Fixing structure, sensor mounting assembly and air conditioner

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a fixing structure, a sensor installation assembly and an air conditioner, the fixing structure comprises a sleeve and a fixing clamp, the sleeve is provided with an installation channel, one end of the installation channel in the first direction is provided with an installation opening, the fixing clamp comprises an elastic bending part and an elastic limiting part, at least one part of the elastic bending part is located in the installation channel, and the elastic limiting part is located in the installation channel. A deformation space is formed between the mounting channel and the inner side wall of the mounting channel; the elastic bending part generates elastic deformation under the acting force of the mounting piece, so that the mounting piece is placed into the deformation space from the mounting opening; wherein in the process that the mounting piece is placed in the deformation space, the elastic limiting part makes contact with the mounting piece to generate elastic deformation avoiding the mounting piece, and after the mounting piece is placed in the deformation space, the elastic limiting part enters the stopping area to stop the mounting piece. The fixing structure is easy and convenient to operate and good in anti-loosening effect.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to a fixing structure, a sensor mounting assembly and an air conditioner. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the related art, the temperature sensor arranged on the air conditioner is generally fixed by a cable tie.

[0003] However, the cable tie binding method is relatively cumbersome, which affects the production efficiency, and the cable tie cannot effectively prevent the temperature sensor from loosening. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] Therefore, the embodiments of the present application aim to provide a fixing structure, a sensor mounting assembly and an air conditioner which are simple to operate and have good loosening prevention effect.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, an embodiment of the present application provides a fixing structure for fixing a mounting member having a stop region, comprising:

[0006] a sleeve having a mounting channel, the mounting channel having a mounting opening at one end in a first direction;

[0007] a fixing clamp, the fixing clamp comprising an elastic bending portion and an elastic limiting portion, at least a part of the elastic bending portion being located in the mounting channel and forming a deformation space with the inner side wall of the mounting channel; the elastic bending portion generates elastic deformation under the action of the mounting member to allow the mounting member to be placed in the deformation space from the mounting opening; wherein, during the process of placing the mounting member in the deformation space, the elastic limiting portion contacts the mounting member to generate elastic deformation to avoid the mounting member, and after the mounting member is placed in the deformation space, the elastic limiting portion enters the stop region to stop the mounting member.

[0008] In an embodiment, the elastic limiting portion is located outside the mounting opening.

[0009] In an embodiment, the elastic limiting portion comprises a connecting segment and a stop segment for stopping the mounting member, the connecting segment being arranged between the elastic bending portion and the stop segment, and the stop segment being bent towards the direction close to the elastic bending portion.

[0010] In an embodiment, the connecting segment comprises a first bent sub-segment and a second bent sub-segment bent, the elastic bending portion, the first bent sub-segment, the second bent sub-segment and the stop segment are connected in sequence, and the first bent sub-segment is bent in a second direction intersecting the first direction and away from the mounting channel.

[0011] In one embodiment, a portion of the second bent sub-section is bent towards a side of the first bent sub-section away from the stop section to form a clamping structure, which, together with the elastic bending part, clamps the sleeve.

[0012] In one embodiment, the clamping structure is bent to form a first portion connected with the first bent sub-section and a second portion overlapped with the first portion.

[0013] In one embodiment, the stop section is bent to form a first stop sub-section connected with the connecting section and a second stop sub-section overlapped with the first stop sub-section.

[0014] In one embodiment, the elastic bending part comprises a first bending portion and a second bending portion, the second bending portion is located at a side of the first bending portion close to the installation port; in the initial state of the elastic bending part, an included angle between the first bending portion and the second bending portion is greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees, the included angle is located at a side of the elastic bending part away from the deformation space; when the installation member is placed into the deformation space, the elastic bending part is elastically deformed to increase the included angle.

[0015] In one embodiment, the fixing clamp further comprises an elastic clamping part arranged outside the sleeve, the elastic clamping part is connected with the elastic bending part to jointly clamp the sleeve.

[0016] In one embodiment, a side of the sleeve opposite to the installation port has an opening in communication with the installation channel, the fixing clamp comprises a stop part arranged at the opening to stop the installation member.

[0017] In one embodiment, the fixing clamp further comprises a limiting structure, the limiting structure and the stop part are both located outside the opening, the limiting structure is located at a side of the stop part close to the opening and faces a part of the sleeve located at a side of the opening.

[0018] Another embodiment of the present application provides a sensor installation assembly comprising a sensor and the above-mentioned fixing structure, the sensor comprises a probe and a wire body connected with the probe, the probe is the installation member;

[0019] A part of the outer side wall of the probe is protruded to form a protruding part and the stop region located at a side of the protruding part away from the installation channel, in the process of placing the probe into the deformation space, the elastic limiting part is elastically deformed by contacting with the protruding part; or,

[0020] A part of the outer side wall of the probe is recessed to form the stop region.

[0021] Another embodiment of this application provides an air conditioner that includes the sensor mounting assembly described above.

[0022] This application provides a fixing structure, a sensor mounting assembly, and an air conditioner. The fixing structure includes a sleeve and a fixing clip. The sleeve has a mounting channel with a mounting opening at one end along a first direction. The fixing clip includes an elastic bending portion and an elastic limiting portion. At least a portion of the elastic bending portion is located within the mounting channel and forms a deformation space with the inner wall of the mounting channel. Taking the fixing structure as an example for a sensor mounting assembly, during the insertion of the probe into the deformation space, the elastic limiting portion also undergoes elastic deformation under the compression force of the probe. After the probe is inserted into the deformation space, the elastic limiting portion rebounds to a certain extent due to its own elastic potential energy, entering the stop area to stop the probe. This fixing structure is not only easy to operate but also effectively prevents the probe from coming out of the mounting opening, thus eliminating the need for cable ties and effectively preventing the probe from loosening. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a sensor mounting assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the fixing clip;

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the sensor.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a sensor mounting assembly according to another embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The diagram shows the structure of the fixing card.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0030] 100, fixing structure; 100a, deformation space; 10, sleeve; 10a, mounting channel; 10b, mounting port; 10c, opening; 20, fixing clamp; 21, elastic bending part; 211, first bending subpart; 212, second bending subpart; 22, elastic limiting part; 221, connecting segment; 2211, first bending subsegment; 2212, second bending subsegment; 22121, clamping structure; 221211, first part; 221212, second part; 222, stop segment; 2221, first stop subsegment; 2222, second stop subsegment; 23, elastic clamping part; 24, stop part; 25, limiting structure; 300, sensor; 300a, stop area; 310, probe, mounting member; 311, protruding part; 320, wire body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "first direction", "second direction" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. These orientation terms are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the embodiments of the present application. Figure 1

[0032] The embodiments of the present application provide a fixing structure 100 for fixing a mounting member 310, and the fixing structure 100 has a stop area 300a, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The fixing structure 100 includes a sleeve 10 and a fixing clamp 20, the sleeve 10 has a mounting channel 10a, the mounting channel 10a has a mounting port 10b at one end along the first direction, the fixing clamp 20 includes an elastic bending part 21 and an elastic limiting part 22, at least a part of the elastic bending part 21 is located in the mounting channel 10a, and a deformation space 100a is formed between the elastic bending part 21 and the inner side wall of the mounting channel 10a; the elastic bending part 21 generates elastic deformation under the action of the mounting member 310 to enable the mounting member 310 to be placed into the deformation space 100a from the mounting port 10b; wherein, in the process of placing the mounting member 310 into the deformation space 100a, the elastic limiting part 22 contacts the mounting member 310 to generate elastic deformation to avoid the mounting member 310, and after the mounting member 310 is placed into the deformation space 100a, the elastic limiting part 22 enters the stop area 300a to stop the mounting member 310.

[0033] Specifically, the elastic bending part 21 and the elastic limiting part 22 can both generate elastic deformation under the action of external force.

[0034] The deformation space 100a is a space that changes in volume correspondingly with the elastic deformation of the elastic bending part 21.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 1 ​、 Figure 3 And Figure 4 In the process of placing the mounting member 310 into the deformation space 100a, the mounting member 310 is pressed against the elastic bending portion 21, so that the elastic bending portion 21 is elastically deformed. After the elastic deformation of the elastic bending portion 21, the deformation space 100a is enlarged, so that the mounting member 310 can enter the deformation space 100a.

[0036] At the same time, the elastic limiting portion 22 is also elastically deformed under the pressing force of the mounting member 310, so as to avoid the mounting member 310, so that the mounting member 310 can be placed into the deformation space 100a. After the mounting member 310 is placed into the deformation space 100a, the elastic limiting portion 22 rebounds by its own elastic potential energy to enter the stop area 300a, so as to stop the mounting member 310. That is, if the mounting member 310 moves in the direction of exiting the deformation space 100a, the elastic limiting portion 22 will contact the mounting member 310 to prevent the elastic limiting portion 22 from moving, thereby effectively preventing the mounting member 310 from being removed from the deformation space 100a.

[0037] Another embodiment of the present application provides a sensor mounting assembly, which comprises a sensor 300 and the fixing structure 100 according to any one of the embodiments of the present application. The sensor 300 comprises a probe 310 and a wire body 320 connected to the probe 310. The probe 310 is the mounting member 310 described in the previous embodiment.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 4 Part of the outer side wall of the probe 310 protrudes to form a protruding portion 311 and a stop area 300a located on the side of the protruding portion 311 away from the mounting channel 10a. In the process of placing the probe 310 into the deformation space 100a, the elastic limiting portion 22 is elastically deformed by contacting the protruding portion 311. After the probe 310 is placed into the deformation space 100a, the elastic limiting portion 22 rebounds to a certain extent by its own elastic potential energy to enter the stop area 300a. The elastic limiting portion 22 after entering the stop area 300a abuts against the protruding portion 311 to stop the probe 310.

[0039] In other embodiments, part of the outer side wall of the probe 310 can be recessed to form the stop area 300a. That is, the stop area 300a is a groove formed by recessing. After the elastic limiting portion 22 rebounds to the stop area 300a, it abuts against the inner side wall of the stop area 300a to stop the probe 310.

[0040] The type of sensor 300 is not limited. For example, the sensor 300 can be a temperature sensor 300, a humidity sensor 300, or a pressure sensor 300, etc.

[0041] The application also provides an air conditioner, which comprises the sensor mounting assembly.

[0042] The sensor mounting assembly can be arranged in an outdoor unit of the air conditioner or an indoor unit of the air conditioner, wherein the sleeve 10 of the fixing structure 100 is fixed in the outdoor unit or the indoor unit, and after the probe 310 is placed into the deformation space 100a, the elastic limiting part 22 enters the stop area 300a, which can effectively prevent the probe 310 from being pulled out from the mounting opening 10b, thereby preventing the probe 310 from loosening without using a cable tie.

[0043] It should be noted that, for the convenience of description, the application mainly takes the probe 310 of the sensor 300 as an example for description, and it can be understood that the fixing structure 100 is not limited to being used for mounting the probe 310 of the sensor 300, and in other embodiments, the fixing structure 100 can also be used for mounting other types of mounting parts 310.

[0044] In addition, the sensor mounting assembly is not limited to being used for the air conditioner, and can also be used in any device in which the sensor 300 needs to be mounted.

[0045] In an embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 The elastic limiting part 22 can be located outside the mounting opening 10b, so that an operator can intuitively check whether the elastic limiting part 22 enters the stop area 300a.

[0046] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The elastic limiting part 22 can comprise a connecting segment 221 and a stop segment 222 for stopping the mounting part 310, the connecting segment 221 is arranged between the elastic bending part 21 and the stop segment 222, and the stop segment 222 is bent towards the elastic bending part 21.

[0047] Specifically, in the process of placing the probe 310 into the deformation space 100a, the probe 310 exerts a pressing force on the stop segment 222 to make the stop segment 222 and the connecting segment 221 elastically deform, and the bending angle of the stop segment 222 increases, after the probe 310 is placed into the deformation space 100a, the stop segment 222 and the connecting segment 221 rebound to a certain extent by relying on the elastic potential energy thereof, the bending angle of the stop segment 222 decreases to enter the stop area 300a, and the stop segment 222 after entering the stop area 300a can stop the probe 310.

[0048] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2, the connecting section 221 can include a first bent sub-section 2211 and a second bent sub-section 2212 formed by bending, the elastic bending portion 21, the first bent sub-section 2211, the second bent sub-section 2212, and the stop section 222 are connected in sequence, and the first bent sub-section 2211 is bent in a second direction intersecting the first direction and away from the mounting channel 10a. That is, the connecting section 221 is composed of two bent structures (the first bent sub-section 2211 and the second bent sub-section 2212 are one of the two bent structures), and the pressure and the elastic potential energy stored by the entire elastic limiting portion 22 can be borne by the first bent sub-section 2211, the second bent sub-section 2212, and the stop section 222, thereby effectively improving the structural stability of the elastic limiting portion 22.

[0049] Figure 2 The connecting section 221 shown is provided with two bent structures, and in other embodiments, the number of bent structures can also be greater than two, for example, the connecting section 221 includes three or four bent structures formed by bending.

[0050] In an embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The fixing clip 20 further includes an elastic clamping portion 23 arranged outside the sleeve 10, and the elastic clamping portion 23 is connected with the elastic bending portion 21 to jointly clamp the sleeve 10. That is, the fixing clip 20 can be clamped on the sleeve 10 by the elastic force of the elastic clamping portion 23 and the elastic bending portion 21, thereby facilitating the installation of the fixing clip 20.

[0051] In an embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 A part of the second bent sub-section 2212 is bent away from the side of the first bent sub-section 2211 facing the stop section 222 to form a clamping structure 22121, and the clamping structure 22121 clamps the sleeve 10 together with the elastic bending portion 21. That is, the fixing clip 20 can also be clamped on the sleeve 10 by the elastic force of the elastic clamping portion and the first part 221211, thereby facilitating the installation of the fixing clip 20.

[0052] For example, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The clamping structure 22121 is formed by bending to form a first part 221211 connected with the first bent sub-section 2211 and a second part 221212 stacked with the first part 221211. By stacking the first part 221211 and the second part 221212, the second bent sub-section 2212 can form a clamping mechanism while being connected with the first bent sub-section 2211 and the stop section 222 respectively, thereby making the elastic limiting portion 22 have good structural integrity and facilitating processing and forming.

[0053] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The stop section 222 can be bent to form a first stop sub-section 2221 connected with the connecting section 221 and a second stop sub-section 2222 overlapped with the first stop sub-section 2221. The connecting position of the first stop sub-section 2221 and the second stop sub-section 2222 is towards the probe 310. Since the first stop sub-section 2221 and the second stop sub-section 2222 are overlapped, the end surface of the stop section 222 towards the probe 310 is a curved surface, which effectively prevents the stop section 222 from scratching the probe 310. In addition, the overlapping of the first stop sub-section 2221 and the second stop sub-section 2222 can also improve the structural strength of the stop section 222.

[0054] In an embodiment, referring to Figures 1 to 6 The elastic bending part 21 includes a first bending part 211 and a second bending part 212. The second bending part 212 is located on the side of the first bending part 211 close to the mounting port 10b. In the initial state of the elastic bending part 21, an included angle M between the first bending part 211 and the second bending part 212 is greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees. The included angle M is located on the side of the elastic bending part 21 away from the deformation space 100a. When the mounting member 310 is placed into the deformation space 100a, the elastic bending part 21 deforms elastically to increase the included angle M, and the deformation space 100a is correspondingly enlarged, so that the probe 310 can enter the deformation space 100a.

[0055] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 5 The sleeve 10 has an opening 10c on the side opposite to the mounting port 10b, which is in communication with the mounting channel 10a. The fixing clamp 20 includes a stop part 24, which is arranged at the opening 10c to stop the mounting member 310.

[0056] When the probe 310 is placed into the deformation space 100a, the stop part 24 moves to a position at least partially blocking the opening 10c, and the opening 10c is at least partially blocked to effectively prevent the probe 310 from escaping from the opening 10c. The stop part 24 can partially block the opening 10c or completely block the opening 10c.

[0057] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 5 The fixing clamp 20 further includes a limiting structure 25. The limiting structure 25 and the stop part 24 are both located on the outside of the opening 10c. The limiting structure 25 is located on the side of the stop part 24 close to the opening 10c and faces the part of the sleeve 10 located on the side of the opening 10c. The limiting structure 25 and the elastic limiting part 22 are respectively located on the opposite ends of the sleeve 10 along the first direction. By arranging the limiting structure 25 and the elastic limiting part 22 on the fixing clamp 20, the connection stability between the fixing clamp 20 and the sleeve 10 can be improved.

[0058] In the description of the application, the description of the terms "in an embodiment", "in some embodiments", "in other embodiments", "in yet other embodiments", or "exemplary" etc. means that the particular feature, structure, material or characteristic being described is included in at least one embodiment or example of the application. The illustrative appearances of the above-mentioned terms in various places in the specification are not necessarily referring to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the particular features, structures, materials or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Furthermore, the application can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof.

[0059] The above description is merely illustrative of the application, and not in limitation thereof. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes can be made and equivalents can be substituted for elements without departing from the concepts and scope of the application. Any modification, equivalent substitution, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the application shall be included in the scope of the application.

Claims

1. A fixed structure, characterized in that, For securing a mounting component having a stop area, the securing structure includes: A sleeve having an installation channel, wherein one end of the installation channel along a first direction has an installation opening; A fixing clip includes an elastic bending portion and an elastic limiting portion. At least a portion of the elastic bending portion is located within the mounting channel and forms a deformation space between it and the inner wall of the mounting channel. Under the force of the mounting member, the elastic bending portion generates elastic deformation to allow the mounting member to be inserted from the mounting opening into the deformation space. During the process of the mounting member being inserted into the deformation space, the elastic limiting portion contacts the mounting member to generate elastic deformation that avoids the mounting member. After the mounting member is inserted into the deformation space, the elastic limiting portion enters the stop area to stop the mounting member.

2. The fixing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic limiting part is located on the outside of the mounting port.

3. The fixing structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic limiting portion includes a connecting section and a stop section for stopping the mounting member. The connecting section is disposed between the elastic bending portion and the stop section, and the stop section is bent toward the elastic bending portion.

4. The fixing structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connecting section includes a first bent sub-segment and a second bent sub-segment formed by bending. The elastic bending portion, the first bent sub-segment, the second bent sub-segment, and the stop segment are connected in sequence, and the first bent sub-segment bends along a second direction intersecting the first direction in a direction away from the installation channel.

5. The fixing structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, A portion of the second bending segment bends toward the side of the first bending segment away from the stop segment to form a clamping structure, which, together with the elastic bending portion, clamps the sleeve.

6. The fixing structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The clamping structure is bent to form a first part connected to the first bent segment and a second part overlapping the first part.

7. The fixing structure according to any one of claims 3-6, characterized in that, The stop segment is bent to form a first stop sub-segment connected to the connecting segment and a second stop segment superimposed on the first stop segment.

8. The fixing structure according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The elastic bending portion includes a first bending portion and a second bending portion, with the second bending portion located on the side of the first bending portion closer to the mounting opening. In the initial state, the first bending portion and the second bending portion form an angle greater than 0 degrees and less than 180 degrees, with the angle located on the side of the elastic bending portion away from the deformation space. When the mounting component is placed into the deformation space, the elastic bending portion undergoes elastic deformation to increase the angle.

9. The fixing structure according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The fixing clip also includes an elastic clamping part disposed outside the sleeve, the elastic clamping part being connected to the elastic bending part to jointly clamp the sleeve.

10. The fixing structure according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The sleeve has an opening on the side opposite to the mounting port that communicates with the mounting channel. The fixing clip includes a stop portion, which is disposed at the opening to stop the mounting component.

11. The fixing structure according to claim 10, characterized in that, The fixing clip also includes a limiting structure. The limiting structure and the stop are both located outside the opening. The limiting structure is located on the side of the stop closer to the opening and towards the sleeve located on the periphery of the opening.

12. A sensor mounting assembly, characterized in that, The device includes a sensor and a fixed structure as described in any one of claims 1-11, wherein the sensor includes a probe and a wire connected to the probe, and the probe is the mounting component; A portion of the probe's outer sidewall protrudes to form a raised portion and a stop area located on the side of the raised portion opposite to the mounting channel. During the insertion of the probe into the deformation space, the elastic limiting portion generates elastic deformation by contacting the raised portion; or, The outer side wall of the probe is partially recessed to form the stop area.

13. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the sensor mounting assembly as described in claim 12.

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