Air conditioner outdoor unit and air conditioner with same

Abstract

The air conditioner outdoor unit comprises a box body, a middle partition plate is arranged in the box body, the middle partition plate divides the interior of the box body into a wind wheel bin and a compressor bin which are arranged left and right, a first air inlet communicated with the wind wheel bin is formed in the rear side of the box body, and a second air inlet communicated with the compressor bin is formed in the rear side of the box body. A communicating opening for communicating the wind wheel bin with the compressor bin is formed in the middle partition plate; and the electric control assembly is arranged on the front side of the communicating opening, the electric control assembly comprises an electric control box and an electric control piece, at least part of the electric control box is located in the compressor bin and defines a first cavity, the electric control piece is arranged in the first cavity, and at least the rear end of the first cavity is closed so as to separate the communicating opening from the first cavity. According to the air conditioner outdoor unit, the cooling efficiency of the electric control assembly can be improved, the waterproof performance of the electric control assembly is good, and the reliability of the electric control assembly is high.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to an outdoor unit of an air conditioner and an air conditioner having the same. Background Technology

[0002] The electronic control component is an important part of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner. During the operation of the electronic control component, a lot of heat is generated. Therefore, the electronic control component needs to have a high heat dissipation efficiency. Usually, the heat dissipation efficiency of the electronic control component is increased by increasing the ventilation volume of the electronic control component. However, this makes it easier for rainwater to enter the electronic control component with the airflow, affecting the reliability of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner during operation. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides an outdoor unit for an air conditioner, which can improve the cooling efficiency of the electronic control components and has good waterproof performance.

[0004] This utility model also proposes an air conditioner having the above-mentioned outdoor air conditioning unit.

[0005] An outdoor air conditioning unit according to a first aspect of the present invention includes: a housing, wherein a partition is provided inside the housing to separate a fan wheel compartment and a compressor compartment arranged on the left and right sides within the housing; a first air inlet communicating with the fan wheel compartment is formed on the rear side of the housing; and a communication port communicating with the fan wheel compartment and the compressor compartment is formed on the partition; and an electrical control assembly, wherein the electrical control assembly is disposed on the front side of the communication port; the electrical control assembly includes an electrical control box and an electrical control device; at least a portion of the electrical control box is located within the compressor compartment and defines a first cavity; the electrical control device is disposed in the first cavity; and at least the rear end of the first cavity is closed to separate the communication port and the first cavity.

[0006] According to the first aspect of this utility model, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner can increase the ventilation volume of the electronic control component, improve the cooling efficiency of the electronic control component, and the electronic control component has good waterproof performance and high reliability, thereby improving the reliability of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the electrical control box includes an upper box and a lower box, the upper box and the lower box being fastened together to define the first cavity.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the lower box body includes: a bottom plate, a rear plate, a partition plate, and a right side plate. The rear plate, the right side plate, and the partition plate are all arranged on the upper side of the bottom plate. The partition plate and the right side plate are arranged at left and right intervals. The rear plate is connected between the partition plate and the right side plate. The rear plate, the right side plate, the partition plate, and the bottom plate enclose the first cavity that is open at the front.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the electrical control unit further includes: an electrical control board and a power connector disposed on the electrical control board, an extension opening communicating with the first cavity is formed on the lower housing, the power connector is disposed at the extension opening and protrudes from the extension opening of the lower housing.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a portion of the right side plate is recessed toward the partition plate to form a receiving groove, the protrusion extends through the top wall of the receiving groove in the vertical direction, and the lower end of the power connector extends into the receiving groove through the protrusion.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first baffle plate is provided on the side surface of the right side plate that is away from the first cavity. The first baffle plate is arranged on the rear side of the receiving groove and extends in the vertical direction.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the upper end of the first baffle plate is provided with a first folded edge that folds backward, and / or the lower end of the first baffle plate is provided with a second folded edge that folds backward and downward.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a second baffle plate is provided on the side surface of the right side plate that is away from the first cavity. The second baffle plate is arranged on the front side of the receiving groove and extends in the vertical direction.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the upper end of the second baffle plate is provided with a third folded edge that folds forward, and / or the lower end of the second baffle plate is provided with a fourth folded edge that folds forward and downward.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a through hole is formed on the right side plate.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the through hole is provided with a plurality of vertically extending air guide plates, which extend obliquely away from the wind turbine housing in the front-to-back direction.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the lower box body further defines a second cavity with an open bottom. The second cavity is located on the side of the partition portion opposite to the first cavity. Ventilation openings communicating with the second cavity are formed on both the front and rear sides of the lower box body. The electrical control unit includes an electrical control board and a heat sink. The heat sink is connected to the lower side of the electrical control board and is disposed in the second cavity. At least a portion of the second cavity is located in the wind turbine compartment.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the upper edge of the partition plate is recessed downward to form a mounting groove, the electrical control component is disposed in the mounting groove, and the rear surface of the electrical control box and the rear side wall of the mounting groove cooperate to define the communication port.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least a portion of the partition extends obliquely toward the compressor compartment in a front-to-back direction.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a second air inlet is formed on the rear wall of the compressor compartment, and a sound insulation component is also provided in the compressor compartment, the sound insulation component being located above the second air inlet.

[0021] According to some embodiments of this utility model, in the vertical direction, the distance between the sound insulation component and the second air inlet is greater than 0 and less than 50mm.

[0022] An air conditioner according to a second aspect of the present invention includes: the outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to the first aspect of the present invention.

[0023] According to the second aspect of the present invention, by setting the outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to the first aspect of the present invention, the reliability during operation can be improved.

[0024] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of another angle of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner shown;

[0027] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 The cross-sectional view of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner shown in the figure;

[0028] Figure 4 yes Figure 1The exploded view of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner shown in the image;

[0029] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 An exploded view of the enclosure body and electrical control components shown;

[0030] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the electronic control components shown;

[0031] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the electronic control components shown from another angle;

[0032] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the electronic control components shown from another angle;

[0033] Figure 9 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the electronic control components shown from another angle;

[0034] Figure 10 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the electrical control components, heat sink, and electrical control board shown;

[0035] Figure 11 yes Figure 5 The diagram shows the lower box.

[0036] Figure label:

[0037] 1000. Air conditioner outdoor unit;

[0038] 100. Electronic control components;

[0039] 10. Electrical control box; 11. First cavity; 12. Second cavity; 13. Upper box body; 14. Lower box body; 141. Bottom plate; 142. Rear plate; 143. Partition plate; 144. Right side plate; 1441. Receiving groove; 1442. First baffle; 14421. First folded edge; 14422. Second folded edge; 1443. Second baffle; 14431. Third folded edge; 14432. Fourth folded edge; 145. Outlet;

[0040] 20. Electrical control unit;

[0041] 30. Control board; 31. Power connector;

[0042] 40. Radiator;

[0043] 200. Housing; 210. Middle partition; 220. Fan wheel compartment; 230. Compressor compartment; 240. Housing body; 250. Top cover; 260. Front panel; 270. Fan wheel; 280. Mounting slot;

[0044] 300. First air inlet;

[0045] 400, Connecting Port;

[0046] 500. Second air inlet;

[0047] 600. Soundproofing components. Detailed Implementation

[0048] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0049] The following is for reference. Figures 1-11 Description of an outdoor air conditioning unit 1000 according to a first aspect embodiment of the present utility model.

[0050] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the outdoor unit 1000 of the air conditioner according to the first aspect of the present invention includes: a housing 200 and an electronic control assembly 100.

[0051] Specifically, the housing 200 is provided with a central partition 210, which divides the housing 200 into a fan turbine compartment 220 and a compressor compartment 230 arranged on the left and right sides. A first air inlet 300 communicating with the fan turbine compartment 220 is formed on the rear side of the housing 200. A connecting port 400 connecting the fan turbine compartment 220 and the compressor compartment 230 is formed on the central partition 210. An electrical control component 100 is located on the front side of the connecting port 400. The electrical control component 100 includes an electrical control box 10 and an electrical control device 20. At least a part of the electrical control box 10 is located in the compressor compartment 230 and defines a first cavity 11. The electrical control device 20 is located in the first cavity 11. At least the rear end of the first cavity 11 is closed to separate the connecting port 400 and the first cavity 11.

[0052] In other words, it can be the rear end of the first cavity 11 that is closed, or it can be multiple end faces of the first cavity 11, including the rear end.

[0053] The enclosure 200 provides protection for the components inside, enabling the outdoor unit 1000 to operate normally. The enclosure 200 includes a main body 240, a front panel 260, and a top cover 250. The front and top sides of the main body 240 are open, and the front panel 260 and the top cover 250 cover the front and top sides of the main body 240, respectively. A cooling fan 270 is arranged in the fan compartment 220, and a compressor is arranged in the compressor compartment 230. The electrical control 20 is used to control the working status of the components of the outdoor unit 1000.

[0054] During the operation of the outdoor unit 1000 of the air conditioner, the current passing through the control component 20 will generate a lot of heat. When the temperature of the control component 20 is high, it will damage the control component 20 and the wiring inside the control component 100. Therefore, it is necessary to dissipate heat from the control component 100.

[0055] In this embodiment, during the operation of the outdoor unit 1000 of the air conditioner, the cooling fan 270 inside the fan wheel compartment 220 rotates, generating negative pressure within the fan wheel compartment 220. Under the action of negative pressure, external airflow is blown into the fan wheel compartment 220 from the first air inlet 300. A portion of the airflow in the compressor compartment 230 passes through the electronic control component 100 and the partition plate 210 and enters the fan wheel compartment 220. Then, together with the airflow blown in from the first air inlet 300, it flows out from the air outlet of the fan wheel compartment 220 on the front side of the housing 200. As the airflow in the compressor compartment 230 blows over the electronic control component 100, it can carry away some of the heat from the electronic control component 100, thus achieving heat dissipation for the electronic control component 100.

[0056] Meanwhile, a portion of the airflow blown in from the first air inlet 300 can pass through the connecting port 400 on the partition plate 210, pass over the rear end of the electronic control component 100, and enter the compressor compartment 230. During this process, the airflow can carry away some of the heat from the electronic control component 100 and increase the airflow within the compressor compartment 230. This increases the ventilation volume of the electronic control component 100 and improves its cooling efficiency.

[0057] When it is rainy or snowy outside, the airflow from the first air inlet 300 will carry some rainwater as it blows into the impeller compartment 220 and the compressor compartment 230. When the rainwater hits the electrical control 20, it may cause the electrical control 20 to short-circuit.

[0058] In this embodiment, by sealing at least the rear end of the first cavity 11, the control box 10 can block the airflow at least at the rear end as the airflow blows past the rear end of the control box 10. This reduces the probability that the airflow carrying rainwater will blow onto the control component 20, thereby reducing the probability that the control component 20 will short-circuit when exposed to water, improving the waterproof performance of the control component 100, and thus improving the reliability of the outdoor unit 1000 during operation.

[0059] According to the first aspect embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner outdoor unit 1000 can increase the ventilation volume of the electronic control component 100, improve the cooling efficiency of the electronic control component 100, and the electronic control component 100 has good waterproof performance and high reliability. Therefore, the reliability of the air conditioner outdoor unit 1000 can be improved.

[0060] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the electrical control box 10 includes an upper box 13 and a lower box 14, which are interlocked to define a first cavity 11. This allows for easier assembly of components within the electrical control box 10 by first attaching them to either the upper box 13 or the lower box 14, minimizing obstruction. Then, the upper box 13 and lower box 14 are interlocked, positioning the electrical control component 20 within the first cavity 11 between them. This reduces the assembly difficulty of the electrical control assembly 100. Furthermore, during product design, the structure and dimensions of the upper box 13 and lower box 14 can be adjusted to meet various product design needs.

[0061] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown, the lower box 14 includes: a bottom plate 141, a rear plate 142, a partition plate 143, and a right side plate 144. The rear plate 142, the right side plate 144, and the partition plate 143 are all arranged on the upper side of the bottom plate 141. The partition plate 143 and the right side plate 144 are arranged alternately on the left and right sides. The rear plate 142 is connected between the partition plate 143 and the right side plate 144. The rear plate 142, the right side plate 144, the partition plate 143, and the bottom plate 141 enclose a first cavity 11 that is open on the front side.

[0062] The rear panel 142 is a closed panel, and the upper box 13 covers the upper side of the partition 143, the rear panel 142, and the right side panel 144, sealing the upper end of the first cavity 11. As the airflow blows past the electronic control component 100 from the rear, the bottom plate 141, the rear plate 142, the partition 143, and the right side panel 144 can respectively shield the electronic control component 20 from the bottom, rear, and left and right sides. The upper box 13 shields the electronic control component 20 from the upper side. This further reduces the probability of rainwater carried by the airflow hitting the electronic control component 20, thereby further improving the reliability of the electronic control component 100 during operation, and further improving the reliability of the outdoor unit 1000 during operation.

[0063] Meanwhile, the front of the first cavity 11 is open, allowing airflow to enter and exit the electrical control box 10 from the front of the first cavity 11 and exchange heat with the electrical control unit 20, thereby further improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the electrical control unit 20.

[0064] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 8-10 As shown, the electrical control unit 20 also includes an electrical control board 30 and a power connector 31 disposed on the electrical control board 30. The lower housing 14 has an extension opening 145 that communicates with the first cavity 11. The power connector 31 is disposed at the extension opening 145 and protrudes from the extension opening 145 into the lower housing 14.

[0065] The power connector 31 is used to connect to the input power cord, and the control board 30 provides support for the control unit 20 and the power connector 31, and enables electrical connections between the components on the control board 30. The protrusion 145 provides clearance for the power connector 31, allowing the input power cord to connect properly. During product design, the size and position of the protrusion 145 can be adjusted to meet various product design needs.

[0066] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 8 and Figure 11 As shown, a portion of the right side plate 144 is recessed toward the partition plate 143 to form a receiving groove 1441. The protrusion 145 penetrates the top wall of the receiving groove 1441 in the vertical direction, and the lower end of the power connector 31 extends into the receiving groove 1441 through the protrusion 145.

[0067] In this design, at one end of the right side plate 144, the power connector 31 does not extend beyond the surface of the right side plate 144. By providing a receiving groove 1441, the power connector 31 can be positioned during the assembly process, so that the power connector 31 can be quickly assembled into place. After assembly, the receiving groove 1441 can limit the power connector 31, thereby improving the stability of the power connector 31 on the electronic control component 100.

[0068] As the airflow passes over the electronic control component 100 from the rear, the airflow can flow forward along the surface of the right side plate 144. The probability of the airflow hitting the power connector 31 in the receiving groove 1441 is low. This reduces the probability of the airflow carrying water hitting the power connector 31, thereby further improving the reliability of the electronic control component 100 during operation, and further improving the reliability of the outdoor unit 1000 during operation.

[0069] Meanwhile, the electronic control component 100 occupies less space in the left and right directions, which makes it easier to arrange the electronic control component 100 in the housing 200. Furthermore, the recessed part of the right side plate 144 forms a receiving groove 1441. Compared with a receiving component with an independent power connector 31, this can save production materials and reduce production costs.

[0070] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 7-9 As shown, a first baffle plate 1442 is provided on the side surface of the right side plate 144 that is away from the first cavity 11. The first baffle plate 1442 is arranged on the rear side of the receiving groove 1441 and extends in the vertical direction.

[0071] By setting the first baffle plate 1442, the airflow can be blocked as it flows from the rear of the electronic control component 100, causing the airflow to move away from the receiving tank 1441. This further reduces the probability that the airflow will blow onto the power connector 31 in the receiving tank 1441, thereby further reducing the probability that the airflow will carry water and hit the power connector 31, and thus further improving the reliability of the outdoor unit 1000 during operation.

[0072] During the product design process, parameters such as the size of the first baffle plate 1442 or the angle between the first baffle plate 1442 and the right side plate 144 can be adjusted to meet more product design needs.

[0073] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 11 As shown, the upper end of the first water baffle 1442 is provided with a first folded edge 14421 that folds backward, and / or the lower end of the first water baffle 1442 is provided with a second folded edge 14422 that folds backward and downward.

[0074] In other words, it can be that the upper end of the first water baffle 1442 is provided with a first folded edge 14421 that folds backward; or it can be that the lower end of the first water baffle 1442 is provided with a second folded edge 14422 that folds backward and downward; or it can be that the upper end of the first water baffle 1442 is provided with a first folded edge 14421 that folds backward, and the lower end of the first water baffle 1442 is provided with a second folded edge 14422 that folds backward and downward.

[0075] By setting the first folded edge 14421 and the second folded edge 14422, the structural strength of the first baffle plate 1442 can be improved. In this way, while ensuring that the structural strength of the first baffle plate 1442 meets the usage requirements, the thickness of the first baffle plate 1442 can be reduced, thereby reducing material usage and further reducing production costs. In particular, by folding the second folded edge 14422 at the lower end of the first baffle plate 1442 backward and downward, when the airflow carries water and hits the first baffle plate 1442, the water can flow along the first baffle plate 1442 and the second folded edge 14422 in a direction away from the receiving tank 1441, thereby further reducing the probability of water hitting the power connector 31, and thus further improving the reliability of the outdoor unit 1000 during operation.

[0076] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figures 7-9 As shown, a second baffle plate 1443 is provided on the surface of the right side plate 144 facing away from the first cavity 11. The second baffle plate 1443 is arranged on the front side of the receiving groove 1441 and extends in the vertical direction. It can be understood that during the flow of air in the compressor compartment 230, when the airflow hits some components, the flow direction of the airflow will change, and the airflow will affect each other and generate turbulence. Thus, some airflow may blow from the front side of the receiving groove 1441 towards the receiving groove 1441. By setting the second baffle plate 1443, the second baffle plate 1443 can block the airflow on the front side of the receiving groove 1441, so that the airflow on the front side of the receiving groove 1441 is away from the receiving groove 1441, thereby further reducing the probability of the airflow carrying water hitting the power connector 31, and further improving the reliability of the outdoor unit 1000 during operation.

[0077] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 11 As shown, the upper end of the second baffle plate 1443 is provided with a third folded edge 14431 that folds forward, and / or the lower end of the second baffle plate 1443 is provided with a fourth folded edge 14432 that folds forward and downward.

[0078] In other words, it can be that the upper end of the second baffle plate 1443 is provided with a third folded edge 14431 that folds forward; or it can be that the lower end of the second baffle plate 1443 is provided with a fourth folded edge 14432 that folds forward and downward; or it can be that the upper end of the second baffle plate 1443 is provided with a third folded edge 14431 that folds forward, and the lower end of the second baffle plate 1443 is provided with a fourth folded edge 14432 that folds forward and downward.

[0079] By setting the third fold 14431 and the fourth fold 14432, the structural strength of the second baffle 1443 can be improved. In this way, while ensuring that the structural strength of the second baffle 1443 meets the usage requirements, the thickness of the second baffle 1443 can be reduced, thereby reducing material usage and further reducing production costs. In particular, by folding the fourth fold 14432 at the lower end of the second baffle 1443 forward and downward, when the airflow carries water onto the second baffle 1443, the water can flow along the second baffle 1443 and the fourth fold 14432 in a direction away from the receiving groove 1441, thereby further reducing the probability of water hitting the power connector 31, and thus further improving the reliability of the outdoor unit 1000 during operation.

[0080] In some embodiments of this utility model, a through hole is formed on the right side plate 144. It is understood that the right side plate 144 is relatively far from the partition plate 210 and the connecting port 400. During the forward flow of air from the rear of the electronic control assembly 100, the airflow speed is slower when it reaches the right side plate 144, and most of the water carried in the airflow is blocked by the rear plate 142. By providing a through hole in the right side plate 144, the air intake in the first cavity 11 can be increased, thereby further improving the heat dissipation efficiency of the electronic control assembly 100. Furthermore, the probability of water being blown into the first cavity 11 through the through hole in the right side plate 144 is low.

[0081] In some embodiments of this utility model, multiple vertically extending air guide plates are provided at the through hole. In the front-to-back direction, the air guide plates extend obliquely away from the impeller compartment 220. Thus, when the airflow blowing from back to front hits the air guide plate on the surface of the right side plate 144, the air guide plate can guide the airflow away from the through hole. The airflow blowing from the rear will not directly blow into the through hole. It can be understood that after the airflow blowing from the rear undergoes multiple reflections in the compressor compartment 230, the water in the airflow will gradually decrease. In this way, the probability of the airflow guided into the first cavity 11 from other directions carrying water is low, thereby further improving the reliability of the electronic control component 100 during operation, and further improving the reliability of the outdoor unit 1000 during operation.

[0082] Preferably, the through hole is located on the rear side of the first water baffle 1442.

[0083] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 9 and Figure 11As shown, the lower box 14 also defines a second cavity 12 with an open bottom. The second cavity 12 is located on the side of the partition portion 143 away from the first cavity 11. Ventilation openings communicating with the second cavity 12 are formed on both the front and rear sides of the lower box 14. The electrical control unit 20 includes an electrical control board 30 and a heat sink 40. The heat sink 40 is connected to the lower side of the electrical control board 30 and is disposed in the second cavity 12. At least a portion of the second cavity 12 is located in the wind turbine compartment 220.

[0084] In other words, either part of the second cavity 12 can be located in the wind turbine housing 220, or the entire second cavity 12 can be located in the wind turbine housing 220.

[0085] During the operation of the electronic control component 100, the heat on the electronic control unit 20 and the electronic control board 30 can be transferred to the heat sink 40. It is understood that the heat sink 40 has a high efficiency in transferring heat to the outside. By placing the heat sink 40 in the second cavity 12, and at least a part of the second cavity 12 in the fan wheel compartment 220, during the operation of the outdoor unit 1000, the airflow blown in from the rear first air inlet 300 can pass over the heat sink 40 and carry away the heat on the heat sink 40. Thus, the heat dissipation efficiency of the electronic control component 100 can be further improved, and the reliability of the outdoor unit 1000 during operation can be further improved.

[0086] The bottom of the second cavity 12 is open, and ventilation openings are formed on the front and rear sides, which can increase the ventilation volume of the radiator 40 and allow airflow to pass through the radiator 40 more quickly, thereby improving the heat exchange efficiency between the airflow and the radiator 40.

[0087] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the upper edge of the partition plate 210 is recessed downward to form a mounting groove 280. The electrical control component 100 is disposed in the mounting groove 280. The rear surface of the electrical control box 10 and the rear wall of the mounting groove 280 cooperate to define a communication port 400.

[0088] After the electronic control component 100 is assembled into the mounting slot 280, the radiator 40 is located in the fan wheel compartment 220, and the electronic control component 20 is located in the compressor compartment 230. During the operation of the outdoor unit 1000, the airflow entering through the first air inlet 300 can blow over the radiator 40 and carry away some of the heat on the radiator 40. At the same time, some airflow can blow over the rear surface of the electronic control box 10 and blow into the compressor compartment 230 through the connecting port 400.

[0089] Therefore, the assembly structure of the electronic control component 100 on the partition plate 210 is relatively simple, which can reduce the difficulty of product design and production. Furthermore, the mounting groove 280 is located on the upper edge of the partition plate 210, and the electronic control component 100 is also located on the upper part of the housing 200, that is, the electronic control component 100 is located above the impeller 270. In this way, as the airflow generated by the impeller 270 flows upward toward the electronic control component 100, some water will fall downward under the action of gravity, thereby reducing the moisture content in the airflow blown into the compressor compartment 230 from the connection port 400 during rainy or snowy weather, and further improving the reliability of the outdoor unit 1000 during operation.

[0090] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 5 As shown, at least a portion of the partition 210 extends obliquely toward the compressor compartment 230 in the front-to-back direction. That is, either a portion of the partition 210 may extend obliquely toward the compressor compartment 230, or the entire partition 210 may extend obliquely toward the compressor compartment 230.

[0091] Therefore, in the front-back direction, part of the outer wall of the first cavity 11 can be opposite to the first air inlet 300 through the connecting port 400. Part of the airflow blown in from the first air inlet 300 can be directly blown onto part of the outer wall of the first cavity 11. The airflow passes through the rear end face of the electronic control box 10 at a faster speed and the amount of air flowing into the compressor compartment 230 is larger. In this way, the heat dissipation efficiency of the electronic control component 100 can be further improved.

[0092] In some embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a second air inlet 500 is formed on the rear wall of the compressor compartment 230. A sound insulation component 600 is also provided in the compressor compartment 230, located above the second air inlet 500. During the operation of the outdoor unit 1000, the fan wheel 270 in the fan wheel compartment 220 rotates and generates negative pressure. External airflow enters the compressor compartment 230 through the second air inlet 500, then enters the electrical control box 10, passes through the electrical control box 10 and the partition 210, and enters the fan wheel compartment 220. Under the action of the fan wheel 270, it is blown forward, thereby achieving cooling of the electrical control components 100.

[0093] The compressor generates significant noise during operation. By installing a sound insulation component 600, some of the noise generated by the compressor and other components of the outdoor unit 1000 can be absorbed. Since the sound insulation component 600 is positioned above the second air inlet 500, the airflow entering through the second air inlet 500 will not directly blow onto the sound insulation component 600, reducing the impact of airflow on the sound insulation component 600 and reducing the amount of rain and snow hitting the sound insulation component 600, thereby extending the service life of the sound insulation component 600.

[0094] In some embodiments of this utility model, the distance h between the sound insulation component 600 and the second air inlet 500 in the vertical direction is greater than 0 and less than 50 mm. For example, the distance h between the sound insulation component 600 and the second air inlet 500 can be 1 mm, 5 mm, 8 mm, 12 mm, 37 mm, 46 mm, or 50 mm. During the product design process, the distance h between the sound insulation component 600 and the second air inlet 500 can be adjusted to meet more product design needs.

[0095] An air conditioner according to a second aspect of the present invention includes: the outdoor unit 1000 of the air conditioner according to the first aspect of the present invention.

[0096] According to the second aspect embodiment of the present invention, by providing the outdoor unit 1000 of the air conditioner according to the first aspect embodiment of the present invention, the reliability of the air conditioner during operation can be improved.

[0097] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0098] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0099] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between 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.

[0100] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0101] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An outdoor unit for an air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The housing has a central partition that separates the wind turbine compartment and the compressor compartment into left and right side compartments. A first air inlet communicating with the wind turbine compartment is formed on the rear side of the housing. A communication port communicating with the wind turbine compartment and the compressor compartment is formed on the central partition. An electronic control assembly is disposed on the front side of the communication port. The electronic control assembly includes an electronic control box and an electronic control device. At least a portion of the electronic control box is located within the compressor compartment and defines a first cavity. The electronic control device is disposed in the first cavity. At least the rear end of the first cavity is closed to separate the communication port from the first cavity.

2. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrical control box includes an upper box and a lower box, which are fastened together to define the first cavity.

3. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower box body includes a bottom plate, a rear plate, a partition plate, and a right side plate. The rear plate, the right side plate, and the partition plate are all arranged on the upper side of the bottom plate. The partition plate and the right side plate are arranged at intervals. The rear plate is connected between the partition plate and the right side plate. The rear plate, the right side plate, the partition plate, and the bottom plate enclose the first cavity that is open at the front.

4. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The electrical control system further includes: an electrical control board and a power connector disposed on the electrical control board. The lower housing has an opening that communicates with the first cavity. The power connector is located at the opening and protrudes from the lower housing.

5. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 4, characterized in that, A portion of the right side plate is recessed toward the partition to form a receiving groove. The protrusion extends through the top wall of the receiving groove in the vertical direction, and the lower end of the power connector extends into the receiving groove through the protrusion.

6. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, A first baffle plate is provided on the side surface of the right side plate that is away from the first cavity. The first baffle plate is arranged on the rear side of the receiving groove and extends in the vertical direction.

7. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The upper end of the first baffle plate is provided with a first folded edge that folds backward, and / or the lower end of the first baffle plate is provided with a second folded edge that folds backward and downward.

8. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, A second baffle plate is provided on the side surface of the right side plate that is away from the first cavity. The second baffle plate is arranged on the front side of the receiving groove and extends in the vertical direction.

9. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The upper end of the second baffle plate is provided with a third folded edge that folds forward, and / or the lower end of the second baffle plate is provided with a fourth folded edge that folds forward and downward.

10. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, A through hole is formed on the right side plate.

11. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 10, characterized in that, The through hole is provided with multiple vertically extending air guide plates, which extend at an angle away from the wind turbine housing in the front-to-back direction.

12. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lower housing also defines a second cavity with an open bottom. The second cavity is located on the side of the partition portion opposite to the first cavity. Ventilation openings communicating with the second cavity are formed on both the front and rear sides of the lower housing. The electrical control unit includes an electrical control board and a heat sink, the heat sink being connected to the lower side of the electrical control board, the heat sink being disposed in the second cavity, and at least a portion of the second cavity being located in the wind turbine compartment.

13. The outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, The upper edge of the partition plate is recessed downward to form a mounting groove, the electrical control component is disposed in the mounting groove, and the rear surface of the electrical control box and the rear side wall of the mounting groove cooperate to define the communication port.

14. The outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, In a front-to-back direction, at least a portion of the partition extends obliquely toward the compressor compartment.

15. The outdoor unit of an air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-12, characterized in that, A second air inlet is formed on the rear wall of the compressor compartment, and a sound insulation component is also provided in the compressor compartment, which is located above the second air inlet.

16. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 15, characterized in that, In the vertical direction, the distance between the sound insulation component and the second air inlet is greater than 0 and less than 50mm.

17. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to any one of claims 1-16.

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