Integrated air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses an integrated air conditioner which comprises a base plate component, an indoor module, an outdoor module and an electric control box assembly, wherein the indoor module and the outdoor module are arranged on the base plate component and arranged at intervals in the first direction, and the electric control box assembly is installed at one end, in the second direction, of the indoor module. A spacing groove is defined between the indoor module and the outdoor module, part of the electric control box assembly is located on one side of the indoor module in the first direction, the electric control box assembly is provided with a heat dissipation channel, an airflow inlet and an airflow outlet, the airflow inlet and the airflow outlet are communicated with the heat dissipation channel, and the airflow inlet is communicated with the external space of the integrated air conditioner. The airflow outlet faces the first containing cavity and communicates with the first containing cavity, and the airflow outlet is located in the upstream side of the indoor fan. According to the integrated air conditioner, the heat dissipation efficiency of the electric control box component can be improved, the continuous heat dissipation effect can be achieved, the situation that the electric control box component is in the high-temperature working condition is reduced or avoided, then the situation that normal work of the integrated air conditioner is affected by the electric control box component can be avoided, and the service life of the integrated air conditioner can be prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the related art, all-in-one air conditioners consist of an indoor module and an outdoor module. Both modules include multiple components, such as heat exchangers and fans. The all-in-one air conditioner also has an electrical control box to control the operation of the fan and other components. During operation, the electrical control module of the electrical control box generates a large amount of heat, which requires heat dissipation from the electrical control box. However, due to the unsatisfactory heat dissipation of the electrical control box, it can be exposed to high temperatures, affecting the normal operation of the all-in-one air conditioner. Therefore, improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one purpose of the present invention is to provide an integrated air conditioner, wherein the electric control box component has a heat dissipation channel, an air flow inlet and an air flow outlet that are interconnected, and the air flow inlet is connected to the external space of the integrated air conditioner, and the air flow outlet is connected to the first accommodating chamber. In this way, during the operation of the integrated air conditioner, the operation of the indoor fan provided in the first accommodating chamber will cause a pressure difference between the first accommodating chamber and the external space of the integrated air conditioner, so that the air flow in the external space can continuously enter the heat dissipation channel under the action of the pressure difference to achieve heat dissipation of the electric control box component, and the air flow temperature in the external space of the integrated air conditioner is lower than the air flow temperature inside. These are conducive to improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the electric control box component and achieving the effect of continuous heat dissipation, so as to reduce or avoid the situation where the electric control box component is in a high temperature working condition, thereby avoiding its affecting the normal operation of the integrated air conditioner and extending its service life.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, an integrated air conditioner includes: a chassis component; an indoor module and an outdoor module, both of which are arranged on the chassis component and spaced apart along a first direction, a spacing groove is defined between the indoor module and the outdoor module, the indoor module includes a first shell and an indoor air supply component, a first accommodating chamber is defined between the first shell and the chassis component, the indoor air supply component is disposed in the first accommodating chamber and includes an indoor fan, the outdoor module includes a second shell and an outdoor exhaust component, a second accommodating chamber is defined between the second shell and the chassis component, and the outdoor exhaust component is disposed in the second accommodating chamber;

[0005] An electric control box assembly is installed at one end of the indoor module along a second direction, the second direction intersects with the first direction, a portion of the electric control box assembly is located on one side of the indoor module along the second direction and a portion of the electric control box assembly is located in the spacing groove, the electric control box assembly has a heat dissipation channel and an air flow inlet and an air flow outlet connected to the heat dissipation channel, the air flow inlet is connected to the external space of the integrated air conditioner, the air flow outlet faces the first accommodating cavity and is connected to the first accommodating cavity, and the air flow outlet is located on the upstream side of the indoor fan.

[0006] According to the integrated air conditioner of the embodiment of the present invention, the electric control box component has a heat dissipation channel, air flow inlet and air flow outlet that are interconnected, and the air flow inlet is connected to the external space of the integrated air conditioner, and the air flow outlet is connected to the first accommodating chamber. In this way, during the operation of the integrated air conditioner, the operation of the indoor fan arranged in the first accommodating chamber will cause a pressure difference between the first accommodating chamber and the external space of the integrated air conditioner, so that the air flow in the external space can continuously enter the heat dissipation channel under the action of the pressure difference to achieve heat dissipation of the electric control box component, and the air flow temperature of the external space of the integrated air conditioner is lower than the air flow temperature inside. These are conducive to improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the electric control box component and achieving the effect of continuous heat dissipation, so as to reduce or avoid the situation where the electric control box component is in a high-temperature working condition, thereby avoiding its impact on the normal operation of the integrated air conditioner and helping to extend its service life.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the electric control box assembly includes the electric control box and an air guide cover, wherein the air guide cover is arranged on the outside of the electric control box and defines the heat dissipation channel with the electric control box.

[0008] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the air guide cover is detachably connected to the electric control box; and / or the air guide cover is detachably connected to the first shell.

[0009] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the electrical control box is located on one side of the indoor module along the first direction, and the air guide cover includes a first air guide cover and a second air guide cover that are connected, the first air guide cover is located on the side of the electrical control box along the second direction away from the indoor module and has the air flow inlet, the first air guide cover and the electrical control box define a first heat dissipation channel, the second air guide cover is located on one side of the electrical control box along the first direction and has the air flow outlet, at least a portion of the second air guide cover is located in the spacing groove, the second air guide cover and the electrical control box define a second heat dissipation channel, and the heat dissipation channel includes the first heat dissipation channel and the second heat dissipation channel.

[0010] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the air flow inlet is formed on a side of the first air guide cover along the first direction and away from the second air guide cover.

[0011] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the first air guide cover has an air flow opening along the first direction and on one side close to the second air guide cover, and the first heat dissipation channel and the second heat dissipation channel are connected through the air flow opening.

[0012] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the electrical control box includes a radiator, at least part of which is located in the first heat dissipation channel, and the radiator includes a plurality of heat dissipation fins arranged at intervals along a third direction, the third direction, the second direction and the first direction intersect each other, the heat dissipation fins extend along the second direction, and a heat dissipation gap for airflow is defined between two adjacent heat dissipation fins.

[0013] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the first air guide cover is detachably connected to the electric control box.

[0014] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the second air guide cover is detachably connected to the first air guide cover.

[0015] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the first air guide cover has a cover side plate on a side close to the second air guide cover, an air flow opening is formed on the cover side plate, the first heat dissipation channel and the second heat dissipation channel are connected through the air flow opening, and the second air guide cover is formed with a first connecting flange, the first connecting flange is connected to the cover side plate by a first fastener and is located on the side of the air flow opening along the second direction and away from the indoor module.

[0016] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, an installation groove extending along a third direction is further formed on the cover side panel, and the first connecting flange can slide into or out of the installation groove along the third direction. The installation groove is located on the side of the air flow outlet along the second direction and away from the indoor module, and the third direction, the second direction and the first direction intersect with each other.

[0017] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the second air guide cover is detachably connected to the electrical control box; a second connecting flange is formed on at least one side of the second air guide cover along the third direction, and the second connecting flange is connected to the electrical control box through a second fastener, and the third direction, the second direction and the first direction intersect each other.

[0018] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the second air guide cover is detachably connected to the first shell; a third connecting flange is formed on at least one side of the second air guide cover along the third direction, and the third connecting flange is connected to the first shell through a third fastener, and the third direction, the second direction and the first direction intersect each other.

[0019] According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the integrated air conditioner is suitable for installation on an indoor ceiling, an air outlet connected to the indoor room is formed on the chassis component, a first air inlet structure connected to the first accommodating cavity is formed on the first shell, a second air inlet structure connected to the second accommodating cavity is formed on the second shell, an air outlet connected to the outdoors is formed on the second shell, the partition groove is used to avoid the ceiling keel of the indoor ceiling, the electric control box assembly is located above the ceiling keel, and the first direction and the second direction are both perpendicular to the up and down directions.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and will become apparent from the following description or learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an integrated air conditioner according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded diagram of an integrated air conditioner;

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an integrated air conditioner with the second air guide cover removed;

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 An exploded diagram of the electric control box assembly;

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the electric control box assembly during assembly;

[0027] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the electric control box assembly during assembly from another perspective;

[0028] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the assembly of the electric control box and the first air guide cover;

[0029] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A schematic assembly diagram of the electric control box and the first air guide cover from another perspective;

[0030] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the electric control box in;

[0031] Figure 10 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a partial structure of the electric control box;

[0032] Figure 11 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a portion of the electric control box;

[0033] Figure 12 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the electronic control module and radiator.

[0034] Reference numerals:

[0035] 100. Integrated air conditioner;

[0036] 10. Indoor module;

[0037] 1. First shell;

[0038] 2. Indoor air supply assembly; 21. Indoor fan; 22. Indoor heat exchanger;

[0039] 3. First accommodating chamber;

[0040] 4. Electric control box assembly; 411. First heat dissipation channel; 412. Second heat dissipation channel; 42. Airflow inlet; 43. Airflow outlet; 44. Electric control box; 441. Radiator; 4411. Heat sink; 4412. Radiator bracket; 4421. Plastic upper cover; 4422. Metal upper cover; 4423. Plastic lower cover; 4424. Metal lower cover; 443. Electric control module; 45. Air guide cover; 451. First air guide cover; 4511. Airflow outlet; 4512. Cover side panel; 4513. Mounting slide; 452. Second air guide cover; 4521. First connecting flange; 4522. Second connecting flange; 4523. Third connecting flange;

[0041] 20. Outdoor module;

[0042] 5. Second shell;

[0043] 6. Outdoor exhaust assembly; 61. Compressor; 62. Outdoor heat exchanger;

[0044] 7. Second accommodating chamber;

[0045] 30. Chassis components;

[0046] 40. Spacer groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present invention. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0048] Reference below Figures 1-12 An integrated air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0049] refer to Figures 1-8 According to the integrated air conditioner 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the integrated air conditioner 100 includes: a chassis component 30, an indoor module 10, an outdoor module 20 and an electric control box assembly 4, the indoor module 10 and the outdoor module 20 are both arranged on the chassis component 30, and the electric control box assembly 4 is installed at one end of the indoor module 10 along the second direction.

[0050] The indoor modules 10 and the outdoor modules 20 are spaced apart along a first direction, defining a spacing slot 40 between the indoor modules 10 and the outdoor modules 20. For example, the spacing slot 40 can be used to accommodate or install other components of the integrated air conditioner 100. For example, if the integrated air conditioner 100 is a ceiling-mounted air conditioner suitable for installation in an indoor ceiling, the spacing slot 40 can be used to avoid the indoor ceiling's ceiling keels.

[0051] The indoor module 10 includes a first housing 1 and an indoor air supply assembly 2. A first accommodating chamber 3 is defined between the first housing 1 and the chassis 30. The indoor air supply assembly 2 is located in the first accommodating chamber 3 and includes an indoor fan 21. The outdoor module 20 includes a second housing 5 and an outdoor exhaust assembly 6. A second accommodating chamber 7 is defined between the second housing 5 and the chassis 30. The outdoor exhaust assembly 6 is located in the second accommodating chamber 7. By arranging the indoor air supply assembly 2 in the first accommodating chamber 3 and the outdoor exhaust assembly 6 in the second accommodating chamber 7, the space between the first and second accommodating chambers 3 and 7 is fully utilized, resulting in a compact internal structure for the air conditioner. Furthermore, by arranging the indoor air supply assembly 2 and the outdoor exhaust assembly 6 in separate cavities, the mutual influence between the indoor air supply assembly 2 and the outdoor exhaust assembly 6 is reduced.

[0052] Optionally, the indoor air supply assembly 2 includes an indoor fan 21 and an indoor heat exchanger 22, with the indoor heat exchanger 22 located upstream of the indoor fan 21. For example, the indoor heat exchanger 22 is an evaporator. Optionally, the indoor air supply assembly 2 also includes a water receiving pan, which is located on the bottom surface of the indoor heat exchanger 22 and is used to receive condensed water generated by the indoor heat exchanger 22.

[0053] Optionally, the outdoor exhaust assembly 6 includes an outdoor fan, an outdoor heat exchanger 62 and a compressor 61. The outdoor heat exchanger 62 is located on the upstream side of the outdoor fan. For example, the outdoor heat exchanger 62 is a condenser.

[0054] The electrical control box assembly 4 is located on one side of the indoor module 10 along the second direction. The electrical control box assembly 4 has a heat dissipation channel for dissipating heat from the electrical control box assembly 4. The electrical control box assembly 4 also has an airflow inlet 42 and an airflow outlet 43, both communicating with the heat dissipation channel. The airflow inlet 42 communicates with the exterior of the integrated air conditioner 100, while the airflow outlet 43 faces and communicates with the first accommodating chamber 3. The airflow outlet 43 is located upstream of the indoor fan 21.

[0055] During the operation of the indoor fan 21 of the integrated air conditioner 100, a negative pressure zone will be formed on the upstream side of the indoor fan 21 of the first accommodating chamber 3. Since the air flow outlet 43 is located on the upstream side of the fan and is connected to the first accommodating chamber 3, and the air flow inlet 42 is connected to the external space of the integrated air conditioner 100, a pressure difference is formed between the air flow inlet 42 and the air flow outlet 43 of the heat dissipation channel, so that the air flow of the external environment of the integrated air conditioner 100 can enter the heat dissipation channel through the air flow inlet 42, so that these air flows can take away the heat of the electronic control box assembly 4, thereby achieving the purpose of dissipating heat to the electronic control box assembly 4.

[0056] For example, under the action of pressure difference, the air outside the integrated air conditioner 100 enters the heat dissipation channel through the air flow inlet 42, then flows through the heat dissipation channel toward the air flow outlet 43, and flows out of the heat dissipation channel through the air flow outlet 43, and then enters the first accommodating chamber 3 connected to the air flow outlet 43.

[0057] Optionally, the electronic control box assembly 4 includes an electronic control module 443 and a radiator 441. The radiator 441 is suitable for the electronic control module 443. During the operation of the integrated air conditioner 100, part of the heat generated by the electronic control module 443 can be conducted to the radiator 441. The radiator 441 is used to dissipate heat for the electronic control module 443.

[0058] Optionally, the electric control box assembly 4 includes a radiator 441, and at least a portion of the radiator 441 is located in the heat dissipation channel. For example, a portion of the radiator 441 is located in the heat dissipation channel; for example, the entire radiator 441 is located in the heat dissipation channel. By making at least a portion of the radiator 441 located in the heat dissipation channel, it is used to dissipate heat from the electric control module 443. The heat generated by the electric control module 443 will be transferred to the radiator 441. The external airflow of the integrated air conditioner exchanges heat with the radiator 441 in the process of flowing through the heat dissipation channel, taking away the heat on the radiator 441 and thus taking away the heat generated by the electric control module 443, thereby achieving heat dissipation of the electric control module 443. The radiator 441 improves the efficiency of heat exchange with the air outside the air conditioner, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the electric control box assembly 4.

[0059] By providing the electrical control box assembly 4 with a heat dissipation channel and an air flow inlet 42 and an air flow outlet 43 connected to the heat dissipation channel, and by causing a pressure difference to be generated between the air flow inlet 42 and the air flow outlet 43 during the operation of the integrated air conditioner 100, external air can continuously enter the heat dissipation channel under the action of the pressure difference to dissipate heat for the electrical control box assembly 4, thereby helping to improve the heat dissipation efficiency and achieve a continuous heat dissipation effect, ensuring that the air conditioner can operate normally for a long time, and helping to extend its service life.

[0060] The second direction intersects the first direction. The first direction may refer to the direction e1 in the figure, and the second direction may refer to the direction e2 in the figure.

[0061] According to the integrated air conditioner 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the electronic control box component 4 has a heat dissipation channel, an air flow inlet 42 and an air flow outlet 43 that are interconnected, and the air flow inlet 42 is connected to the external space of the integrated air conditioner 100, and the air flow outlet 43 is connected to the first accommodating chamber. In this way, during the operation of the integrated air conditioner 100, the operation of the indoor fan 21 arranged in the first accommodating chamber 3 will cause a pressure difference between the first accommodating chamber 3 and the external space of the integrated air conditioner 100, so that the air flow in the external space can continuously enter the heat dissipation channel under the action of the pressure difference to achieve heat dissipation of the electronic control box component 4, and the air flow temperature of the external space of the integrated air conditioner 100 is lower than the air flow temperature inside. These are conducive to improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the electronic control box component and achieving the effect of continuous heat dissipation, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect, reducing or avoiding the situation where the electronic control box component 4 is in a high temperature working condition, and thus avoiding its impact on the normal operation of the integrated air conditioner, and helping to extend its service life.

[0062] refer to Figures 1-8According to some embodiments of the present invention, part of the electric control box assembly 4 is located in the partition groove 40, and the part of the electric control box assembly 4 can make full use of the space in the partition groove 40, which is beneficial to optimizing the spatial layout of the integrated air conditioner 100 and increasing the space utilization rate, thereby making the structure of the integrated air conditioner 100 compact, which is beneficial to the miniaturization of the integrated air conditioner 100.

[0063] refer to Figures 1-8 According to some embodiments of the present invention, the electric control box assembly 4 includes an electric control box 44 and an air guide cover 45. The air guide cover 45 is disposed on the outside of the electric control box 44, and the air guide cover 45 and the electric control box 44 define a heat dissipation channel. By providing the air guide cover 45 and defining the heat dissipation channel between the outside of the electric control box 44 and the electric control box 44, the air guide cover 45 located on the outside of the electric control box 44 can provide certain protection for the electric control box 44, such as waterproofing and dustproofing. The provision of the air guide cover 45 effectively guides the airflow entering the heat dissipation channel, so that the airflow effectively flows through the electric control box 44, thereby improving heat dissipation efficiency and thus improving heat dissipation effect.

[0064] refer to Figures 1-8 According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the air guide cover 45 is detachably connected to the electric control box 44. For example, the air guide cover 45 and the electric control box 44 can be connected by fastening, snapping, or other methods. The detachable connection between the air guide cover 45 and the electric control box 44 facilitates inspection, maintenance, and replacement of the air guide cover 45 and the electric control box 44, for example, facilitating inspection and maintenance of components within the electric control box 44.

[0065] refer to Figure 1 According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the air guide cover 45 is detachably connected to the first housing 1. For example, the air guide cover 45 and the first housing 1 can be connected by fastening, snapping, or other methods. By making the air guide cover 45 detachably connected to the first housing 1, the first housing 1 can provide support for the air guide cover 45, facilitating stable operation of the air guide cover 45.

[0066] refer to Figures 1-8According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the electrical control box 44 is located on one side of the indoor module 10 along the first direction, and the air guide cover 45 includes a first air guide cover 451 and a second air guide cover 452 connected to each other. The first air guide cover 451 is located on the side of the electrical control box 44 away from the indoor module 10 along the first direction and has an air flow inlet 42. The first air guide cover 451 and the electrical control box 44 define a first heat dissipation channel 411. This relatively long distance between the air flow inlet 42 and the indoor module 10 helps reduce or prevent the impact of the operation of the indoor fan 21 inside the indoor module 10 on the air pressure at the air flow inlet 42. This allows an effective pressure differential to be formed between the air flow inlet 42 and the air flow outlet 43, thereby allowing air from the external environment to smoothly enter the heat dissipation channel under the action of the pressure differential for effective heat dissipation.

[0067] The second air guide cover 452 is located on one side of the electrical control box 44 along the first direction and has an airflow outlet 43. At least a portion of the second air guide cover 452 is located within the partition groove 40. The second air guide cover 452 and the electrical control box 44 define a second heat dissipation channel 412, which includes a first heat dissipation channel 411 and a second heat dissipation channel 412. For example, the second air guide cover 452 may be partially located within the partition groove 40; for example, the second air guide cover 452 may be entirely located within the partition groove 40. The second air guide cover 452 is located on one side of the electrical control box 44 along the first direction and at least partially within the partition groove 40. This allows the second air guide cover 452 to fully utilize the space within the partition groove 40, resulting in a compact structure. This helps optimize the spatial layout and improve space utilization within the integrated air conditioner 100.

[0068] Optionally, the first air guide cover 451 and the second air guide cover 452 may be integrally formed; the first air guide cover 451 and the second air guide cover 452 may be detachably connected.

[0069] refer to Figure 8 According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, an airflow inlet 42 is formed on a side of the first air guide cover 451 along the first direction and away from the second air guide cover 452. By forming the airflow inlet 42 on the side of the first air guide cover 451 along the first direction and away from the second air guide cover 452, airflow at the rigid airflow inlet 42 of the second air guide cover 452 is avoided, and mutual influence between the airflow inlet 42 and the airflow outlet 43 is reduced or avoided. Furthermore, the airflow entering the first heat dissipation channel 411 through the airflow inlet 42 can cover the electric control box 44 to the greatest extent possible, thereby removing more heat from the electric control box 44 and improving the heat dissipation effect.

[0070] refer to Figure 8 Optionally, the air flow inlet 42 is formed in plurality, and the plurality of air flow inlets 42 are divided into a plurality of groups arranged along the first direction, and each group of air flow inlets 42 is a plurality arranged along the third direction, and the first direction, the second direction and the third direction intersect with each other.

[0071] Optionally, the air flow inlet 42 is located along the second direction at one end of the first air guide cover 451 away from the electrical control box 44. This arrangement allows the air flow inlet 42 to be located farther away from the electrical control box 44, preventing the electrical control box 44 from blocking the flow of air entering the first heat dissipation channel 411 through the air flow inlet 42, which is conducive to the air from the external environment to smoothly enter the first heat dissipation channel 411 through the air flow inlet 42.

[0072] refer to Figures 1-8 According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the first air guide cover 451 has an airflow opening 4511 on one side thereof along the first direction and close to the second air guide cover 452, and the first heat dissipation channel 411 and the second heat dissipation channel 412 are connected through the airflow opening 4511. By providing the airflow opening 4511 on the side of the first air guide cover 451 along the first direction and close to the second air guide cover 452, the layout between the first air guide cover 451 and the second air guide cover 452 is rationalized. The location of the airflow opening 4511 facilitates the connection between the first air guide cover 451 and the second air guide cover 452, allowing the first heat dissipation channel 411 and the second heat dissipation channel 412 to connect, forming a continuous airflow path, thereby improving the efficiency of the entire heat dissipation system. By arranging the airflow opening 4511 on the side of the first air guide cover 451 close to the second air guide cover 452, the direction of air flow can be better controlled, so that air flows smoothly through the airflow opening 4511 toward the second heat dissipation channel 412.

[0073] refer to Figures 1-8 According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the electrical control box 44 includes a heat sink 441. At least a portion of the heat sink 441 is located within the first heat dissipation channel 411. The heat sink 441 includes a plurality of heat dissipation fins 4411 spaced apart along a third direction. The third direction, the second direction, and the first direction intersect with each other. The heat dissipation fins 4411 extend along the second direction, and a heat dissipation gap for airflow is defined between adjacent heat dissipation fins 4411. For example, a portion of the heat sink 441 is located within the heat dissipation channel; for example, the entire heat sink 441 is located within the heat dissipation channel.

[0074] The third direction may refer to the direction e3 in the figure.

[0075] refer to Figures 9-12 Optionally, the electric control box 44 includes a box body, an electric control module 443 and a radiator 441 arranged in the box body. The radiator 441 is used to dissipate heat for the electric control module 443. The radiator 441 and the circuit board of the electric control module 443 are thermally connected or in thermal contact and are located on one side of the thickness direction of the circuit board.

[0076] By making at least a portion of the radiator 441 located in the heat dissipation channel, it is used to dissipate heat for the electronic control module 443. The heat generated by the electronic control module 443 will be conducted to the radiator 441. When the air outside the air conditioner is dissipated through the heat dissipation channel, it will exchange heat with the radiator 441 when flowing through the radiator 441 in the heat dissipation duct, taking away the heat on the radiator 441 and thus taking away the heat generated by the electronic control module 443, thereby achieving heat dissipation of the electronic control module 443. The radiator 441 improves the efficiency of heat exchange with the air outside the air conditioner, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect of the electronic control box assembly 4.

[0077] A heat dissipation gap for airflow is defined between two adjacent heat dissipation fins 4411 of the radiator 441 that are spaced apart along the third direction. The heat dissipation gap extends along the first direction, and the airflow direction in the first heat dissipation channel 411 is consistent with the extension direction of the heat dissipation gap, so that the airflow can flow smoothly through the radiator 441 and fully exchange heat with the multiple heat dissipation fins 4411.

[0078] Optionally, the air flow outlet 4511 is located near the roots of the multiple heat sinks 4411 along the second direction, so that the air flow in the first heat dissipation channel 411 can flow through the heat sink 4411 to the greatest extent to exchange heat with the heat sink 4411, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency and enhancing the heat exchange effect.

[0079] refer to Figures 1-8 According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the first air guide cover 451 is detachably connected to the electric control box 44. By making the first air guide cover 451 detachably connected to the electric control box 44, the electric control box 44 supports the first air guide cover 451, so that the first heat dissipation channel 411 is stably defined between the first air guide cover 451 and the electric control box 44, and the first air guide cover 451 and the electric control box 44 can be easily maintained and replaced separately.

[0080] refer to Figures 1-8 According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the second air guide cover 452 is detachably connected to the first air guide cover 451. By making the second air guide cover 452 detachably connected to the first air guide cover 451, the first air guide cover 451 and the second air guide cover 452 can be molded separately, which reduces the molding difficulty and facilitates maintenance and replacement of the first air guide cover 451 and the second air guide cover 452.

[0081] refer to Figure 5-Figure 6 According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the first air guide cover 451 has a cover side plate 4512 on one side close to the second air guide cover 452, and an air flow opening 4511 is formed on the cover side plate 4512. The first heat dissipation channel 411 and the second heat dissipation channel 412 are connected through the air flow opening 4511 so that the air flow can flow smoothly in the heat dissipation channel.

[0082] The second air guide cover 452 is formed with a first connecting flange 4521, which is connected to the cover side plate 4512 via a first fastener and is located on a side of the airflow opening 4511 along the second direction and away from the indoor module 10. The first connecting flange 4521 and the airflow opening 4511 are strategically positioned to prevent the airflow opening 4511 from affecting the connection between the first connecting flange 4521 and the first air guide cover 451, and to prevent the first connecting flange 4521 from affecting the airflow through the airflow opening 4511. For example, the first fastener may be a screw, a rivet, or another type of fixing device.

[0083] By forming a first connecting flange 4521 on the second air guide cover 452, the first connecting flange 4521 is connected to the cover side plate 4512 of the first air guide cover 451 through a first fastener, so that there is a fixed connection point between the first air guide cover 451 and the second air guide cover 452, ensuring a stable connection between the two.

[0084] refer to Figure 5-Figure 6 According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, a mounting groove 4513 extending along a third direction is further formed on the cover side plate 4512, and the first connecting flange 4521 can slide into or out of the mounting groove 4513 along the third direction. The mounting groove 4513 is located on the side of the air flow outlet 4511 along the second direction and away from the indoor module 10, and the third direction, the second direction and the first direction intersect with each other.

[0085] Optionally, the third direction is an up-down direction. Figure 5-Figure 6 For example, in the process of assembling the second air guide cover 452 onto the first air guide cover 451, the first connecting flange 4521 slides into the installation groove from top to bottom; in the process of removing the second air guide cover 452 from the first air guide cover 451, the first connecting flange 4521 slides out of the installation groove from bottom to top.

[0086] A mounting slot 4513 extending along a third direction is further formed on the cover side plate 4512 , and the mounting slot 4513 can guide and limit the first connecting flange 4521 , so as to accurately connect the second air guide cover 452 to the first air guide cover 451 .

[0087] refer to Figures 1-8 According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the second air guide cover 452 is detachably connected to the electric control box 44 to facilitate maintenance and replacement.

[0088] refer to Figures 1-8According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, a second connecting flange 4522 is formed on at least one side of the second air guide cover 452 along the third direction, and the second connecting flange 4522 is connected to the electric control box 44 through a second fastener, and the third direction, the second direction and the first direction intersect each other.

[0089] For example, a second connection flange 4522 is formed on one side of the second air guide cover 452 in the third direction; for example, a second connection flange 4522 is formed on both sides of the second air guide cover 452 in the third direction. For example, the second fastener can be a screw, a rivet, etc.

[0090] By forming a second connecting flange 4522 on at least one side of the second air guide cover 452 along the third direction, a limiting relationship is formed for the second air guide cover 452 in the third direction, which is conducive to further improving the installation stability of the second air guide cover 452.

[0091] refer to Figures 1-8 According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the second air guide cover 452 is detachably connected to the first shell 1, which is beneficial to improving the installation stability of the second air guide cover 452.

[0092] refer to Figures 1-8 According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, a third connecting flange 4523 is formed on at least one side of the second air guide cover 452 along the third direction. The third connecting flange 4523 is connected to the first housing 1 via a third fastener. The third direction, the second direction, and the first direction intersect with each other. By connecting the third connecting flange 4523 to the first housing 1 via the third fastener, a secure and reliable connection between the second air guide cover 452 and the first housing 1 is ensured, further enhancing the installation stability of the second air guide cover 452.

[0093] refer to Figures 1-8 The second cover has an avoidance groove, which faces the electric control box 44 and is used to avoid the electric control box 44. The end of the electric control box 44 along the first direction is accommodated in the avoidance groove.

[0094] refer to Figures 9-12 The circuit board of the electric control module 443 includes a first area and a second area arranged along the second direction, the first area is provided with a capacitor component, and the heat sink 441 is located in the second area;

[0095] The electrical control box 44 comprises a first box body and a second box body that are detachably connected. The first box body comprises a connected plastic upper cover 4421 and a metal upper cover 4422, with the metal upper cover 4422 located outside the plastic upper cover 4421. The second box body comprises a connected plastic lower cover 4423 and a metal lower cover 4424, with the metal lower cover 4424 located outside the plastic lower cover 4423. For example, the plastic lower cover 4423 and the metal lower cover 4424 are connected by a snap-fit ​​connection, and the circuit board is snap-fitted into the plastic lower cover 4423.

[0096] refer to Figures 9-12 The first box body is covered on the electronic control module 443 and defines a heat dissipation channel with the air guide cover 45. The part of the first box body opposite to the first area is formed with an avoidance opening, and the second direction intersects with the thickness direction of the circuit board.

[0097] refer to Figures 9-12 Optionally, the first area is adjacent to the air flow inlet 42 , and the air flow inlet 42 is located at a first end of the air guide cover 45 away from the electric control box 44 along the first direction.

[0098] refer to Figure 1-Figure 3 According to some optional embodiments of the present invention, the integrated air conditioner 100 is suitable for installation on an indoor ceiling, an air outlet communicating with the indoor room is formed on the chassis component 30, a first air inlet structure communicating with the first accommodating chamber 3 is formed on the first shell 1, a second air inlet structure communicating with the second accommodating chamber 7 is formed on the second shell 5, an air outlet communicating with the outdoors is formed on the second shell 5, the spacing groove 40 is used to avoid the ceiling keel of the indoor ceiling, the electric control box assembly 4 is located above the ceiling keel, and the first direction and the second direction are both perpendicular to the up and down direction.

[0099] The air outlet is connected to the first accommodating chamber 3, so that the indoor module 10 can deliver the airflow adjusted for cooling or heating to the indoor room through the air outlet. By providing a first air inlet structure connected to the first accommodating chamber 3 on the first shell 1 and a second air inlet structure connected to the second accommodating chamber 7 on the second shell 5, the normal operation of the indoor air supply assembly 2 and the outdoor air supply assembly can be guaranteed.

[0100] For example, an indoor ceiling includes a ceiling panel and a ceiling keel. The ceiling keel is disposed above and connected to the ceiling panel, and serves to reinforce the indoor ceiling. The ceiling keel can be long and rectangular, and for example, multiple ceiling keels can be arranged at intervals above the ceiling panel, saving material while strengthening the indoor ceiling. The ceiling panel can be gypsum board, or it can include multiple joined gussets, which can be aluminum gussets.

[0101] By allowing the spacing groove 40 to be used to avoid the ceiling keels of the indoor ceiling, the ceiling keels of the indoor ceiling can be accommodated in the spacing groove 40 during installation of the air conditioner without having to cut off the ceiling keels, thereby simplifying the installation process of the air conditioner and improving the installation efficiency of the air conditioner; and it can also avoid damaging the structure of the indoor ceiling by cutting off the keels during the installation process, thereby ensuring the safety of the indoor ceiling.

[0102] Optionally, a return air vent is formed on the indoor ceiling, and a return air grille can be provided on the return air vent. The return air vent can be provided adjacent to the integrated air conditioner 100. The indoor air can flow into the upper space of the indoor ceiling through the return air vent. The air entering the upper space of the indoor ceiling enters the casing, and after the temperature is adjusted by the air conditioning component, it is transported to the room through the air outlet, thereby adjusting the indoor ambient temperature and realizing cooling / heating.

[0103] Next, we will refer to Figures 1-12 An integrated air conditioner 100 according to some embodiments of the present invention will be described.

[0104] refer to Figures 1-12 In this embodiment, the integrated air conditioner 100 is a ceiling-mounted air conditioner that can be entirely installed on an indoor ceiling.

[0105] The integrated air conditioner 100 includes a chassis component 30 and an indoor module 10 and an outdoor module 20 provided on the chassis component 30. A spacing groove 40 is defined between the indoor module 10 and the outdoor module 20. The spacing groove 40 is used to avoid the ceiling keel of the indoor ceiling.

[0106] The indoor module 10 includes a first housing 1 and an indoor air supply assembly 2. A first accommodating chamber 3 is defined between the first housing 1 and the chassis 30. The indoor air supply assembly 2 is located in the first accommodating chamber 3 and includes an indoor fan 21 and an indoor heat exchanger 22. The outdoor module 20 includes a second housing 5, an outdoor exhaust assembly 6, and an outdoor heat exchanger 62. A second accommodating chamber 7 is defined between the second housing 5 and the chassis 30. The outdoor exhaust assembly 6 is located in the second accommodating chamber 7.

[0107] An air outlet connected to the indoor environment is formed on the chassis component 30, a first air inlet structure connected to the first accommodating chamber 3 is formed on the first shell 1, a second air inlet structure connected to the second accommodating chamber 7 is formed on the second shell 5, and an air outlet connected to the outdoors is formed on the second shell 5.

[0108] The integrated air conditioner 100 also includes an electrical control box assembly 4, which is installed at one end of the indoor module 10 along the second direction, where the second direction intersects with the first direction, and a portion of the electrical control box assembly 4 is located on one side of the indoor module 10 along the first direction and a portion of the electrical control box assembly 4 is located in the spacing groove 40.

[0109] The electrical control box assembly 4 has a heat dissipation channel, as well as an airflow inlet 42 and an airflow outlet 43 communicating with the heat dissipation channel. The electrical control box assembly 4 includes an electrical control box 44 and an air guide cover 45. The air guide cover 45 is disposed outside the electrical control box 44 and defines the heat dissipation channel with the electrical control box 44. The airflow inlet 42 communicates with the exterior of the integrated air conditioner 100, and the airflow outlet 43 faces and communicates with the first accommodating chamber 3. The airflow outlet 43 is located upstream of the indoor fan 21.

[0110] The electrical control box 44 is located on one side of the indoor module 10 along the second direction. The air guide cover 45 includes a first air guide cover 451 and a second air guide cover 452 connected to each other. The first air guide cover 451 is detachably connected to the electrical control box 44, and the second air guide cover 452 is detachably connected to the first air guide cover 451. The first air guide cover 451 is located on the side of the electrical control box 44 away from the indoor module 10 along the second direction and has an airflow inlet 42. The first air guide cover 451 and the electrical control box 44 define a first heat dissipation channel 411. The second air guide cover 452 is located on one side of the electrical control box 44 along the first direction and has an airflow outlet 43. At least a portion of the second air guide cover 452 is located within the spacing groove 40. The second air guide cover 452 and the electrical control box 44 define a second heat dissipation channel 412. The heat dissipation channels include the first heat dissipation channel 411 and the second heat dissipation channel 412.

[0111] An air flow inlet 42 is formed on the first air guide cover 451 along the first direction and away from the second air guide cover 452 , and an air flow opening 4511 is formed on the first direction and close to the second air guide cover 452 . The first heat dissipation channel 411 is connected to the second heat dissipation channel 412 through the air flow opening 4511 .

[0112] The first air guide cover 451 has a cover side plate 4512 on the side close to the second air guide cover 452, and an air flow opening 4511 is formed on the cover side plate 4512. The first heat dissipation channel 411 and the second heat dissipation channel 412 are connected through the air flow opening 4511. The second air guide cover 452 has a first connecting flange 4521 formed thereon. The first connecting flange 4521 is connected to the cover side plate 4512 by a first fastener and is located on the side of the air flow opening 4511 along the second direction and away from the indoor module 10.

[0113] An installation slot 4513 extending along the third direction is also formed on the cover side plate 4512. The first connecting flange 4521 can slide into or out of the installation slot 4513 along the third direction. The installation slot 4513 is located on the side of the air flow outlet 4511 along the second direction and away from the indoor module 10.

[0114] The second air guide cover 452 is detachably connected to the electric control box 44 . A second connecting flange 4522 is formed on at least one side of the second air guide cover 452 along the third direction. The second connecting flange 4522 is connected to the electric control box 44 via a second fastener.

[0115] The second air guide cover 452 is detachably connected to the first shell 1 ; a third connecting flange 4523 is formed on at least one side of the second air guide cover 452 along the third direction, and the third connecting flange 4523 is connected to the first shell 1 via a third fastener.

[0116] The electric control box 44 includes a box body, an electric control module 443 and a radiator 441 arranged in the box body. The radiator 441 is used to dissipate heat from the electric control module 443. The radiator 441 and the circuit board of the electric control module 443 are thermally connected or in thermal contact and are located on one side of the thickness direction of the circuit board.

[0117] Part of the radiator 441 is located in the first heat dissipation channel 411. The radiator 441 includes a plurality of heat dissipation fins 4411 arranged at intervals along the third direction. The third direction, the second direction and the first direction intersect with each other. The heat dissipation fins 4411 extend along the second direction. A heat dissipation gap for airflow is defined between two adjacent heat dissipation fins 4411.

[0118] The air flow outlet 4511 is located near the roots of the multiple heat sinks 4411 along the second direction, so that the air flow in the first heat dissipation channel 411 can flow through the heat sink 4411 to the greatest extent to exchange heat with the heat sink 4411, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency and enhancing the heat exchange effect.

[0119] The electrical control box 44 comprises a first and second detachably connected body. The first body covers the electrical control module 443 and defines a heat dissipation channel with the air guide cover 45. A relief opening is formed in the portion of the first body opposite the first region. The first body comprises a connected plastic upper cover 4421 and a metal upper cover 4422, with the metal upper cover 4422 positioned outside the plastic upper cover 4421. The second body comprises a connected plastic lower cover 4423 and a metal lower cover 4424, with the metal lower cover 4424 positioned outside the plastic lower cover 4423. For example, the plastic lower cover 4423 and the metal lower cover 4424 are snap-fitted together, with the circuit board snapped into the plastic lower cover 4423.

[0120] In the description of the present invention, 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", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" 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 should not be understood as a limitation to the present invention.

[0121] In the description of the present invention, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more such features.

[0122] In the description of the present invention, “plurality” means two or more.

[0123] In the description of the present invention, a first feature being “above” or “below” a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact via another feature therebetween.

[0124] In the description of the present invention, a first feature “above”, “above” and “above” a second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is horizontally higher than the second feature.

[0125] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative use of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0126] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and purpose of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An integrated air conditioner, characterized in that: include: chassis components; The indoor module and the outdoor module are both provided on the chassis component and spaced apart along the first direction, a spacing groove is defined between the indoor module and the outdoor module, the indoor module includes a first shell and an indoor air supply component, a first accommodating chamber is defined between the first shell and the chassis component, the indoor air supply component is provided in the first accommodating chamber and includes an indoor fan, the outdoor module includes a second shell and an outdoor exhaust component, a second accommodating chamber is defined between the second shell and the chassis component, and the outdoor exhaust component is provided in the second accommodating chamber; An electric control box assembly is installed at one end of the indoor module along a second direction, the second direction intersecting with the first direction, and a portion of the electric control box assembly is located on one side of the indoor module along the first direction. The electric control box assembly has a heat dissipation channel and an air flow inlet and an air flow outlet connected to the heat dissipation channel. The air flow inlet is connected to the external space of the integrated air conditioner, and the air flow outlet faces the first accommodating cavity and is connected to the first accommodating cavity. The air flow outlet is located on the upstream side of the indoor fan.

2. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: Part of the electric control box assembly is located in the spacing groove.

3. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electric control box assembly includes the electric control box and an air guide cover. The air guide cover is arranged on the outside of the electric control box and defines the heat dissipation channel with the electric control box.

4. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that: The air guide cover is detachably connected to the electric control box; and / or the air guide cover is detachably connected to the first shell.

5. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that: The electrical control box is located on one side of the indoor module along the second direction, and the air guide cover includes a first air guide cover and a second air guide cover that are connected. The first air guide cover is located on the side of the electrical control box along the second direction away from the indoor module and has the air flow inlet. The first air guide cover and the electrical control box define a first heat dissipation channel. The second air guide cover is located on one side of the electrical control box along the first direction and has the air flow outlet. At least a portion of the second air guide cover is located in the spacing groove. The second air guide cover and the electrical control box define a second heat dissipation channel. The heat dissipation channel includes the first heat dissipation channel and the second heat dissipation channel.

6. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The air flow inlet is formed on a side of the first air guide cover along the first direction and away from the second air guide cover.

7. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first air guide cover has an air flow opening on one side thereof along the first direction and close to the second air guide cover, and the first heat dissipation channel is communicated with the second heat dissipation channel through the air flow opening.

8. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The electrical control box includes a radiator, at least part of which is located in the first heat dissipation channel. The radiator includes a plurality of heat dissipation fins arranged at intervals along a third direction. The third direction, the second direction, and the first direction intersect with each other. The heat dissipation fins extend along the second direction, and a heat dissipation gap for airflow is defined between two adjacent heat dissipation fins.

9. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first air guide cover is detachably connected to the electric control box.

10. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second air guide cover is detachably connected to the first air guide cover.

11. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 10, characterized in that: The first air guide cover has a cover side plate on a side close to the second air guide cover, an air flow opening is formed on the cover side plate, the first heat dissipation channel and the second heat dissipation channel are connected through the air flow opening, and the second air guide cover has a first connecting flange formed thereon, the first connecting flange is connected to the cover side plate by a first fastener and is located on the side of the air flow opening along the second direction and away from the indoor module.

12. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 11, characterized in that: The cover side plate is also formed with an installation slot extending along a third direction, and the first connecting flange can slide into or out of the installation slot along the third direction. The installation slot is located on the side of the air flow outlet along the second direction and away from the indoor module, and the third direction, the second direction and the first direction intersect with each other.

13. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second air guide cover is detachably connected to the electrical control box; a second connecting flange is formed on at least one side of the second air guide cover along the third direction, and the second connecting flange is connected to the electrical control box through a second fastener, and the third direction, the second direction and the first direction intersect each other.

14. The integrated air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second air guide cover is detachably connected to the first shell; a third connecting flange is formed on at least one side of the second air guide cover along the third direction, and the third connecting flange is connected to the first shell through a third fastener, and the third direction, the second direction and the first direction intersect each other.

15. The integrated air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that: The integrated air conditioner is suitable for installation on an indoor ceiling, an air outlet connected to the indoor room is formed on the chassis component, a first air inlet structure connected to the first accommodating cavity is formed on the first shell, a second air inlet structure connected to the second accommodating cavity is formed on the second shell, an air outlet connected to the outdoors is formed on the second shell, the spacing groove is used to avoid the ceiling keel of the indoor ceiling, the electric control box assembly is located above the ceiling keel, and the first direction and the second direction are both perpendicular to the up and down directions.

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