Air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses an air conditioner and relates to the technical field of air conditioners, the air conditioner comprises a machine shell, a first display box and a second display box, the machine shell comprises a panel extending vertically and a top cover located at the upper end of the panel; the first display box is arranged on the top cover; the second display box is arranged on the panel. According to the technical scheme provided by the utility model, the use convenience of the air conditioner is improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Portable air conditioners are typically small and typically placed on the floor or countertop. For ease of operation, the display and operation interface are typically located on the top of the air conditioner. This means the device's operating status can only be viewed by approaching the unit. When remotely controlling the air conditioner, it's difficult to visually verify whether the device's status is being accurately adjusted, which negatively impacts the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide an air conditioner, aiming to improve the convenience of use of the air conditioner.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the air conditioner proposed by the present invention comprises:

[0005] The housing comprises a vertically extending panel and a top cover located at an upper end of the panel;

[0006] A first display box is provided on the top cover; and

[0007] The second display box is arranged on the panel.

[0008] In one embodiment, the air conditioner further includes a display panel, the top cover is provided with a mounting opening, the display panel is mounted in the mounting opening, and the first display box is mounted on the display panel.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first display box is detachably mounted on the display panel.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first display box is provided with a first positioning pin at one end and a bolt through hole at the other end;

[0011] The display panel is provided with a first positioning groove for the first positioning pin to be inserted into, and a threaded hole corresponding to the bolt through hole.

[0012] In one embodiment, a clamping structure is further provided between two opposite sides of the first display box and the display panel.

[0013] In one embodiment, a display area is provided on the panel, and the display area is light-transmissive. The second display box is provided corresponding to the display area and is snap-connected to the panel.

[0014] In one embodiment, the second display box is provided with a second positioning pin at one end and a first side fastener at the other end, and the display area is provided with a second positioning groove for inserting the second positioning pin and a second side fastener that is fastened to the first side fastener.

[0015] In one embodiment, the second display box includes a box body and a display panel, the box body is provided with a third fastener and an elastic member, the third fastener is engaged with the display panel, the elastic member supports the display panel and presses the display panel to fit the panel.

[0016] In one embodiment, a positioning post is provided on one of the box body and the display panel, and a positioning opening is provided on the other of the box body and the display panel, and the positioning post extends into the positioning opening.

[0017] In one embodiment, an infrared receiver is installed in the second display box, and the infrared receiver is used to receive a signal sent by a remote control of the air conditioner.

[0018] In one embodiment, the air conditioner includes an indoor air conditioner unit and an outdoor air conditioner unit, and the indoor air conditioner unit includes the casing, the first display box, and the second display box;

[0019] The compressor assembly of the air conditioner is arranged in the indoor unit of the air conditioner; and / or the indoor unit of the air conditioner and the outdoor unit of the air conditioner are connected via a flexible refrigerant pipe, and the flexible refrigerant pipe is pre-filled with refrigerant.

[0020] The technical solution of the present invention is to set a casing, a first display box and a second display box in the air conditioner, and install the first display box on the top cover of the casing, and install the second display box on the side panel of the casing, so that the usage information of the air conditioner can be observed from the top and side of the air conditioner, so that the user can also intuitively observe the switching of the device status when remotely controlling the air conditioner, thereby improving the convenience of using the air conditioner. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] 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.

[0022] Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of an embodiment of an air conditioner provided by the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of an embodiment of an air conditioner;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A structural diagram of an embodiment of a display panel from another perspective;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A structural diagram of an embodiment of the first display box;

[0027] Figure 6 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of an exploded structure of an embodiment of the panel and the second display box;

[0028] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the exploded structure of an embodiment of the second display box.

[0029] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0030] 100, housing;

[0031] 200, panel; 210, display area; 220, second positioning groove; 230, second side fastener;

[0032] 300, top cover; 310, mounting opening; 320, display panel; 321, first positioning slot; 322, threaded hole; 323, first receiving slot; 324, second upper fastener; 331, second upper clamping block; 332, second upper guide slope; 333, second upper abutting surface; 334, second upper clamping plate; 335, supporting rib; 336, deformation upper opening;

[0033] 400, first display box; 410, first positioning pin; 420, bolt through hole; 430, first upper fastener; 431, first upper guide slope; 432, first upper abutting surface;

[0034] 500, second display box; 510, second positioning pin; 520, first side fastener; 530, box body; 531, third fastener; 532, elastic member; 533, deformation side opening; 534, positioning column; 540, display panel; 541, positioning port.

[0035] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] 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 shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0037] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0038] 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 implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited to "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears in the full text, its meaning 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.

[0039] Portable air conditioners are typically small and typically placed on the floor or countertop. For ease of operation, the display and operation interface are typically located on the top of the air conditioner. This means the device's operating status can only be viewed by approaching the unit. When remotely controlling the air conditioner, it's difficult to visually verify whether the device's status is being accurately adjusted, which negatively impacts the user experience.

[0040] The utility model provides an air conditioner.

[0041] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner includes a casing 100, a first display box 400 and a second display box 500. The casing 100 includes a vertically extending panel 200 and a top cover 300 located at the upper end of the panel 200; the first display box 400 is arranged on the top cover 300; the second display box 500 is arranged on the panel 200.

[0042] As will be appreciated, the display box can display information about the air conditioner's operation, such as operating mode, set temperature, and wind speed. The air conditioner of the present invention is provided with a first display box 400 and a second display box 500. One of the two display boxes is located on the top cover 300, and the other is located on the panel 200. That is, the two display boxes are mounted on the top and side of the air conditioner, respectively. This allows the air conditioner's operation information to be displayed on both the top and side of the air conditioner. Furthermore, the top cover 300 is also provided with an operation module. Specifically, the first display box 400 and the operation module are located on the top cover 300, while the second display box 500 is located on the panel 200. This dual-display layout allows the user to easily view the air conditioner's display content, whether directly operating the operation module from a close distance or remotely controlling the air conditioner, thereby enhancing the user's ease of interaction with the air conditioner.

[0043] The technical solution of the present invention is to set a casing 100, a first display box 400 and a second display box 500 in the air conditioner, and install the first display box 400 on the top cover 300 of the casing 100, and install the second display box 500 on the side panel 200 of the casing 100, so that the usage information of the air conditioner can be observed from the top and side of the air conditioner, so that the user can also intuitively observe the switching of the device status when remotely controlling the air conditioner, thereby improving the convenience of using the air conditioner.

[0044] See also Figure 2 In an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner further includes a display panel 320 . A mounting opening 310 is provided on the top cover 300 . The display panel 320 is mounted in the mounting opening 310 . A first display box 400 is mounted on the display panel 320 .

[0045] As will be appreciated, the mounting opening 310 is a through-hole connecting opposite sides of the top cover 300. After the display panel 320 is mounted on the top cover 300 through the mounting opening 310, the upper surface of the display panel 320 is exposed through the mounting opening 310. The first display box 400 is mounted on the display panel 320, allowing the user to view the air conditioner's operating information on the display panel 320. Thus, the top cover 300 and the display panel 320 are provided separately, allowing the top cover 300 and the display panel 320 to adopt different colors, different materials, and different surface treatment processes, thereby presenting different surface effects, thereby increasing the diversity of the air conditioner and meeting the aesthetic needs of different users. The different surface treatments include, but are not limited to, frosting, polishing, blackening, coating, plating, etc.

[0046] In the embodiment of the present invention, the first display box 400 is detachably mounted on the display panel 320. This facilitates the inspection and replacement of the first display box 400 and the display panel 320. When one of the first display box 400 and the display panel 320 is damaged, only the damaged component can be replaced, thereby reducing costs.

[0047] See also Figure 3 and Figure 5 In an embodiment of the present invention, a first positioning pin 410 is provided at one end of the first display box 400, and a bolt hole 420 is provided at the other end; the display panel 320 is provided with a first positioning groove 321 for the first positioning pin 410 to be inserted into, and a threaded hole 322 corresponding to the bolt hole 420. In this way, the provision of the first positioning pin 410 and the first positioning groove 321 provides installation positioning for the installation of the first display box 400. When the first display box 400 is installed on the display panel 320, the first positioning pin 410 is inserted into the first positioning groove 321, and then a screw is passed through the bolt hole 420 and the threaded hole 322, and is tightened in threaded engagement with the threaded hole 322, thereby achieving the installation of the first display box 400. In this way, the first display box 400 can be installed by only one screw and a snap connection, which is conducive to improving the installation efficiency of the first display box 400.

[0048] See also Figures 3 to 5 In the embodiment of the present invention, a snap-fit structure is further provided between opposite sides of the first display box 400 and the display panel 320. Specifically, the snap-fit structure, first positioning pins 410, and bolt holes 420 are provided on four sides of the first display box 400, thereby improving the installation balance and stability of the first display box 400.

[0049] More specifically, first upper fasteners 430 are provided on opposite sides of the first display box 400, a first accommodating groove 323 is provided on the display panel 320, and second upper fasteners 324 are provided on opposite side walls of the first accommodating groove 323. The first upper fasteners 430 and the second upper fasteners 324 are connected one by one to install the first display box 400 in the first accommodating groove 323.

[0050] The first upper latching member 430 is provided with a first upper guide bevel 431 and a first upper abutting surface 432 at an included angle. The second upper latching member 324 includes a second upper clamping block 331. The second upper clamping block 331 is provided with a second upper guide bevel 332 and a second upper abutting surface 333 at an included angle. When the first display box 400 is mounted on the display panel 320, the first upper guide bevel 431 can move along the second upper guide bevel 332. When the first upper abutting surface 432 and the second upper abutting surface 333 abut, the first display box 400 and the display panel 320 are in place. The provision of the first upper guide bevel 431 and the second upper guide bevel 332 provides guidance for the engagement of the first display box 400 and the display panel 320, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of the engagement.

[0051] The second upper fastener 324 also includes a second upper clamping plate 334, to which the second upper clamping block 331 is mounted. The second upper clamping plate 334 is provided with a deformable upper opening 336 adjacent to the second upper clamping block 331. The provision of the deformable upper opening 336 provides space for the second upper fastener 324 to deform during the fastening process between the first display box 400 and the display panel 320, thereby enhancing the smoothness of the fastening. The second upper fastener 324 is also provided with support ribs 335. The provision of the support ribs 335 helps to enhance the structural strength of the second upper fastener 324.

[0052] See also Figure 6 In an embodiment of the present invention, a display area 210 is provided on the panel 200 , and the display area 210 can be set to be light-transmissive. The second display box 500 is set corresponding to the display area 210 and is snap-connected with the panel 200 .

[0053] Specifically, the panel 200 is provided with a light-transmissive display area 210. In one embodiment, the panel 200 can be formed using a two-shot injection molding process using a transparent material in the display area 210 and an opaque material in the non-display area 210. Of course, in other embodiments, the panel 200 can be thinned in the display area 210 to make the display area 210 light-transmissive. In this way, the second display box 500 is positioned corresponding to the display area 210 and snapped onto the panel 200, allowing the user to view the air conditioner's operating information from the side of the air conditioner.

[0054] See also Figure 6 and Figure 7In an embodiment of the present invention, the second display box 500 is provided with a second locating pin 510 at one end and a first side fastener 520 at the other end. The display area 210 is provided with a second locating slot 220 for the second locating pin 510 to be inserted into, and a second side fastener 230 that is engaged with the first side fastener 520. Thus, the provision of the second locating pin 510 and the second locating slot 220 provides a secure installation position for the second display box 500. When the second display box 500 is installed in the display area 210 of the panel 200, the second locating pin 510 is inserted into the second locating slot 220, and the first side fastener is engaged with the second side fastener, thereby achieving installation of the second display box 500. In this way, the first display box 400 and the panel 200 are connected by a snap connection, which saves the time of screw locking and improves assembly efficiency.

[0055] See also Figure 7 In an embodiment of the present invention, the second display box 500 includes a box body 530 and a display panel 540. The box body 530 is provided with a third fastener 531 and an elastic member 532. The third fastener 531 is engaged with the display panel 540. The elastic member 532 supports the display panel 540 and squeezes the display panel 540 to fit the panel 200.

[0056] Specifically, the second display box 500 includes a box body 530 and a display panel 540. The display panel 540 is mounted on the box body 530, and the projection of the display panel 540 partially covers the box body 530. The box body 530 is provided with a third latching member 531 and an elastic member 532 at a position corresponding to the display panel 540. The third latching member 531 engages with the periphery of the display panel 540, thereby connecting the display panel 540 to the box body 530. In one embodiment, a plurality of elastic members 532 are provided, and the plurality of elastic members 532 are evenly spaced and contact the side of the display panel 540 facing away from the panel 200. At this time, the elastic members 532 are slightly compressed. Supported by the elastic member 532, the display panel 540 is pressed against the panel 200, thereby avoiding any gap between the display panel 540 and the panel 200. This allows the display panel 540 and the panel 200 to fit tightly together, thereby preventing light leakage and crosstalk around the panel 200 when the panel 200 displays the air conditioner's operating information, ensuring a clear display. In one embodiment, the elastic member 532 is a metal shrapnel, spring, or the like.

[0057] Multiple third latches 531 are provided on the case body 530 along the circumference of the display panel 540, and a deformable side opening 533 is provided next to at least one of the third latches 531. The provision of multiple third latches 531 improves the installation stability and reliability of the display panel 540. The provision of the deformable side opening 533 also enhances the smooth connection between the display panel 540 and the case body 530.

[0058] See also Figure 7 In an embodiment of the present invention, a positioning post 534 is provided on one of the box body 530 and the display panel 540, and a positioning opening 541 is provided on the other of the two. The positioning post 534 extends into the positioning opening 541. The arrangement of the positioning post 534 and the positioning opening 541 provides a positioning guide for the connection between the display panel 540 and the box body 530, improving the accuracy and efficiency of the connection between the two. In one embodiment, two positioning posts 534 and two positioning openings 541 are provided, with one positioning post 534 corresponding to each positioning opening 541. The two positioning posts 534 are symmetrically arranged, thereby improving the effectiveness of the positioning guide.

[0059] In the embodiment of the present invention, an infrared receiver (not shown) is installed in the second display box 500. The infrared receiver is used to receive signals from the remote control. Thus, the second display box 500 is installed on the side of the air conditioner. The infrared receiver integrated in the second display box 500 improves the effectiveness of the front of the air conditioner in receiving signals from the remote control, and also increases the reception range of the remote control signals received by the front of the air conditioner.

[0060] In an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner includes an indoor air conditioner unit (not shown) and an outdoor air conditioner unit (not shown), the indoor air conditioner unit includes a casing 100, a first display box 400 and a second display box 500; the compressor assembly (not shown) of the air conditioner is arranged in the indoor air conditioner unit; and / or, the indoor air conditioner unit and the outdoor air conditioner unit are connected by a flexible refrigerant pipe, and the flexible refrigerant pipe is pre-filled with refrigerant.

[0061] The air conditioner of the present invention can be a split-type air conditioner for easy user installation. Positioning the compressor assembly in the indoor unit reduces the weight of the outdoor unit, further facilitating installation. Accordingly, positioning the compressor assembly in the indoor unit requires a noise reduction mechanism to ensure comfortable operation and low noise interference.

[0062] The air conditioner uses a flexible refrigerant pipe to connect the indoor heat exchanger of the indoor unit and the outdoor heat exchanger of the outdoor unit. Refrigerant is injected into the refrigerant circuit before the unit leaves the factory. This allows users to install the unit themselves by simply securing the indoor and outdoor units separately, eliminating the need to assemble refrigerant pipes or add refrigerant. This simplifies installation and facilitates individual installation. However, the present design is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the air conditioner of the present invention can also be a conventional split-type air conditioner.

[0063] The above description is merely an exemplary 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 technical 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. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: The housing comprises a vertically extending panel and a top cover located at an upper end of the panel; A first display box is provided on the top cover; as well as The second display box is arranged on the panel.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein The air conditioner further includes a display panel. The top cover is provided with an installation opening. The display panel is installed in the installation opening. The first display box is installed on the display panel.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, wherein: The first display box is detachably mounted on the display panel.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, wherein: One end of the first display box is provided with a first positioning pin, and the other end is provided with a bolt through hole; The display panel is provided with a first positioning groove for the first positioning pin to be inserted into, and a threaded hole corresponding to the bolt through hole.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 4, wherein: A clamping structure is further provided between the opposite sides of the first display box and the display panel.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein: The panel is provided with a display area, which is light-transmissive. The second display box is arranged corresponding to the display area and is clamped with the panel.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, wherein: One end of the second display box is provided with a second positioning pin, and the other end is provided with a first side fastener. The display area is provided with a second positioning groove for the second positioning pin to be inserted, and a second side fastener to be fastened with the first side fastener.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein: The second display box includes a box body and a display panel. The box body is provided with a third fastener and an elastic member. The third fastener is engaged with the display panel. The elastic member supports the display panel and presses the display panel to fit the panel.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, wherein One of the box body and the display panel is provided with a positioning column, and the other of the box body and the display panel is provided with a positioning opening, and the positioning column extends into the positioning opening.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 1, wherein An infrared receiver is installed in the second display box, and the infrared receiver is used to receive signals sent by the remote control of the air conditioner.

11. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that: The air conditioner includes an indoor air conditioner unit and an outdoor air conditioner unit, and the indoor air conditioner unit includes the casing, the first display box and the second display box; The compressor assembly of the air conditioner is arranged in the indoor unit of the air conditioner; And / or, the air conditioner indoor unit and the air conditioner outdoor unit are connected via a flexible refrigerant pipe, and the flexible refrigerant pipe is pre-filled with refrigerant.

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