Air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses an air conditioner and relates to the technical field of air conditioners, the air conditioner comprises a panel and a top cover, the panel comprises a main plate and two side plates arranged on the two sides of the main plate, the side plates are provided with installation sinking tables, and the installation sinking tables are provided with screw through holes; the top cover is provided with an avoiding groove with an outward groove opening, and a threaded hole corresponding to the screw through hole is formed in the avoiding groove. A first guide structure obliquely extending towards the groove bottom of the avoiding groove is arranged on the front edge of the groove opening of the avoiding groove, and / or a second guide structure obliquely extending towards the inner surface of the side plate is arranged on the front edge of the mounting sinking table. According to the technical scheme provided by the utility model, the problem that the panel is difficult to take out due to the fact that the mounting sinking table abuts against the groove wall of the avoiding groove in the disassembly process is effectively solved by guiding the mounting sinking table to be separated from the avoiding groove.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Air conditioners include integrated units or split units. Taking the indoor unit as an example, the panel of the indoor unit is fixed to the top cover and the chassis with screws. For aesthetic purposes, a mounting recess is provided on the panel to hide the screws. Correspondingly, to avoid interference with the mounting recess, a clearance groove is provided on the top cover for the mounting recess to be installed. However, during disassembly, the mounting recess interferes with the groove wall, causing the panel to be difficult to remove. During disassembly, auxiliary tools need to be inserted to create a gap to facilitate disassembly. Improper force control may lead to damage to the panel or breakage of internal locking components. The panel is difficult and cumbersome to remove. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose an air conditioner that uses a guide structure to guide the mounting platform away from the clearance groove, effectively solving the problem of difficulty in removing the panel during disassembly due to the mounting platform abutting against the groove wall.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes an air conditioner comprising:

[0005] The panel includes a main board and two side panels disposed on both sides of the main board. The inner surface of each side panel has a mounting recess, and the mounting recess has screw through holes.

[0006] The top cover has an outward-facing clearance groove, and the bottom of the clearance groove has a threaded hole.

[0007] When the panel is installed on the top cover, the mounting countersunk is located in the clearance groove, and the screw through hole corresponds to the threaded hole;

[0008] The front edge of the clearance groove opening is provided with a first guide structure extending inclinedly toward the bottom of the clearance groove, and / or the front edge of the mounting platform is provided with a second guide structure extending inclinedly toward the inner surface of the side plate.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first guide structure includes a first guide surface that extends obliquely from the bottom of the clearance groove toward the opening of the clearance groove in a forward direction.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first guide structure further includes a second guide surface parallel to the bottom of the clearance groove, the second guide surface connecting the first guide surface and the front edge of the clearance groove opening.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first guide structure is configured as a guide rib spaced apart from and parallel to the top cover, the guide rib gradually protruding in the forward direction relative to the bottom of the clearance groove, so as to form the first guide surface at the edge of the guide rib away from the bottom of the clearance groove.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first guide structure is configured as a guide plate intersecting the top cover, one end of the guide plate is connected to the bottom of the clearance groove, and the other end is connected to the front edge of the clearance groove opening, and the surface of the guide plate away from the front corner of the clearance groove forms the first guide surface.

[0013] In one embodiment, a cavity is formed between the guide plate and the front corner of the clearance groove.

[0014] In one embodiment, the back side of the bottom of the clearance groove is provided with a columnar portion, and the threaded hole is formed in the columnar portion.

[0015] In one embodiment, a portion of the columnar portion protrudes from the bottom of the clearance groove.

[0016] In one embodiment, the top cover is further provided with a positioning groove, and a portion of the contour of the mounting platform is fitted into the positioning groove.

[0017] In one embodiment, the air conditioner includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, and a flexible refrigerant pipe connecting the indoor unit and the outdoor unit, with the panel and the top cover disposed on the indoor unit.

[0018] The technical solution of this utility model is to provide a first guide structure in the clearance groove of the top cover and / or a second guide structure in the mounting platform of the panel. The first guide structure and / or the second guide structure play a guiding role. When the panel is disassembled relative to the top cover, the mounting platform can be guided away from the clearance groove by the first guide structure and / or the second guide structure, thereby avoiding contact with the clearance groove, thus solving the problem of difficult panel disassembly, improving disassembly efficiency, and enhancing user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0019] 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.

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the air conditioner provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure between the front panel and the top cover of a central air conditioner;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A structural schematic diagram of the top cover from another perspective;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0025] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure between the panel and the top cover of another embodiment of the air conditioner provided by this utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;

[0027] Figure 8 A partial structural diagram of the top cover of another embodiment of the air conditioner provided by this utility model.

[0028] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0029] 100. Front panel; 110. Main board; 120. Side panel; 121. Mounting countersunk plate; 122. Screw through holes;

[0030] 200. Top cover; 211. Clearance groove; 211a. Groove bottom; 212. Columnar part; 212a. Threaded hole; 213. Positioning groove;

[0031] 300. First guide structure; 310. Guide rib; 311. First guide surface; 312. Second guide surface;

[0032] 320. Guide plate; 313. Cavity;

[0033] 400. Second guiding structure.

[0034] 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

[0035] 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 scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0036] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0037] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions 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 those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0038] This utility model proposes an air conditioner that uses a guide structure to guide the installation platform away from the clearance groove, effectively solving the problem of difficulty in removing the panel during disassembly due to the installation platform abutting against the groove wall.

[0039] Please see Figures 1 to 7 In one embodiment of this utility model, the air conditioner includes a panel 100 and a top cover 200, wherein:

[0040] The panel 100 includes a main board 110 and two side panels 120 disposed on both sides of the main board 110. The inner surface of the side panel 120 is provided with a mounting countersunk 121, and the mounting countersunk 121 is provided with screw through holes 122. Specifically, the mounting countersunk 121 protrudes from the inner surface of the side panel 120 to enhance the structural strength of the panel 100 and to hide the screws, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance of the outer surface of the side panel 120.

[0041] The top cover 200 has an outward-facing clearance groove 211, and the bottom 211a of the clearance groove 211 has a threaded hole 212a. When the panel 100 is installed on the top cover 200, the mounting countersunk 121 is located in the clearance groove 211, and the screw through hole 122 corresponds to the threaded hole 212a, so that screws can be sequentially inserted and locked.

[0042] Without loss of generality, the outer side of the mainboard 110 is considered the front side. In this embodiment, the front edge of the clearance groove 211 opening is provided with a first guide structure 300 extending obliquely toward the bottom 211a of the clearance groove 211. The first guide structure 300 serves as a guide, allowing the mounting platform 121 to disengage from the clearance groove 211 through the guidance of the first guide structure 300 when the panel 100 is being disassembled forward relative to the top cover 200. This avoids contact with the front sidewall of the clearance groove 211, thus solving the problem of difficult panel 100 disassembly, improving disassembly efficiency, and enhancing the user experience.

[0043] However, this design is not limited to this. In some other embodiments, a second guide structure 400 extending obliquely toward the inner surface of the side plate 120 may also be provided at the front edge of the mounting platform 121 (see...). Figure 8 Thus, when the panel 100 is disassembled forward relative to the top cover 200, the mounting platform 121 can also be guided by the second guide structure 400 to disengage from the clearance groove 211, thereby avoiding contact with the front side wall of the clearance groove 211. It can be understood that the second guide structure 400 can have an inclined plane structure or an arc surface structure. In some other embodiments, the first guide structure 300 and the second guide structure 400 can be provided simultaneously, and the joint cooperation of the first guide structure 300 and the second guide structure 400 can be used to make the mounting platform 121 smoothly disengage from the clearance groove 211.

[0044] Reference Figures 2 to 7 Furthermore, the first guide structure 300 includes a first guide surface 311 extending obliquely from the bottom 211a of the clearance groove 211 toward the opening of the clearance groove 211 in a forward direction. The oblique design of the first guide surface 311 allows the panel 100 to move in a direction gradually away from the bottom 211a of the clearance groove 211 during disassembly, thereby avoiding the jamming problem caused by the mounting platform 121 abutting against the front wall of the clearance groove 211, making the disassembly process smoother. Thus, the user only needs to apply a small amount of force to easily disassemble the panel 100. Optionally, the first guide surface 311 can be an oblique plane or an arc surface.

[0045] Furthermore, the first guide structure 300 also includes a second guide surface 312 parallel to the bottom 211a of the clearance groove 211. The second guide surface 312 connects the first guide surface 311 and the front edge of the opening of the clearance groove 211. The design of the second guide surface 312 can effectively connect the first guide surface 311 and the front edge of the opening of the clearance groove 211, so that the mounting platform 121 can pass over the front sidewall of the clearance groove 211, making the disassembly process smooth. However, this design is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the first guide surface 311 can also be directly connected to the front edge of the opening of the clearance groove 211.

[0046] Reference Figures 2 to 5 In one embodiment, the first guide structure 300 is configured as guide ribs 310 spaced apart from and parallel to the top cover 200. The guide ribs 310 gradually protrude from the bottom of the relief groove 211 in the forward direction, forming a first guide surface 311 at the edge of the guide ribs 310 away from the bottom of the relief groove 211. In this embodiment, the formed first guide surface 311 is narrower in the vertical direction, and even tends to be linear. This reduces the contact area between the mounting platform 121 and the first guide surface 311 during disassembly, reduces the sliding friction during disassembly, and makes the disassembly process smoother. To ensure effective cooperation between the guide ribs 310 and the mounting platform 121, the guide ribs 310 are usually located in the middle of the relief groove 121 in the vertical direction.

[0047] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 In another embodiment, the first guide structure 300 is configured as a guide plate 320 intersecting with the top cover 200. One end of the guide plate 320 is connected to the bottom 211a of the clearance groove 211, and the other end is connected to the front edge of the opening of the clearance groove 211. The surface of the guide plate 320 facing away from the front corner of the clearance groove 211 forms a first guide surface 311. In this embodiment, the formed first guide surface 311 is a wide surface in the upward direction, which can ensure that the first guide surface 311 provides a gradually outward sliding guide for the mounting platform 121, ensuring the smoothness of the disassembly process.

[0048] Furthermore, a cavity 313 is formed between the front corners of the guide plate 320 and the clearance groove 211. The cavity 313 can provide a certain deformation space for the guide plate 320, so that the fit between the mounting platform 121 and the guide plate 320 has a certain flexibility, and avoids scratches on the mounting platform 121 and / or the guide plate 320.

[0049] Reference Figure 3In one embodiment of this utility model, the mounting platform 121 is arranged in a "disc" shape, which is convenient to manufacture. However, if it is installed on the top cover 200, it will interfere with the top cover 200, resulting in a gap between the panel 100 and the top cover 200. In addition, it is impossible to determine whether it is installed in place. In a specific solution, the top cover 200 is also provided with a positioning groove 213. Part of the contour of the mounting platform 121 is fitted into the positioning groove 213. In this way, when the mounting platform 121 slides into the positioning groove 213, the mounting platform 121 reaches the corresponding position. The cooperation between the mounting platform 121 and the positioning groove 213 can also play a positioning role, so that the screw through hole 122 corresponds to the threaded hole 212a, and the screw is directly locked.

[0050] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 5 In one embodiment of this utility model, a columnar portion 212 is provided at the bottom 211a of the relief groove 211, and a threaded hole 212a is formed on the columnar portion 212. It is understood that the thickness of the bottom 211a of the relief groove 211 is usually small, making it difficult to meet the requirements for forming the threaded hole 212a. This embodiment provides sufficient thread hole depth for the threaded hole 212a by providing the columnar portion 212, which is beneficial to improving the screw fastening stability. Furthermore, a portion of the columnar portion 212 protrudes from the bottom 211a of the relief groove 211. This allows the threaded hole 212a to be closer to the mounting countersunk head 121, thereby reducing the gap between the threaded hole 212a and the screw through hole 122, reducing the probability of screw misalignment during insertion, and improving the product fastening efficiency.

[0051] Reference Figure 1 In this embodiment, the air conditioner is configured as a split unit, including an indoor unit, an outdoor unit, and a flexible refrigerant pipe connecting the indoor and outdoor units. To facilitate individual installation, the indoor and outdoor units are connected by a flexible refrigerant pipe, and refrigerant is injected into the refrigerant circuit before the equipment leaves the factory. Thus, when a user installs the equipment themselves, they only need to fix the indoor and outdoor units separately, without needing to assemble the refrigerant pipe or add refrigerant, thereby reducing installation difficulty and enabling individual installation. Alternatively, the compressor can be placed in the indoor unit, reducing the weight of the outdoor unit and making it easier for users to move the outdoor unit to a suitable installation location, reducing installation difficulty and labor costs, especially in areas with high labor costs. In this embodiment, the panel 100 and top cover 200 are located on the indoor unit. However, this design is not limited to this; in other embodiments, the air conditioner can also be configured as an integrated unit, such as a portable air conditioner or a window air conditioner, with the panel 100 and top cover 200 located on the body of the portable air conditioner or window air conditioner.

[0052] 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. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The panel includes a main board and two side panels disposed on both sides of the main board. The inner surface of each side panel has a mounting recess, and the mounting recess has screw through holes. The top cover has an outward-facing clearance groove, and the bottom of the clearance groove has a threaded hole. When the panel is installed on the top cover, the mounting countersunk is located in the clearance groove, and the screw through hole corresponds to the threaded hole; The front edge of the clearance groove opening is provided with a first guide structure extending inclinedly toward the bottom of the clearance groove, and / or the front edge of the mounting platform is provided with a second guide structure extending inclinedly toward the inner surface of the side plate.

2. The air conditioner as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first guide structure includes a first guide surface that extends obliquely from the bottom of the clearance groove toward the opening of the clearance groove in a forward direction.

3. The air conditioner as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first guide structure further includes a second guide surface parallel to the bottom of the clearance groove, the second guide surface connecting the first guide surface and the front edge of the clearance groove opening.

4. The air conditioner as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first guide structure is configured as guide ribs spaced apart from and parallel to the top cover. The guide ribs gradually protrude from the bottom of the clearance groove in the forward direction to form the first guide surface at the edge of the guide ribs away from the bottom of the clearance groove.

5. The air conditioner as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first guide structure is configured as a guide plate intersecting with the top cover. One end of the guide plate is connected to the bottom of the clearance groove, and the other end is connected to the front edge of the clearance groove opening. The surface of the guide plate away from the front corner of the clearance groove forms the first guide surface.

6. The air conditioner as described in claim 5, characterized in that, A cavity is formed between the guide plate and the front corner of the clearance groove.

7. The air conditioner as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the clearance groove is provided with a columnar part, and the threaded hole is opened in the columnar part.

8. The air conditioner as described in claim 7, characterized in that, A portion of the columnar part protrudes from the bottom of the clearance groove.

9. The air conditioner as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top cover is also provided with a positioning groove, and a portion of the contour of the mounting platform is fitted into the positioning groove.

10. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The air conditioner includes an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, as well as a flexible refrigerant pipe connecting the indoor unit and the outdoor unit. The panel and the top cover are located on the indoor unit.

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