Protective plate and wall-mounted air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model provides a protection plate and wall-mounted air conditioner, the protection plate comprises a main body, one end of the main body is fixedly connected with one side of an evaporator, the other end of the main body extends towards the direction of a pipeline of the evaporator, the top end of the main body extends to the upper part of the pipeline of the evaporator, the back side of the main body is provided with a clamping part, and the clamping part is fixedly connected with the main body. And the clamping part is clamped with a pipeline of the evaporator. According to the air conditioner, the protection plate is fixedly arranged on one side of the evaporator, the main body of the protection plate is used for protecting one side and the top end of the pipeline of the evaporator, and when the air conditioner is collided, the side and the top end of the pipeline of the evaporator are protected by the main body; the situation that the pipeline collides with surrounding parts is avoided, the phenomenon that the pipeline is damaged and deforms or cracks and leaks in the collision process is prevented, and therefore normal operation of the air conditioner is guaranteed, and noise is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioners, and in particular to a protective plate and a wall-mounted air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Wall-mounted split-type air conditioners have become increasingly popular in recent years. The casing of a 2HP / 3HP wall-mounted split-type unit is larger than that of a standard 1HP or 1.5HP unit, resulting in a smaller distance between the pipes and surrounding components. During transportation and handling, external forces can cause the pipes on the right side of the unit to collide with surrounding parts. Because copper pipes are relatively soft, they are easily dented after impact. This damage can cause refrigerant to leak through the copper pipes during operation, producing a hissing sound. In severe cases, cracks in the copper pipes can lead to refrigerant leakage and the air conditioner failing to cool. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention provides a protective plate and a wall-mounted air conditioner to solve the problem of pipes being flattened by external impacts during the handling or transportation of the air conditioner.

[0004] This utility model provides a protective plate, which includes:

[0005] The main body has one end fixedly connected to one side of the evaporator, and the other end extends toward the pipe of the evaporator. The top of the main body extends above the pipe of the evaporator. The back side of the main body is provided with a snap-fit ​​part, which snaps into the pipe of the evaporator.

[0006] In the protective plate provided by this utility model, there are multiple snap-fit ​​parts, which are spaced apart along the length direction of the main body, and one snap-fit ​​part is used to snap onto one pipe.

[0007] In the protective plate provided by this utility model, the snap-fit ​​part includes a snap-fit ​​groove, which is formed by the inward recess of one end of the snap-fit ​​part away from the main body, and the distance between the two ends of the snap-fit ​​groove opening is less than the diameter at the center of the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0008] In the protective plate provided by this utility model, the two ends of the snap-fit ​​portion are respectively arranged to extend away from the two ends of the slot in a direction away from the main body.

[0009] In the protective plate provided by this utility model, the back side of the main body is also provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs, which are spaced apart along the length direction of the main body.

[0010] In the protective plate provided by this utility model, the main body is further provided with a shielding part, which extends obliquely upward from the top of the main body in a direction away from the main body, and is used to protect the top of the pipe.

[0011] In the protective plate provided by this utility model, the main body is further provided with a fixing part, which extends outward from one side of the main body and is fixedly connected to the side plate of the evaporator.

[0012] In the protective plate provided by this utility model, the front side of the main body is provided with a plurality of ribs, the ribs extend along the width direction of the main body, and the plurality of ribs are spaced apart along the length direction of the main body.

[0013] In the protective plate provided by this utility model, a recessed part is provided at the corner of the side plate away from the evaporator at the bottom of the main body. The recessed part is used to reduce costs.

[0014] This utility model also provides a wall-mounted air conditioner, which includes:

[0015] Evaporator, including side plates;

[0016] A protective plate, wherein the protective plate is any of the protective plates described above, and the protective plate is fixedly connected to the side plate.

[0017] This application provides a protective plate fixed to one side of the evaporator. The main body of the protective plate protects one side and the top of the evaporator pipe. When the air conditioner is bumped, the side and top of the evaporator pipe are protected by the main body, preventing the pipe from colliding with surrounding parts and preventing the pipe from being damaged, deformed, or leaking during the collision. This ensures the normal operation of the air conditioner and avoids noise. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a front view of the protective plate in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a rear view of the protective plate in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a side view of the protective plate in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a side view of the protective plate in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is an assembly diagram of the protective plate and the evaporator in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is another assembly diagram of the protective plate and the evaporator in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] The labels for the attached figures are as follows:

[0026] 1. Main body; 11. Snap-fit ​​part; 111. Snap-fit ​​groove; 12. Reinforcing rib; 13. Covering part; 14. Fixing part; 141. Through hole; 15. Rib; 16. Recessed part; 17. Groove; 2. Evaporator; 21. Side plate; 22. Pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0027] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The preferred embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] Reference Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this invention illustrates an embodiment of a protective panel and a wall-mounted air conditioner. The protective panel includes a main body 1, one end of which is fixedly connected to one side of an evaporator 2, and the other end extends toward the pipe 22 of the evaporator 2. The top end of the main body 1 extends above the pipe 22 of the evaporator 2, and a snap-fit ​​part 11 is provided on the back side of the main body 1, which snaps into the pipe 22 of the evaporator 2.

[0029] Specifically, wall-mounted large split air conditioners have gained popularity among many customers in recent years due to their excellent cooling performance and space-saving design, especially the 2-horsepower or 3-horsepower models. Compared to ordinary 1-horsepower or 1.5-horsepower wall-mounted units, they not only offer significantly improved cooling capacity but also boast a more sophisticated and luxurious design. However, this also brings some design challenges. The relatively large casing of wall-mounted large split air conditioners leads to an increase in their dimensions, particularly in the piping section. Due to space constraints, the distance between the piping and surrounding components becomes relatively small, making this issue particularly prominent during transportation and handling. Because wall-mounted air conditioners are relatively large and heavy, the pipes on the right side are prone to colliding with surrounding parts when subjected to external impacts or pressure. Copper pipes, being crucial refrigerant transport conduits, are relatively soft and easily damaged in collisions. Dents not only affect the pipe's appearance but also disrupt refrigerant flow. When refrigerant encounters a dent, it produces a gurgling noise, impacting both user experience and overall air conditioner performance. Even more seriously, if the pipe cracks or leaks, refrigerant will leak out. Refrigerant is the key substance for cooling in an air conditioner; leakage will prevent proper cooling, severely affecting user experience and shortening the air conditioner's lifespan.

[0030] Therefore, this application provides a protective plate, which is used to install on the pipe on the right side of the evaporator 2, located between the pipe of the evaporator 2 and the surrounding parts, thereby solving the problem that when the air conditioner is subjected to external impact or squeezing during handling or transportation, the pipe collides with the surrounding parts and is flattened.

[0031] The protective plate includes a main body 1, which is fixedly mounted on one side of the evaporator 2. One end of the main body 1 is fixedly connected to one side of the evaporator 2, and the other end of the main body 1 extends toward the pipe 22 of the evaporator 2, thereby shielding one side of the pipe 22 and protecting it. The top end of the main body 1 extends above the pipe 22 of the evaporator 2, thereby shielding the top end of the pipe 22 and protecting it. Therefore, the main body 1 protects both the side and top of the pipe 22, preventing deformation of the pipe 22 when the air conditioner is bumped. At the same time, a snap-fit ​​part 11 is provided on the back side of the main body 1, which snaps into the pipe 22 of the evaporator tube, thereby further fixing the main body 1 to the evaporator 2.

[0032] This application provides a protective plate fixed to one side of the evaporator 2. The main body 1 of the protective plate protects one side and the top of the pipe 22 of the evaporator 2. When the air conditioner is bumped, the main body 1 protects one side and the top of the pipe 22 of the evaporator 2, preventing the pipe 22 from colliding with surrounding parts. This prevents the pipe 22 from being damaged, deformed, or leaking during the collision, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the air conditioner and avoiding noise.

[0033] More specifically, since the protective plate is installed on the pipes of the evaporator 2 to protect them, a lot of condensation will be generated on the surface of the pipes of the evaporator 2 during cooling mode. The protective plate is in constant contact with the condensation and is in a humid environment. Therefore, the protective plate is made of ABS-121H plastic material. ABS-121H plastic is a high-performance thermoplastic, and its full name is acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer. This material has good mechanical properties, high tensile strength, and can withstand greater forces and pressures; it also has high rigidity, making the product more robust and durable. Moreover, its heat resistance and impact resistance are also excellent, maintaining stable performance even in harsh environments. That is, the main body 1 is made of ABS-121H plastic material, and the injection molding material has good stability and is not prone to rust and corrosion.

[0034] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, multiple snap-fit ​​parts 11 are provided, and the multiple snap-fit ​​parts 11 are spaced apart along the length direction of the main body 1, with each snap-fit ​​part 11 corresponding to one pipe 22. Specifically, the main body 1 is provided with multiple snap-fit ​​parts 11, and the snap-fit ​​parts 11 snap into the pipe 22, thereby fixing the main body 1 and the pipe 22 to prevent the main body 1 from shaking; the multiple snap-fit ​​parts 11 are spaced apart along the length direction of the main body 1, and each snap-fit ​​part 11 corresponds to one pipe 22, thereby snapping multiple pipes 22 onto the multiple snap-fit ​​parts 11 respectively. The multiple snap-fit ​​parts 11 limit the multiple pipes 22 to a designated position, preventing the multiple pipes 22 from colliding with each other when under force, thereby further protecting the pipes 22, preventing collisions between the pipes 22, and preventing damage, deformation, or leakage of the pipes 22 in the event of a collision, thus ensuring the normal operation of the air conditioner and avoiding noise.

[0035] More specifically, in this embodiment, two locking parts 11 are provided, which are spaced apart on the back side of the main body 1 and are arranged along the length direction of the main body 1. The two locking parts 11 respectively lock the two pipes 22, thereby improving the fixation between the main body 1 and the pipes 22, and limiting the two pipes 22 within the two locking parts 11 to prevent the two pipes 22 from colliding with each other, so as to prevent the two pipes 22 from deforming or leaking.

[0036] In a specific embodiment, refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the snap-fit ​​part 11 includes a snap-fit ​​groove 111, which is formed by the inward recess of one end of the snap-fit ​​part 11 away from the main body 1. The distance between the two ends of the groove 111 is less than the diameter at the center of the groove 111. Specifically, the snap-fit ​​part 11 is used to snap the pipe 22. The snap-fit ​​part 11 includes a snap-fit ​​groove 111, which is used to accommodate the pipe 22. That is, the pipe 22 is embedded in the snap-fit ​​groove 111 and snapped with the snap-fit ​​groove 111. Since the pipe 22 has a circular structure, the snap-fit ​​groove 111 of the snap-fit ​​part 11 is also set to a circular structure. The snap-fit ​​groove 111 is formed by the end of the snap-fit ​​part 11 away from the main body 1 and recessed towards the main body 1. The distance between the two ends of the groove opening of the groove 111 is smaller than the diameter at the center of the groove 111. That is, the size of the groove opening of the groove 111 is smaller than the size of the longest diameter inside the groove 111. The pipe 22 passes through the groove opening and enters the interior of the snap-fit ​​groove 111, thereby better snapping the pipe 22 into the snap-fit ​​groove 111 and improving the fixation of the main body 1 and the pipe 22.

[0037] More specifically, the snap-fit ​​part 11 is a claw structure, and the size of the snap-fit ​​groove 111 matches the size of the pipe 22 to ensure that it can be snapped on and will not loosen after assembly. It cannot interfere with the pipe 22 during the assembly process and will not flatten the pipe 22. In this embodiment, there are two snap-fit ​​parts 11, and the distance between the two snap-fit ​​parts 11 is determined according to the distance between the pipes 22 below. The claws of each snap-fit ​​part 11 snap onto one pipe 22.

[0038] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1 to 5As shown, the two ends of the snap-fit ​​part 11 extend away from the two ends of the slot in opposite directions away from the main body 1. Specifically, the snap-fit ​​part 11 is a claw structure. The two ends of the snap-fit ​​part 11 extend away from the main body 1 in opposite directions from the two ends of the slot, and the extension direction is obliquely outward. That is, the two ends of the snap-fit ​​part 11 extend away from the main body 1 in opposite directions from the two ends of the slot. The two ends of the snap-fit ​​part 11 on the side of the slot away from the main body 1 are designed with an "eight" shape, which facilitates easy snap-fit ​​when the pipe 22 is installed into the snap-fit ​​slot 111, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0039] More specifically, the thickness of the snap-fit ​​portion 11 needs to be such that after the pipe 22 is snapped in, the snap-fit ​​portion 11 will not turn white or break.

[0040] In a specific embodiment, refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the back side of the main body 1 is also provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs 12, which are spaced apart along the length direction of the main body 1. Specifically, the back side of the main body 1 is also provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs 12, which are used to enhance the structural strength of the main body 1. The reinforcing ribs 12 protrude outward from the back side of the main body 1, and are arranged to bulge upward from the back side of the main body 1. The reinforcing ribs 12 extend along the width direction of the main body 1, and the plurality of reinforcing ribs 12 are spaced apart along the length direction of the main body 1. The plurality of reinforcing ribs 12 increase the overall structural strength of the main body 1 and prevent the main body 1 from breaking during assembly or under stress.

[0041] More specifically, the multiple reinforcing ribs 12 are positioned in the empty space on the back side of the main body 1, and after the main body 1 is installed with the evaporator 2 and the pipe 22, the reinforcing ribs 12 do not interfere with the surrounding parts.

[0042] In one embodiment, referring to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the main body 1 also has a shielding part 13, which extends obliquely upward from the top of the main body 1 in a direction away from the main body 1, for protecting the top of the pipe 22. Specifically, the main body 1 also has a shielding part 13, which extends obliquely upward from the top of the main body 1 in a direction away from the main body 1, that is, the shielding part 13 bends from the top of the main body 1 and extends towards the pipe 22. The shielding part 13 is located above the pipe 22, so that the main body 1 forms a baffle structure above the pipe 22 to protect the top of the pipe 22, thereby preventing the pipe 22 from colliding and deforming with surrounding parts; and the structure of the main body 1 and the shielding part 13 fits the structure of the evaporator 2, so that the protective plate can be tightly fixed to the evaporator 2, improving the protective effect.

[0043] In particular, there are no specific requirements for the tilt angle of the shielding part 13, as long as it does not interfere with the pipe 22 below and can protect the pipe 22.

[0044] More specifically, the bend of the shielding part 13 is provided with a groove 17, which is formed by the inward indentation of the front side of the shielding part 13. The groove 17 is used to improve the structural strength of the shielding part 13.

[0045] In a specific embodiment, refer to Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the main body 1 also includes a fixing part 14, which extends outward from one side of the main body 1 and is fixedly connected to the side plate 21 of the evaporator 2. Specifically, the fixing part 14 is located on one side of the main body 1 and extends away from the side of the main body 1. The fixing part 14 is on the same plane as the main body 1 and is used to fix it to the evaporator 2, thereby fixing the main body 1 to the evaporator 2. More specifically, the fixing part 14 is fixedly connected to the side plate 21 of the evaporator 2, thus not affecting the protective function of the main body 1 for the pipe 22 and improving the structural stability of the main body 1.

[0046] More specifically, the fixing part 14 is provided with a through hole 141, and the protective plate also includes a screw. One end of the screw passes through the through hole 141 and is locked and fixed to the side plate 21 of the evaporator 2. Therefore, the fixing method between the main body 1 and the evaporator 2 is simple and the assembly is quick. Specifically, a through hole 141 is designed at the upper end of the part where the fixing part 14 fits with the side plate 21 of the evaporator 2. A self-tapping screw is used to fix the protective plate to the side plate 21 of the evaporator 2, so that it will not come off or fall off after being impacted.

[0047] More specifically, the width of the fixing part 14 is the same as the width of the side plate 21 of the evaporator 2, thereby increasing the contact area between the fixing part 14 and the side plate 21 of the evaporator 2 and improving the fixation degree between the main body 1 and the evaporator 2; at the same time, the length of the fixing part 14 is not less than 10mm, which can be adjusted according to the actual assembly position structure. The longer the length, the larger the contact surface between the protective plate and the side plate 21 of the evaporator 2, the better the fixing effect, as long as it does not interfere with the nearby grounding screw.

[0048] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 6As shown, the front of the main body 1 is provided with a plurality of ribs 15. The ribs 15 extend along the width direction of the main body 1, and the plurality of ribs 15 are spaced apart along the length direction of the main body 1. Specifically, the front of the main body 1 is provided with a plurality of ribs 15. The ribs 15 extend along the width direction of the main body 1, that is, the ribs 15 are transverse structures, and the plurality of ribs 15 are spaced apart along the length direction of the main body 1, so that the front of the main body 1 is uniformly provided with a plurality of ribs 15, which enhances the stability of the protective plate structure, making it less prone to deformation and less likely to break easily after being subjected to external impact.

[0049] In a specific embodiment, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, a recessed portion 16 is provided at the corner of the bottom end of the main body 1 on the side away from the evaporator 2, away from the side plate 21. The recessed portion 16 is used to reduce costs. Specifically, the main body 1 of the protective plate is the main protective part. The length and width of the main body 1 are determined according to the right-side pipe 22 of the evaporator 2. It needs to cover the pipe 22 on the upper right side of the evaporator 2, which is prone to collision with surrounding parts after being dropped. The structure of the main body 1 can be adjusted according to the direction of the pipe 22. In order to reduce the production cost of the protective plate, a recessed portion 16 is also provided at the bottom end of the main body 1. The recessed portion 16 is located at the corner of the main body 1 on the side away from the evaporator 2, away from the side plate 21, and is formed by the inward indentation of the corner of the main body 1 on the side away from the evaporator 2, so as to reduce the material used in the main body 1 and reduce the production cost.

[0050] For example, the lower right corner of the main body 1 is designed as a slope because there are no pipes that need to be protected below, mainly for cost considerations and to avoid waste.

[0051] Reference Figures 5 and 6 As shown, this embodiment also provides a wall-mounted air conditioner, which includes an evaporator 2 and a protective plate. The evaporator 2 includes a side plate 21. The protective plate can be any type of protective plate provided by this utility model. Since the specific structure and working principle of the protective plate have been described in detail in the previous specification, they will not be repeated here for the sake of brevity. The protective plate is fixedly connected to the side plate 21.

[0052] For example, when assembling the protective plate to the evaporator 2, first align the snap-fit ​​part 11 of the protective plate with the pipe 22 of the evaporator 2, and snap the protective plate into the pipe 22 from top to bottom; after the snap-fit ​​part 11 is in place, use a self-tapping screw to fix the protective plate to the side plate 21 of the evaporator 2.

[0053] In this embodiment, the wall-mounted air conditioner uses the protective plate provided by this utility model. The protective plate can protect the pipe 22 of the evaporator 2 to prevent the pipe from being flattened or cracked during the handling or transportation of the wall-mounted air conditioner, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the wall-mounted air conditioner and avoiding noise.

[0054] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A protective plate, characterized in that, include: The main body has one end fixedly connected to one side of the evaporator, and the other end extends toward the pipe of the evaporator. The top of the main body extends above the pipe of the evaporator. The back side of the main body is provided with a snap-fit ​​part, which snaps into the pipe of the evaporator.

2. The protective plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​portion is provided in multiple ways, and the multiple snap-fit ​​portions are spaced apart along the length direction of the main body, and each snap-fit ​​portion is associated with snap-fitting one pipe.

3. The protective plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The latching part includes a latching groove, which is formed by an inward recess at one end of the latching part away from the main body, and the distance between the two ends of the latching groove opening is less than the diameter at the center of the latching groove.

4. The protective plate according to claim 3, characterized in that, The two ends of the snap-fit ​​portion are respectively set to extend away from the two ends of the slot in a direction away from the main body.

5. The protective plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The back side of the main body is also provided with a plurality of reinforcing ribs, which are spaced apart along the length of the main body.

6. The protective plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body is also provided with a shielding part, which extends obliquely upward from the top of the main body in a direction away from the main body, and is used to protect the top of the pipe.

7. The protective plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body is also provided with a fixing part, which extends outward from one side of the main body and is fixedly connected to the side plate of the evaporator.

8. The protective plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front of the main body is provided with a plurality of ribs, which extend along the width direction of the main body and are spaced apart along the length direction of the main body.

9. The protective plate according to claim 1, characterized in that, A recess is provided at the corner of the bottom of the main body on the side away from the evaporator, and the recess is used to reduce costs.

10. A wall-mounted air conditioner, characterized in that, include: Evaporator, including side plates; A protective plate, wherein the protective plate is the protective plate according to any one of claims 1-9, and the protective plate is fixedly connected to the side plate.

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