Wire clamping structure and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a wire clamping structure and an air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of air conditioners. The fixing part is arranged on the wire pressing main body in a protruding mode and used for installing the wire pressing main body on a target component, and a wire clamping space with an opening is defined by the wire pressing main body and the fixing part. According to the technical scheme of the utility model, the occupied space of the existing wire clamping structure is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air conditioner technology, and in particular to a wire clamping structure and an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] With the advancement of technology and the improvement of people's living standards, air conditioning has become an indispensable part of modern life. Air conditioning systems regulate indoor temperature through refrigerant circulation, and the evaporator, as one of the key components, plays a crucial role in the entire cooling process. Near the evaporator are power cords and various signal transmission lines monitoring temperature, humidity, and operating status. These cables typically require cable clamps to secure them to the ends of the evaporator to prevent damage from vibration or external factors. However, existing cable clamps occupy a significant amount of space, increasing the thickness of the unit. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a wire clamping structure and an air conditioner, aiming to reduce the space occupied by existing wire clamping structures.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a wire-clamping structure, which includes:

[0005] The main body of the crimping line; and

[0006] A fixing part protrudes from the wire pressing body and is used to install the wire pressing body onto the target component. The wire pressing body and the fixing part together form a wire clamping space with an opening.

[0007] In one embodiment, the fixing part includes a slot and a hook spaced apart from the wire pressing body, and the wire clamping space is located between the slot and the hook.

[0008] In one embodiment, the pressing body has protruding locking posts, and at least two locking posts are spaced apart along the extension direction of the pressing body, with a locking groove formed between two adjacent locking posts.

[0009] In one embodiment, the slot includes a slot body adapted to hold a copper tube, a constricted section adjacent to the slot body, and an flared section adjacent to the constricted section. In the direction away from the slot body, the width of the constricted section gradually decreases, and the width of the flared section gradually increases.

[0010] In one embodiment, the locking pin and the locking hook extend toward each other.

[0011] In one embodiment, the hook has a gripping portion protruding from the side opposite to the card wire space.

[0012] In one embodiment, the wire clamping structure further includes a bent portion that connects the wire clamping body and the hook, the bent portion being bent in a direction away from the wire clamping space.

[0013] In one embodiment, the bending length of the bend is greater than or equal to the radius of a copper tube in an evaporator.

[0014] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an air conditioner that includes the wire clamping structure described above.

[0015] In one embodiment, the air conditioner further includes an evaporator having a copper tube protruding from the end face of the evaporator, and the fixing part is connected to the copper tube.

[0016] The technical solution of this application forms a wire-clamping space with an opening by enclosing the wire-clamping body and the fixing part, which can clamp and fix the cable. Furthermore, the wire-clamping space and the fixing part are located on the same side of the wire-clamping body, which reduces the height of the entire wire-clamping structure protruding from the target component, thereby reducing space occupation, making the overall structure more compact, and thus reducing the thickness of the unit body. In addition, the fixing part can be connected to the copper pipe of the air conditioner evaporator. The reduced height of the wire-clamping structure protruding from the outer periphery of the evaporator increases the distance of the air conditioner's frame, preventing condensate on the evaporator from dripping onto the outside of the water collection tank. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the wire clamping structure of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the wire clamping structure of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the air conditioner of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Side view.

[0023] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0024] 10. Wire clamping structure; 11. Wire clamping body; 12. Fixing part; 121. Wire clamping groove; 122. Wire clamping hook; 123. Wire clamping post; 124. Groove body; 125. Narrowing section; 126. Widening section; 13. Wire clamping space; 14. Gripping part; 15. Bending part; 20. Evaporator; 21. Copper pipe;

[0025] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the embodiments of the present utility model.

[0027] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0028] Furthermore, in the embodiments of this utility model, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0029] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0030] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the protection scope claimed by the embodiments of this utility model.

[0031] Air conditioning is an indispensable part of modern life, regulating indoor temperature through refrigerant circulation. The evaporator is one of the key components of an air conditioner, playing a crucial role in the entire cooling process.

[0032] Electrical wiring is typically installed near the evaporator to connect and control the entire refrigeration system. This wiring includes power lines and various signal transmission lines for monitoring temperature, humidity, and operating status. These lines are usually secured to the end of the evaporator with a clamping structure to prevent damage from vibration or external factors. However, existing clamping structures, after securing the wiring, protrude significantly from the outer surface of the evaporator, increasing space requirements and the thickness of the unit. Furthermore, the wiring is close to the control panel, causing condensation on the evaporator to fall outside the drip tray.

[0033] In view of this, the present invention provides a wire-clamping structure and an air conditioner. The wire-clamping space and the fixing part are located on the same side of the wire-clamping body, which can reduce the height of the entire wire-clamping structure protruding from the target component, thereby reducing the space occupied, making the overall structure more compact, and thus reducing the thickness of the unit body. In addition, the fixing part can be connected to the copper pipe of the air conditioner evaporator. The reduced height of the wire-clamping structure protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the evaporator increases the distance of the air conditioner's frame, which can prevent condensate on the evaporator from dripping onto the outside of the water collection tank.

[0034] To better understand the above technical solution, the following detailed explanation is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this utility model embodiment proposes a wire-clamping structure, the wire-clamping structure 10 including:

[0036] The clamping body 11 is used to clamp the cable and prevent it from moving. The clamping body 11 can be a clamping rod or a clamping plate, and is not limited thereto. Optionally, the clamping body 11 is made of plastic, which is lightweight. Of course, in other embodiments, the clamping body 11 can also be made of metal, which has greater strength and can provide a better clamping effect; and

[0037] A fixing part 12 protrudes from the wire clamping body 11 and is used to install the wire clamping body 11 onto a target component. In one embodiment, the target component is the copper tube 21 of the evaporator 20, which protrudes from the end of the evaporator 20. The cable is fixed to the end of the evaporator 20 and close to the side of the copper tube 21. The wire clamping body 11 and the fixing part 12 together form a wire clamping space 13 with an opening. It is understood that the cable is accommodated in the wire clamping space 13, and the wire clamping body 11 can press the cable down, thus better controlling the height of the cable protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the evaporator 20. The fixing part 12 connects to the copper tube 21 on the one hand, fixing the wire clamping body 11 and the copper tube 21 together; on the other hand, it prevents the cable from moving radially along the evaporator 20. In other words, the wire-clamping space 13 formed by the cooperation of the wire clamping body 11 and the fixing part 12 allows the wire clamping space 13 and the fixing part 12 to be located on the same side of the wire clamping body 11. This allows the cable to be closer to the copper tube 21, and the height protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the evaporator 20 will be smaller, thereby reducing the space occupied and thus reducing the thickness of the body. Optionally, the fixing part 12 can be fixed to the copper tube 21 by snap-fitting or welding.

[0038] In one embodiment, the crimping body 11 and the fixing part 12 are integrally formed, which provides better structural strength, prevents cracking or damage, and reduces usage costs. Of course, in other embodiments, the crimping body 11 can also be a separate unit, fixed together by welding or screwing, which makes disassembly and assembly more convenient.

[0039] In this embodiment, the cable clamping space 13 with an opening is formed by the clamping body 11 and the fixing part 12, which can clamp and fix the cable. Furthermore, since the clamping space 13 and the fixing part 12 are located on the same side of the clamping body 11, the height of the entire clamping structure 10 protruding from the target component is reduced, thereby reducing space occupation and making the overall structure more compact, thus reducing the thickness of the unit. In addition, the fixing part 12 can be connected to the copper pipe 21 of the air conditioner evaporator 20. The reduced height of the clamping structure 10 protruding from the outer peripheral surface of the evaporator 20 increases the distance to the air conditioner's frame, preventing condensate on the evaporator 20 from dripping onto the outside of the water collection tank.

[0040] In one embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to Figure 1 and Figure 2The fixing part 12 includes a slot 121 and a hook 122 spaced apart on the wire clamping body 11, and a wire clamping space 13 is disposed between the slot 121 and the hook 122. It is understood that the wire clamping body 11 has two ends, one end with the slot 121 and the other end with the hook 122. The slot 121 connects to one copper tube 21 of the evaporator 20, i.e., the copper tube 21 is clamped in the slot 121; the hook 122 hooks another copper tube 21, that is, the hook 122 hooks onto the outer surface of the other copper tube 21. Thus, through the cooperation of the slot 121 and the hook 122, the wire clamping body 11 and the copper tube 21 are fixed together, thereby clamping and binding the cable. Optionally, the slot 121 and the copper tube 21 are interference-fitted for better connection reliability. In one embodiment, the hook 122 is elastic and has a tendency to deform towards the wire clamping space 13, thereby improving the stability of the hook 122 in holding the copper tube 21.

[0041] In one embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to Figure 2 The wire pressing body 11 has protruding locking posts 123. At least two locking posts 123 are spaced apart along the extending direction of the wire pressing body 11, and a locking groove 121 is formed between two adjacent locking posts 123. It can be understood that two locking posts 123 are spaced apart at one end of the wire pressing body 11, protruding from the surface of the wire pressing body 11 facing the copper tube 21, and the aforementioned locking groove 121 is formed between the two locking posts 123. In this way, while ensuring the structural strength of the wire pressing body 11, the locking groove 121 for connection and fixation to the copper tube 21 can be easily formed, reducing the complexity of the manufacturing process. In one embodiment, the locking posts 123 and the wire pressing body 11 are integrally formed, which can improve the structural strength at the connection between the locking posts 123 and the wire pressing body 11, prevent cracking, and ensure the normal use of the wire clamping structure 10.

[0042] In one embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to Figure 2 The slot 121 includes a slot body 124 adapted to hold the copper tube 21, a constricted section 125 adjacent to the slot body 124, and an flared section 126 adjacent to the constricted section 125. In the direction away from the slot body 124, the width of the constricted section 125 gradually decreases, and the width of the flared section 126 gradually increases.

[0043] Specifically, the slot 121 includes a slot body 124, a constricted section 125, and a flared section 126 arranged sequentially. The slot body 124 is used to securely hold the copper tube 21. The width of the constricted section 125 gradually decreases in the direction away from the slot body 124, thus preventing the copper tube 21 from detaching from the slot body 124. The width of the flared section 126 gradually increases, facilitating the insertion of the copper tube 21 into the slot body 124. Optionally, when the copper tube 21 is inserted into the slot body 124 from the flared section 126 through the constricted section 125, the constricted section 125 expands under force, allowing the copper tube 21 to enter the slot body 124. After the force on the constricted section 125 disappears, it returns to its initial state, preventing the copper tube 21 from detaching from the slot body 124. It is understood that, initially, the width of the constricted section 125 is smaller than the diameter of the copper tube 21.

[0044] In one embodiment of this utility model, the locking post 123 and the locking hook 122 extend toward each other. In this way, the locking post 123 and the locking hook 122 are brought closer together, improving the binding effect on the cable.

[0045] In one embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to Figure 2 The hook 122 has a protruding gripping portion 14 on its side opposite to the wire-locking space 13. Thus, when holding the copper tube 21, a force can be applied to the gripping portion 14, causing the latch to move away from the copper tube 21, thereby partially inserting the copper tube 21 into the wire-locking space 13. When the force disappears, the hook 122 returns to its original position, locking tightly onto the outer surface of the copper tube 21. Optionally, the gripping portion 14 protrudes from the outside of the latch. In one embodiment, the hook 122 and the gripping portion 14 are integrally formed.

[0046] In one embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to Figure 2 The wire clamping structure 10 also includes a bending portion 15, which connects the wire clamping body 11 and the hook 122. The bending portion 15 bends away from the wire clamping space 13. This creates an installation gap to accommodate different copper tube 21 spacings. Optionally, the bending length of the bending portion 15 is greater than or equal to the radius of one copper tube 21 of the evaporator 20. Of course, in other embodiments, the length of the wire clamping body 11 can be increased to accommodate different evaporator 20 models or different copper tube 21 spacings.

[0047] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an air conditioner, referring to... Figures 3 to 5 The air conditioner includes the wire clamping structure 10 described above. Specifically, the specific structure of the wire clamping structure 10 is as described in the above embodiments. Since the air conditioner adopts all the technical solutions of the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0048] In one embodiment of this utility model, reference is made to Figures 3 to 5 The air conditioner also includes an evaporator 20, which has a copper tube 21 protruding from its end face. A fixing part 12 is connected to the copper tube 21. It is understood that a slot 121 connects to one copper tube 21 of the evaporator 20, meaning the copper tube 21 is engaged in the slot 121; a hook 122 hooks onto the other copper tube 21, that is, the hook 122 hooks onto the outer surface of the other copper tube 21. Thus, through the cooperation of the slot 121 and the hook 122, the cable clamping body 11 and the copper tube 21 are fixed together, thereby clamping and binding the cable. In one embodiment, the evaporator 20 is located in the indoor unit.

[0049] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model embodiments. Any equivalent structural transformations made under the technical concept of the present utility model using the description and drawings of the present utility model embodiments, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model embodiments.

Claims

1. A wire-clamping structure, characterized in that, The wire-locking structure includes: The main body of the crimping line; and A fixing part protrudes from the wire pressing body and is used to install the wire pressing body onto the target component. The wire pressing body and the fixing part together form a wire clamping space with an opening.

2. The wire clamping structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing part includes a slot and a hook spaced apart on the wire pressing body, and the wire clamping space is located between the slot and the hook.

3. The wire clamping structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The pressure body has protruding locking posts, and at least two locking posts are spaced apart along the extension direction of the pressure body, forming a locking groove between two adjacent locking posts.

4. The wire clamping structure as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The slot includes a slot body adapted to hold a copper tube, a constricted section adjacent to the slot body, and an flared section adjacent to the constricted section. In the direction away from the slot body, the width of the constricted section gradually decreases, and the width of the flared section gradually increases.

5. The wire clamping structure as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The locking pin and the locking hook extend toward each other.

6. The wire clamping structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The hook has a gripping part protruding from the side opposite to the card line space.

7. The wire clamping structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The wire clamping structure also includes a bent portion, which connects the wire clamping body and the hook, and the bent portion bends away from the wire clamping space.

8. The wire clamping structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The bending length of the bend is greater than or equal to the radius of a copper tube in an evaporator.

9. An air conditioner, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes the wire clamping structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The air conditioner as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The air conditioner also includes an evaporator, the evaporator having a copper tube protruding from the end face of the evaporator, and the fixing part is connected to the copper tube.

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