Shell assembly and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a shell assembly and an air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of air conditioners, the shell assembly comprises a shell and a display panel, and the shell is provided with a mounting opening; the display panel and the shell are arranged in a split mode, and the display panel is detachably installed in the installation opening. According to the technical scheme, the diversity of the air conditioner is improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the development of the market, the market has higher and higher requirements on the appearance of household air-conditioning indoor units to meet the aesthetic needs of consumers.

[0003] Currently, in split-type mobile air conditioner indoor units, the top cover and the display panel often adopt an integrated design, and the display panel is directly assembled in the top cover.

[0004] However, this makes the top cover and the display panel have the same material, color, and surface treatment, which makes the overall effect of the top cover too monotonous. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a housing assembly and an air conditioner, aiming to improve the diversity of the air conditioner.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the housing assembly proposed in the present invention includes:

[0007] a housing having a mounting opening; and

[0008] The display panel is separately provided from the shell and can be detachably installed in the installation opening.

[0009] In one embodiment, the housing includes a top cover, and the mounting opening is provided on the top cover.

[0010] In one embodiment, the display panel and the edge of the mounting opening have different colors, materials, and / or surface treatments.

[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, an elastic layer is provided between the fastener and the clamping ring.

[0014] In one embodiment, the elastic layer is configured as a sponge layer provided on the fastener.

[0015] In one embodiment, a connecting 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 connecting plate is clamped into the limiting groove.

[0016] 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.

[0017] The utility model also provides an air conditioner, comprising the housing assembly.

[0018] In one embodiment, the air conditioner includes an indoor air conditioner unit and an outdoor air conditioner unit;

[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 this utility model connects the display panel and the housing by providing a mounting opening in the housing, allowing the display panel to be removably mounted therein. This, on the one hand, compared to the prior art scheme in which the display panel and housing are integrally arranged, the present utility model separates the display panel and housing, allowing the two components to be designed with different colors, patterns, materials, and surface treatments, thereby achieving a variety of surface effects and increasing the versatility of the air conditioner. Furthermore, the removable connection between the display panel and the housing facilitates maintenance and replacement of the display panel and the housing. 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 schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a housing assembly provided by the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of an embodiment of a housing assembly;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A structural schematic diagram of another perspective of an embodiment of a fastener;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0027] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0028] 100, housing; 110, mounting opening; 120, clamping ring; 130, limiting member; 140, limiting groove; 141, guide rib; 142, guiding slope;

[0029] 200, display panel; 210, snap fastener; 211, snap block; 212, abutment platform; 213, guide slope; 214, deformation opening; 215, reinforcing rib; 220, connecting plate.

[0030] 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

[0031] 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 any creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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 fact that ordinary technicians in this field can implement it. 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.

[0034] As the market develops, the aesthetic requirements for indoor units of household air conditioners are becoming increasingly stringent, in order to meet consumers' aesthetic needs. Currently, in split-type portable air conditioner indoor units, the top cover and display panel are often integrated into the design, with the display panel directly mounted within the top cover. However, this approach results in the top cover and display panel sharing the same material, color, and surface treatment, making the overall appearance of the top cover appear rather monotonous.

[0035] The utility model provides a housing assembly.

[0036] See also Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment of the present invention, the housing assembly includes a housing 100 and a display panel 200 . The housing 100 is provided with an installation opening 110 . The display panel 200 is separately provided with the housing 100 and can be detachably installed in the installation opening 110 .

[0037] As will be appreciated, the mounting opening 110 is a through-hole that connects opposite sides of the housing 100. After the display panel 200 is mounted on the housing 100 through the mounting opening 110, the upper surface of the display panel 200 is exposed through the mounting opening 110, allowing the user to view the air conditioner usage information displayed on the display panel 200. Thus, by providing the housing 100 and the display panel 200 as separate components, different colors, materials, and surface treatments can be used for the housing 100 and the display panel 200, thereby presenting different surface effects. This increases the diversity of the air conditioner and meets the aesthetic needs of different users. Examples of different surface treatments include, but are not limited to, frosting, polishing, blackening, coating, and plating.

[0038] At the same time, the display panel 200 and the shell 100 are detachably connected, which facilitates the maintenance and replacement of the display panel 200 and the shell 100. When one of the display panel 200 and the shell 100 is damaged, only the damaged part can be repaired or replaced, which is conducive to reducing the cost of the air conditioner.

[0039] The technical solution of the present invention establishes a connection between the display panel 200 and the housing 100 by providing a mounting opening 110 in the housing 100, allowing the display panel 200 to be detachably mounted in the mounting opening 110. This allows the display panel 200 and the housing 100 to be connected in a separate manner, compared to the prior art scheme in which the display panel 200 and the housing 100 are integrally arranged. This allows the two components to be provided with different colors, patterns, materials, and surface treatments, thereby achieving different surface effects and increasing the diversity of the air conditioner. Furthermore, the detachable connection between the display panel 200 and the housing 100 facilitates maintenance and replacement of the display panel 200 and the housing 100.

[0040] In an embodiment of the present invention, the housing 100 includes a top cover, and the mounting opening 110 is provided on the top cover. It will be appreciated that the air conditioner housing 100 includes a top cover, side panels, etc. In one embodiment, the mounting opening 110 is provided on the top cover. In this case, the display panel 200 is mounted on the top of the air conditioner, and the air conditioner usage information can be viewed from the top of the air conditioner. However, the present design is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the mounting opening 110 can also be provided on the side panels of the air conditioner.

[0041] In the embodiment of the present invention, the display panel 200 and the edge of the mounting opening 110 have different colors, materials, and / or surface treatments. It is understood that the display panel 200 is mounted at the mounting opening 110 of the housing 100. Thus, the separate display panel 200 and the housing 100 can be configured with different colors, materials, and surface treatments, so that the display panel 200 and the edge of the mounting opening 110 have different colors, materials, and surface treatments, thereby increasing the diversity of the air conditioner.

[0042] In the embodiment of the present invention, the display panel 200 is snap-fitted to the mounting opening 110. Compared to threaded connections, snap-fitting can save time in screwing and improve assembly efficiency. Of course, in other embodiments, bolt connections, hinged connections, etc. may also be used.

[0043] In the embodiment of the present invention, the display panel 200 is provided with a plurality of locking members 210 spaced apart along the circumference. The periphery of the mounting opening 110 is provided with an inwardly protruding locking ring 120 , and the plurality of locking members 210 are all locked with the locking ring 120 .

[0044] See also Figures 1 to 3 In the solution shown in the drawings of the present invention, the display panel 200 includes a top plate and side plates, which are arranged at an angle to each other, and the clips 210 are arranged on the side plates of the display panel 200. The housing 100 is provided with a clip ring 120 on the peripheral wall along the installation opening 110, and the clip ring 120 is protruded toward the interior of the air conditioner. When the display panel 200 is connected to the housing 100, the clip 210 abuts against the side of the clip ring 120 away from the top plate of the display panel 200 (such as Figure 2 As shown in FIG. 1 , the display panel 200 is directly snap-fitted to the housing 100 , thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0045] See also Figure 4More specifically, the fastener 210 includes a fastener block 211, which is provided with an abutment platform 212. The abutment platform 212 abuts against the clamping ring platform 120. To improve the clamping stability between the display panel 200 and the housing 100, the abutment platform 212 is provided on the fastener block 211, and the plane on which the abutment platform 212 lies is parallel to the plane on which the clamping ring platform 120 lies. This increases the contact area between the fastener 210 and the clamping ring platform 120 when they come into contact, thereby facilitating the stability of the clamping connection.

[0046] In the embodiment of the present invention, the width of the abutment platform 212 is smaller than the width of the clamping ring platform 120. This prevents the clamping block from extending outward beyond the clamping ring platform 120, thereby improving the integrity and aesthetics of the housing assembly. It also prevents accidental damage caused by the protruding abutment platform 212 when touching the abutment platform 212 and the clamping ring platform 120.

[0047] See also Figure 4 In the embodiment of the present invention, the snap block 211 is provided with a guide slope 213, which is arranged opposite to the abutment platform 212. The guide slope 213 is used to guide the snap connection between the display panel 200 and the housing 100. In this way, the provision of the guide slope 213 improves the accuracy and efficiency of the snap connection between the display panel 200 and the housing 100.

[0048] See also Figure 4 In an embodiment of the present invention, the latch 210 is provided with a deformable opening 214, which is located near the latch block 211. The provision of the deformable opening 214 allows the latch 210 to deform to a certain extent, thereby improving the smoothness of the engagement between the latch 210 and the engaging ring 120. In one embodiment, the deformable opening 214 is provided on both sides of the latch 210.

[0049] See also Figure 4 In an embodiment of the present invention, reinforcing ribs 215 are further provided on both sides of the latch block 211. The ribs 215 extend along the thickness direction of the display panel 200. The provision of the reinforcing ribs 215 thus enhances the structural strength of the latch 210 and helps to increase the service life of the latch 210. In one embodiment, the reinforcing ribs 215 are provided on both the inner and outer sides of the latch 210.

[0050] In the embodiment of the present invention, an elastic layer (not shown) is provided between the snap member 210 and the snap ring 120. As will be appreciated, the display panel 200 and the housing 100 utilize a snap connection. To prevent loosening of the snap connection due to a large gap created by the snap connection, the elastic layer is provided between the snap member 210 and the snap ring 120. This elastic layer fills the gap between the snap connections, thereby enhancing the reliability of the snap connection.

[0051] In this embodiment of the present invention, the elastic layer is configured as a sponge layer attached to the fastener 210. The sponge layer can be attached to the fastener 210 by bonding or other methods. On the one hand, the sponge layer can reduce the gap between the fasteners and improve the reliability of the fastener connection; on the other hand, the sponge layer also has a shock-absorbing effect, reducing the noise generated by the housing assembly during operation of the air conditioner.

[0052] However, the present design is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the elastic layer may also be configured as silicone, rubber, etc., and the elastic layer may also be installed on the clamping ring platform 120 .

[0053] See also Figure 3 and Figure 5 In an embodiment of the present invention, connecting plates 220 are provided between adjacent latches 210. Multiple limiting members 130 are spaced circumferentially around the mounting opening 110. Limiting grooves 140 are formed between the limiting members 130 and the engaging ring 120, and the connecting plates 220 engage in the limiting grooves 140. Specifically, the housing 100 further includes the limiting members 130, with the limiting grooves 140 formed between the limiting members 130 and the engaging ring 120. The display panel 200 also includes the connecting plates 220. That is, the connection between the display panel 200 and the housing 100 includes not only the engagement between the latches 210 and the engaging ring 120, but also the engagement between the connecting plates 220 and the limiting grooves 140. The provision of the connecting plates 220 and the limiting grooves 140 improves the stability and reliability of the connection between the housing 100 and the display panel 200, while also providing positioning for the engagement between the latches 210 and the engaging ring 120.

[0054] See also Figure 5 In an embodiment of the present invention, a guide rib 141 is provided in the limiting groove 140. The guide rib 141 extends along the depth direction of the limiting groove 140, and a guide slope 142 is provided at one end of the guide rib 141 near the notch of the limiting groove 140. Specifically, the guide slope 142 is arranged obliquely in the direction close to the clamping ring 120 in the depth direction of the limiting groove 140. In this way, the provision of the guide rib 141 improves the accuracy and efficiency of the clamping connection between the connecting plate 220 and the limiting groove 140, thereby improving the assembly accuracy and efficiency of the housing assembly. In one embodiment, a plurality of guide ribs 141 are evenly spaced along the length direction of the limiting groove 140.

[0055] The present utility model also proposes an air conditioner, which includes a shell assembly. The specific structure of the shell 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.

[0056] 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); wherein, a 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 (not shown), and the flexible refrigerant pipe is pre-filled with refrigerant.

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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.

[0059] 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 housing assembly, characterized in that: include: A housing having a mounting opening; and The display panel is separately provided from the shell and can be detachably installed in the installation opening.

2. The housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The housing includes a top cover, and the mounting opening is provided on the top cover.

3. The housing assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The display panel and the edge of the installation opening have different colors, materials, and / or surface treatments.

4. The housing assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The display panel is snap-connected with the installation opening.

5. The housing assembly according to claim 4, 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.

6. The housing assembly according to claim 5, wherein: An elastic layer is provided between the snap fastener and the snap ring platform.

7. The housing assembly according to claim 6, wherein: The elastic layer is configured as a sponge layer provided on the fastener.

8. The housing assembly according to claim 5, wherein: A connecting plate is provided between adjacent snap 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 connecting plate is clamped into the limiting groove.

9. The housing 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. An air conditioner, characterized in that: Comprising the housing assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 10, wherein: The air conditioner includes an indoor air conditioner and an outdoor air conditioner; 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.

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