Air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of air conditioning, and particularly provides an air conditioner. The utility model aims to solve the problem that the panel of the existing air conditioner is difficult to disassemble. Therefore, the air conditioner comprises a machine body, a panel, a connecting component and a locking component. One of the machine body and the panel is rotatably connected with the connecting component, and the other one of the machine body and the panel is connected with the connecting component in an inserted mode. A locking member mounted to the other one of the fuselage and the panel, the locking member configured to be switchable to a locked position to lock the connecting member to the other one; the locking member is further configured to be shiftable to an unlocked position to unlock the connecting member to allow the connecting member to be separated from the other. The air conditioner provided by the utility model overcomes the technical problems.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of air conditioning, and specifically provides an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] Existing air conditioners generally have a panel, which can not only beautify the appearance of the air conditioner, but also allow users to clean the filter in the air conditioner or disinfect the interior of the air conditioner by opening the panel.

[0003] However, after the panel of the existing air conditioner is opened, the operating space provided to the user is limited. Therefore, when the air conditioner is deep cleaned or deep sterilized, it is often necessary to disassemble the entire panel to provide more operating space for the user.

[0004] However, the panel of the existing air conditioner is difficult to disassemble and often requires professional personnel and tools such as screwdrivers to disassemble it, which is not only expensive but also inconvenient to operate. Utility Model Content

[0005] One purpose of the utility model is to solve the problem that the panel of the existing air conditioner is difficult to disassemble.

[0006] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides an air conditioner, comprising:

[0007] body;

[0008] panel;

[0009] a connecting member, wherein one of the body and the panel is rotatably connected to the connecting member, and the other of the body and the panel is plugged into the connecting member;

[0010] a locking member mounted to the other of the body and the panel, the locking member being configured to be shifted to a locked position to lock the connecting member to the other item; and the locking member being further configured to be shifted to an unlocked position to unlock the connecting member, thereby allowing the connecting member to be separated from the other item.

[0011] Optionally, the connecting member includes a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the fuselage and a plug-in structure plugged into the panel; the panel includes a plate body and a fixing seat arranged on the plate body, and the fixing seat is provided with a slot adapted to the plug-in structure.

[0012] Optionally, a locking hole is provided on the fixing seat, the locking hole extends from the outer side of the fixing seat to the slot, and an open slot section is formed on the side wall of the slot; the plug-in structure is provided with a locking groove aligned with the slot section in the assembled state; the locking member is rotatably installed in the locking hole, and at least a portion of the locking member located in the slot section is an eccentric structure, so that at least a portion of the eccentric structure is embedded in the slot section when the locking member is in the locked position, and the eccentric structure is disengaged from the slot section when the locking member is in the unlocked position.

[0013] Optionally, the cross-sections of the slot section, the locking slot and the eccentric structure are all semicircular.

[0014] Optionally, the locking member includes a handle; the plate body or the fixing seat is respectively provided with a clamping structure for clamping the handle on opposite sides of the locking hole to fix the locking member to the locking position or the unlocking position.

[0015] Optionally, the locking structure includes a card seat, a first card and a second card, and a card slot is formed between the card seat, the first card and the second card; the first card and the second card are arranged opposite to each other and the distance between them first decreases and then increases in the direction away from the card seat.

[0016] Optionally, the first card is located on a side of the card base away from the fixing base, and the second card is located on a side of the card base away from or close to the connecting member; and / or, both the first card and the second card are V-shaped structures.

[0017] Optionally, the connecting member also includes a connecting arm located between the rotating shaft and the plug-in structure; and / or, the fuselage includes a face frame, which is arranged on a side of the fuselage close to the panel; the face frame is provided with an avoidance hole for avoiding the connecting arm and the rotating shaft, and the face frame is provided with a rib on a side away from the panel, and the rib is provided with a connecting hole; and / or, the direction in which the plug-in structure is inserted into the slot is parallel to the axial direction of the rotating shaft, so that the connecting member can be removed from the fuselage and the panel at the same time toward the side away from the rotating shaft.

[0018] Optionally, the connecting members are respectively provided on opposite sides of the bottom of the panel; and / or, a return air outlet and an air supply outlet located at the bottom side of the return air outlet are provided on the front side of the fuselage, and the panel is used to open and cover the return air outlet; and / or, the air conditioner also includes a driving device for driving the panel to rotate.

[0019] Optionally, the air conditioner is a wall-mounted air conditioner, a built-in air conditioner or an integrated air conditioner.

[0020] Based on the foregoing description, those skilled in the art will understand that in the aforementioned technical solution of the present invention, by rotatably connecting one of the fuselage and the panel with the connecting member, the other of the fuselage and the panel is plugged into the connecting member, so that the connecting member can be used as an independent member to connect the fuselage and the panel, and the panel can be rotated relative to the fuselage. Compared with the traditional direct connection between the panel and the fuselage, the present invention reduces the complexity of the molds of the fuselage and the panel, thereby improving the yield rate of the fuselage and the panel. By installing a locking member on the other item and enabling the locking member to be transformed to a locked position, the connecting member can be locked to the other item; and by enabling the locking member to be transformed to an unlocked position, the connecting member can be unlocked, allowing the connecting member to be separated from the other item. Therefore, while enabling the panel to be rotated relative to the fuselage, the present invention also facilitates the disassembly of the panel.

[0021] Furthermore, a locking hole is provided on the fixing seat of the panel, and the locking hole is extended from the outside of the fixing seat to the slot to form a slot section with an opening on the side wall of the slot; a locking groove is provided on the plug-in structure to be aligned with the slot section; and the locking member is rotatably installed in the locking hole, and at least a portion of the locking member located in the slot section is an eccentric structure, so that at least a portion of the eccentric structure is embedded in the slot section when the locking member is in the locked position, thereby firmly locking the connecting member to the panel; and the eccentric structure is disengaged from the slot section when the locking member is in the unlocked position, so that the connecting member can be pulled out of the panel.

[0022] Furthermore, a handle is provided on the locking member, and a snap-fit structure is provided on the plate or mounting base to secure the locking member in a locked or unlocked position, thereby preventing the locking member from rotating. This is particularly effective in preventing the locking member from rotating during operation of the air conditioner, thereby unlocking the connecting member and disengaging the panel, thereby preventing the panel from falling off during operation. The handle also facilitates the operator's rotation of the locking member, thereby rotating it to the locked or unlocked position.

[0023] Furthermore, by making the distance between the first card and the second card of the snap-fit structure first smaller and then larger in the direction away from the card seat, while ensuring that the snap-fit structure can clamp the handle, it is also convenient for the operator to embed the handle into the card slot of the snap-fit structure, and convenient for the operator to remove the handle from the card slot.

[0024] Furthermore, by positioning the first card on the side of the card holder away from the fixed base, and positioning the second card on the side of the card holder away from or closer to the connecting member, the handle, when inserted into the card slot, can abut against the card holder without impacting the first and second cards. Because the structural strength of the card holder is greater than that of the first and second cards, this arrangement of the first and second cards prevents the handle from impacting the first and second cards, potentially causing them to break or fracture, thereby ensuring the usability of the engaging structure.

[0025] Other beneficial effects of the present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can more clearly understand the improved purposes, features and advantages of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, some embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that the same reference numerals in different drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts; the drawings of the present invention are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 is an axonometric view of an air conditioner in some embodiments of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A side front plan view of the front part of the central air conditioner;

[0029] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Structural exploded view of the middle panel, face frame and connecting components;

[0030] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Side and rear view of the front of the central air conditioner;

[0031] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Structural exploded view of the middle panel, face frame and connecting components;

[0032] Figure 6 yes Figures 1 to 5 Side front view of the middle panel;

[0033] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Cross-sectional view of the middle panel along the AA direction;

[0034] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 Cross-sectional view of the middle panel along the BB direction;

[0035] Figure 9 yes Figures 1 to 8a first exploded view of the middle panel, the connecting member and the locking member;

[0036] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Cross-sectional view along CC direction;

[0037] Figure 11 yes Figures 1 to 8 a second exploded view of the middle panel, the connecting member, and the locking member;

[0038] Figure 12 yes Figures 1 to 8 a side and rear plan view of the middle panel, connecting member and locking member;

[0039] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 Enlarged view of the middle D portion (locking member locking the connecting member);

[0040] Figure 14 yes Figure 13 Cross-sectional view along EE direction;

[0041] Figure 15 yes Figure 12 Enlarged view of portion D in the middle (the locking member releases the locking of the connecting member);

[0042] Figure 16 yes Figure 15 Cross-sectional view along EE direction;

[0043] Figure 17 yes Figure 12 Enlarged view of section D in the middle (connecting member separated from the panel);

[0044] Figure 18 yes Figure 17 Cross-sectional view along EE direction.

[0045] Description of reference numerals:

[0046] 001. Air conditioner;

[0047] 100, fuselage; 101, return air vent; 102, air supply vent; 110, face frame; 111, avoidance hole; 112, rib; 1121, connection hole;

[0048] 200, panel; 210, plate body; 220, fixing seat; 221, slot; 222, locking hole; 2221, slot section; 230, engaging structure; 231, card seat; 232, first card; 233, second card; 2301, card slot;

[0049] 300, connecting member; 310, rotating shaft; 320, plug-in structure; 321, locking slot; 330, connecting arm;

[0050] 400, locking member; 410, eccentric structure; 420, handle;

[0051] 500. Driving device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0052] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments described below are only a portion of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments of the present invention. These embodiments are intended to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Based on the embodiments provided by the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should still fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0053] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "top," "bottom," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. This is merely for ease of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or element described must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be understood as limiting the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0054] Furthermore, it should be noted that in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect", and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or a communication between the two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances. For example, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", and "fix", unless otherwise specified, can specifically refer to any feasible connection form such as bolt connection, screw connection, welding, plug-in connection, riveting, welding, and clamping.

[0055] In addition, it should be noted that in the description of the present invention, the terms "cold" and "heat" are two descriptions of the same physical state. That is, the higher the "cold" of a certain target object (such as an evaporator, air, condenser, etc.), the lower the "heat" it has, and the lower the "cold" it has, the higher the "heat" it has. When a certain target object absorbs "cold", it will release "heat", and when it releases "cold", it will absorb "heat". A certain target object stores "cold" or "heat" in order to maintain the current temperature of the target object. "Refrigeration" and "heat absorption" are two descriptions of the same physical phenomenon, that is, a certain target object (such as an evaporator) will absorb heat while cooling.

[0056] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, an air conditioner 001 includes a body 100, a panel 200, a connecting member 300, and a locking member 400. One of the body 100 and the panel 200 is rotatably connected to the connecting member 300, and the other of the body 100 and the panel 200 is plugged into the connecting member 300. The locking member 400 is mounted on the other of the body 100 and the panel 200. The locking member 400 is configured to be able to be transformed into a locked position to lock the connecting member 300 to the other; the locking member 400 is also configured to be able to be transformed into an unlocked position to unlock the connecting member 300, thereby allowing the connecting member 300 to be separated from the other.

[0057] It is understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention enables one of the body 100 and the panel 200 to be rotatably connected to the connecting member 300, and enables the other of the body 100 and the panel 200 to be plugged into the connecting member 300, so that the connecting member 300 can be used as an independent component to connect the body 100 and the panel 200, and enables the panel 200 to rotate relative to the body 100. Compared with the traditional direct connection between the panel 200 and the body 100, the present invention reduces the complexity of the mold of the body 100 and the panel 200, thereby improving the yield rate of the body 100 and the panel 200. By installing a locking member 400 on the other item and enabling the locking member 400 to be transformed to a locked position (such as Figure 13 and Figure 14 ), capable of locking the connecting member 300 to another item; and enabling the locking member 400 to be transformed to an unlocked position (as Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown), the connecting member 300 can be unlocked, allowing the connecting member 300 to be separated from another item. Therefore, the present invention not only enables the panel 200 to rotate relative to the fuselage 100, but also facilitates the disassembly of the panel 200.

[0058] Continue reading Figure 1In some embodiments of the present invention, a return air vent 101 and an air supply vent 102 located at the bottom of the return air vent 101 are provided on the front side of the fuselage 100 , and the panel 200 is used to open and cover the return air vent 101 .

[0059] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that when the panel 200 opens the return air vent 101 , the air conditioner 001 can operate normally, blowing air from the air supply vent 102 and sucking air from the return air vent 101 .

[0060] Continue reading Figure 1 In some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting member 300 is arranged at the bottom of the panel 200 so that when the return air outlet 101 is opened, the panel 200 can separate the return air outlet 101 from the supply air outlet 102, thereby preventing the return air outlet 101 from attracting the air blown out from the supply air outlet 102 and affecting the cooling and heating effects of the air conditioner 001.

[0061] Alternatively, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may also, as needed, set the connecting member 300 on the top of the panel 200. However, in this case, the return air vent 101 may attract the air blown out from the air supply vent 102, affecting the cooling and heating effects of the air conditioner 001.

[0062] In addition, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may also dispose the return air vent 101 at the bottom side of the supply air vent 102 as needed, and may also dispose the connecting member 300 at the top of the panel 200 .

[0063] In some embodiments of the present invention, since the return air outlet 101 and the supply air outlet 102 of the air conditioner 001 are both arranged on the front side thereof, the air conditioner 001 can be embedded in a cabinet so that the air conditioner 001 is integrated with the home environment.

[0064] The cabinet body may be furniture such as a cupboard or a wardrobe that occupies a certain space, or it may be a cabinet body configured solely for the air conditioner 001 .

[0065] If the cabinet is configured solely for the air conditioner 001, the cabinet needs to be secured separately. For example, the cabinet can be placed separately on the ground or other objects with a certain load-bearing capacity, or mounted and secured to a wall. Furthermore, the air conditioner 001 can be placed directly within the cabinet and fixedly connected to the cabinet, for example, by bolts.

[0066] When the air conditioner 001 in some embodiments of the present invention can be embedded in a cabinet, and the cabinet can bear the weight of the air conditioner 001, the air conditioner 001 does not need to be fixed to the wall.

[0067] Of course, the air conditioner 001 can also be fixed to the wall according to the requirements of the construction party or the user.

[0068] That is, the air conditioner 001 in some embodiments of the present invention can be either a wall-mounted air conditioner or a built-in air conditioner.

[0069] It should be noted that Figure 1 The air conditioner 001 shown in FIG is an indoor unit of an air conditioner, which is used to heat or cool the air in the room, and is generally used together with an outdoor unit of an air conditioner.

[0070] Of course, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may also, as needed, set the air conditioner 001 of the present invention as an all-in-one air conditioner, and arrange an evaporator and a condenser therein at the same time, and allow it to be installed in a location or area such as a window that connects indoor and outdoor areas.

[0071] In other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may also, as needed, arrange the return air vent 101 on the top side of the body 100. When this type of air conditioner 001 is embedded, the return air vent 101 on the top side may be too close to the bottom wall of the embedded space, thereby affecting the return air effect.

[0072] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the body 100 includes a face frame 110, which is disposed on a side of the body 100 close to the panel 200. In addition, the return air vent 101 and the supply air vent 102 are both formed on the face frame 110. The connecting member 300 is also connected to the face frame 110.

[0073] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner 001 may further include a driving device 500 for driving the panel 200 to rotate, so that the air conditioner 001 can automatically open and close the panel 200, which is more intelligent.

[0074] The drive device 500 may be a linear drive device 500 .

[0075] For example, the linear drive device 500 may include a motor fixedly connected to the face frame 110, a gear fixedly connected to the motor, and a rack slidably connected to the face frame 110. The rack is meshed with the gear, and one end of the rack near the panel 200 is slidably connected to the panel 200.

[0076] When the motor rotates in the forward direction, the rack drives the panel 200 to open.

[0077] When the motor rotates in the reverse direction, the rack drives the panel 200 to close.

[0078] As a first example, the slidable connection between the rack and the panel 200 can be achieved by providing a slide groove or a slide rail having a slide groove on the panel 200. A slider that can swing or rotate relative to the rack is mounted on the end of the rack near the panel 200 and is embedded in the slide groove. The slide rail and the panel 200 are detachably connected by means of a snap or other means. Alternatively, the slider can slide out of the slide groove to separate from the slide groove.

[0079] As a second example, the slidable connection between the rack and the panel 200 can be achieved by providing a slide groove or a slide rail having a slide groove on the panel 200, and the end of the rack near the panel 200 is a spherical structure fixedly connected to the rack and engaged with the slide groove. The slide rail and the panel 200 are detachably connected by means of a snap or other means. Alternatively, the spherical structure can slide out of the slide groove to separate from the slide groove.

[0080] As a third example, the sliding connection between the rack and the panel 200 may be specifically that an iron bar is provided on the panel 200, and a magnet is installed at one end of the rack close to the panel 200, and the magnet is attracted to the iron bar.

[0081] like Figures 2 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, an avoidance hole 111 for avoiding the connecting member 300 is provided on the face frame 110, and a rib 112 is provided on the side of the face frame 110 away from the panel 200, and a connecting hole 1121 is provided on the rib 112, so that the connecting member 300 can be rotatably connected to the face frame 110 through the connecting hole 1121.

[0082] In addition, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may also omit the rib 112 as needed and form the connecting hole 1121 on the peripheral wall of the avoidance hole 111 .

[0083] like Figures 9 to 11 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting member 300 includes a rotating shaft 310 rotatably connected to the body 100, a plug-in structure 320 plugged into the panel 200, and a connecting arm 330 connecting the rotating shaft 310 and the plug-in structure 320. The panel 200 includes a plate body 210 and a fixing seat 220 disposed on the plate body 210. The fixing seat 220 is provided with a slot 221 adapted to fit the plug-in structure 320.

[0084] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, the direction in which the plug-in structure 320 is inserted into the slot 221 can be parallel to the axial direction of the rotating shaft 310, so that the connecting member 300 can be removed from the fuselage 100 and the panel 200 simultaneously toward the side away from the rotating shaft 310.

[0085] from Figures 1 to 9As can be seen in some embodiments of the present invention, connecting members 300 are respectively provided on two opposite sides of the bottom of the panel 200 to correspond to the operator's hands and facilitate simultaneous operation.

[0086] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, the connecting arm 330 is intended to ensure a certain distance between the rotating shaft 310 and the plug-in structure 320 to ensure that the rotating shaft 310 can be inserted into the connecting hole 1121 on the face frame 110, and to ensure that the plug-in structure 320 is inserted into the slot 221 on the fixing seat 220.

[0087] like Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the rotating shaft 310 is arranged at one end of the connecting arm 330, the plug-in structure 320 is arranged at the other end of the connecting arm 330, and the connecting arm 330 is arranged to be C-shaped, so as to make the structure of the connecting member 300 more compact and avoid interference between the connecting member 300 and the face frame 110 of the fuselage 100.

[0088] In other embodiments of the present invention, on the premise that the rotating shaft 310 can be inserted into the connecting hole 1121 on the face frame 110 and the plug-in structure 320 is ensured to be inserted into the slot 221 on the fixing seat 220, those skilled in the art may also omit the provision of the connecting arm 330 as needed and directly connect the rotating shaft 310 and the plug-in structure 320 together.

[0089] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, a locking hole 222 is provided on the fixing base 220 . The locking hole 222 extends from the outer side of the fixing base 220 to the slot 221 , and an open slot section 2221 is formed on the side wall of the slot 221 .

[0090] like Figures 9 to 14 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the plug-in structure 320 is provided with a locking groove 321 which is aligned with the slot section 2221 in the assembled state.

[0091] like Figures 12 to 16 As shown, the locking member 400 is rotatably mounted in the locking hole 222, and at least a portion of the locking member 400 located in the slot section 2221 is an eccentric structure 410, so that at least a portion of the eccentric structure 410 is in the locked position (such as Figure 13 and Figure 14 The eccentric structure 410 can also make the eccentric structure 410 be inserted into the slot section 2221 when the locking member 400 is in the unlocked position (as shown). Figure 15 and Figure 16As shown in FIG. 2 ), the connecting member 300 is disengaged from the slot section 2221, thereby enabling the connecting member 300 to be pulled off from the panel 200 (as shown in FIG. Figure 17 and Figure 18 shown).

[0092] from Figure 9 、 Figure 11 、 Figure 14 、 Figure 16 and Figure 18 It can be seen that in some embodiments of the present invention, the cross-sections of the slot section 2221, the locking groove 321 and the eccentric structure 410 are all semicircular, so as to facilitate the processing of the slot section 2221 and the locking groove 321, and enable the eccentric structure 410 to be completely fitted with the peripheral wall of the locking groove 321, so that there is sufficient contact area between the eccentric structure 410 and the peripheral wall of the locking groove 321, thereby dispersing the pressure between the connecting member 300 and the locking member 400, and avoiding large wear or breakage between the connecting member 300 and the locking member 400 due to excessive local pressure.

[0093] like Figure 9 、 Figure 11 、 Figure 13 、 Figure 15 and Figure 17 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the locking member 400 includes a handle 420 , so that an operator can rotate the locking member 400 through the handle 420 .

[0094] Continue reading Figure 9 、 Figure 11 、 Figure 13 、 Figure 15 and Figure 17 In some embodiments of the present invention, the fixing seat 220 may further be provided with a snap-fit structure 230 on opposite sides of the locking hole 222 for clamping the handle 420 to fix the locking member 400 to the locking position (such as Figure 13 as shown) or unlocked position (as shown Figure 15 shown).

[0095] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the engaging structure 230 prevents the locking member 400 from rotating. Specifically, it prevents the locking member 400 from rotating during operation of the air conditioner 001, thereby unlocking the connecting member 300 and disengaging the panel 200, thereby preventing the panel 200 from falling off during operation of the air conditioner 001. Furthermore, the provision of the handle 420 facilitates the operator in rotating the locking member 400 from the locked position to the unlocked position, and vice versa.

[0096] In addition, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may also dispose the engaging structure 230 on the plate 210 as needed.

[0097] like Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the engaging structure 230 includes a card seat 231, a first card 232, and a second card 233. A card slot 2301 is formed between the card seat 231, the first card 232, and the second card 233. The first card 232 and the second card 233 are arranged opposite each other, and the distance between them first decreases and then increases as they move away from the card seat 231.

[0098] Optionally, the first card 232 and the second card 233 are both V-shaped structures. Alternatively, those skilled in the art may also configure the first card 232 and / or the second card 233 to be an arc structure or any other feasible structure as needed.

[0099] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that by making the distance between the first card 232 and the second card 233 of the snap-fit structure 230 first smaller and then larger in the direction away from the card seat 231, while ensuring that the snap-fit structure 230 can clamp the handle 420, it also facilitates the operator to embed the handle 420 into the card slot 2301 of the snap-fit structure 230, and facilitates the operator to remove the handle 420 from the card slot 2301.

[0100] like Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the first card 232 is located on a side of the card base 231 away from the fixing base 220 , and the second card 233 is located on a side of the card base 231 away from or close to the connecting member 300 .

[0101] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that by positioning the first card 232 on the side of the card holder 231 away from the fixing base 220, and positioning the second card 233 on the side of the card holder 231 away from or closer to the connecting member 300, the handle 420, when inserted into the card slot 2301, can abut against the card holder 231 without impacting the first card 232 and the second card 233. Because the structural strength of the card holder 231 is greater than that of the first card 232 and the second card 233, this arrangement of the first card 232 and the second card 233 prevents the handle 420 from impacting the first card 232 and the second card 233, which could cause the first card 232 and the second card 233 to break or shatter, thereby ensuring the usability of the engaging structure 230.

[0102] Refer to the following Figures 13 to 18 The following briefly describes the installation and disassembly of the frame 110 , the panel 200 , and the connecting member 300 .

[0103] When the panel 200 needs to be disassembled, the driving device 500 is first controlled to open the panel 200 (if there is no driving device 500, the panel 200 is opened manually). Then, the operator removes the locking member 400 from the Figure 13 and Figure 14 Turn to the locked position shown Figure 15 and Figure 16 The unlocked position shown in FIG. 4 shows the eccentric structure 410 and the handle 420 of the locking member 400 being moved from the Figure 13 and Figure 15 The upper engaging structure 230 shown in FIG. 1 moves to Figure 13 and Figure 15 Then, the connecting member 300 is pulled outwards to disengage the plug-in structure 320 from the fixing seat 220 on the panel 200 (as shown in FIG. Figure 17 and Figure 18 At the same time, the rotating shaft 310 of the connecting member 300 will also be pulled out from the connecting hole 1121 on the face frame 110. At this point, the face frame 110, the panel 200 and the connecting member 300 are disassembled.

[0104] When the panel 200 needs to be installed, first move the panel 200 close to the face frame 110, and pass the connecting member 300 through the avoidance hole 111 on the face frame 110 so that the shaft 310 is aligned with the connecting hole 1121. Then, move the plug-in structure 320 of the connecting member 300 from the face frame 110. Figure 17 and Figure 18 Move to the position shown Figure 15 and Figure 16 The position shown in FIG. 2 is shown in FIG. 2 and inserted into the slot 221 on the panel 200, thereby inserting the plug-in structure 320 into the slot 221 in the fixing seat 220. Finally, the locking member 400 is removed from the Figure 15 and Figure 16 Turn to the locked position shown Figure 13 and Figure 14 The unlocked position shown in FIG. 4 shows the eccentric structure 410 and the handle 420 of the locking member 400 being moved from the Figure 13 and Figure 15 The lower engaging structure 230 shown in FIG. 1 moves to Figure 13 and Figure 15 At the same time, the rotating shaft 310 of the connecting member 300 is also inserted into the connecting hole 1121 on the face frame 110. At this point, the installation of the panel 200 is completed.

[0105] It should be noted that the installation and removal of the face frame 110, the panel 200 and the connecting member 300 are not limited to the above steps, and the operator can make appropriate adjustments according to actual needs. For example, the connecting members 300 on both sides of the panel 200 can be removed one by one.

[0106] In addition, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may also, as needed, make the length of the rotating shaft 310 greater than the length of the plug-in structure 320, so that when the plug-in structure 320 is disengaged from the slot 221 on the panel 200, the rotating shaft 310 is still in the connecting hole 1121 in the face frame 110, thereby preventing the connecting member 300 from being separated from the face frame 110 and falling to the ground.

[0107] Alternatively, in other embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may also, as needed, rotatably connect the connecting member 300 to the panel 200 via the rotating shaft 310, plug the connecting member 300 into the face frame 110 via the plug-in structure 320, and install the locking member 400 onto the face frame 110.

[0108] In summary, the present invention realizes easy rotation and quick disassembly and assembly of the panel 200 through the rotational connection and detachable connection design of the body 100 and the panel 200 and the connecting member 300, greatly improving the maintenance convenience of the air conditioner 001 and the user's operating experience.

[0109] Based on the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can understand that the connecting member 300 of the present invention is intended to achieve rapid installation and disassembly of the panel 200, so on this basis, those skilled in the art can also set the connecting member 300 to any feasible number as needed, such as one, three, four, five, etc.

[0110] It should be noted that the air conditioner 001 of the present invention also includes components such as an air guide plate (as shown in the figure), a heat exchanger (not shown in the figure), and a fan (not shown in the figure).

[0111] The wind guide plate is installed at the air outlet 102 to guide the direction of the wind blown out from the air outlet 102.

[0112] The heat exchanger is used to heat or cool the air in the air conditioner 001 to blow out hot or cold air. Specifically, when the air conditioner 001 is cooling, the heat exchanger is used as an evaporator, and when the air conditioner 001 is heating, the heat exchanger is used as a condenser.

[0113] The fan is used to drive the outside air into the air conditioner 001 from the return air port 101, and to drive the air in the air conditioner 001 to flow out to the outside.

[0114] It should be noted that since the air guide plate, heat exchanger, fan and other components in the air conditioner 001 are well known to those skilled in the art and are not directly related to the technical solution to be protected by the present utility model, the present utility model will not elaborate on them.

[0115] Thus far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the above-mentioned multiple embodiments. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the technical principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art may split and combine the technical solutions of the above-mentioned various embodiments, and may also make equivalent changes or replacements to the relevant technical features. Any changes, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the technical concept and / or technical principles of the present invention shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that: include: body; panel; a connecting member, wherein one of the body and the panel is rotatably connected to the connecting member, and the other of the body and the panel is plugged into the connecting member; a locking member mounted to the other of the body and the panel, the locking member being configured to be shifted to a locked position to lock the connecting member to the other item; and the locking member being further configured to be shifted to an unlocked position to unlock the connecting member, thereby allowing the connecting member to be separated from the other item.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that The connecting member includes a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the body and a plug-in structure plugged into the panel; The panel includes a plate body and a fixing seat arranged on the plate body, and the fixing seat is provided with a slot adapted to the plug-in structure.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that The fixing seat is provided with a locking hole, the locking hole extending from the outer side of the fixing seat to the slot, and an open slot section is formed on the side wall of the slot; The plug-in structure is provided with a locking groove aligned with the slotted hole section in the assembled state; The locking member is rotatably mounted in the locking hole, and at least a portion of the locking member located in the slot section is an eccentric structure, so that at least a portion of the eccentric structure is embedded in the slot section when the locking member is in the locked position, and the eccentric structure is disengaged from the slot section when the locking member is in the unlocked position.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that The cross sections of the slot section, the locking slot and the eccentric structure are all semicircular.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that The locking member includes a handle; The plate body or the fixing seat is respectively provided with a clamping structure for clamping the handle on two opposite sides of the locking hole, so as to fix the locking member to the locking position or the unlocking position.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that The card structure includes a card seat, a first card and a second card, and a card slot is formed between the card seat, the first card and the second card; The first card and the second card are arranged opposite to each other, and the distance between them first decreases and then increases in a direction away from the card seat.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that The first card is located on a side of the card holder away from the fixing seat, and the second card is located on a side of the card holder away from or close to the connecting member; and / or, The first card and the second card are both V-shaped structures.

8. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that: The connecting member further includes a connecting arm located between the rotating shaft and the plug-in structure; and / or, The body includes a face frame, which is arranged on a side of the body close to the panel; the face frame is provided with an avoidance hole for avoiding the connecting arm and the rotating shaft, and the face frame is provided with a rib on a side away from the panel, and the rib is provided with a connecting hole; and / or, The direction in which the plug-in structure is inserted into the slot is parallel to the axial direction of the rotating shaft, so that the connecting member can be removed from the body and the panel simultaneously toward the side away from the rotating shaft.

9. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The connecting members are respectively provided on two opposite sides of the bottom of the panel; and / or, The front side of the fuselage is provided with an air return port and an air supply port located at the bottom side of the air return port, and the panel is used to open and cover the air return port; and / or, The air conditioner further comprises a driving device for driving the panel to rotate.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that The air conditioner is a wall-mounted air conditioner, an embedded air conditioner or an integrated air conditioner.

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