Air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses an air conditioner which comprises a panel support, a front panel, an upper decoration strip and a voice module, the front panel is installed on the front side of the panel support, the upper decoration strip is installed on the front side of the panel support and located above the front panel, the voice module is assembled on the upper decoration strip, and the upper decoration strip shields the front side of the voice module. According to the air conditioner, the design of the air conditioner can be enriched through the arrangement of the upper decoration strip and the front panel, the voice module is installed on the upper decoration strip and close to the appearance face of the air conditioner, the arrangement height is relatively high, and the sound making and / or receiving effect of the voice module is good; the front panel and the panel support do not need to be provided with a structure used for installing the upper decoration strip, machining can be simplified, assembling of the front panel and the panel support is facilitated, and the manufacturing cost of the front panel or the panel support is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioning equipment, and in particular to an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, the voice module of the air conditioner is installed on the front panel or on the panel bracket. When installed on the front panel, a structure for installing the voice module needs to be set on the front panel, which makes the structure of the front panel complex and inconvenient to process. When installed on the panel bracket, the sound output and / or sound reception of the voice module is poor, and there is room for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention provides an air conditioner that simplifies the structure of the panel and improves the sound output and / or sound reception of the voice module.

[0004] An air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model includes: a panel bracket; a front panel, the front panel being mounted on the front side of the panel bracket; an upper decorative strip, the upper decorative strip being mounted on the front side of the panel bracket and located above the front panel; and a voice module, the voice module being mounted on the upper decorative strip, the upper decorative strip obscuring the front side of the voice module.

[0005] According to this utility model, the design of the air conditioner can be enriched by setting an upper decorative strip and a front panel. By installing the voice module on the upper decorative strip, close to the appearance of the air conditioner and at a relatively high height, the voice module has good sound output and / or sound reception effects. Furthermore, it is not necessary to set a structure for installing the upper decorative strip on the front panel and panel bracket, which can simplify the processing, facilitate the assembly of the front panel and panel bracket, and reduce the manufacturing cost of the front panel or panel bracket.

[0006] In some embodiments, the front panel has an air outlet and a display area, the display area being positioned above the air outlet, the air conditioner including a display module located behind the display area, and the voice module being connected to the display module via a wiring harness.

[0007] In some embodiments, the display module is mounted on the panel bracket and passes through the panel bracket in the front-to-back direction. The panel bracket is provided with a cable outlet hole, through which the cable harness extends to the rear side of the panel bracket and connects to the display module.

[0008] In some embodiments, a wire outlet buckle is provided on the rear side of the upper decorative strip, and the wire outlet buckle limits the wire harness extending from the voice module.

[0009] In some embodiments, the length direction of the air conditioner is vertical, the front panel is a rectangular plate with the length direction vertical, the air outlet is located in the center of the front panel with the length direction vertical, and the upper decorative strip is provided corresponding to the upper end of the panel bracket.

[0010] In some embodiments, the panel support forms a rearwardly recessed receiving groove corresponding to the upper decorative strip, and the voice module is housed within the receiving groove.

[0011] In some embodiments, the panel support is provided with a recessed groove at the edge position corresponding to the upper decorative strip, and the edge of the upper decorative strip is housed in the groove.

[0012] In some embodiments, the recess extends around the entire circumference of the upper decorative strip corresponding to its edge, and the entire circumference of the upper decorative strip is contained within the recess.

[0013] In some embodiments, the panel support includes a mounting portion corresponding to the upper decorative strip, the mounting portion having a rearwardly recessed receiving groove, the mounting portion including an upper wall portion defining the top wall of the receiving groove, the recessed groove including an upper recessed groove recessed rearward from the front end of the upper wall portion; the upper decorative strip includes a body portion and an upper edge portion, the voice module is mounted on the rear side of the body portion and housed in the receiving groove, the upper edge portion is connected above the body portion and housed in the upper recessed groove, the body portion protrudes rearward relative to the upper edge portion and extends into the receiving groove.

[0014] In some embodiments, the mounting portion includes a lower wall portion defining the bottom wall of the receiving groove, the sinking groove includes a sinking groove recessed from the front end of the lower wall portion to the rear, the bottom wall of the receiving groove extends downward at an angle from rear to front to the sinking groove; the body portion extends vertically in the vertical direction, and the lower end of the body portion is received in the sinking groove.

[0015] In some embodiments, the upper portion of the front panel covers the front side of the lower portion of the upper trim strip, and the upper portion of the front panel extends obliquely upward and backward.

[0016] In some embodiments, the upper decorative strip engages with the panel bracket.

[0017] In some embodiments, the upper decorative strip has a plurality of rearward protruding buckles, and the panel bracket is provided with a plurality of snap holes, wherein the snap holes and the buckles are engaged in a one-to-one engagement, wherein the plurality of buckles include a first buckle that engages with the upper edge of the snap hole and a second buckle that engages with the lower edge of the snap hole.

[0018] In some embodiments, the length direction of the air conditioner is vertical and the width direction is horizontal, and the plurality of the buckles are arranged at intervals along the horizontal direction, with the first buckle and the second buckle being alternately arranged.

[0019] In some embodiments, the upper decorative strip has multiple rearward protruding buckles, the panel bracket is provided with multiple snap holes, the snap holes and the buckles are engaged in a one-to-one correspondence, the upper decorative strip has rearward protruding support ribs, and at least one support rib is also inserted into each snap hole, the buckles are engaged with the upper edge or lower edge of the snap hole, and the support ribs are used to form vertical or horizontal support with the snap holes.

[0020] In some embodiments, the rear surface of the upper decorative strip has a fixing post and a limiting buckle, one end of the voice module is limited and engaged with the limiting buckle, and the other end is connected to the fixing post by a fastener; and / or the voice module includes at least one of a microphone and a speaker.

[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a front view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a portion of the structure of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 This is an assembly diagram of a voice module and an upper decorative strip according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of another part of an air conditioner according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7 This is another partial cross-sectional view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the upper decorative strip according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 9 It is based on Figure 4 A magnified view of region A in the example shown;

[0031] Figure 10 It is based on Figure 8 A magnified view of region D in the example shown;

[0032] Figure 11 It is based on Figure 4 A magnified view of region B in the example shown;

[0033] Figure 12 It is based on Figure 8 A magnified view of region E in the example shown;

[0034] Figure 13 It is based on Figure 4 A magnified view of region C in the example shown;

[0035] Figure 14 It is based on Figure 8 The example shown is a magnified view of region F.

[0036] Figure label:

[0037] Air conditioner 100;

[0038] Panel bracket 1; cable outlet hole 11; mounting part 12; receiving groove 121; upper wall part 122; lower wall part 123; recessed groove 13; upper recessed groove 131; lower recessed groove 132; side recessed groove 133; locking hole 14;

[0039] Front panel 2; Air outlet 21; Display area 22;

[0040] Upper decorative strip 3; Body part 3a; Upper edge part 3b; Side edge part 3c; Cable exit buckle 31; Buckle 32; First buckle 321; Second buckle 322; Buckle one 32a; Buckle two 32b; Buckle three 32c; Support rib 33; Fixing post 34; Limiting buckle 35;

[0041] Voice module 4; wiring harness 41;

[0042] Display module 5. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0044] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this invention; however, those skilled in the art will recognize the applicability of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0045] The air conditioner 100 of this utility model is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0046] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the air conditioner 100, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the air conditioner 100 includes: a panel bracket 1, a front panel 2, an upper decorative strip 3, and a voice module 4. The front panel 2 is installed on the front side of the panel bracket 1, the upper decorative strip 3 is installed on the front side of the panel bracket 1 and is located above the front panel 2, and the voice module 4 is mounted on the upper decorative strip 3, which covers the front side of the voice module 4.

[0047] The front panel 2 is installed on the front side of the panel bracket 1, and the upper decorative strip 3 is also installed on the front side of the panel bracket 1. The upper decorative strip 3 is located above the front panel 2. By setting the upper decorative strip 3 and the front panel 2, the design of the air conditioner 100 can be enriched and the overall appearance of the air conditioner 100 can be improved.

[0048] By mounting the voice module 4 onto the upper decorative strip 3, the voice module 4 can be used for sound output and / or sound reception. The sound output and / or sound reception effect is better at the height of the voice module 4 on the upper decorative strip 3. Furthermore, by mounting the voice module 4 onto the upper decorative strip 3, it is not necessary to have a structure for mounting the upper decorative strip 3 on the front panel 2 and the panel bracket 1, which simplifies the processing of the front panel 2 or the panel bracket 1, facilitates the assembly of the front panel 2 and the panel bracket 1, and reduces the manufacturing cost of the front panel 2 or the panel bracket 1.

[0049] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the design of the air conditioner 100 can be enriched by setting the upper decorative strip 3 and the front panel 2. By installing the voice module 4 on the upper decorative strip 3, close to the appearance surface of the air conditioner 100 and at a relatively high height, the voice module 4 has good sound output and / or sound reception effects. Furthermore, it is not necessary to set up a structure for installing the upper decorative strip 3 on the front panel 2 and the panel bracket 1, which can simplify the processing, facilitate the assembly of the front panel 2 and the panel bracket 1, and reduce the manufacturing cost of the front panel 2 or the panel bracket 1.

[0050] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the front panel 2 has an air outlet 21 and a display area 22. The display area 22 is positioned higher than the air outlet 21. The air conditioner 100 includes a display module 5 located behind the display area 22. Figure 4 As shown, the voice module 4 and the display module 5 are connected by a wiring harness 41.

[0051] The air conditioner 100 vents air through the air outlet 21. The front panel 2 has a display area 22 that is higher than the air outlet 21. The upper decorative strip 3 is higher than the front panel 2. Therefore, the voice module 4 mounted on the upper decorative strip 3 is set away from the air outlet 21, which can reduce the interference of air outlet noise on the voice module 4 and improve the sound output and / or sound reception effect of the voice module 4.

[0052] The display module 5 is located on the rear side of the display area 22. The display module 5 is used to display information such as air conditioning operating parameters in the display area 22. The display area 22 is located above the front panel 2. The voice module 4 is located near the display area 22. The placement of the voice module 4 close to the display module 5 facilitates the display connection between the voice module 4 and the display module 5 and facilitates wiring.

[0053] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, the display module 5 is mounted on the panel bracket 1 and passes through the panel bracket 1 in the front-to-back direction. The panel bracket 1 is provided with a wire outlet hole 11. The wire harness 41 extends through the wire outlet hole 11 to the rear side of the panel bracket 1 and connects to the display module 5.

[0054] The display module 5 is mounted on the panel bracket 1, thereby displaying information in the front display area 22 on the front side of the panel bracket 1. A cable outlet hole 11 is provided on the panel bracket 1, allowing the wire connecting the voice module 4 and the display module 5 to pass through to the rear side of the panel bracket 1 and connect to the display module 5 without affecting the display on the front side of the display module 5.

[0055] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, a wire outlet buckle 31 is provided on the rear side of the upper decorative strip 3, which limits the wire harness 41 extending from the voice module 4.

[0056] By setting a wire outlet buckle 31 on the upper decorative strip 3, the wire outlet buckle 31 limits the wire harness 41 connecting the voice module 4 and the display module 5, which can improve the neatness of the wiring and reduce the interference of the wire harness 41 during the assembly of the upper decorative strip 3 and the panel bracket 1, thereby improving the assembly efficiency.

[0057] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the length direction of the air conditioner 100 is vertical, the front panel 2 is a rectangular plate with the length direction vertical, the air outlet 21 is located in the center of the front panel 2 with the length direction vertical, and the upper decorative strip 3 is set at the upper end of the panel bracket 1.

[0058] The air conditioner 100 is a vertical air conditioner 100. The upper decorative strip 3 is located above the front panel 2. The voice module 4 is positioned at a height that is basically the same as the height of a human head, and the voice module 4 has good sound output and / or sound reception effects. In addition, the upper decorative strip 3 is positioned high, which makes it easier to increase the area of ​​the front panel 2 and simplify the overall structure of the air conditioner 100.

[0059] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the panel bracket 1 forms a recessed receiving groove 121 at the corresponding upper decorative strip 3. After the upper decorative strip 3 is installed on the panel bracket 1, the voice module 4 is housed in the receiving groove 121.

[0060] By forming a receiving slot 121 to house the voice module 4, the structural compactness of the upper decorative strip 3 and the panel bracket 1 can be improved, and the panel bracket 1 can be used to protect the voice module 4, thereby improving reliability.

[0061] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the panel bracket 1 has a recessed groove 13 at the edge position corresponding to the upper decorative strip 3, and the edge of the upper decorative strip 3 is housed in the groove 13.

[0062] The edge of the upper decorative strip 3 is housed in the recess 13. The edge of the upper decorative strip 3 is at a similar height to the edge of the panel bracket 1. The edge of the upper decorative strip 3 is relatively flush with the edge of the panel bracket 1, which can reduce the contour difference between the upper decorative strip 3 and the panel bracket 1 and improve the overall integrity of the air conditioner 100.

[0063] Furthermore, the edge of the upper decorative strip 3 does not protrude, which reduces the gap between the upper decorative strip 3 and the panel support 1, thus reducing the entry of pollutants such as water and dust from the gap.

[0064] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the recessed groove 13 extends around the entire circumference of the upper decorative strip 3, and the entire circumference of the upper decorative strip 3 is contained within the recessed groove 13.

[0065] like Figure 6 As shown, the upper edge of the upper decorative strip 3 is recessed within the recess 13, and the lower edge of the upper decorative strip 3 is also recessed within the recess 13, and as... Figure 7 As shown, the two sides of the upper decorative strip 3 are recessed into the recess 13.

[0066] The entire perimeter of the upper decorative strip 3 is contained within the recessed groove 13, which reduces the difference in profile between the entire perimeter of the upper decorative strip 3 and the panel bracket 1, reduces gaps, and improves the overall integrity of the air conditioner 100.

[0067] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 6 As shown, the panel bracket 1 includes a mounting portion 12 corresponding to the upper decorative strip 3. A rearwardly recessed receiving groove 121 is formed on the mounting portion 12. The mounting portion 12 includes an upper wall portion 122 defining the top wall of the receiving groove 121. The recessed groove 13 includes an upper recessed groove 131 that is recessed rearward from the front end of the upper wall portion 122. The upper decorative strip 3 includes a body portion 3a and an upper edge portion 3b. The voice module 4 is mounted on the rear side of the body portion 3a and housed within the receiving groove 121. The upper edge portion 3b is connected above the body portion 3a and housed within the upper recessed groove 131. The body portion 3a protrudes rearward relative to the upper edge portion 3b and extends into the receiving groove 121.

[0068] The panel bracket 1 is provided with a mounting part 12, which is recessed to form a receiving groove 121 for storing the voice module 4. The body part 3a of the upper decorative strip 3 is equipped with the voice module 4 and protrudes backward into the mounting groove, so that the upper decorative strip 3 is installed compactly.

[0069] The mounting portion 12 includes an upper wall portion 122 located at the top. The front end of the upper wall portion 122 is recessed rearward to form an upper recess 131. The upper edge portion 3b of the upper decorative strip 3 is housed within the upper recess 131 in the front-rear direction, which can reduce the contour difference between the upper decorative strip 3 and the panel bracket 1 and improve the overall integrity of the air conditioner 100. Furthermore, as... Figure 6 As shown, the upper edge 3b does not protrude beyond the front end of the upper wall 122 in the front-back direction. The upper wall 122 acts as a shield, which can reduce the entry of pollutants such as water and dust from the gap between the upper edge 3b and the upper wall 122, protect the voice module 4 on the rear side of the body 3a of the upper decorative strip 3, and improve the safety of the voice module 4.

[0070] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 6 As shown, the mounting part 12 includes a lower wall part 123 that defines the bottom wall of the receiving groove 121, and the sink 13 includes a sink 132 that is recessed from the front end of the lower wall part 123 to the rear. The bottom wall of the receiving groove 121 extends downward from the rear to the sink 132. The main body part 3a extends vertically in the up-down direction, and the lower end of the main body part 3a is housed in the sink 132.

[0071] The mounting part 12 also includes a lower wall part 123 located below. The front end of the lower wall part 123 is recessed to form a recessed groove 132. The bottom of the recessed groove 132 extends forward at an angle in the vertical direction. The main body part 3a extends vertically in the vertical direction, and the lower end of the main body part 3a is housed in the recessed groove 132. The lower end of the main body part 3a is housed in the upper recessed groove 131 in the front-back direction. This can reduce the contour difference between the upper decorative strip 3 and the panel bracket 1 and improve the overall integrity of the air conditioner 100.

[0072] Furthermore, it simplifies the structure of the upper decorative strip 3. If there is water on the front surface of the upper decorative strip 3, the water will drip downwards. When the water falls into the sink 132, it will continue to flow downwards and will not enter the receiving groove 121, thus protecting the voice module 4 on the rear side of the body 3a of the upper decorative strip 3 and improving the safety of the voice module 4.

[0073] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 7 As shown, the mounting part 12 also includes side recesses 133 located on both sides of the upper decorative strip 3. The side edge 3c of the upper decorative strip 3 is housed in the side recesses 133 in the front-back direction, which can reduce the contour difference between the upper decorative strip 3 and the panel bracket 1 and improve the overall integrity of the air conditioner 100.

[0074] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, the upper part of the front panel 2 covers the front side of the lower part of the upper decorative strip 3, and the upper part of the front panel 2 extends upward and backward.

[0075] At least a portion of the front panel 2 and the panel bracket 1 are fitted with an upper decorative strip 3. The upper part of the front panel 2 covers the front side of the lower part of the upper decorative strip 3. By setting the upper decorative strip 3, the contour gap between the front panel 2 and the panel bracket 1 can be reduced, thereby improving the overall integrity of the air conditioner 100.

[0076] The upper part of the front panel 2 extends backward and upward. The upper part of the front panel 2 is designed to reduce the gap between the upper decorative strip 3 and the front panel 2, which can reduce the possibility of water entering through the gap between the front panel 2 and the upper decorative strip 3, and improve the safety of the voice module 4 on the rear side of the upper decorative strip 3.

[0077] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, the upper decorative strip 3 is snapped into place with the panel bracket 1.

[0078] The upper decorative strip 3 and the panel bracket 1 are snapped together, making assembly convenient, reducing assembly difficulty and improving assembly efficiency.

[0079] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 5 As shown, the upper decorative strip 3 has multiple rearward-protruding buckles 32, such as... Figure 4As shown, the panel bracket 1 is provided with multiple snap holes 14, and the snap holes 14 are engaged with the buckles 32 one by one. The buckles 32 of the upper decorative strip 3 are engaged with the snap holes 14 on the panel bracket 1 one by one, which can improve the connection stability between the upper decorative strip 3 and the panel bracket 1.

[0080] The multiple clips 32 include a first clip 321 that engages with the upper edge of the clip hole 14 and a second clip 322 that engages with the lower edge of the clip hole 14. By setting the first clip 321 and the second clip 322 to engage with the upper and lower edges of the clip hole 14 respectively, compared to a design where all clips 32 engage with only one of the upper or lower edges of the clip hole 14, the situation where the clips 32 fall out of the clip hole 14 due to the upper decorative strip 3 moving upward or downward can be avoided. In addition, it can also be limited in the vertical direction, further improving the connection stability between the upper decorative strip 3 and the panel bracket 1.

[0081] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 8 As shown, the length direction of the air conditioner 100 is vertical and the width direction is horizontal. Multiple buckles 32 are arranged at intervals along the horizontal direction, and the first buckle 321 and the second buckle 322 are alternately arranged.

[0082] The upper decorative strip 3 is longer in the left-right direction, and multiple buckles 32 are spaced apart in the left-right direction to improve the connection stability between the upper decorative strip 3 and the panel bracket 1. Second buckles 322 are respectively set on the left and right sides of the first buckle 321, and the first buckles 321 are on the left and right sides of the second buckles 322. By alternating the first buckles 321 and the second buckles 322, the connection stability between the upper decorative strip 3 and the panel bracket 1 can be further improved.

[0083] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 8 As shown, the upper decorative strip 3 has five rearward-protruding buckles 32, such as Figure 9 As shown, the middle latch 32 is named latch one 32a. Latch one 32a is constructed as a second latch 322, and latch one 32a engages with the lower edge of the latch hole 14; as shown... Figure 4 and Figure 11 As shown, the two latches 32 on the left and right sides adjacent to the middle latch 32 are named latch two 32b. The latch two 32b is constructed as the first latch 321, and the latch two 32b engages with the upper edge of the latch hole 14; as shown Figure 4 and Figure 1 As shown, the two outermost latches 32 on the left and right are named latch three 32c. The latch three 32c is constructed as the second latch 322, and the latch three 32c is engaged with the lower edge of the latch hole 14.

[0084] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, the upper decorative strip 3 has multiple rearward protruding buckles 32, and the panel bracket 1 is provided with multiple snap holes 14. The snap holes 14 and buckles 32a are matched one-to-one and engaged. Figure 4 and Figure 8 As shown, the upper decorative strip 3 has a rearward protruding support rib 33, and at least one support rib 33 is also inserted into each card hole 14. The buckle 32 engages with the upper or lower edge of the card hole 14, and the support rib 33 is used to form vertical or horizontal support with the card hole 14.

[0085] The buckles 32 of the upper decorative strip 3 are engaged with the corresponding holes 14 on the panel bracket 1, which can improve the connection stability between the upper decorative strip 3 and the panel bracket 1. In addition, at least one support rib 33 is provided near each buckle 32, and the support rib 33 is also inserted through the hole 14, which can further improve the connection stability between the upper decorative strip 3 and the panel bracket 1.

[0086] The buckle 32 engages with the upper or lower edge of the buckle hole 14, and can also limit the upper decorative strip 3 in the vertical direction. The support rib 33 is used to form vertical or horizontal support with the buckle hole 14, further limiting the upper decorative strip 3 in the vertical or horizontal direction, and improving the connection stability of the decorative strip.

[0087] And, as Figure 3 As shown, the support rib 33 extends beyond the buckle 32 in the front-back direction. The support rib 33 can also protect the buckle 32. When the upper decorative strip 3 swings backward, the support rib 33 collides with the rear structure before the buckle 32, reducing the impact and preventing damage to the buckle 32, thus improving the working reliability of the buckle 32.

[0088] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 8 As shown, the upper decorative strip 3 has five rearward-protruding buckles 32, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the buckle 32 located in the middle is named buckle one 32a. Buckle one 32a is engaged with the lower edge of the buckle hole 14. Support ribs 33 are provided on both the left and right sides of buckle one 32a. The size of the support ribs 33 in the vertical direction is larger than that of buckle one 32a. The support ribs 33 pass through the buckle hole 14 and support the buckle hole 14 in the vertical and horizontal directions.

[0089] like Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, the two clips 32 on the left and right sides adjacent to the middle clip 32 are named clip two 32b. Clip two 32b engages with the upper edge of the clip hole 14. A support rib 33 is provided adjacent to clip two 32b. In the left-right direction, the support rib 33 is located on the side of clip two 32b away from clip one 32a. In the up-down direction, the lower end of the support rib 33 extends beyond the lower end of clip 32. Thus, clip two 32b engages with the upper edge of the clip hole 14, and the support rib 33 adjacent to clip two 32b engages with the lower edge of the clip hole 14.

[0090] like Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the two outermost latches 32 on the left and right are named latch three 32c. The latch three 32c engages with the lower edge of the latch hole 14. A support rib 33 is provided adjacent to the latch three 32c. In the left-right direction, the support rib 33 is located on the side of the latch three 32c closer to the latch one 32a. In the up-down direction, the upper end of the support rib 33 extends beyond the upper end of the latch 32. Thus, the latch three 32c engages with the lower edge of the latch hole 14, and the support rib 33 adjacent to the latch three 32c engages with the upper edge of the latch hole 14.

[0091] With this arrangement, the buckle 32 and the hole 14 can be limited in multiple directions, which can improve the connection stability between the upper decorative strip 3 and the panel bracket 1.

[0092] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the rear surface of the upper decorative strip 3 has a fixing post 34 and a limiting buckle 35. One end of the voice module 4 is limited and engaged with the limiting buckle 35, and the other end is connected to the fixing post 34 by a fastener.

[0093] After the voice module 4 is positioned by the limit buckle 35, it is then fixedly connected to the fixing post 34 by fasteners. The voice module 4 is positioned first and then fixedly connected, which can improve assembly efficiency and finished product qualification rate.

[0094] In some embodiments of this utility model, after the voice module 4 is fixed to the upper decorative strip 3, the airtightness and functionality of the voice module 4 can be ensured by the interference fit between the sealing ring and the upper decorative strip 3.

[0095] In some embodiments of this invention, the voice module 4 includes at least one of a microphone and a speaker. The voice module 4 can be used to output and / or receive sound, interact with the user, and enhance the intelligence of the air conditioner 100.

[0096] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0097] Furthermore, 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0098] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0099] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0100] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0101] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: Panel bracket; Front panel, the front panel being mounted on the front side of the panel bracket; An upper decorative strip is installed on the front side of the panel bracket and is located above the front panel; A voice module is mounted on the upper decorative strip, which covers the front side of the voice module.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front panel has an air outlet and a display area. The display area is positioned above the air outlet. The air conditioner includes a display module located behind the display area. The voice module is connected to the display module via a wiring harness.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The display module is mounted on the panel bracket and passes through the panel bracket in the front-to-back direction. The panel bracket is provided with a cable outlet hole, through which the cable harness extends to the rear side of the panel bracket and connects to the display module.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, A wire outlet buckle is provided on the rear side of the upper decorative strip, and the wire outlet buckle limits the wire harness extending from the voice module.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The air conditioner is oriented vertically along its length. The front panel is a rectangular plate with its length also oriented vertically. The air outlet is located in the center of the front panel with its length also oriented vertically. The upper decorative strip is positioned at the upper end of the panel bracket.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel support forms a recessed receiving groove at the location corresponding to the upper decorative strip, and the voice module is housed within the receiving groove.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel bracket has a recessed groove at the edge position corresponding to the upper decorative strip, and the edge of the upper decorative strip is contained in the groove.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The recessed groove extends around the entire circumference of the upper decorative strip, and the entire circumference of the upper decorative strip is contained within the recessed groove.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The panel support includes a mounting portion corresponding to the upper decorative strip. A rearwardly recessed receiving groove is formed on the mounting portion. The mounting portion includes an upper wall portion defining the top wall of the receiving groove. The recessed groove includes an upper recessed groove that is recessed rearward from the front end of the upper wall portion. The upper decorative strip includes a body portion and an upper edge portion. The voice module is mounted on the rear side of the body portion and housed in the receiving groove. The upper edge portion is connected above the body portion and housed in the upper recessed groove. The body portion protrudes rearward relative to the upper edge portion and extends into the receiving groove.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that, The mounting portion includes a lower wall portion defining the bottom wall of the receiving groove, the sinking groove includes a sinking groove recessed from the front end of the lower wall portion to the rear, the bottom wall of the receiving groove extends downward at an angle from rear to front to the sinking groove; the body portion extends vertically in the up-down direction, and the lower end of the body portion is received in the sinking groove.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper part of the front panel covers the front side of the lower part of the upper trim strip, and the upper part of the front panel extends obliquely upward and backward.

12. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper decorative strip is engaged with the panel bracket.

13. The air conditioner according to claim 12, characterized in that, The upper decorative strip has multiple rearward protruding buckles, and the panel bracket is provided with multiple buckle holes. The buckle holes and buckles are engaged in a one-to-one manner. The multiple buckles include a first buckle that engages with the upper edge of the buckle hole and a second buckle that engages with the lower edge of the buckle hole.

14. The air conditioner according to claim 13, characterized in that, The length direction of the air conditioner is vertical and the width direction is horizontal. Multiple buckles are arranged at intervals along the horizontal direction, and the first buckle and the second buckle are alternately arranged.

15. The air conditioner according to claim 11, characterized in that, The upper decorative strip has multiple rearward protruding buckles, and the panel bracket has multiple snap holes. The snap holes and buckles are engaged in a one-to-one engagement. The upper decorative strip has rearward protruding support ribs, and at least one support rib is inserted into each snap hole. The buckles engage with the upper or lower edge of the snap hole, and the support ribs are used to provide vertical or horizontal support with the snap holes.

16. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rear surface of the upper decorative strip has a fixing post and a limiting buckle. One end of the voice module is limited and engaged with the limiting buckle, and the other end is connected to the fixing post by a fastener; and / or the voice module includes at least one of a microphone and a speaker.

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