Easily-detachable structure of air conditioner panel

By designing an interference fit between the sliding buckle and the limiting boss, as well as a pressure relief groove, a toggle boss, and surface texture, the problem of the air conditioner panel being difficult to disassemble and fix to the middle frame has been solved, achieving convenient disassembly and a stable connection, thus improving the user experience and equipment lifespan.

CN223499765UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31AUX AIR CONDITIONER CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422934387.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-29
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing method of fixing the air conditioner panel to the middle frame is complicated and difficult to disassemble, causing inconvenience for users.

Method used

Design an easy-to-disassemble structure for air conditioner panels, using an interference fit of sliding buckles and limiting bosses, combined with pressure relief grooves, shifting bosses, and surface textures, to achieve a stable connection between the panel and the middle frame and easy disassembly.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a stable connection between the panel and the middle frame, which facilitates disassembly and installation, reduces maintenance costs, and improves user experience and device lifespan.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an easy-to-disassemble structure of an air conditioner panel, which comprises a panel provided with a mounting position; the mounting position comprises a mounting groove, elastic cantilevers and a limiting boss, the elastic cantilevers are arranged on the edges of the two ends of the mounting groove, and the limiting boss is arranged on the elastic cantilevers; the slide fastener is movably mounted at the mounting position, and the slide fastener comprises a limiting end and a guide section; when the sliding buckle is installed on the panel, the guide section is inserted into the elastic cantilever, the limiting end is pressed down, the sliding buckle is installed in the installation position, then the sliding buckle is pressed to slide, and unlocking and locking are achieved. The utility model solves the problems of how to realize the complex fixing mode of the air conditioner panel and the middle frame and difficult disassembly.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioner technology, and more specifically, to an easily detachable air conditioner panel structure. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of technology, the current air conditioner market uses panels that are directly connected to both sides of the middle frame. The panels open and close via hinges that mate with the middle frame. As people's living standards improve, their demands for air conditioner quality also increase. The current panel assembly is inconvenient and difficult for users to disassemble. To facilitate user disassembly, cleaning, and after-sales maintenance, we are now offering a panel with an easy-to-disassemble structure to meet current market demands and improve people's quality of life and comfort. Utility Model Content

[0003] The problem solved by this utility model is how to achieve a complex and difficult-to-disassemble method for fixing the air conditioner panel to the middle frame.

[0004] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides an easily detachable air conditioner panel structure, including: a panel with a mounting position; the mounting position includes a mounting groove, an elastic cantilever, and a limiting boss, wherein the elastic cantilever is disposed at both ends of the mounting groove, and the limiting boss is disposed on the elastic cantilever; a sliding buckle, which is movably installed in the mounting position, and includes a limiting end and a guide section; wherein, when the sliding buckle is installed in the panel, the guide section is inserted into the elastic cantilever, the limiting end is pressed down, the sliding buckle is installed in the mounting position, and then the sliding buckle is pressed and slid to achieve unlocking and locking.

[0005] The technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: The panel is provided with a mounting position, including a mounting groove, an elastic suspension and a limiting boss. This design allows the panel to fit tightly with the sliding buckle, ensuring the stability of the installation while facilitating disassembly and reducing maintenance costs. The sliding buckle is divided into two parts: a limiting end and a guide section. The guide section can be inserted into the elastic cantilever. The installation or removal of the sliding buckle is completed by pressing down the limiting end.

[0006] Furthermore, the limiting end and the limiting boss are interference-fitted to lock the sliding buckle and the panel.

[0007] The technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: there is an interference fit between the limiting end and the limiting boss, which increases the locking force between the sliding buckle and the panel and improves the stability of the overall structure.

[0008] Furthermore, the mounting position also includes a pressure relief groove, which is located on the side of the mounting position away from the elastic cantilever; when the sliding buckle is installed into the mounting position, it will compress the pressure relief groove.

[0009] The technical benefits achieved by adopting this solution include: a pressure-relief groove is also provided in the mounting position, located on the side away from the elastic cantilever. When the sliding buckle is installed in the mounting position, it will compress the pressure-relief groove, which helps to reduce pressure concentration during the installation process and protect the panel from damage.

[0010] Furthermore, the slide buckle is provided with a toggle boss, which is located on the side of the slide buckle away from the limiting end.

[0011] The technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is that the sliding protrusion allows users to manually operate the latch to lock or unlock, ensuring correctness and safety in use.

[0012] Furthermore, the sliding buckle also includes: a foolproof boss, which is located near the limiting end to prevent the sliding buckle from being installed in reverse; and a surface texture, which is provided on both sides of the shifting boss to facilitate the sliding and locking of the sliding buckle.

[0013] The technical effects achieved by adopting this solution are as follows: The anti-misoperation boss effectively prevents the reverse installation of the sliding buckle, ensuring the correct installation of the sliding buckle, reducing malfunctions caused by incorrect operation, and ensuring the normal use of the product; the surface texture design on both sides of the sliding boss increases friction, making the sliding smoother and improving the user experience.

[0014] Furthermore, the easily detachable structure of the air conditioner panel also includes: a middle frame, on which the panel is installed, and the middle frame is provided with buckle holes, through which the panel is fixed to the middle frame.

[0015] The technical effect achieved by adopting this technical solution is that the panel is fixed to the middle frame through the buckle holes, which enhances the locking function and ensures the stable installation of the panel on the middle frame.

[0016] Furthermore, the panel also includes: a positioning buckle, which has a snap-fit ​​portion extending outward from the panel. The positioning buckle is located on the side of the panel away from the installation position, and the snap-fit ​​portion protrudes in the installation direction.

[0017] The technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: The inner side of the panel is provided with an outwardly extending snap-fit ​​part, which cooperates with the buckle hole to strengthen the connection between the panel and the middle frame, improve the safety of use, and facilitate the disassembly and installation in the later stage.

[0018] Furthermore, the panel is equipped with multiple positioning buckles, which engage with buckle holes to fix the panel to the middle frame.

[0019] The technical effects achieved by adopting this solution are as follows: The panel is also designed with multiple positioning buckles that match the buckle holes on the middle frame, which not only strengthens the fixing effect of the panel, but also simplifies the installation process and improves the user experience.

[0020] Furthermore, the middle frame also includes: a limiting protrusion, which cooperates with the mounting position to limit the sliding range of the slider, and the limiting end of the slider abuts against the limiting protrusion to achieve the locking function.

[0021] The technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: In conjunction with the mounting position on the panel, the limiting protrusion further restricts the sliding range of the clip, thereby improving the locking function between the panel and the middle frame.

[0022] Furthermore, the easily detachable structure of the air conditioning panel also includes: an air guide plate, which is located on the side of the middle frame away from the panel.

[0023] The technical effects achieved by adopting this technical solution are as follows: The air guide plate is installed on the side of the middle frame away from the panel, which plays an important role in improving the airflow distribution of the air conditioner and improving the cooling and heating efficiency.

[0024] In summary, the above-mentioned technical solutions of this application can have one or more of the following advantages or beneficial effects: i) Through the design of the sliding buckle, users can easily complete the installation and removal of the panel, greatly simplifying the maintenance and cleaning process. ii) The interference fit between the limiting end and the guide section, as well as the setting of the limiting boss, ensures a firm connection between the sliding buckle and the panel, maintaining a good locking state even during long-term use. iii) The design of the pressure relief groove effectively disperses the pressure during installation, reducing potential damage to the panel and extending the overall service life of the panel and the air conditioner. iv) The design of the sliding boss and surface texture not only makes the operation of the sliding buckle more intuitive and convenient, but also increases the feel during operation, improving the user experience. v) The easy-to-remove panel design makes the internal components easier to access, facilitating regular inspections and necessary maintenance by technicians, reducing maintenance costs and time. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an easily detachable air conditioner panel structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding buckle structure in the easily detachable air conditioner panel of this utility model embodiment;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the sliding buckle in the easily detachable structure of the air conditioner panel in this embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the easily detachable air conditioner panel in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view at point A;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a right view of the panel in the easily detachable air conditioner panel structure of this utility model embodiment;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the middle frame in the easily detachable air conditioner panel structure of this utility model embodiment.

[0032] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0033] 11-Panel; 111-Mounting position; 1111-Mounting groove; 1112-Elastic cantilever; 1113-Limiting boss; 1114-Pressure relief groove; 1115-Positioning buckle; 1115a-Snap-fit ​​part; 12-Sliding buckle; 121-Limiting end; 122-Guide section; 123-Toggle boss; 124-Fake-proof boss; 125-Surface texture; 13-Middle frame; 131-Snap-fit ​​hole; 132-Restriction protrusion; 14-Air guide plate. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an easily detachable structure for air conditioning panels, so as to achieve the effect of complex fixing methods between air conditioning panels and middle frames, which are not easy to disassemble.

[0035] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0036] See Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 This utility model provides an easily detachable structure for an air conditioner panel 11, comprising: a panel 11, the panel 11 having a mounting position 111; the mounting position 111 includes a mounting groove 1111, an elastic cantilever 1112, and a limiting boss 1113, wherein the elastic cantilever 1112 is disposed at both ends of the mounting groove 1111, and the limiting boss 1113 is disposed on the elastic cantilever 1112; a sliding buckle 12, the sliding buckle 12 being movably mounted on the mounting position 111, the sliding buckle 12 including a limiting end 121 and a guide section 122; wherein, when the sliding buckle 12 is mounted on the panel 11, the guide section 122 is inserted into the elastic cantilever 1112, the limiting end 121 is pressed down, the sliding buckle 12 is inserted into the mounting position 111, and then the sliding buckle 12 is pressed and slid to achieve unlocking and locking.

[0037] In this embodiment, the panel 11 is provided with a mounting position 111, including a mounting groove 1111, an elastic suspension and a limiting boss 1113. This design allows the panel 11 to fit tightly with the sliding buckle 12, ensuring the stability of the installation while facilitating disassembly and reducing maintenance costs. The sliding buckle 12 is divided into two parts: a limiting end 121 and a guide section 122. The guide section 122 can be inserted into the elastic cantilever 1112. The installation or removal of the sliding buckle 12 is completed by pressing down the limiting end 121.

[0038] Specifically, the slide buckle 12 is a movable component used to lock and unlock the panel 11. It has a limiting end 121 and a guide section 122. The limiting end 121 is used for locking, and the guide section 122 is used for mounting the slide buckle 12. The panel 11 has two mounting positions 111. The mounting groove 1111 in the mounting position 111 is used to accommodate the slide buckle 12. The elastic cantilever 1112 is located at both ends of the mounting groove 1111 and provides an insertion point for the slider. The limiting boss 1113 is located on the elastic cantilever 1112 and helps to fix the slide buckle 12.

[0039] Preferably, the installation process of the sliding buckle 12 is as follows: align the guide section 122 of the sliding buckle 12 with the elastic cantilever 1112 on the panel 11; gently press down the guide section 122 of the sliding buckle 12 so that the guide section 122 is inserted into the elastic cantilever 1112, and then press in the limiting end 121; hold the sliding buckle 12 and slide it along the mounting groove 1111 until the limiting end 121 of the sliding buckle 12 abuts against the limiting boss 1113 to achieve locking.

[0040] See Figure 3 and Figure 5 The limiting end 121 and the limiting boss 1113 are interference-fitted to lock the sliding buckle 12 and the panel 11.

[0041] In this embodiment, there is an interference fit between the limiting end 121 and the limiting boss 1113, which increases the locking force between the sliding buckle 12 and the panel 11 and improves the stability of the overall structure.

[0042] Specifically, after the sliding buckle 12 is installed into the panel 11, the limiting end 121 and the limiting boss 1113 are interference-fitted to keep it stable and prevent it from falling off due to a loose lock.

[0043] See Figure 5 The mounting position 111 also includes a pressure relief groove 1114, which is located on the side of the mounting position 111 away from the elastic cantilever 1112; wherein, when the sliding buckle 12 is installed in the mounting position 111, it will squeeze the pressure relief groove 1114.

[0044] In this embodiment, a pressure-relief groove 1114 is also provided in the mounting position 111, located on the side away from the elastic cantilever 1112. When the sliding buckle 12 is installed in the mounting position 111, it will squeeze the pressure-relief groove 1114, which helps to reduce pressure concentration during the installation process and protect the panel 11 from damage.

[0045] Specifically, the pressure relief groove 1114 is used to reduce pressure concentration when the sliding buckle 12 is installed in the mounting position 111.

[0046] See Figure 2The sliding buckle 12 is provided with a toggle protrusion 123, which is located on the side of the sliding buckle 12 away from the limiting end 121.

[0047] In this embodiment, the movable boss 123 allows the user to manually operate the sliding buckle 12 to lock or unlock, ensuring correctness and safety in use.

[0048] Specifically, the protrusion 123 is raised on the surface of the slider 12, making it easier for users to slide the slider.

[0049] See Figure 3 The sliding buckle 12 also includes: a foolproof boss 124, which is close to the limiting end 121 to prevent the sliding buckle 12 from being installed in reverse; and a surface texture 125, which is provided on both sides of the toggle boss 123 to facilitate the sliding lock of the sliding buckle 12.

[0050] In this embodiment, the anti-misoperation boss 124 can effectively prevent the sliding buckle 12 from being installed in reverse, ensuring the correct installation of the sliding buckle 12, reducing malfunctions caused by erroneous operation, and ensuring the normal use of the product; the surface texture 125 design on both sides of the sliding boss 123 increases friction, making the sliding smoother and improving the user experience.

[0051] Specifically, both the sliding buckle 12 and the mounting position 111 are provided with anti-fooling protrusions 124 to prevent the sliding buckle 12 from being installed in reverse.

[0052] See Figure 7 The easily detachable structure of the air conditioner panel also includes: a middle frame 13, a panel 11 installed on the middle frame 13, and a buckle hole 131 provided on the middle frame 13, wherein the panel 11 is fixed to the middle frame 13 through the buckle hole 131.

[0053] In this embodiment, the panel 11 is fixed to the middle frame 13 by the snap-fit ​​holes 131, which enhances the locking function and ensures the stable installation of the panel 11 on the middle frame 13.

[0054] Specifically, the panel 11 is fixed to the middle frame 13 by means of the snap-fit ​​holes 131.

[0055] See Figure 6 The panel 11 also includes a positioning buckle 1115, which has a snap-fit ​​portion 1115a extending outward from the panel 11. The positioning buckle 1115 is located on the side of the panel 11 away from the mounting position 111, and the snap-fit ​​portion 1115a protrudes in the mounting direction.

[0056] In this embodiment, the inner side of the panel 11 is provided with an outwardly extending snap-fit ​​portion 1115a, which cooperates with the buckle hole 131 to strengthen the connection between the panel 11 and the middle frame 13, improve the safety of use, and facilitate subsequent disassembly and installation.

[0057] Specifically, align panel 11 with the buckle hole 131 on the middle frame 13, align the snap-fit ​​part 1115a on the positioning buckle 1115 with the buckle hole 131 on the middle frame 13, and push panel 11 upward until the buckle is engaged; if disassembly is required, there is an arrow on the side of panel 11 indicating the disassembly direction, and panel 11 can be disassembled by moving panel 11 downward according to the arrow.

[0058] See Figure 6 The panel 11 is provided with multiple positioning buckles 1115, which cooperate with buckle holes 131 to fix the panel 11 on the middle frame 13.

[0059] In this embodiment, the panel 11 is also designed with multiple positioning buckles 1115. These buckles match the buckle holes 131 on the middle frame 13, which not only strengthens the fixing function of the panel 11, but also simplifies the installation process and improves the user experience.

[0060] Specifically, multiple fixation points are implemented to help the panel 11 be stably fixed on the middle frame 13.

[0061] See Figure 7 The middle frame 13 also includes a limiting protrusion 132, which cooperates with the mounting position and limits the sliding range of the slider 12. The limiting end 121 of the slider 12 abuts against the limiting protrusion 132, thereby achieving the locking function.

[0062] In this embodiment, the limiting protrusion 132 cooperates with the mounting position on the panel 11, and the limiting protrusion 132 further restricts the sliding range of the slider 12, thereby improving the locking function between the panel 11 and the middle frame 13.

[0063] Specifically, after the panel 11 is installed on the middle frame 13, the slider 12 slides in the indicated locking direction and abuts against the limiting protrusion 132 on the middle frame 13, indicating that it has been locked.

[0064] See Figure 1 The easily detachable structure of the air conditioning panel 11 also includes: an air guide plate 14, which is located on the side of the middle frame 13 away from the panel 11.

[0065] In this embodiment, the air guide plate 14 is installed on the side of the middle frame 13 away from the panel 11, which plays an important role in improving the airflow distribution of the air conditioner and improving the cooling and heating efficiency.

[0066] Specifically, the air guide plate 14 is disposed on the middle frame 13, located below the panel 11.

[0067] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.

Claims

1. An easily detachable structure for an air conditioner panel, characterized in that, include: The panel (11) is provided with a mounting position (111); the mounting position (111) includes a mounting groove (1111), an elastic cantilever (1112) and a limiting boss (1113), wherein the elastic cantilever (1112) is disposed at both ends of the mounting groove (1111), and the limiting boss (1113) is disposed on the elastic cantilever (1112); A sliding buckle (12) is movably installed at the mounting position (111). The sliding buckle (12) includes a limiting end (121) and a guide section (122). When the sliding buckle (12) is installed on the panel (11), the guide section (122) is inserted into the elastic cantilever (1112), the limiting end (121) is pressed, the sliding buckle (12) is installed in the mounting position (111), and then the sliding buckle (12) is pressed and slid to unlock and lock.

2. The easily detachable air conditioner panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting end (121) is press-fitted with the limiting boss (1113) to lock the sliding buckle (12) and the panel (11).

3. The easily detachable air conditioner panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting position (111) also includes: Pressure relief groove (1114), the pressure relief groove (1114) is disposed on the side of the mounting position (111) away from the elastic cantilever (1112); When the sliding buckle (12) is installed at the mounting position (111), it will squeeze the pressure relief groove (1114).

4. The easily detachable air conditioner panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding buckle (12) is provided with a toggle boss (123), which is located on the side of the sliding buckle (12) away from the limiting end (121).

5. The easily detachable air conditioner panel structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sliding buckle (12) also includes: A foolproof protrusion (124) is provided near the limiting end (121) to prevent the sliding buckle (12) from being installed in reverse. Surface texture (125) is provided on both sides of the actuating boss (123) to facilitate the sliding lock of the snap fastener (12).

6. The easily detachable air conditioner panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The middle frame (13) is on which the panel (11) is mounted, and the middle frame (13) is provided with buckle holes (131). The panel (11) is fixed to the middle frame (13) through the buckle hole (131).

7. The easily detachable air conditioner panel structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The panel (11) also includes: The positioning buckle (1115) has a snap-fit ​​portion (1115a) extending outward from the panel (11). The positioning buckle (1115) is located on the side of the panel (11) away from the mounting position (111), and the snap-fit ​​portion (1115a) protrudes in the installation direction.

8. The easily detachable air conditioner panel structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The panel (11) is provided with a plurality of positioning buckles (1115), which cooperate with the buckle holes (131) to fix the panel (11) on the middle frame (13).

9. The easily detachable air conditioner panel structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The middle frame (13) also includes: The limiting boss (1113) cooperates with the mounting position (111). The limiting boss (1113) restricts the sliding range of the sliding buckle (12). The limiting end (121) of the sliding buckle (12) abuts against the limiting boss (1113) to achieve the locking function.

10. The easily detachable air conditioner panel structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: Air guide plate (14) is disposed on the side of the middle frame (13) away from the panel (11).