Shell and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a shell and an air conditioner, the shell comprises a face frame, a panel and a limiting assembly, and the face frame is provided with a containing space with one side open in the first direction; the panel is movably arranged on the face frame so as to be switched between an opening position for opening the containing space and a closing position for closing the containing space. The limiting assembly comprises a first limiting piece and a second limiting piece. The limiting assembly is arranged at the end, in the second direction, of the panel, and when the panel is located at the closing position, the second limiting piece is located at the locking position so as to limit the panel in the first direction. According to the shell, through the limiting assembly, the panel can be limited to move relative to the face frame in the first direction in the closed position, particularly the panel and the end of the face frame can be limited, the connecting stability between the panel and the face frame can be improved, and it can be prevented that due to the fact that the panel is separated from the end of the face frame, a remarkable gap is generated; and therefore, the attractive appearance of the shell can be ensured, and the sealing performance of the shell can be optimized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air conditioner technology, and in particular to a housing and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Conventional split-type wall-mounted air conditioners, widely used in modern homes for cooling and heating, are structurally designed not only to fulfill their functions but also to enhance the user's daily experience. These units typically rely on hinged hinges on both sides of the panel to ensure its stability and maintain a reasonable gap between the panel and the frame. However, as air conditioner design trends towards greater compactness and efficiency, the limitations of traditional unit layouts are becoming increasingly apparent. Especially when the hinges cannot be positioned close to the edge due to design or space constraints, panel stability becomes a challenge. Insufficient panel rigidity makes it difficult to ensure uniform and acceptable side gaps. Particularly when installing the fresh air intake, the interference fit between the silicone ring at the fresh air outlet and the panel often pushes the panel upwards, significantly increasing the side gaps. This not only detracts from the air conditioner's aesthetics but also affects its sealing and performance, potentially leading to increased noise, reduced energy efficiency, and other problems. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one object of this application is to provide a housing that, through a limiting component, can restrict the movement of a panel relative to the face frame in a first direction when the panel is in the closed position, especially restricting the movement between the panel and the end of the face frame. This can improve the stability of the connection between the panel and the face frame, prevent the panel and the end of the face frame from separating and generating significant gaps, thereby ensuring the aesthetic appearance of the housing and optimizing the sealing performance of the housing.

[0004] This application also proposes an air conditioner having the aforementioned housing.

[0005] According to a first aspect embodiment of the present application, the housing includes: a face frame, a panel, and a limiting component. The face frame has an accommodating space open on one side in a first direction. The panel is movably disposed on the face frame to switch between an open position (opening the accommodating space) and a closed position (closing the accommodating space). The limiting component includes: a first limiting member and a second limiting member. The first limiting member is disposed on the face frame, and the second limiting member is disposed on the panel. The second limiting member rotates synchronously with the panel to switch between a locked position and an unlocked position. The limiting component is disposed at the end of the panel in a second direction. When the panel is in a closed position, the second limiting member is in a locked position to limit the panel in the first direction. When the panel is in an open position, the second limiting member is in an unlocked position. The first direction is orthogonal to the second direction.

[0006] According to the housing of this application, by cooperating with the first limiting member at the end of the face frame and the second limiting member at the end of the panel, the movement of the panel relative to the face frame in the first direction in the closed position can be restricted, especially the movement between the panel and the end of the face frame. This can improve the stability and reliability of the connection between the panel and the face frame, and prevent significant gaps caused by interference fit of the silicone ring of the fresh air outlet, insufficient panel rigidity, and panel shaking. It can effectively improve the deformation resistance of the panel in the closed position, maintain good connection stability between the panel and the end of the face frame in the closed position, and thus ensure the aesthetic appearance of the housing, and optimize the sealing performance and vibration resistance of the housing.

[0007] According to some embodiments of this application, the panel is provided with a hinge that rotates with the face frame, at least one hinge is provided at an end away from the panel in the second direction to avoid the fresh air component, the limiting component is at least one, and the first limiting component and the hinge are located on both sides of the fresh air component.

[0008] Furthermore, the first limiting member includes a stop portion, and the second limiting member is constructed as a buckle. When the buckle is in the locked position, it pushes against the stop portion in the first direction.

[0009] Furthermore, the first limiting member also includes a guide groove, which is located at one end of the stop portion in the third direction, and the buckle is adapted to pass through the guide groove to push and cooperate with the stop portion, wherein the first direction, the second direction and the third direction are orthogonal to each other.

[0010] Furthermore, both sidewalls of the guide groove in the second direction are adapted to push against the buckle to limit the panel in the second direction.

[0011] In some embodiments, the buckle is constructed as an arc-shaped plate, and when the buckle is in the locked position, at least a portion of the stop portion is located within the recessed area of ​​the arc-shaped plate.

[0012] Furthermore, the arc center of the arc plate is coaxial with the rotation axis of the hinge.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this application, one end of the arc-shaped plate is connected to the panel, and the other end can be selectively engaged with the stop portion. The cross-sectional area of ​​the arc-shaped plate gradually decreases in the direction away from the panel.

[0014] In some embodiments, there are two limiting components, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the panel in the second direction.

[0015] An air conditioner according to a second aspect of this application includes a housing as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this application 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 this application. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the housing of the panel in the open position according to an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the housing of the panel in the closed position according to an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 3 This is an isometric view of the panel and frame structure in the closed state according to an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a side view of the panel and frame structure according to an embodiment of this application in the closed state;

[0023] Figure 6 This is an axonometric view of the panel and frame structure in the open state according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view at point B in the middle;

[0025] Figure 8This is a side view of the panel and frame structure in the open state according to an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a panel according to an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the face frame according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0028] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the face frame according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 .

[0029] Figure label:

[0030] 1000, casing;

[0031] 10. Front panel; 10a. Accommodation space; 10b. Fresh air outlet;

[0032] 20. Panel; 21. Hinge;

[0033] 30. Limiting components;

[0034] 32. First limiting component; 321. Stopping part; 322. Guide groove;

[0035] 34. Second limiting component; 341. First arc surface; 342. Second arc surface; 343. Third surface; 344. Transition arc segment. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0037] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used in the description of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the description, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first," "second," etc., in the description, claims, or accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order or hierarchy.

[0038] In this application, the reference to "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0039] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "attachment" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] In this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, in this application, the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0041] In the embodiments of this application, the same reference numerals denote the same components, and for the sake of brevity, detailed descriptions of the same components are omitted in different embodiments. It should be understood that the thickness, length, width, and other dimensions of various components in the embodiments of this application shown in the accompanying drawings, as well as the overall thickness, length, width, and other dimensions of the integrated device, are merely illustrative and should not constitute any limitation on this application.

[0042] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "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 based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not 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 application.

[0043] In the description of this application, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or it may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact through another feature between them.

[0044] In the description of this application, the terms "above," "over," and "on top" for the first feature and the second feature include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicate that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0045] In this application, "multiple" means two or more (including two).

[0046] The following is for reference. Figures 1-11 This application describes a housing and an air conditioner according to embodiments thereof.

[0047] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, according to an embodiment of the first aspect of this application, the housing includes: a face frame 10, a panel 20, and a limiting component 30.

[0048] The face frame 10 has an accommodating space 10a that is open on one side in a first direction; the panel 20 is movably disposed on the face frame 10 to switch between an open position for opening the accommodating space 10a and a closed position for closing the accommodating space 10a; the limiting component 30 includes a first limiting member 32 and a second limiting member 34, the first limiting member 32 being disposed on the face frame 10 and the second limiting member 34 being disposed on the panel 20, and the second limiting member 34 rotating synchronously with the panel 20 to switch between a locked position and an unlocked position; the limiting component 30 is disposed at the end of the panel 20 in a second direction, when the panel 20 is in the closed position, the second limiting member 34 is in the locked position to limit the panel 20 in the first direction, and when the panel 20 is in the open position, the second limiting member 34 is in the unlocked position, the first direction and the second direction being orthogonal.

[0049] Specifically, the face frame 10 is the main structure of the shell. The face frame 10 has an accommodating space 10a, which is open on one side in the first direction. The accommodating space 10a can be used to accommodate other structures or components of the air conditioner, such as air duct structures and electrical components. The face frame 10 also has a fresh air outlet 10b to ensure the normal operation of the fresh air component. The panel 20 is movably disposed on the face frame 10. For example, a hinge 21 structure can be provided between the panel 20 and the face frame 10. The panel 20 can rotate relative to the face frame 10 to switch between the open position of opening the accommodating space 10a and the closed position of closing the accommodating space 10a. In the open position, the open end of the accommodating space 10a is open to facilitate the installation and maintenance of the components inside the accommodating space 10a. When in the closed position, panel 20 closes the open end of accommodating space 10a, protecting the internal components; limiting component 30 can play a good limiting role between panel 20 and face frame 10. Limiting component 30 is composed of first limiting member 32 and second limiting member 34. The first limiting member 32 is disposed on face frame 10 as a fixed part, and the second limiting member 34 is disposed on panel 20. The second limiting member 34 can move together with panel 20. When panel 20 is in the closed position, the second limiting member 34 is in the locked position. In the locked position, the second limiting member 34 cooperates with the first limiting member 32 to lock panel 20 and frame 10, which can restrict panel 20 from moving relative to frame 10 in the first direction. Therefore, when panel 20 is subjected to the force generated by the interference fit with the silicone ring of the fresh air outlet 10b or other external forces, the limiting member 34 can pull panel 20 and frame 10 together, so that panel 20 and frame 10 will not move relative to each other in the first direction, thus ensuring good fixation between panel 20 and frame 10 and good sealing of the accommodating space 10a by panel 20. When panel 20 needs to be switched from the closed position to the open position, the second limiting member 34 can move relative to the first limiting member 32 in a direction other than the first direction and separate from the first limiting member 32, moving to the unlocked position, thereby releasing the limitation on panel 20, so that panel 20 can continue to move to the fully open position.

[0050] It should be noted that the limiting components 30 are disposed at the ends of the panel 20 and the face frame 10. The limiting components 30 can be configured such that both ends of the panel 20 and the face frame 10 are provided with limiting components 30 in the second direction, so as to tighten both ends of the panel 20 and the face frame 10 in the closed position, keeping both ends of the panel 20 and the face frame 10 in a good closed position and enhancing the connection stability of the panel 20 and the face frame 10 in the closed position. Alternatively, the limiting components 30 can be configured such that the panel 20 and the face frame 10 are located at the same end in the second direction. A limiting component 30 is provided at one end. For example, if a movable connection structure is already provided between one end of the panel 20 and one end of the frame 10 to ensure good limiting between one end of the panel 20 and one end of the frame 10 in the closed position, the limiting component 30 can be provided only at the other end of the panel 20 and the other end of the frame 10 so that the other end of the panel 20 and the frame 10 can also be limited. In this way, the two ends of the panel 20 and the frame 10 can be kept in a good closed position, and the connection between the panel 20 and the frame 10 can be strengthened.

[0051] According to the housing of this application, by cooperating with the first limiting member 32 at the end of the face frame 10 and the second limiting member 34 at the end of the panel 20, the movement of the panel 20 relative to the face frame 10 in the first direction in the closed position can be restricted, especially the movement between the end of the panel 20 and the end of the face frame 10. In this way, the connection stability and reliability between the panel 20 and the face frame 10 can be improved, and the significant gap caused by the interference fit of the silicone ring of the fresh air outlet 10b, insufficient rigidity of the panel 20, and shaking of the panel 20 can be prevented. This can effectively improve the deformation resistance of the panel 20 in the closed position, maintain good connection stability between the end of the panel 20 and the end of the face frame 10 in the closed position, and thus ensure the aesthetic appearance of the housing and optimize the sealing performance and vibration resistance of the housing.

[0052] like Figure 1 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, the panel 20 is provided with a hinge 21 that rotates with the face frame 10. At least one hinge 21 is provided at the end of the panel 20 away from the second direction to avoid the fresh air component. There is at least one limiting component 30, and the first limiting component 32 and the hinge 21 are located on both sides of the fresh air component.

[0053] Specifically, the panel 20 may be provided with a hinge 21 that rotatably engages with the frame 10. The hinge 21 allows the panel 20 to rotate relative to the frame 10, thereby enabling the panel 20 to open and close by rotating relative to the frame 10. The hinges 21 may be configured as a plurality of hinges spaced apart in the second direction. For example, two hinges 21 may be configured as spaced apart along the second direction. At least one of the multiple hinges 21 is located away from the end of the panel 20 in the second direction. This can be understood as at least one hinge 21 being located between the two ends of the panel 20 in the second direction. This avoids obstructing the air intake component, ensuring that the air intake component can be installed smoothly and operate normally without interference from the hinges 21 of the panel 20. In this embodiment, the number of limiting components 30 is at least one. The first limiting member 32 of the at least one limiting component 30 and the hinge 21 away from the end of the panel 20 are located on both sides of the fresh air component. Correspondingly, the second limiting member 34 of the limiting component 30 is also located on both sides of the fresh air component and the hinge 21 away from the end of the panel 20. It can be understood that the projection of the fresh air component in the first direction is located between the projection of the limiting component 30 and the hinge 21 away from the end of the panel 20 in the first direction. This ensures that the limiting component 30 can still effectively limit the panel 20 after the fresh air component is installed, while ensuring that it will not interfere with the layout of the fresh air component.

[0054] By optimizing the connection method between the panel 20 and the frame 10 and the layout of the limiting component 30, compatibility with the fresh air component can be achieved. At the same time, it can be ensured that the panel 20 can still be stably closed on the frame 10 when the fresh air component is present. The limiting component 30 can effectively prevent the panel 20 from moving in the first direction. It can solve the gap problem between the panel 20 and the frame 10 caused by insufficient rigidity of the panel 20 or interference fit between the fresh air outlet 10b and the panel 20 through the silicone ring, thereby effectively improving the appearance and working performance of the housing.

[0055] like Figure 1 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, the first limiting member 32 includes a stop portion 321, and the second limiting member 34 is configured as a buckle. When the buckle is in the locked position, it pushes and cooperates with the stop portion 321 in the first direction.

[0056] Specifically, the second limiting member 34 can be configured as a snap fastener and is adapted to engage with the stop portion 321 of the first limiting member 32 in the locked position. The snap fastener can be located on the side of the panel 20 facing the frame 10 in the thickness direction and extends away from the panel 20 in the first direction. The free end of the snap fastener can have a hook or a protrusion. During the rotation of the panel 20 from the open position to the closed position, the snap fastener rotates with the panel 20 and gradually approaches the stop portion 321. When the panel 20 moves to the closed position, the hook or protrusion of the snap fastener can push against the stop portion 321 in the first direction, thereby fully engaging the snap fastener with the first limiting member 32 and locking the first limiting member 32 and the second limiting member 34. The locking connection formed by the snap fastener and the stop portion 321 securely locks the panel 20 in the closed position, thus maintaining the relative position of the panel 20 and the frame 10 in the first direction, ensuring the sealing and aesthetics of the housing.

[0057] It should be noted that the stop portion 321 of the first limiting member 32, which faces away from the panel 20 in the first direction, may have a first sub-fitting portion, and the latch, which faces the panel 20 in the first direction, may have a second sub-fitting portion. In the locked position, the first sub-fitting portion and the second sub-fitting portion are adapted to abut against each other, and form a limiting position in the first direction between the panel 20 and the frame 10. The first and second sub-fitting portions can be configured as surface-to-surface contact fits. For example, both the first and second sub-fitting portions can be planes, curved surfaces, or a combination of planes and curved surfaces. Alternatively, the first and second sub-fitting portions can be configured as line-to-surface contact fits. For example, the first sub-fitting portion can be a straight line or curve defined by at least a portion of the surface of the abutment portion 321, while the second sub-fitting portion is a plane, curved surface, or a combination of planes and curved surfaces. Furthermore, the first and second sub-fitting portions can be configured as line-to-line fits. For example, in some embodiments, the first sub-fitting portion can be a straight line defined by at least a portion of the surface of the abutment portion 321, while the second sub-fitting portion is a straight line defined by at least a portion of the surface of the latch. In other embodiments, the first sub-fitting portion can be a curve defined by at least a portion of the surface of the abutment portion 321, while the second sub-fitting portion is a curve defined by at least a portion of the surface of the latch.

[0058] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, the first limiting member 32 further includes: a guide groove 322, which is located at one end of the stop portion 321 in the third direction, and the buckle is adapted to pass through the guide groove 322 to push and cooperate with the stop portion 321. The first direction, the second direction and the third direction are orthogonal to each other.

[0059] Specifically, the guide groove 322 is disposed at one end of the stop portion 321 in the third direction (the direction orthogonal to both the first and second directions). The guide groove 322 can pass through in the first direction or extend away from the panel 20 in both the first and third directions. The buckle is adapted to pass through the guide groove 322 to push and cooperate with the stop portion 321. It can be understood that the hook or protrusion of the buckle at the end away from the panel 20 can extend into the guide groove 322, pass over the stop portion 321 and lock behind it (i.e. the side of the stop portion 321 away from the panel 20 in the first direction) to push against the side of the stop portion 321 away from the panel 20 in the first direction. The guide groove 322 serves as a good guide and limiter. By providing the guide groove 322, the latch can have a clear path during the closing process of the panel 20. This allows the latch to move along the preset path, smoothly pass through the guide groove 322, and reach the locking position where it engages with the stop part 321. This improves the stability and accuracy of the latch's movement, enhances the convenience and efficiency of locking, and improves the accuracy and reliability of locking the latch with the first limiter. Furthermore, the interaction between the guide groove 322 and the latch makes the locking process smoother and more stable, preventing wear and damage caused by friction or collision, and extending the service life of the housing.

[0060] It is understandable that the first direction mentioned above can be the width direction of the face frame 10, the second direction can be the length direction of the face frame 10, and the third direction is the height direction of the face frame 10.

[0061] like Figure 4 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, the two sidewalls of the guide groove 322 in the second direction are both adapted to push against the latch to limit the panel 20 in the second direction.

[0062] Specifically, the guide groove 322 has two opposing sidewalls in the second direction. During the process of the buckle passing through the guide groove 322 to push against the stop part 321, the two sidewalls can respectively push against the two sides of the buckle in the second direction. Through the engagement of the buckle with the two sidewalls of the guide groove 322, the movement of the panel 20 relative to the face frame 10 in the second direction can be restricted when the panel 20 is in the closed position. This can prevent the panel 20 from shifting or shaking due to external force when it is in the closed position, and can further enhance the locking stability and reliability of the panel 20 and the face frame 10. Thus, through the two sidewalls of the guide groove 322 and the stop part 321, when the panel 20 is in the closed position, the buckle and the first limiting member 32 can restrict the movement of the panel 20 relative to the face frame 10 in both the first and second directions, ensuring that the panel 20 can be stably supported and limited in both directions (the first and second directions) when closed, effectively improving the locking reliability and enhancing the stability and safety of the housing.

[0063] like Figure 4 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, the buckle is constructed as an arc-shaped plate, and when the buckle is in the locked position, at least a portion of the stop portion 321 is located in the recessed area of ​​the arc-shaped plate.

[0064] Specifically, the latch can be constructed as an arc-shaped plate. It can be understood that at least a portion of the projected outline of the latch in the second direction can be constructed as an arc. The latch defines a recessed area between the latch and the panel 20 on the third-direction side. When the latch is in the locked position, the latch pushes against the stop portion 321 on the third-direction side away from the panel 20 in the first direction. At the same time, at least a portion of the stop portion 321 is located in the recessed area of ​​the arc-shaped plate. At least a portion of the stop portion 321 is surrounded by a part of the arc-shaped plate. In this way, the area of ​​the latch and the stop portion 321 pushing and engaging can be expanded, so that a more stable locking connection can be formed between the latch and the stop portion 321, which can further improve the locking reliability and further improve the closing stability of the panel 20 and the frame 10.

[0065] Furthermore, in some specific embodiments of this application, the buckle has a first arc surface 341 and a second arc surface 342 facing each other in a third direction, and the same end of the first arc surface 341 and the second arc surface 342 is connected to the panel 20. A third surface 343 is provided between the other ends of the first arc surface 341 and the second arc surface 342. The extension direction of the third surface 343 intersects the extension directions of both the first arc surface 341 and the second arc surface 342. The first arc surface 341 is adapted to push against the stop portion 321. A transition arc segment 344 is provided between the first arc surface 341 and the third surface 343, and between the second arc surface 342 and the third surface 343. The smoothness of the transition arc segment 344 can improve the smoothness of the buckle in engaging the first limiting member 32, which helps to improve the locking efficiency and protect the life of the buckle and the first limiting member 32.

[0066] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the radius of curvature of the arc containing the first arc surface 341 is smaller than the radius of curvature of the arc containing the second arc surface 342. Thus, the radius of curvature of the arc containing the first arc surface 341 is relatively small, and the curvature of the first arc surface 341 is relatively high. The recessed area it defines can effectively surround the stop portion 321, which helps ensure good locking stability between the latch and the stop portion 321. Conversely, the radius of curvature of the arc containing the second arc surface 342 is relatively large, and the curvature of the second arc surface 342 is relatively gentle, which facilitates the quick insertion or withdrawal of the latch into or out of the guide groove 322, improving the smoothness and efficiency of locking and unlocking operations.

[0067] like Figure 1 and Figure 10 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, the arc center of the arc plate is coaxial with the rotation axis of the hinge 21.

[0068] Specifically, the arc center of the curved plate refers to the center position of the curved plate. The arc center of the curved plate is coaxial with the rotation axis of the hinge 21. It can be understood that the projection of the arc center of the curved plate and the rotation axis of the hinge 21 in the second direction coincides. In this way, the coordination and consistency between the curved plate and the hinge 21 during the rotation and locking process can be ensured, thereby ensuring that the buckle can slide into and out of the guide groove 322 without obstruction during the rotation closing and rotation opening of the panel 20, so as to improve the smoothness of locking and unlocking. At the same time, it can also improve the accuracy of the cooperation between the buckle and the stop part 321 when the buckle is in the locked position, and improve the locking accuracy and reliability.

[0069] like Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, one end of the arc-shaped plate is connected to the panel 20, and the other end can be selectively engaged with the stop portion 321. The cross-sectional area of ​​the arc-shaped plate gradually decreases in the direction away from the panel 20.

[0070] Specifically, the end of the curved plate furthest from the panel 20 in its extension direction is adapted to engage with the stop portion 321. The cross-sectional area of ​​the curved plate gradually decreases in the direction furthest from the panel 20. This gradual decrease in cross-sectional area allows the two sides of the curved plate to provide good guidance, improving the speed and smoothness of the curved plate passing through the guide groove 322 and engaging with the stop portion 321. This makes the locking and unlocking process faster and more efficient. Simultaneously, it avoids additional wear caused by jamming or obstruction, extending the service life of the curved plate and the guide groove 322 and saving maintenance costs.

[0071] Furthermore, in some specific embodiments of this application, the buckle has a first arc surface 341 and a second arc surface 342 facing each other in a third direction, and the same end of the first arc surface 341 and the second arc surface 342 is connected to the panel 20. The first arc surface 341 is adapted to abut against the stop portion 321, wherein the radius of curvature of the arc where the first arc surface 341 is located is smaller than the radius of curvature of the arc where the second arc surface 342 is located. The relatively small radius of curvature of the arc where the first arc surface 341 is located and the relatively high degree of curvature of the first arc surface 341 allow the recessed area it defines to have a good surrounding range of the stop portion 321, which is beneficial to ensuring good locking stability between the buckle and the stop portion 321. On the other hand, the relatively large radius of curvature of the arc where the second arc surface 342 is located and the relatively gentle curvature of the second arc surface 342 make it easier for the buckle to quickly extend into or out of the guide groove 322, thereby improving the smoothness and efficiency of locking and unlocking operations.

[0072] like Figure 1 , Figure 9 as well as Figure 11 As shown, according to some embodiments of this application, there are two limiting components 30, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the panel 20 in the second direction.

[0073] Specifically, in this embodiment, the number of limiting components 30 is configured as two, namely a first limiting component 30 and a second limiting component 30. The first limiting component 30 can be disposed at one end of the panel 20 in the second direction, and the second limiting component 30 is disposed at the other end of the panel 20 in the second direction. By setting two limiting components and distributing them at both ends of the panel 20 in the second direction, on the one hand, when the panel 20 is in the closed position, both ends of the panel 20 are supported and restricted by the limiting components 30, thus enhancing the limiting effect of the limiting components 30 on the panel 20 and further preventing gaps between the panel 20 and the frame 10; on the other hand, by setting two limiting components and distributing them at both ends of the panel 20 in the second direction, the uniformity of force on the panel 20 and the frame 10 can also be improved, thereby enhancing the deformation resistance of the housing in the closed state and extending its service life.

[0074] It should be noted that the buckle in the limiting component 30 is relatively small and thin. The limiting component 30 is arranged at both ends of the panel 20 in the second direction and will not interfere with the fresh air component and the hinge 21. It has good adaptability and high flexibility in compact models.

[0075] like Figures 1-11 As shown, the air conditioner according to the second aspect embodiment of this application includes: the housing as described in any of the above embodiments, and the resulting technical effects are the same as those in the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0076] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "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 this application. 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.

[0077] Although embodiments of this application 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 this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A housing, characterized in that, include: A face frame having an accommodating space that is open on one side in a first direction; A panel, movably disposed on the face frame, is switchable between an open position for opening the accommodating space and a closed position for closing the accommodating space; A limiting component, comprising: a first limiting member and a second limiting member, wherein the first limiting member is disposed on the face frame, the second limiting member is disposed on the panel, and the second limiting member rotates synchronously with the panel to switch between a locked position and an unlocked position; in The limiting component is disposed at the end of the panel in the second direction. When the panel is in the closed position, the second limiting component is in the locked position to limit the panel in the first direction. When the panel is in the open position, the second limiting component is in the unlocked position. The first direction is orthogonal to the second direction.

2. The housing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel is provided with a hinge that rotates with the face frame. At least one hinge is located at the end in the second direction away from the panel to avoid the fresh air component. There is at least one limiting component, and the first limiting component and the hinge are located on both sides of the fresh air component.

3. The housing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first limiting member includes a stop portion, and the second limiting member is constructed as a buckle. When the buckle is in the locked position, it pushes against the stop portion in the first direction.

4. The housing according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first limiting member further includes a guide groove, which is located at one end of the stop portion in the third direction. The buckle is adapted to pass through the guide groove to push against the stop portion. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are orthogonal to each other.

5. The housing according to claim 4, characterized in that, Both sidewalls of the guide groove in the second direction are adapted to push against the buckle to limit the panel in the second direction.

6. The housing according to claim 3, characterized in that, The buckle is constructed as an arc-shaped plate, and when the buckle is in the locked position, at least a portion of the stop portion is located within the recessed area of ​​the arc-shaped plate.

7. The housing according to claim 6, characterized in that, The center of the arc of the arc plate is coaxial with the rotation axis of the hinge.

8. The housing according to claim 6, characterized in that, One end of the arc-shaped plate is connected to the panel, and the other end can be selectively engaged with the stop portion. The cross-sectional area of ​​the arc-shaped plate gradually decreases in the direction away from the panel.

9. The housing according to claim 2, characterized in that, There are two limiting components, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the panel in the second direction.

10. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The housing according to any one of claims 1-9.

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