Fixing support for fixing air conditioner evaporator and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and discloses a fixing support for fixing an air conditioner evaporator. The fixing support comprises a first connecting part suitable for being connected with a chassis of the air conditioner; the second connecting part is connected with the first connecting part and is suitable for being matched with the evaporator so as to limit the evaporator; wherein the second connecting part comprises a movable plate, the movable plate can move between a first position and a second position relative to the first connecting part, and at the first position, the second connecting part is suitable for being matched with the N rows of evaporators so as to limit the N rows of evaporators; and at the second position, the second connecting part is suitable for being matched with the M rows of evaporators so as to limit the M rows of evaporators, N and M are positive integers, and N is not equal to M. The movable plate moves between the first position and the second position, the matching size between the second connecting part and the evaporators is adjusted, the second connecting part can limit the evaporators of different rows, and the universality of the fixing support can be improved. The utility model further discloses the air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and particularly to a fixing bracket for fixing an evaporator of an air conditioner and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] Currently, during the installation of the evaporator of an indoor unit, it needs to be fixed to the chassis through a fixing bracket to prevent the evaporator from shaking and falling.

[0003] Evaporators usually have various configurations such as single-row evaporators, double-row evaporators, and triple-row evaporators. When installing evaporators with different numbers of rows, different types of fixing brackets are required for fixing. Different fixing brackets need to customize different molds for each type of evaporator, resulting in high mold costs and increased production costs.

[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background art section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of the present application, and thus may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] To have a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a simple summary is given below. This summary is not a general review, nor is it intended to identify key / important constituent elements or delineate the protection scope of these embodiments, but rather serves as a preamble to the subsequent detailed description.

[0006] The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a fixing bracket for fixing an evaporator of an air conditioner and an air conditioner to improve the versatility of the fixing bracket and reduce the production cost of the fixing bracket.

[0007] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of the present utility model, there is provided a fixing bracket for fixing an evaporator of an air conditioner, including: a first connecting portion adapted to be connected to the chassis of the air conditioner; a second connecting portion connected to the first connecting portion and adapted to cooperate with the evaporator to limit the evaporator; wherein, the second connecting portion includes a movable plate, and the movable plate can move between a first position and a second position relative to the first connecting portion. In the first position, the second connecting portion is adapted to cooperate with an N-row evaporator to limit the N-row evaporator; in the second position, the second connecting portion is adapted to cooperate with an M-row evaporator to limit the M-row evaporator, where N and M are positive integers and N≠M.

[0008] Optionally, the second connecting portion further includes: a fixing plate, and the movable plate is connected to the fixing plate; in the first position, the movable plate and the fixing plate jointly define an installation space, and the installation space is adapted to the N-row evaporator. From the first position to the second position, the movable plate moves towards the installation space to divide the installation space into a first space and a second space, and the M-row evaporator is adapted to be limited within the first space or the second space, where N>M.

[0009] Optionally, the fixed plate is provided with a first installation notch, and the movable plate includes: a first movable section, in the first position, the first movable section is provided in the first installation notch, and in the second position, the first movable section is located in the installation space and divides the installation space into a first space and a second space.

[0010] Optionally, the movable plate also includes: a second movable segment, which is connected to the first movable segment and forms an angle at the connection; in the first position, the first movable segment, the second movable segment and the fixed plate jointly define an installation space, and in the second position, the first movable segment and the second movable segment are both located in the installation space and jointly separate the installation space into a first space and a second space.

[0011] Optionally, the movable plate also includes: a first guide section, connected to an end of the second movable section facing away from the first movable section, and along the direction in which the M rows of evaporators are inserted into the first space, the first guide section is inclined toward a direction close to the first space, wherein the M rows of evaporators are suitable for being confined in the first space.

[0012] Optionally, the fixing bracket for fixing the air-conditioning evaporator further includes: a third connecting portion connected between the fixing plate and the first connecting portion, wherein the connection between the third connecting portion and the fixing plate and the connection between the third connecting portion and the first connecting portion are both bent.

[0013] Optionally, the fixed plate includes: a first fixed section, one end of which is connected to the third connecting portion and a folded angle is formed at the connection; a second fixed section, which is connected to the other end of the first fixed section and a folded angle is formed at the connection; in the first position, the movable plate, the first fixed section and the second fixed section jointly define an installation space.

[0014] Optionally, the fixing plate further includes: a second guide section connected to an end of the second fixing section away from the first fixing section, and along the direction in which the N rows of evaporators are inserted into the installation space, the second guide section is inclined toward a direction close to the installation space.

[0015] Optionally, the fixed bracket is formed by a process of continuous moulding and rapid insert replacement.

[0016] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the utility model, an air conditioner is provided, including an indoor unit, the indoor unit including: a chassis; an evaporator; a fixing bracket for fixing the air conditioner evaporator as described in any of the above embodiments, the first connecting part is connected to the chassis, and the second connecting part cooperates with the evaporator to limit the evaporator.

[0017] The fixing bracket for fixing the air conditioner evaporator and the air conditioner provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0018] By moving the movable plate between the first position and the second position, the size of the second connecting portion is adjusted so that the second connecting portion can limit evaporators with different numbers of rows, thereby enabling the same fixing bracket to adapt to evaporators with different numbers of rows, and improving the versatility of the fixing bracket. In this way, a fixing bracket can be shared by N-row and M-row evaporators, reducing the number of molds for forming the fixing bracket, thus saving mold costs and reducing cost investment. At the same time, it can also avoid the management chaos problem caused by too many molds.

[0019] The above general description and the following description are only exemplary and explanatory, and are not used to limit this application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] One or more embodiments are exemplarily illustrated by corresponding drawings. These exemplary illustrations and the drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings do not constitute a scale limitation, and among them:

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a fixing bracket provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the movable plate is in the first position;

[0022] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of another fixing bracket provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the movable plate is in the first position, and the direction indicated by the arrow is the direction in which the N-row evaporator is inserted into the installation space;

[0023] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of yet another fixing bracket provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the movable plate is in the second position;

[0024] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of still another fixing bracket provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the movable plate is in the second position, and the direction indicated by the arrow is the direction in which the M-row evaporator is inserted into the first space;

[0025] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner indoor unit provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the evaporator is an N-row evaporator and the movable plate is in the first position;

[0026] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of another air conditioner indoor unit provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the evaporator is an M-row evaporator and the movable plate is in the second position;

[0027] Figure 7 is Figure 6 an enlarged schematic diagram of part A shown, wherein the direction indicated by the arrow is the width direction of the evaporator.

[0028] Reference numerals:

[0029] 10: Fixed support;

[0030] 20: First connecting part; 21: Mounting plate; 22: Mounting hole;

[0031] 30: Second connecting part; 31: Movable plate; 311: First movable section; 312: Second movable section; 313: First guiding section; 32: Fixed plate; 321: First mounting notch; 322: First fixed section; 323: Second fixed section; 324: Second guiding section; 33: Mounting space; 34: First space; 35: Second space;

[0032] 40: Third connecting part; 41: Second mounting notch; 42: Support plate;

[0033] 50: Evaporator; 51: N - row evaporator; 52: M - row evaporator;

[0034] 60: Chassis;

[0035] 70: Indoor unit. Detailed implementation manners

[0036] In order to be able to understand the features and technical content of the embodiments of the present disclosure in more detail, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are only for reference and explanation purposes and are not used to limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, for the sake of explanation, multiple details are provided to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well - known structures and devices can be shown in a simplified manner.

[0037] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification, claims and above - mentioned drawings of the embodiments of the present disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and do not have to be used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances so as to describe the embodiments of the present disclosure here. In addition, the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non - exclusive inclusion.

[0038] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "inner", "middle", "outer", "front", and "back" is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. These terms are mainly used to better describe the embodiments of the present disclosure and their embodiments, and are not used to limit that the indicated device, element, or component must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Moreover, in addition to being able to represent the orientation or positional relationship, some of the above terms may also be used to represent other meanings. For example, the term "upper" may also be used to represent a certain attachment relationship or connection relationship in some cases. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of these terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0039] In addition, the terms "arrangement", "connection", and "fixation" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or there is internal communication between two devices, elements, or components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0040] Unless otherwise specified, the term "plurality" means two or more.

[0041] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after are an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0042] The term "and / or" is an associative relationship describing an object, indicating that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B means: A, or B, or, A and B these three relationships.

[0043] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the embodiments of the present disclosure and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0044] Combined Figures 1-7 As shown, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide a fixing bracket 10 for fixing an air conditioner evaporator 50, including a first connection portion 20 and a second connection portion 30. The first connection portion 20 is adapted to be connected to the chassis 60 of the air conditioner; the second connection portion 30 is connected to the first connection portion 20 and is adapted to cooperate with the evaporator 50 to limit the evaporator 50. Wherein, the second connection portion 30 includes a movable plate 31, and the movable plate 31 can move between a first position and a second position relative to the first connection portion 20. In the first position, the second connection portion 30 is adapted to cooperate with the N-row evaporator 51 to limit the N-row evaporator 51; in the second position, the second connection portion 30 is adapted to cooperate with the M-row evaporator 52 to limit the M-row evaporator 52, where N and M are positive integers and N≠M.

[0045] Combined with Figures 1-2 and Figure 5 As shown, the movable plate 31 is in the first position. Combined with Figures 3-4 and Figure 6 As shown, the movable plate 31 is in the second position.

[0046] The first connecting portion 20 of the fixing bracket 10 is adapted to be connected to the chassis 60 of the air conditioner, and the second connecting portion 30 of the fixing bracket 10 is adapted to cooperate with the evaporator 50, capable of limiting the evaporator 50. The second connecting portion 30 is connected to the first connecting portion 20, capable of fixing the evaporator 50 to the chassis 60 of the air conditioner.

[0047] The movable plate 31 of the second connecting portion 30 can move relative to the first connecting portion 20 between the first position and the second position to adjust the second connecting portion 30, thereby realizing the adjustment of the limiting dimension corresponding to the evaporator 50. When in the first position, the second connecting portion 30 is adapted to cooperate with the N-row evaporator 51, capable of limiting the N-row evaporator 51. When in the second position, the second connecting portion 30 is adapted to cooperate with the M-row evaporator 52, capable of limiting the M-row evaporator 52. N and M are not equal, enabling the second connecting portion 30 to cooperate and limit evaporators 50 of different sizes, so that the fixing bracket 10 can be compatible with and adapt to various evaporators 50.

[0048] N can be 1, 2, 3, etc. M can be 1, 2, 3, etc. N and M are unequal positive integers, and the fixing bracket 10 can fix a single-row or multi-row evaporator 50.

[0049] By using the fixing bracket 10 for fixing the air conditioner evaporator 50 provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the size of the second connecting portion 30 is adjusted by the movement of the movable plate 31 between the first position and the second position, so that the second connecting portion 30 can limit evaporators 50 of different rows, enabling the same fixing bracket 10 to adapt to evaporators 50 of different sizes and improving the versatility of the fixing bracket 10. The fixing bracket 10 provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure can reduce the number of fixing brackets, thereby saving the mold cost required for forming the fixing brackets and reducing the cost investment. At the same time, it can also avoid the management chaos problem caused by too many molds.

[0050] Optionally, combined with Figure 1 and Figures 3-4As shown, the second connecting portion 30 further includes a fixing plate 32, and the movable plate 31 is connected to the fixing plate 32; in the first position, the movable plate 31 and the fixing plate 32 jointly define an installation space 33, and the installation space 33 is adapted to N rows of evaporators 51. From the first position to the second position, the movable plate 31 moves towards the installation space 33 to divide the installation space 33 into a first space 34 and a second space 35, and M rows of evaporators 52 are adapted to be limited within the first space 34 or the second space 35, where N > M.

[0051] The movable plate 31 is connected to the fixing plate 32. In the first position, the movable plate 31 and the fixing plate 32 jointly define an installation space 33, and the installation space 33 is adapted to N rows of evaporators 51, capable of limiting N rows of evaporators 51 with a relatively large number of rows, so that the fixing plate 32 can fix the N rows of evaporators 51 to the chassis 60.

[0052] From the first position to the second position, the movable plate 31 moves towards the installation space 33, dividing the installation space 33 into a first space 34 and a second space 35, so that the second connecting portion 30 is adapted to evaporators 50 of different sizes. The installation space 33 includes a first space 34 and a second space 35, and M rows of evaporators 52 are adapted to be limited within the first space 34 or the second space 35, capable of limiting M rows of evaporators 52 with a relatively small number of rows. The specific installation position of the evaporator 50 can be selected according to the adaptability between the first space 34 or the second space 35 and the M rows of evaporators 52.

[0053] Optionally, the width of the first space 34 is not equal to the width of the second space 35.

[0054] The movable plate 31 divides the installation space 33 into a first space 34 and a second space 35 with unequal widths. In this way, the first space 34 and the second space 35 can fix evaporators 50 with different numbers of rows. The evaporator 50 can be fixed in the first space 34 or the second space 35 according to the number of rows of the evaporator 50, which can improve the versatility of the fixing bracket.

[0055] Combined Figures 4-6 As shown, taking N = 3, M = 2, and M rows of evaporators 52 being limited within the first space 34 as an example for illustration. In the first position, the movable plate 31 and the fixing plate 32 jointly define an installation space 33 adapted to 3 rows of evaporators 50, so that the second connecting portion 30 of the fixing bracket 10 can limit the 3 rows of evaporators 50 and be installed on the chassis 60 of the air conditioner through the first connecting portion 20. In the second position, the movable plate 31 divides the installation space 33 into a first space 34 and a second space 35. Among them, the first space 34 is adapted to 3 rows of evaporators 50, so that the second connecting portion 30 of the fixing bracket 10 can limit the 2 rows of evaporators 50 and be installed on the chassis 60 of the air conditioner through the first connecting portion 20.

[0056] Optionally, in combination with Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the fixed plate 32 is provided with a first installation notch 321, and the movable plate 31 includes a first movable section 311. In the first position, the first movable section 311 is disposed within the first installation notch 321. In the second position, the first movable section 311 is located within the installation space 33 and divides the installation space 33 into a first space 34 and a second space 35.

[0057] In the first position, by disposing the first movable section 311 within the first installation notch 321, the original geometric structure of the fixed plate 32 can be maintained, and the structural integrity of the fixed bracket 10 can be maintained. At the same time, since the first movable section 311 is disposed within the first installation notch 321, interference with the installation space 33 can be avoided, maximizing the utilization of the installation space 33, increasing the capacity of the installation space 33, and thus enabling adaptation to a larger-sized evaporator 50.

[0058] The first movable section 311 is capable of moving between the first position and the second position relative to the first connecting portion 20. In the second position, the first movable section 311 is located within the installation space 33 and divides the installation space 33 into a first space 34 and a second space 35, being suitable for limiting the M-row evaporator 52.

[0059] It can be understood that the first movable section 311 can be directly formed from the sheet material of the fixed plate 32 at the first installation notch 321. In this way, without additional materials, adjustment of the installation space 33 can be achieved while the material size of the fixed bracket 10 remains unchanged, thereby avoiding cost increase.

[0060] Optionally, in combination with Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the movable plate 31 further includes a second movable section 312, and the second movable section 312 is connected to the first movable section 311 and a fold angle is formed at the connection; in the first position, the first movable section 311, the second movable section 312, and the fixed plate 32 together define the installation space 33. In the second position, both the first movable section 311 and the second movable section 312 are located within the installation space 33 and together divide the installation space 33 into a first space 34 and a second space 35.

[0061] The second movable section 312 is connected to the first movable section 311 and a fold angle is formed at the connection. In the first position, the first movable section 311, the second movable section 312, and the fixed plate 32 can together define the installation space 33 adapted to the evaporator 50. The definition of the installation space 33 can be achieved without changing the original structure of the fixed plate 32.

[0062] The second movable section 312 is capable of moving relative to the first connecting portion 20 between a first position and a second position. When in the second position, both the first movable section 311 and the second movable section 312 are located within the installation space 33 and jointly divide the installation space 33 into a first space 34 and a second space 35. The first movable section 311 and the second movable section 312 act together to improve the flexibility of the fixing bracket 10 and enhance the versatility and applicability of the fixing bracket 10.

[0063] Optionally, as shown in Figure 4 When in the second position, the first movable section 311 and the second movable section 312 are in a straight line.

[0064] When in the second position, the first movable section 311 and the second movable section 312 are aligned in a straight line, which can jointly make a more clear spatial division between the first space 34 and the second space 35. The first movable section 311 and the second movable section 312 are adapted to fit against the outer surface of the evaporator 50 to limit the evaporator 50. The first movable section 311 and the second movable section 312 being in a straight line can make the movable plate 31 fit tightly against the outer surface of the evaporator 50 as a whole, improving the limiting effect on the evaporator 50.

[0065] Optionally, as shown in Figure 4 When in the second position, the straight line where the first movable section 311 and the second movable section 312 are located is consistent with the direction in which the M - row evaporator 52 is inserted into the first space 34 or the second space 35. This can improve the limiting effect of the first space 34 or the second space 35 on the M - row evaporator 52 and enhance the installation stability of the M - row evaporator 52.

[0066] Optionally, as shown in Figure 4 the movable plate 31 further includes a first guiding section 313. The first guiding section 313 is connected to the end of the second movable section 312 facing away from the first movable section 311, and along the direction in which the M - row evaporator 52 is inserted into the first space 34, the first guiding section 313 is inclined towards the direction close to the first space 34, wherein the M - row evaporator 52 is adapted to be limited within the first space 34.

[0067] The direction in which the M - row evaporator 52 is inserted into the first space 34 is as shown in Figure 4 shown.

[0068] Along the direction in which the M - row evaporator 52 is inserted into the first space 34, the first guiding section 313 is inclined towards the direction close to the first space 34. The first guiding section 313 can provide a clear insertion direction for the M - row evaporator 52 and guide the M - row evaporator 52 to be inserted into the first space 34. At the same time, the guiding effect of the first guiding section 313 can make the insertion process of the M - row evaporator 52 smoother, thereby reducing the installation difficulty and improving the installation efficiency.

[0069] Optionally, as shown inFigures 1-4 As shown, the fixing bracket 10 for fixing the air conditioner evaporator 50 further includes a third connecting portion 40. The third connecting portion 40 is connected between the fixing plate 32 and the first connecting portion 20. Bends are formed at the connection of the third connecting portion 40 and the fixing plate 32 and at the connection of the third connecting portion 40 and the first connecting portion 20.

[0070] The third connecting portion 40 is connected between the fixing plate 32 and the first connecting portion 20, which can increase the connection strength between the fixing plate 32 and the first connecting portion 20 and improve the connection stability. Bends are formed at the connection of the third connecting portion 40 and the fixing plate 32 and at the connection of the third connecting portion 40 and the first connecting portion 20, which can improve the structural strength of the connection between the third connecting portion 40 and the fixing plate 32 and between the third connecting portion 40 and the first connecting portion 20, making the fixing bracket 10 more stable, thereby improving the stability of the fixing bracket 10 for fixing the evaporator 50.

[0071] Optionally, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3 shown, the third connecting portion 40 is provided with a second installation notch 41 communicating with the first installation notch 321; in the first position, the first movable section 311 is arranged in the first installation notch 321, and the second movable section 312 is arranged in the second installation notch 41.

[0072] A bend is formed at the connection of the third connecting portion 40 and the fixing plate 32. The fixing plate 32 is provided with a first installation notch 321, and the third connecting portion 40 is provided with a second installation notch 41 communicating with the first installation notch 321. In the first position, the first movable section 311 is arranged in the first installation notch 321, the second movable section 312 is arranged in the second installation notch 41, and the second movable section 312 is connected to the first movable section 311 and a fold angle is formed at the connection.

[0073] The second movable section 312 being arranged in the second installation notch 41 can avoid interfering with the installation space 33 and increase the capacity of the installation space 33. At the same time, it makes the overall structure of the fixing bracket 10 more compact and reduces the space occupation. The second notch communicates with the first notch, which can provide a connection path for the first movable section 311 and the second movable section 312 in the first notch and the second notch, enabling the first movable section 311 and the second movable section 312 to move freely in the first notch and the second notch.

[0074] Optionally, as shown in Figures 1-4 shown, the third connecting portion 40 includes a support plate 42. The first end of the support plate 42 is connected to the fixing plate 32, and a bend is formed at the connection of the first end of the support plate 42 and the fixing plate 32; the second end of the support plate 42 is connected to the first connecting portion 20, and a bend is formed at the connection of the second end of the support plate 42 and the first connecting portion 20; the second installation notch 41 is arranged at the first end of the support plate 42.

[0075] The support plate 42 is used to support the fixing bracket 10. The second installation notch 41 is located at the first end of the support plate 42. In the first position, the second movable section 312 is arranged in the second installation notch 41, so that the second movable section 312 is fitted into the first end of the support plate 42. While preventing the second movable section 312 from interfering with the installation space 33, the structural stability of the fixing bracket 10 can also be enhanced.

[0076] Optionally, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3 shown, the first connecting portion 20 includes a mounting plate 21. The mounting plate 21 is connected to the second end of the support plate 42, and the mounting plate 21 and the fixing plate 32 are arranged on opposite sides of the support plate 42; the mounting plate 21 is provided with a mounting hole 22 for connecting to the chassis 60 of the air conditioner.

[0077] The mounting plate 21 and the fixing plate 32 are located on opposite sides of the support plate 42, which can make the structure of the fixing bracket 10 balanced and enhance the stability of the fixing bracket 10. The mounting plate 21 is provided with the mounting hole 22, and the fixing bracket 10 can be firmly connected to the chassis 60 of the air conditioner by using bolts, nuts or other fasteners, which can improve the connection strength and reliability.

[0078] Optionally, as shown in Figures 1-4 shown, the fixing plate 32 includes a first fixing section 322 and a second fixing section 323. One end of the first fixing section 322 is connected to the third connecting portion 40 and a fold angle is formed at the connection; the second fixing section 323 is connected to the other end of the first fixing section 322 and a fold angle is formed at the connection; in the first position, the movable plate 31, the first fixing section 322 and the second fixing section 323 jointly define the installation space 33.

[0079] The third connecting portion 40, the first fixing section 322 and the second fixing section 323 are connected in sequence to form a continuous bending structure, which can improve the stability of the fixing bracket 10. In the first position, the movable plate 31, the first fixing section 322 and the second fixing section 323 jointly define the installation space 33, which can limit the N rows of evaporators 51.

[0080] In the case where the fixing plate 32 includes a first fixing section 322 and a second fixing section 323, and the movable plate 31 includes a first movable section 311 and a second movable section 312, in the first position, the first fixing section 322 and the first movable section 311 act together to be able to limit the N rows of evaporators 51 from continuing to move in the installation space 33 along the direction in which the N rows of evaporators 51 are inserted into the installation space 33. The second fixing section 323 and the second movable section 312 act together, and in combination with the third connecting portion 40, can limit the N rows of evaporators 52 from moving in the installation space 33 along the width direction of the evaporator 50. The direction in which the N rows of evaporators 51 are inserted into the installation space 33 is asFigure 2 In the second position, the first fixed section 322 can limit the M-row evaporator 52 to continue to move in the first space 34 along the direction in which the M-row evaporator 52 is inserted into the first space 34. The second fixed section 323 and the first movable section 311 and the second movable section 312 work together to limit the M-row evaporator 52 to move in the first space 34 along the direction of the width of the evaporator 50. Figure 7 shown.

[0081] Optionally, combined Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the fixing plate 32 also includes a second guide section 324, which is connected to one end of the second fixing section 323 away from the first fixing section 322, and along the direction in which the N-row evaporator 51 is inserted into the installation space 33, the second guide section 324 is inclined toward the direction close to the installation space 33.

[0082] Along the direction of inserting the N-row evaporator 51 into the installation space 33, the second guide section 324 is inclined toward the direction close to the installation space 33, and the second guide section 324 can provide a clear insertion direction for the N-row evaporator 51, and guide the N-row evaporator 51 to be inserted into the installation space 33. At the same time, the guiding effect of the second guide section 324 can make the insertion process of the N-row evaporator 51 smoother, thereby reducing the difficulty of installation and improving the installation efficiency.

[0083] When the M-row evaporators 52 are inserted into the first space 34 , the second guide section 324 can also guide the M-row evaporators 52 .

[0084] Optionally, the fixing bracket 10 is formed by a continuous mold and a quick insert replacement process.

[0085] The fixed bracket 10 at the first position is formed by a continuous die stamping process, and multiple stamping processes are integrated into a die, which can improve the production efficiency of the fixed bracket 10 and also improve the stability and reliability of the quality of the fixed bracket 10.

[0086] The fixed bracket 10 at the second position can be formed by adding inserts in the mold on the basis of the fixed bracket 10 at the first position. The fixed bracket 10 at the second position can also be formed directly by placing inserts in the mold and using a continuous mold stamping process. The insert accessories of the mold movable plate 31 can be quickly replaced by a fast insert replacement process, so that the movable plate 31 in the manufactured fixed bracket 10 is located at the second position, which can improve the production efficiency of the fixed bracket 10.

[0087] Combination Figures 5-6As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides an air conditioner, which includes an indoor unit 70. The indoor unit 70 includes: a chassis 60; an evaporator 50; a fixing bracket 10 for fixing the air conditioner evaporator 50 as described in any one of the above embodiments. The first connecting portion 20 is connected to the chassis 60, and the second connecting portion 30 cooperates with the evaporator 50 to limit the evaporator 50.

[0088] The air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure includes the fixing bracket 10 for fixing the air conditioner evaporator 50 as described in any one of the above embodiments, and thus has all the beneficial effects of the fixing bracket 10 for fixing the air conditioner evaporator 50 as described in any one of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0089] The above description and the drawings fully illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure so that those skilled in the art can practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Unless explicitly required, the individual components and functions are optional, and the order of operations may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or substituted for parts and features of other embodiments. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures already described and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A fixing bracket for fixing an air conditioner evaporator, characterized in that: include: A first connection portion, adapted to be connected to a chassis of the air conditioner; A second connection portion connected to the first connection portion and adapted to cooperate with the evaporator to limit the evaporator; In which, the second connecting part includes a movable plate, which can move between a first position and a second position relative to the first connecting part. In the first position, the second connecting part is suitable for cooperating with N rows of evaporators to limit the N rows of evaporators; in the second position, the second connecting part is suitable for cooperating with M rows of evaporators to limit the M rows of evaporators, N and M are positive integers and N≠M.

2. The fixing bracket for fixing the air conditioner evaporator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second connection part also includes: A fixed plate, the movable plate being connected to the fixed plate; In the first position, the movable plate and the fixed plate jointly define an installation space, and the installation space is adapted to N rows of evaporators. From the first position to the second position, the movable plate moves toward the installation space to separate the installation space into a first space and a second space. M rows of evaporators are suitable for being confined in the first space or the second space, wherein N>M.

3. The fixing bracket for fixing the air conditioner evaporator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixed plate is provided with a first mounting notch, and the movable plate comprises: The first movable section is located in the first installation notch at the first position, and is located in the installation space at the second position and divides the installation space into the first space and the second space.

4. The fixing bracket for fixing the air conditioner evaporator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The event board also includes: The second movable segment is connected to the first movable segment and a folded angle is formed at the connection; In the first position, the first movable segment, the second movable segment and the fixed plate jointly define an installation space. In the second position, the first movable segment and the second movable segment are both located in the installation space and jointly separate the installation space into a first space and a second space.

5. The fixing bracket for fixing the air conditioner evaporator according to claim 4, characterized in that: The event board also includes: The first guide section is connected to one end of the second movable section away from the first movable section, and is inclined toward the direction close to the first space along the direction in which the M rows of evaporators are inserted into the first space, wherein the M rows of evaporators are suitable for being limited in the first space.

6. The fixing bracket for fixing the air conditioner evaporator according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: The third connection part is connected between the fixing plate and the first connection part, and the connection between the third connection part and the fixing plate and the connection between the third connection part and the first connection part are both bent.

7. The fixing bracket for fixing the air conditioner evaporator according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixing plate includes: A first fixing section, one end of which is connected to the third connecting portion and a folded angle is formed at the connection; A second fixing section is connected to the other end of the first fixing section and a folded angle is formed at the connection; In the first position, the movable plate, the first fixing section and the second fixing section jointly define an installation space.

8. The fixing bracket for fixing the air conditioner evaporator according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fixing plate also includes: The second guide section is connected to an end of the second fixing section away from the first fixing section, and is inclined toward a direction close to the installation space along a direction in which the N-row evaporators are inserted into the installation space.

9. The fixing bracket for fixing an air conditioner evaporator according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The fixed bracket is formed by a continuous die and a quick insert change process.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that: Including indoor unit, the indoor unit includes: Chassis; Evaporator; According to any one of claims 1 to 9, the fixing bracket for fixing the air conditioner evaporator, the first connecting portion is connected to the chassis, and the second connecting portion cooperates with the evaporator to limit the evaporator.

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