Embedded air conditioner indoor unit, supporting frame and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model provides an embedded air conditioner indoor unit, a supporting frame and an air conditioner. The embedded air conditioner indoor unit is used for being arranged in a containing cavity with a forward opening. A plurality of sliding grooves which are sunken upwards and extend in the front-back direction are formed in the bottom face of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit. The sliding groove in the bottom face of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit enables the embedded air conditioner indoor unit to slide inwards or outwards along the supporting frame arranged in the containing cavity, so that the embedded air conditioner indoor unit is not prone to skewing in the installation process, and installation is more convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of household appliances, in particular to an embedded indoor unit of an air conditioner, a supporting frame and the air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] Currently, the air conditioner indoor units are mainly wall-mounted air conditioner indoor units installed on the wall. Although there are a few embedded air conditioner indoor units that support installation in cabinets, these embedded air conditioner indoor units lack installation structures suitable for cabinets, and therefore have various problems including inconvenient installation and difficulty in fixing the position. Utility Model Content

[0003] One aspect of the present invention aims to provide a built-in air conditioner indoor unit that is more convenient to install.

[0004] A further object of one aspect of the present invention is to facilitate the fixing of the indoor unit of the embedded air conditioner.

[0005] Another object of the present invention is to provide a support frame for supporting the indoor unit of the embedded air conditioner.

[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, a built-in air conditioner indoor unit is provided, which is configured to be disposed in a forward-opening accommodation cavity. A plurality of upwardly recessed slide grooves extending in a front-to-rear direction are formed on the bottom surface of the built-in air conditioner indoor unit.

[0008] Optionally, the embedded air conditioner indoor unit includes a shell, and the shell includes two side panels, a bottom panel, and a bending portion.

[0009] The two side panels are respectively located on one lateral side of the indoor unit of the embedded air conditioner.

[0010] The bottom plate portion extends laterally from a bottom end of one side plate portion toward the other side of the indoor unit of the embedded air conditioner.

[0011] The bending portion has a first bending section extending upward from the transverse end of the bottom plate portion, and a second bending section extending transversely from the upper end of the first bending section, thereby defining at least one side wall and a top wall of the slide groove.

[0012] Optionally, the housing further includes a positioning portion.

[0013] The positioning portion comprises a first extending section extending forward from the front end of the second bending section, a second extending section extending downward from the front end of the first extending section, and a third extending section extending forward from the front end of the second extending section.

[0014] A through hole is provided in the longitudinal direction of the third extension section.

[0015] Optionally, the length of the second extension section is greater than the length of the first bending section.

[0016] Optionally, the shell further includes a top plate portion.

[0017] The top plate portion is located on the top of the indoor unit of the embedded air conditioner.

[0018] The two side panels are respectively connected to one lateral end of the top panel.

[0019] And the shell is a metal sheet metal part.

[0020] Optionally, the embedded air conditioner indoor unit further includes an air duct component.

[0021] The air duct component is arranged in the shell and is used to define an air supply duct of the indoor unit of the embedded air conditioner.

[0022] A portion of the air duct member is disposed on an upper side of the bent portion, so that the housing supports the air duct member.

[0023] Optionally, one or more connecting portions having grooves that are recessed upward and extend in the front-to-back direction are formed on the air duct component, and the shape of the groove of each connecting portion corresponds to the shape of a bent portion.

[0024] The bent portion is arranged in the groove of the connecting portion, so that the shell is transversely fixed relative to the air duct component.

[0025] Optionally, the embedded air conditioner indoor unit further includes a front panel.

[0026] The front panel is detachably arranged on the front side of the shell.

[0027] According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a support frame, which is used to be arranged in a receiving cavity with a forward opening and to support any of the above-mentioned embedded air conditioner indoor units.

[0028] The support frame includes a supporting portion and a fixing portion.

[0029] The supporting portion extends along the front-to-back direction and has a top surface and a bottom surface parallel to each other.

[0030] The fixing portion extends upward from a rear end of the supporting portion.

[0031] The shape of the support portion corresponds to the shape of the slide groove, and the height of the support portion is greater than the depth of the slide groove, so that the support frame is used to extend into the slide groove and support the indoor unit of the embedded air conditioner.

[0032] According to yet another aspect of the present utility model, the present utility model provides an air conditioner.

[0033] The air conditioner comprises any one of the above-mentioned embedded air conditioner indoor units and any one of the above-mentioned support frames, wherein the support frame is arranged in a receiving cavity with a forward opening and supports the embedded air conditioner indoor unit.

[0034] The embedded air conditioner indoor unit of the present invention is designed to be installed within a forward-opening accommodating cavity. A plurality of upwardly recessed slide grooves extending in a front-to-rear direction are formed on the bottom surface of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit. The slide grooves on the bottom surface of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit enable it to slide inward or outward along a support frame disposed within the accommodating cavity, thereby preventing it from tilting during installation and facilitating installation.

[0035] Furthermore, the embedded air conditioner indoor unit of the present invention also forms a positioning portion with a through hole on the shell, so as to facilitate fixing the embedded air conditioner indoor unit in the accommodating cavity.

[0036] 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

[0037] 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:

[0038] Figure 1 1 is a schematic diagram of an indoor unit of a built-in air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a support frame according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0040] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic exploded view of the indoor unit of the embedded air conditioner is shown;

[0041] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the housing of the indoor unit of the embedded air conditioner is shown;

[0042] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of the housing of the indoor unit of the embedded air conditioner is shown;

[0043] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the air duct components of the indoor unit of the embedded air conditioner is shown;

[0044] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of an indoor unit of an embedded air conditioner is shown;

[0045] Figure 8 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] Figure 1 1 is a schematic diagram of an embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 Schematic diagram of a support frame 32 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] refer to Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides an embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20, which is used to be placed in a accommodating cavity 31A with a forward opening. A plurality of upwardly concave sliding grooves 20A extending in the front-to-back direction are formed on the bottom surface of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20.

[0055] refer to Figure 2 As shown, the forward-opening accommodating cavity 31A can be defined by a cabinet 31 or other container, or the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 can be disposed in the accommodating cavity 31A defined by the cabinet 31 or other container. The embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 of this embodiment can be disposed in various home scenarios and in various types of cabinets 31, such as bedroom wardrobes, kitchen cabinets, and study bookcases. This embodiment does not limit the specific use of the cabinet 31 defining the accommodating cavity 31A.

[0056] Moreover, the accommodating cavity 31A may be defined not by a single cabinet 31 but by a plurality of furniture or home decoration structures. For example, it may be defined by the top wall and the wall of the cabinet 31, that is, the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 may be arranged between the top wall and the roof of the cabinet 31.

[0057] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a support frame 32 can be pre-installed in the accommodating chamber 31A in which the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 of this embodiment is installed. A plurality of upwardly recessed chutes 20A extending in the front-to-back direction are formed on the bottom surface of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20. Therefore, during the installation of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20, or in other words, during the process of pushing the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 from the opening of the accommodating chamber 31A into the accommodating chamber 31A, the support frame 32 can extend into the chutes 20A and restrict the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 to slide only along the support frame 32 that cooperates with the chutes 20A, thereby preventing the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 from tilting due to uneven force applied on the left and right sides during the pushing process, colliding with the side wall of the accommodating chamber 31A, or even getting stuck, thereby making installation and disassembly more convenient.

[0058] At the same time, even if the support frame 32 is not set in the accommodating cavity 31A, the formation of the slide groove 20A makes the bottom surface of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 not a complete plane, and the contact area with the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity 31A is reduced, making it more labor-saving and more convenient to install when the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 is pushed into the accommodating cavity 31A.

[0059] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic exploded view of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 is shown; Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the shell of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20.

[0060] In some optional embodiments, the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 includes a housing 22, which includes two side panels 222, a bottom panel 223, and a bent portion 224. The two side panels 222 are located on one lateral side of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20. The bottom panel 223 extends laterally from the bottom end of one side panel 222 to the other side of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20. The bent portion 224 includes a first bent section 2241 extending upward from a lateral end of the bottom panel 223, and a second bent section 2242 extending laterally from the upper end of the first bent section 2241, thereby defining at least one side wall and a top wall of the chute 20A.

[0061] refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 of this embodiment includes a detachable housing 22, an air duct member 24, and a front panel 26. The housing 22 has bottom plates 223 extending laterally from the bottom ends of two side panels 222. The bottom plates 223 and the bottom surface of the air duct member 24 together constitute the bottom surface of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20.

[0062] Figure 5 yes Figure 4FIG. 1 is a partial enlarged schematic diagram of the housing 22 of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 .

[0063] refer to Figure 5 As shown, the housing 22 further forms a bent portion 224 at the edge of the bottom plate portion 223. The bent portion 224 includes a first bent section 2241 extending upward from a lateral end of the bottom plate portion 223, and a second bent section 2242 extending laterally from an upper end of the first bent section 2241. The first bent section 2241 serves as a side wall of the chute 20A, while the second bent section 2242 serves as a top wall of the chute 20A. Thus, the housing 22 defines at least one side wall and a top wall of the chute 20A located on the bottom surface of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20.

[0064] The second bent section 2242 serves as the top wall of the chute 20A, providing a support surface for contact with the support frame 32 during installation of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 within the accommodating chamber 31A. The housing 22 of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 of this embodiment can be made of metal, thereby making the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 aesthetically pleasing and more robust. The second bent section 2242, as part of the housing 22, is made of the same material as the housing 22. Therefore, the metal second bent section 2242 is more robust and wear-resistant, making it less susceptible to deformation even when the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 is mounted on the support frame 32 for a long period of time. Furthermore, the metal second bent section 2242 can withstand the wear and tear of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 during repeated installation and removal.

[0065] In some optional embodiments, the bending portion 224 may also have a third bending section (not shown in the figure) extending downward from the lateral end of the second bending section 2242, so that the bending portion 224 of the shell 22 defines the two side walls and top wall of the slide groove 20A.

[0066] In some optional embodiments, the housing 22 further includes a top plate 221. The top plate 221 is located at the top of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20. The two side plates 222 are respectively connected to one lateral end of the top plate 221. The housing 22 is a metal sheet metal component.

[0067] refer to Figure 4 As shown, the shell 22 of this embodiment is an integrally formed metal sheet metal part, and the lateral ends of the top plate portion 221 of the shell 22 are bent downward to form two side plate portions 222, and the two side plate portions 222 are further bent to the other side at the bottom end to form a bottom plate portion 223, thereby defining the top surface, two side surfaces and part of the bottom surface of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20.

[0068] In some optional embodiments, the housing 22 further includes a positioning portion 225. The positioning portion 225 includes a first extension section 2251 extending forward from the front end of the second bent section 2242, a second extension section 2252 extending downward from the front end of the first extension section 2251, and a third extension section 2253 extending forward from the front end of the second extension section 2252. A through hole is longitudinally defined in the third extension section 2253.

[0069] refer to Figure 5 As shown, the shell 22 of this embodiment also extends forward at the front end of the second bending section 2242 to form a positioning portion 225, and a through hole is provided on the positioning portion 225 to facilitate the passage of screws or other fasteners and fix them to the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity 31A, so that the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 can be conveniently fixed in position after being installed in a suitable position in the accommodating cavity 31A, preventing the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 from moving forward, backward or in other directions after being fixed.

[0070] The positioning portion 225 includes a first extension section 2251 extending forward from the front end of the second bent section 2242, a second extension section 2252 extending downward from the front end of the first extension section 2251, and a third extension section 2253 extending forward from the front end of the second extension section 2252. The shape of the first extension section 2251 allows the positioning portion 225 as a whole, and particularly the third extension section 2253 at the end, to move up and down within a certain range, thereby adjusting the height of the third extension section 2253. Whether the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 is directly installed in the accommodating cavity 31A without a support frame 32, or the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 is supported by the support frame 32, resulting in an elevated height, or even if the bottom surface of the accommodating cavity 31A is not horizontal and the front-to-back heights are inconsistent, the positioning portion 225 in this embodiment allows the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 to be conveniently secured in various accommodating cavities 31A.

[0071] In some optional embodiments, the positioning portion 225 may not extend forward from the second bent section 2242 of the bent portion 224, but may instead extend forward from another location on the housing 22. Specifically, the housing 22 may include a positioning portion 225 having a first extending section 2251 extending forward from the front edge of the side panel 222 or the bottom panel 223, a second extending section 2252 extending downward from the front end of the first extending section 2251, and a third extending section 2253 extending forward from the front end of the second extending section 2252. A through hole is defined in the longitudinal direction of the third extending section 2253.

[0072] In some optional embodiments, the length of the second extension section 2252 is greater than the length of the first bending section 2241 .

[0073] In this embodiment, the length of the second extension section 2252 is greater than that of the first bent section 2241. This ensures that when the positioning portion 225 is undeformed, the third extension section 2253, which includes a through hole, is lower than the bottom plate 223 of the housing 22. When the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 is directly installed in a receiving cavity 31A without a support frame 32, the weight of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 causes the first extension section 2251 to bend upward, raising the third extension section 2253 to be flush with the bottom plate 223 or the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 31A. When the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 is supported by the support frame 32, the first extension section 2251 can bend downward when screws or other fasteners are tightened, allowing the screws to push the third extension section 2253 downward to be flush with the bottom wall of the receiving cavity 31A. This allows the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 to be easily secured in various receiving cavities 31A, while minimizing deformation of the positioning portion 225, making it less susceptible to breakage.

[0074] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the air duct component 24 of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 is shown; Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 is shown.

[0075] In some optional embodiments, the duct member 24 is disposed in the housing 22 to define an air supply duct for the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20. A portion of the duct member 24 is disposed above the bent portion 224, so that the housing 22 supports the duct member 24.

[0076] refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the air duct component 24 of this embodiment has a connecting portion 242 formed on the side, and the connecting portion 242 overlaps the upper side of the bent portion 224 of the shell 22, so that the air duct component 24 is supported by the shell 22.

[0077] The air duct component 24 can be formed by assembling multiple parts or can be integrally formed, which is not limited here.

[0078] In some optional embodiments, the air duct member 24 is formed with one or more connecting portions 242 having grooves that are recessed upward and extend in the front-to-back direction. The shape of the groove of each connecting portion 242 corresponds to the shape of a bent portion 224. The bent portion 224 is disposed within the groove of the connecting portion 242, thereby securing the housing 22 laterally relative to the air duct member 24.

[0079] refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the connecting portion 242 on the air duct member 24 of this embodiment has a groove corresponding to the shape of the bent portion 224, so that the bent portion 224 can be laterally fixed in the groove of the connecting portion 242. By further fixing the bent portion 224 and the connecting portion 242 with screws or other fasteners, the air duct member 24 can be fixed to the housing 22.

[0080] When the bending portion 224 of the shell 22 has a first bending section 2241 and a second bending section 2242, the first bending section 2241 and the second bending section 2242 of the bending portion 224, and the side wall of the connecting portion 242 of the duct component 24 not covered by the bending portion 224 jointly define the slide groove 20A of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20. The first bending section 2241 and the side wall of the connecting portion 242 on the opposite side limit the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 to slide only along the support frame 32 extending into the slide groove 20A, and the second bending section 2242 provides a support surface in contact with the support frame 32.

[0081] In some optional embodiments, the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 further includes a front panel 26. The front panel 26 is detachably disposed on the front side of the housing 22.

[0082] After the front panel 26 of this embodiment is removed, the front side of the housing 22 and the air duct member 24 can be exposed. Because the positioning portion 225 is formed at the front end of the bent portion 224 of the housing 22 and is also exposed on the front side, the positioning portion 225 can be easily accessed by simply removing the front panel 26. The positioning portion 225 can be fixed to the accommodating cavity 31A using screws or other fasteners, or the screws or other fasteners can be removed to release the fixing of the positioning portion 225 to the accommodating cavity 31A.

[0083] When installing the built-in air conditioner indoor unit 20 of this embodiment, the pre-fixed housing 22 and the air duct member 24 can be first installed in the appropriate position of the accommodating cavity 31A. They are then fixed within the accommodating cavity 31A using the through holes on the positioning portion 225 of the housing 22, and then the front panel 26 is installed. When the front panel 26 is installed by pushing it in, it will not cause the housing 22 and the air duct member 24 to move backward.

[0084] Because the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 of this embodiment is disposed within the accommodating cavity 31A with a forward opening, the top surface of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 may be extremely close to the top wall of the accommodating cavity 31A. Therefore, the air inlet and air outlet of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 of this embodiment can both be provided on the front panel 26. The air inlet is provided on the upper portion of the front panel 26, while the air outlet is provided on the lower portion of the front panel 26. This makes it more adaptable to the installation environment of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 and avoids the problem of obstruction of the air inlet and outlet paths.

[0085] This embodiment also provides a support frame 32, referring to Figure 2 As shown, the support frame 32 is used to be disposed in a forward-opening accommodating cavity 31A and to support any of the above-mentioned embedded air conditioner indoor units 20. The support frame 32 includes a supporting portion 321 and a fixing portion 322. The supporting portion 321 extends in a front-to-rear direction and has a top surface and a bottom surface that are parallel to each other. The fixing portion 322 extends upward from the rear end of the support portion 321. The shape of the support portion 321 corresponds to the shape of the chute 20A, and the height of the support portion 321 is greater than the depth of the chute 20A, so that the support frame 32 is used to extend into the chute 20A and support the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20.

[0086] The support portion 321 of the support frame 32 of this embodiment extends in the front-to-back direction and has parallel top and bottom surfaces. This allows the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 to be horizontally supported by the support frame 32 without sliding forward or backward due to its own weight. The height of the support portion 321 is greater than the depth of the chute 20A, ensuring that the bottom surface of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 does not contact the bottom wall of the accommodating chamber 31A.

[0087] The forward-opening accommodating cavity 31A described in this embodiment can be defined by a cabinet 31 or other container. The cabinet 31 can be a bedroom wardrobe, a kitchen cabinet, a study bookcase, etc. The cabinet 31 is generally made of wood. The support frame 32 of this embodiment supports the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20. On the one hand, it prevents the surface of the cabinet 31 from contacting the bottom surface of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20, reducing the resistance when pushing and installing the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20. On the other hand, it also prevents the middle portion of the cabinet 31 from bearing the weight of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20, preventing the middle portion of the cabinet 31 from bending downward and deforming.

[0088] The support portion 321 of the support frame 32 can be fixed to the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity 31A using screws or other fasteners, while the fixing portion 322 can be fixed to the rear wall of the accommodating cavity 31A using screws or other fasteners. If the cabinet 31 has only a top wall, a bottom wall, and two lateral walls, that is, is open at the front and back, the rear wall of the accommodating cavity 31A can also be the wall against which the rear side of the cabinet 31 abuts.

[0089] In particular, the accommodating cavity 31A for accommodating the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 or the support frame 32 may have openings facing other directions in addition to being forward-facing. For example, when the cabinet 31 has only a top wall, a bottom wall, and two lateral walls, the accommodating cavity 31A defined by the cabinet 31 may have both a forward-facing opening and a rearward-facing opening. Alternatively, when the accommodating cavity 31A is defined by both the top wall and the wall of the cabinet 31, i.e., when the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 or the support frame 32 is disposed between the top wall of the cabinet 31 and the roof, the accommodating cavity 31A may have both a forward-facing opening and one or both lateral openings. These examples are not further detailed here.

[0090] Figure 8 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an air conditioner 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0091] refer to Figure 8 As shown, this embodiment also provides an air conditioner 10, which includes an embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 of any of the above embodiments and a support frame 32 of any of the above embodiments, wherein the support frame 32 is arranged in a accommodating cavity 31A with a forward opening and supports the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20.

[0092] The air conditioner 10 of this embodiment can be sold as a complete set, with the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 and the support frame 32 being sold together. Alternatively, the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 and the support frame 32 can be manufactured and sold separately. Users can choose to purchase and use the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 alone, or purchase the air conditioner 10 as a package, including the embedded air conditioner indoor unit 20 and the support frame 32.

[0093] In addition to the embedded indoor unit 20, the air conditioner 10 of this embodiment may also include 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 embedded indoor unit 20 via the refrigerant pipeline. Together with other necessary components, they constitute the refrigeration cycle system of the air conditioner 10. The embedded indoor unit 20 can both cool and blow cooling airflow, and also has a heating function and blows heating airflow.

[0094] 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.

[0095] 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. A built-in air conditioner indoor unit, for being arranged in a receiving cavity with a forward opening, characterized in that: A plurality of sliding grooves are formed on the bottom surface of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit, which are recessed upward and extend in the front-to-back direction; The embedded air conditioner indoor unit includes a housing, and The housing comprises: Two side panels, each located on one lateral side of the indoor unit of the embedded air conditioner; A bottom plate portion extending laterally from a bottom end of one of the side plate portions toward the other side of the embedded air conditioner indoor unit; and The bending portion has a first bending section extending upward from the lateral end of the bottom plate portion, and a second bending section extending laterally from the upper end of the first bending section, thereby defining at least one side wall and top wall of the slide groove.

2. The embedded air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing further comprises: a positioning portion comprising a first extending section extending forward from a front end of the second bending section, a second extending section extending downward from a front end of the first extending section, and a third extending section extending forward from a front end of the second extending section; A through hole is provided in the longitudinal direction of the third extension section.

3. The embedded air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The length of the second extending section is greater than the length of the first bending section.

4. The embedded air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: The housing further comprises: A top plate portion, located on the top of the indoor unit of the embedded air conditioner; The two side panels are respectively connected to one lateral end of the top panel; and The shell is a metal sheet.

5. The embedded air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: an air duct component, disposed in the housing and used to define an air supply duct of the indoor unit of the embedded air conditioner; A portion of the air duct member is disposed on an upper side of the bent portion, so that the housing supports the air duct member.

6. The embedded air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 5, characterized in that: One or more connecting portions having grooves that are recessed upward and extend in the front-to-back direction are formed on the air duct component, and the shape of the groove of each connecting portion corresponds to the shape of one of the bent portions; The bent portion is arranged in the groove of the connecting portion, so that the shell is transversely fixed relative to the air duct component.

7. The embedded air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: The front panel is detachably arranged on the front side of the shell.

8. A support frame for being arranged in a receiving cavity with a forward opening and supporting the indoor unit of the embedded air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that include: a support portion extending in a front-to-rear direction and having a top surface and a bottom surface parallel to each other; as well as a fixing portion extending upward from a rear end of the supporting portion; The shape of the support portion corresponds to the shape of the slide groove, and the height of the support portion is greater than the depth of the slide groove, so that the support frame is used to extend into the slide groove and support the embedded air conditioner indoor unit.

9. An air conditioner, characterized in that include: The embedded air conditioner indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 7; as well as The support frame according to claim 8; The support frame is arranged in the accommodating cavity with a forward opening and supports the embedded air conditioner indoor unit.

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