Top panel assembly and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a top panel assembly and an air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of air conditioners, the top panel assembly comprises a top panel and a display panel, and the top panel is provided with a mounting opening; a mounting opening is formed in the shell, the display panel is mounted in the mounting opening, a flow guide structure is arranged between the display panel and the mounting opening, the flow guide structure extends in the circumferential direction of the mounting opening and is provided with a liquid outlet, and the liquid outlet is located above a non-electrified part of the air conditioner. According to the technical scheme provided by the utility model, the waterproof top panel assembly is provided, and the use safety of the air conditioner is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to a top panel assembly and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] In air conditioners, the display panel and top panel are often separate components, leaving a gap between them. If water is accidentally spilled on the top panel, it can seep through this gap into the air conditioner's internal live components, potentially causing malfunction or safety hazards. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a top panel assembly and an air conditioner, aiming to provide a waterproof top panel assembly to improve the safety of the air conditioner.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the top panel assembly proposed by the present invention includes:

[0005] a top panel having a mounting opening;

[0006] A display panel is mounted on the mounting opening. A guide structure is provided between the display panel and the mounting opening. The guide structure extends along the circumference of the mounting opening and is provided with a drain port. The drain port is located above the non-charged components of the air conditioner.

[0007] In one embodiment, the flow guide structure is provided at the mounting opening.

[0008] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the periphery of the mounting opening is provided with a flow guide boss, an upper surface of the flow guide boss is provided with a flow blocking rib spaced from the wall of the mounting opening, and the flow guide structure includes the flow guide boss and the flow blocking rib.

[0009] In one embodiment, the upper surface of the guide boss is inclined toward the drain port.

[0010] In one embodiment, the edge of the display panel is covered with the guide boss.

[0011] In one embodiment, the display panel is snap-fitted to the mounting opening.

[0012] In one embodiment, the display panel is provided with a plurality of snap fasteners spaced apart along the circumferential direction, and a snap ring platform protruding inward is provided on the periphery of the installation opening, and the plurality of snap fasteners are all snapped into engagement with the snap ring platform.

[0013] In one embodiment, a limiting plate is provided between adjacent fasteners, a plurality of limiting members are provided at circumferential intervals around the mounting opening, a limiting groove is formed between the limiting member and the clamping ring platform, and the limiting plate is clamped into the limiting groove.

[0014] In one embodiment, a guide rib is provided in the limiting groove, the guide rib extends along the depth direction of the limiting groove, and a guiding slope is provided at one end of the guide rib close to the notch of the limiting groove.

[0015] In one embodiment, the limiting member is located on a side of the flow guide structure facing the center of the installation opening.

[0016] The utility model also provides an air conditioner, comprising the top panel assembly.

[0017] In one embodiment, the air conditioner includes an indoor air conditioner unit and an outdoor air conditioner unit;

[0018] The top panel assembly is arranged on the air conditioner indoor unit; and / or, the compressor assembly of the air conditioner is arranged on the air conditioner indoor unit; and / or, the air conditioner indoor unit and the air conditioner outdoor unit are connected through a flexible refrigerant pipe, and the flexible refrigerant pipe is pre-filled with refrigerant.

[0019] The technical solution of the utility model is to arrange a top panel and a display panel in a top panel assembly, wherein the top panel is provided with a mounting opening, the display panel is mounted in the mounting opening, and a guide structure is provided between the display panel and the mounting opening. The guide structure extends along the circumference of the mounting opening and is provided with a drainage port, and the drainage port is located above the non-live components of the air conditioner. In this way, when liquid such as water enters the gap between the display panel and the mounting opening, it will drip through the drainage port of the guide structure onto the non-live components within the air conditioner and eventually drip into the water receiving tray inside the air conditioner, thereby avoiding the live components and preventing the normal operation of the air conditioner from being affected, thereby improving the safety of the air conditioner. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] 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.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of an embodiment of a top panel assembly provided by the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An enlarged structural diagram of an embodiment of a flow guide structure in FIG.

[0023] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a top panel assembly;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the matching of the limiting plate and the limiting member.

[0026] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0027] 100, display panel; 110, snap fastener; 111, snap block; 112, abutment platform; 113, guide slope; 114, deformation opening; 115, reinforcing rib; 120, limit plate;

[0028] 200, top panel; 210, mounting opening; 220, flow guide structure; 221, flow guide boss; 222, flow blocking rib; 223, drain port; 230, clamping ring; 240, limiter; 241, limit groove; 242, guide rib; 243, guide slope.

[0029] 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

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] In air conditioners, the display panel and top panel are often separate components, leaving a gap between them. If water is accidentally spilled on the top panel, it can seep through this gap into the air conditioner's internal live components, potentially causing malfunction or safety hazards.

[0034] The utility model provides a top panel assembly used for an air conditioner.

[0035] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment of the present invention, the top panel assembly includes a top panel 200 and a display panel 100. The top panel 200 is provided with a mounting opening 210; the display panel 100 is mounted in the mounting opening 210. A guide structure 220 is provided between the display panel 100 and the mounting opening 210. The guide structure 220 extends along the circumference of the mounting opening 210 and is provided with a drain port 223. The drain port 223 is located above the non-electrical components of the air conditioner.

[0036] The top panel 200 is also the top cover portion of the air conditioner housing, on which the display panel 100 is mounted. The display panel 100 is used to display the operating information of the air conditioner so that the user can observe the operating information at the top of the air conditioner, thereby providing convenience in using the air conditioner. It can be understood that the mounting opening 210 is a through-hole that connects the inside and outside of the air conditioner. After the display panel 100 is mounted on the mounting opening 210, a gap may exist between the periphery of the display panel 100 and the periphery of the mounting opening 210. In order to prevent liquids such as water from flowing into the internal live components of the air conditioner through the gap, a guide structure 220 is provided between the display panel 100 and the mounting opening 210, and the drainage port 223 of the guide structure 220 is located above the non-live components of the air conditioner. In this way, when liquids such as moisture accidentally enter the gap between the display panel 100 and the installation opening 210, the liquid will flow along the guide structure 220 and be discharged through the drain port 223, and then flow into the interior of the air conditioner, drip onto the non-charged components of the air conditioner, and finally drip into the water collection tray inside the air conditioner, thereby avoiding charged components, avoiding affecting the air conditioner, and improving the safety of the air conditioner.

[0037] It should be noted that the live components of the air conditioner refer to the wiring harness within the air conditioner, which includes the wiring harness for the electric control box, the wiring harness for the sensor, the wiring harness for the motor, etc. If the air conditioner is provided with an electric control box, the electric control box and the display panel 100 are electrically connected via the wiring harness for the electric control box. Of course, in other embodiments, the live components also include components such as a circuit board and an electric control box.

[0038] Furthermore, the display panel 100 and top panel 200 are separate components, allowing for different colors, materials, and surface treatments for the top panel 200 and display panel 100, resulting in different surface effects. This increases the versatility of the air conditioner and satisfies the aesthetic needs of different users. Examples of surface treatments include, but are not limited to, frosting, polishing, blackening, coating, and plating.

[0039] The technical solution of the present utility model is to set a top panel 200 and a display panel 100 in a top panel assembly, wherein the top panel 200 is provided with an installation opening 210, the display panel 100 is installed in the installation opening 210, and a guide structure 220 is provided between the display panel 100 and the installation opening 210. The guide structure 220 extends along the circumference of the installation opening 210 and is provided with a drainage port 223. The drainage port 223 is located above the non-charged components of the air conditioner. In this way, when liquid such as water enters the gap between the display panel 100 and the installation opening 210, it will drip onto the non-charged components in the air conditioner through the drainage port 223 of the guide structure 220, and finally drip into the water receiving tray inside the air conditioner, thereby avoiding the charged components, avoiding the impact on the normal operation of the air conditioner, and improving the safety of the air conditioner.

[0040] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the embodiment of the present invention, the guide structure 220 is provided at the mounting opening 210. Of course, in other embodiments, the guide structure 220 may also be provided on the display panel 100. Specifically, a flange may be provided at one end of the display panel 100 facing the mounting opening 210. The flange may be in a U-shaped structure, thereby also achieving the diversion of liquids such as water.

[0041] See also Figure 2 In an embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of the periphery of the mounting opening 210 is provided with a flow-guiding boss 221, and the upper surface of the flow-guiding boss 221 is provided with a flow-blocking rib 222 spaced apart from the mouth wall of the mounting opening 210. The flow-guiding structure 220 includes the flow-guiding boss 221 and the flow-blocking rib 222. It can be understood that the flow-guiding boss 221 and the flow-blocking rib 222 are connected and form an "L"-shaped structure, wherein the flow-blocking rib 222 extends along the thickness direction of the top panel 200; the mouth wall of the mounting opening 210, the flow-guiding boss 221 and the flow-blocking rib 222 together form a "U"-shaped structure, thereby guiding liquids such as water. In this way, arranging the flow-guiding structure 220 at the mounting opening 210 facilitates the arrangement of the flow-guiding structure 220 and is conducive to the simplification of the top panel assembly.

[0042] It should be noted that the “L”-shaped and “U”-shaped structures are only rough structures and are not limitations on the connection angles among the wall of the installation opening 210 , the flow-guiding ridges and the baffle ribs 222 .

[0043] In the embodiment of the present invention, the upper surface of the guide boss 221 is tilted toward the drain port 223. Thus, when liquid such as water enters the upper surface of the guide boss 221, the liquid automatically flows toward the drain port 223, thereby facilitating the discharge of the liquid such as water and preventing the liquid such as water from accumulating in the guide structure 220.

[0044] In the embodiment of the present invention, the edge of the display panel 100 is covered with a guide boss 221. Thus, when the display panel 100 is mounted on the top panel 200, the guide boss 221 is covered by the display panel 100, so that the guide boss 221 cannot be observed from the outside, thereby improving the aesthetics of the overall structure of the top panel assembly.

[0045] See also Figure 2In an embodiment of the present invention, the guide structure 220 is provided at the corner of the mounting opening 210. It can be understood that in the air conditioner, only some positions along the circumference of the mounting opening 210 are provided with live components, and other positions are provided with non-live components. In one embodiment, the live components are provided at the corners of the mounting opening 210, which facilitates the unified management of the live components. Correspondingly, the guide structure 220 is provided at the corners of the mounting opening 210. In this way, compared with providing the guide structure 220 along the entire circumference of the guide structure 220, the present invention only provides the guide structure 220 above the live components, and makes the drain port 223 of the guide structure 220 above the non-live components, which is conducive to the lightweighting of the top panel assembly.

[0046] See also Figure 1 and Figure 3 In the embodiment of the present invention, the display panel 100 is snap-fitted to the mounting opening 210. Compared to threaded connections, snap-fitting can save time in screw fastening and improve assembly efficiency. Of course, in other embodiments, bolt connections, hinged connections, etc. may also be used.

[0047] See also Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 In an embodiment of the present invention, the display panel 100 is provided with a plurality of snap fasteners 110 spaced apart along the circumferential direction, and the periphery of the mounting opening 210 is provided with an inwardly protruding snap ring platform 230 , and the plurality of snap fasteners 110 are all snapped into the snap ring platform 230 .

[0048] Specifically, the latch 110 is provided on the side wall of the display panel 100 facing the mounting opening 210. The top panel 200 is provided with a snap ring 230 along the periphery of the mounting opening 210. The snap ring 230 protrudes toward the interior of the air conditioner. When the display panel 100 and the top panel 200 are connected, the latch 110 abuts against the side of the snap ring 230 facing away from the top surface of the top panel 200. This allows the display panel 100 to be directly snapped onto the top panel 200, improving assembly efficiency.

[0049] See also Figure 4 More specifically, the fastener 110 includes a fastener block 111, which is provided with an abutment platform 112. The abutment platform 112 abuts against the clamping ring platform 230. To improve the clamping stability of the display panel 100 and the top panel 200, the abutment platform 112 is provided on the fastener block 111, and the plane on which the abutment platform 112 is located is parallel to the plane on which the clamping ring platform 230 is located. In this way, when the fastener 110 and the clamping ring platform 230 come into contact, the contact area between the two can be increased, which is beneficial to the stability of the clamping connection.

[0050] See also Figure 4In the embodiment of the present invention, the width of the abutment platform 112 is smaller than the width of the snap ring platform 230. This prevents the snap block from extending beyond the snap ring platform 230, thereby improving the integrity and aesthetics of the top panel assembly. It also prevents accidental damage caused by the protruding abutment platform 112 when touching the abutment platform 112 and the snap ring platform 230.

[0051] See also Figure 4 In the embodiment of the present invention, the snap block 111 is provided with a guide slope 113. The guide slope 113 is arranged opposite to the abutment platform 112. The guide slope 113 is used to guide the snap connection between the display panel 100 and the top panel 200. Thus, the provision of the guide slope 113 improves the accuracy and efficiency of the snap connection between the display panel 100 and the top panel 200.

[0052] See also Figure 4 In an embodiment of the present invention, the latch 110 is provided with a deformable opening 114, which is located near the latch block 111. The provision of the deformable opening 114 allows the latch 110 to deform to a certain extent, thereby improving the smoothness of the engagement between the latch 110 and the engaging ring 230. In one embodiment, the deformable opening 114 is provided on both sides of the latch 110.

[0053] See also Figure 4 In an embodiment of the present invention, reinforcing ribs 115 are further provided on both sides of the snap block 111. The ribs 115 extend along the thickness direction of the display panel 100. The provision of the reinforcing ribs 115 thus enhances the structural strength of the snap member 110 and helps to increase the service life of the snap member 110. In one embodiment, the reinforcing ribs 115 are provided on both the inner and outer sides of the snap member 110.

[0054] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5 In an embodiment of the present invention, a limiting plate 120 is provided between adjacent fasteners 110, and a plurality of limiting members 240 are provided at circumferential intervals around the mounting opening 210. A limiting groove 241 is formed between the limiting member 240 and the clamping ring platform 230, and the limiting plate 120 is snapped into the limiting groove 241.

[0055] Specifically, the top panel 200 further includes a limiting member 240, with a limiting groove 241 formed between the limiting member 240 and the clamping ring 230. The display panel 100 further includes a limiting plate 120, which is disposed between the two clamping members 110. That is, the connection between the display panel 100 and the top panel 200 includes not only the clamping cooperation between the clamping member 110 and the clamping ring 230, but also the clamping connection between the limiting plate 120 and the limiting groove 241. The provision of the limiting plate 120 and the limiting groove 241 improves the stability and reliability of the connection between the top panel 200 and the display panel 100, while also providing positioning for the clamping connection between the clamping member 110 and the clamping ring 230.

[0056] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5 In an embodiment of the present invention, a guide rib 242 is provided in the limiting groove 241 , and the guide rib 242 extends along the depth direction of the limiting groove 241 , and a guide slope 243 is provided at one end of the guide rib 242 close to the notch of the limiting groove 241 .

[0057] Specifically, a guide rib 242 is provided within the retaining groove 241. The guide rib 242 extends along the depth of the retaining groove 241, and a guide slope 243 is provided at one end of the guide rib 242, near the notch of the retaining groove 241. Specifically, the guide slope 243 is arranged at an angle in the depth direction of the retaining groove 241, toward the engaging ring 230. Thus, the provision of the guide rib 242 improves the precision and efficiency of the engagement between the connecting plate and the retaining groove 241, thereby improving the assembly accuracy and efficiency of the top panel assembly. In one embodiment, multiple guide ribs 242 are evenly spaced along the length of the retaining groove 241.

[0058] See also Figure 2 In an embodiment of the present invention, the limiting member 240 is located on a side of the guide structure 220 facing the center of the installation opening 210 .

[0059] For ease of understanding, the direction close to the center of the mounting opening 210 is defined as the inner side, and the direction away from the center of the mounting opening 210 is defined as the outer side. It is understandable that a display box is mounted on the display panel 100, and the display box needs to be electrically connected to the electric control box of the air conditioner through a wiring harness, that is, there are live components on the inner side of the display panel 100. Along the radial direction of the mounting opening 210, the guide structure 220 is located on the outer side of the limiter 240, that is, the inner wall of the limiter 240 is closer to the center of the mounting opening 210 than the inner wall of the guide structure 220. In this way, liquids such as moisture are diverted to the outer side of the limiter 240 to prevent the liquid from entering the inner side of the limiter 240, that is, to prevent the liquid from entering the inner side of the display panel 100, so as to avoid the influence of the liquid on the live components, thereby improving the safety of the air conditioner.

[0060] In one embodiment, the stopper 240 and the flow guide structure 220 are staggered along the circumference of the mounting opening 210, thereby avoiding interference between the stopper 240 and the flow guide structure 220. This also improves the structural strength of the stopper 240 and the flow guide structure 220, simplifies the structure of the top panel assembly, and facilitates the molding of the top panel assembly. However, the present design is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the stopper 240 and the flow guide structure 220 can also be arranged side by side, so that the flow blocking ribs 222 in the flow guide structure 220 are spaced apart from the side wall of the stopper 240 on the side facing the center of the mounting opening 210.

[0061] The present utility model also proposes an air conditioner, which includes a top panel assembly. The specific structure of the top panel assembly refers to the above-mentioned embodiment. Since this air conditioner adopts all the technical solutions of all the above-mentioned embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above-mentioned embodiments, which will not be described one by one here.

[0062] 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 top panel assembly is arranged on the indoor air conditioner unit; and / or, the compressor assembly of the air conditioner (not shown) is arranged on 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 (not shown), and the flexible refrigerant pipe is pre-filled with refrigerant.

[0063] 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.

[0064] 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 reduces installation complexity and facilitates user-friendly 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.

[0065] 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. A top panel assembly for an air conditioner, characterized in that: The top panel assembly comprises: a top panel having a mounting opening; A display panel is mounted on the mounting opening. A guide structure is provided between the display panel and the mounting opening. The guide structure extends along the circumference of the mounting opening and is provided with a drain port. The drain port is located above the non-charged components of the air conditioner.

2. The top panel assembly according to claim 1, wherein The flow guide structure is arranged at the installation opening.

3. The top panel assembly according to claim 2, wherein: At least a portion of the periphery of the installation opening is provided with a flow guide boss, an upper surface of the flow guide boss is provided with a flow blocking rib spaced from the mouth wall of the installation opening, and the flow guide structure includes the flow guide boss and the flow blocking rib.

4. The top panel assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The upper surface of the guide boss is inclined toward the drain port.

5. The top panel assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The edge of the display panel is covered with the guide boss.

6. The top panel assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The display panel is snap-connected with the installation opening.

7. The top panel assembly according to claim 6, wherein: The display panel is provided with a plurality of fasteners spaced apart along the circumferential direction, and the periphery of the installation opening is provided with a fastening ring platform protruding inward, and the plurality of fasteners are all fastened to the fastening ring platform.

8. The top panel assembly according to claim 7, wherein: A limiting plate is provided between adjacent fasteners, a plurality of limiting members are provided at intervals in the circumferential direction of the mounting opening, a limiting groove is formed between the limiting member and the clamping ring platform, and the limiting plate is clamped into the limiting groove.

9. The top panel assembly according to claim 8, wherein: A guide rib is provided in the limiting groove, and the guide rib extends along the depth direction of the limiting groove. An end of the guide rib close to the notch of the limiting groove is provided with a guiding inclined surface.

10. The top panel assembly according to claim 8, wherein The limiting member is located on a side of the flow guide structure facing the center of the installation opening.

11. An air conditioner, characterized in that: Comprising the top panel assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. The air conditioner according to claim 11, wherein The air conditioner includes an indoor air conditioner and an outdoor air conditioner; The top panel assembly is arranged on the air conditioner indoor unit; and / or, the compressor assembly of the air conditioner is arranged on the air conditioner indoor unit; and / or, the air conditioner indoor unit and the air conditioner outdoor unit are connected through a flexible refrigerant pipe, and the flexible refrigerant pipe is pre-filled with refrigerant.

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