Air conditioner shell and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model relates to an air conditioner shell and an air conditioner and belongs to the technical field of air conditioners. The air conditioner shell comprises a front panel, an air inlet grid and two first limiting plates, at least one buckle groove is formed in one of the front panel and the air inlet grid, and at least one buckle piece is arranged in the other one of the front panel and the air inlet grid. The two first limiting plates are arranged on the two opposite sides of the air inlet grid correspondingly, the buckling pieces are located on the inner sides of the first limiting plates and connected with the buckling grooves, and the outer walls of the two first limiting plates abut against the inner wall of the front panel so that the air inlet grid can be fixed to the front panel. The contact area between the front panel and the air inlet grid is increased by arranging the first limiting plate, so that separation between the front panel and the air inlet grid is avoided, and the connection strength between the front panel and the air inlet grid is enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of air conditioning, and specifically relates to an air conditioning casing and an air conditioner. Background Art

[0002] The air conditioner casing is a crucial component of an air conditioner. It not only protects internal components from the external environment but also guides air flow. The casing includes a front panel and an air inlet grille. The grille is connected to the front panel, with its ends abutting against the ends of the front panel. Together, the grille and the front panel form the installation area for the heat pump system.

[0003] However, in some application scenarios, the air inlet grille on the air conditioner casing may become loose or fall off. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present application provides an air conditioner housing and an air conditioner, which are used to solve the problem of loose or detached air inlet grille in some application scenarios.

[0005] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an air conditioner casing, comprising a front panel, an air inlet grille and two first limiting plates, wherein at least one snap groove is provided in one of the front panel and the air inlet grille, and at least one snap member is provided in the other.

[0006] The two first limiting plates are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the air inlet grille, the fastener is located on the inner side of the first limiting plate, the fastener is correspondingly connected to the fastener groove, and the outer walls of the two first limiting plates are abutted against the inner wall of the front panel to fix the air inlet grille on the front panel.

[0007] In an embodiment of the present application, a second limiting plate is further included, wherein the second limiting plate is connected to the top of the first limiting plate, and the second limiting plate is connected to the top of the front panel via bolts.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present application, at least one reinforcing rib is provided on the air inlet grille, and both ends of the reinforcing rib are respectively located on both sides of the axis between the two first limiting plates, and both ends of the reinforcing rib are connected to the fastener.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present application, a cover plate is further included, which includes a first shielding portion and a second shielding portion connected to the first shielding portion. A first inner edge is provided at the top of the front panel, and a second inner edge is provided at the top of the air inlet grille.

[0010] The first shielding portion is arranged on the first inner edge, the second shielding portion is arranged on the second inner edge and is threadedly connected to the second inner edge, the first shielding portion is used to shield the top of the front panel, and the second shielding portion is used to shield the top of the air inlet grille.

[0011] In the embodiment of the present application, the second shielding portion is higher than the first shielding portion.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present application, a mounting plate and a filter screen connected to the mounting plate are also included, and a mounting port and a ventilation grille are also provided on the air inlet grille.

[0013] The mounting plate is snap-connected with the mounting opening, the filter screen cover is arranged on the inner side of the ventilation grille, and the filter screen is used to filter the air from the outside that enters the air inlet grille.

[0014] In an embodiment of the present application, a handle groove is provided on the outer side wall of the mounting plate.

[0015] In the embodiment of the present application, the first limiting plate and the air inlet grille are integrally formed.

[0016] In an embodiment of the present application, the width of the contact surface between the first limiting plate and the front panel is 10-15 mm.

[0017] In a second aspect, an air conditioner is provided, comprising an outdoor unit and an indoor unit connected to the outdoor unit, wherein the indoor unit comprises the air conditioner casing as described in the first aspect.

[0018] The present application provides an air conditioner housing and air conditioner, comprising a front panel, an air inlet grille, and two first limiting plates. One of the front panel and the air inlet grille is provided with at least one snap-fit ​​groove, and the other is provided with at least one snap-fit ​​member. The two first limiting plates are disposed on opposite sides of the air inlet grille, with the snap-fit ​​members located on the inner sides of the first limiting plates. The snap-fit ​​members are connected to the snap-fit ​​grooves, and the outer walls of the two first limiting plates abut against the inner walls of the front panel to secure the air inlet grille to the front panel. The present application increases the contact area between the front panel and the air inlet grille by providing the first limiting plates, thereby preventing separation between the front panel and the air inlet grille and strengthening the connection strength between the front panel and the air inlet grille. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a cross-sectional view of an air conditioner casing in the prior art;

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner housing provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle front panel;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of the first angle of the middle air inlet grille;

[0024] Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of an air conditioner housing provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the second angle of the air inlet grille.

[0027] Description of reference numerals:

[0028] 100-front panel;

[0029] 110- buckle slot;

[0030] 120-first inner edge;

[0031] 200-air inlet grille;

[0032] 210- fastener;

[0033] 220-reinforcement ribs;

[0034] 230- second inner edge;

[0035] 240-installation port;

[0036] 250-ventilation grille;

[0037] 300-first limit plate;

[0038] 400-second limit plate;

[0039] 500-cover plate;

[0040] 510-first shielding portion;

[0041] 520- second shielding portion;

[0042] 600-Mounting plate;

[0043] 610-handle slot;

[0044] 700-filter;

[0045] 800-Contact surface.

[0046] The above drawings illustrate specific embodiments of the present application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and the textual description are not intended to limit the scope of the present application in any way, but rather to illustrate the concepts of the present application to those skilled in the art by reference to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application more clear, the technical solutions in this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of this application, not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0048] The terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," and so on (if any) in the description and claims of the present invention and the drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequential sequence. It should be understood that the terms used in this manner can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present invention described herein can, for example, be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0049] In the embodiments of this application, words such as "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations, or descriptions. Any embodiment or design described in this application as "exemplary" or "for example" should not be construed as being preferred or advantageous over other embodiments or designs. Rather, the use of words such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a concrete manner.

[0050] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "inside", "outside", "top", "bottom", "front", "back", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship (if any), are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0051] Air conditioning housing in the prior art is as follows Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of a conventional air conditioner housing. It includes a front panel 100 and an air inlet grille 200. The air inlet grille 200 is connected to the front panel 100 via snaps or bolts, so that the ends of the air inlet grille 200 abut against the ends of the front panel 100. Together, the air inlet grille 200 and the front panel 100 form the installation area for the heat pump system.

[0052] In the above solution, since the end of the air inlet grille 200 abuts against the end of the front panel 100 or only a very small part is in contact, the contact area between the air inlet grille 200 and the front panel 100 is small. In some application scenarios, such as during transportation and use, the air inlet grille 200 and the front panel 100 may be misaligned due to bumps or shaking, which may cause the air inlet grille 200 to detach from the front panel 100, affecting the yield of the air conditioner.

[0053] To address the above-mentioned issues, the present application provides an air conditioner housing and air conditioner. A first limiting plate is provided between the front panel of the air conditioner housing and the air inlet grille. The first limiting plate increases the contact area between the front panel and the air inlet grille, thereby preventing misalignment between the front panel and the air inlet grille and preventing the air inlet grille from detaching from the front panel, thereby making transportation of the air conditioner safer. This embodiment will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0054] Among them, combined Figure 2-6 As shown, Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of an air conditioner casing provided in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the front panel. Figure 4 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the first angle of the center air inlet grille. Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of an air conditioner casing provided in an embodiment of the present application. Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0055] An embodiment of the present application provides an air conditioner casing, comprising a front panel 100, an air inlet grille 200 and two first limiting plates 300, wherein at least one snap groove 110 is provided in one of the front panel 100 and the air inlet grille 200, and at least one snap member 210 is provided in the other.

[0056] The two first limiting plates 300 are respectively arranged on the opposite sides of the air inlet grille 200, the fastener 210 is located on the inner side of the first limiting plate 300, the air inlet grille 200210 is connected to the fastener groove 110, and the outer walls of the two first limiting plates 300 are abutted against the inner wall of the front panel 100 to fix the air inlet grille 200 on the front panel 100.

[0057] The present application increases the contact area between the front panel 100 and the air inlet grille 200 by setting a first limiting plate 300 to prevent the front panel 100 from being separated from the air inlet grille 200, thereby strengthening the connection strength between the front panel 100 and the air inlet grille 200.

[0058] Among them, the air-conditioning casing mentioned in this embodiment is applied to the indoor unit of a cabinet air-conditioning unit, and an installation area of ​​the heat pump system is formed between the front panel 100 and the air inlet grille 200, and the front panel 100 is also provided with corresponding components and air outlets for carrying the heat pump system.

[0059] Exemplarily, two first limiting columns are relatively arranged inside the front panel 100, and the two first limiting columns are spaced 5-10 mm apart from the two inner side walls opposite to the front panel 100. The height of the first limiting columns is the same as the height of the front panel 100, and the side walls of the first limiting columns are recessed inward to form a snap groove 110, and the opening of the snap groove 110 faces the air inlet grille 200.

[0060] Two second limiting columns are relatively arranged inside the air inlet grille 200. The height of the second limiting columns is the same as that of the air inlet grille 200. The second limiting columns are provided with fasteners 210 corresponding to the fastener grooves 110 one by one. The fasteners 210 are engaged with the fastener grooves 110, thereby fixing the air inlet grille 200 to the front panel 100.

[0061] Exemplarily, the fasteners 210 and the fastener slots 110 on the first limiting column and the second limiting column can be interchangeable, such as the fastener 210 is provided on the first limiting column and the fastener slot 110 is provided on the second limiting column, which can be adjusted according to actual production needs.

[0062] More specific combination Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the height of the first limiting plate 300 is the same as that of the air inlet grille 200. After the air inlet grille 200 is mounted on the front panel 100, the outer wall of the first limiting plate 300 abuts against a portion of the inner wall of the front panel 100, thereby sealing the front panel 100 and the air inlet grille 200. The provision of the first limiting plate 300 increases the contact area between the front panel 100 and the air inlet grille 200, thereby improving the sealing of the air conditioner casing and preventing moisture erosion.

[0063] In the embodiment of the present application, a second limiting plate 400 is further included. The second limiting plate 400 is connected to the top of the first limiting plate 300 , and the second limiting plate 400 is connected to the top of the front panel 100 via bolts.

[0064] Specific combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the second limiting plate 400 is perpendicular to the first limiting plate 300. An arc-shaped plate is provided between the first limiting plate 300 and the second limiting plate 400, and the second limiting plate 400 is connected to the first limiting plate 300 via the arc-shaped plate. A first threaded hole is provided at the top of the front panel 100, and a second threaded hole is provided on the second limiting plate 400. Bolts are fastened through the first and second threaded holes to secure the top of the front panel 100 and the second limiting plate 400, thereby improving the connection strength between the front panel 100 and the air inlet grille 200.

[0065] The first threaded hole may be replaced by a through hole.

[0066] In an embodiment of the present application, at least one reinforcing rib 220 is provided on the air inlet grille 200 , and both ends of the reinforcing rib 220 are respectively located on both sides of the axis between the two first limiting plates 300 , and both ends of the reinforcing rib 220 are connected to the fastener 210 .

[0067] in, Figure 4 S in the figure is an axis, and the two first limiting plates 300 are symmetrically arranged about the axis.

[0068] For example, two first limiting columns are relatively arranged inside the front panel 100, and a plurality of snap grooves 110 are arranged in sequence from top to bottom on the first limiting columns. A plurality of reinforcing ribs 220 are arranged in sequence from top to bottom inside the air inlet grille 200, and the reinforcing ribs 220 are arranged in contact with the inner wall of the air inlet grille 200. Fasteners 210 are arranged at the ends of both ends of the reinforcing ribs 220, and the fasteners 210 at both ends are snapped into the corresponding snap grooves 110 on the first limiting columns.

[0069] The overall structure of the air inlet grille 200 is strengthened by the reinforcing ribs 220 , and the reinforcing ribs 220 can also provide support for the fasteners 210 , thereby further saving the internal space of the air inlet grille 200 .

[0070] The number of the reinforcing ribs 220 is 5-8, and the number of the corresponding fasteners 210 is set to 10-16.

[0071] In an embodiment of the present application, a cover plate 500 is also included, which includes a first shielding portion 510 and a second shielding portion 520 connected to the first shielding portion 510. A first inner edge 120 is provided at the top of the front panel 100, and a second inner edge 230 is provided at the top of the air inlet grille 200.

[0072] The first shielding portion 510 is arranged on the first inner edge 120, and the second shielding portion 520 is arranged on the second inner edge 230 and is threadedly connected to the second inner edge 230. The first shielding portion 510 is used to shield the top of the front panel 100, and the second shielding portion 520 is used to shield the top of the air inlet grille 200.

[0073] Four first inner edges 120 are provided on the front panel 100, and the tops of the first inner edges 120 are lower than the top of the front panel 100. Two of the first inner edges 120 are located in the middle of the top of the front panel 100, and the other two first inner edges 120 are located at the angles between the middle of the top and the sides of the front panel 100.

[0074] Three second inner edges 230 are provided on the air inlet grille 200, and the three second inner edges 230 are respectively located in the middle and on both sides of the top of the air inlet grille 200. Two threaded holes are provided at both ends of the second inner edge 230 located in the middle, and two threaded holes are provided on the second shielding portion 520. Bolts fix the second shielding portion 520 to the air inlet grille 200 through the two threaded holes. At the same time, the first shielding portion 510 is also fixed to the front panel 100.

[0075] The front panel 100 and the air inlet grille 200 are covered by the first shielding portion 510 and the second shielding portion 520. When maintenance is needed, the top cover 500 can be opened first to perform maintenance directly, which is more convenient than separating the front panel 100 and the air inlet grille 200.

[0076] In the embodiment of the present application, the second shielding portion 520 is higher than the first shielding portion 510 , so as to meet the height difference between the air inlet grille 200 and the front panel 100 .

[0077] like Figure 7 As shown, Figure 7 for Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of the middle air inlet grille 200 at a second angle.

[0078] In the embodiment of the present application, a mounting plate 600 and a filter screen 700 connected to the mounting plate 600 are further included, and a mounting port 240 and a ventilation grille 250 are also provided on the air inlet grille 200 .

[0079] The mounting plate 600 is snap-fitted to the mounting opening 240 , and the filter screen 700 is covered on the inner side of the ventilation grille 250 . The filter screen 700 is used to filter the air from the outside that enters the air inlet grille 200 .

[0080] The mounting opening 240 is provided with a mounting groove, and the filter 700 extends into the air inlet grille 200 along the mounting opening 240 , and the left side of the mounting plate 600 is snapped into the mounting groove, thereby fixing the filter 700 .

[0081] The filter screen 700 and the side wall of the air inlet grille 200 have the same shape.

[0082] In the embodiment of the present application, a handle groove 610 is provided on the outer side wall of the mounting plate 600. The handle groove 610 is used for taking and placing the mounting plate 600.

[0083] In the embodiment of the present application, the first limiting plate 300 and the air inlet grille 200 are integrally formed, thereby improving the connection strength between the first limiting plate 300 and the air inlet grille 200 .

[0084] In the embodiment of the present application, the width of the contact surface 800 between the first limiting plate 300 and the front panel 100 is 10-15 mm.

[0085] For example, Figure 6 Where h is the width of the contact surface 800, and the length of the first limiting plate 300 is 12.5 mm. Therefore, the contact surface 800 between the first limiting plate 300 and the front panel 100 is 12.5 mm. This length prevents the first limiting plate 300 from detaching from the front panel 100 while avoiding the first limiting plate 300 being too long to affect the installation of other components.

[0086] This embodiment further provides an air conditioner, comprising an outdoor unit and an indoor unit connected to the outdoor unit, wherein the indoor unit comprises the air conditioner casing as described above and a heat pump system disposed in the air conditioner casing.

[0087] The present application provides an air conditioner housing and air conditioner, comprising a front panel, an air inlet grille, and two first limiting plates. The front panel is provided with at least one snap groove, and the air inlet grille is provided with at least one snap member. The two first limiting plates are disposed on opposite sides of the air inlet grille, and the snap members are located on the inner sides of the first limiting plates. The air inlet grille is connected to the snap grooves in the front panel via the snap members. The outer walls of the two first limiting plates abut against the inner walls of the front panel to secure the air inlet grille to the front panel. The present application increases the contact area between the front panel and the air inlet grille by providing the first limiting plates, thereby preventing separation between the front panel and the air inlet grille and strengthening the connection strength between the front panel and the air inlet grille.

[0088] So far, the technical solutions of the present application have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the scope of protection of the present application is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit it. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

[0089] Generally speaking, terms should be understood, at least in part, based on the context in which they are used. For example, as used herein, the term "one or more" can be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic in the singular sense, or can be used to describe a combination of features, structures, or characteristics in the plural sense, depending at least in part on the context. Similarly, terms such as "one" or "a number of" can also be understood to convey either singular or plural usage, depending at least in part on the context.

[0090] It should be readily understood that “on,” “above,” and “over” in this disclosure should be interpreted in the broadest manner, such that “on” means not only “directly on something,” but also includes “on something” with intervening features or layers therebetween, and “above” or “over” includes not only the meaning of “above” or “over,” but also includes “above” or “over” with no intervening features or layers therebetween (i.e., directly on something).

Claims

1. An air conditioner housing, characterized in that: The invention comprises a front panel (100), an air inlet grille (200) and two first limiting plates (300), wherein at least one snap-fit ​​groove (110) is provided in one of the front panel (100) and the air inlet grille (200), and a snap-fit ​​member (210) is provided in the other. The two first limiting plates (300) are respectively arranged on opposite sides of the air inlet grille (200), the snap-fitting member (210) is located on the inner side of the first limiting plate (300), the snap-fitting member (210) is correspondingly connected to the snap-fitting groove (110), and the outer walls of the two first limiting plates (300) are in contact with the inner wall of the front panel (100) to fix the air inlet grille (200) on the front panel (100).

2. The air conditioner casing according to claim 1, characterized in that It also includes a second limiting plate (400), wherein the second limiting plate (400) is connected to the top of the first limiting plate (300), and the second limiting plate (400) is connected to the top of the front panel (100) via bolts.

3. The air conditioner casing according to claim 1, characterized in that At least one reinforcing rib (220) is provided on the air inlet grille (200), and two ends of the reinforcing rib (220) are respectively located on both sides of the axis between the two first limiting plates (300), and both ends of the reinforcing rib (220) are connected to the fastener (210).

4. The air conditioner casing according to claim 1, characterized in that The air inlet grille (200) further comprises a cover plate (500), the cover plate (500) comprising a first shielding portion (510) and a second shielding portion (520) connected to the first shielding portion (510); a first inner edge (120) is provided on the top of the front panel (100); and a second inner edge (230) is provided on the top of the air inlet grille (200); The first shielding portion (510) is arranged on the first inner edge (120), and the second shielding portion (520) is arranged on the second inner edge (230) and is threadedly connected to the second inner edge (230). The first shielding portion (510) is used to shield the top of the front panel (100), and the second shielding portion (520) is used to shield the top of the air inlet grille (200).

5. The air conditioner casing according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second shielding portion (520) is higher than the first shielding portion (510).

6. The air conditioner casing according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: It also includes a mounting plate (600) and a filter screen (700) connected to the mounting plate (600); the air inlet grille (200) is also provided with a mounting port (240) and a ventilation grille (250); The mounting plate (600) is snap-connected with the mounting opening (240), and the filter screen (700) is covered on the inner side of the ventilation grille (250). The filter screen (700) is used to filter the air from the outside that enters the air inlet grille (200).

7. The air conditioner casing according to claim 6, characterized in that: A handle groove (610) is provided on the outer side wall of the mounting plate (600).

8. The air conditioner casing according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The first limiting plate (300) and the air inlet grille (200) are integrally formed.

9. The air conditioner casing according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The width of the contact surface (800) between the first limiting plate (300) and the front panel (100) is 10-15 mm.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that: It comprises an outdoor unit and an indoor unit connected to the outdoor unit, wherein the indoor unit comprises the air-conditioning casing according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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