Panel assembly, machine shell assembly and air conditioner

Abstract

The panel assembly comprises a face frame, a front face plate, side face plates and an air deflector, the front face plate is arranged on the front side of the face frame, the side face plates are arranged on the left side and the right side of the face frame, first air outlets located in the left side and the right side of the front face plate are defined between the two side face plates and the front face plate, and the air deflector is arranged on the front face plate. The air guide plate is rotatably arranged at the first air outlet, and the rotating axis of the air guide plate extends in the vertical direction. Wherein a first folding edge part which is bent inwards is formed at one end, close to the corresponding air guide plate, of the side panel, the first folding edge part is located at the first air outlet, a second folding edge part matched with the first folding edge part is formed at one end, close to the corresponding side panel, of the air guide plate, and an avoiding gap is formed between the second folding edge part and the face frame. And the first edge folding part shields the avoiding gap. According to the panel assembly provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the structural strength of the end part of the side panel can be enhanced so as to reduce deformation, and impurities such as dust and the like can be prevented from entering the air conditioner through the avoiding gap.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to a panel assembly, a casing assembly and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, the panel assembly of the air conditioner includes a face frame and an air guide plate. An air outlet is formed on the panel assembly, and the air guide plate is rotatably disposed at the air outlet. However, in the related art, in order to avoid interference between the air guide plate and the face frame during rotation, a large gap is often provided between the face frame and the air guide plate, which makes it easy for dust and other impurities to enter the interior of the air conditioner through the gap. Therefore, this problem needs to be solved. 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, one purpose of the utility model is to provide a panel assembly, wherein a first folded edge portion bent inwardly is formed at one end of the side panel adjacent to the corresponding air guide plate, the first folded edge portion can enhance the structural strength of the end of the side panel to reduce deformation, and the first folded edge portion shields the avoidance gap between the air guide plate and the face frame, thereby reducing dust and other impurities from entering the interior of the air conditioner through the avoidance gap.

[0004] The utility model provides a casing assembly with the panel assembly.

[0005] The utility model also provides an air conditioner with the casing assembly.

[0006] According to the panel assembly of the first aspect embodiment of the utility model, it includes: a face frame; a front panel, which is arranged on the front side of the face frame; side panels, the side panels are arranged on the left and right sides of the face frame, and the two side panels and the front panel define a first air outlet located on the left and right sides of the front panel; an air guide plate, which is rotatably arranged on the first air outlet to open and close the first air outlet, and the rotation axis of the air guide plate extends along the up and down direction; wherein, a first folded edge portion bent inwardly is formed at one end of the side panel adjacent to the corresponding air guide plate, and the first folded edge portion is located at the first air outlet, and a second folded edge portion cooperating with the first folded edge portion is formed at one end of the air guide plate adjacent to the corresponding side panel, and an avoidance gap is provided between the second folded edge portion and the face frame, and the first folded edge portion blocks the avoidance gap.

[0007] According to the panel assembly of the embodiment of the utility model, a first folded edge portion bent inwardly is formed at one end of the side panel adjacent to the corresponding air guide plate. The first folded edge portion can enhance the structural strength of the end of the side panel to reduce deformation, and the first folded edge portion blocks the avoidance gap between the air guide plate and the face frame, which can reduce dust and other impurities from entering the interior of the air conditioner through the avoidance gap.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the first folding portion includes a first folding section and a second folding section arranged at an angle, the first folding section extends inwardly obliquely in a direction from back to front, and the second folding section is connected to the front end of the first folding section and extends inwardly; the second folding portion includes a third folding section and a fourth folding section arranged at an angle, the third folding section extends inwardly obliquely in a direction from front to back, the fourth folding section is connected to the rear end of the third folding section and extends backward, and the fourth folding section is located on the inner side of the second folding section and is arranged opposite to the second folding section.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second folded edge section is formed into an inwardly concave arc.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the utility model, a first hook is provided on the inner side of the side panel, and a first hook hole is provided on the face frame, and the first hook is suitable for being inserted into the first hook hole along the up-down direction.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the utility model, a limiting groove is formed on at least part of the first hook, and a limiting rib is formed on the face frame. The limiting rib is accommodated in the limiting groove to limit the side panel in the up and down directions.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the utility model, there are multiple first hooks, the number of first hook holes is multiple and corresponds one by one to the multiple first hooks, the multiple first hooks are divided into two groups of hook groups arranged at intervals along the front-to-back direction, each group of the hook groups includes multiple first hooks arranged at intervals along the up-down direction, the rear side of at least some of the first hooks in the hook group located on the rear side is provided with a limiting protrusion for limiting the rear shell, the rear shell is provided with a limiting baffle, the limiting baffle abuts against the limiting protrusion in the left-right direction to limit the rear shell in the left-right direction.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first reinforcing rib is provided at a connection between the first hook and the side panel.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the utility model, a fixing seat is provided on the inner side of the side panel, the fixing seat is located at the upper end of the side panel, the top of the face frame has a supporting portion, the fixing seat is supported on the upper side of the supporting portion and connected to the supporting portion.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the fixing seat is provided with a first fixing hole, the supporting portion is provided with a second fixing hole, and the first fastener is passed through the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the utility model, a latch is provided on the bottom surface of the fixing seat, a slot is provided on the supporting portion, and the latch is inserted downward into the slot.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a thinning groove is formed on at least one side of the fixing seat in the up-down direction; and / or a second reinforcing rib is provided at the connection between the fixing seat and the side panel.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the front panel includes an upper panel and a lower panel, the lower panel is located below the upper panel and is spaced apart from the upper panel, and a second air outlet is defined between the lower panel and the upper panel.

[0019] The casing assembly according to the second aspect embodiment of the utility model includes: a panel assembly according to the first aspect embodiment of the utility model; a rear shell, which is connected to the rear side of the panel assembly; and a base, on which the panel assembly and the rear shell are both arranged.

[0020] According to the casing assembly of the embodiment of the utility model, a first folded edge portion bent inwardly is formed at one end of the side panel adjacent to the corresponding air guide plate. The first folded edge portion can enhance the structural strength of the end of the side panel to reduce deformation, and the first folded edge portion blocks the avoidance gap between the air guide plate and the face frame, which can reduce dust and other impurities from entering the interior of the air conditioner through the avoidance gap.

[0021] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the third aspect of the utility model includes: a casing assembly according to the embodiment of the second aspect of the utility model.

[0022] According to the air conditioner of the embodiment of the utility model, a first folded edge portion bent inwardly is formed at one end of the side panel adjacent to the corresponding air guide plate. The first folded edge portion can enhance the structural strength of the end of the side panel to reduce deformation, and the first folded edge portion blocks the avoidance gap between the air guide plate and the face frame, which can reduce dust and other impurities from entering the interior of the air conditioner through the avoidance gap.

[0023] 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

[0024] 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:

[0025] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an air-conditioning indoor unit according to some embodiments of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The front view of the indoor unit of the air conditioner;

[0027] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Exploded diagram of the indoor unit of the air conditioner;

[0028] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 An assembly diagram of a panel assembly of an indoor unit of an air conditioner;

[0029] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Sectional view along line AA;

[0030] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 The enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0031] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0032] Figure 8 yes Figure 4 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of another angle of the panel assembly;

[0033] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 The enlarged view of point D in the middle;

[0034] Fig.10 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of assembly of panel assembly and rear shell of indoor unit of air conditioner;

[0035] Fig.11 yes Fig.10 Enlarged view of point E in the middle;

[0036] Fig.12 yes Fig.11 A cross-sectional view of the panel assembly and the rear housing;

[0037] Fig.13 yes Fig.12 The enlarged view of F in FIG.

[0038] Fig.14 yes Figure 4 A main view of a side panel in a panel assembly;

[0039] Fig.15 yes Fig.14 Sectional view along line GG;

[0040] Fig.16 yes Fig.14 Sectional view along line HH;

[0041] Fig.17 yes Fig.14 Sectional view along the PP line;

[0042] Fig.18 yes Fig.17 The enlarged view of point I in the middle;

[0043] Fig.19 yes Fig.14 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a side panel in FIG.

[0044] Fig. 20 yes Fig.19 The enlarged view of J in the middle;

[0045] Fig.21 yes Fig.14 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of another angle of the side panel;

[0046] Fig. 22 yes Fig.21 Enlarged view of K in the middle;

[0047] Fig.23 yes Fig.14 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the side panel at another angle;

[0048] Fig.24 yes Fig.23 Enlarged view of L in the middle;

[0049] Fig.25 yes Fig.23 The enlarged view of the M in the middle;

[0050] Fig.26 yes Fig.23 The enlarged view of the N position in the middle;

[0051] Fig. 27 yes Figure 4 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a face frame in a panel assembly;

[0052] Fig.28 yes Fig. 27 The enlarged view of O in the middle;

[0053] Fig.29 yes Fig. 27 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of another angle of the face frame in FIG.

[0054] Fig.30 yes Fig.29 The enlarged view of P in the middle;

[0055] Fig.31 yes Fig. 27 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of another angle of the face frame in FIG.

[0056] Fig.32 yes Fig.31 Enlarged view of the middle Q.

[0057] Reference numerals:

[0058] 100. Air conditioner indoor unit;

[0059] 1a, housing assembly; 1, rear housing; 11, limit baffle; 2, top cover; 21, third air outlet; 3, base; 4, panel assembly; 5, air outlet frame assembly;

[0060] 41, face frame; 411, first clamping hole; 412, limiting convex rib; 413, support portion; 414, second fixing hole; 415, slot; 416, second clamping hole;

[0061] 42, front panel; 421, upper panel; 422, lower panel; 423, first air outlet; 424, second air outlet;

[0062] 43, side panel; 431, first folding edge; 432, first folding edge section; 433, second folding edge section; 434, first hook; 435, limiting groove; 436, hook group; 437, limiting protrusion; 438, fixing seat; 439, first fixing hole; 440, latch; 441, thinning groove; 442, first reinforcing rib; 443, second reinforcing rib;

[0063] 45. wind guide plate; 451. second folding edge portion; 452. third folding edge section; 453. fourth folding edge section; 454. avoidance gap; 46. decorative plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0064] 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.

[0065] Reference below Figure 1-Figure 32 A panel assembly 4 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0066] Reference Fig.12 , Fig.13 and Fig.15 The panel assembly 4 according to the first embodiment of the utility model comprises a face frame 41, a front panel 42, a side panel 43 and an air guide plate 45. The front panel 42 is arranged at the front side of the face frame 41, and the side panels 43 are arranged on the left and right sides of the face frame 41. The first air outlets 423 located on the left and right sides of the front panel 42 are defined between the two side panels 43 and the front panel 42. The air guide plate 45 is rotatably arranged at the first air outlet 423 to open and close the first air outlet 423, and the rotation axis of the air guide plate 45 extends in the up-down direction.

[0067] For example, the air conditioner includes a panel assembly 4. When the air conditioner is working, the air flow after heat exchange by the air conditioner can be blown out through the first air outlet 423 to cool down or heat up the indoor temperature. The air guide plate 45 can guide the air flow flowing out through the first air outlet 423. The air guide plate 45 can be rotatably arranged at the first air outlet 423. By adjusting the rotation amplitude of the air guide plate 45, the direction of the air flow at the first air outlet 423 can be adjusted.

[0068] Among them, a first folded edge portion 431 bent inward is formed at one end of the side panel 43 adjacent to the corresponding air guide plate 45, and the first folded edge portion 431 is located at the first air outlet 423. A second folded edge portion 451 cooperating with the first folded edge portion 431 is formed at one end of the side panel 43 adjacent to the corresponding air guide plate 45, and an avoidance gap 454 is provided between the second folded edge portion 451 and the face frame 41, and the first folded edge portion 431 blocks the avoidance gap 454.

[0069] The first folded edge portion 431 can enhance the structural strength of the end of the side panel 43 to reduce deformation, the second folded edge portion 451 can enhance the structural strength of the end of the air guide plate 45 to reduce deformation, and there is an escape gap 454 between the second folded edge portion 451 and the face frame 41, which can reduce the possibility of interference between the second folded edge portion 451 and the face frame 41 during the rotation of the air guide plate 45. By shielding the escape gap 454 with the first folded edge portion 431, it is possible to reduce dust and other impurities from entering the interior of the air conditioner through the escape gap 454 between the second folded edge portion 451 of the air guide plate 45 and the face frame 41, and the cooperation between the first folded edge portion 431 and the second folded edge portion 451 can shield the internal structure and improve the overall aesthetics of the air conditioner.

[0070] According to the panel assembly 4 of the embodiment of the utility model, a first folded edge portion 431 bent inwardly is formed at one end of the side panel 43 adjacent to the corresponding air guide plate 45. The first folded edge portion 431 can enhance the structural strength of the end of the side panel 43 to reduce deformation, and the first folded edge portion 431 blocks the avoidance gap 454 between the air guide plate 45 and the face frame 41, which can reduce dust and other impurities from entering the interior of the air conditioner through the avoidance gap 454.

[0071] Reference Fig.13 and Fig.15According to some embodiments of the utility model, the first hem portion 431 includes a first hem section 432 and a second hem section 433 arranged at an angle, the first hem section 432 extends inwardly in a direction from back to front, and the second hem section 433 is connected to the front end of the first hem section 432 and extends inwardly. There is an angle between the first hem section 432 and the second hem section 433, and the first hem section 432 extends inwardly in a direction from back to front, so that the turning transition of the second hem section 433 extending inwardly can be relatively gentle.

[0072] The second hem folding portion 451 includes a third hem folding section 452 and a fourth hem folding section 453 which are arranged at an angle, the third hem folding section 452 extending obliquely inwardly from the front to the rear, the fourth hem folding section 453 connected to the rear end of the third hem folding section 452 and extending backwardly, the fourth hem folding section 453 being located at the inner side of the second hem folding section 433 and the fourth hem folding section 453 being arranged opposite to the second hem folding section 433. There is an angle between the third hem folding section 452 and the fourth hem folding section 453, and the third hem folding section 452 extending obliquely inwardly from the front to the rear, so that the turning transition of the fourth hem folding section 453 extending backwardly is relatively gentle.

[0073] The second folded edge section 433 is connected to the front end of the first folded edge section 432 and extends inwardly from the back to the front through the first folded edge section 432, and the second folded edge section 433 extends inwardly, and the fourth folded edge section 453 is located on the inner side of the second folded edge section 433 and the fourth folded edge section 453 is arranged opposite to the second folded edge section 433, which can effectively block the avoidance gap 454 between the second folded edge portion 451 and the face frame 41, reduce the possibility of dust and other impurities entering the interior of the air conditioner through the avoidance gap 454, which is beneficial to improving the overall aesthetics of the air conditioner, and can avoid the possibility of the second folded edge portion 451 interfering with the first folded edge portion 431 during the rotation of the air guide plate 45.

[0074] Reference Fig.13 According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second folded edge section 433 is formed into an arc shape that is concave inward, so that the front end of the first folded edge portion 431 has a smooth transition. During the assembly process of the side panel 43 and the air guide plate 45 or during the rotation of the air guide plate 45, the possibility of scratches or collisions between the first folded edge portion 431 and the second folded edge portion 451 can be reduced.

[0075] Reference Figure 24-26According to some embodiments of the present invention, the inner side of the side panel 43 is provided with a first hook 434, and the face frame 41 is provided with a first hook hole 411, and the first hook 434 is adapted to be hooked into the first hook hole 411 in the up-down direction. Through the hook-to-hook connection between the first hook 434 and the first hook hole 411, the connection between the side panel 43 and the face frame 41 can be made simple and have strong stability, and the side panel 43 can be easily disassembled or installed on the face frame 41.

[0076] Reference Figure 7 , Fig.24 and Fig.32 According to some embodiments of the utility model, at least a portion of the first hook 434 is formed with a limiting groove 435, and the face frame 41 is formed with a limiting rib 412, and the limiting rib 412 is accommodated in the limiting groove 435 to limit the side panel 43 in the upper and lower directions. The limiting protrusion 437 can limit the first hook 434, and the limiting groove 435 can facilitate the assembly between the first hook 434 and the face frame 41 and make the overall structure of the first hook 434 and the face frame 41 compact. Through the cooperation between the limiting rib 412 and the limiting groove 435, the first hook 434 can be limited in the upper and lower directions, thereby limiting the side panel 43 in the upper and lower directions, enhancing the connection stability between the side panel 43 and the face frame 41, and reducing the possibility of the side panel 43 moving in the upper and lower directions due to external force.

[0077] Reference Fig.11 , Fig.21 and Fig. 27 According to some embodiments of the present invention, there are multiple first hooks 434, the number of first holes 411 is multiple and the multiple first holes 411 correspond to the multiple first hooks 434 one by one, and the multiple first hooks 434 are divided into two groups of hook groups 436 arranged at intervals along the front-to-back direction, each group of hook groups 436 includes multiple first hooks 434 arranged at intervals along the up-down direction, and the rear side of at least some of the first hooks 434 in the hook group 436 located on the rear side is provided with a limiting protrusion 437 for limiting the rear shell 1, and the rear shell 1 is provided with a limiting baffle 11, which abuts against the limiting protrusion 437 in the left-right direction to limit the rear shell 1 in the left-right direction.

[0078] The limiting protrusion 437 can limit the limiting baffle 11, so that the assembly position of the rear shell 1 and the side panel 43 is accurate. The abutting connection between the limiting protrusion 437 and the limiting baffle 11 can limit the movement of the rear shell 1 in the left and right directions, avoid the possibility of the rear shell 1 moving relative to the left and right directions due to external force, and enhance the stability of the connection between the rear shell 1 and the side panel 43; the abutting connection between the limiting baffle 11 and the limiting protrusion 437 can also facilitate the disassembly or installation of the side panel 43 and the rear shell 1.

[0079] Among them, the rear sides of at least some of the first hooks 434 in the hook group 436 located on the rear side are provided with limiting protrusions 437 for limiting the rear shell 1, which may include the following situations: for example, the rear sides of all the first hooks 434 in the hook group 436 located on the rear side may be provided with limiting protrusions 437 for limiting the rear shell 1; for another example, the rear sides of some of the first hooks 434 in the hook group 436 located on the rear side may be provided with limiting protrusions 437 for limiting the rear shell 1.

[0080] In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means two or more.

[0081] Reference Figure 24-26 According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first reinforcing rib 442 is provided at the connection between the first hook 434 and the side panel 43. The first reinforcing rib 442 can enhance the connection stability between the first hook 434 and the side panel 43, and can reduce the possibility of the first hook 434 falling off from the side panel 43 due to external force impact or the like.

[0082] Reference Fig. 20 and Fig.30 According to some embodiments of the utility model, a fixing seat 438 is provided on the inner side of the side panel 43, and the fixing seat 438 is located at the upper end of the side panel 43. The top of the face frame 41 has a support portion 413, and the fixing seat 438 is supported on the upper side of the support portion 413 and the fixing seat 438 is connected to the support portion 413. The support portion 413 can support the fixing seat 438, so that the face frame 41 can support the side panel 43. By connecting the support portion 413 located at the top of the face frame 41 with the fixing seat 438 located at the upper end of the side panel 43, the assembly of the side panel 43 on the face frame 41 can be more convenient.

[0083] Reference Fig. 20 and Fig.30 According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first fixing hole 439 is provided on the fixing seat 438, and a second fixing hole 414 is provided on the supporting portion 413. The first fastener is passed through the first fixing hole 439 and the second fixing hole 414, which can make the connection between the fixing seat 438 and the supporting portion 413 simple and have strong stability.

[0084] Reference Fig. 22 and Fig.30According to some embodiments of the utility model, a latch 440 is provided on the bottom surface of the fixing seat 438, and a slot 415 is provided on the support portion 413. The latch 440 is inserted downward into the slot 415. The cooperation between the slot 415 and the latch 440 can make the connection between the fixing seat 438 and the support portion 413 simple and have strong stability, which is convenient for disassembly or installation of the side panel 43 on the face frame 41, and can make the overall structure of the fixing seat 438 and the support portion 413 compact, thereby making the overall structure of the side panel 43 and the face frame 41 compact.

[0085] Optionally, a first hook 434 and a fixing seat 438 are provided on the inner side of the side panel 43. The fixing seat 438 is located at the upper end of the side panel 43 and is provided with a first fixing hole 439. A latch 440 is provided on the bottom surface of the fixing seat 438. There are multiple first hooks 434, and the multiple first hooks 434 are respectively arranged in two groups of hook groups 436 at intervals along the front-to-back direction. Each group of hook groups 436 includes multiple first hooks 434 arranged at intervals along the up-down direction, and a limiting groove 435 is formed on at least some of the first hooks 434.

[0086] A support portion 413, a first clamping hole 411 and a limiting rib 412 are provided on the face frame 41. The support portion 413 is located at the top of the face frame 41 and a second fixing hole 414 is provided on the support portion 413. A slot 415 is provided on the support portion 413. The latch 440 is inserted downward into the slot 415. There are multiple first clamping holes 411, and the multiple first clamping holes 411 correspond to the multiple first hooks 434 respectively. The first hooks 434 are suitable for being clamped into the first clamping holes 411 along the up and down directions. The limiting rib 412 is accommodated in the limiting groove 435.

[0087] For example, the assembly process of the side panel 43 on the face frame 41 can be as follows: the first hook 434 is inserted into the first hook hole 411 along the up and down direction and the limiting rib 412 is accommodated in the limiting groove 435, the pin 440 is inserted downward into the slot 415, and the first fastener is passed through the first fixing hole 439 and the second fixing hole 414 to complete the assembly process of the side panel 43 on the face frame 41.

[0088] Reference Fig. 20 and Fig. 22 According to some embodiments of the present invention, a thinning groove 441 is formed on at least one side of the fixing seat 438 in the up and down direction. By setting the thinning groove 441 so that the thickness of the thinning groove 441 is smaller than the thickness of the non-thinning groove 441, the overall weight of the side panel 43 can be reduced, which is beneficial to the lightweight of the side panel 43.

[0089] Reference Fig. 20 and Fig. 22According to some embodiments of the present invention, a second reinforcing rib 443 is provided at the connection between the fixing seat 438 and the side panel 43. The second reinforcing rib 443 can enhance the connection stability between the fixing seat 438 and the side panel 43, and can reduce the possibility of the fixing seat 438 falling off the side panel 43 due to external force impact or the like.

[0090] Reference Fig. 20 and Fig. 22 According to some embodiments of the present invention, a thinning groove 441 is formed on at least one side of the fixing seat 438 in the up-down direction; and a second reinforcing rib 443 is provided at the connection between the fixing seat 438 and the side panel 43. By providing the thinning groove 441 so that the thickness of the thinning groove 441 is less than the thickness of the non-thinning groove 441, the overall weight of the side panel 43 can be reduced, which is conducive to the lightweight of the side panel 43; and the second reinforcing rib 443 can enhance the connection stability between the fixing seat 438 and the side panel 43, and reduce the possibility of the fixing seat 438 falling off from the side panel 43 due to external force.

[0091] Reference Figure 1-Figure 3 According to some embodiments of the present invention, the front panel 42 includes an upper panel 421 and a lower panel 422, the lower panel 422 is located below the upper panel 421 and is spaced apart from the upper panel 421, and a second air outlet 424 is defined between the lower panel 422 and the upper panel 421. The second air outlet 424 can increase the air outlet area of ​​the air conditioner, thereby increasing the air outlet volume of the air conditioner and improving the cooling / heating efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0092] For example, the air conditioner includes a panel assembly 4. When the air conditioner is working, the air flow after heat exchange of the air conditioner can be blown out through the first air outlet 423 and the second air outlet 424 to cool down or heat up the indoor temperature. By defining the second air outlet 424 between the upper panel 421 and the lower panel 422, the air outlet area of ​​the air conditioner can be increased.

[0093] Optionally, the panel assembly 4 also includes a decorative panel 46, which is arranged on the left and right sides of the face frame 41 and between the side panel 43 and the lower panel 422. The decorative panel 46 is located below the air guide plate 45. The inner side of the decorative panel 46 is provided with a limiting protrusion 437, a second hook and a screw column connected to the face frame 41.

[0094] The face frame 41 is provided with a second clamping hole 416 and a limiting hole. The second clamping hook is adapted to be clamped into the second clamping hole 416 in the up-down direction, and the bottom wall of the limiting hole is provided with a limiting spring sheet, which can be deformed in the thickness direction of the decorative plate 46, and the limiting protrusion 437 abuts against the limiting spring sheet to limit the decorative plate 46 in the up-down direction.

[0095] A third folded edge portion bent inwardly is formed at a section of the side panel 43 adjacent to the corresponding decorative panel 46 , and a fourth folded edge portion cooperating with the third folded edge portion is formed at one end of the decorative panel 46 adjacent to the side panel 43 .

[0096] The assembly process of the decorative panel 46 on the face frame 41 can be as follows: the second hook on the inner side of the decorative panel 46 is inserted into the second hook hole 416 on the face frame 41 along the up and down direction, the limiting protrusion 437 is inserted into the limiting hole so that the limiting spring sheet abuts against the limiting protrusion 437, the third folded edge portion of the side panel 43 is matched with the fourth folded edge portion of the decorative panel 46, the screw passes through the face frame 41 and is inserted into the screw column, and the assembly process of the decorative panel 46 on the face frame 41 is completed.

[0097] According to the following Figure 1-Figure 32 A panel assembly 4 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0098] Reference Figure 8 , Fig.19 and Fig.29 In this embodiment, the panel assembly 4 includes a face frame 41 , a front panel 42 , a side panel 43 , an air guide plate 45 and a decorative panel 46 .

[0099] The front panel 42 is arranged on the front side of the face frame 41, and side panels 43 are provided on the left and right sides of the face frame 41. The two side panels 43 and the front panel 42 define a first air outlet 423 located on the left and right sides of the front panel 42. The air guide plate 45 is rotatably arranged at the first air outlet 423 to open and close the first air outlet 423. The decorative panel 46 is arranged on the left and right sides of the face frame 41 and is located between the side panel 43 and the front panel 42. The decorative panel 46 is located below the air guide plate 45.

[0100] A first folded edge portion 431 bent inward is formed at one end of the side panel 43 adjacent to the corresponding air guide plate 45, and the first folded edge portion 431 is located at the first air outlet 423. A second folded edge portion 451 cooperating with the first folded edge portion 431 is formed at one end of the side panel 43 adjacent to the corresponding air guide plate 45, and an avoidance gap 454 is provided between the second folded edge portion 451 and the face frame 41, and the first folded edge portion 431 blocks the avoidance gap 454.

[0101] The first folded edge portion 431 includes a first folded edge section 432 and a second folded edge section 433 which are arranged at an angle. The first folded edge section 432 extends inwardly in a direction from back to front, and the second folded edge section 433 is connected to the front end of the first folded edge section 432 and extends inwardly. The second folded edge section 433 is formed into an arc shape which is concave inwardly.

[0102] The second folded edge portion 451 includes a third folded edge section 452 and a fourth folded edge section 453 which are arranged at an angle, the third folded edge section 452 extends inwardly in a direction from front to back, the fourth folded edge section 453 is connected to the rear end of the third folded edge section 452 and the fourth folded edge section 453 extends backward, the fourth folded edge section 453 is located on the inner side of the second folded edge section 433 and the fourth folded edge section 453 is arranged opposite to the second folded edge section 433.

[0103] The inner side of the side panel 43 is provided with a first hook 434 and a fixing seat 438, the fixing seat 438 is located at the upper end of the side panel 43 and is provided with a first fixing hole 439, the bottom surface of the fixing seat 438 is provided with a latch 440, at least one side of the fixing seat 438 in the up-down direction is formed with a thinning groove 441, and a second reinforcing rib 443 is provided at the connection between the fixing seat 438 and the side panel 43. There are multiple first hooks 434, and the multiple first hooks 434 are respectively arranged in two groups of hook groups 436 at intervals in the front-to-back direction, each group of hook groups 436 includes multiple first hooks 434 arranged at intervals in the up-down direction, and at least some of the first hooks 434 are formed with a limiting groove 435.

[0104] At least some of the first hooks 434 in the hook group 436 on the rear side are provided with a limiting protrusion 437 for limiting the rear shell 1. The rear shell 1 is provided with a limiting baffle 11, which abuts against the limiting protrusion 437 in the left and right directions to limit the rear shell 1 in the left and right directions.

[0105] A support portion 413, a first clamping hole 411 and a limiting rib 412 are provided on the face frame 41. The support portion 413 is located at the top of the face frame 41 and a second fixing hole 414 is provided on the support portion 413. A slot 415 is provided on the support portion 413. The latch 440 is inserted downward into the slot 415. There are multiple first clamping holes 411, and the multiple first clamping holes 411 correspond to the multiple first hooks 434 respectively. The first hooks 434 are suitable for being clamped into the first clamping holes 411 along the up and down directions. The limiting rib 412 is accommodated in the limiting groove 435.

[0106] The assembly process of the side panel 43 on the face frame 41 can be as follows: the first hook 434 is inserted into the first hook hole 411 along the up and down direction and the limiting rib 412 is accommodated in the limiting groove 435, the pin 440 is inserted downward into the slot 415, and the first fastener is passed through the first fixing hole 439 and the second fixing hole 414 to complete the assembly process of the side panel 43 on the face frame 41.

[0107] Reference Figure 1-Figure 3 According to the second aspect of the present invention, the casing assembly 1a includes a panel assembly 4, a rear shell 1 and a base 3 according to the first aspect of the present invention. The rear shell 1 is connected to the rear side of the panel assembly 4, and the panel assembly 4 and the rear shell 1 are both arranged on the base 3.

[0108] According to the casing assembly 1a of the embodiment of the utility model, a first folded edge portion 431 bent inwardly is formed at one end of the side panel 43 adjacent to the corresponding air guide plate 45. The first folded edge portion 431 can enhance the structural strength of the end of the side panel 43 to reduce deformation, and the first folded edge portion 431 blocks the avoidance gap 454 between the air guide plate 45 and the face frame 41, which can reduce dust and other impurities from entering the interior of the air conditioner through the avoidance gap 454.

[0109] Reference Figure 1-Figure 3 The air conditioner according to the third aspect of the present invention comprises the casing assembly 1a according to the second aspect of the present invention.

[0110] According to the air conditioner of the embodiment of the utility model, a first folded edge portion 431 bent inward is formed at one end of the side panel 43 adjacent to the corresponding air guide plate 45. The first folded edge portion 431 can enhance the structural strength of the end of the side panel 43 to reduce deformation, and the first folded edge portion 431 blocks the avoidance gap 454 between the air guide plate 45 and the face frame 41, which can reduce dust and other impurities from entering the interior of the air conditioner through the avoidance gap 454.

[0111] Refer to the following Figure 1-Figure 32 An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0112] Reference Figure 1-Figure 3 In this embodiment, the air conditioner is a split floor-standing air conditioner, and the air conditioner includes an air conditioner indoor unit 100 and an air conditioner outdoor unit. The air conditioner indoor unit 100 includes a casing component 1a, a heat exchange and air supply component, and a fresh air module.

[0113] The housing assembly 1a of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 includes a rear housing 1, a panel assembly 4, a top cover 2 and a base 3. The rear housing 1 and the panel assembly 4 are both arranged on the base 3. The panel assembly 4 is connected to the rear housing 1 and is arranged on the front side of the rear housing 1. The top cover 2 is arranged on the top of the panel assembly 4 and the rear housing 1. The top cover 2 is formed with a third air outlet 21 extending in the left-right direction.

[0114] The housing assembly 1a includes an air inlet structure and an air outlet structure. The air inlet structure includes an air inlet and a fresh air inlet. The air outlet structure includes a first air outlet 423, a second air outlet 424, a third air outlet 21 and a fresh air outlet.

[0115] The heat exchange and air supply assembly includes a heat exchanger component, an air duct component and an air outlet frame assembly 5. The housing assembly 1a has a first installation cavity and a second installation cavity arranged up and down, the second installation cavity can be located at the lower side of the first installation cavity, the heat exchanger component, the air duct component and the air outlet frame assembly 5 are installed in the first installation cavity, the second installation cavity can be provided with a fresh air module, the fresh air module can have a fresh air function, a fresh air inlet and a fresh air outlet can be formed on the rear wall of the second installation cavity, and a fresh air impeller is provided in the fresh air module.

[0116] The rear housing 1 includes an air inlet frame and a grille component. The air inlet frame is formed with an air inlet. The grille component is installed at the air inlet. The air flow enters the interior of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 through the air inlet.

[0117] The panel assembly 4 includes a face frame 41, a front panel 42, a side panel 43, an air guide plate 45, and a decorative panel 46. The front panel 42 is arranged at the front side of the face frame 41, and the side panels 43 are arranged on both the left and right sides of the face frame 41. The first air outlets 423 located on the left and right sides of the front panel 42 are defined between the two side panels 43 and the front panel 42. The air guide plate 45 is rotatably arranged at the first air outlet 423 to open and close the first air outlet 423. The decorative panel 46 is arranged on the left and right sides of the face frame 41 and is located between the side panels 43 and the front panel 42. The decorative panel 46 is located below the air guide plate 45.

[0118] The front panel 42 includes an upper panel 421 and a lower panel 422 . The upper panel 421 and the lower panel 422 are spaced apart in the up-down direction, and a second air outlet 424 is formed in a space defined between the upper panel 421 and the lower panel 422 .

[0119] The air outlet frame assembly 5 includes an air outlet frame component, and an air outlet channel is formed in the air outlet frame component.

[0120] The heat exchanger component is arranged at the rear of the air duct assembly. The air duct assembly includes an air duct volute and a wind wheel arranged in the air duct volute. The air duct volute is formed with an air flow inlet and an air flow outlet. The air flow inlet is formed on the rear side of the air duct volute, and the air flow outlet is formed on the front side of the air duct volute.

[0121] When the heat exchange and air supply component of the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 is working, the wind wheel in the duct volute drives the air flow to enter through the air inlet, the air flow flows into the duct volute through the air inlet, the wind wheel drives the air flow through the air outlet to flow into the heat exchanger component, the air flow exchanges heat through the heat exchanger component, and the air flow after heat exchange flows into the air outlet channel, and the air flow in the air outlet channel can be blown into the room through the first air outlet 423, the second air outlet 424 and the third air outlet 21 to heat up or cool down the room.

[0122] When the fresh air module of the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 is working, the fresh air impeller in the fresh air module drives the airflow from the fresh air inlet into the second installation cavity. The introduced airflow is processed by the fresh air module in the second installation cavity and then discharged into the room through the fresh air outlet and the second air outlet 424, thereby improving the indoor air quality.

[0123] 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.

[0124] 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 assembly, characterized in that: include: Face frame; A front panel, disposed on the front side of the face frame; Side panels, the side panels are provided on the left and right sides of the face frame, and first air outlets located on the left and right sides of the front panel are defined between the two side panels and the front panel; an air guide plate rotatably disposed at the first air outlet to open and close the first air outlet, wherein a rotation axis of the air guide plate extends in an up-down direction; Among them, a first folded edge portion bent inward is formed at one end of the side panel adjacent to the corresponding air guide plate, and the first folded edge portion is located at the first air outlet. A second folded edge portion cooperating with the first folded edge portion is formed at one end of the side panel adjacent to the corresponding air guide plate, and an avoidance gap is provided between the second folded edge portion and the face frame, and the first folded edge portion blocks the avoidance gap.

2. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first folding portion comprises a first folding section and a second folding section arranged at an angle, the first folding section extending inwardly in a direction from back to front, and the second folding section connected to the front end of the first folding section and extending inwardly; The second folded edge portion includes a third folded edge section and a fourth folded edge section which are arranged at an angle, wherein the third folded edge section extends inwardly in a direction from front to back, and the fourth folded edge section is connected to the rear end of the third folded edge section and extends backward, and the fourth folded edge section is located on the inner side of the second folded edge section and is arranged opposite to the second folded edge section.

3. The panel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second folded edge section is formed in an inwardly concave arc shape.

4. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first hook is disposed on the inner side of the side panel, and a first hook hole is disposed on the face frame. The first hook is adapted to be hooked into the first hook hole in an up-down direction.

5. The panel assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: A limiting groove is formed on at least part of the first hooks, and a limiting convex rib is formed on the face frame. The limiting convex rib is accommodated in the limiting groove to limit the position of the side panel in the up and down directions.

6. The panel assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: There are multiple first hooks, and the number of first hook holes is multiple and corresponds to the multiple first hooks respectively. The multiple first hooks are divided into two groups of hook groups arranged at intervals along the front-to-back direction, and each group of the hook groups includes multiple first hooks arranged at intervals along the up-down direction. The rear side of at least some of the first hooks in the hook group located on the rear side is provided with a limiting protrusion for limiting the rear shell. The rear shell is provided with a limiting baffle, and the limiting baffle abuts against the limiting protrusion in the left-right direction to limit the rear shell in the left-right direction.

7. The panel assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: A first reinforcing rib is provided at a connection between the first hook and the side panel.

8. The panel assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: A fixing seat is provided on the inner side of the side panel, and the fixing seat is located at the upper end of the side panel. The top of the face frame has a supporting part, and the fixing seat is supported on the upper side of the supporting part and connected to the supporting part.

9. The panel assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The fixing seat is provided with a first fixing hole, the supporting portion is provided with a second fixing hole, and the first fastener is passed through the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole.

10. The panel assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that The bottom surface of the fixing seat is provided with a latch, and the supporting portion is provided with a slot, and the latch is inserted downward into the slot.

11. The panel assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that A thinning groove is formed on at least one side of the fixing seat in the up-down direction; and / or a second reinforcing rib is provided at a connection between the fixing seat and the side panel.

12. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The front panel includes an upper panel and a lower panel. The lower panel is located below the upper panel and is spaced apart from the upper panel. A second air outlet is defined between the lower panel and the upper panel.

13. A housing assembly, characterized in that: include: The panel assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 12; a rear shell connected to the rear side of the panel assembly; The base, the panel assembly and the rear shell are all arranged on the base.

14. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: The housing assembly according to claim 13.

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