Air conditioner indoor unit with detachable function module and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model provides an air conditioner indoor unit with a detachable function module and an air conditioner. The air conditioner indoor unit comprises an indoor unit body and a function module. The functional module is detachably arranged in the indoor unit body and comprises a module body and a connecting piece. The connecting piece is arranged on the module body and fixed to the indoor unit body in a magnetic attraction mode. According to the indoor unit of the air conditioner, the functional module is fixed in the indoor unit body in a magnetic attraction fixing mode, and therefore the functional module can be detached conveniently.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of household appliances, in particular to an air conditioner indoor unit with a detachable functional module and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] In order to provide users with more functions and meet their needs, some air conditioner indoor units are equipped with specific functional modules. For example, in order to provide a humidification function, the indoor unit of the air conditioner needs to be equipped with a functional module including a water pump.

[0003] However, for existing air conditioner indoor units, the functional modules need to be pre-installed inside the machine body and are difficult to disassemble. For users who do not need the corresponding functions, the functional modules increase the cost of purchasing the air conditioner indoor unit. For users who need the corresponding functions, the maintenance or replacement of the functional modules is also difficult. Utility Model Content

[0004] One aspect of the utility model aims to provide an air conditioner indoor unit with a detachable functional module.

[0005] A further object of one aspect of the present invention is to improve the connection structure between the functional module and the indoor unit body.

[0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide an air conditioner that solves the above-mentioned problems.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides an air conditioner indoor unit with a detachable functional module. The air conditioner indoor unit includes an indoor unit body and the functional module.

[0008] The functional module is detachably arranged inside the indoor unit body and comprises a module body and a connecting piece. The connecting piece is arranged on the module body and is fixed to the indoor unit body by magnetic attraction.

[0009] Optionally, the connecting piece is made of metal. The indoor unit body includes a magnetic element, and the magnetic element is fixed to the connecting piece by magnetic attraction.

[0010] Optionally, the indoor unit body further includes a shell and a mounting groove.

[0011] The mounting groove is arranged inside the housing and forms a receiving cavity with an upward opening. The magnetic attraction member is fixed on the side wall of the mounting groove; and the module body is arranged in the receiving cavity.

[0012] Optionally, the magnetic member is arranged on the outer surface of the side wall, and the connecting member includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion.

[0013] The first connecting portion is detachably connected and fixed to the module body. The second connecting portion extends from the side edge of the first connecting portion close to the side wall to the outer surface of the side wall and is in contact with at least a portion of the outer surface of the magnetic attraction component.

[0014] Optionally, the top surface of the module body is higher than the side walls.

[0015] The first connection part is connected and fixed to the top surface of the module body, and the side edge of the first connection part close to the side wall is located directly above the outer surface of the side wall. The second connection part has a vertical plate surface extending directly downward from the side edge of the first connection part.

[0016] Optionally, the module body is spaced apart from the inner surface of the side wall.

[0017] A plurality of positioning piles are formed on the side wall, extending laterally and protruding from the outer surface of the side wall. A plurality of positioning holes are opened on the surface of the second connecting part. The shape and position of each positioning hole correspond to a positioning pile, so that each positioning pile is configured to be inserted into a positioning hole to fix the connecting piece.

[0018] Optionally, the connecting part is a metal sheet metal part.

[0019] Optionally, the module body is a water pump.

[0020] The indoor unit body also includes an evaporator and a water guide groove.

[0021] The water channel is located directly below the bottom of the evaporator to receive condensed water from the evaporator. A drain hole is provided in the water channel to drain the condensed water; the drain hole is located directly above the mounting slot.

[0022] Optionally, the indoor unit body further includes a front panel, which is detachably arranged on the front side of the shell.

[0023] The side wall is the front side wall of the installation groove facing the front panel.

[0024] According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides an air conditioner.

[0025] The air conditioner includes any one of the above-mentioned air conditioner indoor units.

[0026] The air conditioner indoor unit of the present invention comprises an indoor unit body and a functional module. The functional module is detachably mounted within the indoor unit body and comprises a module body and a connector. The connector is mounted on the module body and magnetically secured to the indoor unit body. The air conditioner indoor unit of the present invention secures the functional module within the indoor unit body through magnetic attachment, facilitating removal of the functional module.

[0027] Furthermore, the indoor unit of the air conditioner of the present invention is provided with a connecting piece of metal sheet metal, so that the connecting piece is magnetically fixed to the magnetic part on the mounting groove of the indoor unit body, and by improving the connection structure between the connecting piece and the mounting groove, the fixing effect of the functional module and the mounting groove is better and easier to disassemble.

[0028] Based on the following detailed description of some specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0030] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner indoor unit according to one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic perspective view of part A of the indoor unit of the air conditioner shown;

[0032] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic exploded view of a portion of the structure of an indoor unit of an air conditioner is shown;

[0033] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of part B of the indoor unit of the air conditioner is shown;

[0034] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the connecting parts of the indoor unit of the air conditioner shown;

[0035] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] In the description of this embodiment, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0037] The terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the quantity of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the term "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features, or one or more of the features.

[0038] In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically limited. When a feature "includes or contains" one or more of the features it covers, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and other features may be further included.

[0039] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connect," "fixed," "coupled," and the like should be interpreted broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed or detachable connections, or integration; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. A person of ordinary skill in the art should be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0040] Furthermore, in the description of this embodiment, a first feature being “above” or “below” a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact via another feature therebetween.

[0041] That is, in the description of this embodiment, the phrase "above," "above," and "above" a first feature of a second feature includes the phrase "the first feature is directly above or obliquely above" the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The phrase "below," "below," or "below" a first feature of a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0042] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical terms and scientific terms) used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention have the same meaning as commonly understood by ordinary technicians in the technical field to which this application belongs.

[0043] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner indoor unit 20 according to one embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 1 is a schematic perspective view of portion A of the indoor unit 20 of the air conditioner.

[0044] refer to Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides an air conditioner indoor unit 20 with a detachable functional module 40, and the air conditioner indoor unit 20 includes an indoor unit body 30 and a functional module 40. Figure 2 As shown, the functional module 40 is detachably disposed inside the indoor unit body 30 and includes a module body 41 and a connector 42. The connector 42 is disposed on the module body 41 and is fixed to the indoor unit body 30 by magnetic attraction.

[0045] The air conditioner indoor unit 20 of this embodiment fixes the functional module 40 inside the indoor unit body 30 by magnetic fixation, replacing traditional fixing methods such as screw fixation. No additional tools are required to remove the functional module 40, so the functional module 40 is easy to remove in operation.

[0046] The indoor unit body 30 of this embodiment can independently possess all the necessary structures and functions of a conventional indoor unit. That is, even if the functional module 40 is not operating or the air conditioner indoor unit 20 is not equipped with the functional module 40, the indoor unit body 30 can still provide some or all of the functions of a conventional indoor unit, including air supply, vertical or horizontal air swing, cooling, heating, and dehumidification. It will be understood that the indoor unit body 30 has corresponding structures and components corresponding to these functions.

[0047] In particular, the functional module 40 of the air conditioner indoor unit 20 of this embodiment can be used as an optional module for the air conditioner indoor unit 20. Users can choose to purchase only the indoor unit body 30 portion of the air conditioner indoor unit 20 at a relatively low price and decide whether to purchase and use the functional module 40 separately. Of course, users can also choose to purchase the complete air conditioner indoor unit 20, which includes the indoor unit body 30 and the functional module 40, at full price. The functional module 40 can be pre-installed in the indoor unit body 30 at the factory, or it can be shipped separately from the indoor unit body 30 and installed by the user or installer after the sale. Therefore, the air conditioner indoor unit 20 of this embodiment not only meets the needs of some users for the use of the air conditioner indoor unit 20 with rich functions, but also, through a modular design, makes the functional module 40 an optional option that is easy to disassemble and install, reducing the purchase cost for users who do not need the functional module 40.

[0048] The functional module 40 described in this embodiment can be a fresh air module for blowing fresh air from the outdoors, or a water pump module for pumping water to provide a humidification function or to transport condensed water generated by the air conditioner indoor unit 20 away from the air conditioner indoor unit 20, or a functional module 40 with other functions, which are not listed here one by one.

[0049] In some optional embodiments, the connecting member 42 is made of metal. The indoor unit body 30 includes a magnetic member 33 , which is fixed to the connecting member 42 by magnetic attraction.

[0050] The module body 41 of the functional module 40 typically requires power to operate and may have a metal housing or internal metal components. It may also contain components such as a motor that are susceptible to magnetic fields. In this embodiment, the connector 42 is made of metal and is magnetically connected to the magnetic component 33 of the indoor unit body 30 via the metal connector 42. This eliminates direct contact between the module body 41 and the magnetic component 33, thereby reducing or even eliminating the effects of magnetic fields on the module body 41.

[0051] In addition to securing the module body 41, the connector 42 also provides positioning and protection. By designing the connection structure between the functional module 40 and the connector 42, the same connector 42 of the air conditioner indoor unit 20 of this embodiment can be installed on multiple functional modules 40 of varying shapes and functions, potentially varying in size and height. By providing the connector 42 to secure the module body 41 within the indoor unit body 30, the size and position of the functional module 40 within the indoor unit body 30 can be effectively defined, facilitating the modular design of the air conditioner indoor unit 20.

[0052] In some optional embodiments, the indoor unit body 30 further includes a housing 31 and a mounting slot 32. The mounting slot 32 is disposed within the housing 31 and defines an upwardly opening accommodating cavity. A magnetic member 33 is secured to a sidewall 321 of the mounting slot 32. The module body 41 is disposed within the accommodating cavity.

[0053] refer to Figure 1 As shown, the housing 31 is the outer shell of the air conditioner indoor unit 20, the mounting slot 32 is fixedly disposed within the housing 31, and the magnetic member 33 is fixedly disposed on the sidewall 321 of the mounting slot 32. The module body 41 is disposed within the accommodating cavity, but it does not need to be directly fixed to the mounting slot 32 via a specific connection structure. That is, the module body 41 can be indirectly fixed to the mounting slot 32 only via the connection member 42. However, the module body 41 can be placed on and supported by the bottom surface of the accommodating cavity.

[0054] Figure 3 yes Figure 1A schematic exploded view of a portion of the structure of the air conditioner indoor unit 20 is shown; Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of part B of the air conditioner indoor unit 20 is shown; Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the connecting member 42 of the indoor unit 20 of the air conditioner.

[0055] In some optional embodiments, the magnetic member 33 is disposed on the outer surface of the side wall 321, and the connector 42 includes a first connector portion 421 and a second connector portion 422. The first connector portion 421 is detachably connected and fixed to the module body 41. The second connector portion 422 extends from the side edge of the first connector portion 421 near the side wall 321 toward the outer surface of the side wall 321 and abuts against at least a portion of the outer surface of the magnetic member 33.

[0056] Figure 3 The figure shows the functional module 40 as a whole and the mounting slot 32 and magnetic member 33 of the indoor unit body 30. Figure 3 It can be seen that Figure 3 The functional module 40 of the illustrated embodiment includes, in addition to the connecting member 42 and the module body 41, a plurality of screws 43 for connecting the connecting member 42 and the module body 41. Figure 5 As shown, a plurality of screw holes 42B are formed on the first connecting portion 421 of the connecting member 42 , and screws 43 pass through the screw holes 42B to connect and fix the connecting member 42 to the module body 41 .

[0057] Because the thickness of the connecting member 42 may be relatively thin, the threads formed on the circumference of the screws 43 make it difficult to effectively secure the connecting member 42 in the radial direction. In some optional embodiments, the functional module 40 further includes washers 44 corresponding in number to the number of screws 43. Each washer 44 is generally cylindrical and has a through hole formed in the axial direction. After the washer 44 is installed in a screw hole 42B, the screw 43 is then inserted into the washer 44 and fastened to the module body 41.

[0058] In this embodiment, the outer side wall 321 of the gasket 44 abuts the screw hole 42B, and the inner side wall 321 abuts the screw 43, thereby fixing the position of the screw 43 and the connecting member 42. To enable the gasket 44 to be fixed to the connecting member 42, in some optional embodiments, a groove is formed along the circumferential direction on the outer side wall 321 of the gasket 44, so that the axial cross-section of the gasket 44 is in the shape of an "I". The shape of each screw hole 42B on the first connecting portion 421 is configured so that the gasket 44 can be inserted into the screw hole 42B in a direction parallel to the screw hole 42B, and the edge of the screw hole 42B is engaged with the groove on the outer side wall 321 of the gasket 44, thereby fixing the gasket 44 to the connecting member 42.

[0059] The "multiple" mentioned in this embodiment refers to two or more, that is, the connecting member 42 and the module body 41 can be connected by two or more screws 43. Generally, the connection is achieved by three screws 43 whose fixed positions are not on the same straight line to ensure that the connecting member 42 and the module body 41 are firmly connected.

[0060] In addition to being fixed by screws 43 , in some optional embodiments, the connector 42 and the module body 41 may also be fixed by forming a snap-fit structure with matching shapes, or may be fixed in other ways, which are not listed here one by one.

[0061] refer to Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the outer surface of the side wall 321 of the mounting slot 32 defines an assembly hole 32A for securing the magnetic member 33. The magnetic member 33 should generally be secured within the assembly hole 32A in a manner that prevents removal. For example, the magnetic member 33 may be secured within the assembly hole 32A by having a shape that fully matches the assembly hole 32A, or it may be bonded within the assembly hole 32A using glue or other materials.

[0062] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the side wall 321 of the mounting slot 32 described in any embodiment of the present invention refers to the side wall 321 on which the magnetic element 33 is provided, rather than any other wall surface other than the bottom wall on which the magnetic element 33 is not provided.

[0063] The magnetic member 33 of this embodiment is arranged on the outer surface of the side wall 321 of the installation groove 32, and the second connecting portion 422 of the connecting member 42 is in contact with at least part of the exposed outer surface of the magnetic member 33. When the functional module 40 needs to be removed, the functional module 40 is removed by pulling it outward. The direction of force applied by the user or installer is basically consistent with the removal direction of the functional module 40, so it is more convenient to operate.

[0064] On the contrary, although in some optional embodiments, the magnetic component 33 can also be set on the inner surface of the side wall 321 of the installation groove 32, if the functional module 40 is removed, since the second connecting portion 422 of the connecting component 42 is also located on the inner side of the installation groove 32, it is necessary to push inward or pull upward to separate the connecting component 42 from the magnetic component 33, which is more laborious in operation.

[0065] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the second connecting portion 422 is directly attached to the outer surface of the magnetic member 33, rather than separated by the sidewall 321 of the mounting slot 32, in order to fully utilize the magnetic force of the magnetic member 33 and better secure the connecting member 42 by magnetic attraction. If the second connecting portion 422 and the magnetic member 33 were separated by the sidewall 321 of the mounting slot 32, a stronger magnetic member 33 would be required to provide the same magnetic attraction force to maintain the securing effect on the connecting member 42. This would increase costs, and the stronger magnetic field could affect the normal operation of the module body 41 and, more importantly, the indoor unit body 30.

[0066] In some optional embodiments, the top surface of the module body 41 is higher than the side wall 321. The first connecting portion 421 is connected and fixed to the top surface of the module body 41, and the side edge of the first connecting portion 421 close to the side wall 321 is located directly above the outer surface of the side wall 321. The second connecting portion 422 has a vertical plate surface extending from the side edge of the first connecting portion 421 to directly below.

[0067] refer to Figure 2 As shown, the height of the module body 41 of this embodiment is higher than the accommodating cavity of the mounting groove 32, so the connecting member 42 only needs to be as Figure 5 The L-shaped bend is formed as shown to achieve the connection and fixation of the first connecting portion 421 with the top of the module body 41, and the second connecting portion 422 extends downward and is magnetically fixed to the magnetic member 33. The first connecting portion 421 extends horizontally as a whole, but its shape can be adapted to the shape of the top surface of the module body 41, that is, Figure 5 As shown, there may be bends.

[0068] In some optional embodiments, the connecting member 42 is a metal sheet.

[0069] The connecting member 42 of this embodiment can be made of a flat metal plate through sheet metal processing, so the first connecting portion 421 and the second connecting portion 422 are formed as one piece, which is stronger and more durable.

[0070] In some optional embodiments, the module body 41 is spaced apart from the inner surface of the side wall 321. A plurality of positioning stakes 322 are formed on the side wall 321, extending laterally and protruding from the outer surface of the side wall 321. A plurality of positioning holes 42A are defined on the surface of the second connecting portion 422. The shape and position of each positioning hole 42A correspond to a positioning stake 322, so that each positioning stake 322 is configured to be inserted into a positioning hole 42A to secure the connector 42.

[0071] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, in this embodiment, a plurality of positioning pegs 322 are formed on the sidewall 321 of the mounting slot 32, and a plurality of positioning holes 42A are correspondingly formed on the surface of the second connecting portion 422 of the connector 42. When the functional module 40 is installed in the indoor unit body 30, the magnetic member 33 provides a magnetic attraction to the second connecting portion 422 of the connector 42, magnetically securing the magnetic member 33 to the surface of the sidewall 321 of the mounting slot 32. The positioning pegs 322 are simultaneously inserted into the positioning holes 42A to prevent the second connecting portion 422 from sliding relative to the surface of the sidewall 321. The direction of the magnetic attraction provided by the magnetic member 33 is the same as the direction of movement of the second connecting portion 422 when the positioning pegs 322 are inserted into the positioning holes 42A, thereby securing the connector 42 relative to the mounting slot 32 and preventing it from moving.

[0072] The number of positioning stakes 322 can generally be two. In combination with the magnetic member 33, the two positioning stakes 322 can prevent the second connecting portion 422 from moving, while if there is only one positioning stake 322, it cannot prevent the second connecting portion 422 from rotating. Of course, the number of positioning stakes 322 can also be three or more.

[0073] In this embodiment, since positioning posts 322 are formed on the mounting slot 32, the functional module 40 needs to be able to move forward and backward relative to the sidewall 321 of the mounting slot 32 during removal to separate the positioning posts 322 from the positioning holes 42A. Therefore, in this embodiment, the module body 41 is spaced apart from the inner surface of the sidewall 321. The width of the spacing should be greater than the length of the positioning posts 322 to facilitate removal of the functional module 40.

[0074] In some optional embodiments, the module body 41 is a water pump. The indoor unit body 30 also includes an evaporator and a water channel 34. The water channel 34 is located directly below the bottom of the evaporator and is used to collect condensed water from the evaporator. A drain hole is defined within the water channel 34 for draining the condensed water; the drain hole is located directly above the mounting slot 32.

[0075] In this embodiment, the functional module 40 can be a water pump module used to pump water to provide humidification or to transport condensed water generated by the air conditioner indoor unit 20 away from the air conditioner indoor unit 20. The module body 41 is a water pump. If the functional module 40 is used to provide humidification, the mounting slot 32 can serve as a water reservoir to hold clean water. The water pump pumps the water in the reservoir into the air supply duct of the indoor unit body 30 to increase the humidity of the airflow blown by the air conditioner indoor unit 20. A nozzle can be installed inside the indoor unit body 30 to form a mist of water pumped by the water pump, which is easily carried by the airflow.

[0076] In the case where the functional module 40 is used to transport the condensed water generated by the air conditioner indoor unit 20 away from the air conditioner indoor unit 20, the mounting groove 32 can be used as a water storage tank and collect the condensed water from the evaporator. The evaporator is part of the indoor unit body 30, but is not shown in the figure. Figure 2 As shown, the indoor unit body 30 also includes a water guide groove 34, which extends along the bottom end of the evaporator and receives condensed water from the evaporator directly below the bottom end of the evaporator. The condensed water can be discharged into the installation groove 32 through the drainage hole opened in the water guide groove 34.

[0077] Traditional indoor units require a drainpipe extending diagonally downward to the outside to drain condensed water, allowing the condensed water to flow out under its own gravity. In this embodiment, the air conditioner indoor unit 20 is equipped with a water pump module to actively drain the condensed water collected in the mounting groove 32. This eliminates any restrictions on the placement of the drainpipe, freeing the user from any drainage requirements. The installation location of the air conditioner indoor unit 20 is no longer limited to high places or locations close to the outside, making it more convenient for users to arrange their homes.

[0078] At the same time, even when the drain hole is directly connected to the drain pipe, the installation groove 32 can be used to receive condensed water that may leak from the drain hole, thereby avoiding contamination of the interior of the indoor unit body 30 .

[0079] In some optional embodiments, the indoor unit body 30 further includes a front panel 35 detachably disposed on the front side of the housing 31 . The side wall 321 is a front side wall 321 of the mounting groove 32 facing the front panel 35 .

[0080] refer to Figure 1 As shown, the indoor unit body 30 of this embodiment further includes a front panel 35 detachably mounted on the front side of the housing 31, and the side wall 321 of the mounting groove 32 is the front side wall 321 of the mounting groove 32 directly facing the front panel 35. In the air conditioner indoor unit 20 of this embodiment, after the front panel 35 is removed from the housing 31, the functional module 40 can be directly exposed at the opening on the front side of the housing 31, thereby facilitating the removal of the functional module 40.

[0081] In some optional embodiments, the air conditioner indoor unit 20 may be a built-in unit for installation in a cabinet. Cabinets typically only have a forward opening, with the upper, lower, left, right, and rear sides all closed. Therefore, the air inlet and outlet of the air conditioner indoor unit 20 in this embodiment can be simultaneously located on the front panel 35. To prevent dust from entering and closing the air inlet and outlet when the air conditioner indoor unit 20 is not in use, an openable and closable air inlet baffle 37 can be provided at the air inlet, and an openable and closable air outlet baffle 36 can be provided at the air outlet to guide the outgoing airflow.

[0082] Among them, the air inlet baffle 37 can be rotatably fixedly connected to the front panel 35, while the air outlet baffle 36 may not have a direct connection with the front panel 35, but is connected to other structures including the air supply duct, so as to facilitate the detachable setting of the air inlet baffle 37.

[0083] Figure 6 1 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0084] The air conditioner 10 of this embodiment includes an indoor unit 20, an outdoor unit, and a refrigerant pipeline connecting the two. The compressor, condenser, and throttling device in the outdoor unit are connected to the evaporator in the indoor unit 20 via the refrigerant pipeline. Together with other necessary components, they form the refrigeration cycle system of the air conditioner 10. The indoor unit 20 can both cool and blow cooling air, and also has a heating function and blows heating air.

[0085] The air conditioner indoor unit 20 of this embodiment, as the indoor portion of the air conditioner 10, can, in addition to cooling and heating functions, also have additional functions such as dehumidification, humidification, air purification, and fresh air introduction for the indoor environment. These functions can be achieved by cooperating with the functional module 40 or solely by relying on the functions of the indoor unit body 30.

[0086] The air conditioner indoor unit 20 of this embodiment has both the air inlet and the air outlet disposed on the front panel 35, thereby allowing air to enter and exit the air conditioner indoor unit 20 simultaneously from the front side. Therefore, the air conditioner indoor unit 20 is particularly suitable for being embedded in a cabinet, i.e., used as an embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20. However, it will be understood that the arrangement of the indoor unit body 30 and the functional module 40 of the air conditioner indoor unit 20 of this embodiment can also be used in other wall-mounted air conditioner indoor units 20, cabinet-type air conditioner indoor units 20, or even other types of air conditioner indoor units 20.

[0087] In the embodiment where the air conditioner indoor unit 20 is a built-in air conditioner indoor unit 20, the cabinet used to house the air conditioner indoor unit 20 can be any of a variety of cabinets. The present invention does not limit the specific use of the cabinet. For example, the cabinet can be used for household purposes, specifically in a kitchen, bathroom, living room, or bedroom. For example, the cabinet can be placed in a kitchen to house the air conditioner indoor unit 20.

[0088] At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that, although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications consistent with the principles of the present invention can be directly determined or deduced from the contents disclosed herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and deemed to cover all such other variations or modifications.

[0089] In the description of the present embodiment, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, devices, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the exemplary expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, devices, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

Claims

1. An air conditioner indoor unit with a detachable functional module, characterized in that include: Indoor unit body; as well as A functional module is detachably arranged inside the indoor unit body; The functional modules include: Module body; as well as The connecting piece is arranged on the module body and is fixed to the indoor unit body by magnetic attraction.

2. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting piece is made of metal; The indoor unit body comprises: The magnetic member is fixed to the connecting member by magnetic attraction.

3. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The indoor unit body further includes: a housing; and A mounting groove is provided inside the housing and forms a receiving cavity with an upward opening; and the magnetic attraction member is fixed on a side wall of the mounting groove; The module body is disposed in the accommodating cavity.

4. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 3, characterized in that: The magnetic attraction member is arranged on the outer surface of the side wall; and The connecting piece includes: a first connecting portion, detachably connected and fixed to the module body; and The second connecting portion extends from the side edge of the first connecting portion close to the side wall toward the outer surface of the side wall and is in contact with at least a portion of the outer surface of the magnetic element.

5. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top surface of the module body is higher than the side wall; and The first connecting portion is connected and fixed to the top surface of the module body, and the side edge of the first connecting portion close to the side wall is located directly above the outer surface of the side wall; The second connecting portion has a vertical plate surface extending downward from a side edge of the first connecting portion.

6. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: The module body is spaced apart from the inner surface of the side wall; and The side wall is formed with a plurality of positioning piles extending in the transverse direction and protruding from the outer surface of the side wall; A plurality of positioning holes are formed on the surface of the second connecting portion. The shape and position of each positioning hole correspond to a positioning pile, so that each positioning pile is configured to be inserted into a positioning hole to fix the connecting member.

7. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting piece is a metal sheet.

8. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 3, characterized in that: The module body is a water pump; The indoor unit body further includes: evaporator; and A water guide trough is provided directly below the bottom end of the evaporator and is used to receive condensed water from the evaporator; A drainage hole is provided in the water guide groove for draining condensed water in the water guide groove; the drainage hole is located directly above the mounting groove.

9. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 3, characterized in that: The indoor unit body further includes: a front panel, detachably disposed on the front side of the housing; The side wall is a front side wall of the installation slot facing the front panel.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that include: The air conditioner indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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