Air conditioner and top cover assembly thereof

Abstract

The utility model provides an air conditioner and a top cover assembly thereof. The top cover assembly comprises a top cover body, a top cover mounting seat and at least one fastening structure. The top of the top cover mounting base is open, and the top cover body covers the top opening. The fastening structure comprises a first fastening structure, a second fastening structure and a threaded connecting piece. The first fastening structure extends upwards from the top of the top cover mounting seat, and a first mounting hole is formed in the first fastening structure. And the opening direction of the first mounting hole is outward. The included angle between the first mounting hole and the horizontal plane is smaller than 10 degrees. And the second fastening structure extends downwards from the bottom of the top cover body, and a second mounting hole is formed in the second fastening structure. And the second mounting hole is coaxial with the first mounting hole. And the top cover body is fixedly connected to the top cover mounting seat by the threaded connecting piece through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole. The top cover assembly is easy to disassemble and assemble, and the disassembling and assembling efficiency is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioning, in particular to an air conditioner and a top cover assembly thereof. Background Art

[0002] The top cover of an air conditioner is usually provided with vertical screw holes. During installation, it is necessary to find the mounting interface from top to bottom and then screw in the screws from top to bottom. However, this technical solution is not applicable to certain specific types of air conditioners. For example, for large cabinet air conditioners, their overall height is relatively high, and some heights may exceed 2 meters. When disassembling and installing the top cover, operators standing on the ground cannot directly visually see the mounting interface on the top of the air conditioner and cannot directly find the screw holes. They need to use special equipment to lay the air conditioner down or stand on a workbench to disassemble and install it, which is inconvenient and wastes work time. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present invention is proposed to provide an air conditioner and its top cover assembly that overcome the above problems or at least partially solve the above problems, aiming to solve the problems of inconvenient operation and low installation efficiency when installing the top cover of the existing air conditioner.

[0004] Specifically, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A top cover assembly of an air conditioner comprises a top cover body, a top cover mounting seat and at least one fastening structure.

[0006] The top of the top cover mounting seat is open, and the top cover body cover is arranged at the top opening. The fastening structure includes a first fastening structure, a second fastening structure and a threaded connector. The first fastening structure extends upward from the top of the top cover mounting seat, and the first fastening structure is provided with a first mounting hole. The opening direction of the first mounting hole is set outward. The angle between the first mounting hole and the horizontal plane is less than 10 degrees. The second fastening structure, the second fastening structure extends downward from the bottom of the top cover body, and the second fastening structure is provided with a second mounting hole. The second mounting hole is coaxial with the first mounting hole. The threaded connector fixes the top cover body to the top cover mounting seat through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole.

[0007] Optionally, the top cover assembly further comprises a plug-in structure comprising a horizontally extending claw structure and a slot structure. The top cover body and the top cover mounting seat are fixedly connected via at least two of the plug-in structures, and all of the plug-in structures are plugged in the same direction, so that the top cover body plugs into the upper side of the top cover mounting seat along the plug-in direction.

[0008] Optionally, the first fastening structure is located at an end of the top cover mounting seat away from the plugging direction. A first stop surface is formed on the side of the first fastening structure away from the plugging direction, and the first mounting hole is formed on the first stop surface.

[0009] The second fastening structure is located at an end of the top cover body away from the plugging direction.

[0010] Optionally, the top cover assembly includes two fastening structures symmetrically arranged along a vertical plane parallel to the plugging direction, and the included angle between the first stop surfaces of the two fastening structures is 30-150 degrees.

[0011] Optionally, along the plug-in direction, at least one of the plug-in structures is located in front of another of the plug-in structures.

[0012] Optionally, on a horizontal projection plane, at least one of the plug-in structures is located on the left side of another of the plug-in structures.

[0013] Optionally, on a vertical projection plane, at least one of the plug-in structures is located on an upper side of another of the plug-in structures.

[0014] Optionally, all the claw structures are arranged at the bottom of the top cover body. All the slot structures are arranged at the top of the top cover mounting seat.

[0015] The inserting claw structure includes a downwardly extending fixing column and a claw extending from the lower end of the fixing column toward the inserting direction. The upper end of the fixing column is fixedly connected to the top cover body. The front end of the claw is provided with a first guide chamfer.

[0016] The slot structure includes upwardly extending slot sidewalls and a horizontally extending slot top wall. The lower ends of the slot sidewalls are fixedly connected to the top cover mounting seat. There are two slot sidewalls, which are spaced apart in the transverse direction. The transverse ends of the slot top wall are respectively fixedly connected to the top ends of the two slot sidewalls. A first slot is formed between the two slot sidewalls, the slot top wall, and the top cover mounting seat, and the first slot is in a clearance fit with the claw.

[0017] Optionally, a second guide chamfer is provided in the direction of the groove top wall corresponding to one end of the fixing column.

[0018] A second slot is formed between the claw and the top cover body. The slot top wall and the second slot are clearance-matched, so that when the claw is inserted into the corresponding first slot, the slot top wall is inserted into the second slot.

[0019] Optionally, the plugging direction is a front-to-back direction.

[0020] The top cover mounting seat is formed by enclosing and connecting the first mounting seat and the second mounting seat along the front-to-back direction. The top of the first mounting seat is higher than the top of the second mounting seat. Along the plugging direction, the first mounting seat is located in front of the second mounting seat.

[0021] The first mounting base is provided with at least one first slot structure, and the second mounting base is provided with at least one second slot structure, and the first slot structure is higher than the second slot structure.

[0022] Optionally, a second stop surface is provided on a side of the first mounting seat facing away from the plugging direction, and a third stop surface is correspondingly provided on the top cover body, so that the second stop surface and the third stop surface stop each other when the claw structure and the slot structure are plugged together.

[0023] On the other hand, the present application also provides an air conditioner, which includes a casing and the above-mentioned top cover assembly. The top cover mounting base is fixedly connected to the top end of the casing.

[0024] Optionally, the top of the housing forms the top cover mounting seat.

[0025] The present invention provides an air conditioner and its top cover assembly, each having a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole disposed approximately horizontally between the top cover body and the top cover mounting base. When installing the top cover body onto the top cover mounting base, the operator can see the first or second mounting hole from the side, allowing the operator to conveniently drive a threaded connector into the first or second mounting hole at a substantially horizontal angle. Compared to existing technologies, this eliminates the need to tilt the air conditioner with specialized equipment or stand on a workbench, resulting in simpler operation and more efficient assembly and disassembly.

[0026] 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

[0027] 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:

[0028] Figure 1 is a schematic front view of an air conditioner according to one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 is a schematic side view of an air conditioner according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3is a schematic top view of an air conditioner according to one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 is a schematic exploded view of a top cover assembly according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a top cover mounting base of a top cover assembly according to one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Schematic enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0034] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 Schematic enlarged view of point D in the middle;

[0035] Figure 8 yes Figure 5 Schematic enlarged view of point E in the middle;

[0036] Figure 9 Figure 3 Schematic partial cross-section along the BB axis;

[0037] Figure 10 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a top cover body of a top cover assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0038] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Schematic enlarged view of point F in the middle;

[0039] Figure 12 Figure 1 Schematic partial cross-section along the AA axis.

[0040] List of reference numerals:

[0041] 100, top cover assembly; 200, top cover body; 212, third stop surface; 300, top cover mounting seat; 310, first mounting seat; 311, second stop surface; 320, second mounting seat; 400, plug-in structure; 420a, first claw structure; 420b, second claw structure; 422, fixing column; 424, claw; 426, first guide chamfer; 428, second slot; 440a, first slot structure; 440b, second slot structure; 442, slot side wall; 444, slot top wall; 446, second guide chamfer; 448, first slot; 500, fastening structure; 510, first fastening structure; 520, first mounting hole; 530, first stop surface; 540, second fastening structure; 550, second mounting hole; 600, casing; 610, front shell; 620, rear shell. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 12 To describe the air conditioner and its top cover assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In the description of this embodiment, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. 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 "plurality" 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] Figure 1A schematic front view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 1 As shown, and reference Figure 2-12 The embodiment of the present invention provides a top cover assembly of an air conditioner, comprising a top cover body 200 , a top cover mounting seat 300 and at least one fastening structure 500 .

[0047] The top cover mounting base 300 has an opening at the top, and the top cover body 200 is covered at the top opening. The fastening structure 500 includes a first fastening structure 510, a second fastening structure 540, and a threaded connector (not shown). The first fastening structure 510 extends upward from the top of the top cover mounting base 300 and is provided with a first mounting hole 520. The opening direction of the first mounting hole 520 is set outward. The angle between the first mounting hole 520 and the horizontal plane is less than 10 degrees. The second fastening structure 540 extends downward from the bottom of the top cover body 200 and is provided with a second mounting hole 550. The second mounting hole 550 is coaxial with the first mounting hole 520. The threaded connector fixes the top cover body 200 to the top cover mounting base 300 through the first mounting hole 520 and the second mounting hole 550.

[0048] The air conditioner can be a cabinet air conditioner, a built-in air conditioner, an integrated air conditioner, a mobile air conditioner, etc. The air conditioner is usually provided with a housing 600, and the housing 600 generally includes a front housing 610, a rear housing 620, a base, etc. The top cover assembly 100 is located on the upper side of the housing 600. The top cover mounting base 300 can be fixedly connected to the upper end of the housing 600, or it can be integrally formed on the upper part of the housing 600. The top cover body 200 and the top cover mounting base 300 can be made of metal, plastic, etc. When the top cover body 200 and the top cover mounting base 300 are made of plastic, the first fastening structure 510 and the second fastening structure 540 can each be integrally formed on the top cover mounting base 300 and the top cover body 200.

[0049] On a horizontal projection plane, the top cover body 200 and the top cover mounting base 300 can be circular, oval, square, etc. The top cover assembly 100 can be mounted on the top cover mounting base 300 from top to bottom, or it can be moved from the side of the top cover mounting base 300 along a substantially horizontal plane and mounted on the top cover mounting base 300, which is not required here.

[0050] The first mounting hole 520 is arranged horizontally, or slightly inclined with respect to the horizontal plane, so that the installer standing on the ground can directly see the first mounting hole 520 or the second mounting hole 550 .

[0051] The threaded connector can be a screw, bolt, etc. The first mounting hole 520 can be located outside the second mounting hole 550. In this case, the first mounting hole 520 can be a through hole and the second mounting hole 550 can be a threaded hole. During installation, the threaded connector passes through the first mounting hole 520 and the second mounting hole 550 in sequence to fix the top cover body 200 to the top cover mounting base 300. The first mounting hole 520 can also be located inside the second mounting hole 550. In this case, the first mounting hole 520 can be a threaded hole and the second mounting hole 550 can be a through hole. During installation, the threaded connector passes through the second mounting hole 550 and the first mounting hole 520 in sequence to fix the top cover body 200 to the top cover mounting base 300.

[0052] During actual installation, the top cover body 200 is first placed on the top cover mounting base 300. At this point, the operator can see the first mounting hole 520 or the second mounting hole 550 from the side, allowing the operator to easily drive the threaded connector into the first and second mounting holes 520 and 550 at a nearly horizontal angle. Compared to existing technologies, this method eliminates the need to tilt the air conditioner with specialized equipment or work on a workbench, resulting in simpler operation and more efficient assembly and disassembly.

[0053] In some embodiments of the top cover assembly of the present invention, as Figure 9 As shown, the top cover assembly also includes a plug-in structure. The plug-in structure 400 includes a horizontally extending claw structure (420a / 420b) and a slot structure (440a / 440b). The top cover body 200 and the top cover mounting base 300 are fixedly connected via at least two plug-in structures 400, and the plug-in directions of all plug-in structures 400 are the same, so that the top cover body 200 is plugged into the upper side of the top cover mounting base 300 along the plug-in direction.

[0054] In this embodiment, the plugging direction is set horizontally (it can also be slightly tilted), and the plugging direction can be from front to back, from back to front, from left to right, from right to left, etc. Figure 4 , Figure 4 The direction of the middle arrow is the plugging direction. The top cover body 200 is plugged into the top cover mounting seat 300 from the right side to the left side in the figure.

[0055] In this embodiment, a claw structure (420a / 420b) can be provided on the top cover body 200, and a slot structure (440a / 440b) can be provided on the top cover mounting seat 300; or a slot structure (440a / 440b) can be provided on the top cover body 200, and a claw structure (420a / 420b) can be provided on the top cover mounting seat 300.

[0056] In this embodiment, there are at least two plug-in structures 400 to limit the top cover body 200 from at least two positions, thereby improving the connection reliability between the top cover body 200 and the top cover mounting seat 300 and preventing the top cover body 200 from falling off the top cover mounting seat 300.

[0057] During installation, the top cover body 200 is moved to a corresponding height, and then pushed horizontally to insert the top cover body 200 into the top cover mounting base 300. During assembly and disassembly of the top cover assembly 100, there is no need to visually inspect the mounting interface from above, nor is there a need to reserve a large operating and installation space on the upper side of the air conditioner. Furthermore, the operation is simple and the assembly and disassembly efficiency is high.

[0058] In some embodiments of the top cover assembly of the present invention, as Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the first fastening structure 510 extends upward from the top of the top cover mounting base 300 and is located at the end of the top cover mounting base 300 that is away from the plugging direction. A first mounting hole 520 is provided on a first stop surface 530 of the first fastening structure 510 that is away from the plugging direction. A second fastening structure 540 extends downward from the bottom of the top cover body 200 and is located at the end of the top cover body 200 that is away from the plugging direction. A second mounting hole 550 is provided on the second fastening structure 540 that is coaxial with the first mounting hole 520.

[0059] In this embodiment, the first fastening structure 510 and the second fastening structure 540 are both located on the end of the top cover assembly 100 that faces away from the insertion direction, thereby exposing the second mounting hole 550 to the installer. The first stop surface 530 can be vertical or slightly inclined, without limitation. When installed, the first stop surface 530 blocks the second fastening structure 540, both limiting the position of the top cover body 200 and reminding the installer that the assembly is in place.

[0060] In some embodiments of the top cover assembly of the present invention, as Figure 12 As shown, the top cover assembly 100 includes two fastening structures 500 symmetrically arranged along a vertical plane (dotted line in the figure) parallel to the plugging direction, and the angle α between the first stop surfaces 530 of the two fastening structures 500 is 30-150 degrees.

[0061] In this embodiment, the two fastening structures 500 are symmetrically arranged, and the two first stop surfaces 530 are wedge-shaped with an included angle α. Thus, when the top cover body 200 is inserted into the top cover mounting base 300, the two first stop surfaces 530 can guide the two second fastening structures 540 and smoothly align the two second mounting holes 550 with the two first mounting holes 520. The installer can directly drive the screws without making additional position or angle adjustments, which is simple and efficient.

[0062] In some embodiments of the top cover assembly of the present invention, as Figure 5 and Figure 10 As shown, along the plugging direction, at least one plug structure 400 is located in front of another plug structure 400 .

[0063] Figure 5 and Figure 10 In the figure, the plugging direction is from the lower right corner to the upper left corner. Along the plugging direction, the first claw structure 420a and the first slot structure 440a are located in front of the first claw structure 420b and the second slot structure 440b. The first claw structure 420a and the first slot structure 440a form a plugging structure 400, and the first claw structure 420b and the second slot structure 440b form another plugging structure 400. By providing at least two front and rear plugging structures 400, the top cover body 200 can be limited, preventing the top cover body 200 from rotating about a horizontal axis perpendicular to the plugging direction. It can also prevent the top cover body 200 from rotating about a vertical axis, thereby improving the connection security of the top cover body 200.

[0064] In some embodiments of the top cover assembly of the present invention, as Figure 5 and Figure 10 As shown, on a horizontal projection plane, at least one plug-in structure 400 is located to the left of another plug-in structure 400 .

[0065] In this embodiment, at least two first claw structures 420a and / or first claw structures 420b are spaced apart on the left and right sides, and at least two first slot structures 440a and / or second slot structures 440b are spaced apart on the left and right sides. By providing at least two left and right plug-in structures 400, the top cover body 200 can be limited, preventing the top cover body 200 from rotating about a horizontal axis parallel to the plug-in direction, and also preventing the top cover body 200 from rotating about a vertical axis, thereby improving the connection security of the top cover body 200.

[0066] In some embodiments of the top cover assembly of the present invention, as Figure 5 and Figure 10 As shown, in the vertical projection plane, at least one plug-in structure 400 is located on the upper side of another plug-in structure 400 .

[0067] In this embodiment, the first claw structure 420a and the first slot structure 440a are located above the first claw structure 420b and the second slot structure 440b. By providing at least two upper and lower plug-in structures 400, the top cover body 200 can be limited in position, preventing the top cover body 200 from rotating about a horizontal axis parallel to the plug-in direction, thereby improving the connection security of the top cover body 200.

[0068] In some embodiments of the top cover assembly of the present invention, as Figure 5 and Figure 10 As shown, all the claw structures (420a / 420b) are arranged at the bottom of the top cover body 200. All the slot structures (440a / 440b) are arranged at the top of the top cover mounting seat 300.

[0069] Generally speaking, the volume of the slot structure (440a / 440b) is larger than that of the claw structure (420a / 420b). Setting the claw structure (420a / 420b) on the top cover body 200 can reduce the amount of material used in the top cover body 200, thereby reducing the overall weight of the top cover body 200 and facilitating lifting and installation.

[0070] In some embodiments of the top cover assembly of the present invention, as Figure 6-9 and Figure 11 As shown, the claw structure (420a / 420b) includes a downwardly extending fixed column 422 and a claw 424 extending from the lower end of the fixed column 422 in the insertion direction. The upper end of the fixed column 422 is fixedly connected to the top cover body 200. The front end of the claw 424 is provided with a first guide chamfer 426.

[0071] The slot structure (440a / 440b) includes upwardly extending slot sidewalls 442 and a horizontally extending slot top wall 444. The lower ends of the slot sidewalls 442 are fixedly connected to the top cover mounting base 300. There are two slot sidewalls 442, spaced laterally apart. The lateral ends of the slot top wall 444 are fixedly connected to the top ends of the two slot sidewalls 442.

[0072] A first slot 448 is formed between the two slot side walls 442 , the slot top wall 444 and the top cover mounting seat 300 , and the first slot 448 is clearance-matched with the claw 424 .

[0073] In this embodiment, the claw 424 can be made of either a rigid or elastic material, though this is not a requirement. The claw 424 is inserted into the first slot 448, which limits the claw 424, preventing it from dislodging upwards or to the left or right. The first guide chamfer 426 serves to guide the claw 424 during insertion, ensuring smooth insertion into the first slot 448.

[0074] The claw structure (420a / 420b) and the slot structure (440a / 440b) can both be made of plastic and manufactured through an injection molding process. The claw structure (420a / 420b) and the slot structure (440a / 440b) can be provided with shrinkage-proof grooves or material-saving grooves to prevent deformation and reduce manufacturing costs.

[0075] In some embodiments of the top cover assembly of the present invention, as Figure 9As shown, a second guide chamfer 446 is provided on the end of the slot top wall 444 that faces the corresponding fixing post 422. A second slot 428 is formed between the latch 424 and the top cover body 200. The slot top wall 444 and the second slot 428 are clearance-matched, so that when the latch is inserted into the corresponding first slot 448, the slot top wall 444 is inserted into the second slot 428.

[0076] In this embodiment, the slot top wall 444 is inserted into the second slot 428 to further limit the claw structure (420a / 420b). This prevents the top cover body 200 from moving downward and prevents the claw structure (420a / 420b) from escaping to the left or right. The second guide chamfer 446 is used to guide the claw structure (420a / 420b) during insertion, ensuring that the second slot 428 is smoothly inserted into the slot top wall 444.

[0077] In some embodiments of the top cover assembly of the present invention, as Figure 5 and Figure 10 As shown, the plugging direction is the front-to-back direction. The top cover mounting base 300 is formed by a first mounting base 310 and a second mounting base 320 that are connected in the front-to-back direction. The top of the first mounting base 310 is higher than the top of the second mounting base 320. In the plugging direction, the first mounting base 310 is located in front of the second mounting base 320. The first mounting base 310 is provided with at least one first slot structure 440a. The second mounting base 320 is provided with at least one second slot structure 440b. The first slot structure 440a is higher than the second slot structure 440b.

[0078] Specifically, when the plugging direction is from front to back, the first mounting seat 310 can be located at the upper end of the rear housing 620, and the second mounting seat 320 can be located at the upper end of the front housing 610. When the plugging direction is from back to front, the first mounting seat 310 can be located at the upper end of the front housing 610, and the second mounting seat 320 can be located at the upper end of the rear housing 620. For a built-in air conditioner, the plugging direction can be from front to back. In this way, the top cover body 200 can be installed from front to back without moving the air conditioner.

[0079] In this embodiment, the top ends of the first mounting seat 310 and the second mounting seat 320 are vertically staggered. This, on the one hand, forms a vertically staggered first slot structure 440a and a second slot structure 440b, thereby improving the positional restraint of the top cover body 200. On the other hand, the installer can see the top end of the first mounting seat 310 in the insertion direction, that is, through the second mounting seat 320, thereby more conveniently inserting the top cover body 200 into the top cover mounting seat 300.

[0080] In some embodiments of the top cover assembly of the present invention, as Figure 5 and Figure 10As shown, a second stop surface 311 is provided on the side of the first mounting seat 310 facing away from the plugging direction. A corresponding third stop surface 212 is provided on the top cover body 200 so that the second stop surface 311 and the third stop surface 212 stop each other when the claw structure (420a / 420b) and the slot structure (440a / 440b) are plugged into each other.

[0081] The second stop surface 311 and the third stop surface 212 can be both vertical surfaces or slightly inclined surfaces, which is not limited here. When installed in place, the second stop surface 311 blocks the third stop surface 212, on the one hand limiting the position of the top cover body 200, and on the other hand reminding the installer that it has been installed in place.

[0082] In some embodiments of the air conditioner of the present invention, as Figure 1-2 As shown, the air conditioner includes a housing 600 and a top cover assembly 100 of any one of the above embodiments or a combination of the above embodiments. The top cover mounting base 300 is fixedly connected to the top of the housing 600, or the top of the housing 600 forms the top cover mounting base 300.

[0083] The air conditioner can be a cabinet air conditioner, a built-in air conditioner, an integrated air conditioner, a mobile air conditioner, etc. The housing 600 generally includes a front housing 610, a rear housing 620, a base, etc. The top cover assembly 100 is located on the upper side of the housing 600. The front housing 610 may also be provided with a front panel. The top cover mounting base 300 may be fixedly connected to the upper end of the housing 600 or may be integrally formed therewith.

[0084] In this embodiment, since the top cover body 200 is plugged into the top cover mounting seat 300 along a horizontal plug-in direction, when disassembling and assembling the top cover body 200, there is no need to visually observe the installation interface from top to bottom, nor is there a need to reserve a large operating and installation space on the upper side of the air conditioner. It is more suitable for specific types of air conditioners such as large cabinet air conditioners and embedded air conditioners, and has simple operation and high disassembly and assembly efficiency.

[0085] 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. A top cover assembly of an air conditioner, characterized in that: include: Top cover body; A top cover mounting seat, wherein the top of the top cover mounting seat is opened, and the top cover body is arranged at the top opening; and At least one fastening structure, the fastening structure comprising: a first fastening structure, the first fastening structure extending upward from the top of the top cover mounting base, the first fastening structure being provided with a first mounting hole; the first mounting hole being provided with an opening facing outward; and the angle between the first mounting hole and the horizontal plane being less than 10 degrees; a second fastening structure extending downward from the bottom of the top cover body, the second fastening structure being provided with a second mounting hole; the second mounting hole being coaxial with the first mounting hole; A threaded connector is used to fix the top cover body to the top cover mounting seat through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole.

2. The top cover assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The top cover assembly also includes a plug-in structure, which includes a claw structure and a slot structure extending horizontally; the top cover body and the top cover mounting seat are fixedly connected by at least two of the plug-in structures, and the plug-in directions of all the plug-in structures are in the same direction, so that the top cover body can be plugged into the upper side of the top cover mounting seat along the plug-in direction.

3. The top cover assembly according to claim 2, wherein: The first fastening structure is located at an end of the top cover mounting seat away from the plugging direction; a first stop surface is formed on a side of the first fastening structure away from the plugging direction, and the first mounting hole is provided on the first stop surface; The second fastening structure is located at an end of the top cover body away from the plugging direction.

4. The top cover assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The top cover assembly includes two fastening structures symmetrically arranged along a vertical plane parallel to the plugging direction, and the included angle between the first stop surfaces of the two fastening structures is 30-150 degrees.

5. The top cover assembly according to claim 2, wherein: Along the plug-in direction, at least one of the plug-in structures is located in front of another of the plug-in structures; and / or On a horizontal projection plane, at least one of the plug-in structures is located to the left of another of the plug-in structures; and / or On a vertical projection plane, at least one of the plug-in structures is located above another of the plug-in structures.

6. The top cover assembly according to claim 2, wherein: All the claw structures are arranged at the bottom of the top cover body; all the slot structures are arranged at the top of the top cover mounting seat; The claw structure includes: A downwardly extending fixing post, wherein the upper end of the fixing post is fixedly connected to the top cover body; A claw extending from the lower end of the fixing column toward the plugging direction, wherein the front end of the claw is provided with a first guide chamfer; The slot structure comprises: An upwardly extending groove side wall, wherein the lower end of the groove side wall is fixedly connected to the top cover mounting seat; the groove side walls are two and are arranged at intervals in the transverse direction; A horizontally extending groove top wall, wherein the lateral ends of the groove top wall are respectively fixedly connected to the top ends of the two groove side walls; Wherein, a first slot is formed between the two slot side walls, the slot top wall and the top cover mounting seat, and the first slot is clearance-matched with the claw.

7. The top cover assembly according to claim 6, wherein: A second guide chamfer is provided in the direction of the top wall of the groove corresponding to one end of the fixing column; A second slot is formed between the claw and the top cover body; the slot top wall and the second slot are clearance-matched, so that when the claw is inserted into the corresponding first slot, the slot top wall is inserted into the second slot.

8. The top cover assembly according to claim 6, wherein: The plugging direction is the front-to-back direction; The top cover mounting seat is formed by a first mounting seat and a second mounting seat connected along the front-to-back direction; the top of the first mounting seat is higher than the top of the second mounting seat; along the plugging direction, the first mounting seat is located in front of the second mounting seat; At least one first slot structure is provided on the first mounting seat; at least one second slot structure is provided on the second mounting seat; and the first slot structure is higher than the second slot structure.

9. The top cover assembly according to claim 8, wherein: A second stop surface is provided on the side of the first mounting seat away from the plugging direction; a third stop surface is correspondingly provided on the top cover body, so that when the claw structure and the slot structure are plugged in, the second stop surface and the third stop surface stop each other.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that: comprising a housing and a top cover assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9; The top cover mounting base is fixedly connected to the top of the housing; or The top of the housing forms the top cover mounting seat.

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