Air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses an air conditioner which comprises a panel support, a front panel and an upper decoration strip, 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, and the upper portion of the front panel shields the front side of the lower portion of the upper decoration strip. The panel support is provided with a first limiting structure, the rear side of the front panel is provided with a second limiting structure, and the second limiting structure is in limiting fit with the first limiting structure through upward movement of the front panel relative to the panel support so as to limit front-back movement of the front panel relative to the panel support. The front panel and the upper decoration strip are arranged on the front side of the panel support, the design of the air conditioner is enriched, the front panel moves upwards relative to the panel support to complete limiting fit, interference to the upper decoration strip in the assembling process of the front panel and the panel support can be reduced, and the assembling efficiency is improved; and in addition, the situation that the front panel scratches and abrades the upper decoration strip in the installation process can be reduced, and the product percent of pass is increased.

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] The air conditioners in the related technology have a front panel set on the front side of the panel bracket, which has a simple structure and needs to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this utility model proposes an air conditioner in which a front panel and an upper decorative strip are provided on the front side of the panel bracket, enriching the design of the air conditioner. Furthermore, the installation method of the front panel can reduce interference with the upper decorative strip and improve the product qualification rate.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner has a length direction that is vertical, and includes: a panel bracket; a front panel mounted on the front side of the panel bracket; and an upper decorative strip mounted on the front side of the panel bracket and located above the front panel, with the upper part of the front panel covering the front side of the lower part of the upper decorative strip; wherein, the panel bracket has a first limiting structure, and the rear side of the front panel has a second limiting structure, the second limiting structure engaging with the first limiting structure through upward movement of the front panel relative to the panel bracket, thereby restricting the forward and backward movement of the front panel relative to the panel bracket.

[0005] According to this utility model, the air conditioner design is enriched by setting a front panel and an upper decorative strip on the front side of the panel bracket. The front panel moves upward relative to the panel bracket to complete the limiting fit, which can reduce the interference of the front panel and the panel bracket on the upper decorative strip during the assembly process, improve the assembly efficiency and reliability, and reduce the occurrence of scratches and wear between the front panel and the upper decorative strip during the installation process, thereby improving the product qualification rate.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first limiting structure includes a locking hole structure, the locking hole structure having a locking hole and a locking portion located above the locking hole; the second limiting structure includes a hook structure, the hook structure including an extension and a hook portion, the front panel including a panel body, the extension extending rearward from the panel body, the hook portion extending upward from the rear end of the extension, the hook structure extending rearward into the locking hole and upward to stop the hook portion at the rear side of the locking portion.

[0007] In some embodiments, the front surface of the upper end of the hook portion is formed as a first guide slope, which extends obliquely upward and backward.

[0008] In some embodiments, the front panel is formed as a rectangular plate extending vertically along its length, and the left and right sides of the front panel are respectively provided with a plurality of hook structures spaced vertically.

[0009] In some embodiments, the front panel is formed as a rectangular plate extending vertically along its length, and the center of the front panel has an air outlet extending vertically along its length, and at least one of the left and right edges of the air outlet is provided with a plurality of hook structures spaced vertically.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first limiting structure includes a baffle structure, the baffle structure including a root and a baffle portion, the panel support including a support body, one edge of the left and right sides of the baffle portion being connected to the support body through the root, the baffle portion having a clearance space below it, and a limiting space behind it; the second limiting structure includes a locking plate structure, the locking plate structure including a connecting portion and a locking plate portion, the front panel including a panel body, the locking plate portion being spaced apart and disposed behind the panel body, the connecting portion connecting one edge of the left and right sides of the locking plate portion to the panel body, and the locking plate portion entering the limiting space upward from the clearance space to stop behind the baffle portion.

[0011] In some embodiments, the rear surface of the lower end of the baffle portion is formed as a second guide slope, the second guide slope extending obliquely downwards and forwards; and / or, the front surface of the upper end of the latch portion is formed as a third guide slope, the third guide slope extending obliquely upwards and backwards.

[0012] In some embodiments, the front panel is formed as a rectangular plate extending vertically in the length direction, and the center of the front panel has an air outlet extending vertically in the length direction. At least one of the left and right edges of the air outlet is provided with a plurality of the card plate structures spaced vertically in the length direction.

[0013] In some embodiments, the panel support has a first positioning structure, and the rear side of the front panel has a second positioning structure, the second positioning structure being positioned in conjunction with the first positioning structure to restrict the front panel from moving downward relative to the panel support.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first positioning structure is an elastic buckle, the lower end of which is fixed and the upper end is free and can float back and forth. The front panel includes a panel body. The second positioning structure is formed as a positioning protrusion protruding rearward from the rear surface of the panel body. The upper surface of the positioning protrusion is formed as a fourth guide slope extending obliquely downward and backward. The positioning protrusion pushes the elastic buckle to deform rearward through the fourth guide slope so that when the positioning protrusion moves to the top of the elastic buckle, the elastic buckle restores its deformation forward and stops against the bottom of the positioning protrusion.

[0015] In some embodiments, the front panel is formed as a rectangular plate extending vertically along its length, and the positioning protrusions are respectively provided on the left and right edges of the front panel, and the positioning protrusions are located above the center plane of the height of the front panel.

[0016] In some embodiments, the panel bracket has a first fixing structure, and the rear side of the front panel has a second fixing structure, the second fixing structure being fixedly connected to the first fixing structure.

[0017] In some embodiments, the second fixing structure is a screw post, and a through hole is formed on the first fixing structure. The through hole is opposite to the screw post, and the screw passes through the through hole and is connected to the screw post.

[0018] In some embodiments, the front panel is formed as a rectangular plate extending vertically along its length, and the top of the left and right edges of the front panel are respectively provided with the second fixing structure.

[0019] In some embodiments, the front panel has a display area, the panel bracket has an opening corresponding to the display area, the front panel has a first limiting hook above the center of the display area and a second limiting hook below the center of the display area; the panel bracket has a first limiting groove that cooperates with the first limiting hook and a second limiting groove that cooperates with the second limiting hook, both the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove are open downwards, and the first limiting hook and the second limiting hook protrude one after the other and extend upwards, so that the first limiting hook and the second limiting hook simultaneously extend upwards into the corresponding limiting grooves.

[0020] In some embodiments, the upper portion of the front panel extends at an upward and rearward angle.

[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 1This is an exploded view of the front panel, panel support, and upper decorative strip according to an embodiment of the present invention;

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

[0024] Figure 3 It is based on Figure 2 A magnified view of region A in the example shown;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a rear view of the front panel, panel support, and upper decorative strip according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a partial enlarged view of the front panel, panel support, and upper decorative strip according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 It is based on Figure 1 A magnified view of region B in the example shown;

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

[0029] Figure 8 It is based on Figure 7 A magnified view of region C in the example shown;

[0030] Figure 9 It is based on Figure 1 A magnified view of region D in the example shown;

[0031] Figure 10 This is an enlarged view of a portion of the front panel structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 11 This is an enlarged view of another part of the structure of the front panel according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view of another part of the structure of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0034] Figure 13 This is a front view of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure label:

[0036] Air conditioner 1000:

[0037] Panel bracket 11;

[0038] Support body 112; clearance opening 1121; first limiting groove 1122; second limiting groove 1123;

[0039] First limiting structure 113;

[0040] 1131; 11311; 11312;

[0041] baffle structure 1132; root 11321; baffle part 11322; second guide slope M2; clearance space S1; limiting space S2;

[0042] First positioning structure 114; elastic buckle 1141;

[0043] First fixing structure 115; Through hole 1151;

[0044] Front panel 12; Air outlet 12a;

[0045] Display area 121;

[0046] Panel body 122;

[0047] First limiting hook 1261; Second limiting hook 1262;

[0048] Second limiting structure 127;

[0049] Hook structure 1271; extension 12711; hook part 12712; first guide slope M1;

[0050] Plate structure 1272; Connecting part 12721; Plate part 12722; Third guide slope M3;

[0051] Second positioning structure 128; positioning protrusion 1281; positioning plate 1282; reinforcing rib 1283; fourth guide slope M4; second fixing structure 129; screw post 1291;

[0052] Upper decorative strip 13. Detailed Implementation

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] The air conditioner 1000 of this utility model is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0056] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the air conditioner 1000, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the length direction of the air conditioner 1000 is vertical. The air conditioner 1000 includes: a panel bracket 11, a front panel 12, and an upper decorative strip 13. The front panel 12 is mounted on the front side of the panel bracket 11, and the upper decorative strip 13 is mounted on the front side of the panel bracket 11 and located above the front panel 12. The upper part of the front panel 12 covers the lower front side of the upper decorative strip 13. The panel bracket 11 has a first limiting structure 113, and the rear side of the front panel 12 has a second limiting structure 127. The second limiting structure 127 engages with the first limiting structure 113 to limit the forward and backward movement of the front panel 12 relative to the panel bracket 11 by means of the upward movement of the front panel 12 relative to the panel bracket 11.

[0057] The length direction of the air conditioner 1000 is vertical. It is worth noting that the vertical direction mentioned below is based on the length direction of the air conditioner 1000. When the air conditioner 1000 is used, it is placed vertically, and the vertical direction is vertical. However, the placement of the air conditioner 1000 during assembly is not limited. It can be assembled vertically or horizontally (for example, the air conditioner 1000 can be placed horizontally during factory assembly). When the air conditioner 1000 is placed horizontally, the vertical direction is horizontal.

[0058] The front panel 12 is mounted on the front side of the panel bracket 11, and the upper decorative strip 13 is also mounted on the front side of the panel bracket 11. The upper decorative strip 13 is located above the front panel 12. At least a portion of the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11 are sandwiched together with the upper decorative strip 13. The upper part of the front panel 12 covers the front side of the lower part of the upper decorative strip 13. By setting the upper decorative strip 13, the contour gap between the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11 can be reduced, thereby improving the overall integrity of the air conditioner 1000.

[0059] The panel bracket 11 is provided with a first limiting structure 113, and the rear side of the front panel 12 is provided with a second limiting structure 127. The cooperation of the first limiting structure 113 and the second limiting structure 127 can restrict the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11 from moving back and forth, thereby improving the installation stability of the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11. The front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11 can be limited and cooperated before fixed installation, thereby improving assembly efficiency and finished product qualification rate.

[0060] When the front panel 12 is installed on the panel bracket 11, it moves from bottom to top, allowing the first limiting structure 113 and the second limiting structure 127 to cooperate with each other. Through this bottom-to-top movement, the upper end of the front panel 12 is always lower than the upper end of the panel bracket 11, thereby reducing the likelihood of the front panel 12 rubbing against and abrading the upper decorative strip 13 during installation. This reduces interference between the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11 during installation, improves assembly efficiency and reliability, and enhances the working stability of the upper decorative strip 13.

[0061] Similarly, when the front panel 12 is removed from the panel bracket 11, it moves from top to bottom so that the first limiting structure 113 and the second limiting structure 127 can be disengaged, which can also reduce interference with the upper decorative strip 13 during the disassembly process.

[0062] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the air conditioner 1000 has a front panel 12 and an upper decorative strip 13 on the front side of the panel bracket 11, which enriches the design of the air conditioner 1000. The front panel 12 moves upward relative to the panel bracket 11 to complete the limiting fit, which can reduce the interference of the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11 on the upper decorative strip 13 during the assembly process, improve the assembly efficiency and assembly reliability, and reduce the occurrence of scratches and wears on the upper decorative strip 13 by the front panel 12 during the installation process, thereby improving the product qualification rate.

[0063] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first limiting structure 113 includes a locking hole structure 1131, which has a locking hole 11311 and a locking portion 11312 located above the locking hole 11311. The second limiting structure 127 includes a hook structure 1271, which includes an extension portion 12711 and a hook portion 12712. The front panel 12 includes a panel body 122. The extension portion 12711 extends rearward from the panel body 122, and the hook portion 12712 extends upward from the rear end of the extension portion 12711. The hook structure 1271 extends rearward into the locking hole 11311 and upward so that the hook portion 12712 stops at the rear side of the locking portion 11312.

[0064] The first limiting structure 113 includes a locking hole structure 1131, and the second limiting structure 127 includes a locking hook structure 1271. The upward movement of the front panel 12 relative to the panel support 11 causes the locking hook structure 1271 to engage with the locking hole structure 1131. The locking hole structure 1131 and the locking hook structure 1271 have simple structures, are easy to process, and are easy to assemble.

[0065] The latching structure 1131 has a latching hole 11311, and the latching hook structure 1271 includes an extension 12711 and a latching hook 12712. The extension 12711 is configured to extend rearward from the panel body 122, and the latching hook 12712 is configured to extend upward from the rear end of the extension 12711. The latching structure 1131 also includes a locking portion 11312 located above the latching hole 11311, and the locking portion 11312 is configured to extend rearward and downward from the rear side of the panel support 11.

[0066] The hook structure 1271 extends rearward into the locking hole 11311 and then moves upward so that the hook portion 12712 stops at the rear side of the locking portion 11312. The size of the hook structure 1271 in the front-rear direction is larger than the size of the locking portion 11312 in the front-rear direction, so that the extension portion 12711 can pass over the locking portion 11312 so that the hook portion 12712 stops at the rear side of the locking portion 11312. The cooperation between the hook portion 12712 and the locking portion 11312 restricts the front panel 12 from moving forward relative to the panel support 11. Since the front panel 12 is installed in front of the panel support 11, it has already restricted the front panel 12 from moving backward relative to the panel support 11. Therefore, the hook structure 1271 and the locking hole structure 1131 limit the front panel 12 from moving forward relative to the panel support 11.

[0067] In addition, such as Figure 3 As shown, the extension 12711 can stop below the locking part 11312 to restrict the front panel 12 from moving upward relative to the panel bracket 11, which can play the role of upper limit and further improve the assembly stability of the front panel 12.

[0068] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, the front surface of the upper end of the hook portion 12712 is formed as a first guide slope M1, and the first guide slope M1 extends obliquely upward and backward.

[0069] The hook structure 1271 moves rearward and upward relative to the locking hole 11311, so that the hook portion 12712 extends into the locking hole 11311 and stops at the rear side of the locking portion 11312. The upper front surface of the hook portion 12712 is formed into a first guide slope M1 inclined along the direction of movement. By setting the first guide slope M1, the motion interference between the hook portion 12712 and other structures during the movement can be reduced, the smoothness of the movement of the hook portion 12712 can be improved, and the assembly efficiency can be improved.

[0070] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the front panel 12 is formed as a rectangular plate extending vertically along its length, and the left and right edges of the front panel 12 are respectively provided with a plurality of hook structures 1271 spaced vertically.

[0071] Multiple hook structures 1271 are provided on both the left and right edges of the front panel 12. The hook structures 1271 on the same side are spaced apart along the length of the front panel 12, which can improve the connection stability between the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11. By providing multiple hook structures 1271 on the left and right edges of the front panel 12, the left and right edges of the front panel 12 are tightly connected to the panel bracket 11, which can reduce the outer contour gap of the front panel 12 and improve the overall integrity of the air conditioner 1000.

[0072] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the front panel 12 is formed as a rectangular plate extending vertically along the length direction. The center of the front panel 12 has an air outlet 12a extending vertically along the length direction. At least one of the left and right edges of the air outlet 12a is provided with a plurality of hook structures 1271 spaced vertically along the length direction.

[0073] The air conditioner 1000 discharges air through the air outlet 12a. At least one of the left and right edges of the air outlet 12a is provided with multiple hook structures 1271. The hook structures 1271 on the same side are spaced apart along the length of the front panel 12, which can improve the connection stability between the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11.

[0074] Furthermore, by providing a hook structure 1271 on at least one of the left and right edges of the air outlet 12a, the air outlet 12a of the front panel 12 is tightly connected to the panel bracket 11, which can reduce the gap between the air outlet 12a of the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11, improve the overall integrity of the air conditioner 1000, and reduce the air volume loss caused by the air outlet 12a leaking out of the gap.

[0075] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 6 and Figure 8As shown, the first limiting structure 113 includes a baffle structure 1132, which includes a root portion 11321 and a baffle portion 11322. The panel bracket 11 includes a bracket body 112. One edge of the left and right sides of the baffle portion 11322 is connected to the bracket body 112 through the root portion 11321. There is a clearance space S1 below the baffle portion 11322 and a limiting space S2 behind the baffle portion 11322.

[0076] like Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, the second limiting structure 127 includes a locking plate structure 1272, which includes a connecting portion 12721 and a locking plate portion 12722. The front panel 12 includes a panel body 122. The locking plate portion 12722 is spaced apart and disposed behind the panel body 122. That is, the locking plate portion 12722 is located behind the panel body 122, and the locking plate portion 12722 and the panel body 122 are spaced apart front and rear. The connecting portion 12721 connects one edge of the left and right sides of the locking plate portion 12722 to the panel body 122. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the card plate portion 12722 moves upward from the clearance space S1 into the limiting space S2 to stop at the rear side of the baffle portion 11322.

[0077] The first limiting structure 113 includes a baffle structure 1132, and the second limiting structure 127 includes a locking plate structure 1272. The upward movement of the front panel 12 relative to the panel support 11 causes the locking plate structure 1272 to engage with the baffle structure 1132. The baffle structure 1132 and the locking plate structure 1272 are relatively thin, making them suitable for use in areas where the gap between the front panel 12 and the panel support 11 is small.

[0078] One side of the left and right edges of the baffle portion 11322 is connected to the bracket body 112 through the root portion 11321. The baffle portion 11322 and the bracket body 112 are spaced apart in the front-back direction so that there is a limiting space S2 behind the baffle portion 11322, which allows the locking plate portion 12722 to enter the limiting space S2 and stop behind the baffle portion 11322, thereby restricting the front panel 12 from moving back and forth relative to the panel bracket 11.

[0079] Furthermore, there is a clearance space S1 below the baffle portion 11322. When the front panel 12 moves upward relative to the panel support 11, the latch portion 12722 passes through the clearance space S1 and enters the limiting space S2 upward.

[0080] It is worth noting that only one edge of the left and right sides of the latching plate portion 12722 is connected to the panel body 122 through the connecting portion 12721. Therefore, only the latching plate portion 12722 can enter the limiting space S2 behind the baffle portion 11322, without both the latching plate portion 12722 and the connecting portion 12721 needing to enter the limiting space S2 behind the baffle portion 11322. This reduces the size of the limiting space S2 of the baffle portion 11322. The baffle structure 1132 is relatively thin, which helps to reduce the space occupied by the panel support 11 in the front-back direction and reduces the mating gap between the panel support 11 and the front panel 12. Similarly, only one edge of the left and right sides of the baffle portion 11322 is connected to the bracket body 112 through the root portion 11321, and the other side of the left and right sides of the baffle portion 11322 allows the locking plate portion 12722 to extend out and connect with the connecting portion 12721, thereby improving the reliability of the fit between the baffle portion 11322 and the locking plate portion 12722.

[0081] Therefore, when the left edge of the baffle portion 11322 is connected to the bracket body 112 through the root portion 11321, the locking plate portion 12722 that cooperates with the baffle portion 11322 is generally connected to the panel body 122 through the connecting portion 12721 on its right edge; correspondingly, when the right edge of the baffle portion 11322 is connected to the bracket body 112 through the root portion 11321, the locking plate portion 12722 that cooperates with the baffle portion 11322 is generally connected to the panel body 122 through the connecting portion 12721 on its left edge.

[0082] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 8 As shown, the rear surface of the lower end of the baffle portion 11322 is formed as a second guide slope M2, which extends obliquely downwards and forwards; and / or, the front surface of the upper end of the latch portion 12722 is formed as a third guide slope M3, which extends obliquely upwards and backwards.

[0083] The clamping plate portion 12722 moves rearward and upward relative to the baffle portion 11322, so that the clamping plate portion 12722 enters the limiting space S2 behind the baffle portion 11322 through the clearance space S1 below the baffle portion 11322. The rear surface of the lower end of the baffle portion 11322 forms a second guide slope M2 that extends obliquely in the direction of movement; and / or the front surface of the upper end of the clamping plate portion 12722 forms a third guide slope M3 that extends obliquely in the direction of movement. This can reduce the movement interference between the clamping plate portion 12722 and the baffle portion 11322 during movement, improve the smoothness of movement of the clamping plate portion 12722, and help improve assembly efficiency.

[0084] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 8As shown, the rear surface of the lower end of the baffle portion 11322 is formed as a second guide slope M2, which extends obliquely downwards and forwards. The front surface of the upper end of the clamping portion 12722 is formed as a third guide slope M3, which extends obliquely upwards and backwards. This further reduces motion interference between the clamping portion 12722 and the baffle portion 11322 during movement, improves the smoothness of the clamping portion 12722's movement, and helps improve assembly efficiency.

[0085] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, the front panel 12 is formed as a rectangular plate extending vertically along the length direction. The center of the front panel 12 has an air outlet 12a extending vertically along the length direction. At least one of the left and right edges of the air outlet 12a is provided with a plurality of card plate structures 1272 spaced vertically along the length direction.

[0086] The air conditioner 1000 discharges air through the air outlet 12a. At least one of the left and right edges of the air outlet 12a is provided with multiple clamping structures 1272. The clamping structures 1272 on the same side are spaced apart along the length of the front panel 12, which can improve the connection stability between the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11.

[0087] Furthermore, by providing a retaining plate structure 1272 on at least one of the left and right edges of the air outlet 12a, the air outlet 12a of the front panel 12 is tightly connected to the panel bracket 11, which can reduce the gap between the air outlet 12a of the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11, improve the overall integrity of the air conditioner 1000, and reduce the air volume loss caused by the air outlet 12a leaking out of the gap.

[0088] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first limiting structure 113 includes a locking hole structure 1131, and the second limiting structure 127 includes a locking hook structure 1271, which is engaged with the locking hole structure 1131 for limiting. The first limiting structure 113 also includes a baffle structure 1132, and the second limiting structure 127 also includes a locking plate structure 1272, which is engaged with the locking plate structure 1272 for limiting.

[0089] like Figure 4 As shown, the front panel 12 has an air outlet 12a extending vertically in the center of its length direction. One side of the left and right edges of the air outlet 12a is provided with a plurality of hook structures 1271 spaced vertically, and the other side of the left and right edges of the air outlet 12a is provided with a plurality of plate structures 1272 spaced vertically.

[0090] Structures that limit the movement of the air outlet 12a on both the left and right sides are provided, which can reduce the gap between the air outlet 12a of the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11, improve the overall integrity of the air conditioner 1000, and reduce the air volume loss of the air conditioner 1000. In addition, the hook structure 1271 and the plate structure 1272 are arranged separately, which can reduce mutual interference and improve the assembly efficiency of the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11.

[0091] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 As shown, the panel support 11 has a first positioning structure 114, and the rear side of the front panel 12 has a second positioning structure 128. The second positioning structure 128 is positioned and engaged with the first positioning structure 114 to restrict the front panel 12 from moving downward relative to the panel support 11.

[0092] When the front panel 12 is mounted on the panel bracket 11, it moves from bottom to top, so that the first limiting structure 113 and the second limiting structure 127 can cooperate with each other. Through the cooperation of the first positioning structure 114 and the second positioning structure 128, the front panel 12 is restricted from falling downward relative to the panel bracket 11, which facilitates the subsequent fixed connection between the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11.

[0093] In some embodiments of this utility model, the first limiting structure 113 includes a locking hole structure 1131, and the second limiting structure 127 includes a hook structure 1271. The hook structure 1271 engages with the locking hole structure 1131 for limiting, and the extension 12711 of the hook structure 1271 stops below the locking hole structure 1131 to restrict the front panel 12 from moving upward relative to the panel support 11. By setting the cooperation of the first positioning structure 114 and the second positioning structure 128, the downward movement of the front panel 12 relative to the panel support 11 can also be restricted, thereby limiting the upper and lower direction and improving the stability of the engagement between the front panel 12 and the panel support 11.

[0094] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 9 As shown, the first positioning structure 114 is an elastic buckle 1141. The lower end of the elastic buckle 1141 is fixed, while the upper end is free and can float back and forth. The elastic buckle 1141 can undergo elastic deformation. The upper end of the elastic buckle 1141 is free and can move in the back and forth direction when compressed.

[0095] like Figure 3 and Figure 10As shown, the front panel 12 includes a panel body 122. The second positioning structure 128 is formed as a positioning protrusion 1281 protruding rearward from the rear surface of the panel body 122. The upper surface of the positioning protrusion 1281 is formed as a fourth guide slope M4 extending obliquely downward and rearward. The positioning protrusion 1281 pushes the elastic buckle 1141 to deform rearward through the fourth guide slope M4, so that when the positioning protrusion 1281 moves to the top of the elastic buckle 1141, the elastic buckle 1141 restores its deformation forward and stops against the bottom of the positioning protrusion 1281.

[0096] The front panel 12 moves backward and upward relative to the panel support 11 so that the first limiting structure 113 and the second limiting structure 127 are in a limiting engagement. During the upward and backward movement of the positioning protrusion 1281, the upper surface of the positioning protrusion 1281 pushes the upper end of the elastic buckle 1141 to deform backward. After the positioning protrusion 1281 passes the elastic buckle 1141 upward, the elastic buckle 1141 returns to its original shape and stops below the lower surface of the positioning protrusion 1281.

[0097] The lower surface of the positioning protrusion 1281 extends rearward to abut against the upper end of the elastic buckle 1141. The upper surface of the positioning protrusion 1281 is formed into a fourth guide slope M4 that extends downward and backward. The inclined shape of the fourth guide slope M4 helps to push the elastic buckle 1141 to deform backward when the positioning protrusion 1281 moves upward.

[0098] Furthermore, this design allows the front panel 12 to move upward relative to the panel support 11, so that during the process of the first limiting structure 113 and the second limiting structure 127 cooperating, the first positioning structure 114 and the second positioning structure 128 also cooperate in place, enabling rapid assembly.

[0099] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, the front panel 12 is formed as a rectangular plate extending vertically along its length. Positioning protrusions 1281 are provided on the left and right sides of the front panel 12, and the positioning protrusions 1281 are located above the center plane of the height of the front panel 12.

[0100] Positioning protrusions 1281 are provided on both the left and right edges of the front panel 12, so that the front panel 12 is subjected to uniform force, which can improve the positioning stability of the front panel 12 relative to the panel bracket 11. The positioning protrusions 1281 are located above the center of gravity of the front panel 12, which helps to limit the front panel 12 from falling downward relative to the panel bracket 11 and facilitates the subsequent fixed connection between the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11.

[0101] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, the positioning protrusion 1281 includes a positioning plate 1282 extending rearward from the front panel 12, and a reinforcing rib 1283 located above the positioning plate 1282 and connecting the positioning plate 1282 and the front panel 12. The positioning plate 1282 forms the lower surface of the positioning protrusion 1281, and the reinforcing rib 1283 forms the fourth guide slope M4. By providing the reinforcing rib 1283 to connect the positioning plate 1282 and the front panel 12, the structural strength can be improved, and manufacturing materials can be saved, reducing manufacturing costs.

[0102] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 10 As shown, the panel bracket 11 has a first fixing structure 115, and the rear side of the front panel 12 has a second fixing structure 129, which is fixedly connected to the first fixing structure 115.

[0103] After the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11 are locked together, they are fixedly connected by the second fixing structure 129 and the first fixing structure 115, which helps to improve assembly efficiency and the qualified rate of the finished product after assembly.

[0104] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the second fixing structure 129 is a screw post 1291, as... Figure 5 As shown, a through hole 1151 is formed on the first fixing structure 115. The through hole 1151 is opposite to the screw post 1291. The screw passes through the through hole 1151 and is connected to the screw post 1291.

[0105] The screw post 1291 on the front panel 12 is opposite to the through hole 1151 from front to back. The screw passes through the through hole 1151 from back to front and is connected to the screw post 1291, thereby fixing the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11 together.

[0106] By forming a screw post 1291 on the rear side of the front panel 12 and a through hole 1151 on the panel bracket 11, after the front panel 12 is assembled on the panel bracket 11, the cooperation between the first fixing structure 115 and the second fixing structure 129 will not be directly observed on the front side of the front panel 12, which can improve the overall integrity of the air conditioner 1000.

[0107] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 10 As shown, the front panel 12 is formed as a rectangular plate extending vertically along its length, and the top of the left and right edges of the front panel 12 are respectively provided with a second fixing structure 129.

[0108] The front panel 12 is provided with a second fixing structure 129 on both the left and right edges. The front panel 12 is subjected to uniform force, and the second fixing structure 129 is located above the center of gravity of the front panel 12. Under the action of gravity, it is conducive to the cooperation between the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11, which can improve the installation stability of the front panel 12 relative to the panel bracket 11.

[0109] Furthermore, a second fixing structure 129 is provided at the top of the left and right edges of the front panel 12 to prevent the corner edges of the front panel 12 from lifting up and to reduce the fitting gap between the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11.

[0110] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the front panel 12 has a display area 121, the panel bracket 11 has an opening 1121 at the corresponding display area 121, the front panel 12 has a first limiting hook 1261 above the center of the display area 121, and a second limiting hook 1262 below the center of the display area 121.

[0111] like Figure 12 As shown, the panel bracket 11 has a first limiting groove 1122 that cooperates with the first limiting hook 1261 and a second limiting groove 1123 that cooperates with the second limiting hook 1262. Both the first limiting groove 1122 and the second limiting groove 1123 are open downwards. The first limiting hook 1261 and the second limiting hook 1262 protrude one after the other and then extend upwards, so that the first limiting hook 1261 and the second limiting hook 1262 simultaneously extend upwards into the corresponding limiting grooves.

[0112] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the display area 121 is located in the middle of the front panel 12 in the left-right direction. By setting a first limiting hook 1261 and a second limiting hook 1262 above and below the center of the display area 121 respectively, and setting a corresponding first limiting groove 1122 and a second limiting groove 1123 on the panel bracket 11, the stability of the fit between the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11 in the middle of the left-right direction can be improved, and the warping problem caused by the deformation of the middle of the front panel 12 can be reduced.

[0113] Both the first limiting groove 1122 and the second limiting groove 1123 are open downwards. The first limiting hook 1261 and the second limiting hook 1262 protrude one after the other and extend upwards. The first limiting hook 1261 and the second limiting hook 1262 simultaneously extend upwards into their respective limiting grooves. This design allows the front panel 12 to move upwards relative to the panel support 11, so that during the engagement of the first limiting structure 113 and the second limiting structure 127, the first limiting hook 1261 and the second limiting hook 1262 also engage smoothly, enabling rapid assembly.

[0114] In some embodiments of this utility model, the air conditioner 1000 also includes a display module, which is mounted on the panel bracket 11 and passes through the clearance opening 1121. The clearance opening 1121 and the display area 121 are opposite to each other in the front-back direction. The display module displays information such as the operating parameters of the air conditioner 1000 in the display area 121.

[0115] By using the first limiting hook 1261 to cooperate with the first limiting groove 1122 above and below the display area 121, and the second limiting hook 1262 to cooperate with the second limiting groove 1123, the panel bracket 11 and the front panel 12 can be tightly fitted in the display area 121, reducing the fitting gap, reducing the display defects caused by the deformation of the middle of the front panel 12, and improving the clarity of the display module in the display area 121.

[0116] The panel bracket 11 and the front panel 12 fit tightly at the display area 121, which can also prevent water from entering the display module 15 and improve the working stability of the display module 15.

[0117] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 12 As shown, the upper part of the front panel 12 extends at an upward and rearward angle.

[0118] The upper decorative strip 13 is installed on the panel bracket 11 and located between the front panel 12 and the panel bracket 11. The upper part of the front panel 12 extends backward and upward. The upper part of the front panel 12 is designed to reduce the mating gap between the upper decorative strip 13 and the front panel 12, and to reduce the gap in the outer contour of the front panel 12. It can also reduce the possibility of water entering through the gap between the front panel 12 and the upper decorative strip 13.

[0119] 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.

[0120] 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.

[0121] 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.

[0122] 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.

[0123] 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.

[0124] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and purpose of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The length direction of the air conditioner is vertical, and the air conditioner includes: 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, with the upper part of the front panel covering the front side of the lower part of the upper decorative strip; The panel support has a first limiting structure, and the rear side of the front panel has a second limiting structure. The second limiting structure cooperates with the first limiting structure to limit the front panel's forward and backward movement relative to the panel support by moving the front panel upward relative to the panel support.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first limiting structure includes a locking structure, wherein the locking structure has a locking hole and the locking structure includes a locking portion located above the locking hole; The second limiting structure includes a hook structure, which includes an extension and a hook portion. The front panel includes a panel body, the extension extends rearward from the panel body, and the hook portion extends upward from the rear end of the extension. The hook structure extends rearward into the locking hole and upward to stop the hook portion on the rear side of the locking portion.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The front surface of the upper end of the hook portion is formed as a first guide slope, which extends obliquely upward and backward.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The front panel is formed as a rectangular plate extending vertically along its length, and the left and right edges of the front panel are respectively provided with a plurality of hook structures spaced vertically.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The front panel is formed as a rectangular plate extending vertically along its length. The center of the front panel has an air outlet extending vertically along its length. At least one of the left and right edges of the air outlet is provided with a plurality of hook structures spaced vertically.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first limiting structure includes a baffle structure, the baffle structure includes a root and a baffle portion, the panel bracket includes a bracket body, one edge of the left and right sides of the baffle portion is connected to the bracket body through the root, the baffle portion has a clearance space below it, and a limiting space behind it. The second limiting structure includes a locking plate structure, which includes a connecting part and a locking plate part. The front panel includes a panel body. The locking plate part is spaced apart and disposed behind the panel body. The connecting part connects one edge of the left and right sides of the locking plate part to the panel body. The locking plate part enters the limiting space upward from the clearance space to stop behind the baffle part.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The rear surface of the lower end of the baffle portion is formed as a second guide slope, which extends inclined downwards and forwards. And / or, the front surface of the upper end of the card plate portion is formed as a third guide slope, which extends obliquely upward and backward.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The front panel is formed as a rectangular plate extending vertically along its length. The center of the front panel has an air outlet extending vertically along its length. At least one of the left and right edges of the air outlet is provided with a plurality of the card plate structures spaced vertically.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel support has a first positioning structure, and the rear side of the front panel has a second positioning structure. The second positioning structure is positioned and cooperates with the first positioning structure to restrict the front panel from moving downward relative to the panel support.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first positioning structure is an elastic buckle, with its lower end fixed and its upper end free and able to float back and forth. The front panel includes a panel body. The second positioning structure is formed as a positioning protrusion protruding rearward from the rear surface of the panel body. The upper surface of the positioning protrusion is formed as a fourth guide slope extending downward and backward. The positioning protrusion pushes the elastic buckle to deform backward through the fourth guide slope, so that when the positioning protrusion moves to the top of the elastic buckle, the elastic buckle returns to its original shape forward and stops against the bottom of the positioning protrusion.

11. The air conditioner according to claim 10, characterized in that, The front panel is formed as a rectangular plate extending vertically along its length. The positioning protrusions are provided on the left and right edges of the front panel, and the positioning protrusions are located above the center plane of the height of the front panel.

12. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The panel bracket has a first fixing structure, and the rear side of the front panel has a second fixing structure, which is fixedly connected to the first fixing structure.

13. The air conditioner according to claim 12, characterized in that, The second fixing structure is a screw post, and a through hole is formed on the first fixing structure. The through hole is opposite to the screw post, and the screw passes through the through hole and is connected to the screw post.

14. The air conditioner according to claim 12, characterized in that, The front panel is formed as a rectangular plate extending vertically along its length, and the top of the left and right edges of the front panel are respectively provided with the second fixing structure.

15. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front panel has a display area, the panel bracket has an opening corresponding to the display area, the front panel has a first limiting hook above the center of the display area, and a second limiting hook below the center of the display area; The panel bracket has a first limiting groove that cooperates with the first limiting hook and a second limiting groove that cooperates with the second limiting hook. Both the first limiting groove and the second limiting groove are open downwards. The first limiting hook and the second limiting hook protrude one after the other and then extend upwards, so that the first limiting hook and the second limiting hook simultaneously extend upwards into the corresponding limiting groove.

16. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-15, characterized in that, The upper part of the front panel extends at an upward and rearward angle.

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