Air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model provides an air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of air conditioners. The air conditioner comprises a main body and a housing assembly, an air duct is arranged on the main body, an air outlet corresponding to the air duct is formed in the housing assembly, the housing assembly covers the main body and is hinged to the main body, and an elastic power assisting part is arranged between the housing assembly and the main body and is in a compressed state. The air conditioner has the advantages that the housing assembly can be lifted in place conveniently in a labor-saving mode, and user experience is better.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Currently, some air conditioners on the market offer the ability to lift up the cover assembly to clean the internal structure. However, due to the lack of a power-assist mechanism, lifting the cover assembly is extremely laborious. Furthermore, due to the user's low position, it is difficult to properly lift the cover assembly to the locking position, seriously affecting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The problem solved by the utility model is that the process of lifting the cover assembly of the existing air conditioner is extremely laborious and difficult to lift into place.

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides an air conditioner, whose cover assembly can be lifted into place labor-savingly and conveniently, providing a better user experience.

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

[0006] An air conditioner includes a main body and a cover assembly, wherein the main body is provided with an air duct, the cover assembly is provided with an air outlet corresponding to the air duct, the cover assembly is covered on the main body and hinged to the main body, and an elastic assist member is provided between the cover assembly and the main body.

[0007] In the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present invention, the cover assembly is hinged to the main body, and the cover assembly can be lifted relative to the main body to perform maintenance and cleaning on the internal structure of the main body. Since an elastic assisting member is provided between the cover assembly and the main body, and the elastic assisting member is in a compressed state, when the cover assembly is unlocked or in the process of being lifted, the elastic assisting member can release elastic potential energy and expand, pushing the cover assembly to rotate, achieving a labor-saving effect, and assisting the user in pushing the cover assembly to rotate into place. Therefore, the air conditioner provided by the embodiment of the present invention has the characteristic that the cover assembly can be lifted into place labor-savingly and conveniently, and the user experience is better.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, a rotating shaft is provided between the main body and the cover assembly, and the cover assembly is used to rotate relative to the main body around the center line of the rotating shaft. The elastic assisting member is a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the rotating shaft, and the two ends of the torsion spring are respectively abutted against the main body and the cover assembly.

[0009] The cover assembly rotates relative to the main body around the center line of the rotating shaft. The torsion spring is mounted on the rotating shaft and its two ends are respectively against the main body and the cover assembly. It can apply force to the main body and the cover assembly in directions away from each other in the circumferential direction during the expansion process, thereby ensuring that the rotation process is smoother and more labor-saving.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the cover shell assembly has a left side plate and a right side plate that are arranged opposite to each other, and the left side plate and the right side plate are hinged to the main body through two coaxially distributed rotating shafts, and the torsion springs are provided on both rotating shafts.

[0011] By arranging torsion springs on the two rotating shafts respectively, the assist effect on the left and right sides is ensured to be uniform, so that the rotation angles on both sides of the cover assembly increase synchronously, thereby ensuring that the rotation process of the cover assembly is smoother.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, one of the main body and the cover shell assembly is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the remaining one of the two is rotatably matched with the rotating shaft.

[0013] By arranging the rotating shaft on one of the main body and the cover assembly, the integrity of the structure is improved and the number of hinged joints is reduced, further improving the stability of the cover assembly during rotation.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, a mating piece is provided on the main body, the mating piece has a mating portion and a first abutting portion connected to each other, the mating portion has a mating hole, the rotating shaft is sleeved in the mating hole, and the first abutting portion abuts against the torsion spring.

[0015] The mating piece integrates the structure that cooperates with the rotating shaft and the torsion spring, so that the overall structure is simplified and the assembly difficulty is reduced.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, one end of the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the cover assembly, and the other end is sleeved in the matching hole. A second abutting portion is provided on the cover assembly, and the second abutting portion abuts against the torsion spring.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, a mating annular groove is recessed on the side wall of the rotating shaft at one end away from the cover shell assembly, and the hole wall of the mating hole is circumferentially embedded in the mating annular groove.

[0018] The hole wall of the mating hole is circumferentially embedded in the mating ring groove, and the mating ring groove realizes the axial positioning of the mating part, ensuring that the rotation direction is always perpendicular to the center line of the shaft, ensuring that the rotation process is smooth and stable.

[0019] In an optional embodiment, a limit block is protruded from the side wall of the rotating shaft at one end away from the cover assembly, and the limit block is used to stop the torsion spring from exiting the rotating shaft.

[0020] The limit block on the rotating shaft stops the torsion spring to prevent the torsion spring from directly contacting the mating part, thereby preventing jamming during rotation.

[0021] In an optional embodiment, the main body includes a base and a middle frame, the base is connected to the middle frame, and the cover shell assembly is hinged to the middle frame.

[0022] In an optional embodiment, a locking structure is provided between the cover assembly and the main body, and when the locking structure switches from a locked state to an unlocked state, the elastic assisting member pushes the cover assembly to rotate relative to the main body.

[0023] When the locking mechanism is in the locked state, the cover assembly is mounted on the main body, and the elastic assisting member remains compressed. When the locking mechanism switches from the locked state to the unlocked state, the cover assembly is released, and the elastic assisting member expands to release elastic potential energy, applying a thrust to the cover assembly away from the main body, thereby assisting the cover assembly in the operation of lifting, making the lifting process more labor-saving. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner in one state provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner in another state provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the cover assembly and the main body;

[0027] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of the connection between the left side plate of the cover assembly and the middle frame of the main body;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified schematic diagram of area A in the middle;

[0029] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the connection structure between a portion of the cover assembly and the rotating shaft;

[0030] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the enlarged area B.

[0031] Description of reference numerals:

[0032] 100-air conditioner; 110-main body; 111-base; 112-middle frame; 113-matching part; 1131-matching portion; 1132-matching hole; 1133-first abutting portion; 120-cover assembly; 121-front panel; 122-left side panel; 123-right side panel; 124-bottom panel; 125-second abutting portion; 130-torsion spring; 140-rotating shaft; 141-matching ring groove; 142-limiting block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the air conditioner 100 provided in this embodiment in one state. Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the air conditioner 100 in another state.

[0035] The air conditioner 100 provided in this embodiment includes a main body 110 and a cover assembly 120. The main body 110 is provided with an air duct, and the cover assembly 120 is provided with an air outlet corresponding to the air duct. The cover assembly 120 is covered on the main body 110 and hinged to the main body 110. During normal operation, the cover assembly 120 remains covered on the main body 110. Figure 1 When it is necessary to clean and maintain the interior of the air conditioner 100, the cover assembly 120 rotates relative to the main body 110 to Figure 2 The status shown.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the cover assembly 120 and the main body 110.

[0037] In practice, the main body 110 includes a base 111 and a middle frame 112. The base 111 is connected to the middle frame 112, and the cover assembly 120 is hinged to the middle frame 112. The cover assembly 120 includes a front panel 121, a left side panel 122, a right side panel 123, and a bottom panel 124 that are interconnected. The front panel 121 is located above the air outlet, the bottom panel 124 is located below the air outlet, and the left side panel 122 and the right side panel 123 are located at the left and right ends of the air outlet, respectively. It should be noted that the directions and orientations in this embodiment are defined based on the state that the air conditioner 100 is mounted on a wall.

[0038] In this embodiment, the top ends of the left side panel 122 and the right side panel 123 are hinged to the left and right ends of the middle frame 112 respectively. The top ends of the left side panel 122 and the right side panel 123 are the ends away from the bottom panel 124 respectively. Through the hinge structure, the cover assembly 120 can be rotated relative to the main body 110 in the vertical plane.

[0039] When the air conditioner 100 is mounted on a wall, the cover assembly 120 is lifted and rotated upward relative to the main body 110 to form a Figure 2 The tilted downward opening is convenient for users to disassemble, maintain, clean, etc. the structure on the main body 110. After the treatment is completed, the cover assembly 120 is rotated downward until it is re-covered on the main body 110.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 4 The diagram shows a partial structural diagram of the connection between the left side plate 122 and the middle frame 112. Figure 5 Shown Figure 4 A magnified schematic diagram of area A in the middle.

[0041] In order to assist the cover assembly 120 in lifting, in this embodiment, an elastic assisting member is provided between the cover assembly 120 and the main body 110, and the elastic assisting member is in a compressed state. It can be understood that the elastic assisting member is actually in a compressed state when the cover assembly 120 is covered on the main body 110, that is, Figure 1 In the process of lifting the cover assembly 120 , the elastic assisting member relaxes and releases elastic potential energy, pushing the cover assembly 120 away from the main body 110 , thereby assisting the cover assembly 120 in lifting.

[0042] A rotating shaft 140 is provided between the main body 110 and the cover assembly 120. The cover assembly 120 is used to rotate around the center line of the rotating shaft 140 relative to the main body 110. The elastic assisting member is a torsion spring 130. The torsion spring 130 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 140, and the two ends of the torsion spring 130 are respectively against the main body 110 and the cover assembly 120.

[0043] In other embodiments, elastic assisting members with other structural forms may also be used according to actual application conditions.

[0044] In this embodiment, the left and right panels 122 and 123 of the cover assembly 120 are hingedly connected to the main body 110 via two coaxially distributed rotating shafts 140, each of which is provided with a torsion spring 130. By providing torsion springs 130 on the two rotating shafts 140, respectively, the left and right panels 122 and 123 are each assisted, thereby providing assistance to both ends of the cover assembly 120, thereby ensuring a smoother rotation of the cover assembly 120 when it is lifted.

[0045] In actual use, one of the main body 110 and the housing assembly 120 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 140, and the other one of the two is rotatably engaged with the rotating shaft 140. In other words, when the rotating shaft 140 is fixedly connected to the main body 110, the housing assembly 120 is rotatably engaged with the rotating shaft 140; when the rotating shaft 140 is fixedly connected to the housing assembly 120, the main body 110 is rotatably engaged with the rotating shaft 140.

[0046] To facilitate assembly, in this embodiment, one end of the rotating shaft 140 is fixedly connected to the housing assembly 120, and the other end is rotatably engaged with the main body 110. Specifically, one end of the rotating shaft 140 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the corresponding left plate 122 or right plate 123, and the other end is rotatably connected to the middle frame 112 of the main body 110.

[0047] The middle frame 112 of the main body 110 is provided with a mating member 113. The mating member 113 has a mating portion 1131 and a first abutting portion 1133 connected to each other. The mating portion 1131 has a mating hole 1132. The rotating shaft 140 is a cantilever structure, with its fixed end connected to the housing assembly 120 and its movable end sleeved within the mating hole 1132. One end of the torsion spring 130 sleeved on the rotating shaft 140 abuts against the first abutting portion 1133. The left and right plates 122 and 123 of the housing assembly 120 are provided with second abutting portions 125, which abut against the other ends of the corresponding torsion springs 130.

[0048] In this embodiment, the mating member 113 is an integrally formed structure, integrating the structure for mating with the rotating shaft 140 and the torsion spring 130, thereby simplifying the overall structure and reducing assembly difficulty. In actual use, the first abutting portion 1133 on the main body 110 and the second abutting portion 125 on the cover are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the outer side of the rotating shaft 140. That is, the rotating shaft 140 is located within the angle formed by the first abutting portion 1133 and the second abutting portion 125. The ends of the torsion spring 130 mounted on the rotating shaft 140 respectively abut against the first abutting portion 1133 and the second abutting portion 125.

[0049] During the process of the housing assembly 120 rotating relative to the main body 110 around the center line of the rotation shaft 140, the second abutting portion 125, driven by the housing assembly 120, also rotates around the center line of the rotation shaft 140 in the vertical plane toward or away from the first abutting portion 1133. Figure 1 In the state shown, the angle between the first abutting portion 1133 and the second abutting portion 125 is the smallest, the distance between the two is the shortest, and the torsion spring 130 is at the maximum compression degree.

[0050] In the process of lifting the cover assembly 120, the air conditioner 100 is Figure 1 The status shown is Figure 2 During the state switching process shown, the second supporting portion 125 gradually rotates in the direction away from the first supporting portion 1133, and the angle between the second supporting portion 125 and the first supporting portion 1133 gradually increases. The torsion spring 130 gradually relaxes and releases elastic potential energy, applying a thrust to the second supporting portion 125 in the direction away from the first supporting portion 1133, thereby assisting the cover assembly 120 in the lifting process.

[0051] In fact, in order to ensure the compactness of the overall structure of the air conditioner 100 and avoid the hinged structure occupying too much external space, in this embodiment, the mating part 113 is arranged on the inner surface of the middle frame 112, and the movable end of the rotating shaft 140 passes through the middle frame 112 and extends into the interior of the middle frame 112 to be plugged into the mating hole 1132 of the mating part 1131.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 , Figure 6 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the connection structure between a portion of the housing assembly 120 and the rotating shaft 140. Figure 7 Shown Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the enlarged area B.

[0053] In this embodiment, a mating annular groove 141 is recessed on the side wall of the rotating shaft 140 at one end away from the housing assembly 120 , and the wall of the mating hole 1132 is circumferentially embedded in the mating annular groove 141 .

[0054] In this embodiment, the wall of the mating hole 1132 is circumferentially embedded in the mating annular groove 141, and the axial positions of the mating annular groove 141 and the mating member 113 are fixed, further ensuring smooth rotation of the rotating shaft 140 within the mating hole 1132. To ensure smooth rotation, in actual applications, a bearing may be disposed outside the rotating shaft 140 to rotatably engage with the mating hole 1132.

[0055] A stopper 142 is provided on the sidewall of the rotating shaft 140 away from the housing assembly 120. The stopper 142 is used to prevent the torsion spring 130 from exiting the rotating shaft 140. The stopper 142 blocks direct contact between the torsion spring 130 and the mating portion 1131, thereby preventing the rotation process from getting stuck and improving the smoothness of the rotation.

[0056] In addition, in the air conditioner 100 provided in this embodiment, a locking structure is provided between the cover assembly 120 and the main body 110 . When the locking structure switches from a locked state to an unlocked state, the elastic assisting member pushes the cover assembly 120 to rotate relative to the main body 110 .

[0057] It is understandable that in Figure 1 In the illustrated state, the locking structure is locked, the cover assembly 120 remains attached to the main body 110, and the torsion spring 130 remains compressed. After the locking structure is switched from the locked state to the unlocked state, the cover assembly 120 can be lifted, with the torsion spring 130 expanding to assist in the process. It should be noted that in actual applications, if the elastic force of the torsion spring 130 is sufficient, then after the locking structure is unlocked, the cover assembly 120 can be lifted to a certain extent solely by the elastic force of the torsion spring 130 without applying any external force.

[0058] In this embodiment, the locking structure comprises a locking toggle provided on the housing assembly 120 and a locking portion provided on the main body 110. The locking toggle is slidably provided on the bottom panel 124 of the housing assembly 120, and the locking portion is provided on the base 111 of the main body 110. The locking toggle is configured to be forced to slide until it engages with the locking portion to lock the housing assembly 120; the locking toggle is also configured to be forced to slide until it disengages from the locking portion to release the locking of the housing assembly 120.

[0059] When the air conditioner 100 is mounted on a wall, Figure 1 The status shown switches to Figure 2 In the state shown, it is necessary to toggle the locking button to slide it on the cover assembly 120 until it disengages from the locking portion on the main body 110, thereby releasing the lock of the cover assembly 120, and the cover assembly 120 can rotate relative to the main body 110 to form a Figure 2 The downwardly slanted opening shown makes it easy for the user to disassemble, maintain, and clean the structure on the main body 110 .

[0060] In summary, the air conditioner 100 provided in this embodiment provides assistance during the lifting process of the cover assembly 120, which is more labor-saving. Furthermore, after the cover assembly 120 is lifted to a certain extent, the elastic assisting member can replace manual labor to push the cover assembly 120 to complete the remaining rotational stroke, ensuring that the cover assembly 120 is lifted into place and providing a better user experience.

[0061] 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 main body (110) and a cover assembly (120), wherein the main body (110) is provided with an air duct, and the cover assembly (120) is provided with an air outlet corresponding to the air duct, the cover assembly (120) is covered on the main body (110) and hinged to the main body (110), and an elastic assisting member is provided between the cover assembly (120) and the main body (110).

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that A rotating shaft (140) is provided between the main body (110) and the cover assembly (120), and the cover assembly (120) is used to rotate around the center line of the rotating shaft (140) relative to the main body (110). The elastic assisting member is a torsion spring (130), and the torsion spring (130) is sleeved on the rotating shaft (140), and the two ends of the torsion spring (130) are respectively abutted against the main body (110) and the cover assembly (120).

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that The cover assembly (120) has a left side plate (122) and a right side plate (123) that are arranged opposite to each other. The left side plate (122) and the right side plate (123) are hinged to the main body (110) through two coaxially distributed rotating shafts (140). The torsion spring (130) is provided on both rotating shafts (140).

4. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that One of the main body (110) and the cover assembly (120) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (140), and the remaining one of the two is rotatably matched with the rotating shaft (140).

5. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that: A matching piece (113) is provided on the main body (110), and the matching piece (113) has a matching portion (1131) and a first abutting portion (1133) connected to each other, and the matching portion (1131) has a matching hole (1132), and the rotating shaft (140) is sleeved in the matching hole (1132), and the first abutting portion (1133) abuts against the torsion spring (130).

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that One end of the rotating shaft (140) is fixedly connected to the cover assembly (120), and the other end is sleeved in the matching hole (1132). A second abutting portion (125) is provided on the cover assembly (120), and the second abutting portion (125) abuts against the torsion spring (130).

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that A matching annular groove (141) is recessed on the side wall of the rotating shaft (140) at one end away from the cover assembly (120), and the hole wall of the matching hole (1132) is circumferentially embedded in the matching annular groove (141).

8. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that A limiting block (142) is protruded from the side wall of the rotating shaft (140) at one end away from the cover assembly (120), and the limiting block (142) is used to stop the torsion spring (130) from exiting the rotating shaft (140).

9. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The main body (110) includes a base (111) and a middle frame (112), the base (111) is connected to the middle frame (112), and the cover assembly (120) is hinged to the middle frame (112).

10. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: A locking structure is provided between the cover assembly (120) and the main body (110); when the locking structure switches from a locked state to an unlocked state, the elastic assisting member pushes the cover assembly (120) to rotate relative to the main body (110).

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