Air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model provides an air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of air conditioners. The air conditioner comprises a base and a middle frame assembly, the middle frame assembly is hinged to the base, and the middle frame assembly is used for rotating relative to the base so as to be switched between a working state and a cleaning state; in a working state, the middle frame assembly covers the base; in the cleaning state, the middle frame assembly rotates to form an included angle opening with the base. According to the air conditioner provided by the utility model, the internal structure can be conveniently and quickly cleaned.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioning, in particular to an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] In the air conditioners on the market, the middle frame is usually fixed on the base. Due to the obstruction of the middle frame, it is difficult to clean the internal structures of the air conditioner between the base and the middle frame, such as the fan, evaporator, etc. Utility Model Content

[0003] The problem solved by the utility model is that the internal structure of the existing spacer is difficult to clean and the operation is cumbersome and complicated.

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model provides an air conditioner, which can quickly and conveniently clean the internal structure.

[0005] The embodiment of the present utility model provides a technical solution:

[0006] An air conditioner comprises a base and a middle frame assembly, wherein the middle frame assembly is hinged to the base and is configured to rotate relative to the base to switch between a working state and a cleaning state;

[0007] In the working state, the middle frame assembly is covered on the base; in the cleaning state, the middle frame assembly is rotated to form an angle opening with the base.

[0008] In actual use, when cleaning the internal structures of the air conditioner, such as the fan and evaporator, is required, the middle frame assembly can be lifted to switch from the operating mode to the cleaning mode. After the middle frame assembly is lifted, the internal structures, including the fan and evaporator, are exposed to the environment, allowing the user to easily clean them without performing additional disassembly or assembly. Therefore, the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the utility model can quickly and easily clean the internal structures.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the middle frame assembly includes a middle frame and a cover shell assembly, the middle frame is hinged to the base, and the cover shell assembly is connected to the middle frame; in the working state, the cover shell assembly covers the middle frame and the base.

[0010] In operation, the middle frame assembly is placed on the base, and the cover assembly encloses the middle frame and base, allowing the air conditioner to operate normally. When cleaning the internal structure, the middle frame assembly is lifted up to switch to the cleaning mode. The fan, evaporator, and other components on the base are exposed to the environment. Users can quickly and easily clean the internal structure through the opening in the angle between the middle frame assembly and the base.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the cover shell assembly includes a front panel, a left side panel, a right side panel and a bottom panel, the front panel covers the front surface of the middle frame, the left side panel and the right side panel are arranged on the left and right sides of the middle frame respectively, and the left and right ends of the front panel and the bottom panel are respectively connected to the left side panel and the right side panel.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the cover assembly has an air outlet, the front panel and the bottom panel are respectively located at the upper and lower sides of the air outlet, and the left panel and the right panel are respectively located at the left and right ends of the air outlet.

[0013] The air outlet on the cover assembly corresponds to the air outlet end of the air duct on the base. After the cover assembly is lifted up, the air duct on the base is exposed to the environment through the angle opening, making it convenient for users to clean the internal and external structures of the air duct.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the top end of the middle frame assembly is hinged to the base, and the rotation centerline of the middle frame assembly is horizontal.

[0015] Since the top of the middle frame assembly is hinged to the base and the rotation center line is horizontal, when the air conditioner is installed on the wall, the middle frame assembly can be lifted up to form an opening with an angle facing downward, which is convenient for user operation.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, a fan and an evaporator are provided on the base. In the cleaning state, the fan and the evaporator are connected to the outside through the angle opening.

[0017] After the middle frame assembly switches from the working state to the cleaning state, the fan and evaporator are connected to the outside world through the angle opening. The angle space provides operating space for cleaning the fan and evaporator, making it convenient for users to operate.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, a locking structure is provided between the middle frame assembly and the base, and when the locking structure is switched from a locked state to an unlocked state, the middle frame assembly can be switched from the working state to the cleaning state.

[0019] The locking structure ensures stable and reliable operation and prevents the middle frame assembly from being accidentally lifted.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, the top end of the middle frame assembly is hinged to the base, and the locking structure is provided between the bottom end of the middle frame assembly and the bottom end of the base.

[0021] The locking structure is set between the bottom end of the middle frame assembly and the bottom end of the base to facilitate the user's unlocking operation.

[0022] In an optional embodiment, the middle frame assembly includes a middle frame and a cover shell assembly, the middle frame is hinged to the base, the cover shell assembly is connected to the middle frame and covers the middle frame, and the locking structure is arranged between the bottom end of the cover shell assembly and the bottom end of the base.

[0023] The locking structure is arranged between the cover assembly and the base, and the unlocking operation space is sufficient and unobstructed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the middle frame assembly.

[0026] Description of reference numerals:

[0027] 100-air conditioner; 110-base; 111-fan; 112-evaporator; 120-middle frame assembly; 121-locking structure; 122-middle frame; 123-front panel; 124-left panel; 125-right panel; 126-bottom panel; 127-air outlet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] See also Figure 1 , Figure 1 Figure 1 shows a partial structural diagram of an air conditioner 100 according to this embodiment. The air conditioner 100 according to this embodiment includes a base 110 and a middle frame assembly 120, which is hingedly connected to the base 110. The middle frame assembly 120 is configured to rotate relative to the base to switch between an operating state and a cleaning state. In the operating state, the middle frame assembly is positioned over the base; in the cleaning state, the middle frame assembly rotates to form an angled opening with the base.

[0030] It is understood that the base 110 is equipped with various internal structures including the fan 111 and the evaporator 112. When the internal structure needs to be cleaned, the middle frame assembly 120 is lifted and rotated relative to the base 110 until the internal structure is exposed to the environment.

[0031] In this state, the user can complete the cleaning of the internal structure without performing additional disassembly and assembly operations, which is convenient, fast, time-saving and labor-saving.

[0032] The air conditioner 100 has an operating state and a cleaning state, which are switched by rotating the middle frame assembly 120 relative to the base 110. In the operating state, the middle frame assembly 120 is mounted on the base 110, and the internal structure of the air conditioner 100 is covered by the middle frame assembly 120. That is, it is located within the cavity enclosed by the middle frame assembly 120 and the base 110, and the air conditioner 100 can operate normally.

[0033] Cleaning status Figure 1 As shown, when the air conditioner 100 switches from the operating mode to the cleaning mode, the middle frame assembly 120 rotates relative to the base 110 to form an angled opening with the base 110. Internal structures such as the evaporator 112 and the fan 111 are connected to the outside world through this angled opening, that is, exposed to the environment. The user can quickly and easily clean the internal structures through this angled opening.

[0034] In this embodiment, for ease of operation, the top rear side of the middle frame assembly 120 is hinged to the base 110 , and the rotation centerline of the middle frame assembly 120 is horizontal and extends in the left-right direction.

[0035] It will be appreciated that the orientations described in this embodiment are defined based on the condition that the air conditioner 100 is mounted on a wall. When the air conditioner 100 is mounted on a wall, the base 110 is located on the wall, and the middle frame assembly 120 covers the base 110. The top rear side of the middle frame assembly 120 refers to the side of the middle frame assembly 120 that is closest to the wall and away from the ground. The rotation center of the middle frame assembly 120 extends in the left-right direction, meaning that the rotation centerline is parallel to both the ground and the wall.

[0036] In actual application, when the middle frame assembly 120 is lifted to switch the air conditioner 100 from the working state to the cleaning state, the middle frame assembly 120 can be rotated vertically upward because the rotation centerline is horizontal.

[0037] In the cleaning state, the angled opening formed between the middle frame assembly 120 and the base 110 is tilted downward, facing the user's face when the user looks up. The user can clearly observe the inner surface of the base 110 and the inner side of the middle frame assembly 120, that is, the evaporator 112, the fan 111 and other structures can be clearly observed, so that the cleaning of these components and structures can be completed conveniently and quickly.

[0038] In order to prevent the middle frame assembly 120 from being accidentally lifted up in the working state, a locking structure 121 is provided between the bottom end of the middle frame assembly 120 and the base 110 .

[0039] In the working state, the locking structure 121 is in the locked state, locking the middle frame assembly 120 and the base 110, that is, the middle frame assembly 120 cannot be lifted. When it is necessary to switch to the cleaning state, the locking structure 121 is switched to the unlocked state, that is, the lock on the middle frame assembly 120 is released, so that the middle frame assembly 120 can be smoothly lifted under the action of external force.

[0040] After cleaning is completed, the middle frame assembly 120 is rotated downward to cover the base 110 , and then the locking structure 121 is switched from the unlocked state to the locked state to complete the re-locking of the middle frame assembly 120 .

[0041] In order to facilitate the application of force to the middle frame assembly 120 to lift the middle frame assembly 120, a handle is further provided on the middle frame assembly 120, and the locking structure 121 is integrated with the handle. After the user unlocks the middle frame assembly 120 through the handle, the user can continue to apply force to the handle to lift the middle frame assembly 120, thereby achieving an uninterrupted process and further reducing the difficulty of operation.

[0042] In fact, the base 110 in this embodiment is a modular structure, including an upper air duct module and a down air duct module. The upper air duct module and the down air duct module are detachably connected. By lifting the middle frame assembly 120, the down air duct module and the upper air duct module can be easily and quickly separated to maintain or replace the fan 111, motor and other components.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 2 , Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the middle frame assembly 120 .

[0044] The middle frame assembly 120 includes a middle frame 122 and a cover assembly. The middle frame 122 is hinged to the base 110, and the cover assembly is connected to the middle frame 122. In the working state, the cover assembly covers the middle frame 122 and the base 110.

[0045] Specifically, the cover assembly includes a front panel 123, a left side panel 124, a right side panel 125, and a bottom panel 126 mounted on the surface of the middle frame 122. The front panel 123 covers the front surface of the middle frame 122, and the left side panel 124 and the right side panel 125 are arranged on the left and right sides of the middle frame 122. The left and right ends of the front panel 123 and the bottom panel 126 are respectively connected to the left and right panels 124 and 125. To facilitate the unlocking operation, in this embodiment, the integrated structure of the locking structure 121 and the handle is provided on the bottom panel 126.

[0046] The top rear side of the middle frame 122 is hinged to the base 110. Specifically, a rotating shaft is provided on both the left and right inner surfaces of the middle frame 122. The two rotating shafts are coaxially distributed and rotatably engage with the left and right ends of the base 110, respectively. It is understood that the centerline of the two rotating shafts is the rotation centerline of the middle frame assembly 120.

[0047] To make the process of lifting the middle frame assembly 120 more labor-saving, in this embodiment, an elastic assisting member is provided between the middle frame 122 and the base 110. In fact, the elastic assisting member is a torsion spring, which is sleeved on both rotating shafts, and the two ends of the torsion spring are respectively against the middle frame 122 and the base 110.

[0048] It is understood that when the air conditioner 100 is in operation, that is, when the middle frame assembly 120 is covered on the base 110, the torsion spring remains compressed due to the restraint of the locking structure 121. When the locking structure 121 is switched to the unlocked state, the torsion spring relaxes and releases elastic potential energy during the process of lifting the middle frame assembly 120, pushing the middle frame 122 away from the base 110, thereby assisting the lifting process. If the torsion spring force is sufficiently large, when the locking structure 121 is switched to the unlocked state, the middle frame assembly 120 can be lifted without applying any force, relying solely on the elastic force of the torsion spring.

[0049] The middle frame assembly 120 has an air outlet 127 . The front panel 123 and the bottom panel 126 are located at the upper and lower sides of the air outlet 127 , respectively. The left panel 124 and the right panel 125 are located at the left and right ends of the air outlet 127 , respectively.

[0050] It is understandable that in actual application, when the air conditioner 100 is installed on the wall, the bottom panel 126 faces the ground. Providing a handle on the bottom panel 126 can facilitate user operation and reduce operational difficulty.

[0051] In summary, when cleaning the internal structures of the air conditioner 100 provided in this embodiment, such as the fan 111 and evaporator 112, the middle frame assembly 120 only needs to be lifted. After the middle frame assembly 120 is lifted, the internal structures of the air conditioner 100 are exposed to the environment through the angled opening formed between the middle frame assembly 120 and the base 110. The user can easily clean the internal structures of the air conditioner 100 without performing additional disassembly operations.

[0052] Therefore, the air conditioner 100 provided by the embodiment of the present invention can complete the cleaning of the internal structure conveniently and quickly, saving time and effort.

[0053] Although the present invention is disclosed as above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art may make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be subject to the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that: The invention comprises a base (110) and a middle frame assembly (120), wherein the middle frame assembly (120) is hinged to the base (110), and the middle frame assembly (120) is used to rotate relative to the base (110) to switch between a working state and a cleaning state; In the working state, the middle frame assembly (120) is covered on the base (110); in the cleaning state, the middle frame assembly (120) is rotated to form an angled opening with the base (110).

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that The middle frame assembly (120) includes a middle frame (122) and a cover assembly, the middle frame (122) is hinged to the base (110), and the cover assembly is connected to the middle frame (122); in the working state, the cover assembly covers the middle frame (122) and the base (110).

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that The cover assembly includes a front panel (123), a left side panel (124), a right side panel (125) and a bottom panel (126); the front panel (123) covers the front surface of the middle frame (122); the left side panel (124) and the right side panel (125) are arranged on the left and right sides of the middle frame (122) respectively; the left and right ends of the front panel (123) and the bottom panel (126) are connected to the left side panel (124) and the right side panel (125) respectively.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that The housing assembly has an air outlet (127), the front panel (123) and the bottom panel (126) are respectively located at the upper and lower sides of the air outlet (127), and the left side panel (124) and the right side panel (125) are respectively located at the left and right ends of the air outlet (127).

5. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that The top end of the middle frame assembly (120) is hinged to the base (110), and the rotation centerline of the middle frame assembly (120) is horizontal.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that A fan (111) and an evaporator (112) are provided on the base (110); in the cleaning state, the fan (111) and the evaporator (112) are in communication with the outside world through the angled opening.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein: A locking structure (121) is provided between the middle frame assembly (120) and the base (110); when the locking structure (121) is switched from a locked state to an unlocked state, the middle frame assembly (120) can be switched from the working state to the cleaning state.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that The top end of the middle frame assembly (120) is hinged to the base (110), and the locking structure (121) is arranged between the bottom end of the middle frame assembly (120) and the bottom end of the base (110).

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that The middle frame assembly (120) includes a middle frame (122) and a cover assembly, the middle frame (122) is hinged to the base (110), the cover assembly is connected to the middle frame (122) and covers the middle frame (122), and the locking structure (121) is arranged between the bottom end of the cover assembly and the bottom end of the base (110).

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