Front panel and outdoor unit

Abstract

The front panel comprises a front panel body and a locking assembly, the locking assembly is arranged on the front panel body and used for connecting an outdoor unit body and the front panel body, the locking assembly can be switched between a locking state and an unlocking state, and when the locking assembly is in the unlocking state, the front panel body is locked by the locking assembly. The locking assembly can be inserted into or pulled out of the outdoor unit body, and when the locking assembly is in the locking state, the locking assembly is in locking connection with the outdoor unit body. According to the utility model, the outdoor unit main body and the front panel body can be quickly disassembled and assembled by switching the locking assembly between the locking state and the unlocking state.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In split-type air conditioners, the outdoor unit structure usually consists of two parts, a shell and a front panel structure, due to production process requirements. The front panel is covered on the shell and connected to it to form the outdoor unit shell, which is used to accommodate devices such as fans, compressors and heat exchangers.

[0003] However, in the existing connection method between the front panel and the housing, the front panel and the housing are basically connected by bolts or screws, resulting in many steps for installing and disassembling the housing and the front panel, and extremely low assembly and disassembly efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the embodiments of the present utility model is to provide a front panel and an outdoor unit, aiming to improve the technical problem of low efficiency in disassembly and assembly of the front panel of the outdoor unit in the prior art.

[0005] An embodiment of the present utility model provides a front panel for connecting to an outdoor unit body, comprising:

[0006] Front panel body;

[0007] A locking assembly is provided on the front panel body and is used to connect the outdoor unit body and the front panel body. The locking assembly can be switched between a locked state and an unlocked state. When the locking assembly is in the unlocked state, the locking assembly can be inserted into or pulled out of the outdoor unit body. When the locking assembly is in the locked state, the locking assembly is locked and connected to the outdoor unit body.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present invention, the locking assembly includes an insert block and a locking rod, wherein the insert block is provided on the front panel body, and the locking rod is provided in the insert block, and the locking rod can extend from and retract into the insert block;

[0009] When the locking rod extends out of the insert block, the locking assembly is in the locked state;

[0010] When the locking rod is retracted into the insert block, the locking assembly is in the unlocked state.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the locking assembly further includes a first driving member, the first driving member being used to drive the locking rod to extend out of the insert block;

[0012] The front panel further includes a first pulling member connected to the locking rod, and the first pulling member is used to drive the locking rod to retract into the inserting block under the action of an external force.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, a cavity is provided in the front panel body, and the locking assembly is configured to move between a first position and a second position when in the unlocked state so as to slide out of and into the cavity;

[0014] When the locking assembly moves from the first position to the second position, the locking assembly at least partially slides into the cavity;

[0015] When the locking assembly moves from the second position to the first position, the locking assembly at least partially slides out of the cavity.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention, when the locking assembly moves to the second position, the locking assembly is restricted in the unlocked state.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present invention, the front panel further includes a second driving member, which is disposed in the cavity and connected to the locking assembly, and the second driving member is used to drive the locking assembly to move from the first position to the second position.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present invention, the front panel further includes a limiting component, which is disposed in the cavity and can be switched between a limiting state and a releasing state;

[0019] When the limiting assembly is in the limiting state, the limiting assembly is connected to the locking assembly and limits the locking assembly to the first position;

[0020] When the limiting assembly is in the released state, the limiting assembly is separated from the locking assembly, and the locking assembly can be moved from the first position to the second position under the action of the second driving member.

[0021] In some embodiments of the present invention, the limit assembly includes a limit block, which is arranged in the cavity and can move between a third position and a fourth position. When the limit block moves from the third position to the fourth position, the limit assembly is in a released state. When the limit block moves from the fourth position to the third position, the limit assembly is in a limited state.

[0022] In some embodiments of the present invention, the limiting assembly further includes:

[0023] a third driving member, configured to drive the limiting block to move from the third position to the fourth position;

[0024] a counterweight block connected to the limit block and movable between a fifth position and a sixth position, and configured to drive the limit block to move from the fourth position to the third position; when the counterweight block moves from the fifth position to the sixth position, the third driving member may drive the limit block to move from the third position to the fourth position; when the counterweight block moves from the sixth position to the fifth position, the counterweight block drives the limit block to move from the fourth position to the third position; and the counterweight block may move from the sixth position to the fifth position under the action of its own gravity;

[0025] The second pulling member is connected to the counterweight block and is used to drive the counterweight block to move from the fifth position to the sixth position under the action of an external force.

[0026] In some embodiments of the present invention, an outdoor unit is further provided, comprising:

[0027] Outdoor unit main body;

[0028] The front panel is provided with at least two locking components, and the locking components are connected to the outdoor unit body.

[0029] An embodiment of the present invention provides a front panel and an outdoor unit, wherein the front panel includes a front panel body and a locking assembly disposed on the front panel body. The locking assembly is used to connect the outdoor unit body and the front panel body, and the locking assembly can be switched between a locked state and an unlocked state. By inserting the locking assembly into the outdoor unit body when the locking assembly is in the unlocked state and switching it to the locked state, the outdoor unit body and the locking assembly are locked and connected, thereby achieving connection between the front panel body and the outdoor unit body. By switching the locking assembly from the locked state to the unlocked state, the locking assembly can be pulled out, achieving separation of the front panel body from the outdoor unit body. In other words, the present invention can achieve rapid assembly and disassembly of the outdoor unit body and the front panel body by switching the locking assembly between the locked and unlocked states. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an assembly scheme of the front panel body and the outdoor unit body according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 2This is a schematic structural diagram of a locking assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the locking assembly and the front panel body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a structural relationship diagram of a limit assembly and a locking assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a structural relationship diagram of a limit block and a third driving member in one embodiment of the utility model;

[0036] Figure 6 The utility model is an embodiment of the outdoor unit of the result diagram.

[0037] Figure numerals: 11, first pulling member; 12, second pulling member; 20, outdoor unit body; 21, jack; 100, front panel body; 110, second driving member; 200, locking assembly; 201, first driving member; 210, plug block; 220, locking rod; 310, limit block; 311, slide groove; 320, counterweight block; 330, third driving member; 331, guide block; 332, guide groove; 400, protective plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0039] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0040] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "connection" and "fixation" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixation" can mean fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0041] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the present invention, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or suggesting their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the meaning of "and / or" appearing throughout the text includes three parallel schemes. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scheme A, or scheme B, or a scheme in which A and B are satisfied at the same time. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is mutually contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present invention.

[0042] like Figures 1-6 As shown, the present invention provides a front panel for connecting to an outdoor unit body 20, comprising a front panel body 100 and a locking assembly 200. The locking assembly 200 is disposed on the front panel body 100 and is used to connect the outdoor unit body 20 and the front panel body 100. The locking assembly 200 has a locked state and an unlocked state, and the locking assembly 200 can be switched between the locked state and the unlocked state. When the locking assembly 200 is in the unlocked state, the locking assembly 200 can be inserted into or removed from the outdoor unit body 20. When the locking assembly 200 is in the locked state, the locking assembly 200 is locked and connected to the outdoor unit body 20.

[0043] Specifically, the locking assembly 200 can be inserted into or removed from the outdoor unit body 20 when in the unlocked state. That is, in the locked state, the locking assembly 200 and the outdoor unit body 20 have a plug-in connection, allowing the outdoor unit body 20 to be inserted into or removed from the outdoor unit body 20, thereby achieving rapid removal and installation of the outdoor unit body 20 and the front panel body 100. Furthermore, to further stabilize the plug-in connection between the outdoor unit body 20 and the front panel body 100, the locking assembly 200 has a locked state. That is, when the locking assembly 200 is in the locked state, the locking assembly 200 is locked and connected to the outdoor unit body 20, thereby locking the front panel body 100 and the outdoor unit body 20, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the front panel body 100 and the outdoor unit body 20.

[0044] It can be understood that by inserting the outdoor unit body 20 when the locking assembly 200 is in the unlocked state and switching it to the locked state, the outdoor unit body 20 and the locking assembly 200 are locked and connected, thereby achieving the connection between the front panel body 100 and the outdoor unit body 20; by switching the locking assembly 200 from the locked state to the unlocked state, the locking assembly 200 can be pulled out, thereby achieving the separation of the front panel body 100 and the outdoor unit body 20. In other words, the present invention can achieve rapid disassembly and assembly of the outdoor unit body 20 and the front panel body 100 by switching the locking assembly 200 between the locked state and the unlocked state.

[0045] In some embodiments, a plurality of locking assemblies 200 are disposed on the front panel body 100. Specifically, for example, four locking assemblies 200 are disposed on the front panel body 100, and the four locking assemblies 200 are disposed on the front panel body 100 at intervals in a ring shape.

[0046] In some embodiments, the locking assembly 200 includes an insert block 210 and a locking rod 220. The insert block 210 is disposed on the front panel body 100, and the locking rod 220 is disposed in the insert block 210. The locking rod 220 can extend from and retract into the insert block 210. When the locking rod 220 extends from the insert block 210, the locking assembly 200 is in a locked state; when the locking rod 220 retracts into the insert block 210, the locking assembly 200 is in an unlocked state.

[0047] Specifically, the plug block 210 serves as the main body of the locking assembly 200, which is used to be plugged into the outdoor unit body 20. That is, a socket 21 is provided on the outdoor unit body 20, and the plug block 210 is plugged into the socket 21 to realize the removal and insertion of the locking assembly 200 from the outdoor unit body 20 when it is in the unlocked state.

[0048] Furthermore, the insert block 210 is provided with a hollow structure (a slot or hole) for accommodating a locking rod 220. A locking hole is provided on a side wall of the insertion hole 21 of the outdoor unit body 20. The locking rod 220 can extend from and retract into the insert block 210. After the insert block 210 is inserted into the insertion hole 21 of the outdoor unit body 20, the locking rod 220 extends from the insert block 210 and engages with the locking hole, thereby locking the locking assembly 200 with the outdoor unit body 20. Furthermore, to ensure that the locking assembly 200 is locked with the outdoor unit body 20 when the locking rod 220 is extended, the extension direction of the locking rod 220 forms an angle with the insertion direction of the insert block 210, and the angle is greater than 0° and less than or equal to 90°.

[0049] Generally, in order to facilitate the configuration of the structure, the angle between the extension direction of the locking rod 220 and the insertion direction of the inserting block 210 is usually set to 90°.

[0050] In some embodiments, the locking assembly 200 further includes a first driving member 201, which is used to drive the locking rod 220 to extend out of the insertion block 210. The front panel further includes a first pulling member 11, which is connected to the locking rod 220 and is used to drive the locking rod 220 to retract into the insertion block 210 under the action of an external force.

[0051] Typically, the first driving member 201 is an elastic member, one end of which is connected to the insert block 210 and the other end to the locking rod 220. In its natural state, the elastic member maintains the locking rod 220 in an extended position. After the first pulling member 11 retracts the locking rod 220 into the insert block 210, the elastic member is compressed. After the first pulling member 11 removes the external force, the elastic member elastically deforms, extending the locking rod 220 and maintaining the extended position.

[0052] Generally, the first pulling member 11 is a pull rope, one end of which is connected to the locking rod 220 and the other end of which can be tied with a pull ring. By pulling the pull ring, the first pulling member 11 can drive the locking rod 220 to move, thereby retracting the locking rod 220 into the insert block 210.

[0053] It can be understood that, through the above arrangement, the state of the locking assembly 200 can be switched, that is, by pulling the first pulling member 11, the locking rod 220 can be retracted into the insert block 210, so that the locking assembly 200 is in an unlocked state; by removing the external force on the first pulling member 11, the first driving member 201 can drive the locking rod 220 to extend out of the insert block 210, so that the locking assembly 200 is in a locked state.

[0054] In some other embodiments, the locking rod 220 may be replaced by an electric telescopic rod that can be extended and retracted into the insert block 210 .

[0055] In some embodiments, a cavity is defined within the front panel body 100, and the locking assembly 200 is configured to move between a first position and a second position when in an unlocked state, thereby sliding into and out of the cavity. When the locking assembly 200 moves from the first position to the second position, the locking assembly 200 at least partially slides into the cavity. When the locking assembly 200 moves from the second position to the first position, the locking assembly 200 at least partially slides out of the cavity.

[0056] That is, it can be understood that by setting the locking assembly 200 to be able to slide out of and into the front panel body 100 when in the unlocked state, the outdoor unit body 20 can be inserted into or removed from the locking assembly 200 when in the unlocked state.

[0057] Specifically, the front panel body 100 includes a first side wall and a second side wall spaced apart from each other, and a cavity formed between the first side wall and the second side wall. The first side wall is a side wall adjacent to the outdoor unit body 20. An opening is formed on the first side wall to allow communication between the external environment and the cavity. The plug-in block 210 can slide out of or into the front panel body 100 through the opening on the first side wall to be inserted into or removed from the outdoor unit body 20. When the plug-in block 210 is in the first position, the plug-in block 210 is entirely located outside the front panel body 100 and can be plugged into the outdoor unit body 20. When the plug-in block 210 is in the second position, the plug-in block 210 is entirely located inside the front panel body and can be removed from the outdoor unit body 20, thereby eliminating the need for manual insertion and removal of the front panel body 100.

[0058] In some embodiments, when the locking assembly 200 moves to the second position, the locking assembly 200 is restricted in the unlocked state.

[0059] Specifically, when the insert block 210 moves to the second position, the first side wall of the front panel body 100 blocks the protruding opening of the locking rod 220, so that the locking rod 220 can only be restricted to the retracted state. At this time, the external force of the first pulling member 11 can be removed, that is, there is no need to pull the first pulling member 11 at this time, and the locking assembly 200 can be in the unlocked state.

[0060] In some embodiments, the front panel further includes a second driving member 110 , which is disposed in the cavity and connected to the locking assembly 200 . The second driving member 110 is used to drive the locking assembly 200 to move from the first position to the second position.

[0061] Generally, the second driving member 110 is an elastic member, one end of the elastic member is connected to the locking assembly 200, and the other end of the elastic member is connected to the inner wall of the cavity away from the outdoor unit body 20. When the elastic member is in a natural state, the locking assembly 200 is in the second position; when the locking assembly 200 is in the first position, the elastic member is in a stretched state, so when the elastic member recovers from the stretched state to the natural state, it drives the locking assembly 200 to move from the first position to the second state.

[0062] Specifically, one end of the elastic member is connected to the insert block 210, and the other end of the elastic member is connected to the second side wall. When the elastic member is in a natural state, the insert block 210 is in the second position, that is, the insert block 210 is located within the front panel body 100. After the insert block 210 slides out of the front panel body 100, such as when it moves to the first position, the elastic member is in a stretched state. Therefore, when the elastic member returns to the natural state from the pull cord state, it drives the insert block 210 to move to the second position.

[0063] In some embodiments, the second driving member 110 may be an electric telescopic rod, and the extension and retraction of the electric telescopic rod may drive the locking assembly 200 to slide out or into the front panel body 100 .

[0064] In some embodiments, the front panel further includes a limit assembly disposed within the cavity and capable of switching between a limit state and a release state. When the limit assembly is in the limit state, the limit assembly connects to the locking assembly 200 and restricts the locking assembly 200 to the first position. When the limit assembly is in the release state, the limit assembly separates from the locking assembly 200, allowing the locking assembly 200 to move from the first position to the second position under the action of the second driving member 110.

[0065] It can be understood that the locking assembly 200 can be limited to the first position by the limiting assembly, thereby maintaining the locking assembly 200 in the first position, that is, the locking assembly 200 is at least partially located on the outside of the front panel body 100, so that the locking assembly 200 can be inserted into the outdoor unit body 20 as a connector.

[0066] In some embodiments, the limiting assembly includes a limiting block 310 disposed in the cavity and movable between a third position and a fourth position. When the limiting block 310 moves from the third position to the fourth position, the limiting assembly is in a released state. When the limiting block 310 moves from the fourth position to the third position, the limiting assembly is in a restricted state.

[0067] It is understood that when the limit block 310 is in the third position, the limit block 310 is connected to the locking assembly 200, thereby restricting the locking assembly 200 to the first position. At the same time, the limit block 310 is configured to be movable between the third position and the fourth position, thereby restricting and releasing the locking assembly 200.

[0068] Specifically, a horizontal sliding groove 311 is provided on the first side wall, and the sliding groove 311 passes through the opening through which the locking assembly 200 on the first side wall passes. The limit block 310 is provided in the sliding groove 311. When the limit block 310 moves to the opening on the first side wall, it is in the third position and is connected to the locking assembly 200 to limit the locking assembly 200 to the outside of the front panel body 100.

[0069] In some embodiments, the limiting assembly further includes a third driving member 330, a counterweight 320, and a second pulling member 12. The third driving member 330 is used to drive the limiting block 310 from the third position to the fourth position. The counterweight 320 is connected to the limiting block 310 and can move between the fifth position and the sixth position, and is used to drive the limiting block 310 from the fourth position to the third position. When the counterweight 320 moves from the fifth position to the sixth position, the third driving member 330 can drive the limiting block 310 from the third position to the fourth position; when the counterweight 320 moves from the sixth position to the fifth position, the counterweight 320 drives the limiting block 310 from the fourth position to the third position. The counterweight 320 can move from the sixth position to the fifth position under the action of its own weight. The second pulling member 12 is connected to the counterweight 320 and is used to drive the counterweight 320 from the fifth position to the sixth position under the action of an external force.

[0070] Generally, the third driving member 330 is an elastic member, one end of which is connected to the limit block 310 and the other end is connected to the front panel body 100. When the limit block 310 is in the third position, the third driving member 330 is in a stretched state. Since the counterweight block 320 limits the limit block 310 to the third position, it remains in a stretched state. If the counterweight block 320 does not limit the limit block 310, the third driving member 330 will return to its natural state and move the limit block 310 to the fourth position. The counterweight block 320 moves in the vertical direction and the limit block 310 moves in the horizontal direction. When the limit block 310 is in the third position, the counterweight block 320 is in the fifth position, and the counterweight block 320 abuts against the end of the limit block 310 away from the locking assembly 200, limiting the limit block 310 to the third position; generally, the sixth position is above the fifth position. Under the action of the second pulling member 12, the second pulling member 12 pulls the counterweight block 320 toward the sixth position, that is, when the counterweight block 320 moves toward the sixth position, the limit block 310 moves toward the fourth position under the action of the third driving member 330, that is, the limit block 310 gradually releases the limit on the locking assembly 200, so that the locking assembly 200 can slide into the front panel body 100 under the action of the second driving member 110.

[0071] Specifically, the contact surface between the counterweight block 320 and the limit block 310 is an inclined surface, so that the limit block 310 can move from the fifth position to the sixth position as the counterweight block 320 moves, and gradually moves from the third position to the fourth position, so that the counterweight block 320 and the limit block 310 are gradually separated.

[0072] Specifically, a guide groove 332 is provided under the slide groove 311 on the first side wall and is connected to the slide groove 311 in the horizontal direction. A guide block 331 is provided in the guide groove 332. The guide block 331 is connected to the bottom of the limit block 310 and is close to the limit block 310, close to one end of the locking assembly 200. At the same time, one end of the third driving member 330 is connected to the guide block 331, and the other end is connected to the end of the guide groove 332 away from the locking assembly 200. Therefore, under the action of the third driving member 330, the guide block 331 can drive the limit block 310 to move from the third position to the fourth position in the slide groove 311.

[0073] Specifically, the second pulling member 12 includes a pull rope and a pull ring. One end of the pull rope is connected to the counterweight 320, and the other end is connected to the pull ring.

[0074] In some embodiments, the front panel body 100 is a rectangular structure with four locking assemblies 200 disposed near each of its four ends. Two counterweights 320 are disposed vertically in the middle of the rectangular structure. The two counterweights 320 are connected to different positions of the same pulling member, meaning that pulling the same pulling member can pull both counterweights 320. A stop block 310 is disposed on both sides of each counterweight 320, each of which is used to limit the position of a locking assembly 200.

[0075] In some embodiments, the contact surface between the limit block 310 and the plug block 210 is also an inclined surface, which allows the plug block 210 to move along with the movement of the limit block 310, thereby avoiding the limit block 310 and the plug block 210 from suddenly separating, causing the plug block 210 to suddenly lose its limit movement and affect the life of the second driving member 110 too violently.

[0076] In some embodiments, a protection plate 400 is disposed on the front panel body 100 . The protection plate 400 is rotatably connected to the front panel body 100 , and the protection plate 400 can cover the front panel body 100 .

[0077] In some embodiments, a first magnetic component is provided on the front panel body 100 and a second magnetic component is provided on the protection plate 400 . When the protection plate 400 is covered on the front panel body 100 , the first magnetic component is connected to the second magnetic component.

[0078] In some embodiments, the present invention further provides an outdoor unit, which includes an outdoor unit body 20 and a front panel in the above embodiment. At least two locking assemblies 200 are provided on the front panel, and the locking assemblies 200 are connected to the outdoor unit body 20.

[0079] Since the outdoor unit at least includes a front panel formed by combining some or all of the above embodiments, it at least has the beneficial effects of some or all of the above embodiments, which will not be described one by one here.

[0080] The above description is merely an optional embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural transformations made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the application concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect application in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A front panel for connecting to an outdoor unit body, characterized in that: include: Front panel body; A locking assembly is provided on the front panel body and is used to connect the outdoor unit body and the front panel body. The locking assembly can be switched between a locked state and an unlocked state. When the locking assembly is in the unlocked state, the locking assembly can be inserted into or pulled out of the outdoor unit body. When the locking assembly is in the locked state, the locking assembly is locked and connected to the outdoor unit body.

2. The front panel according to claim 1, characterized in that The locking assembly includes an insert block and a locking rod, wherein the insert block is provided on the front panel body, and the locking rod is provided in the insert block, and the locking rod can extend and retract from the insert block; When the locking rod extends out of the insert block, the locking assembly is in the locked state; When the locking rod is retracted into the insert block, the locking assembly is in the unlocked state.

3. The front panel according to claim 2, characterized in that The locking assembly further includes a first driving member, the first driving member being used to drive the locking rod to extend out of the insert block; The front panel further includes a first pulling member connected to the locking rod, and the first pulling member is used to drive the locking rod to retract into the inserting block under the action of an external force.

4. The front panel according to claim 1, wherein: A cavity is provided in the front panel body, and the locking assembly is configured to move between a first position and a second position when in the unlocked state so as to slide out of and into the cavity; When the locking assembly moves from the first position to the second position, the locking assembly at least partially slides into the cavity; When the locking assembly moves from the second position to the first position, the locking assembly at least partially slides out of the cavity.

5. The front panel according to claim 4, characterized in that When the locking assembly moves to the second position, the locking assembly is restricted in the unlocked state.

6. The front panel according to claim 4, characterized in that The front panel further includes a second driving member, which is disposed in the cavity and connected to the locking assembly. The second driving member is used to drive the locking assembly to move from the first position to the second position.

7. The front panel according to claim 6, characterized in that The front panel further includes a limiting component, which is disposed in the cavity and can be switched between a limiting state and a releasing state; When the limiting assembly is in the limiting state, the limiting assembly is connected to the locking assembly and limits the locking assembly to the first position; When the limiting assembly is in the released state, the limiting assembly is separated from the locking assembly, and the locking assembly can be moved from the first position to the second position under the action of the second driving member.

8. The front panel according to claim 7, characterized in that The limit assembly includes a limit block, which is arranged in the cavity and can move between a third position and a fourth position. When the limit block moves from the third position to the fourth position, the limit assembly is in a released state. When the limit block moves from the fourth position to the third position, the limit assembly is in a limited state.

9. The front panel according to claim 8, characterized in that The limiting component also includes: a third driving member, configured to drive the limiting block to move from the third position to the fourth position; a counterweight block connected to the limit block and movable between a fifth position and a sixth position, and configured to drive the limit block to move from the fourth position to the third position; when the counterweight block moves from the fifth position to the sixth position, the third driving member can drive the limit block to move from the third position to the fourth position; when the counterweight block moves from the sixth position to the fifth position, the counterweight block drives the limit block to move from the fourth position to the third position; and the counterweight block can move from the sixth position to the fifth position under the action of its own gravity; The second pulling member is connected to the counterweight block and is used to drive the counterweight block to move from the fifth position to the sixth position under the action of an external force.

10. An outdoor unit, characterized in that: The outdoor unit comprises: Outdoor unit main body; The front panel according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein at least two locking components are provided on the front panel, and the locking components are connected to the outdoor unit body.

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