Front panel component, air conditioner outdoor unit and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a front panel component, an air conditioner outdoor unit and an air conditioner. The front panel component comprises a front panel, a mesh enclosure and an air guide ring. The front panel is used for an air conditioner outdoor unit and provided with an air outlet. The net cover is arranged at the air outlet; the air guide ring is arranged on the inner side of the front panel and is opposite to the air outlet, and the mesh enclosure and the air guide ring are an integrated piece. According to the front panel component, the structure of the front panel component is stable, the assembly efficiency is high, the cost is low, and vibration and noise can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air treatment equipment, in particular to a front panel component, an outdoor unit of an air conditioner and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, there are many front panel components of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, resulting in unstable structure of the front panel components, low production and assembly efficiency, and thus increased costs. In addition, the cooperation and assembly of multiple components also increase the possibility of vibration and abnormal noise. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. For this purpose, the utility model provides a front panel component, which has a stable structure, high assembly efficiency, low cost, and can reduce vibration and noise.

[0004] The utility model also provides an outdoor unit of an air conditioner, which includes the above-mentioned front panel component.

[0005] The utility model further provides an air conditioner, which includes the above-mentioned outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0006] The front panel component according to the embodiment of the utility model includes: a front panel, a mesh cover, and a wind guide ring. For the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, an air outlet is provided on the front panel; the mesh cover is arranged at the air outlet; the wind guide ring is arranged inside the front panel and is oppositely arranged with the air outlet, and the mesh cover and the wind guide ring are an integral part.

[0007] The front panel component according to the embodiment of the utility model can simplify the production process and the assembly process, improve the production and assembly efficiency, and reduce the manufacturing and assembly costs by arranging a mesh cover at the air outlet of the front panel and a wind guide ring inside the front panel, and setting the mesh cover and the wind guide ring as an integral part. At the same time, the stability and reliability of the front panel component can be enhanced, and vibration and noise can be reduced.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the front panel includes a panel body and an installation ring arranged inside the panel body, the air outlet is arranged on the panel body, the installation ring surrounds the air outlet, and the wind guide ring includes a ring body, and the ring body is located radially inside the installation ring.

[0009] In some embodiments of the utility model, the wind guide ring and the front panel are connected by fasteners; and / or, the wind guide ring and the front panel are connected by snap connection.

[0010] In some embodiments of the utility model, a snap protrusion is arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the ring body, and a snap hole is arranged on the installation ring, and the snap protrusion is snap-connected with the snap hole.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the clamping protrusions are multiple and spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the ring body, the clamping holes are multiple and spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the mounting ring, and the multiple clamping holes correspond to the multiple clamping protrusions one by one.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the air guide ring further includes a fixing member. The fixing member is located radially outside the ring body, one end of the fixing member is connected to the end of the ring body facing away from the mesh cover, the other end extends towards the mesh cover, the mounting ring is located between the ring body and the fixing member, and the fixing member is connected to the plate body through a fastener.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present utility model, the fixing members are multiple and spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the ring body.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present utility model, a mounting plate is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the end of the ring body facing away from the mesh cover. The end of the fixing member facing away from the mesh cover is connected to the mounting plate and is spaced from the ring body.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, reinforcing ribs are provided in the air outlet. The reinforcing ribs are connected to the inner peripheral wall of the air outlet, and a wire routing groove extending along the length direction of the reinforcing rib is provided on the side of the reinforcing rib facing the mesh cover.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present utility model, a cover plate is provided on the side of the mesh cover facing away from the air guide ring. The cover plate has the same shape as the reinforcing rib, and the cover plate is used to cover the open end of the wire routing groove.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the mesh cover and the air guide ring are plastic parts; and / or, the front panel is a plastic part or a sheet metal part.

[0018] An air conditioner outdoor unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes: the above-mentioned front panel component.

[0019] An air conditioner outdoor unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model can simplify the production process and the assembly process, improve the production and assembly efficiency, and reduce the manufacturing and assembly costs by providing a mesh cover at the air outlet of the front panel and an air guide ring inside the front panel, and setting the mesh cover and the air guide ring as an integral part. At the same time, the stability and reliability of the front panel component and the air conditioner outdoor unit can be enhanced, and vibration and noise can be reduced.

[0020] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes: the above-mentioned air conditioner outdoor unit.

[0021] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention can simplify the production process and assembly process, improve production and assembly efficiency, and reduce manufacturing and assembly costs by providing a mesh cover at the air outlet of the front panel of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner and a wind guide ring inside the front panel, and setting the mesh cover and the wind guide ring as an integral part. At the same time, the stability and reliability of the front panel component and the outdoor unit of the air conditioner can be enhanced, and vibration and noise can be reduced.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, become apparent in part from the following description, or be learned through the practice of the present invention. Description of the Drawings

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and be readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

[0024] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a front panel component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the front panel component from another perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 is Figure 2 an enlarged view of part A in

[0027] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the mesh cover and the wind guide ring of the front panel component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the front panel of the front panel component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Reference Signs:

[0030] 100, front panel component;

[0031] 1, front panel; 11, panel body; 111, first bend; 112, mounting hole; 12, mounting ring; 121, clamping hole; 13, air outlet; 14, reinforcing rib; 15, wire groove; 16, fixing plate;

[0032] 2, mesh cover; 21, cover plate; 22, annular rib; 23, connecting rib;

[0033] 3, wind guide ring; 31, ring body; 311, clamping protrusion; 32, fixing member; 321, fixing post; 322, fixing hole; 33, mounting plate; 331, second bend; 332, notch. Detailed Embodiments

[0034] Embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present utility model, and should not be construed as limiting the present utility model.

[0035] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present utility model. In addition, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more.

[0036] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0037] The front panel component 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0038] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the front panel component 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes a front panel 1, a grille 2, and a wind guide ring 3.

[0039] Specifically, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, in combination with Figure 4 and Figure 5, The front panel component 100 is for an outdoor air conditioner unit. The outdoor air conditioner unit has a housing, which can provide structural support and physical protection for the internal components of the outdoor air conditioner unit, preventing the internal components from being damaged by the external environment. The front panel component 100 can be provided on the housing. There is an air outlet 13 on the front panel 1, and an air inlet is provided on the housing. Components such as a fan assembly and a heat exchanger are provided inside the outdoor air conditioner unit. The fan assembly is used to drive the air flow to enter from the air inlet and discharge from the air outlet 13. The air flow exchanges heat with the heat exchanger during the flowing process.

[0040] Further, a grille 2 is provided at the air outlet 13. As Figure 4 shown in the example, the grille 2 can include an annular rib 22 and connecting ribs 23. The annular rib 22 is annular and is a plurality of spaced apart along the radial direction of the grille 2. The connecting ribs 23 can extend along the radial direction of the grille 2 and are a plurality of spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the grille 2. Each connecting rib 23 is connected to a plurality of annular ribs 22. The plurality of annular ribs 22 and the plurality of connecting ribs 23 can form a plurality of grid structures, which can prevent foreign objects from entering the interior of the outdoor air conditioner unit, while ensuring the air flow, and can ensure the heat dissipation and air flow efficiency of the outdoor air conditioner unit.

[0041] The air guide ring 3 is provided inside the front panel 1 and is disposed opposite to the air outlet 13, which helps to guide the air flow to the air outlet 13 and reduce the resistance during the air flow, thereby reducing the power loss during the operation of the outdoor air conditioner unit. Among them, the inner side of the front panel 1 is the side facing the interior of the outdoor air conditioner unit when the front panel 1 is provided on the outdoor air conditioner unit of the air conditioner. On the contrary, the side of the front panel 1 facing away from the interior of the outdoor air conditioner unit is the outer side.

[0042] Among them, the grille 2 and the air guide ring 3 are an integral part. It can be understood that the grille 2 and the air guide ring 3 can be plastic parts and integrally processed by an injection molding process, reducing the number of independent parts required in the production and assembly processes, helping to simplify the production process and the assembly process, reducing the processing and assembly time, thereby improving the production and assembly efficiency, and at the same time reducing the manufacturing and assembly costs.

[0043] On the other hand, the integral part has no connection gaps and interfaces, making the connection between the grille 2 and the air guide ring 3 more firm and stable, capable of withstanding greater loads and stresses, reducing the risk of loosening and damage, thereby enhancing the overall stability and durability of the front panel component 100.

[0044] In addition, the integrated design of the grille 2 and the air guide ring 3 can reduce the vibration generated due to the connection between components during the operation of the outdoor air conditioner unit, thereby reducing the noise level and providing a quieter working environment.

[0045] According to the front panel component 100 of the embodiment of the present utility model, by providing a mesh cover 2 at the air outlet 13 of the front panel 1 and a wind guide ring 3 inside the front panel 1, and setting the mesh cover 2 and the wind guide ring 3 as an integral part, the production process and the assembly process can be simplified, the production and assembly efficiency can be improved, and the manufacturing and assembly costs can be reduced. At the same time, the stability and reliability of the front panel component 100 can be enhanced, and vibration and noise can be reduced.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present utility model, such as Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the front panel 1 includes a panel body 11 and a mounting ring 12 provided inside the panel body 11. The air outlet 13 is provided on the panel body 11, and the mounting ring 12 is arranged around the air outlet 13. The wind guide ring 3 includes a ring body 31, and the ring body 31 is located radially inside the mounting ring 12. By providing the mounting ring 12 and the ring body 31, it can play a positioning role for the front panel 1 and the wind guide ring 3 during assembly, reduce the operation difficulty, and thus improve the assembly efficiency. The ring body 31 is suitable for being installed radially inside the mounting ring 12 arranged around the air outlet 13, which helps to ensure the alignment of the wind guide ring 3 and the air outlet 13, and thus ensure the air flow efficiency.

[0047] Wherein, the outer edge of the panel body 11 is provided with a first bend 111, which helps to enhance the structural strength of the panel body 11, and thus enhance the structural strength and stability of the front panel component 100.

[0048] Optionally, the panel body 11 and the mounting ring 12 are an integral part, which can reduce the number of independent components required in the production and assembly process, help to simplify the production process and the assembly process, reduce the processing and assembly time, and thus can improve the production and assembly efficiency, while reducing the manufacturing and assembly costs.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present utility model, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the wind guide ring 3 and the front panel 1 are connected by fasteners. The fasteners can enhance the connection stability of the wind guide ring 3 and the front panel 1, prevent the wind guide ring 3 from falling off due to external force, and help to enhance the structural stability and reliability of the front panel component 100 and the air conditioner outdoor unit. At the same time, the fasteners can also realize the detachable connection of the wind guide ring 3 and the front panel 1, which is convenient for later maintenance and reduces the maintenance cost of the front panel component 100.

[0050] For example, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3In the illustrated example, mounting holes 112 may be provided on the plate body 11 of the front panel 1, and fixing posts 321 corresponding to the mounting holes 112 may be provided on the outer peripheral wall of the air guide ring 3. An operator can pass a fastener through the mounting hole 112 and fix it on the fixing post 321 to complete the connection between the air guide ring 3 and the front panel 1.

[0051] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the air guide ring 3 and the front panel 1 are snap-connected, which can reduce the installation difficulty of the air guide ring 3 and the front panel 1, facilitate the operation of the operator, and thus improve the assembly efficiency. At the same time, the snap connection is also convenient for disassembly and convenient for later maintenance, thereby reducing the maintenance cost of the front panel component 100.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, a clamping protrusion 311 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the ring body 31, and a clamping hole 121 is provided on the mounting ring 12. The clamping protrusion 311 is snap-connected with the clamping hole 121. The clamping hole 121 penetrates the mounting ring 12 in the thickness direction, and the clamping protrusion 311 on the outer peripheral wall of the ring body 31 can be inserted into the clamping hole 121, so that the clamping hole 121 can limit the clamping protrusion 311, thereby realizing the snap connection between the air guide ring 3 and the front panel 1. The operation is simple, and the operator can complete the installation quickly and stably, thereby improving the assembly efficiency.

[0053] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the clamping protrusions 311 are multiple and spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the ring body 31, the clamping holes 121 are multiple and spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the mounting ring 12, and the multiple clamping holes 121 correspond to the multiple clamping protrusions 311 one by one. Multiple limiting structures can be formed in the circumferential direction of the front panel component 100, so that the force of the snap connection between the clamping protrusion 311 and the clamping hole 121 is more uniform, and the stability and reliability of the snap connection between the air guide ring 3 and the front panel 1 can be further improved.

[0054] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, the air guide ring 3 further includes a fixing member 32. The fixing member 32 is located on the radially outer side of the ring body 31 and one end is connected to the end of the ring body 31 facing away from the mesh cover 2, and the other end extends towards the mesh cover 2. The mounting ring 12 is located between the ring body 31 and the fixing member 32, and the fixing member 32 is connected to the plate body 11 through a fastener.

[0055] It can be understood that the air guide ring 3 can be connected to the plate body 11 through the fixing member 32, which is convenient for installation. There is a gap between the fixing member 32 and the ring body 31, which can play an avoidance role to prevent collision and interference with the mounting ring 12. During the specific assembly process, the operator can insert the mounting ring 12 between the ring body 31 and the fixing member 32, so that the ring body 31 is located radially inside the mounting ring 12, and then connect the fixing member 32 to the plate body 11 through fasteners. The structural arrangement is reasonable, which will neither interfere with the assembly of the air guide ring 3 and the front panel 1 nor be inconvenient for installation and operation.

[0056] Wherein, one end of the fixing member 32 close to the mesh cover 2 can be provided with a fixing post 321. A fixing hole 322 extending along the axis direction of the fixing post 321 is arranged in the fixing post 321, and an internal thread can be arranged in the fixing hole 322. The front panel 1 can be provided with a mounting hole 112 corresponding to the fixing post 321, and the mounting hole 112 penetrates through the front panel 1 in the thickness direction of the front panel 1. An external thread matching the internal thread of the fixing hole 322 can be arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the fastener. During assembly, the operator can pass the fastener through the mounting hole 112 on the front panel 1 and screw the fastener into the fixing hole 322 in the fixing post 321 through the cooperation of the above internal thread and external thread, thereby completing the connection between the fixing member 32 and the plate body 11.

[0057] By providing the fixing member 32, it is convenient to process the fixing post 321 and the fixing hole 322, which can provide convenience for the operator to use fasteners for assembly. At the same time, a firm connection between the air guide ring 3 and the front panel 1 can be realized, thereby enhancing the structural stability and reliability of the front panel component 100.

[0058] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the fixing members 32 are multiple and spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the ring body 31. The front panel 1 is provided with multiple mounting holes 112 spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the air outlet 13, and the multiple fixing members 32 correspond to the multiple mounting holes 112 one by one. Multiple connection structures can be formed in the circumferential direction of the front panel component 100, so that the connection force between the air guide ring 3 and the front panel 1 is more uniform, which can further improve the firmness and reliability of the connection between the air guide ring 3 and the front panel 1, and further enhance the structural stability and reliability of the front panel component 100.

[0059] In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4As shown, a mounting plate 33 is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the end of the ring body 31 away from the mesh cover 2, and the end of the fixing member 32 away from the mesh cover 2 is connected to the mounting plate 33 and is spaced apart from the ring body 31. The mounting plate 33 is used as a connection point where the fixing member 32 and the ring body 31 are spaced apart, which facilitates the connection between the fixing member 32 and the air guide ring 3, simplifies the installation process, and thus improves the installation efficiency. At the same time, the mounting plate 33 is conducive to strengthening the connection between the air guide ring 3 and the fixing member 32, thereby improving the structural stability of the front panel component 100.

[0060] One end of the mounting plate 33 is connected to the ring body 31, and the other end extends in a direction away from the mesh cover 2. Figure 4 In the example shown, the mounting plate 33 may be a square, and at least one corner of the square may be provided with a notch 332 for avoiding the electric control components in the air conditioner outdoor unit, so that the components can be compactly arranged and collisions between the components can be prevented. In addition, the outer edge of the mounting plate 33 is provided with a second bend 331, which helps to enhance the structural strength of the mounting plate 33, thereby enhancing the structural strength and stability of the front panel component 100.

[0061] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, a reinforcing rib 14 is provided in the air outlet 13, and the reinforcing rib 14 is connected to the inner peripheral wall of the air outlet 13, and a wiring groove 15 extending along the length direction of the reinforcing rib 14 is provided on the side of the reinforcing rib 14 facing the mesh cover 2. A fixing plate 16 is provided at the center of the air outlet 13, and the fixing plate 16 is connected to the reinforcing rib 14 and is used to fix the motor. By providing the wiring groove 15, it is convenient to provide an orderly path for the wires of the motor, which helps to keep the wires neat and protect the wires, and avoid safety risks caused by the disorderly wires. At the same time, the mesh cover 2 can block the open mouth of the wiring groove 15 to prevent the wires from escaping from the wiring groove 15. In addition, the reinforcing rib 14 can also improve the rigidity and strength of the front panel 1, thereby enhancing the durability and stability of the front panel 1.

[0062] There are multiple reinforcing ribs 14 and multiple wiring grooves 15 corresponding to the reinforcing ribs 14 , which can increase the path of the wires, provide convenience for the installation and wiring of the motor, and further enhance the structural strength and stability of the front panel 1 .

[0063] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown in the figure, a cover plate 21 is provided on the side of the wire mesh cover 2 facing away from the air guide ring 3. The cover plate 21 has the same shape as the reinforcing rib 14, and the cover plate 21 is used to cover the open mouth of the wire groove 15. The cover plate 21 covers the open mouth of the wire groove 15, so that the cover plate 21 and the reinforcing rib 14 can form a closed space, ensuring that the wires are hidden and protected in the wire groove 15, preventing the wires from being damaged by external environmental factors, thereby extending the service life of the wires and improving the safety of the front panel 1 at the same time.

[0064] In addition, compared with the wire mesh cover 2, the cover plate 21 blocks the open mouth of the wire groove 15, which can prevent air flow from entering the wire groove 15, reduce the wind resistance of air flow, thereby reducing the vibration and noise generated by air flow, and reducing the power loss during the operation of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner at the same time.

[0065] It can be understood that by providing the reinforcing rib 14 and the wire groove 15 on the front panel 1 and providing the cover plate 21 on the wire mesh cover 2, a protection structure for the motor wires can be formed, eliminating the need to separately provide a separate wire protection structure, reducing the number of independent components required in the production and assembly processes, helping to simplify the production process and the assembly process, and thus improving the production and assembly efficiency.

[0066] In some embodiments of the present invention, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the wire mesh cover 2 and the air guide ring 3 are plastic parts, which are convenient for processing and are easy to integrally process the wire mesh cover 2 and the air guide ring 3 through an injection molding process, which can reduce the manufacturing cost. In addition, plastic parts have better damping properties compared with metal parts, and can better absorb vibration, thereby reducing the generation of noise.

[0067] In this application, the front panel 1 is a plastic part or a sheet metal part. Setting the front panel 1 as a plastic part can be injection molded by opening a mold, which is convenient for processing, and the plastic part can better absorb vibration, thereby reducing the generation of noise. Setting the front panel 1 as a sheet metal part can enhance the rigidity and strength of the front panel 1, which is beneficial to enhancing the durability and stability of the front panel 1.

[0068] The following describes the outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to the embodiments of the present invention.

[0069] The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to the embodiments of the present invention includes: the above-mentioned front panel component 100.

[0070] Specifically, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, in combination with Figure 4 and Figure 5, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner has a housing, which can provide structural support and physical protection for the internal components of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, preventing the internal components from being damaged by the external environment. The front panel assembly 100 can be provided on the housing, and the front panel assembly 100 includes a front panel 1, a grille 2, and a wind guide ring 3. An air outlet 13 is provided on the front panel 1, an air inlet is provided on the housing, and components such as a fan assembly, a heat exchanger, a compressor, and an electronic control component are provided inside the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. The fan assembly is used to drive the air flow to enter from the air inlet and discharge from the air outlet 13, and the air flow exchanges heat with the heat exchanger during the flow process.

[0071] Among them, the fan assembly includes a driving motor and a wind wheel. The wind wheel is connected to the output shaft of the driving motor to drive the wind wheel to rotate and then drive the air flow to flow. An electric motor bracket is also provided inside the outdoor unit of the air conditioner to support the driving motor. In addition, the compressor is responsible for compressing the refrigerant into a high-temperature and high-pressure gas, and the electronic control component is used to control and adjust the compressor and the fan assembly, etc.

[0072] Furthermore, the grille 2 is provided at the air outlet 13. As Figure 4 shown in the example, the grille 2 can include an annular rib 22 and a connecting rib 23. The annular rib 22 is annular and there are multiple annular ribs arranged at intervals in the radial direction of the grille 2. The connecting rib 23 can extend in the radial direction of the grille 2 and there are multiple connecting ribs arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the grille 2. Each connecting rib 23 is connected to multiple annular ribs 22. The multiple annular ribs 22 and the multiple connecting ribs 23 can form multiple grid structures, which can prevent foreign objects from entering the interior of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, while ensuring the air flow, and can ensure the heat dissipation and air flow efficiency of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0073] The wind guide ring 3 is provided inside the front panel 1 and is arranged opposite to the air outlet 13, which helps to guide the air flow to the air outlet 13 and reduce the resistance during the air flow, thereby reducing the power loss during the operation of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. Among them, the inner side of the front panel 1 is the side facing the interior of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner when the front panel 1 is provided on the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. On the contrary, the side of the front panel 1 facing away from the interior of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is the outer side.

[0074] Among them, the grille 2 and the wind guide ring 3 are an integral part. It can be understood that the grille 2 and the wind guide ring 3 can be plastic parts and are integrally processed by injection molding, reducing the number of independent parts required in the production and assembly processes, helping to simplify the production process and the assembly process, reducing the processing and assembly time, thereby improving the production and assembly efficiency, and at the same time reducing the manufacturing and assembly costs.

[0075] On the other hand, the integral part has no connection gaps and interfaces, making the connection between the grille 2 and the air guide ring 3 more firm and stable. It can withstand greater loads and stresses, reducing the risk of loosening and damage. Thus, the overall stability and durability of the front panel component 100 can be enhanced, and further, the stability and reliability of the air conditioner outdoor unit can be enhanced.

[0076] In addition, the integrated design of the grille 2 and the air guide ring 3 can reduce the vibration generated due to the connection between components during the operation of the air conditioner outdoor unit, thereby reducing the noise level and providing a quieter working environment.

[0077] For the air conditioner outdoor unit according to the embodiment of the present utility model, by providing the grille 2 at the air outlet 13 of the front panel 1 and the air guide ring 3 inside the front panel 1, and setting the grille 2 and the air guide ring 3 as an integral part, the production process and the assembly process can be simplified, the production and assembly efficiency can be improved, and the manufacturing and assembly costs can be reduced. At the same time, the stability and reliability of the front panel component 100 and the air conditioner outdoor unit can be enhanced, and the vibration and noise can be reduced.

[0078] The air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present utility model will be described below.

[0079] The air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present utility model includes: the above-mentioned air conditioner outdoor unit.

[0080] Specifically, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, in combination with Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the air conditioner outdoor unit has a housing, which can provide structural support and physical protection for the internal components of the air conditioner outdoor unit, preventing the internal components from being damaged by the external environment. The front panel component 100 can be provided on the housing, and the front panel component 100 includes a front panel 1, a grille 2, and an air guide ring 3. An air outlet 13 is provided on the front panel 1, an air inlet is provided on the housing, and components such as a fan assembly, a heat exchanger, a compressor, and an electric control component are provided inside the air conditioner outdoor unit. The fan assembly is used to drive the air flow to enter from the air inlet and discharge from the air outlet 13, and the air flow exchanges heat with the heat exchanger during the flowing process.

[0081] Among them, the fan assembly includes a driving motor and a wind wheel. The wind wheel is connected to the output shaft of the driving motor to drive the wind wheel to rotate and then drive the air flow to flow. An electric motor bracket is also provided inside the air conditioner outdoor unit to support the driving motor. In addition, the compressor is responsible for compressing the refrigerant into a high-temperature and high-pressure gas, and the electric control component is used to control and adjust the compressor and the fan assembly, etc.

[0082] Furthermore, the grille 2 is provided at the air outlet 13, as Figure 4In the illustrated example, the mesh cover 2 may include annular ribs 22 and connecting ribs 23. The annular ribs 22 are annular and are multiple ones arranged at intervals in the radial direction of the mesh cover 2. The connecting ribs 23 may extend in the radial direction of the mesh cover 2 and are multiple ones arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction of the mesh cover 2. Each connecting rib 23 is connected to the multiple annular ribs 22. The multiple annular ribs 22 and the multiple connecting ribs 23 can form multiple grid structures, which can prevent foreign objects from entering the interior of the air conditioner outdoor unit, while ensuring the air flow, and can ensure the heat dissipation and air flow efficiency of the air conditioner outdoor unit.

[0083] The air guide ring 3 is provided inside the front panel 1 and is disposed opposite to the air outlet 13, which helps to guide the air flow towards the air outlet 13, reduce the resistance during the air flow, and thus can reduce the power loss during the operation of the air conditioner outdoor unit. Among them, the inside of the front panel 1 is the side facing the interior of the air conditioner outdoor unit when the front panel 1 is provided on the air conditioner outdoor unit. On the contrary, the side of the front panel 1 facing away from the interior of the air conditioner outdoor unit is the outside.

[0084] Among them, the mesh cover 2 and the air guide ring 3 are an integral part. It can be understood that the mesh cover 2 and the air guide ring 3 can be plastic parts and integrally processed by an injection molding process, which reduces the number of independent parts required in the production and assembly processes, helps to simplify the production process and the assembly process, reduces the processing and assembly time, and thus can improve the production and assembly efficiency, while reducing the manufacturing and assembly costs.

[0085] On the other hand, the integral part has no connection gaps and interfaces, making the connection between the mesh cover 2 and the air guide ring 3 more firm and stable, capable of withstanding greater loads and stresses, reducing the risk of loosening and damage, and thus can enhance the overall stability and durability of the front panel component 100, and further enhance the stability and reliability of the air conditioner outdoor unit.

[0086] In addition, the integrated design of the mesh cover 2 and the air guide ring 3 can reduce the vibration generated due to the connection between components during the operation of the air conditioner outdoor unit, and thus can reduce the noise level and provide a quieter working environment.

[0087] For the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention, by providing the mesh cover 2 at the air outlet 13 of the front panel 1 of the air conditioner outdoor unit and the air guide ring 3 inside the front panel 1, and setting the mesh cover 2 and the air guide ring 3 as an integral part, the production process and the assembly process can be simplified, the production and assembly efficiency can be improved, and the manufacturing and assembly costs can be reduced. At the same time, the stability and reliability of the front panel component 100 and the air conditioner outdoor unit can be enhanced, and the vibration and noise can be reduced.

[0088] For other components and operations of the air conditioner outdoor unit and the air conditioner according to the embodiment of the present invention, they are known to those of ordinary skill in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0089] In the description of this specification, the descriptions referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "schematic embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples", etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0090] Although the embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and purposes of the present utility model, and the scope of the present utility model is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A front panel component for an air conditioner outdoor unit, characterized in that: include: A front panel, wherein an air outlet is provided on the front panel; A mesh cover, the mesh cover is arranged at the air outlet; An air guide ring is arranged on the inner side of the front panel and opposite to the air outlet, and the mesh cover and the air guide ring are an integral part.

2. The front panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front panel includes a plate body and a mounting ring arranged inside the plate body, the air outlet is arranged on the plate body, the mounting ring is arranged around the air outlet, and the air guide ring includes a ring body, and the ring body is located radially inside the mounting ring.

3. The front panel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air guide ring and the front panel are connected by fasteners; And / or, the air guide ring and the front panel are snap-connected.

4. The front panel assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: A clamping protrusion is arranged on the outer peripheral wall of the ring body, and a clamping hole is arranged on the mounting ring, and the clamping protrusion is clamped with the clamping hole.

5. The front panel assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping protrusions are multiple and spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the ring body, and the clamping holes are multiple and spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the mounting ring, and the multiple clamping holes correspond one-to-one to the multiple clamping protrusions.

6. The front panel assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The air guide ring also includes a fixing part, which is located radially outside the ring body and has one end connected to the end of the ring body facing away from the mesh cover, and the other end extends toward the mesh cover. The mounting ring is located between the ring body and the fixing part, and the fixing part is connected to the plate body via a fastener.

7. The front panel assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fixing members are multiple and spaced apart from each other along the circumferential direction of the ring body.

8. The front panel assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: A mounting plate is provided on the outer peripheral wall of the ring body at one end away from the mesh cover, and the end of the fixing member away from the mesh cover is connected to the mounting plate and spaced apart from the ring body.

9. The front panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reinforcing rib is arranged inside the air outlet, and the reinforcing rib is connected to the inner peripheral wall of the air outlet. A wiring groove extending along the length direction of the reinforcing rib is arranged on one side of the reinforcing rib facing the mesh cover.

10. The front panel assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that: A cover plate is provided on the side of the mesh cover facing away from the air guide ring. The cover plate has the same shape as the reinforcing rib and is used to cover the open opening of the wiring trough.

11. The front panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mesh cover and the air guide ring are plastic parts; And / or, the front panel is a plastic part or a sheet metal part.

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

13. An air conditioner, characterized in that: Comprising the air conditioner outdoor unit according to claim 12.

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