide structure is connected to the air outlet frame by snap-fitting and / or fastening.

8. The panel component according to claim 1, characterized in that The air guide structure and the air outlet frame are an integrated part.

9. The panel component according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air outlet frame and the panel bracket are connected by snap-fitting and / or fastening.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that: Comprising a panel component according to any one of claims 1-9.

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