Panel assembly and air conditioner indoor unit

Abstract

The utility model relates to a panel assembly and an air conditioner indoor unit, the panel assembly is used for the air conditioner indoor unit and comprises a panel and at least two detection modules, the at least two detection modules are arranged on the panel, and the detection modules are used for detecting indoor object information. By arranging a plurality of detection modules, the detection range of the indoor object information can be increased, so that the detection dead angle of the indoor object information can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of air conditioning equipment technology, and more specifically, to a panel assembly and an indoor air conditioning unit. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, their demands for air conditioning are also increasing.

[0003] To improve the user experience of air conditioners, various detection modules are usually installed on the air conditioner panel. For example, sensors that detect indoor objects (such as human bodies) or temperature sensors that detect the temperature of different areas of the room. Therefore, how to increase the detection range of indoor objects and reduce the blind spots in the detection of indoor objects has become an urgent problem to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a panel assembly and an indoor air conditioning unit to solve the technical problems existing in the related art.

[0005] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, a panel assembly is provided for an indoor unit of an air conditioner, comprising:

[0006] Panel; and

[0007] At least two detection modules are arranged on the panel;

[0008] The detection module is used to detect object information within the room.

[0009] Optionally, the at least two detection modules include a first detection module and a second detection module, wherein the first detection module and the second detection module are arranged at an interval.

[0010] The first detection module and the second detection module are arranged at an angle.

[0011] Optionally, each of the detection modules has a detection surface for detecting object information within the room;

[0012] The detection surfaces of the first detection module and the second detection module are arranged at an angle.

[0013] Optionally, in the length direction of the panel, the first detection module and the second detection module are arranged back-to-back; or,

[0014] Along the length of the panel, the first detection module and the second detection module are arranged facing each other.

[0015] Optionally, the panel has a mounting surface;

[0016] The at least two detection modules are arranged at intervals along the length of the panel on the mounting surface;

[0017] The detection module has a detection surface for detecting information about objects inside the room, and there is an angle between the detection surface and the mounting surface.

[0018] Optionally, in the length direction of the panel, the detection surface and the mounting surface have an angle β.

[0019] The included angle β is 1° to 60°.

[0020] Optionally, the panel assembly further includes a mounting member connected to the panel, the mounting member being used to arrange the detection module.

[0021] Optionally, the mounting component is provided with a first inclined wall, which is used to arrange the detection module.

[0022] Optionally, the end of the detection module away from the panel extends downward at an angle.

[0023] Optionally, in the height direction of the panel, the detection surface and the mounting surface have an angle.

[0024] Optionally, along the length of the panel, the panel has a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other;

[0025] The at least two detection modules are each disposed at one of the first end and the second end, or the detection modules are disposed at both the first end and the second end.

[0026] Optionally, the panel is an air outlet panel of an air conditioner, and the panel is provided with an air outlet for guiding air into the room;

[0027] The detection modules are provided on both sides of the air outlet along the length of the panel, or the at least two detection modules are respectively provided on the same side of the air outlet along the length of the panel.

[0028] Optionally, the detection module includes a millimeter radar wave module.

[0029] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, an air conditioning indoor unit is provided, including the panel assembly described above.

[0030] With the above technical solution, since multiple detection modules (i.e., at least two detection modules) are used to detect indoor object information, setting up multiple detection modules helps to increase the detection range of indoor object information, thereby helping to reduce the blind spots in the detection of indoor object information.

[0031] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0032] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a panel assembly provided in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein an electronic control board is shown.

[0034] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of A in the middle.

[0035] Figure 3 This is a top view of a single detection module mounted on a panel assembly, where arrows schematically indicate the direction of the detection signal from the detection module.

[0036] Figure 4 This is a top view of a panel assembly provided in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the direction of the detection signal of the detection module is schematically indicated by arrows.

[0037] Figure 5 This is a top view of a panel assembly provided in another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the direction of the detection signal of the detection module is schematically indicated by arrows.

[0038] Figure 6 This is a top view of a panel assembly provided in yet another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the direction of the detection signal of the detection module is schematically indicated by arrows.

[0039] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a mounting component for a panel assembly provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0040] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the mounting component of a panel assembly provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure.

[0041] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a mounting component for a panel assembly provided in an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, and... Figure 7 Different perspectives.

[0042] Figure 10 This is a side view of a panel assembly provided in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the ceiling and floor of the room are schematically shown, and the direction of the detection signal generated by the detection module is schematically indicated by arrows.

[0043] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0044] 100-Panel assembly; 1-Panel; 11-Mounting surface; 12-Air outlet; 13-Second positioning part; 14-Second mounting part; 15-Panel body; 16-Limiting component; 17-Fixing seat; 18-Second projection; 2-Detection module; 21-Detection surface; 22-First detection module; 23-Second detection module; 24-First projection; 3-Mounting component; 31-First inclined wall; 32-Second inclined wall; 33-Wire clamping part; 34-Partition; 35-Wire routing channel; 36-First positioning part; 37-First mounting part; 38-First part; 39-Second part; 4-Clamping foot; 5-Snap fastener; 7-Ground; 8-Ceiling; 201-Electrical control board. Detailed Implementation

[0045] The specific embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0046] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "up," "down," "left," and "right" indicate orientation or positional relationships based on the drawing directions shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are used solely for ease of description and simplification, and do not imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or a specific orientational construction and operation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this disclosure. The terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of the corresponding structures. For the length direction of the panel and the height direction of panel 1, please refer to... Figure 1 As shown, the length direction of panel 1 can be... Figure 1 The left and right directions of the diagram shown, and the height direction of panel 1 are the same as the height direction of the indoor unit of the air conditioner. This height direction can be, for example, the vertical direction.

[0047] Additionally, it should be noted that the terms used, such as "first" and "second," are used to distinguish one element from another and do not indicate sequence or importance. Furthermore, in the description with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals in different drawings denote the same element.

[0048] In the description of this disclosure, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "connect," "link," and "install" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0049] As mentioned above, how to increase the detection range of indoor object information and thus reduce the blind spots in the detection of indoor object information has become an urgent problem to be solved.

[0050] In view of this, such as Figures 1 to 10 As shown, according to a first aspect of this disclosure, a panel assembly 100 is provided for an indoor unit of an air conditioner, including a panel 1 and a plurality of detection modules 2 (i.e., at least two detection modules 2), such as Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, at least two detection modules 2 are arranged on panel 1, and each detection module 2 has a detection surface 21 for detecting indoor object information. Since multiple detection modules 2 (i.e., at least two detection modules 2) are used to detect indoor object information, setting multiple detection modules 2, compared with setting a single detection module, is beneficial to increase the detection range of indoor object information, thereby reducing blind spots in the detection of indoor object information.

[0051] Panel 1 has a mounting surface 11. Multiple detection modules 2 (at least two detection modules 2) are spaced apart along the length of panel 1 on the mounting surface 11. Each detection module 2 has a detection surface 21 for detecting object information within the panel. The detection surface 21 forms an angle with the mounting surface 11. The projection of the detection surface 21 onto the height of panel 1 is a first projection 24, and the projection of the mounting surface 11 onto the height of panel 1 is a second projection 18. An angle β forms between the first projection 24 and the second projection 18. In other words, an angle β forms between the detection surface 21 and the mounting surface 11. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the detection surface 21 and the mounting surface 11 have an angle β in the length direction (left-right direction) of the panel 1.

[0052] For example, in an embodiment where there are two detection modules 2, the detection module 2 arranged on the left side of the panel 1 is tilted to the right relative to the mounting surface 11, and the detection module 2 arranged on the right side is tilted to the left relative to the mounting surface 11.

[0053] like Figure 10 As shown, in addition to having an angle β with the mounting surface 11 along the length direction (left-right direction) of the panel 1, the detection surface 21 also has an angle with the mounting surface 11 along the height direction (up-down direction, i.e., vertical direction) of the panel 1. In other words, the projection of the detection surface 21 along the length direction of the panel 1 and the projection of the mounting surface 11 along the length direction of the panel 1 are arranged at an angle. This is beneficial for increasing the detection range.

[0054] First, it should be noted that the aforementioned detection surface 21 is either the surface on the side where the signal leaves the detection module 2 when the detection module 2 sends a signal, or the surface on the side of the detection module 2 where the signal first contacts the detection module 2 when the detection module 2 receives a signal. For details, please refer to [reference needed]. Figures 3 to 6 as well as Figure 10 As shown.

[0055] This disclosure does not limit the specific type of object information detected by detection module 2. For example, detection module 2 can be a human body detection module, used to detect whether there are people in the room and their specific locations, so that the air conditioner can adjust its airflow direction and volume based on the dynamic information of the people in the room, thereby improving the user experience. Furthermore, detection module 2 can also be a temperature detection module, used to detect the temperature in different areas of the room and dynamically adjust the air conditioner's airflow direction and volume based on the detected values, thereby reducing the temperature difference between different areas of the room and also improving the user experience.

[0056] Through the above technical solution, multiple detection modules 2 are used to detect indoor object information. In the height direction of panel 1, there is an angle β between the first projection 24 of detection surface 21 and the second projection 18 of mounting surface 11. That is, there is an angle β between detection surface 21 and mounting surface 11 in the length direction (left-right direction) of panel 1. In this way, by reasonably designing the angle β between the first projection 24 and the second projection 18, that is, by reasonably designing the angle between the detection surface 21 of multiple detection modules 2 and mounting surface 11, the detection surfaces 21 of multiple detection modules 2 can have different orientations. Detection modules 2 with different orientations can detect object information in different areas of the room. This is beneficial to increase the detection range of indoor object information, thereby reducing the blind spots in the detection of indoor object information.

[0057] For example, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, by setting the detection surfaces 21 of the two detection modules 2 towards different directions of the panel 1 (such as facing away from each other or towards each other), on the one hand, the detection areas of the detection surfaces 21 of multiple detection modules 2 with different orientations can cover different locations in the room, thereby detecting object information in different areas of the room and increasing the detection range of object information. On the other hand, the detection range of multiple detection modules 2 arranged at intervals along the length of the panel 1 can also cover the left and right sides of the air conditioner (such as the indoor unit), and the detection modules 2 can also detect object information on the left and right sides of the air conditioner, which helps to reduce blind spots in the detection of object information in the room.

[0058] It is understandable that the aforementioned detection blind spot refers to the area that the signal of the detection module 2 cannot cover. For example, when there is only one detection module 2 and the detection surface 21 of the detection module 2 is attached to the panel 1, the signal of the detection module 2 spreads in a figure-eight shape. The signal of the detection module 2 can only cover the area in front of the indoor unit of the air conditioner where the detection module 2 is installed, but cannot cover the areas on the left and right sides of the indoor unit of the air conditioner. That is, the left and right sides of the indoor unit of the air conditioner are detection blind spots.

[0059] It should be noted that this disclosure does not limit the number of detection modules 2. As long as multiple detection modules 2 can scan different areas of the room together, thereby increasing the detection range of indoor object information, it is acceptable.

[0060] As one embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the aforementioned multiple detection modules 2 (i.e., at least two detection modules 2) may include a first detection module 22 and a second detection module 23. The first detection module 22 and the second detection module 23 are arranged at intervals, and the first detection module 22 and the second detection module 23 are arranged at an angle. In this way, by reasonably designing the angle between the first detection module 22 and the second detection module 23, it is beneficial to enable the first detection module 22 and the second detection module 23 to have different orientations. Detection modules 2 with different orientations can detect object information in different areas of the room, which helps to increase the detection range of indoor object information and thus helps to reduce the blind spots in the detection of indoor object information.

[0061] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, each detection module 2 has a detection surface 21 for detecting indoor object information. The detection surface of the first detection module 22 and the detection surface 21 of the second detection module 23 are arranged at an angle so that the first detection module 22 and the third detection module 23 cooperate to detect indoor object information.

[0062] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, along the length of panel 1, the detection surfaces 21 of the first detection module 22 and the second detection module 23 are arranged back-to-back. This allows the detection surfaces 21 of the first and second detection modules 22 to face the left and right ends of panel 1, respectively. By appropriately setting the angles between the detection surfaces 21 of the first and second detection modules 22 and the mounting surface 11, and the angles between the detection surfaces 21 of the second and second detection modules 23, the first and second detection modules 22 can have different detection areas. This increases the detection range of indoor objects and reduces blind spots in the detection of indoor objects.

[0063] To improve the overall detection range of the first detection module 22 and the second detection module 23, optionally, as follows: Figure 4 As shown, the first detection module 22 and the second detection module 23 are arranged opposite to each other along the length of the panel 1. The angle β between the first projection 24 and the second projection 18 of the detection surface 21 of the first detection module 22 has a first preset angle, and the angle β between the first projection 24 and the second projection 18 of the detection surface 21 of the first detection module 22 has a second preset angle, so that the detection surfaces 21 of the first detection module 22 and the second detection module 23 can achieve a detection range of 180°. The first detection module 22 and the second detection module 23, with a detection range of 180°, can not only detect object information in the area in front of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, but also simultaneously detect object information on the left and right sides of the indoor unit of the air conditioner. The detection range is large and the detection blind spot is small, which is beneficial to improving the user experience.

[0064] It should be noted that this disclosure does not limit the specific angle of the first preset angle mentioned above. As long as the first detection module 22 and the second detection module 23 cooperate with each other to detect the information of objects in a large range indoors, for example, the first detection module 22 and the second detection module 23 can cooperate with each other to achieve a detection range of 180°.

[0065] This disclosure does not limit the specific angle of the second preset angle, as long as the second detection module 23 and the first detection module 22 cooperate with each other to detect object information in a large range indoors. For example, the second detection module 23 and the first detection module 22 can cooperate with each other to achieve a detection range of 180°.

[0066] In the panel assembly 100 provided in this disclosure, the multiple detection modules 2 can be installed on the panel 1 in various ways, and are not limited to the opposite arrangement described above, as long as the overall detection range of the multiple detection modules 2 is large and the blind spots are small. As another embodiment of this disclosure, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the aforementioned multiple detection modules 2 may include a first detection module 22 and a second detection module 23. Along the length of the panel 1, the detection surfaces 21 of the first detection module 22 and the second detection module 23 are arranged facing each other. Thus, by rationally designing the angle between the first projection 24 of the first detection module 22 and the second projection 18 of the mounting surface 11, and the angle between the first projection 24 of the second detection module 23 and the second projection 18 of the mounting surface 11, the first detection module 22 and the second detection module 23 can have different detection areas, thereby increasing the detection range of indoor objects and reducing blind spots in the detection of indoor objects.

[0067] It should be noted that this disclosure does not limit the specific orientation of the detection surface 21 of the detection module 2. The first projection 24 of the detection surface 21 of the detection module 2 and the second projection 18 of the mounting surface 11 can have any angle, as long as the detection area of ​​the detection module 2 can cover the area where the object information to be detected is located. As one embodiment of this disclosure, the angle β is 1° to 60°. Thus, by reasonably setting the angle between the first projection 24 of the detection surface 21 of multiple detection modules 2 and the second projection 18 of the mounting surface 11, the detection surfaces 21 of multiple detection modules 2 can have different orientations, thereby enabling the detection of object information in different areas of the room with a smaller detection blind spot.

[0068] To facilitate the installation of the detection module 2 on the panel 1, optionally, as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figures 7 to 9 As shown, the panel assembly 100 further includes a mounting member 3 connected to the panel 1. The mounting member 3 is used to arrange the detection module 2 so that the detection surface 21 of the detection module 2 and the mounting surface 11 can have an included angle β. In this way, by simply installing the detection module 2 onto the mounting member 3, the detection surface 21 of the detection module 2 can be set at an angle to the mounting surface 11 of the panel 1, thereby improving the detection range of indoor object information and reducing the blind spots in the detection of indoor object information.

[0069] This disclosure does not limit the specific structure of the mounting component 3, as long as the mounting component 3 is suitable for mounting the detection module 2. As one embodiment of this disclosure, for example... Figure 2 , Figure 7 as well as Figure 8As shown, the mounting component 3 is provided with a first inclined wall 31, which is used to arrange the detection module 2 so that the first projection 24 of the detection surface 21 of the detection module 2 and the second projection 18 of the mounting surface 11 can have an angle β. In this way, by simply mounting the detection module 2 on the first inclined wall 31, the detection surface 21 of the detection module 2 can be set at an angle to the mounting surface 11 of the panel 1. The installation of the detection module 2 on the panel 1 is relatively simple, which helps to simplify the assembly and disassembly efficiency of the entire panel assembly 100.

[0070] Optionally, the projection of the first inclined wall 31 onto the height direction of the panel 1 is a third projection, and there is an angle between the third projection and the second projection 18. Thus, when the detection module 2 is mounted on the first inclined wall 31, there is also an angle between the detection surface 21 of the detection module 2 and the mounting surface 11 of the panel 1. In this way, by reasonably setting the angle between the first inclined wall 31 and the mounting surface 11, the detection surfaces 21 of multiple detection modules 2 can have different orientations, thereby enabling multiple detection modules 2 to have different orientations.

[0071] To improve the service life of detection module 2, optionally, such as Figure 2 , Figure 7 as well as Figure 8 As shown, the mounting component 3 is also provided with a second inclined wall 32 connected to the first inclined wall 31. The second inclined wall 32 is connected to the first inclined wall 31 at an angle, forming a receiving space for accommodating the detection module 2. Since the detection module 2 is installed in the receiving space formed by the first inclined wall 31 and the second inclined wall 32, the first inclined wall 31 and the second inclined wall 32 can jointly protect the detection module 2. In this way, the detection module 2 is not easily impacted during use, which helps to improve the service life of the detection module 2.

[0072] It should be noted that this disclosure does not limit the specific installation method of the detection module 2 in the accommodating space. The detection module 2 can be installed in contact with the first inclined wall 31 of the accommodating space, or it can be installed suspended on the first inclined wall 31.

[0073] It should be noted that this disclosure does not limit the specific positional relationship between the second inclined wall 32 and the mounting surface 11. The second inclined wall 32 can be set perpendicular to the mounting surface 11, or it can have a certain angle with the mounting surface 11. As one embodiment of this disclosure, the second inclined wall 32 is also set at an angle with the mounting surface 11. Thus, by reasonably designing the inclination angle of the second inclined wall 32, on the one hand, sufficient installation space can be reserved for the detection module 2, facilitating the installation of the detection module 2; on the other hand, the inclined second inclined wall 32 can also avoid interference between the mounting component 3 and other components inside the air conditioner indoor unit, which is beneficial to the arrangement of the mounting component 3 in the air conditioner indoor unit.

[0074] To facilitate securing the wiring harness connected to the detection module 2, for example, the wiring harness between the detection module 2 and the electronic control board 201 in the indoor unit of the air conditioner, optionally, as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the first inclined wall 31 and the second inclined wall 32 can be formed into a box structure. A wire-clamping part 33 is provided inside the box structure to fix the wiring harness connecting the detection module 2 and the electrical control board 201 of the indoor unit of the air conditioner. In this way, the wiring harness between the detection module 2 and the electrical control board 201 can be fixed inside the box by the wire-clamping part 33, preventing the wiring harness from being directly exposed on the outside of the box. The wire-clamping part 33 effectively secures the wiring harness. This facilitates wiring and effectively prevents wear, breakage, or even short circuits caused by wiring harness movement, making the mounting component 3 highly practical.

[0075] This disclosure does not limit the specific structure of the wire-holding part 33, as long as the wire-holding part 33 can reliably fix the wire harness. As one embodiment of this disclosure, the wire-holding part 33 may include multiple partitions 34, which are adapted to be arranged at intervals along the wire harness routing direction. Each partition 34 is provided with a routing groove 35 for securing the wire harness. The multiple partitions 34 arranged at intervals along the wire harness routing direction can collectively fix the wire harness, resulting in better fixation of the wire harness within the housing.

[0076] Optionally, such as Figure 7 As shown, the width of the cable tray 35 gradually decreases along the direction from the opening of the tray to the bottom of the tray. The gradually decreasing width of the tray facilitates the insertion and removal of the cable harness.

[0077] To facilitate the installation of the mounting component 3 onto the mounting surface 11 of the panel 1, optionally, as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the mounting component 3 is provided with a first positioning part 36 and a first mounting part 37, and the mounting surface 11 is provided with a second positioning part 13 and a second mounting part 14. The second positioning part 13 is used to position and cooperate with the first positioning part 36, and the second mounting part 14 is used to connect with the first mounting part 37 to install the mounting component 3 on the panel 1.

[0078] The first mounting part 37, the second mounting part 14, the first positioning part 36, and the second positioning part 13 cooperate with each other to fix the mounting part 3 on the panel 1, making the installation of the detection module 2 on the panel 1 simple.

[0079] Furthermore, since the second positioning part 13 provided on the mounting surface 11 can be positioned and cooperated with the first positioning part 36 on the mounting part 3, when it is necessary to install the detection module 2 and the mounting part 3 on the panel 1, the operator can directly cooperate the first positioning part 36 on the mounting part 3 with the second positioning part 13 on the mounting surface 11 to achieve the positioning of the mounting part 3 on the panel 1. Then, by connecting the first mounting part 37 on the mounting part 3 with the second mounting part 14 on the panel 1, the mounting part 3 can be fixed on the panel 1. In other words, there is no need to repeatedly measure the installation position of the mounting part 3 on the panel 1. The mounting part 3 can be quickly positioned during installation simply by using the first positioning part 36 and the second positioning part 13. This is beneficial to improving the installation efficiency of the mounting part 3 on the panel 1, and the installation of the mounting part 3 on the panel 1 is more convenient and faster.

[0080] This disclosure does not limit the specific connection method between the first positioning part 36 on the mounting part 3 and the second positioning part 13 on the panel 1. As one embodiment of this disclosure, the first positioning part 36 is adapted to engage with the second positioning part 13. On the one hand, the engaging first positioning part 36 and the engaging second positioning part 13 can play a positioning role for the mounting part 3 during the installation process. On the other hand, the connection between the engaging first positioning part 36 and the engaging second positioning part 13 is more reliable and can also improve the fixing effect of the mounting part 3 on the panel 1, making the mounting part 3 less prone to shaking.

[0081] It should be noted here that this disclosure does not limit the specific structure of the first positioning part 36 and the second positioning part 13. As one embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, one of the first positioning part 36 and the second positioning part 13 may include a locking foot 4, and the other of the first positioning part 36 and the second positioning part 13 may include a buckle 5 that engages with the locking foot 4. On the one hand, the locking foot 4 and the buckle 5 cooperate to position the mounting part 3 during installation. On the other hand, the connection between the locking foot 4 and the buckle 5 is relatively reliable, which can also improve the fixing effect of the mounting part 3 on the panel body 15, making the mounting part 3 less prone to loosening.

[0082] This disclosure does not limit the specific connection method between the first mounting part 37 and the second mounting part 14. As one embodiment of this disclosure, the first mounting part 37 is adapted to be connected to the second mounting part 14 by a threaded fastener. The first mounting part 37 and the second mounting part 14 connected by a threaded fastener have a stronger load-bearing capacity and better connection reliability, which is beneficial to improving the fixing effect of the mounting part 3 on the panel 1. Furthermore, the use of a threaded fastener connection also facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the mounting part 3.

[0083] This disclosure does not limit the structure of panel 1; alternatively, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, panel 1 includes panel body 15, limiting member 16 and fixing seat 17. The panel body 15 is provided with mounting surface 11. The limiting member 16 and fixing seat 17 are spaced apart on the mounting surface 11 along a first direction (such as the length direction of panel 1 mentioned above). The limiting member 16 is provided with a second positioning part 13 and the fixing seat 17 is provided with a second mounting part 14.

[0084] It is understandable that the first mounting part 37 and the first positioning part 36 are also respectively provided on both sides of the mounting part 3 along the first direction.

[0085] Since the limiting member 16 and the fixing seat 17 are spaced apart along the first direction, and the second positioning part 13 and the second mounting part 14 are respectively provided on the limiting member 16 and the fixing seat 17, and the first mounting part 37 and the first positioning part 36 are also respectively provided on both sides of the mounting member 3 along the first direction, the first mounting part 37 and the first positioning part 36 provided on both sides can cooperate with the second mounting part 14 and the second positioning part 13 respectively, and can jointly clamp the mounting member 3. This is beneficial to improving the installation stability of the mounting member 3 on the panel body 15, and at the same time, it can also improve the vibration resistance of the mounting member 3 on the panel body 15, and the detection module 2 is not easy to shake.

[0086] Optionally, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 7As shown, the mounting component 3 may further include a first part 38 and a second part 39. The first part 38 extends along a first direction, and the second part 39 extends along a second direction (e.g., the height direction of panel 1), with the first and second directions intersecting. Thus, by rationally designing the relative positions between the two parts of the mounting component 3 (i.e., the first part 38 and the second part 39 mentioned above), the detection module 2 can be mounted on one of the two parts, and the wiring harness used to connect to the detection module 2 can be mounted on the other part. In other words, the mounting component 3 can both install the detection module 2 and fix the wiring harness used to connect to the detection module 2. This design facilitates wiring and effectively avoids wear, breakage, or even short circuits caused by wiring harness movement, making the mounting component 3 highly practical.

[0087] Optionally, the detection module 2 can be installed on the first part 38, with the second direction being the direction between the detection module 2 and the air conditioner's control board 201. In other words, the wiring harness used to connect to the detection module 2 can be fixed on the second part 39 of the mounting member 3. The second part 39, extending towards the air conditioner's control board 201, facilitates wiring and also helps to save the length of the wiring harness, thereby reducing costs.

[0088] Here, it is understood that, in the embodiment where the detection module 2 is mounted on the first part 38, the aforementioned first inclined wall 31 is also provided on the first part 38. Thus, the detection module 2 can be mounted on the mounting member 3.

[0089] To reduce the invalid detection area of ​​detection module 2 and further reduce the detection blind spots of detection module 2, optionally, as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 8 As shown, the end of the detection surface 21 away from the panel 1 extends downward at an angle, meaning the end of the detection module 2 away from the panel 1 extends downward at an angle. The projection of the detection surface 11 along the length of the panel 1 is angled to the projection of the mounting surface 11 along the length of the panel 1. In other words, the detection surface 21 of the detection module 2 can also be tilted towards the indoor floor 7. In this way, the detection module 2 can detect information about objects in the lower part of the room. For example, the detection module 2 can detect the dynamic information of human beings in the room and adjust the airflow direction and volume of the air conditioner according to the dynamic information of human beings, thereby improving the user experience of the air conditioner.

[0090] The aforementioned invalid detection areas refer to indoor areas that do not require detection, for example, referring to... Figure 10As shown, by setting the detection surface 21 of the detection module 2 towards the ground 7, compared with the technical solution of setting the detection module 2 to be attached to the panel 1, on the one hand, the detection area of ​​the detection surface 21 facing the ground 7 can be mainly concentrated on the indoor ground 7 and walls, i.e., the area where people are active, rather than concentrated on the area where the ceiling 8 is located (i.e., the area where people do not move), thereby reducing the invalid detection area of ​​the human body detection module 2. On the other hand, the detection area of ​​the detection surface 21 facing the ground 7 can also cover the area directly below the air conditioner (such as the indoor unit), and the human body detection module 2 can also realize the detection of the dynamic information of the human body directly below the air conditioner, thereby further reducing the detection blind spots of the human body detection module 2.

[0091] In this disclosure, the angle between the detection surface 21 of the detection module 2 and the mounting surface 11 of the panel 1 along the length direction of the panel 1 can be set to any suitable angle, as long as the detection area of ​​the detection module 2 can cover the area where the object information to be detected is located. This disclosure does not limit this. As one embodiment of this disclosure, the angle α between the detection surface 21 and the mounting surface 11 along the length direction of the panel 1 is 1° to 60°. By reasonably setting the angle between the detection surface 21 and the mounting surface 11, the detection surface 21 can be directly facing the area to be detected. In this way, on the one hand, the invalid detection area of ​​the detection module can be reduced, and on the other hand, the detection dead angle of the detection module 2 can also be reduced.

[0092] This disclosure does not limit the specific installation position of the multiple detection modules 2 on the panel 1. As one embodiment of this disclosure, for example... Figure 6 As shown, along the length of panel 1, panel 1 has a first end and a second end that are arranged opposite each other, and multiple detection modules 2 are all disposed at one of the first end and the second end. In other words, multiple detection modules 2 are all disposed on the same side of panel 1. Thus, the wiring harnesses connecting multiple detection modules 2 to other components in the air conditioner indoor unit (such as the electronic control board 201 mentioned below) are shorter, which is beneficial for the installation of multiple detection modules 2 in the air conditioner indoor unit.

[0093] As another embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, both the first and second ends are equipped with detection modules 2. In other words, both ends of the panel 1 are equipped with detection modules 2. By reasonably designing the installation positions of multiple detection modules 2 on the first and second ends, a larger spacing can be achieved between the multiple detection modules 2, which is beneficial to further improve the signal coverage of the multiple detection modules 2.

[0094] It should be noted that the first end includes the end face of the first end of panel 1 and a portion of panel 1 with a certain length near the first end, and the second end includes the end face of the second end of panel 1 and a portion of panel 1 with a certain length near the second end. It should also be noted that this disclosure does not limit the specific type of panel 1; panel 1 can be any panel 1 on an air conditioner, as long as it is suitable for installing the detection module 2. In one embodiment of this disclosure, panel 1 is the air outlet panel of an air conditioner, and panel 1 is provided with an air outlet 12 for guiding air into the room. In other words, the detection module 2 is installed on the air outlet panel of the air conditioner, and the integrated panel assembly 100 improves the overall aesthetics of the air conditioner.

[0095] As another embodiment of this disclosure, the panel 1 described above may also be the bottom plate of the housing of the indoor unit of the air conditioner or the side plate of the air conditioner, and this disclosure does not limit it in this way.

[0096] It should be noted that, for the embodiment where panel 1 is the air outlet panel of an air conditioner, this disclosure does not limit the specific arrangement of the aforementioned multiple detection modules 2 on the air outlet panel. As one embodiment of this disclosure, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, detection modules 2 are provided on both sides of the air outlet 12 along the length of the panel 1. In other words, multiple detection modules 2 are respectively located on different sides of the air outlet 12, and the distance between the multiple detection modules 2 is relatively large, which is beneficial to further improve the signal coverage of the multiple detection modules 2.

[0097] In another embodiment of this disclosure, multiple detection modules 2 are respectively disposed on the same side of the air outlet 12 along the length direction of the panel 1. In other words, since multiple detection modules 2 are all disposed on the same side of the panel 1, the wiring harness connecting the multiple detection modules 2 to the indoor unit of the air conditioner is shorter, which is beneficial for the installation of multiple detection modules 2 in the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0098] It should be noted that this disclosure does not limit the specific type of the detection module 2 described above. As one embodiment of this disclosure, the detection module 2 may include a millimeter radar wave module. The millimeter radar wave module can actively emit radar waves to detect indoor object information (such as human dynamic information).

[0099] In other embodiments of this disclosure, the detection module 2 may also be an infrared sensing module or a camera monitoring module, etc.

[0100] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, an air conditioning indoor unit is provided, including the panel assembly 100 as described above.

[0101] The indoor unit of this air conditioner has all the beneficial effects of the aforementioned panel assembly 100, which will not be elaborated here.

[0102] Optionally, the aforementioned indoor air conditioning unit can also be used in conjunction with the outdoor air conditioning unit and piping assembly of the air conditioning equipment. The outdoor air conditioning unit is connected to the indoor air conditioning unit through the piping assembly to jointly realize the cooling, heating, and dehumidification modes of the air conditioning equipment.

[0103] This disclosure does not limit the specific installation location of the panel assembly 100 on the indoor unit of the air conditioner. As one embodiment of this disclosure, the indoor unit may include an air outlet frame assembly, which includes an electronic control board 201 electrically connected to the detection module 2. The panel assembly 100 is thus part of the air outlet frame assembly. In this way, the electronic control board 201 can adjust the airflow direction, speed, and temperature of the air conditioner based on the detection information from the detection module 2, thereby improving the user experience of the air conditioner.

[0104] This disclosure does not limit the specific type of the above-mentioned air outlet frame assembly. As one embodiment of this disclosure, the above-mentioned air outlet frame assembly may be a 3D panel 1 that is matched with the air outlet 12 of the duct air conditioner. The 3D panel 1 is installed on the air outlet 12 of the duct air conditioner and is used to adjust the air direction and air speed of the duct air conditioner.

[0105] Optionally, the control board 201 is mounted on the panel 1, and at least one of the plurality of detection modules 2 is located on the same side of the panel 1 as the control board 201, that is, at least one detection module 2 is mounted on the side of the panel 1 closer to the control board 201. This design helps to reduce the length of the connecting harness between the control board 201 and the detection module 2, which on the one hand saves the cost increase caused by excessively long connecting harnesses, and on the other hand simplifies the wiring of the indoor unit of the air conditioner, improving the space utilization of the control board 201 and the detection module 2.

[0106] It should be noted that this disclosure does not limit the specific installation positions of the aforementioned multiple detection modules 2 and the electronic control board 201 on the panel 1. As one embodiment of this disclosure, the panel 1 is provided with an air outlet 12 suitable for communicating with the indoor unit, and the detection modules 2 and the electronic control board 201 are both located on the inner side of the panel 1 (i.e., the inner side of the housing of the indoor air conditioner). In other words, the electronic control board 201 and the detection modules 2 are both located on the inner side of the air outlet panel of the indoor air conditioner, resulting in a more compact structure and higher aesthetic appeal for the air conditioner.

[0107] As another embodiment of this disclosure, the aforementioned plurality of detection modules 2 and electronic control board 201 may also be disposed on the outside of panel 1 and covered by a decorative panel.

[0108] The preferred embodiments of this disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the specific details of the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of this disclosure, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of this disclosure, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of this disclosure.

[0109] It should also be noted that the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments can be combined in any suitable manner without contradiction. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, this disclosure will not describe the various possible combinations separately.

[0110] Furthermore, various different embodiments of this disclosure can be combined in any way, as long as they do not violate the spirit of this disclosure, they should also be regarded as the content disclosed in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A panel assembly for an indoor unit of an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: panel; as well as At least two detection modules are arranged on the panel; The detection module is used to detect object information within the room.

2. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The at least two detection modules include a first detection module and a second detection module, wherein the first detection module and the second detection module are arranged at an interval. The first detection module and the second detection module are arranged at an angle.

3. The panel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the detection modules has a detection surface for detecting information about objects inside the room; The detection surfaces of the first detection module and the second detection module are arranged at an angle.

4. The panel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, Along the length of the panel, the first detection module and the second detection module are arranged back-to-back; or, Along the length of the panel, the first detection module and the second detection module are arranged facing each other.

5. The panel assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The panel has a mounting surface; The at least two detection modules are arranged at intervals along the length of the panel on the mounting surface; The detection surface and the mounting surface have an angle between them.

6. The panel assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, Along the length of the panel, the detection surface and the mounting surface form an angle β.

7. The panel assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The included angle β is 1° to 60°.

8. The panel assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The panel assembly further includes a mounting component connected to the panel, the mounting component being used to arrange the detection module.

9. The panel assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The mounting component is provided with a first inclined wall, which is used to arrange the detection module.

10. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection module extends downward at the end furthest from the panel.

11. The panel assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, In the height direction of the panel, the detection surface and the mounting surface form an angle.

12. The panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, Along the length of the panel, the panel has a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other; The at least two detection modules are each disposed at one of the first end and the second end, or the detection modules are disposed at both the first end and the second end.

13. The panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, The panel is the air outlet panel of an air conditioner, and the panel is provided with an air outlet for guiding air into the room. The detection modules are provided on both sides of the air outlet along the length of the panel, or the at least two detection modules are respectively provided on the same side of the air outlet along the length of the panel.

14. The panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-11, characterized in that, The detection module includes a millimeter radar wave module.

15. An indoor unit for an air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the panel assembly according to any one of claims 1-14.

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