Panel fast-assembling structure suitable for air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a panel fast-assembly structure suitable for an air conditioner, which comprises a support assembly and at least one panel, the support assembly is formed by splicing a plurality of stand columns, an upper cross beam and a lower cross beam, any two adjacent stand columns, one upper cross beam and one lower cross beam enclose to form a mounting position for embedding a panel. The opposite faces of the two stand columns protrude oppositely to form flanges, and each flange is provided with at least one fixing clamping groove. Buckling folded edges are integrally and inwards formed on the two side edges of the panel, and at least one buckling clamping block matched with the fixing clamping groove in an inverted buckling mode is integrally formed on each buckling folded edge; a limiting folded edge which is connected with the upper cross beam in a stopping and clamping mode is integrally formed on the top of the panel, and the bottom of the panel is connected with the lower cross beam in a fastening mode through a screw.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioner assembly structure, and in particular to a quick-installation structure for air conditioner panels. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in the air conditioning industry, especially for fan-type air conditioners, the panel needs to be fixedly installed on the bracket. However, the existing assembly methods have the following problems: 1. Panel assembly is complex and difficult, mainly because it requires two people to work together: one to lift the panel and the other to tighten the screws. A large number of screws are used, and the assembly position is relatively high, requiring the use of a lifting platform or ladder, resulting in inefficiency and operational risks for personnel; 2. Traditional panels are only secured with screws on the left and right sides, without any upper or lower fixing, leading to vibration and wear, poor sealing, and reliability issues. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a panel quick-installation structure suitable for air conditioners that can achieve effective fixing and sealing without adding more parts, and has convenient assembly and stable reliability.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a quick-installation structure for an air conditioner panel, comprising a support assembly and at least one panel. The support assembly is composed of several uprights, an upper crossbeam, and a lower crossbeam, with any two adjacent uprights, an upper crossbeam, and a lower crossbeam forming an installation position for mounting the panel. Each of the opposing surfaces of the two uprights has a flange protruding towards each other, and each flange has at least one fixing slot. Both sides of the panel have integrally formed inward-facing snap-fit ​​edges, and each snap-fit ​​edge has at least one snap-fit ​​block that interlocks with the fixing slot. The top of the panel has an integrally formed limiting flange that stops and engages with the upper crossbeam. The bottom of the panel is fastened to the lower crossbeam with screws.

[0005] Furthermore, the limiting fold includes an integrally formed horizontal part and a vertical part, wherein the horizontal part is arranged perpendicularly to the panel and its two ends are respectively connected to the top of the panel and the lower end of the vertical part, the vertical part is arranged parallel to the panel, the horizontal part abuts against the bottom surface of the upper crossbeam, and the vertical part abuts against the back of the upper crossbeam.

[0006] Furthermore, each of the fastening folds is formed with a plurality of fastening blocks arranged vertically at equal intervals, and each of the retaining edges is formed with a plurality of fixing slots arranged vertically at equal intervals, which are used for the fastening blocks of the same fastening fold to be fitted together in a one-to-one manner.

[0007] Furthermore, the buckling block and the inner end face of the buckling fold form an upper-opening buckling groove, which is used for relative insertion and engagement with the inner wall of the fixing groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the fixing slot has a structure that is wider at the bottom and narrower at the top.

[0009] Furthermore, the inner end face of the fastening folded edge abuts against the outer surface of the retaining edge.

[0010] Furthermore, the outer side of the fastening folded edge abuts against the column.

[0011] The present invention adopts the above-described solution, and its beneficial effects are as follows: This quick-installation structure simplifies the installation process of the air conditioner panel and improves installation efficiency. Through the snap-fit ​​engagement of the fastening blocks and the fixing slots, the panel is quickly positioned and securely fixed, requiring no additional tools or complex operations; a single person can complete the panel assembly. Simultaneously, the limiting folded edge design ensures the accuracy and stability of the panel installation, preventing displacement during use. The compact design of the overall structure also makes the air conditioner's appearance cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner with a control panel installed.

[0013] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the panel and support assembly.

[0014] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of part A in the diagram.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a side view of the panel.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the fit between the limiting flange and the upper crossbeam.

[0017] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the snap-fit ​​mechanism between the clip and the fixed slot.

[0018] Among them, 1-bracket assembly, 11-column, 111-edge, 112-fixing slot, 12-upper crossbeam, 13-lower crossbeam, 2-panel, 21-limiting folded edge, 211-horizontal part, 212-vertical part, 22-fastening folded edge, 221-fastening block. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description of it is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings illustrate preferred embodiments of the utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. These embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this utility model.

[0020] See appendix Figure 1-6 As shown in this embodiment, a quick-installation structure for an air conditioner panel includes a support assembly 1 and at least one panel 2. The support assembly 1 is composed of several uprights 11, an upper crossbeam 12, and a lower crossbeam 13. The uprights 11, upper crossbeam 12, and lower crossbeam 13 can be fixedly connected by welding or other methods, which will not be elaborated here. Any two adjacent uprights 11, one upper crossbeam 12, and one lower crossbeam 13 form an installation position for mounting a panel 2. The shape of the installation position matches the shape of the panel 2 and is square.

[0021] In this embodiment, each of the two columns 11 has a flange 111 protruding from its opposite sides (the flange 111 is a thin sheet structure extending vertically), wherein each flange 111 has at least one fixing slot 112. Both sides of the panel 2 are integrally formed with snap-fit ​​folded edges 22 facing inward, and each snap-fit ​​folded edge 22 is integrally formed with at least one snap-fit ​​block 221 that is invertedly engaged with the fixing slot 112. Specifically, in this embodiment, each snap-fit ​​folded edge 22 has multiple snap-fit ​​blocks 221 arranged vertically at equal intervals (preferably four snap-fit ​​blocks 221 are provided), and each flange 111 has multiple fixing slots 112 arranged vertically at equal intervals, which are invertedly engaged with each snap-fit ​​block 221 of the same snap-fit ​​folded edge 22.

[0022] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​block 221 and the inner end face of the snap-fit ​​folded edge 22 form an upper-open snap-fit ​​groove. This snap-fit ​​groove is used for the fixing slot 112 to be inserted and engaged. Specifically, the width of the snap-fit ​​groove matches the thickness of the retaining edge 111. Thus, when the snap-fit ​​block 221 is embedded in the fixing slot 112, the panel 2 can move upward relative to the retaining edge 111 to allow the snap-fit ​​groove to be inserted and engaged with the fixing slot 112 (i.e., the inner wall of the fixing slot 112 is correspondingly engaged with the snap-fit ​​groove), thus achieving a stable connection between the snap-fit ​​block 221 and the fixing slot 112.

[0023] Furthermore, the fixing slot 112 in this embodiment has a structure that is wider at the bottom and narrower at the top. The lower width of the fixing slot 112 is much larger than the rear end of the fastening block 221, which makes it easier for the fastening block 221 to be embedded in the fixing slot 112. As the panel 2 moves upward relative to the edge 111, the fastening block 221 slides and engages with the narrow position at the top of the fixing slot 112, which not only makes installation convenient but also provides a stable engagement.

[0024] In this embodiment, the top of the panel 2 is integrally formed with a limiting flange 21 that stops and engages with the upper crossbeam 12. The limiting flange 21 includes an integrally formed horizontal portion 211 and a vertical portion 212. The horizontal portion 211 is arranged perpendicularly to the panel 2 and its two ends are respectively connected to the top of the panel 2 and the lower end of the vertical portion 212. The vertical portion 212 is arranged parallel to the panel 2. The horizontal portion 211 abuts against the bottom surface of the upper crossbeam 12 and the vertical portion 212 abuts against the back surface of the upper crossbeam 12.

[0025] Based on this, during installation, panel 2 is first tilted so that its top aligns with the upper crossbeam 12. Then, the limiting flange 21 at the top of panel 2 engages with the upper crossbeam 12 and gradually folds downwards, allowing each snap-fit ​​block 221 to align and embed into the fixing slot 112. After all snap-fit ​​blocks 221 are fully embedded, pushing panel 2 upwards relative to the column 11 causes the snap-fit ​​slots to interlock with the fixing slots 112, achieving a secure engagement of the snap-fit ​​blocks 221 within the fixing slots 112. Simultaneously, the horizontal portion 211 and the vertical portion 212 of the limiting flange 21 respectively abut against the bottom and back surfaces of the upper crossbeam 12, ultimately achieving rapid pre-assembly of panel 2. This assembly operation can be easily and quickly performed by a single person, greatly improving production efficiency and convenience.

[0026] In this embodiment, the bottom of the panel 2 and the lower crossbeam 13 are fastened together by screws. Specifically, the bottom of the panel 2 has several through holes, and the front of the lower crossbeam 13 has several screw holes aligned with each of the through holes. Thus, several screws are inserted one-to-one into the aligned screw holes and through holes. Based on this, after the panel 2 is pre-assembled, the panel 2 and the lower crossbeam 13 are fastened together using the aforementioned screws, achieving a secure connection.

[0027] In this embodiment, the inner end face of the snap-fit ​​flange 22 abuts against the outer surface of the retaining edge 111, achieving the positioning of the panel 2 and the mounting position in the front-rear direction. The outer side of the snap-fit ​​flange 22 abuts against the column 11, achieving the positioning of the panel 2 and the mounting position in the left-right direction. In addition, the stop engagement between the limiting flange 21 and the upper crossbeam 12 achieves the positioning of the panel 2 and the mounting position in the height direction. In summary, the above positioning functions make the assembly of the panel 2 more accurate and reliable.

[0028] In summary, the quick-installation structure of panel 2 in this embodiment has the following characteristics:

[0029] 1. Quick assembly: The quick-assembly structure design of panel 2 in this embodiment allows assemblers to easily and quickly complete the assembly process, requiring only one person to operate, which significantly improves installation efficiency.

[0030] 2. Structural stability: The precise fit between the snap-fit ​​block 221 and the fixing slot 112 ensures a quick pre-installation effect between the panel 2 and the bracket, and after pre-installation, it is more stable and reliable, reducing the possibility of loosening during pre-installation.

[0031] 3. Precise alignment: The fit between the snap-fit ​​folded edge 22 of panel 2 and the column 11 and the stop 111 of the installation position, as well as the fit between the limiting folded edge 21 and the upper crossbeam 12, ensures the precise alignment of panel 2 in all directions, improving the accuracy and reliability of the overall structure.

[0032] 4. Ease of maintenance: The bottom of panel 2 is fastened to the lower crossbeam 13 with screws, which not only ensures the stability of the structure, but also facilitates future maintenance and replacement.

[0033] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model in any way. Any modifications or variations made by those skilled in the art, without departing from the scope of the utility model's technical solution, using the disclosed technical content, are equivalent embodiments of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes made based on the concept of this utility model without departing from its technical solution should be covered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A quick-installation structure for a panel of an air conditioner, characterized in that: The system includes a support assembly (1) and at least one panel (2). The support assembly (1) is composed of several columns (11), an upper crossbeam (12), and a lower crossbeam (13). Any two adjacent columns (11), an upper crossbeam (12), and a lower crossbeam (13) form an installation position for mounting a panel (2). The opposing surfaces of the two columns (11) each have a flange (111) protruding towards each other. 1) Each panel (2) has at least one fixed slot (112) on each side; both sides of the panel (2) are integrally formed with snap-fit ​​folded edges (22), and each snap-fit ​​folded edge (22) is integrally formed with at least one snap-fit ​​block (221) that is inverted and engaged with the fixed slot (112); the top of the panel (2) is integrally formed with a limiting folded edge (21) that is stopped and engaged with the upper crossbeam (12); the bottom of the panel (2) is fastened to the lower crossbeam (13) by screws.

2. The quick-installation structure for a panel of an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting fold (21) includes an integrally formed horizontal part (211) and a vertical part (212). The horizontal part (211) is arranged perpendicularly to the panel (2) and its two ends are respectively connected to the top of the panel (2) and the bottom of the vertical part (212). The vertical part (212) is arranged parallel to the panel (2). The horizontal part (211) abuts against the bottom surface of the upper crossbeam (12), and the vertical part (212) abuts against the back of the upper crossbeam (12).

3. The quick-installation structure for a panel of an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the fastening flanges (22) has multiple fastening blocks (221) arranged vertically at equal intervals, and each of the retaining edges (111) has multiple fixing slots (112) arranged vertically at equal intervals, which are used for the fastening blocks (221) of the same fastening flange (22) to be fitted in a one-to-one manner.

4. The quick-installation structure for a panel of an air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fastening block (221) and the inner end face of the fastening fold (22) form an upper-opening fastening groove, which is used for the relative insertion and engagement of the inner wall of the fixing groove (112).

5. A quick-install panel structure for air conditioners according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixed slot (112) has a structure that is wider at the bottom and narrower at the top.

6. A quick-installation panel structure for air conditioners according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner end face of the buckle fold (22) abuts against the outer surface of the retaining edge (111).

7. A quick-install panel structure for air conditioners according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the buckle fold (22) is in contact with the column (11).

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