Air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioning, and discloses an air conditioner. The air conditioner comprises a shell defining a containing cavity with an air opening; the ventilation grille is detachably arranged at the air opening, and the ventilation grille comprises a first end part and a second end part; wherein one of the first end part and the second end part of the ventilation grid is connected with the shell in a clamping manner, and the other one of the first end part and the second end part of the ventilation grid is connected with the shell in a magnetic attraction manner. The convenience of dismounting the ventilation grille is improved, screws do not need to be dismounted one by one, the maintenance efficiency is improved, and the maintenance cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air conditioning technology, for example, to an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, air conditioners typically have ventilation grilles installed at their air inlets or outlets. These grilles effectively block large particles of impurities in the airflow, such as dust, willow catkins, fallen leaves, and insects. Furthermore, when the ventilation grille is located at the air inlet, it also prevents these impurities from entering the air conditioner's interior, avoiding duct blockage, poor heat dissipation, and even damage to critical components such as the fan and compressor.

[0003] In related technologies, ventilation grilles are usually fixed in place, for example, by using fasteners such as screws to fix them to the housing of the air conditioner.

[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, at least the following problems were found in the related art:

[0005] In related technologies, while screws and other methods of connection can ensure the stability of ventilation grilles, they have some shortcomings in practical use. The disassembly process for fixed-installation ventilation grilles is cumbersome when cleaning or replacing them, requiring tools to remove each screw individually. This not only increases maintenance costs for users but also reduces maintenance efficiency.

[0006] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0007] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0008] This disclosure provides an air conditioner that improves the ease of removing the ventilation grille, reduces maintenance costs, and increases maintenance efficiency.

[0009] This disclosure provides an air conditioner, which includes: a housing defining a receiving cavity with an air vent; and a ventilation grille detachably disposed at the air vent, the ventilation grille including a first end and a second end; wherein one of the first end and the second end of the ventilation grille is snapped into the housing, and the other of the first end and the second end of the ventilation grille is magnetically connected to the housing.

[0010] Optionally, one of the first and second ends of the ventilation grille is configured with a protrusion and a groove, and the housing is configured with the other of a protrusion and a groove. The protrusion and the groove are adapted to each other. When the protrusion is located in the groove, the ventilation grille is engaged with the housing.

[0011] Optionally, the groove wall of the card slot includes two elastic locking arms arranged opposite each other. The inner wall surface of the elastic locking arms is provided with a limiting part, and the outer wall surface of the card protrusion is provided with a limiting mating part. When the card protrusion moves toward the card slot, the two elastic locking arms move in opposite directions so that the card protrusion can be inserted into the card slot. After the card protrusion is inserted into the card slot, the two elastic locking arms move toward each other, and the limiting part and the limiting mating part cooperate to prevent the card protrusion from leaving the card slot.

[0012] Optionally, the inner wall of the elastic snap-fit ​​arm protrudes into the slot to form a protrusion, the outer wall of the protrusion is constructed with a groove, the limiting part includes the protrusion, the limiting mating part includes the groove, and when the limiting part and the limiting mating part are engaged, the protrusion is located in the groove.

[0013] Optionally, a magnetic element is provided on the side of the first end and the second end of the ventilation grille facing the air inlet, and a magnetic mating element is provided on the side of the housing facing the ventilation grille. When the magnetic element and the magnetic mating element are attracted to each other, the ventilation grille and the housing are magnetically connected.

[0014] Optionally, the air vent includes an air inlet, and the air conditioner also includes a sterilization device disposed in the receiving cavity and corresponding to the air inlet, for sterilizing the airflow flowing in through the air inlet.

[0015] Optionally, the housing includes a ventilation panel and a bottom wall, the ventilation panel being connected to one end of the bottom wall and extending upward, and an air inlet being located on the ventilation panel and at its lower part; wherein, the sterilization device is detachably connected to the bottom plate; and / or, a portion of the bottom plate protrudes upward to form a mounting protrusion, and the sterilization device is located on the mounting protrusion.

[0016] Optionally, the air conditioner further includes: a fan located within the housing cavity and corresponding to the air inlet, the fan being able to drive the airflow from the air inlet to the air outlet after passing through the fan; wherein, a sterilization device is disposed between the fan and the air inlet.

[0017] Optionally, the ventilation panel is also provided with an air outlet located above the air inlet. The air conditioner also includes an evaporator located above the fan and corresponding to the air outlet. The fan can drive the airflow flowing in from the air inlet to flow through the sterilization device, the fan and the evaporator in sequence before flowing out from the air outlet.

[0018] Optionally, the ventilation grille may also have handles at opposite ends for easy gripping; and / or, the air conditioner may be an integrated air conditioner.

[0019] The air conditioner provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0020] In this embodiment of the air conditioner, the first and second ends of the ventilation grille are connected by snap-fit ​​and magnetic attraction, respectively. This dual connection method effectively enhances the connection stability between the ventilation grille and the housing. Snap-fit ​​provides strong mechanical fixing force, while magnetic attraction increases the connection's firmness to a certain extent, making the ventilation grille less prone to loosening or falling off during air conditioner operation. Furthermore, when disassembling the ventilation grille, the magnetically connected end can be directly separated by external force, allowing the ventilation grille to move relative to the air vent and facilitating the release of the snap-fit ​​restriction. This improves the convenience of ventilation grille disassembly, eliminating the need to remove each screw individually, thus increasing maintenance efficiency and reducing maintenance costs.

[0021] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0022] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of another air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram of part B in the middle section;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of a ventilation grille provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure from one perspective;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of a ventilation grille provided in an embodiment of this disclosure from another perspective;

[0030] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of an air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0031] Figure label:

[0032] 10. Housing; 101. Receiving cavity; 102. Ventilation panel; 1021. Air outlet; 103. Air inlet; 104. Air outlet; 105. Slot; 106. Flexible locking arm; 107. Limiting part; 108. Magnetic component; 109. Base plate; 1091. Mounting protrusion; 20. Ventilation grille; 201. Locking protrusion; 202. Limiting mating part; 204. Handle position; 30. Sterilization device; 40. Partition; 401. First zone; 402. Fan; 403. Evaporator; 404. Second zone; 405. Compressor; 406. Condenser. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0034] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for describing embodiments of this disclosure herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0035] In this disclosure, the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "middle," "outer," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for better description of the embodiments of this disclosure and their implementations, and are not intended to limit the indicated devices, elements, or components to having a specific orientation, or to require them to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Furthermore, some of the aforementioned terms may be used to indicate other meanings besides orientation or positional relationship; for example, the term "upper" may in some cases indicate a dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] Furthermore, the terms "set up," "connect," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0038] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0039] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0040] Combination Figures 1 to 8 As shown, this embodiment of the disclosure provides an air conditioner, which includes a housing 10 that defines a receiving cavity 101 having an air vent 1021. Figures 2 to 6 As shown, the air conditioner also includes a ventilation grille 20, which is detachably disposed on the air outlet 1021. The ventilation grille 20 includes a first end and a second end; wherein, one of the first end and the second end of the ventilation grille 20 is snapped into the housing 10, and the other of the first end and the second end of the ventilation grille 20 is magnetically connected to the housing 10.

[0041] In this embodiment, a ventilation grille 20 is provided at the air vent 1021, which filters the airflow entering through the air vent 1021. One of the first and second ends of the ventilation grille 20 is snapped into the housing 10, thereby improving the connection stability between the ventilation grille 20 and the housing 10. The other of the first and second ends of the ventilation grille 20 is magnetically connected to the housing 10, thereby increasing the number of connected ends of the ventilation grille 20 and the housing 10, further improving the connection stability. Moreover, the magnetic connection is simple to operate and will not interfere with other connection methods. When it is necessary to disassemble the ventilation grille 20, one end of the magnetic connection can be separated first, so that the ventilation grille 20 can move relatively, thereby facilitating the disassembly of the snap-fit ​​connection, improving the convenience of disassembly, reducing maintenance costs, and improving maintenance efficiency.

[0042] Optionally, the first end and the second end are arranged opposite to each other. In this way, when the first end and the second end are respectively connected to the housing 10, interference can be reduced, the range of motion can be increased, and thus the connection convenience can be improved.

[0043] Optionally, the first end and the second end are arranged opposite each other along the vertical direction of the ventilation grille 20, that is, one of the first end and the second end is the upper end, and the other of the first end and the second end is the lower end. In this way, when the length of the ventilation grille 20 in the left-right direction is large or the air outlet 1021 is located at a lower position for easy operation, the two ends in the upper-lower direction are connected, which facilitates operation and will not cause the ventilation grille 20 to deform.

[0044] Optionally, the first and second ends are arranged along the left-right direction of the ventilation grille 20. This allows for connection in the left-right direction when the air vent 1021 is positioned high, and also facilitates operation.

[0045] Optionally, the upper end of the ventilation grille 20 is snapped into the housing 10, and the lower end of the ventilation grille 20 is magnetically connected to the housing 10. This makes the upper end of the ventilation grille 20 more securely connected, preventing the ventilation grille 20 from separating from the housing 10 under the influence of gravity or wind, thus improving the stability of the connection.

[0046] Optionally, one of the first and second ends of the ventilation grille 20 is configured with a protrusion 201 and a groove 105, and the housing 10 is configured with the other of the protrusion 201 and groove 105. The protrusion 201 is adapted to the groove 105. When the protrusion 201 is located in the groove 105, the ventilation grille 20 is engaged with the housing 10.

[0047] In this embodiment, the ventilation grille 20 and the housing 10 are engaged by a snap-fit ​​protrusion 201 and a snap-fit ​​groove 105. This makes the snap-fit ​​protrusion 201 and the snap-fit ​​groove 105 easy to process, simple to operate, and easy to connect and operate.

[0048] Optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the groove wall of the card slot 105 includes two elastic locking arms 106 arranged opposite each other. The inner wall surface of the elastic locking arms 106 is constructed with a limiting part 107, and the outer wall surface of the card protrusion 201 is constructed with a limiting engagement part 202. When the card protrusion 201 moves toward the card slot 105, the two elastic locking arms 106 move in opposite directions so that the card protrusion 201 can be inserted into the card slot 105. After the card protrusion 201 is inserted into the card slot 105, the two elastic locking arms 106 move toward each other, and the limiting part 107 engages with the limiting engagement part 202 to prevent the card protrusion 201 from disengaging from the card slot 105.

[0049] In this embodiment, two elastic locking arms 106 are arranged opposite each other, thus defining a locking groove 105 between the two elastic locking arms 106. The elastic locking arms 106 are elastic and deformable. Therefore, when the locking protrusion 201 moves toward the locking groove 105, the two elastic locking arms 106 move in opposite directions under the action of the locking protrusion 201, so that the locking protrusion 201 can be inserted into the locking groove 105. After the locking protrusion 201 is inserted into the locking groove 105, the two elastic locking arms 106 move toward each other, and the limiting fitting part 202 on the outer wall of the locking protrusion 201 and the limiting part 107 of the elastic locking arm 106 limit each other, thus preventing the locking protrusion 201 from disengaging from the locking groove 105. This achieves the locking of the locking protrusion 201 and the locking groove 105. The setting of the limiting part 107 and the limiting mating part 202 not only realizes the connection between the latching protrusion 201 and the latching groove 105, but also improves the connection stability between the latching protrusion 201 and the latching groove 105. This can prevent the latching protrusion 201 from being disengaged from the latching groove 105 due to vibration during transportation and use, thus ensuring the installation stability of the ventilation grille 20. When it is necessary to disassemble the ventilation grille 20, force is applied to the two elastic latching arms 106 to make the two elastic latching arms 106 move in opposite directions. This can drive the limiting part 107 to disengage from the limiting mating part 202, thereby increasing the opening area of ​​the latching groove 105. The latching protrusion 201 can then disengage from the latching groove 105, thereby realizing the disassembly of the ventilation grille 20 from the housing 10.

[0050] Optionally, the inner wall of the elastic snap-fit ​​arm 106 protrudes into the slot 105 to form a protrusion, the outer wall of the free end of the snap-fit ​​protrusion 201 is constructed with a groove, the limiting part 107 includes a protrusion, the limiting mating part 202 includes a groove, and when the limiting part 107 and the limiting mating part 202 are engaged, the protrusion is located in the groove.

[0051] In this embodiment, the inner wall of the elastic snap-fit ​​arm 106 forms a protrusion, and the outer wall of the snap-fit ​​groove 105 forms a groove. When the snap-fit ​​protrusion 201 is inserted into the snap-fit ​​groove 105, the protrusion is located in the groove. This can prevent the snap-fit ​​protrusion 201 from detaching from the snap-fit ​​groove 105, improve the connection stability between the snap-fit ​​protrusion 201 and the snap-fit ​​groove 105, and prevent the snap-fit ​​protrusion 201 from detaching from the snap-fit ​​groove 105 on its own during transportation and use.

[0052] Optionally, there are multiple slots 105, which are arranged sequentially at intervals along the length of one of the first and second ends of the ventilation grille 20. The number of protrusions 201 is the same as the number of slots 105 and corresponds one-to-one. This enables multi-point connection and improves connection stability.

[0053] Optionally, when the ventilation grille 20 is provided with a latching protrusion 201 and the housing 10 is provided with a latching groove 105, one end of the air outlet 1021 is provided with a through hole, and one end of each of the two elastic latching arms 106 is connected to the two side walls opposite to the through hole. In this way, the two elastic latching arms 106 can define the latching groove 105, and the two elastic latching arms 106 can deform so that the latching protrusion 201 can be inserted into or removed from the latching groove 105.

[0054] Optionally, the resilient locking arm 106 includes a connecting section, a bending section, and a clamping section connected in sequence. One end of the connecting section is connected to the housing 10 and extends from the housing 10 in a direction away from the receiving cavity 101. The bending section connects the other end of the connecting section and one end of the clamping section, with the bent opening of the bending section facing the receiving cavity 101. The clamping section extends from the bending section into the receiving cavity 101, thus the clamping sections of the two resilient locking arms 106 enclose the locking groove 105. When the two resilient locking arms 106 move towards each other, the clamping sections of the two resilient locking arms 106 move towards each other; when the two resilient locking arms 106 move away from each other, the clamping sections of the two resilient locking arms 106 move away from each other. Furthermore, the arrangement of the connecting section and the bending section ensures that the clamping section has a certain distance from the side wall of the through hole, so as to ensure that the clamping section has sufficient movement space and facilitates the movement of the two clamping sections.

[0055] Optionally, when it is necessary to remove the ventilation grille 20, force is applied to the wall surface of the two curved sections away from the slot 105, so that the curved sections corresponding to the two elastic locking arms 106 move towards each other, which can drive the other ends of the two clamping sections to move away from each other, thereby increasing the opening area of ​​the slot 105, and thus allowing the locking protrusion 201 to disengage from the slot 105.

[0056] Optionally, the wall surface of the clamping section facing the slot 105 is configured with a limiting part 107.

[0057] Optionally, the wall portion of the clamping section facing the slot 105 protrudes into the slot 105 to form a protrusion.

[0058] Optionally, such as Figure 6 As shown, a magnetic element 108 is provided on the side of the first end and the other end of the ventilation grille 20 facing the air inlet 103, and a magnetic mating element is provided on the side of the housing 10 facing the ventilation grille 20. When the magnetic element 108 and the magnetic mating element are attracted to each other, the ventilation grille 20 and the housing 10 are magnetically connected.

[0059] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the ventilation grille 20 and the housing 10 are respectively provided with a magnetic element 108 and a magnetic mating element. When the ventilation grille 20 is close to the air outlet 1021, the magnetic element 108 and the magnetic mating element attract each other, thereby enabling the connection between the ventilation grille 20 and the housing 10.

[0060] Optionally, both the magnetic component 108 and the magnetic mating component are magnets, or one of the magnetic component 108 and the magnetic mating component is a magnet and the other of the magnetic component 108 and the magnetic mating component is a metal. Materials capable of achieving magnetic adsorption are all optional embodiments of this application.

[0061] Optionally, when the housing 10 or the ventilation grille 20 is made of metal, the magnetic mating part can be the housing 10 itself or the ventilation grille 20 itself, so that the magnetic part 108 can be directly magnetically attracted to the housing 10 or the ventilation grille 20.

[0062] Optionally, one of the first and second ends of the ventilation grille 20 is provided with one or more magnetic elements 108. When there are multiple magnetic elements 108, they are arranged sequentially at intervals along the length direction of the other of the first and second ends of the ventilation grille 20. The number of magnetic mating parts is the same as that of the magnetic elements 108 and they correspond one-to-one. This can improve the connection position and further improve the stability of the connection.

[0063] Optionally, such as Figure 2 As shown, the air vent 1021 includes an air inlet 103, and the air conditioner also includes a sterilization device 30. The sterilization device 30 is disposed in the receiving cavity 101 and corresponds to the air inlet 103, and is used to sterilize the airflow flowing into the air inlet 103.

[0064] In this embodiment, when the air vent 1021 includes an air inlet 103, the ventilation grille 20 serves as an air inlet grille. This filters the airflow flowing into the receiving cavity 101, preventing larger impurities such as dust and leaves from entering the air conditioner. Simultaneously, a sterilization device 30 is installed within the receiving cavity 101, corresponding to the air inlet 103. This allows the airflow entering through the air inlet 103 to be further sterilized by the sterilization device 30 before flowing through other components, ultimately purifying the airflow exiting the air outlet 104 and ensuring user health and a superior user experience.

[0065] It can be understood that vent 1021 can also be vent 104.

[0066] Optionally, the housing 10 includes a ventilation panel 102 and a bottom wall. The ventilation panel 102 is connected to one end of the bottom wall and extends upward. An air inlet 103 is provided on the ventilation panel 102 and located at the lower part of the ventilation panel 102. The sterilization device 30 is detachably connected to the bottom plate 109. And / or, a portion of the bottom plate 109 protrudes upward to form a mounting protrusion 1091, and the sterilization device 30 is provided on the mounting protrusion 1091.

[0067] In this embodiment, the air inlet 103 is positioned lower, and the sterilization device 30 is mounted on the base plate 109. This facilitates both the fixing and installation of the sterilization device 30 and its alignment with the air inlet 103. The sterilization device 30 is detachably connected to the base plate 109, which facilitates the inspection and replacement of the sterilization device 30. The base plate 109 has a mounting protrusion 1091, which increases the space at the bottom of the mounting protrusion 1091, making it easier to install and fix the sterilization device 30.

[0068] Optionally, the base plate 109 and the sterilization device 30 are connected by screws. The connection can be achieved by the screws passing through the screw holes of the base plate 109 and the sterilization device 30. This makes it easy for the screws to pass through the base plate 109 and also makes it easy to operate and tighten the screws.

[0069] Optionally, the sterilization device 30 is provided with a connecting plate, which is detachably connected to the base plate 109 to realize the connection between the sterilization device 30 and the base plate 109.

[0070] Optionally, the sterilization device 30 is screwed to the base plate 109. The connecting plate has a first screw hole, and the base plate 109 has a second screw hole. The screw passes through the first screw hole and the second screw hole to connect the base plate 109 and the sterilization device 30.

[0071] Optionally, the air vent 1021 includes an air inlet 103, and when the air inlet 103 is located at the lower part of the ventilation panel 102, the upper end of the ventilation grille 20 is engaged with the housing 10 at the upper end of the air inlet 103, and the lower end of the ventilation grille 20 is magnetically attracted to the housing 10 at the lower end of the air inlet 103.

[0072] Optionally, the lower end of the ventilation grille 20 is magnetically attracted to the front wall surface of the base plate 109.

[0073] Optionally, the lower end of the ventilation grille 20 is provided with a magnetic attracting component, and the front wall surface of the base plate 109 is a magnetically engaging component, so that the lower end of the ventilation grille 20 and the front wall surface of the base plate 109 can be magnetically attracted together.

[0074] Optionally, such as Figure 8 As shown, the air conditioner also includes a fan 402, which is located in the receiving cavity 101 and corresponds to the air inlet 103. The fan 402 can drive the airflow from the air inlet 103 to flow through the fan 402 and then to the air outlet 104. The sterilization device 30 is located between the fan 402 and the air inlet 103.

[0075] In this embodiment, the sterilization device 30 is located between the fan 402 and the air inlet 103. In this way, the airflow flowing into the air inlet 103 is sterilized by the sterilization device 30 before flowing into the fan 402, which avoids the accumulation of dust or bacteria in the fan 402 and ensures the working efficiency of the fan 402.

[0076] Optionally, the ventilation panel 102 is also provided with an air outlet 104, which is located above the air inlet 103. The air conditioner also includes an evaporator 403, which is located above the fan 402 and corresponds to the air outlet 104. The fan 402 can drive the airflow flowing in from the air inlet 103 to flow through the sterilization device 30, the fan 402 and the evaporator 403 in sequence before flowing out from the air outlet 104.

[0077] In this embodiment, the air outlet 104 is located above the air inlet 103, allowing the airflow from the outlet 104 to move upwards, thus improving the airflow range and cooling effect. The evaporator 403 corresponds to the air outlet 104, and the fan 402 corresponds to the air inlet 103. This allows the airflow passing through the evaporator 403 to quickly exit from the air outlet 104, reducing the flow path and preventing the airflow from having an excessively long flow path through the evaporator 403, which could affect the outlet temperature.

[0078] Optionally, the air outlet 104 is located above the ventilation panel 102, so that the air conditioner has air intake and exhaust on the same side. When installing the air conditioner, only the ventilation panel 102 needs to face the outside, which is convenient for air intake and exhaust. The other side walls can be installed in cabinets or walls, which improves the convenience and flexibility of installation.

[0079] Optionally, the ventilation grille 20 may also have handles 204 at opposite ends to facilitate gripping the ventilation grille 20.

[0080] In this embodiment of the present disclosure, the ventilation grille 20 is provided with handle positions 204 at opposite ends, which makes it convenient for the user to insert their hand or tool into the ventilation grille 20 to grasp the ventilation grille 20, thereby facilitating the disassembly and installation of the ventilation grille 20.

[0081] Optionally, the ventilation grille 20 includes a third end and a fourth end, the third end being connected between one end of the first end and one end of the second end, and the fourth end being connected between the other end of the first end and the other end of the second end. Both the third end and the fourth end are provided with a handle 204 to facilitate installation and disassembly.

[0082] Optionally, such as Figure 8 As shown, the air conditioner is an integrated unit. This eliminates the need for an outdoor unit and drilling, improving the convenience of use and installation.

[0083] Optionally, the air conditioner includes a housing 10 and a heat exchange assembly. The interior of the housing 10 is divided into a first region 401 and a second region 404 by a partition 40, with the first region 401 located in front of the second region 404. The first region 401 is divided into a first compartment and a second compartment by a drip tray, with the first compartment located above the second compartment. The drip tray is provided with a vent 1021, the first compartment is provided with an air outlet 104, and the second compartment is provided with an air inlet 103. The heat exchange assembly includes an evaporator 403 and a condenser 406, with the evaporator 403 located in the first compartment and above the drip tray, and the condenser 406 located in the second region 404.

[0084] In this embodiment, the interior of the casing is divided into a first region 401 and a second region 404 by a partition 40. The first region 401 is further divided into an upper and lower first chamber and a lower second chamber by a drip tray. The evaporator 403 and the condenser 406 are respectively disposed within the first region 401 and the second region 404. Since the first region 401 and the second region 404 are not interconnected, the heat from the evaporator 403 and the condenser 406 can be prevented from affecting each other. Indoor air enters the second chamber through the air inlet 103, then enters the first chamber through the vent 1021, and after exchanging heat with the evaporator 403, is blown back into the room through the air outlet 104.

[0085] Optionally, the air inlet 103 is provided with a ventilation grille 20. In this way, the ventilation grille 20 can prevent foreign objects from entering the second compartment.

[0086] Optionally, the evaporator 403 is a finned heat exchanger.

[0087] In this embodiment, the evaporator 403 is inclinedly disposed in the first chamber and supported by a drip tray, with the inclined surface of the evaporator 403 corresponding to the vent 1021. The drip tray is used to collect the condensate from the evaporator 403. This allows the evaporator 403 to have a larger heat exchange area and enables air to blow directly onto the evaporator 403, thereby improving evaporation efficiency.

[0088] Optionally, the condenser 406 is a shell-and-tube heat exchanger.

[0089] In this embodiment, the shell-and-tube heat exchanger includes an inner tube and an outer tube, with the inner tube nested inside the outer tube, forming a fluid channel between them. This fluid channel is connected to the refrigerant circulation system of the kitchen air conditioner, and the inner tube is connected to an external water source as cooling water. Thus, water-cooled heat exchange is performed between the cooling water and the refrigerant, achieving the condensation function of the shell-and-tube heat exchanger.

[0090] Optionally, the kitchen air conditioner also includes a fan 402, which is located in the second room and has its fan outlet connected to the vent 1021. Thus, when the fan 402 is started, indoor air enters the second room from the air inlet 103, is blown by the fan outlet of the fan 402 toward the vent, and then enters the first room.

[0091] Optionally, the fan 402 is a centrifugal fan 402.

[0092] In this embodiment, the centrifugal fan 402 is arranged horizontally along its axis and is fixed to the second chamber by a fan bracket. The fan motor of the centrifugal fan 402 is located in the middle of the volute, and air is drawn in from both sides of the volute when the centrifugal fan 402 rotates.

[0093] Optionally, the air conditioner also includes a compressor 405, which is located within the second zone 404. In this way, the heat exchange components, fan 402, and compressor 405 are all located within the housing 10. The condenser 406 in the second zone 404 uses a shell-and-tube heat exchanger, eliminating the need for a vent 1021. The ventilation panel 102 in the first zone 401 has an air inlet 103 and an air outlet 104. The air inlet 103 is located at the lower part of the ventilation panel 102, and the air outlet 104 is located at the upper part of the ventilation panel 102.

[0094] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included or substituted for parts and features of other embodiments. Embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes may be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An air conditioner, characterized in that, include: The housing defines a receiving cavity with an air vent; A ventilation grille is detachably installed at the air outlet, and the ventilation grille includes a first end and a second end; One of the first and second ends of the ventilation grille is snapped into the housing, and the other of the first and second ends of the ventilation grille is magnetically connected to the housing.

2. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the first and second ends of the ventilation grille has a locking protrusion and a locking groove, and the housing has the other of a locking protrusion and a locking groove. The locking protrusion and the locking groove are adapted to each other. When the locking protrusion is located in the locking groove, the ventilation grille is engaged with the housing.

3. The air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The groove wall of the card slot includes two elastic locking arms arranged opposite each other. The inner wall surface of the elastic locking arms is constructed with a limiting part, and the outer wall surface of the card protrusion is constructed with a limiting mating part. When the card protrusion moves toward the card slot, the two elastic locking arms move in opposite directions so that the card protrusion can be inserted into the card slot. After the card protrusion is inserted into the card slot, the two elastic locking arms move toward each other, and the limiting part and the limiting mating part cooperate to prevent the card protrusion from leaving the card slot.

4. The air conditioner according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner wall of the elastic snap-fit ​​arm protrudes into the slot to form a protrusion, and the outer wall of the protrusion has a groove. The limiting part includes the protrusion, and the limiting mating part includes the groove. When the limiting part and the limiting mating part are engaged, the protrusion is located in the groove.

5. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, A magnetic component is provided on the side of the first and second ends of the ventilation grille facing the air inlet, and a magnetic mating component is provided on the side of the housing facing the ventilation grille. When the magnetic component and the magnetic mating component are attracted to each other, the ventilation grille and the housing are magnetically connected.

6. The air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, Air vents include air inlets, and air conditioners also include: The sterilization device is located inside the containment cavity and corresponds to the air inlet, and is used to sterilize the airflow flowing in from the air inlet.

7. The air conditioner according to claim 6, characterized in that, The housing includes a ventilation panel and a bottom wall. The ventilation panel is connected to one end of the bottom wall and extends upward. The air inlet is located on the ventilation panel and at the bottom of the ventilation panel. The sterilization device is detachably connected to the base plate; and / or, a portion of the base plate protrudes upward to form a mounting protrusion, and the sterilization device is disposed on the mounting protrusion.

8. The air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, Also includes: The fan is located inside the cavity and corresponds to the air inlet. The fan can drive the airflow from the air inlet to the air outlet after passing through the fan. The sterilization device is located between the fan and the air inlet.

9. The air conditioner according to claim 8, characterized in that, The ventilation panel also has an air outlet, which is located above the air inlet. The air conditioner also includes: The evaporator is located above the fan and corresponds to the air outlet. The fan can drive the airflow that flows in from the air inlet to flow through the sterilization device, the fan and the evaporator in sequence before flowing out from the air outlet.

10. The air conditioner according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The ventilation grille also has handles at opposite ends for easy gripping; and / or, The air conditioner is an integrated air conditioner.

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