External inductor structure and window type air conditioner
By externalizing the inductor components of the window air conditioner and utilizing the intake airflow for heat dissipation, the heat dissipation and space constraints of the inductor components inside the control box are solved, achieving a compact design and cost reduction for the window air conditioner.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520247743.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-17
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-02-17
AI Technical Summary
In traditional window air conditioners, the inductors are concentrated in the control box, which leads to difficulties in heat dissipation, large space occupation, increased cost and complexity, and makes it difficult to achieve miniaturization.
The inductor is placed outside the air conditioner's control box and suspended in the air intake area by an inductor bracket, utilizing the air intake airflow for natural heat dissipation, thus simplifying the control box design.
This effectively frees up space in the electrical control box, reduces heat dissipation requirements, simplifies the electrical control box design, reduces costs, and enables the miniaturization and convenient maintenance of air conditioners.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioner technology, and in particular to an external inductor structure and a window air conditioner. Background Technology
[0002] Window air conditioners, as a type of compact air conditioner, are widely used in homes and commercial spaces due to their simple structure, easy installation, and relatively low cost. However, because they integrate all components of the refrigeration system into a single casing, the internal space is very limited. In the circuit system of a window air conditioner, inductors are essential electronic components, mainly used for filtering, energy storage, and energy conversion, playing a crucial role in the control circuit.
[0003] In traditional window air conditioner designs, inductive components are usually installed together with other electronic components in the control circuit in the electrical control box. The electrical control box is generally located inside the window air conditioner to protect the circuit system from the influence of external factors such as dust and moisture.
[0004] However, centrally placing inductors inside the control box presents several significant problems: First, inductors generate a large amount of heat during operation, with some operating temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Celsius. The limited space and typically sealed environment of the control box make it difficult for this heat to dissipate, leading to excessively high internal temperatures. Therefore, to ensure the proper functioning of the electronic components, special heat dissipation designs are required, such as adding heat sinks and fans, which increases the complexity and cost of the control box. Second, the centralized placement of inductors occupies a significant amount of space inside the control box, increasing its size and making it more difficult to miniaturize the window air conditioner unit. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides an external inductor structure and a window air conditioner that achieves multiple benefits, including optimized heat dissipation, space optimization, and cost reduction.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an external inductor structure for use in window air conditioners, comprising:
[0007] The inductive element is externally mounted in the electrical control box of the window air conditioner;
[0008] An inductor bracket is used to support the inductor element so that the inductor element is suspended relative to the side wall of the window air conditioner;
[0009] The inductor bracket is detachably installed in the air intake area on the outdoor side of the window air conditioner.
[0010] Preferably, the inductor bracket has a vertically extending first folded edge, which is connected by fasteners to the inside of the air intake grille on the side wall of the window air conditioner located in the air intake area.
[0011] Preferably, an inductor cover is detachably mounted on the upper surface of the inductor bracket, and an accommodating space for accommodating an inductor element is formed between the inductor cover and the inductor bracket. The inductor cover is provided with a wire hole communicating with the accommodating space.
[0012] Preferably, the bottom of the inductor cover is provided with a hook, and the upper surface of the inductor bracket is provided with a slot adapted to the hook, the hook and the slot cooperate to realize the detachable connection between the inductor cover and the inductor bracket; and / or, the bottom of the inductor cover is provided with a second folded edge, the second folded edge being detachably fixed to the inductor bracket by fasteners.
[0013] Preferably, the upper surface of the inductor bracket has a plurality of heat dissipation holes communicating with the receiving space.
[0014] Preferably, the inductor bracket has a third fold extending vertically downward on the side away from the first fold, and the third fold has a ventilation hole for air intake.
[0015] Preferably, the bottom end of the third folded edge is provided with a horizontally extending fourth folded edge, which is connected to the inner side of the chassis of the window air conditioner body by fasteners.
[0016] Preferably, the edges of both the inductor bracket and the third folded edge are provided with reinforcing ribs formed by bending.
[0017] Preferably, the shape of the inductor cover is adapted to the shape of the inductor element; or, the inductor cover has a notched structure extending along the air intake direction.
[0018] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a window air conditioner, including the external inductor structure described in any embodiment of the first aspect.
[0019] The external inductor structure and window air conditioner designed in this invention, by externalizing the inductor components originally housed within the control box and placing them on the air intake side of the window air conditioner, not only effectively frees up the limited space inside the control box and reduces the stringent requirements for heat dissipation design, but also makes the installation and maintenance of the inductor components more convenient. Simultaneously, this external structure utilizes the airflow during window air conditioner operation to achieve natural heat dissipation of the inductor components, eliminating the need for additional cooling devices and significantly reducing the manufacturing cost and complexity of the air conditioning system. Furthermore, this design also enables the miniaturization of the window air conditioner's body, making the overall structure more compact and achieving a good balance between heat dissipation performance and space utilization. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of a window air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the external inductor structure provided in the embodiments of this application.
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the external inductor structure provided in the embodiments of this application.
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the external inductor structure provided in the embodiments of this application from another perspective.
[0024] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 3D exploded view.
[0025] Among them: window air conditioner 100, air intake area 101, air intake grille 102, inductor element 10, inductor bracket 20, slot 21, heat dissipation hole 22, inductor cover 30, wire hole 31, hook 32, second folded edge 33, third folded edge 40, ventilation hole 41, fourth folded edge 50, reinforcing rib 60, corner cut-out structure 70, first folded edge 80. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the present invention.
[0027] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an external inductor structure and a window air conditioner, which are applied to window air conditioners and aim to solve the heat dissipation problem and space limitation caused by the centralized arrangement of inductor components in the control box of traditional window air conditioners.
[0028] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the external inductor structure and window air conditioner mainly include an inductor element 10 and an inductor bracket 20.
[0029] In this embodiment, the inductor 10 is externally mounted in the electrical control box of the window air conditioner 100, and is no longer confined to the limited space inside the electrical control box. Various types of inductors can be selected for the inductor 10 according to actual needs, and they possess excellent electrical performance.
[0030] An inductor bracket 20 is used to support the inductor element 10, so that the inductor element 10 is suspended relative to the side wall of the window air conditioner 100. This suspension design not only ensures the stable installation of the inductor element 10, but also leaves sufficient gap between the inductor element 10 and the side wall of the air conditioner, thereby promoting air circulation and helping the inductor element 10 to dissipate heat better. In this embodiment, the inductor bracket 20 is preferably a sheet metal part, which not only has sufficient strength to support the weight of the inductor element 10, but also takes into account good heat dissipation performance.
[0031] In addition, the inductor bracket 20 is detachably installed in the air intake area 101 on the outdoor side of the window air conditioner 100. During installation, the inductor bracket 20 can be installed in the air intake area 101 of the window air conditioner 100 by means of screws or clips, thereby making full use of the air intake airflow of the window air conditioner to achieve natural heat dissipation of the inductor component 10.
[0032] In one specific embodiment, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the inductor bracket 20 has a vertically extending first folded edge 80, which is connected to the inner side of the air intake grille 102 located on the side wall of the air intake area 101 of the window air conditioner 100 by fasteners. In this embodiment, the first folded edge 80 is integrally formed with the inductor bracket 20 and is perpendicular to the body of the inductor bracket 20. During installation, the first folded edge 80 of the inductor bracket 20 is pressed against the inner side of the air intake grille 102, and the first folded edge 80 is connected and fixed to the inner side of the air intake grille 102 by fasteners, such as screws. That is, the fasteners pass through the first folded edge 80 and the air intake grille 102, and are connected and fixed to the preset structure of the air intake grille 102 by threads.
[0033] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, an inductor cover 30 is detachably mounted on the upper surface of the inductor bracket 20. A receiving space for the inductor element 10 is formed between the inductor cover 30 and the inductor bracket 20. The inductor cover 30 has a wire-passing hole 31 communicating with the receiving space. The inductor cover 30 effectively protects the inductor element 10 from external environmental influences such as rain. The wire-passing hole 31 guides the wires of the inductor element 10 through the cover in an orderly manner, standardizing the wiring and facilitating subsequent maintenance and replacement.
[0034] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5As shown, the inductor cover 30 has a hook 32 at its bottom, and the upper surface of the inductor bracket 20 has a slot 21 that matches the hook 32. The hook 32 and the slot 21 cooperate to achieve a detachable connection between the inductor cover 30 and the inductor bracket 20. This method requires no tools and is simple and quick to install; and / or, the bottom of the inductor cover 30 has a second folded edge 33, which is detachably fixed to the inductor bracket 20 by fasteners. In one specific embodiment, as Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, a hook 32 is provided on one side of the inductor cover 30, and a second folded edge 33 is provided on the other side. This enables the inductor cover 30 to be quickly positioned and assembled, while reducing the number of fasteners used.
[0035] In some embodiments, such as Figure 5 As shown, the upper surface of the inductor bracket 20 has several heat dissipation holes 22 that communicate with the housing space. These heat dissipation holes 22 not only promote air circulation between the surface of the inductor bracket 20 and the housing space, making natural heat dissipation using the airflow from the air intake side of the window air conditioner more effective and reducing the operating temperature of the inductor element 10, but also reduce the amount of material used in the inductor bracket 20 without affecting the structural strength, thus achieving a lightweight design.
[0036] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the inductor bracket 20 has a downwardly extending third fold 40 on the side away from the first fold 80, and a ventilation hole 41 for air intake is provided on the third fold 40. When the window air conditioner is running, air flows in from the air intake grille 102. As it passes through the inductor bracket 20, it passes through the ventilation hole 41 on the third fold 40, allowing the air to flow more effectively and carry away the heat from the inductor element 10. Simultaneously, the vertically extending third fold 40 not only provides additional support for the inductor bracket 20, enhancing the overall structural stability, but also effectively prevents the inductor bracket 20 from swaying due to a single-sided connection, thereby improving the reliability of the component. In this embodiment, the opening area of the ventilation hole 41 relative to the third fold 40 should be designed to be large enough to ensure smooth airflow and the normal ventilation volume of the window air conditioner.
[0037] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the bottom end of the third fold 40 is provided with a horizontally extending fourth fold 50. The fourth fold 50 is connected to the inner side of the chassis of the window air conditioner 100 body by fasteners, thus forming a multi-point support with the previous first fold 80. This not only effectively prevents the inductor bracket 20 from shaking and deforming, but also greatly improves the stability and vibration resistance of the overall structure.
[0038] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, the edges of the inductor bracket 20 and the third folded edge 40 are provided with reinforcing ribs 60 formed by bending. These reinforcing ribs 60 can not only effectively increase the rigidity of the edges, making the inductor bracket 20 and the third folded edge 40 less prone to bending or deformation, thereby significantly improving the bending resistance and overall strength of the component, but also make the edges of the component smoother, avoiding potential hazards that sharp edges may cause, and to a certain extent improving the aesthetics and quality of the product.
[0039] In some embodiments, the shape of the inductor cover 30 is adapted to the shape of the inductor element 10, thereby ensuring that the inductor element 10 can be more securely fixed in the receiving space, maximizing space utilization, and also better protecting the inductor element 10; or, as Figure 3 As shown, the inductor cover 30 has a notched structure 70 extending along the air intake direction, which allows the airflow to pass smoothly and reduces airflow resistance.
[0040] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a window air conditioner, including the external inductor structure described in any embodiment of the first aspect. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working process of the window air conditioner described above can be referred to the corresponding process in the foregoing embodiments of the external inductor structure, and will not be repeated here.
[0041] The external inductor structure and window air conditioner provided in this embodiment, by externalizing the inductor components that were originally centrally located inside the control box of the window air conditioner and placing them on the air intake side of the window air conditioner, not only effectively frees up the limited space inside the control box and reduces the stringent requirements for the heat dissipation design of the control box, but also makes the installation and maintenance of the inductor components more convenient. At the same time, this external structure utilizes the airflow during the operation of the window air conditioner to achieve natural heat dissipation of the inductor components, eliminating the need for additional heat dissipation devices, thereby significantly reducing the manufacturing cost and complexity of the air conditioning system. Furthermore, this design also makes it possible to miniaturize the window air conditioner, making the overall structure of the air conditioner more compact and achieving a good balance between heat dissipation performance and space utilization.
[0042] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "vertical", "up", "down", "horizontal", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0043] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0044] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An external inductor structure, applied to a window air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The inductive element is externally mounted in the electrical control box of the window air conditioner; An inductor bracket is used to support the inductor element so that the inductor element is suspended relative to the side wall of the window air conditioner; The inductor bracket is detachably installed in the air intake area on the outdoor side of the window air conditioner.
2. The external inductor structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inductor bracket has a vertically extending first folded edge, which is fastened to the inside of the air intake grille on the side wall of the window air conditioner located in the air intake area by fasteners.
3. The external inductor structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, An inductor cover is detachably mounted on the upper surface of the inductor bracket, and an accommodating space for accommodating inductor components is formed between the inductor cover and the inductor bracket. The inductor cover is provided with a wire hole communicating with the accommodating space.
4. The external inductor structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inductor cover has a hook at the bottom, and the upper surface of the inductor bracket has a slot that matches the hook. The hook and the slot cooperate to achieve a detachable connection between the inductor cover and the inductor bracket; and / or, the bottom of the inductor cover has a second folded edge, which is detachably fixed to the inductor bracket by fasteners.
5. The external inductor structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper surface of the inductor bracket has several heat dissipation holes that communicate with the receiving space.
6. The external inductor structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inductor bracket has a third fold extending vertically downward on the side away from the first fold, and the third fold has a ventilation hole for air intake.
7. The external inductor structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom end of the third folded edge is provided with a horizontally extending fourth folded edge, which is connected to the inner side of the chassis of the window air conditioner body by fasteners.
8. The external inductor structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, Both the inductor bracket and the edge of the third folded edge are provided with reinforcing ribs formed by bending.
9. The external inductor structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The shape of the inductor cover is adapted to the shape of the inductor element; or, the inductor cover has a notched structure extending along the air intake direction.
10. A window air conditioner, comprising the external inductor structure as described in any one of claims 1-9.