Box assembly and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to a box assembly and an air conditioner. The utility model aims to solve the technical problem that the windward area of a case is affected as an electric appliance box occupies the space of a fan cavity. Therefore, the box body assembly comprises a machine box, a heat exchanger and a heat exchanger, a partition plate is arranged in the machine box, and the inner space of the machine box is divided into a fan cavity and a heat exchange cavity by the partition plate; a case air inlet is formed in the air inlet side of the fan cavity; the case further comprises a first side plate located at the end of the fan cavity, part of the wall body of the first side plate is recessed inwards to form an electric appliance installation groove, the groove bottom of the electric appliance installation groove is obliquely arranged, and the thickness of the electric appliance installation groove is gradually increased in the direction from the case air inlet to the partition plate. In the direction from the air inlet of the case to the partition plate, the thickness of the electric appliance mounting groove is gradually increased, the space, occupied by the electric appliance case body, of the fan cavity can be reduced, and therefore the windward area of the case is increased.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of air conditioners, in particular to a box assembly and an air conditioner. BACKGROUND

[0002] A ducted air conditioner is a kind of hidden air conditioner, which is installed in the ceiling of a room, and has the advantages of flexible and concealed installation position and saving indoor space. The core components of the ducted air conditioner include a machine box and an electrical box, and the design and installation mode of the machine box and the electrical box directly affect the production efficiency, structural strength and service life of the ducted air conditioner.

[0003] In the related art, the electrical box of the ducted air conditioner is arranged at the end of the fan cavity of the machine box. However, the electrical box occupies the space of the fan cavity, thereby affecting the windward area of the machine box.

[0004] Correspondingly, there is a need in the art for a new technical solution to solve the above problems. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0005] In order to solve at least one of the above problems in the prior art, that is, to solve the technical problem that the electrical box occupies the space of the fan cavity, thereby affecting the windward area of the machine box.

[0006] The present application provides a box assembly, which comprises: a machine box, an inner portion of the machine box is provided with a partition plate, the partition plate divides the internal space of the machine box into a fan cavity and a heat exchange cavity; an air inlet of the machine box is arranged at the air inlet side of the fan cavity; wherein the machine box further comprises a first side plate located at the end of the fan cavity, part of the wall of the first side plate is recessed inward to form an electrical installation groove, the groove bottom of the electrical installation groove is inclined, and the thickness of the electrical installation groove gradually increases in the direction from the air inlet of the machine box to the partition plate.

[0007] In some embodiments, the box assembly further comprises: an electrical box cover, which is detachably arranged at the opening of the electrical installation groove and can close or open the electrical installation groove; wherein the electrical box cover comprises a boss corresponding to the electrical installation groove, and the boss protrudes towards the side away from the electrical installation groove to form a containing groove.

[0008] In some embodiments, the thickness of the boss is greater than or equal to 5mm.

[0009] In some embodiments, the machine box further comprises a second side plate and a bottom plate, the second side plate is arranged on the two sides of the bottom plate opposite to the first side plate; wherein the second side plate, the bottom plate, the first side plate and the partition plate are integrally formed.

[0010] In some embodiments, the box assembly further comprises a cover plate arranged opposite to the bottom plate, the cover plate is folded and extended to form a first flange on the side where the air inlet of the cabinet is located, and the bottom plate is folded and extended to form a second flange on the side where the air inlet of the cabinet is located.

[0011] In some embodiments, the width of the first flange is less than or equal to 10 mm, and the width of the second flange is less than or equal to 15 mm.

[0012] In some embodiments, the box assembly further comprises a fan volute, and the fan volute comprises a first volute which is integrally formed with the partition plate.

[0013] In some embodiments, the fan volute further comprises a second volute which is detachably arranged on the side of the first volute away from the partition plate.

[0014] In some embodiments, the cabinet further comprises a motor support which is integrally formed with the partition plate.

[0015] The application provides an air conditioner, which comprises the above-mentioned box assembly; wherein the air conditioner further comprises an electrical element, the electrical element is installed in the electrical element mounting groove, and the thickness of the electrical element gradually increases in the direction from the air inlet of the cabinet to the partition plate.

[0016] In the case of adopting the above technical solutions, the thickness of the electrical element mounting groove of the box assembly provided by the application gradually increases in the direction from the air inlet of the cabinet to the partition plate, which can reduce the space of the fan cavity occupied by the electrical box, thereby increasing the windward area of the cabinet. At the same time, part of the wall body of the first side plate is inwardly recessed to form the electrical element mounting groove, the electrical element mounting groove is used to accommodate the electrical element of the air conditioner, which replaces the separately arranged electrical box in the related art, can reduce the number of screws required for installing the electrical box in the related art, avoids the cumbersome steps of separately installing the electrical box, thereby simplifying the assembly process and improving the production efficiency. In addition, the design of integrally forming the electrical element mounting groove enhances the overall structural strength and avoids the problems of loosening or deformation that may occur during transportation or use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] The air pipe machine of the application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 The structure schematic diagram of the air conditioner provided by the application is shown;

[0019] Figure 2 The structure schematic diagram of the air conditioner provided by the application is shown; Figure 1 The local structure schematic diagram of the cabinet is shown;

[0020] Figure 3Another structural schematic view of the cabinet provided in the present application.

[0021] List of reference signs

[0022] 100, cabinet; 101, partition; 102, fan cavity; 103, heat exchange cavity; 104, cabinet air inlet; 105, first side plate; 106, electrical appliance mounting groove; 107, second side plate; 108, bottom plate; 1081, second flange;

[0023] 200, electrical appliance cabinet cover; 201, boss;

[0024] 300, fan volute; 301, first volute; 302, second volute;

[0025] 400, cover plate; 401, first flange;

[0026] 500, motor support. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The preferred embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present application, and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present application. For example, although the following embodiments of the present application are described in combination with a ducted air conditioner, this is not intended to limit the protection scope of the present application, and the present application can also be applied to other devices without deviating from the principles of the present application.

[0028] It should be noted that in the description of the present application, the terms indicating the direction or positional relationship of the terms "middle", "upper", "lower", "vertical", "inner", "outer" and the like are based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of description, and is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] In the present application, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0030] In addition, it should be noted that in the description of the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connecting" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected. It can be mechanically connected, or electrically connected. It can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. It can be the communication inside two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] A ducted air conditioner is a hidden air conditioner installed in the ceiling of a room, which has the advantages of flexible and concealed installation position, saving indoor space, etc. The core components of the ducted air conditioner include a machine box and an electrical box, etc. The design and installation method of the machine box and the electrical box directly affect the production efficiency, structural strength and service life of the ducted air conditioner.

[0032] In the related art, the electrical box of the ducted air conditioner is arranged at the end of the fan cavity of the machine box. However, the electrical box occupies the space of the fan cavity, thereby affecting the windward area of the machine box.

[0033] The present application provides a box assembly and an air conditioner, which can reduce the space occupied by the electrical box in the fan cavity and increase the windward area of the machine box.

[0034] In a first aspect, the present application provides a box assembly.

[0035] In combination Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the drawings, the box assembly provided by the present application includes a machine box 100.

[0036] The inside of the machine box 100 is provided with a partition plate 101, which divides the internal space of the machine box 100 into a fan cavity 102 and a heat exchange cavity 103; the air inlet side of the fan cavity 102 is provided with a machine box air inlet 104.

[0037] The machine box 100 further includes a first side plate 105 located at the end of the fan cavity 102, part of the wall body of the first side plate 105 is recessed inward to form an electrical installation groove 106, the groove bottom of the electrical installation groove 106 is inclinedly arranged, and the thickness of the electrical installation groove 106 gradually increases in the direction from the machine box air inlet 104 to the partition plate 101.

[0038] In the case of adopting the above technical solution, the thickness of the electrical installation groove 106 of the box assembly provided by the present application gradually increases in the direction from the machine box air inlet 104 to the partition plate 101, which can reduce the space occupied by the electrical box in the fan cavity 102, thereby increasing the windward area of the machine box. At the same time, part of the wall body of the first side plate 105 is recessed inward to form the electrical installation groove 106, which is used to accommodate the electrical elements of the air conditioner, replacing the separately arranged electrical box in the related art, which can reduce the number of screws required for the installation of the electrical box in the related art, avoiding the cumbersome steps of separately installing the electrical box, thereby simplifying the assembly process and improving the production efficiency. In addition, the design of the integral forming of the electrical installation groove enhances the overall structural strength and avoids the loosening or deformation problems that may occur during transportation or use.

[0039] In some embodiments, in combination Figure 2As shown, the enclosure assembly also includes an electrical box cover 200, which is detachably disposed at the opening of the electrical mounting slot 106, capable of closing or opening the electrical mounting slot 106. When the electrical box cover 200 is installed at the opening of the electrical mounting slot 106, the electrical box cover 200 can close the electrical mounting slot 106; when the electrical box cover 200 is removed from the opening of the electrical mounting slot 106, the electrical box cover 200 can open the electrical mounting slot 106. The electrical box cover 200 includes a boss 201 corresponding to the electrical mounting slot 106, the boss 201 protruding towards the side away from the electrical mounting slot 106.

[0040] The electrical enclosure cover 200 and the electrical mounting slot 106 enclose and define the installation space for electrical components. By making the boss 201 of the electrical enclosure cover 200 protrude towards the side away from the electrical mounting slot 106 to form a receiving slot, the installation space for electrical components can be expanded. The receiving slot provides additional installation area for electrical components (such as cables, control modules, etc.), significantly increasing the effective space for electrical component installation. For example, electrical components that were originally limited by the internal dimensions of the electrical mounting slot 106 can be flexibly arranged with the help of the extended space of the receiving slot, thereby supporting the installation of more or larger electrical components. In addition, by setting the boss 201, some structures that originally needed to be embedded in the electrical mounting slot 106 can be transferred to the outside, so that the wall thickness of the electrical mounting slot 106 can be reduced, reducing its occupation of the internal space of the chassis 100. This helps to make the internal layout of the chassis 100 more compact, and also frees up more space for other core components (such as heat exchangers, fans, etc.), improving the integration and functionality of the overall design.

[0041] The electrical box cover 200 and the electrical mounting groove 106 enclose and define the installation space for electrical components. This installation space can also be called the electrical mounting cavity. The space of the electrical mounting cavity consists of two parts: the electrical mounting groove 106 and the receiving groove.

[0042] In some embodiments, the thickness of the boss 201 is greater than or equal to 5 mm. This configuration provides sufficient space for electrical installation cavities, ensuring effective space for electrical installation and supporting the installation of more or larger electrical components.

[0043] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the chassis 100 also includes a second side plate 107 and a bottom plate 108. The second side plate 107 and the first side plate 105 are disposed opposite each other on both sides of the bottom plate 108. The second side plate 107, the bottom plate 108, the first side plate 105 and the partition 101 are integrally formed.

[0044] In the embodiment, the second side plate 107, the bottom plate 108, the first side plate 105 and the partition plate 101 are integrated into one whole component by one-step forming through a set of molds, which not only greatly reduces the number of screws used and simplifies the assembly process, but also significantly improves the production efficiency of the component and the whole machine. At the same time, the one-step forming structure enhances the overall strength, avoids the loosening or deformation problems that may occur in traditional split design, and further improves the reliability and service life of the ducted air conditioner. In addition, the integrated design reduces the connection points and gaps between the plates, thereby reducing the noise generated by vibration or airflow disturbance, so that the noise level of the ducted air conditioner during operation is significantly reduced, improving the user experience.

[0045] Among them, one-step forming is a manufacturing process, which means that a structure that originally needs to be assembled by multiple independent components is processed into one whole through mold and forming technology (such as injection molding). This technology realizes the seamless integration of components by eliminating the connection links (such as screws, welding, gluing, etc.) in traditional assembly.

[0046] In some embodiments, in combination with Figure 3 As shown, the box assembly further includes a cover plate 400, which is arranged opposite to the bottom plate 108, and the cover plate 400 is folded and extended to the side where the air inlet 104 of the cabinet is located to form a first flange 401, and the bottom plate 108 is folded and extended to the side where the air inlet 104 of the cabinet is located to form a second flange 1081. By setting the first flange 401 and the second flange 1081, it is convenient to connect with the remaining structural members.

[0047] In some embodiments, the width of the first flange 401 is less than or equal to 10mm, and the width of the second flange 1081 is less than or equal to 15mm. By limiting the width of the first flange 401 and the second flange 1081 in the above range, the connection area and connection strength of the cabinet 100 and the remaining structural members can be guaranteed, and the first flange 401 and the second flange 1081 can be reduced. The shielding of the air inlet 104 of the cabinet is conducive to increasing the windward area of the cabinet and ensuring the air intake of the fan.

[0048] In some embodiments, in combination with Figure 1As shown, the cabinet assembly further includes a fan volute 300, which comprises a first volute 301 integrally formed with the partition plate 101. By integrally forming the first volute 301 with the partition plate 101, the integration of the cabinet assembly can be further improved, and the need for screw connection between the first volute 301 and the partition plate 101 in traditional designs can be reduced. This integrated structure makes the assembly process simpler, reduces assembly steps and required manual operations, and thus significantly improves assembly efficiency. At the same time, the integrated design makes the connection between the first volute 301 and the partition plate 101 more secure, avoiding the loosening or deformation problems that may occur due to screw connection in traditional designs. This integrated structure enhances the mechanical strength and stability of the overall component, especially during long-term operation, effectively reducing component damage or failure caused by vibration or external forces. In addition, since the first volute 301 and the partition plate 101 are integrally formed, there is no gap or gap between them due to screw connection in traditional designs. This seamless connection design effectively prevents air leakage, improves the sealing performance of the ducted air conditioner, and thus improves the overall energy efficiency and operation efficiency of the air conditioning system.

[0049] In some embodiments, in combination Figure 1 As shown, the fan volute 300 further includes a second volute 302, which is detachably arranged on the side of the first volute 301 away from the partition plate 101. In this way, the first volute 301 and the second volute 302 are arranged in a front-to-back manner, and the installation process of the second volute 302 only needs to consider the fitting relationship between the second volute 302 and the first volute 301, without considering the multiple fitting relationships between the upper and lower volutes and the partition plate. In this way, interference problems that may occur during assembly can be avoided, simplifying the assembly process of the ducted air conditioner and avoiding misassembly of the second volute, thereby improving the installation quality and operation reliability of the fan and the ducted air conditioner, and further improving the user experience.

[0050] In some embodiments, the ducted air conditioner includes a plurality of fans, and the second volute 302 of each fan is integrally formed. In this way, the assembly process can be further simplified, and the integrally formed plurality of second volutes 302 can be placed on the first volute 301 at the same time during assembly, which can reduce assembly steps and required manual operations, and significantly improve assembly efficiency.

[0051] In some embodiments, in combination Figure 1 As shown, the cabinet 100 further includes a motor support 500 integrally formed with the partition plate 101.

[0052] The motor support 500 is integrally formed with the partition plate 101, which can reduce the steps of separately installing the motor support in the traditional design, reduce the number of parts and assembly steps, thereby simplifying the assembly process, reducing the assembly complexity and the labor cost and material cost in the production process, and improving the production efficiency. At the same time, the integrated structure can enhance the mechanical strength of the ducted fan coil unit, reduce the risk of part loosening or deformation caused by vibration or external force, thereby improving the stability and durability of the equipment. The integrated design reduces the connection points and gaps between parts, thereby reducing the noise generated by vibration or airflow disturbance, so that the noise level of the ducted fan coil unit during operation is significantly reduced, improving the user experience.

[0053] In some embodiments, the ducted fan coil unit includes two fans arranged along the extension direction of the partition plate 101. The ducted fan coil unit further includes a motor support 500 arranged between the two fans, and the motor support 500 is integrally formed with the partition plate 101. The two fans are arranged along the extension direction of the partition plate 101, and the motor support 500 is integrally formed with the partition plate 101, so that the internal structure of the ducted fan coil unit is more compact. This compact design not only optimizes the space utilization, but also provides more flexibility for the installation and maintenance of other components.

[0054] The motor support 500 is an important component of the ducted fan coil unit, mainly used for fixing and supporting the motor to ensure that the motor maintains a stable and reliable working state during operation. The ducted fan coil unit includes two fans, each including an impeller, and the motor mounted on the motor support has two output shafts for driving the impellers of the two fans to rotate.

[0055] In a second aspect, the present application also provides an air conditioner.

[0056] The air conditioner provided by the present application includes the cabinet assembly of any one of the above; wherein the air conditioner further includes an electrical element, and the electrical element is installed in the electrical element mounting groove 106 and gradually increases in thickness in the direction from the air inlet 104 of the cabinet to the partition plate 101.

[0057] The electrical element mounting groove 106 of the cabinet assembly gradually increases in thickness in the direction from the air inlet 104 of the cabinet to the partition plate 101, the electrical element is installed in the electrical element mounting groove 106 and gradually increases in thickness in the direction from the air inlet 104 of the cabinet to the partition plate 101, and the electrical element can cooperate with the electrical element mounting groove 106, so that the arrangement of the electrical element is more compact and reasonable, thereby reducing the space of the fan chamber 102 occupied by the electrical cabinet and increasing the windward area of the cabinet.

[0058] It should be noted that the above preferred embodiments are only used to illustrate the principles of the present application, and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present application. Those skilled in the art can adjust the above setting mode without departing from the principles of the present application, so that the present application can be applied to more specific application scenarios.

[0059] Those skilled in the art can understand that the combination of features of different embodiments means to be within the scope of the present application and form different embodiments, although some embodiments herein include certain features rather than other features included in other embodiments. For example, in the claims of the present application, any one of the claimed embodiments can be used in any combination.

[0060] So far, the technical solutions of the present application have been described in combination with the preferred embodiments shown in the drawings, but those skilled in the art can easily understand that the protection scope of the present application is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or replacements to the related technical features without departing from the principles of the present application, and the technical solutions after the changes or replacements will fall within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A box assembly, characterized in that, The box assembly comprises: A cabinet (100) internally provided with a partition plate (101), the partition plate (101) divides the internal space of the cabinet (100) into a fan cavity (102) and a heat exchange cavity (103); the air inlet side of the fan cavity (102) is provided with a cabinet air inlet (104); Wherein, the cabinet (100) further comprises a first side plate (105) located at the end of the fan cavity (102), part of the wall body of the first side plate (105) is inwardly recessed to form an electrical appliance mounting groove (106), the groove bottom of the electrical appliance mounting groove (106) is inclinedly arranged, and along the direction from the cabinet air inlet (104) to the partition plate (101), the thickness of the electrical appliance mounting groove (106) gradually increases.

2. The box assembly of claim 1, wherein, The box assembly further comprises: An electrical appliance box cover (200) is detachably arranged at the opening of the electrical appliance mounting groove (106), which can close or open the electrical appliance mounting groove (106); Wherein, the electrical appliance box cover (200) comprises a boss (201) corresponding to the electrical appliance mounting groove (106), the boss (201) protrudes towards the side away from the electrical appliance mounting groove (106) to form a containing groove.

3. The box assembly of claim 2, wherein, The thickness of the boss (201) is greater than or equal to 5mm.

4. The box assembly of claim 1, wherein, The cabinet (100) further comprises a second side plate (107) and a bottom plate (108), the second side plate (107) is arranged on the two sides of the bottom plate (108) opposite to the first side plate (105); Wherein, the second side plate (107), the bottom plate (108), the first side plate (105) and the partition plate (101) are integrally formed.

5. The box assembly of claim 4, wherein, The box assembly further comprises: A cover plate (400) is arranged opposite to the bottom plate (108), the cover plate (400) is folded and extended towards the side where the cabinet air inlet (104) is located to form a first folded edge (401), and the bottom plate (108) is folded and extended towards the side where the cabinet air inlet (104) is located to form a second folded edge (1081).

6. The box assembly of claim 5, wherein, The width of the first folded edge is less than or equal to 10mm, and the width of the second folded edge is less than or equal to 15mm.

7. The tank assembly of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The box assembly further comprises a fan volute (300), the fan volute (300) comprises a first volute (301), and the first volute (301) is integrally formed with the partition plate (101).

8. The box assembly of claim 7, wherein, The fan volute (300) further comprises a second volute (302), and the second volute (302) is detachably arranged on the side of the first volute (301) away from the partition plate (101).

9. The tank assembly of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The cabinet (100) further comprises a motor support (500) integrally formed with the partition plate (101).

10. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: The air conditioner comprises the box assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9; wherein the air conditioner further comprises an electrical element, the electrical element is mounted in the electrical appliance mounting groove (106), and along the direction from the cabinet air inlet (104) to the partition plate (101), the thickness of the electrical element gradually increases.

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