Module structure, module combination and air conditioner indoor unit

Abstract

The utility model provides a module structure, a module combination and an air conditioner indoor unit, the module structure comprises a first function module, the first function module is provided with a socket and a positioning piece, the socket is used for inserting a plug in the first direction, and the socket and the positioning piece are oppositely arranged at an interval in the first direction; at least part of the positioning piece can move between a first position and a second position in the second direction so that the plug can be prevented from being inserted into the socket at the first position or the plug can be prevented from being separated from the socket at the second position, and the first direction and the second direction are obliquely arranged. According to the technical scheme, the socket is arranged on the first functional module to meet the assembly requirement of other functional modules, and further, the movable positioning piece is arranged on the first functional module, so that the other functional modules can be quickly and stably assembled to the first functional module, and the assembly process of the other functional modules is not interfered.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and in particular to a modular structure, modular combination, and air conditioning indoor unit. Background Technology

[0002] Air conditioners achieve different functional purposes through different modular designs, and can also meet various user needs by recombining different modules. Therefore, there is a need to provide a structure that is easy for users to assemble and can realize the combination of different modules. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides a modular structure, modular combination, and air conditioner indoor unit to solve the technical problem of rapid assembly of different modules.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application proposes a module structure including a first functional module. The first functional module is provided with a socket and a positioning member. The socket is used for inserting a plug along a first direction. The socket and the positioning member are arranged at intervals relative to each other along the first direction. At least a portion of the positioning member can move along a second direction between a first position and a second position to avoid the plug from being inserted into the socket at the first position or to prevent the plug from being disengaged from the socket at the second position. The first direction and the second direction are inclined.

[0005] Optionally, in one embodiment, the positioning member includes an elastic connecting portion and a positioning portion. The two ends of the elastic connecting portion are respectively connected to the positioning portion and the first functional module. The positioning portion protrudes from the elastic connecting portion and the elastic connecting portion elastically drives the positioning portion to move along the second direction, so that the positioning portion avoids the plug from being inserted into the socket at the first position or blocks the plug from being disengaged from the socket at the second position.

[0006] Optionally, in one embodiment, the first functional module is provided with a clearance groove, one end of the elastic connecting part away from the positioning part is connected to the groove wall of the clearance groove, and the positioning part is spaced apart from the groove wall of the clearance groove and extends out of the clearance groove.

[0007] Optionally, in one embodiment, the first functional module is provided with a guide rail located between the socket and the positioning member, the guide rail extending along the first direction, the guide rail being used for the plug to be slidably inserted into the socket.

[0008] Optionally, in one embodiment, two limiting portions are provided on the side of the socket facing the positioning member. The two limiting portions are arranged at intervals relative to each other in a direction perpendicular to the first direction, so that the plug can be slidably connected and inserted into the socket. The distance between the two limiting portions gradually decreases along the insertion direction of the plug.

[0009] Optionally, in one embodiment, the guide rail is located between the two limiting portions, and multiple guide rails are provided at intervals along the direction from one limiting portion to the other limiting portion.

[0010] Optionally, in one embodiment, the first functional module has a plurality of sidewalls on the periphery of the opening side of the socket. The plurality of sidewalls are two opposing first sidewalls and two opposing second sidewalls. The two first sidewalls are each provided with two limiting portions. One of the second sidewalls is provided with the plurality of guide rails, and the other second sidewall is provided with a rib. The distance between the rib and the second sidewall where the plurality of guide rails are located gradually decreases along the insertion direction of the plug.

[0011] Optionally, in one embodiment, the rib is located on the side of the second sidewall away from the socket and towards the end of the guide rail near the socket.

[0012] Optionally, in one embodiment, the first functional module includes a housing and a circuit board disposed within the housing. The circuit board is provided with the socket and a baffle. The housing is provided with a slot that exposes the socket. The baffle is located on the periphery of the opening side of the socket to cover the gap between the circuit board and the slot wall.

[0013] This application also proposes a module combination, including the module structure as described above and a second functional module, wherein the second functional module is provided with the plug, the plug being used to insert into the socket to electrically connect the first functional module and the second functional module.

[0014] This application also proposes an indoor air conditioning unit, including the modular structure as described above, or a combination of modules as described above.

[0015] The modular structure provided in this application firstly allows the assembly of other functional modules by setting an interface on the first functional module, and further allows the other functional modules to be quickly and stably assembled into the first functional module by setting a movable positioning component on the first functional module, without interfering with the assembly process of the other functional modules. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a top view of the module structure of this application;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A sectional view;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second functional module of this application when it slides close to the socket;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A sectional view;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the module combination in this application;

[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A sectional view.

[0023] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0024] 1. First functional module; 11. Socket; 12. Clearance groove; 13. Guide rail; 14. First side wall; 141. Limiting part; 15. Second side wall; 151. Rib; 16. Housing; 17. Circuit board; 171. Baffle; 2. Positioning component; 21. Elastic connection part; 22. Positioning part; 3. Second functional module; 31. Plug.

[0025] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model. In addition, it should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for illustration and explanation of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. In the present utility model, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper" and "lower" generally refer to the upper and lower positions of the device in actual use or operation, specifically the drawing directions in the accompanying drawings; while "inner" and "outer" refer to the outline of the device.

[0027] This application provides a modular structure to solve the problem of rapid assembly of different modules. The following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0028] In the embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the module structure includes a first functional module 1, which is provided with a socket 11 and a positioning member 2. The socket 11 is used for inserting the plug 31 in a first direction. The socket 11 and the positioning member 2 are arranged at intervals relative to each other in the first direction. At least a part of the positioning member 2 can move between a first position and a second position in a second direction to avoid the plug 31 from being inserted into the socket 11 in the first position or to prevent the plug 31 from being dislodged from the socket 11 in the second position. The first direction and the second direction are inclined.

[0029] It should be noted that "at least a portion of the positioning member 2 can move along the second direction between the first position and the second position to avoid the plug 31 from being inserted into the socket 11 in the first position, or to prevent the plug 31 from being disengaged from the socket 11 in the second position" means that at least a portion of the positioning member 2 can rotate or slide along the second direction between the first position and the second position, or it can be in the first position or the second position. When in the first position, it can avoid the plug 31, and when in the second position, it can position the plug 31.

[0030] The first functional module 1 refers to a structure that can perform a specific function. In this embodiment, the first functional module 1 refers to a display module, which includes at least a display controller. The display controller is used to connect to the display panel to control the display screen of the display panel. The plug 31 refers to a connector from other functional modules. The first functional module 1 is assembled with other functional modules through the insertion of the plug 31 into the socket 11 to provide more functions. The tilt setting of the first direction and the second direction means that there is an angle between the first direction and the second direction, and the angle is greater than or equal to 0° and less than or equal to 180°.

[0031] It is understandable that, through at least a portion of the movable positioning element 2, on the one hand, it can adaptively avoid the plugs 31 of other functional modules to smoothly complete the assembly process, and on the other hand, it can complete the positioning at the same time as the assembly is completed, making the assembly process efficient, fast and highly reliable.

[0032] For example, other functional modules may refer to WiFi functional modules. By inserting the plug 31 of the WiFi functional module into the socket 11 of the first functional module 1, other terminals can use the WiFi network to control the functions of the first functional module 1.

[0033] Furthermore, the positioning element 2 may be slidably connected to the first functional module 1 and move between the first position and the second position. Alternatively, one end of the positioning element 2 may be rotatably connected to the first functional module 1, and the other end of the positioning element 2 may move between the first position and the second position.

[0034] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 As shown, the positioning member 2 includes an elastic connecting part 21 and a positioning part 22. The two ends of the elastic connecting part 21 are respectively connected to the positioning part 22 and the first functional module 1. The positioning part 22 protrudes from the elastic connecting part 21. The elastic connecting part 21 elastically deforms to drive the positioning part 22 to move along the second direction, so that the positioning part 22 avoids the plug 31 from entering the socket 11 in the first position, or blocks the plug 31 from leaving the socket 11 in the second position.

[0035] It should be noted that the elastic connection 21 driving the positioning part 22 to move along the second direction by elastic deformation means that: under the action of external force, the elastic connection 21 is driven to undergo elastic deformation, thereby driving the positioning part 22 to move to the first position; when the external force is removed, the elastic restoring force of the elastic connection 21 drives the positioning part 22 to return to the second position.

[0036] Understandably, the deformation of the elastic connecting part 21 can both avoid the plug 31 and independently position the plug 31, resulting in a simple structure that is easy to manufacture. When it is necessary to disassemble the first functional module 1 and other functional modules, the positioning part 22 can be pushed to the first position, and then the plug 31 can be pulled out, facilitating the assembly and disassembly of other functional modules.

[0037] For example, the elastic connection 21 can be a spring, or a structure made of a material with a certain elastic coefficient, and the structure here can be a plate structure.

[0038] Furthermore, when the elastic connection part 21 uses a spring, the first functional module 1 is provided with a mounting groove for the spring to be embedded. The two ends of the spring are fixedly connected to the positioning part 22 and the groove wall of the mounting groove, respectively. The positioning part 22 is slidably connected in the mounting groove, which extends along the second direction to limit the movement direction of the spring. Based on this, the first direction and the second direction are set perpendicularly, and the mounting groove and the socket 11 are set at intervals relative to each other along the first direction. When the spring is a compression spring, when the user pushes the plug 31 closer to the socket 11 along the second direction, the positioning part 22 is moved to the first position. At this time, the compression spring is compressed. When the user pushes the plug 31 into the socket 11 along the first direction, the positioning part 22 moves to the second position under the elastic restoring force of the compression spring, so as to face the socket 11 and press against the plug 31, thereby completing the positioning of the plug 31. When the spring is a tension spring, as the user pushes the plug 31 closer to the socket 11 in the second direction, the positioning part 22 is moved to the first position. At this time, the tension spring is stretched. After the user pushes the plug 31 into the socket 11 in the first direction, the positioning part 22 moves to the second position under the elastic restoring force of the tension spring, so as to face the socket 11 and press against the plug 31, thereby completing the positioning of the plug 31.

[0039] Furthermore, when the elastic connecting part 21 adopts a plate-like structure, both ends of the plate-like structure in the length direction are connected to the positioning part 22 and the first functional module 1, respectively, to maximize its deformation capability. Based on this, the plate-like structure can be set on the periphery of the opening side of the socket 11, and the positioning part 22 protrudes along the second direction. When the positioning part 22 is in the second position, the portion of the positioning part 22 protruding from the elastic connecting part 21 is directly opposite the opening of the socket 11. When the positioning part 22 is in the first position, the portion of the positioning part 22 protruding from the elastic connecting part 21 is not directly opposite the opening of the socket 11.

[0040] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 As shown, the first functional module 1 is provided with a clearance groove 12. The end of the elastic connecting part 21 away from the positioning part 22 is connected to the groove wall of the clearance groove 12. The positioning part 22 is spaced apart from the groove wall of the clearance groove 12 and extends out of the clearance groove 12.

[0041] It should be noted that the size of the clearance groove 12 needs to be adapted to the movement range of the positioning member 2. The positioning part 22 is spaced apart from the groove wall of the clearance groove 12 and extends out of the clearance groove 12, which means that when the positioning member 2 is in the second position, the part of the positioning part 22 that protrudes from the elastic connecting part 21 is located outside the clearance groove 12 and faces the opening of the insertion port 11.

[0042] It is understandable that the positioning component 2 moves along the second direction through the clearance groove 12. The implementation method is simple, and when the first functional module 1 is small in size, it does not occupy extra space, resulting in a streamlined structure. When disassembling the plug 31, the positioning part 22 is manually pressed down to the first position, and then the plug 31 is pulled out. The disassembly process can be completed quickly with one hand, avoiding contact between the user and the socket 11, thus meeting electrical safety requirements.

[0043] Furthermore, the clearance groove 12 is located on the periphery of the opening side of the socket 11, and the clearance groove 12 penetrates at least a portion of the first functional module 1.

[0044] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first functional module 1 is provided with multiple guide rails 13 located between the socket 11 and the positioning member 2. The multiple guide rails 13 extend along the first direction and are used for the plug 31 to slide into the socket 11.

[0045] Understandably, the guide rail 13 is used to correct the posture of the plug 31 when inserted into the socket 11, guiding the plug 31 to quickly align and insert, thus achieving rapid assembly. The plug 31 should also be provided with a corresponding groove or other type of structure adapted to the guide rail 13, as long as it can guide the plug 31. By setting multiple guide rails 13, the plug 31 can be smoothly pushed into the socket 11, avoiding the wobbling that occurs when manually pushing the plug 31, which is beneficial for rapid assembly.

[0046] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 As shown, two limiting parts 141 are provided on the side of the socket 11 facing the positioning member 2. The two limiting parts 141 are arranged at intervals relative to each other in a direction perpendicular to the first direction so that the plug 31 can be slidably connected and inserted into the socket 11. The distance between the two limiting parts 141 gradually decreases along the insertion direction of the plug 31.

[0047] It should be noted that "the two limiting parts 141 are arranged at relative intervals along a direction perpendicular to the first direction so that the plug 31 can be inserted into the socket 11 after sliding connection" means that the two limiting parts 141 provide a guiding function for the plug 31 during the insertion of the plug 31 into the socket 11, so that the plug 31 is accurately aligned with the guide rail 13 and placed on the guide rail 13. At the same time, the distance between the two limiting parts 141 gradually decreases along the insertion direction of the plug 31, providing a limiting function for the plug 31 after assembly, preventing the plug 31 from moving between the two limiting parts 141, and improving stability.

[0048] In some embodiments, as Figure 1 As shown, the guide rail 13 is located between two limiting parts 141, and multiple guide rails 13 are provided at intervals along the direction from one limiting part 141 to the other limiting part 141.

[0049] For example, multiple guide rails 13 extend along a first direction, and the extension lengths of different guide rails 13 may be the same or different to adapt to different scenarios. Four guide rails 13 are spaced apart along the direction from one limiting part 141 to another limiting part 141, and the positioning member 2 is positioned opposite the two middle guide rails 13 and at the end of the two guide rails 13 away from the socket 11.

[0050] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first functional module 1 has multiple sidewalls on the periphery of the opening side of the socket 11. The multiple sidewalls are two opposing first sidewalls 14 and two opposing second sidewalls 15. The two first sidewalls 14 are each provided with two limiting parts 141. One of the second sidewalls 15 is provided with multiple guide rails 13, and the other second sidewall 15 is provided with a rib 151. The distance between the rib 151 and the second sidewall 15 where the multiple guide rails 13 are located gradually decreases along the insertion direction of the plug.

[0051] It is understandable that by providing two limiting parts 141, multiple guide rails 13, and protruding ribs 151 on multiple sidewalls located on the periphery of the opening side of the socket 11, the plug 31 is guided, limited, and positioned. The protruding rib 151 refers to a structure that protrudes from the second sidewall 15. On one hand, it works with the multiple guide rails 13 to provide guidance to the opposite sides of the plug 31. On the other hand, it is used to press the plug 31 and, together with the multiple guide rails 13, serves as a limiting function.

[0052] For example, the rib 151 extends in the direction from one limiting portion 141 to another limiting portion 141.

[0053] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 As shown, the protruding rib 151 is located on the side of the second sidewall 15 away from the socket 11 and faces the guide rail 13 towards the end near the socket 11.

[0054] Understandably, as the plug 31 gradually approaches the socket 11, the relative arrangement of the protruding rib 151 and the guide rail 13 further improves the alignment of the plug 31 with the socket 11, facilitating the quick and accurate insertion of the plug 31 into the socket 11. The protruding rib 151 is integrally formed with the second side wall 15 on which it is located.

[0055] Furthermore, the distance between the rib 151 and at least the portion of the rib away from the socket 11 and the second sidewall 15 where the plurality of guide rails 13 are located gradually decreases as it approaches the socket 11.

[0056] In some embodiments, as Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the first functional module 1 includes a housing 16 and a circuit board 17 disposed inside the housing 16. The circuit board 17 is provided with a socket 11 and a baffle 171. The housing 16 is provided with a slot that exposes the socket 11. The baffle 171 is located on the periphery of the opening side of the socket 11 to block the gap between the circuit board 17 and the slot wall.

[0057] It should be noted that the housing 16 typically uses slots to expose the socket 11. Based on this, by setting a gap between the shielding circuit board 17 and the slot wall to prevent moisture from entering the housing 16, the circuit on the circuit board 17 can be kept in a dry environment to avoid short circuits. At the same time, the baffle 171 can also limit the movement of the circuit board 17 and improve the stability of the socket 11.

[0058] This application also provides a module combination, which includes the above-described module structure and a second functional module 3. The specific structure of this module structure is as described in the above embodiments. Since this module combination adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be elaborated here. For example, Figure 6 As shown, the second functional module 3 is provided with a plug 31, which is used to insert into the socket 11 to electrically connect the first functional module 1 and the second functional module 3.

[0059] This application also provides an air conditioner indoor unit, which includes the above-mentioned module combination or module structure. The specific structure of the module structure and the specific structure of the module combination are as described in the above embodiments. Since this air conditioner indoor unit adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here. Among them, the first functional module 1 is fixed to the panel of the air conditioner indoor unit with threaded fasteners. The first functional module 1 is a display module, and the second functional module 3 is a WiFi function module. The WiFi function module can be directly connected to the circuit board 17 of the display module through the connector 11 of the display module to realize the WiFi control function of the air conditioner; at the same time, the air conditioner indoor unit can be controlled directly by remote control without inserting the WiFi function module.

[0060] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. Parts not described in detail in a particular embodiment can be referred to in the relevant descriptions of other embodiments. In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0061] The module structure provided in the embodiments of this application has been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A modular structure, characterized in that, The device includes a first functional module (1), which is provided with a socket (11) and a positioning member (2). The socket (11) is used for inserting a plug (31) in a first direction. The socket (11) and the positioning member (2) are arranged at a distance from each other in the first direction. At least a portion of the positioning member (2) can move between a first position and a second position in a second direction to avoid the plug (31) from being inserted into the socket (11) in the first position or to prevent the plug (31) from being dislodged from the socket (11) in the second position. The first direction and the second direction are inclined.

2. The module structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning member (2) includes an elastic connecting part (21) and a positioning part (22). The two ends of the elastic connecting part (21) are respectively connected to the positioning part (22) and the first functional module (1). The positioning part (22) protrudes from the elastic connecting part (21). The elastic connecting part (21) elastically deforms and drives the positioning part (22) to move along the second direction, so that the positioning part (22) avoids the plug (31) from being inserted into the socket (11) in the first position, or blocks the plug (31) from being disengaged from the socket (11) in the second position.

3. The module structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first functional module (1) is provided with a clearance groove (12). The end of the elastic connecting part (21) away from the positioning part (22) is connected to the groove wall of the clearance groove (12). The positioning part (22) is spaced apart from the groove wall of the clearance groove (12) and extends out of the clearance groove (12).

4. The module structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first functional module (1) is provided with a plurality of guide rails (13) located between the socket (11) and the positioning member (2). The plurality of guide rails (13) extend along the first direction and are used for the plug (31) to slide into the socket (11).

5. The module structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The socket (11) is provided with two limiting parts (141) on the side facing the positioning member (2). The two limiting parts (141) are arranged at a distance from each other in a direction perpendicular to the first direction so that the plug (31) can be slidably connected and inserted into the socket (11). The distance between the two limiting parts (141) gradually decreases along the insertion direction of the plug (31).

6. The module structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first functional module (1) has a plurality of sidewalls on the periphery of the opening side of the socket (11). The plurality of sidewalls are two opposing first sidewalls (14) and two opposing second sidewalls (15). The two first sidewalls (14) are each provided with two limiting parts (141). One of the second sidewalls (15) is provided with the plurality of guide rails (13), and the other second sidewall (15) is provided with a rib (151). The distance between the rib (151) and the second sidewall (15) where the plurality of guide rails (13) are located gradually decreases along the insertion direction of the plug (31).

7. The module structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rib (151) is located on the side of the second sidewall (15) away from the socket (11) and towards the guide rail (13) at the end close to the socket (11).

8. The module structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first functional module (1) includes a housing (16) and a circuit board (17) disposed in the housing (16). The circuit board (17) is provided with the socket (11) and a baffle (171). The housing (16) is provided with a slot that exposes the socket (11). The baffle (171) is located on the periphery of the opening side of the socket (11) to cover the gap between the circuit board (17) and the slot wall.

9. A modular assembly, characterized in that, The module includes the module structure as described in any one of claims 1-8 and a second functional module (3), wherein the second functional module (3) is provided with the plug (31), the plug (31) being used to insert into the socket (11) to electrically connect the first functional module (1) and the second functional module (3).

10. An indoor unit for an air conditioner, characterized in that, It includes the module structure as described in any one of claims 1-8, or the module combination as described in claim 9.

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