Air conditioner and shell thereof

Abstract

The utility model discloses an air conditioner and a shell thereof, and the shell comprises a surface frame which comprises a first end plate provided with a first jack and a stop part which is arranged at the inner side of the first jack and is connected with the first end plate; the first side cover comprises a cover body covering the first end plate and a first buckle extending out of the cover body; wherein the first buckle is arranged in the first inserting hole in a penetrating mode and hooks the first end plate, an installation space located on the side, back to the first inserting hole, of the stopping part is arranged in the face frame, and the installation space is used for installing an air guiding motor. The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is how to avoid the damage of the wind guide motor caused by collision of the side cover.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of refrigeration equipment, more particularly to an air conditioner and a shell thereof. BACKGROUND

[0002] The air conditioner comprises a shell and an air guide motor. The shell comprises a face frame and a side cover. The side cover is provided with a buckle, and the side cover is connected to the face frame through the buckle. The air guide motor is arranged in the shell. The air guide motor is used to drive the air guide plate of the air conditioner to rotate. Since the air guide motor is close to the buckle of the side cover, when the side cover is knocked (for example, when the side cover is knocked with the ground due to accidental falling of the air conditioner), the buckle will extrude the air guide motor, thereby causing damage to the air guide motor. SUMMARY

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present application is how to avoid damage to the air guide motor caused by knocking of the side cover.

[0004] The utility model discloses an air conditioner shell, which comprises:

[0005] The face frame comprises a first end plate provided with a first insertion hole and a stopper arranged in the inside of the first insertion hole and connected to the first end plate.

[0006] The first side cover comprises a cover body covering the first end plate and a first buckle extending from the cover body.

[0007] The first buckle is arranged in the first insertion hole and hooks the first end plate. The face frame is provided with a mounting space on the side of the stopper away from the first insertion hole. The mounting space is used to mount the air guide motor.

[0008] In an exemplary embodiment, the first buckle abuts against the stopper.

[0009] In an exemplary embodiment, the first end plate is recessed towards the side of the cover body to form a hidden groove. The first insertion hole is arranged on the bottom wall of the hidden groove.

[0010] The stopper is arranged at the opening of the hidden groove and connected to the side wall of the hidden groove.

[0011] In an exemplary embodiment, the bottom wall of the hidden groove is further provided with a second insertion hole arranged at intervals with the first insertion hole.

[0012] The first side cover further comprises a second buckle extending from the cover body. The second buckle is arranged in the second insertion hole and hooks the first end plate.

[0013] In one illustrative embodiment, the first clasp and the second clasp are both accommodated in the hidden slot at one end of the cover.

[0014] In one illustrative embodiment, the stopper is provided with a through slot.

[0015] In one illustrative embodiment, the face frame further comprises a guide protrusion provided on the side of the first end plate facing the cover.

[0016] The guide protrusion is located at the edge of the first insertion hole, and the guide protrusion is provided with a guide inclined surface inclined towards the first insertion hole on one side of the first insertion hole.

[0017] The present application also proposes an air conditioner comprising the shell as described above and an air guide motor.

[0018] The air guide motor is arranged in the mounting space.

[0019] In one illustrative embodiment, a space is provided between the air guide motor and the stopper.

[0020] In one illustrative embodiment, the space between the air guide motor and the stopper is greater than or equal to 4.8 mm.

[0021] In the technical solution of the present application, the air guide motor is arranged in the mounting space, and the stopper separates the air guide motor in the mounting space from the first clasp of the first side cover, so that even if the first side cover is knocked, for example, the first side cover is knocked to the ground when the air conditioner is accidentally dropped, the air guide motor will not be damaged due to the extrusion of the first clasp because of the blocking of the first clasp by the stopper.

[0022] Other features and advantages of the present application will be described in the following description, and some of them will become apparent from the description, or will be understood by those skilled in the art through implementation of the present application. The purpose and other advantages of the present application can be achieved and obtained by the structures specifically pointed out in the description and the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] The drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the technical solutions of the present application, and constitute a part of the specification, and are used together with the embodiments of the present application to explain the technical solutions of the present application, and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions of the present application.

[0024] Figure 1 It is a front view of an air conditioner in an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a disassembly schematic view of an air conditioner in an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the air conditioner in the AA direction;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the air conditioner in the BB direction;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a section of the air conditioner in the image;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a face frame according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be arbitrarily combined with each other.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, Figures 1 to 4 An air conditioner 100 according to an embodiment of this application is shown. The air conditioner 100 includes a housing 1, a fan 2, an air guide plate (not shown), and an air guide motor 3. The housing 1 is provided with an air inlet 117, an air outlet 118, and an air duct. The air duct extends from the air inlet 117 to the air outlet 118. The fan 2 may be a cross-flow fan 2. The fan 2 is disposed in the air duct and is used to drive the air in the air duct to flow from the air inlet 117 to the air outlet 118, and the air can be output from the air outlet 118.

[0032] An air guide plate is located at the air outlet 118 and is rotatably connected to the outer casing 1. The air guide plate guides the airflow output from the air outlet 118. An air guide motor 3 is mounted on the outer casing 1. The air guide motor 3 is connected to the air guide plate via a transmission mechanism, driving the air guide plate to rotate and thus changing the airflow direction from the air outlet 118. For example, the main shaft of the air guide motor 3 can be directly connected to the rotating shaft of the air guide plate, directly driving the air guide plate to rotate when the main shaft of the air guide motor 3 rotates; alternatively, the main shaft of the air guide motor 3 can be connected to the air guide plate via a transmission mechanism, which transmits the torque output by the air guide motor 3 to the air guide plate to drive its rotation.

[0033] like Figure 2As shown, the outer casing 1 includes a front frame 11, a first side cover 12, a second side cover 13, a front panel 14, and a back panel 15. The front frame 11 is the skeleton structure of the outer casing 1. The front frame 11 includes a first end plate 111, a second end plate 112, a bottom plate 114, a front frame 113, and a top frame 117. The first end plate 111 and the second end plate 112 are constructed as parallel plate structures, and the first end plate 111 and the second end plate 112 are spaced apart. The front frame 113, the bottom plate 114, and the top frame 117 are all disposed between the first end plate 111 and the second end plate 112. The front frame 113 is disposed on the front side of the front frame 11, and the opposite ends of the front frame 113 are respectively connected to the first end plate 111 and the second end plate 112. The bottom plate 114 is horizontally disposed and located at the bottom of the front frame 11, and the opposite ends of the bottom plate 114 are respectively connected to the first end plate 111 and the second end plate 112. The air outlet 118 is located between the front frame 113 and the bottom plate 114. The top frame 117 is located on top of the front frame 11 and is parallel to the bottom plate 114. The opposite ends of the top frame 117 are connected to the first end plate 111 and the second end plate 112, respectively. The air inlet 117 is located on the top frame 117.

[0034] The first side cover 12 and the second side cover 13 are decorative covers, serving to beautify the air conditioner 100. The first side cover 12 and the second side cover 13 respectively cover the first end plate 111 and the second end plate 112. The first side cover 12 is connected to the first end plate 111 by a snap-fit ​​connection. The second side cover 13 is connected to the second end plate 112 by a snap-fit ​​connection. The front panel 14 is constructed as a generally flat plate. The front panel 14 covers the front frame 113. The top of the front panel 14 and the top of the front frame 113 can be connected by a rotatable connection. The back panel 15 is located on the back of the front frame 11 and covers the back opening enclosed by the top frame 117, the bottom plate 114, the first end plate 111, and the second end plate 112. The front panel 14, the back panel 15, the first end plate 111, the second end plate 112, the bottom plate 114, and the top frame 117 enclose the air duct of the outer casing 1.

[0035] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 , 5 As shown in Figure 6, the faceplate 11 also includes a stop portion 119. The stop portion 119 can be constructed as a flat plate. One end of the stop portion 119 is connected to the first end plate 111. One surface of the stop portion 119 and one surface of the first end plate 111 face each other. The first end plate 111 is provided with a first insertion hole 1111, which is a through hole penetrating the first end plate 111. The first insertion hole 1111 can be a rectangular hole. The first insertion hole 1111 can be located in the upper middle region of the first end plate 111. The stop portion 119 is located inside the first insertion hole 1111, that is, on the side of the first insertion hole 1111 closer to the second end plate 112.

[0036] like Figure 5As shown, the first side cover 12 comprises a cover body 121 and a first clasp 122. The cover body 121 is a thin shell structure. The cover body 121 can be configured as a cover. The cover body 121 covers the first end plate 111 of the face frame 11. The first clasp 122 is configured as a strip structure. The first clasp 122 extends from the cover body 121 to the first end plate 111. The first clasp 122 is perpendicular to the first end plate 111. The top end of the first clasp 122 away from the cover body 121 is provided with a hook portion. The first clasp 122 is inserted into the first insertion hole 1111 and passes through the first insertion hole 1111. The hook portion of the first clasp 122 hooks the portion of the first end plate 111 at the edge of the first insertion hole 1111, so that the first side cover 12 and the face frame 11 form a clasp connection. The face frame 11 is further provided with a mounting space 110 for mounting the air guide motor 3. The mounting space is located on the side of the stop portion 119 away from the first insertion hole 1111. The air guide motor 3 is mounted in the mounting space 110, and the air guide motor 3 is located on the side of the stop portion 119 away from the first insertion hole 1111.

[0037] In this way, the air guide motor 3 is arranged in the mounting space 110. Since the stop portion 119 separates the air guide motor 3 in the mounting space 110 from the first clasp 122 of the first side cover 12, even if the first side cover 12 is subjected to impact, for example, the first side cover 12 is impacted by the ground when the air conditioner 100 accidentally falls, the air guide motor 3 will not be damaged due to the extrusion of the first clasp 122 because of the blocking of the first clasp 122 by the stop portion 119.

[0038] In an exemplary embodiment, the end of the first clasp 122 of the first side cover 12 away from the cover body 121 abuts against the plate surface of the stop portion 119 towards the cover body 121.

[0039] Since the first clasp 122 abuts against the stop portion 119, the stop portion 119 supports the top end of the first clasp 122, and the first side cover 12 can be installed more stably. At the same time, when the first side cover 12 is subjected to impact, the stop portion 119 can immediately support the first clasp 122, reduce the deformation of the first side cover 12, and avoid the first side cover 12 from being broken due to excessive deformation.

[0040] In an exemplary embodiment, the stop portion 119 is provided with a through slot 1191. The through slot 1191 can be configured as a U-shaped slot. The through slot 1191 vertically penetrates the stop portion 119.

[0041] When the face frame 11 is manufactured, two thin plate molds are respectively arranged on the opposite sides of the stop portion 119, and a boss mold is arranged in the through slot 1191. The boss mold connects the two thin plate molds, thereby enhancing the structural strength of the two thin plate molds and reducing the possibility of mold damage.

[0042] In an exemplary embodiment, the first end plate 111 of the face frame 11 is recessed to form a hidden slot 110 on one side of the cover body 121 of the first side cover 12. The hidden slot 110 can be configured as a strip-shaped recess, and the hidden slot 110 extends from the front end to the rear end of the face frame 11. The first insertion hole 1111 of the first end plate 111 is arranged on the bottom wall of the hidden slot 110 and penetrates the bottom wall. The stop portion 119 is arranged at the opening of the hidden slot 110. The stop portion 119 is parallel to the bottom wall of the hidden slot 110. One end of the stop portion 119 is connected to the side wall of the hidden slot 110. In this embodiment, the downward end of the stop portion 119 is connected to the lower side wall of the hidden slot 110. The stop portion 119 and the first end plate 111 can be an integrally formed structure.

[0043] In this way, since the stop portion 119 is arranged at the opening of the hidden slot 110 and abuts against the first buckle 122, the first buckle 122 is hidden in the hidden slot 110, and the first buckle 122 does not interfere with other components in the face frame 11, thereby improving the space utilization in the face frame 11 and making the layout of other components in the face frame 11 more flexible.

[0044] In an exemplary embodiment, the first end plate 111 further comprises a second insertion hole 1112. The second insertion hole 1112 is arranged on the bottom wall of the hidden slot 110. The second insertion hole 1112 is arranged in a spaced-apart manner with the first insertion hole 1111. The second insertion hole 1112 penetrates the bottom wall of the hidden slot 110. The second insertion hole 1112 can be a rectangular hole. The second insertion hole 1112 and the first insertion hole 1111 are arranged in a spaced-apart manner.

[0045] The first side cover 12 further comprises a second buckle 123. The second buckle 123 extends from the cover body 121 to the first end plate 111. The second buckle 123 is perpendicular to the first end plate 111. The second buckle 123 is provided with a hook portion at the top end facing away from the cover body 121. The second buckle 123 is inserted into the second insertion hole 1112 and penetrates the second insertion hole 1112. The hook portion of the second buckle 123 hooks the portion of the first end plate 111 at the edge of the second insertion hole 1112, so that the first side cover 12 and the face frame 11 are connected in a buckling manner.

[0046] In this way, the first side cover 12 and the face frame 11 are further connected together through the second buckle 123, thereby further strengthening the connection strength between the first side cover 12 and the face frame 11. Meanwhile, the first insertion hole 1111 and the second insertion hole 1112 are arranged in a spaced-apart manner, and the position of the second buckle 123 and the mounting space 110 of the motor are staggered with each other. When the first side cover 12 is subjected to a knock, the second buckle 123 does not press the motor, thereby avoiding damage to the motor by the second buckle 123.

[0047] In an illustrative embodiment, the first clasp 122 and the second clasp 123 on the first side cover 12 are accommodated in the hidden groove 110 at an end of the cover body 121 of the first side cover 12.

[0048] Since the first clasp 122 and the second clasp 123 are accommodated in the hidden groove 110 at an end of the hidden groove 110, the first clasp 122 and the second clasp 123 do not interfere with other components in the face frame 11, improving the space utilization in the face frame 11 and making the layout of other components in the face frame 11 more flexible.

[0049] In an illustrative embodiment, the face frame 11 further comprises a guide protrusion 1113. The guide protrusion 1113 is arranged on the plate surface of the first end plate 111 on the side facing the cover body 121. The guide protrusion 1113 can be arranged by a plurality of rib plates. The guide protrusion 1113 is located at the edge of the first insertion hole 1111. The side of the guide protrusion 1113 close to the first insertion hole 1111 is provided with a guide slope 1114. The guide slope 1114 is inclined towards the first insertion hole 1111. The guide slope 1114 is used to guide the first clasp 122 into the first insertion hole 1111.

[0050] When the first clasp 122 is inserted into the first insertion hole 1111, the top end of the first clasp 122 first abuts against the guide slope 1114 on the guide protrusion 1113 and slides into the first insertion hole 1111 along the guide slope 1114, which facilitates the assembly of the first side cover 12 and the face frame 11.

[0051] In an illustrative embodiment, a gap is provided between the stop portion 119 and the air guide motor 3.

[0052] When the first side cover 12 of the air conditioner 100 is subjected to a knock, the stop portion 119 is deformed by the impact of the first clasp 122, and since a gap is provided between the stop portion 119 and the air guide motor 3, the air guide motor 3 does not directly contact the stop portion 119, and even if the stop portion 119 is deformed, it will not contact the air guide motor 3, which can further avoid damage to the air guide motor 3 caused by the extrusion of the stop portion 119.

[0053] In an illustrative embodiment, the gap between the stop portion 119 and the air guide motor 3 is greater than or equal to 4.8 mm.

[0054] The gap between the stop portion 119 and the air guide motor 3 is greater than or equal to 4.8 mm, which can further avoid the stop portion 119 contacting the air guide motor 3 when the first side cover 12 is subjected to a knock, preventing the air guide motor 3 from being damaged.

[0055] In the description of the utility model, it needs to be explained that the terms "upper", "lower", "one side", "the other side", "one end", "the other end", "edge", "opposite", "four corners", "periphery", "mouth" structure" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the structure indicated has a specific orientation, is constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the utility model.

[0056] In the description of the utility model embodiment, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection", "direct connection", "indirect connection", "fixed connection", "installation", "assembly" should be understood broadly, for example, can be fixed connection, can also be detachable connection, or integrally connected; the terms "installation", "connection", "fixed connection" can be directly connected, can also be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be the communication inside two elements. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0057] Although the embodiments disclosed by the utility model are as above, the content described is only the embodiment adopted for the convenience of understanding the utility model, and is not used to limit the utility model. Any person skilled in the art of the utility model can make any modification and change in the implementation form and details without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model disclosed, but the patent protection scope of the utility model still needs to be defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A housing for an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The faceplate includes a first end plate having a first socket and a stop portion disposed inside the first socket and connected to the first end plate. The first side cover includes a cover body that fits onto the first end plate and a first buckle extending from the cover body; The first buckle passes through the first insertion hole and hooks the first end plate. The face frame is provided with an installation space located on the side of the stop portion facing away from the first insertion hole. The installation space is used to install the air guide motor.

2. The outer casing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first buckle abuts against the stop portion.

3. The outer casing according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first end plate is recessed into one side of the cover to form a hidden groove, and the first insertion hole is disposed on the bottom wall of the hidden groove; The stop is located at the opening of the hidden groove and is connected to the side wall of the hidden groove.

4. The outer casing according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the hidden slot is also provided with a second socket spaced apart from the first socket. The first side cover also includes a second buckle extending from the cover body, the second buckle passing through the second insertion hole and hooking the first end plate.

5. The outer casing according to claim 4, characterized in that, The ends of the first and second buckles facing away from the cover are both accommodated in the hidden groove.

6. The outer casing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stop portion is configured as a flat plate, and a through groove is provided on the stop portion.

7. The outer casing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The faceplate also includes a guide protrusion disposed on the side of the first end plate facing the cover; The guide protrusion is located at the edge of the first socket, and the side of the guide protrusion closest to the first socket is provided with a guide slope that is inclined toward the first socket.

8. An air conditioner, characterized in that, Includes the housing as described in any one of claims 1 to 7 and the air guide motor; The air guide motor is located within the installation space.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, There is a gap between the air guide motor and the stop part.

10. The air conditioner according to claim 9, characterized in that, The distance between the air guide motor and the stop part is greater than or equal to 4.8mm.

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