Air conditioner indoor unit and air conditioner with same

By designing a movable cover and limit assembly in the air-conditioning indoor unit, the maintenance difficulty problem caused by the small opening of the front panel is solved. The air-conditioning components can be easily disassembled and installed without affecting the user experience, thereby improving the maintenance convenience and aesthetics.

CN223345490UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-16QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER GENERAL CORP LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202422026856.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-20
Publication Date
2025-09-16
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-20

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The front panel opening of the existing air conditioner indoor unit is relatively small, which makes it difficult for maintenance personnel to remove or install the air conditioner components installed at the air inlet, affecting the user experience.

Method used

An air conditioner indoor unit is designed, which adopts a movable cover and a limit assembly. The limit assembly can switch between a retracted state and an extended state. In the retracted state, the cover is opened less to ensure normal use. In the extended state, the cover is opened more to facilitate maintenance. The cover is stably restricted in different positions by adjusting the limit assembly.

Benefits of technology

Without affecting the user experience, it facilitates the maintenance personnel to disassemble and install the air-conditioning components, improves the maintenance convenience, and maintains the aesthetics of the air conditioner.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an air conditioner indoor unit and an air conditioner with the air conditioner indoor unit, the air conditioner indoor unit comprises a shell, a cover plate and a limiting assembly, and the shell is provided with an air inlet; the cover plate is movably arranged at the air inlet, and the cover plate can move between a limit opening position and a closed position; the limiting assembly is matched with the shell and the cover plate, the limiting assembly comprises a contraction state and an expansion state, the limiting assembly in the contraction state limits the cover plate to move between the closed position and the middle opening position, and the cover plate in the middle opening position is located between the cover plate in the limit opening position and the cover plate in the closed position; the limiting assembly in the unfolded state limits the cover plate to move between the middle opening position and the limit opening position. According to the air conditioner indoor unit, the opening degree of the cover plate is controlled through the limiting assembly, the cover plate can be made to have the large opening degree, and maintenance personnel can assemble and disassemble the air conditioner assembly installed at the air inlet conveniently.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air processing equipment, in particular to an air-conditioning indoor unit and an air conditioner having the same. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, the indoor unit of the air conditioner is embedded in the installation space of a home cabinet, thereby obscuring the indoor unit from the outside and improving the user experience. The front panel of the indoor unit can be pivotally mounted at the air inlet to close and open the air inlet. When the air inlet is open, the opening of the front panel is small, allowing the air inlet to enter normally. In addition, the portion of the front panel that protrudes from the installation space is small or even entirely located within the installation space, occupying less indoor space outside the installation space, allowing the user to have a better user experience. However, the small opening of the front panel makes it difficult for maintenance personnel to disassemble or install air conditioner components installed at the air inlet, such as filters. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present invention is proposed to provide an air-conditioning indoor unit and an air conditioner having the same that overcome the above problems or at least partially solve the above problems, and can solve the problem that it is difficult for maintenance personnel to load and unload the air-conditioning components installed at the air inlet.

[0004] Specifically, the utility model provides an air-conditioning indoor unit.

[0005] The air-conditioning indoor unit of the present invention includes: a shell, the shell having an air inlet; a cover plate, the cover plate is movably arranged at the air inlet, and the cover plate is movable between an extreme open position and a closed position; a limit assembly, the limit assembly cooperates with the shell and the cover plate, the limit assembly includes a retracted state and an expanded state, the limit assembly in the retracted state limits the cover plate from moving between the closed position and the intermediate open position, wherein the cover plate in the intermediate open position is located between the cover plate in the extreme open position and the cover plate in the closed position, and the limit assembly in the expanded state limits the cover plate from moving between the intermediate open position and the extreme open position.

[0006] In some embodiments, the cover is pivotally connected to the shell; the limiting assembly includes a first limiting member and a second limiting member, the first limiting member includes a first end and a second end, the first end is rotatably connected to the cover, the second end is detachably connected to the cover, the second limiting member is connected to the shell, and the second limiting member can movably cooperate with the first limiting member; wherein, when the second end is connected to the cover, the limiting assembly is in a contracted state, and when the second end is detached from the cover, the limiting assembly is in an expanded state.

[0007] In some embodiments, a snap-fit ​​groove is provided on one of the second end and the cover plate, and a snap-fit ​​member is provided on the other of the second end and the cover plate. The snap-fit ​​member can cooperate with the snap-fit ​​groove to snap-fit ​​the second end to the cover plate.

[0008] In some embodiments, a snap-fitting member is provided on the cover plate, and the snap-fitting member includes an elastic support portion and a bent hook portion, and the hook portion is connected to the elastic support portion; the snap-fitting groove is provided on the second end, and the hook portion can cooperate with the snap-fitting groove.

[0009] In some embodiments, the hook portion includes a first guide surface, which is formed at one end of the hook portion away from the cover plate, the first guide surface is inclined, and one end of the first guide surface adjacent to the second end is adjacent to the cover plate relative to the other end thereof.

[0010] In some embodiments, a limiting member is provided on the cover plate, and the limiting member includes a limiting surface. The limiting member is configured such that when the first limiting member cooperates with the limiting surface, the clamping member cooperates with the clamping groove.

[0011] In some embodiments, the limiting member also includes a second guide surface, which is located on the side of the limiting surface away from the cover plate, and the limiting surface is connected to the second guide surface, the second guide surface is inclined, and one end of the second guide surface away from the cover plate is away from the first limiting member relative to the other end thereof.

[0012] In some embodiments, a slide groove is provided on the first limiting member, and the extension direction of the slide groove is consistent with the length direction of the first limiting member; one end of the second limiting member is rotatably connected to the shell, and the other end of the second limiting member is movably engaged with the slide groove along the extension direction of the slide groove.

[0013] In some embodiments, the second limiting member includes a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, one end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the shell, the other end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to one end of the second connecting rod, and the other end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the second end.

[0014] The air conditioner of the present invention comprises any one of the above-mentioned air conditioner indoor units.

[0015] The air conditioner indoor unit of the present invention utilizes a retractable and deployable limiter assembly to restrict the cover to an intermediate open position and an extreme open position, respectively. When the air conditioner indoor unit does not need to be repaired, the limiter assembly can be adjusted to a retracted state, causing the cover to open to a smaller degree, providing the user with a better user experience. When the air conditioner indoor unit needs to be repaired, the limiter assembly can be adjusted to an deployed state, causing the cover to open to a larger degree, allowing maintenance personnel to load and unload the air conditioner assembly. This solves the problem of maintenance personnel having difficulty disassembling or installing the air conditioner assembly installed at the air inlet without affecting the user experience.

[0016] Based on the following detailed description of 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

[0017] 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:

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an air-conditioning indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 is a side schematic structural diagram of an air-conditioning indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 is a partial schematic structural diagram of an air-conditioning indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 is a side schematic structural diagram of an air-conditioning indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 is based on Figure 1 A partial enlarged schematic structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 61 is a schematic structural diagram of the coupling between the clamping member and the second end according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 7 is a schematic structural diagram of a position limiting member according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 8 It is a schematic structural diagram of an air-conditioning indoor unit according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0026] Reference numerals:

[0027] Air conditioner indoor unit 100;

[0028] Housing 1; air inlet 11;

[0029] Cover 2;

[0030] Limiting assembly 3; first limiting member 31; first end 311; second end 312; sliding groove 313; second limiting member 32; first connecting rod 321; second connecting rod 322; engaging groove 33; engaging member 34; elastic support portion 341; hook portion 342; first guide surface 3421; limiting member 35; limiting surface 351; second guide surface 352. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 8 To describe the air-conditioning indoor unit of an embodiment of the present invention and the air conditioner having the same. In the description of this embodiment, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features, that is, include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "multiple" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined. When a feature "includes or contains" one or some of the features it covers, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and may further include other features.

[0032] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "disposed," "installed," "connected," "connected," "fixed," and "coupled" 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 elements or interaction between two elements, 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.

[0033] In addition, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact via another feature between them. That is, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above," "above," and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below," "below," or "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0034] 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, structures, 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 schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0035] The air conditioner indoor unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] like Figures 1-8 As shown, the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 of the embodiment of the present invention includes a shell 1, a cover plate 2 and a limiting assembly 3.

[0037] The housing 1 has an air inlet 11 , and the cover 2 is movably provided at the air inlet 11 , and the cover 2 is movable between an extreme open position and a closed position.

[0038] That is, the cover plate 2 in the closed position covers the air inlet 11 so that the air inlet 11 is closed, and the outside air and dust are blocked by the cover plate 2 and cannot enter the housing 1 through the air inlet 11.

[0039] The cover plate 2 at the extreme open position avoids the air inlet 11, so that the air inlet 11 is open, so that the outside air can normally enter the housing 1 through the air inlet 11. When the cover plate is at the extreme open position, the cover plate 2 is at its maximum opening.

[0040] The limiting assembly 3 cooperates with the shell 1 and the cover 2. The limiting assembly 3 includes a contracted state and an expanded state. That is, the limiting assembly 3 can be contracted or expanded. For example, the limiting assembly 3 can be contracted by folding.

[0041] The limiting assembly 3 in the retracted state limits the cover plate 2 from moving between the closed position and the intermediate open position, wherein the cover plate 2 in the intermediate open position is located between the cover plate 2 in the extreme open position and the cover plate 2 in the closed position.

[0042] That is, when the cover plate 2 is in the middle opening position, the air inlet 11 is open, and the opening degree of the cover plate 2 in this position is smaller than the opening degree of the cover plate 2 in the extreme opening position.

[0043] The limiting assembly 3 in the expanded state limits the cover plate 2 from moving between the intermediate opening position and the extreme opening position.

[0044] The working process of the air conditioner indoor unit 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0045] When the air conditioner indoor unit 100 operates normally, the limiting assembly 3 is in a retracted state, and the cover plate 2 is opened to the middle open position, so that the indoor air can normally enter the air inlet 11.

[0046] When it is necessary to load and unload the air-conditioning component through the air inlet 11, for example, it is necessary to disassemble the filter provided at the air inlet 11, so that the limit assembly 3 is in the expanded state, the cover 2 can continue to open to the middle open position, so that the opening of the cover 2 is further increased, so that the air-conditioning component can be loaded and unloaded.

[0047] When the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 is closed, the limiting assembly 3 can be in an expanded state or a retracted state, and the cover plate 2 is in a closed position, that is, it covers the air inlet 11 .

[0048] An air conditioner indoor unit in the related art includes a housing, a front panel, and a stopper. The housing is provided with an air inlet, and the front panel is movably mounted at the air inlet to control the opening and closing of the air inlet. The stopper includes a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod. One end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the housing, the other end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to one end of the second connecting rod, and the other end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the front panel.

[0049] In related art air conditioner indoor units, after the front panel is opened to a certain degree, a stopper holds the front panel in place, ensuring that it remains relatively stable in this position, allowing the front panel to maintain a relatively small opening. However, due to the restriction of the stopper, the front panel cannot be opened further, making it difficult for maintenance personnel to remove or install the filter installed at the air inlet.

[0050] Compared with the related art, the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 of the embodiment of the present invention can limit the cover plate 2 to the middle open position and the extreme open position respectively by means of the retractable and unfoldable limit assembly 3. When the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 does not need to be repaired, the limit assembly 3 can be adjusted to the retracted state so that the cover plate 2 is opened to a smaller opening, so that the user has a better user experience. When the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 needs to be repaired, the limit assembly 3 can be adjusted to the unfolded state so that the cover plate 2 is opened to a larger opening, so that maintenance personnel can load and unload the air-conditioning components. In this way, the problem that it is difficult for maintenance personnel to disassemble or install the air-conditioning components installed at the air inlet 11 is solved without affecting the user experience.

[0051] The air-conditioning indoor unit 100 in this embodiment can be an embedded air-conditioning indoor unit 100, that is, the air-conditioning indoor unit 100 is embedded in the storage space of the home cabinet to hide the air-conditioning indoor unit in appearance, making the home layout more beautiful, thereby achieving the purpose of improving the user experience.

[0052] In some embodiments, as Figures 1-4 As shown, the cover plate 2 is pivotally connected to the housing 1 , which not only enables the cover plate 2 to close and avoid the air inlet 11 , but also has a simple structure and is easy to manufacture.

[0053] Optionally, the angle that the cover plate 2 needs to rotate from the closed position to the intermediate open position is α1, and α1 is 30°-45°. That is, α1 includes but is not limited to 30°, 32°, 35°, 37°, 40°, 42°, 43°, or 45°. This allows the cover plate 2 to have a smaller opening. When the cover plate 2 is in the intermediate open position, the air inlet 11 can normally intake air, and a smaller portion of the cover plate 2 extends out of the accommodation space or does not extend out of the accommodation space, thereby occupying less indoor space or even no indoor space, providing the user with a better user experience.

[0054] Optionally, the angle α2 required for the cover plate 2 to rotate from the closed position to the extreme open position is 75°-90°. In other words, α2 includes, but is not limited to, 75°, 77°, 80°, 81°, 85°, 87°, 89°, or 90°. This allows the cover plate 2 to open sufficiently wide, making it easier for maintenance personnel to remove or install air conditioning components installed at the air inlet 11.

[0055] In some embodiments, as Figures 1-4As shown, the limiting assembly 3 includes a first limiting member 31 and a second limiting member 32. The first limiting member 31 includes a first end 311 and a second end 312. The first end 311 is rotatably connected to the cover plate 2, and the second end 312 is detachably connected to the cover plate 2. The second limiting member 32 is connected to the housing 1 and movably engages with the first limiting member 31. Because the second end 312 is detachably connected to the cover plate 2, the second end 312 can be connected to the cover plate 2 or detached from the cover plate 2.

[0056] like Figure 4 As shown, the first end 311 is rotatably connected to the cover plate 2. When the second end 312 is connected to the cover plate 2, the first limiting member 31 is fixed on the cover plate 2, and the cover plate 2 is restricted by the second limiting member 32 movably connected to it and the shell 1, and can only rotate between the closed position and the intermediate open position, that is, the limiting assembly 3 is in a retracted state.

[0057] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, when the second end 312 is disengaged from the cover 2, the second end 312 can rotate freely around the first end 311, so that the cover 2 can be further opened from the middle open position to the extreme open position, so that the cover 2 can rotate between the closed position and the extreme open position, and the limit assembly 3 is in an expanded state.

[0058] By adjusting the connection state between the second end 312 of the first limiting member 31 and the cover plate 2, that is, the second end 312 is connected to or disconnected from the cover plate 2, the limiting assembly 3 can be switched between the retracted state and the expanded state, which is not only simple in structure but also easy to use.

[0059] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first limiting member 31 is provided with a slide groove 313, the extension direction of which is consistent with the length direction of the first limiting member 31; one end of the second limiting member 32 is rotatably connected to the housing 1, and the other end of the second limiting member 32 is movably engaged with the slide groove 313 along the extension direction of the slide groove 313. In other words, the other end of the second limiting member 32 can slide in the slide groove 313 along the extension direction of the slide groove 313 and can also rotate relative to the first limiting member 31. Due to the movably engaged relationship between the other end of the second limiting member 32 and the slide groove 313, the first limiting member 31 can limit the rotation of the cover plate 2 between the intermediate open position and the closed position after the second end 312 of the first limiting member 31 is connected to the cover plate 2.

[0060] In other embodiments, Figure 8As shown, the second limiting member 32 includes a first connecting rod 321 and a second connecting rod 322. One end of the first connecting rod 321 is rotatably connected to the housing 1, and the other end of the first connecting rod 321 is rotatably connected to one end of the second connecting rod 322. The other end of the second connecting rod 322 is rotatably connected to the second end 312. In other words, the first connecting rod 321 and the second connecting rod 322 can be unfolded by relative rotation, allowing the cover plate 2 to rotate to the intermediate open position. The first connecting rod 321 and the second connecting rod 322 can be folded by relative rotation, allowing the cover plate 2 to rotate to the closed position, thereby limiting the rotation of the cover plate 2 between the intermediate open position and the closed position.

[0061] In some embodiments, a snap-fit ​​groove 33 is provided on one of the second end 312 and the cover plate 2, and a snap-fit ​​member 34 is provided on the other of the second end 312 and the cover plate 2. The snap-fit ​​member 34 can cooperate with the snap-fit ​​groove 33 to snap-fit ​​the second end 312 to the cover plate 2.

[0062] In other words, the second end 312 is provided with a snap-fitting groove 33, and the cover plate 2 is provided with a snap-fitting member 34; alternatively, the cover plate 2 is provided with a snap-fitting groove 33, and the second end 312 is provided with a snap-fitting member 34. Thus, by means of the snap-fitting member 34 cooperating with the snap-fitting groove 33, the second end 312 is detachably connected to the cover plate 2, making it more convenient to switch the limit assembly 3 between the retracted state and the extended state, and having a simple structure and being easy to manufacture.

[0063] In some embodiments, as Figure 5-Figure 6 As shown, a snap-fit ​​member 34 is provided on the cover plate 2, and the snap-fit ​​member 34 includes an elastic support portion 341 and a bent hook portion 342, and the hook portion 342 is connected to the elastic support portion 341; a snap-fit ​​groove 33 is provided on the second end 312, and the hook portion 342 can cooperate with the snap-fit ​​groove 33.

[0064] When the second end 312 is installed on the cover 2, the elastic support portion 341 is pulled to move the hook portion 342 away from the second end 312. After the second end 312 moves to the position corresponding to the snap-fit ​​groove 33 and the hook portion 342, the snap-fit ​​member 34 is restored by its own elasticity, thereby making the hook portion 342 fit in the snap-fit ​​groove 33.

[0065] When removing the second end 312 from the cover 2, the elastic support portion 341 is pulled to move the hook portion 342 away from the second end 312, so that the engaging groove 33 at the second end 312 can be disengaged from the hook portion 342. After the second end 312 is removed, the engaging member 34 is restored by its own elasticity.

[0066] In some embodiments, as Figure 6As shown, the hook portion 342 includes a first guide surface 3421, which is formed at one end of the hook portion 342 away from the cover 2. The first guide surface 3421 is tilted, and one end of the first guide surface 3421 adjacent to the second end 312 is adjacent to the cover 2 relative to the other end thereof.

[0067] When installing the second end 312, the first guide surface 3421 is squeezed by the second end 312, causing the hook portion 342 to be forced away from the second end 312. The portion of the elastic support portion 341 connected to the hook portion 342 will deform toward the side away from the second end 312, allowing the second end 312 to smoothly move to the position corresponding to the engaging groove 33 and the hook portion 342. This eliminates the need to pull the engaging member 34, and only requires pressing the second end 312 to perform the engaging operation, thereby improving the convenience of installation.

[0068] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the cover plate 2 is provided with a limiting member 35, which includes a limiting surface 351. The limiting member 35 is configured such that when the first limiting member 31 engages with the limiting surface 351, the engaging member 34 engages with the engaging groove 33. Thus, the guiding effect of the limiting surface 351 enables the second end 312 to engage with the engaging member 34 more smoothly, thereby improving practicality.

[0069] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the position-limiting member 35 further includes a second guide surface 352, which is located on the side of the position-limiting surface 351 away from the cover plate 2. The position-limiting surface 351 is connected to the second guide surface 352. The second guide surface 352 is inclined, and one end of the second guide surface 352 away from the cover plate 2 is farther away from the first position-limiting member 31 than the other end. Thus, the guiding effect of the second guide surface 352 allows the second end 312 to move more smoothly to a position that matches the position-limiting surface 351, thereby improving practicality.

[0070] The air conditioner of the embodiment of the present invention includes the air conditioner indoor unit 100 of any of the above-mentioned embodiments. The air conditioner indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner of the embodiment of the present invention can limit the cover plate 2 to the middle open position and the extreme open position respectively by means of the retracting and unfolding limit assembly 3. When there is no need to perform maintenance on the air conditioner indoor unit 100, the limit assembly 3 can be adjusted to the retracted state so that the cover plate 2 is opened to a smaller opening, so that the user has a better user experience. When there is a need to perform maintenance on the air conditioner indoor unit 100, the limit assembly 3 can be adjusted to the unfolded state so that the cover plate 2 is opened to a larger opening, so that maintenance personnel can load and unload the air conditioner assembly. In this way, the problem that it is not easy for maintenance personnel to disassemble or install the air conditioner assembly installed at the air inlet 11 is solved without affecting the user experience.

[0071] 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.

Claims

1. An air conditioner indoor unit, characterized in that: include: a housing having an air inlet; a cover plate, the cover plate being movably disposed at the air inlet and movable between an extreme open position and a closed position; A limit assembly, the limit assembly cooperates with the shell and the cover, and the limit assembly includes a retracted state and an expanded state, The limiting assembly in the retracted state limits the cover plate from moving between the closed position and the intermediate open position, wherein the cover plate in the intermediate open position is located between the cover plate in the extreme open position and the cover plate in the closed position. The limiting assembly in the expanded state limits the cover panel from moving between the intermediate open position and the extreme open position.

2. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover is pivotally connected to the housing; The limiting assembly includes a first limiting member and a second limiting member, the first limiting member includes a first end and a second end, the first end is rotatably connected to the cover plate, the second end is detachably connected to the cover plate, the second limiting member is connected to the shell, and the second limiting member can movably cooperate with the first limiting member; wherein, when the second end is connected to the cover plate, the limiting assembly is in a retracted state, and when the second end is detached from the cover plate, the limiting assembly is in an expanded state.

3. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: A snap-fit ​​groove is provided on one of the second end and the cover plate, and a snap-fit ​​piece is provided on the other of the second end and the cover plate. The snap-fit ​​piece can cooperate with the snap-fit ​​groove to snap-fit ​​the second end to the cover plate.

4. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cover plate is provided with a snap-fitting piece, which includes an elastic support portion and a bent hook portion, and the hook portion is connected to the elastic support portion; the second end is provided with the snap-fitting groove, and the hook portion can cooperate with the snap-fitting groove.

5. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: The hook portion includes a first guide surface formed at one end of the hook portion away from the cover plate. The first guide surface is tilted, and one end of the first guide surface adjacent to the second end is adjacent to the cover plate relative to the other end.

6. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 3, characterized in that: A limiting member is provided on the cover plate, and the limiting member includes a limiting surface. The limiting member is configured such that when the first limiting member is engaged with the limiting surface, the clamping member is engaged with the clamping groove.

7. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 6, characterized in that: The limiting member also includes a second guide surface, which is located on the side of the limiting surface away from the cover plate, and the limiting surface is connected to the second guide surface. The second guide surface is arranged at an angle, and one end of the second guide surface away from the cover plate is farther away from the first limiting member than the other end thereof.

8. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first limiting member is provided with a slide groove, and the extension direction of the slide groove is consistent with the length direction of the first limiting member; one end of the second limiting member is rotatably connected to the shell, and the other end of the second limiting member is movably matched with the slide groove along the extension direction of the slide groove.

9. The air conditioner indoor unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second limiting member includes a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, one end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the housing, the other end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to one end of the second connecting rod, and the other end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the second end.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that: The invention comprises the air-conditioning indoor unit according to any one of claims 1 to 9.