Air conditioner outdoor unit

Abstract

The utility model discloses an air conditioner outdoor unit, which belongs to the technical field of air conditioners and comprises a shell, a fan, a heat exchanger and a compressor. The machine shell comprises a machine shell air inlet and a machine shell air outlet, the machine shell air inlet is formed in the periphery of the machine shell, and the machine shell air outlet is formed in the front side of the machine shell; the fan, the heat exchanger and the compressor are arranged in the machine shell. The windward side of the heat exchanger faces the air inlet of the machine shell. The shell comprises a side plate, a top cover and an extension part; the side plate is located on the periphery of the machine shell. The machine shell air inlet and the machine shell air outlet are formed in the side plate. The top cover is arranged above the side plates; an extension part is arranged on the outer edge of the top cover, the upper end of the extension part is connected to the top cover, and the lower end of the extension part faces the bottom of the shell; the extending part is located on the side, deviating from the interior of the machine shell, of the side plate, and a gap allowing fingers to stretch into is formed between the extending part and the side, deviating from the interior of the machine shell, of the side plate so that the air conditioner outdoor unit can be conveniently carried.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air conditioning technology, and more particularly to an outdoor unit for an air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Air conditioner outdoor units are generally large in size and weight, and their installation location is usually outdoors. Due to the narrow space or obstacles in some outdoor places, it is unsafe to operate the mechanical equipment. If there is a violent vibration or collision during the handling process, it will damage the delicate internal components of the outdoor unit. Therefore, manual handling of the outdoor unit is required.

[0003] In the existing technology, plastic handles or sheet metal handles are usually installed on the side panel of the outdoor air conditioner to allow for manual handling of the outdoor unit.

[0004] However, since the heat exchanger is located on the back or side of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner and is an important component of the outdoor unit, if the handling handles of the outdoor unit are located on the left or right sides of the outdoor unit, when the outdoor unit is accidentally dropped and lands on its side, the impact force will be directly transmitted to the heat exchanger, causing the heat exchanger to deform or be damaged.

[0005] Therefore, the existing technology of placing the handling structure on the left and right sides of the air conditioner outdoor unit is difficult to meet the handling requirements of the air conditioner outdoor unit. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this application provides an outdoor air conditioning unit that facilitates the handling of the outdoor air conditioning unit by providing an extension on the top cover and forming a gap between the extension and the side panel away from the inside of the casing, allowing for the insertion of a finger.

[0007] This application provides an outdoor unit for an air conditioner, comprising:

[0008] The housing includes a housing air inlet and a housing air outlet. The housing air inlet is located on the outer periphery of the housing, and the housing air outlet is located on the front side of the housing.

[0009] The fan is located inside the casing, with its outlet facing the air outlet of the casing.

[0010] The heat exchanger is located inside the casing, with its windward side facing the air inlet of the casing.

[0011] The compressor, located inside the casing, is used to drive the flow of refrigerant within the heat exchanger;

[0012] The feature is that the housing comprises:

[0013] Side panels, located on the outer periphery of the housing, with the housing air inlet and air outlet respectively located on the side panels;

[0014] The top cover is located at the top of the housing, above the side panels;

[0015] An extension is located on the outer edge of the top cover, with its upper end connected to the top cover and its lower end facing the bottom of the housing. The extension is located on the side of the side panel away from the inside of the housing, and there is a gap between the extension and the side panel away from the inside of the housing that allows a finger to be inserted.

[0016] This technical solution provides an extension along the outer edge of the top cover, with the extension located on the outer periphery of the casing and having a gap between it and the side panel, allowing fingers to be inserted into the gap for easy lifting of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0017] In some embodiments, the extension has a boss on the side facing the side plate, the boss is located at the lower end of the extension, and there is a gap between the boss and the top cover along the height direction of the housing.

[0018] This technical solution provides a boss in the extension section, creating a gap between the boss and the top cover. This allows fingers to easily reach into the gap and press against the boss, facilitating lifting. The boss also increases the thickness of the bottom of the extension section, increasing the contact area between the fingers and the bottom of the extension section, thus improving the comfort of the fingers when using the extension section.

[0019] In some embodiments, the extension surrounds the outer periphery of the top cover.

[0020] This technical solution allows the extension sections to connect end-to-end along their extension direction, ensuring the gap between the extension sections and the side panels is set along the outer periphery of the casing. This facilitates lifting the outdoor unit from multiple directions. When the outdoor unit falls and lands on its side, the extension sections contact the ground, supporting the side of the outdoor unit and preventing the heat exchanger from touching the ground.

[0021] In some embodiments, the outer edge of the top cover is provided with a bend, which extends from the top cover toward the bottom of the housing, and the bend contacts the side of the side plate away from the inside of the housing; the extension is provided at the lower end of the bend.

[0022] This technical solution increases the connection strength between the top cover and the side panel by setting a bending part, so that the bending part and the side panel away from the inside of the casing come into contact with each other.

[0023] In some embodiments, the extension is provided with a first connecting portion, and the side plate is provided with a second connecting portion. The first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are provided correspondingly, and the same connector passes through the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.

[0024] This technical solution increases the connection strength between the top cover and the side plate by setting a connector to connect the extension and the side plate, and also increases the strength of the extension.

[0025] In some embodiments, the first connecting portion is provided with a first flange, which is located on the side of the extension facing the side plate, and the connector passes through the first flange.

[0026] This technical solution increases the contact area between the extension and the connector by setting a first flange, thereby increasing the firmness of the connection between the extension and the connector.

[0027] In some embodiments, the second connecting portion is provided with a second flange, which is located on the side of the side plate away from the inside of the housing, and the connecting member passes through the second flange.

[0028] This technical solution increases the contact area between the side plate and the connector by providing a second convenience, thereby increasing the firmness of the connection between the side plate and the connector.

[0029] In some embodiments, the inner diameter of the end of the second flange away from the side plate is larger than the inner diameter of the end of the second flange connected to the second connecting portion.

[0030] This technical solution makes the inner diameter of the end of the second flange away from the side plate larger than the inner diameter of the end of the second flange connected to the second connecting part, so that the second flange is flared, thereby facilitating the connection to pass through the second flange.

[0031] In some embodiments, the top cover has a protrusion that protrudes from the side of the top cover away from the interior of the housing, and the protrusion is arranged along the length of the top cover.

[0032] This technical solution increases the strength of the top cover by setting protrusions.

[0033] In addition, this application also provides an outdoor unit for an air conditioner, comprising:

[0034] The housing includes a housing air inlet and a housing air outlet. The housing air inlet is located on the outer periphery of the housing, and the housing air outlet is located on the front side of the housing.

[0035] The fan is located inside the casing, with its outlet facing the air outlet of the casing.

[0036] The heat exchanger is located inside the casing, with its windward side facing the air inlet of the casing and its leeward side facing the air inlet of the fan.

[0037] The compressor, located inside the casing, is used to drive the flow of refrigerant within the heat exchanger;

[0038] The casing includes:

[0039] Side panels, located on the outer periphery of the housing, with the housing air inlet and air outlet respectively located on the side panels;

[0040] The top cover is located at the top of the housing and is positioned above the side panel. An extension is provided along the outer edge of the top cover, with the upper end of the extension connected to the top cover and the lower end of the extension facing the bottom of the housing. The extension is located on the side of the side panel away from the inside of the housing, and there is a gap between the extension and the side panel away from the inside of the housing to form an insertion part. The insertion part extends circumferentially along the housing to allow fingers to be inserted.

[0041] This technical solution provides an extension along the outer edge of the top cover, with the extension located on the outer periphery of the casing and having a gap between it and the side panel, allowing fingers to be inserted into the gap for easy lifting of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0042] Based on the above technical solution, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner has an extension on the top cover, which is located outside the casing and has a gap between it and the side panel, allowing fingers to be inserted into the gap for easy lifting of the outdoor unit. Attached Figure Description

[0043] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner in this application;

[0044] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner in one embodiment of this application when the fan cover is not installed;

[0045] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0046] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the casing of an outdoor unit of an air conditioner in one embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner in one embodiment of this application when the fan cover and top cover are not assembled;

[0048] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0049] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover structure in one embodiment of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner in this application;

[0050] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of a section at point C;

[0051] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the extension and the side panel of an outdoor unit of an air conditioner in one embodiment of this application, where they are connected to each other by a connector;

[0052] Figure 10 This is a simulation diagram of the top cover of one embodiment of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner in this application.

[0053] In the picture,

[0054] 100. Housing; 200. Fan cover; 300. Fan; 400. Connecting parts; 500. Compressor; 600. Electrical control box; 700. Heat exchanger;

[0055] 101. Air inlet of the casing; 102. Air outlet of the casing;

[0056] 110. Top cover; 120. Side panel; 130. Bottom plate; 140. Partition;

[0057] 111. Protrusion; 112. Bending part; 113. Extension part; 114. Boss;

[0058] 1131. The first folding plate; 1132. The second folding plate; 1133. The first flanging;

[0059] 121. Second flip. Detailed Implementation

[0060] To make the objectives and implementation methods of this application clearer, the exemplary implementation methods of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the exemplary embodiments of this application. Obviously, the exemplary embodiments described are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0061] It should be noted that the brief descriptions of terms in this application are only for the convenience of understanding the embodiments described below, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this application. Unless otherwise stated, these terms should be understood in their ordinary and common meaning.

[0062] The terms "first," "second," "third," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar or related objects or entities, and do not necessarily imply a specific order or sequence, unless otherwise specified. It should be understood that such terms are interchangeable where appropriate.

[0063] The terms “include” and “have”, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover but not exclusively include, for example, a product or device that includes a range of components is not necessarily limited to all of the components that are clearly listed, but may include other components that are not clearly listed or that are inherent to such product or device.

[0064] The outdoor unit of the air conditioner provided in this application can be implemented in various forms, such as Figures 1-10 This is one specific implementation of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner in this application.

[0065] like Figure 1As shown, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner provided in this application includes a housing 100, which forms the overall appearance of the outdoor unit. The top and bottom of the housing 100 are opposite ends, and the height direction of the housing 100 is from the top to the bottom. The left and right sides of the housing 100 are opposite sides, and the length direction of the housing 100 is from the left to the right. The front and rear sides of the housing 100 are opposite sides, and the thickness direction of the housing 100 is from the front to the rear.

[0066] like Figure 2 As shown, the housing 100 includes a top cover 110, which is located on the top of the housing 100 and forms the top surface of the housing 100.

[0067] like Figure 3 As shown, the housing 100 includes a base plate 130, which is located at the bottom of the housing 100 and forms the bottom surface of the housing 100; the base plate 130 and the top cover 110 are arranged opposite to each other along the height direction of the housing 100.

[0068] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the housing 100 includes a side plate 120, which is disposed on the outer periphery of the housing 100. The upper end of the side plate 120 is connected to the top cover 110, and the lower end of the side plate 120 is connected to the bottom plate 130.

[0069] Side panel 120 includes a left side panel located on the left side of housing 100, which forms the left side surface of housing 100.

[0070] Side panel 120 includes a right side panel located on the right side of housing 100, which forms the right side surface of housing 100.

[0071] Side panel 120 includes a front side panel, which is located on the front side of housing 100 and forms the front side surface of housing 100.

[0072] Side panel 120 includes a rear side panel, which is located at the rear of housing 100 and forms the rear side surface of housing 100.

[0073] In this application, to facilitate the connection between the top cover 110 and the side panel 120, such as Figure 3 As shown, the top cover 110 is provided with a bent portion 112, which is located at the outer edge of the top cover 110. The upper end of the bent portion 112 is connected to the top cover 110, and the lower end of the bent portion 112 extends toward the bottom of the housing 100. When the bent portion 112 and the side plate 120 are connected to each other, the bent portion 112 is located on the side of the side plate 120 away from the inside of the housing 100, and the bent portion 112 and the side of the side plate 120 away from the inside of the housing 100 are in contact with each other.

[0074] In some embodiments, the bent portion 112 extends along the outer periphery of the top cover 110, and the bent portion 112 is joined end to end in its extending direction to increase the contact area between the bent portion 112 and the side plate 120, thereby increasing the firmness of the connection between the bent portion 112 and the side plate 120.

[0075] It should be noted that the bent portion 112 is connected end to end in its extension direction, so that the bent portion 112 forms a closed structure in the extension direction, so that the top cover 110 covers the top of the side plate 120, thereby initially positioning the side plate 120 and facilitating the connection between the side plate 120 and the top cover 110.

[0076] In other embodiments, the bent portion 112 and the side plate 120 are connected to each other by fasteners to increase the strength of the connection between the top cover 110 and the side plate 120.

[0077] The bending portion 112 is provided with a first connecting hole, and the opening direction of the first connecting hole is set in the horizontal plane in a direction away from the interior of the housing 100.

[0078] The side plate 120 is provided with a second connecting hole, and the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole are provided correspondingly. The same fastener passes through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole respectively, so as to fix the bent part 112 and the side plate 120 to each other. It should be noted that the fastener is a bolt or screw or other similar component.

[0079] like Figure 4 As shown, the housing 100 includes a partition 140, which is located inside the housing 100. The partition 140 is arranged along the height direction of the housing 100 and divides the interior of the housing 100 into a first chamber and a second chamber.

[0080] like Figure 1 As shown, the housing 100 includes a housing air inlet 101, which is connected to the first chamber. Air from outside the housing 100 enters the housing 100 through the housing air inlet 101.

[0081] There are multiple ways to position the air inlet 101 in the housing. One way is to position it on the rear side of the housing 100. Another way is to position it not only on the rear side of the housing 100, but also on the side wall of the first chamber away from the second chamber.

[0082] like Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the housing 100 includes a housing air outlet 102, which communicates with the first chamber. Air inside the housing 100 is discharged to the outside through the housing air outlet 102. The housing air outlet 102 is located on the front side of the housing 100, that is, the housing air outlet 102 is opened on the front side panel 120.

[0083] like Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner includes a fan 300, which is located in the first chamber, with the air outlet side of the fan 300 facing the air outlet 102 of the casing. Through the operation of the fan 300, external air is introduced into the casing 100 through the casing air inlet 101 and / or air inside the casing 100 is discharged to the outside of the casing 100 through the casing air outlet 102.

[0084] In this embodiment, the fan 300 is an axial flow fan 300, and the rotation axis of the fan 300 is set along the thickness direction of the casing 100.

[0085] like Figure 1 As shown, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner includes a fan cover 200, which is located at the air outlet 102 of the casing and is installed on the front panel. The fan cover 200 can protect the fan 300 from entering the casing 100 through the air outlet 102 and contacting the fan 300, thus affecting the normal operation of the fan 300. On the other hand, it can concentrate the air drawn in by the fan 300, thereby increasing the speed and pressure of the air and ultimately increasing the air output of the fan. In other words, the fan cover 200 can focus the air out, improve the heat dissipation effect, and make the cooling and heating effects better.

[0086] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner includes a heat exchanger 700, which is located inside the casing 100. The heat exchanger 700 is used to exchange heat with the air passing through it. The heat exchanger 700 is placed on the base plate 130, with the windward side of the heat exchanger 700 facing the air inlet 101 of the casing, and at least part of the leeward side of the heat exchanger 700 facing the air inlet side of the fan 300. The operation of the fan 300 accelerates the heat exchange between the air and the heat exchanger 700, thereby increasing the heat exchange effect of the heat exchanger 700.

[0087] In some embodiments, the windward side of the heat exchanger 700 is in contact with the side wall of the casing 100. On the one hand, the casing 100 can be used to support the heat exchanger 700, and on the other hand, the space on the leeward side of the heat exchanger 700 can be increased, which facilitates the arrangement of components such as the fan 300.

[0088] The heat exchanger 700 extends from the left side of the casing 100, past the rear side, to a position near the right side of the casing 100, making the heat exchanger 700 approximately L-shaped. This increases the heat exchange area of ​​the heat exchanger 700 without changing the internal space of the casing 100, thereby increasing its heat exchange efficiency. It should be noted that the extension direction of the heat exchanger 700 is along its length.

[0089] like Figure 4As shown, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner includes a compressor 500, which is located in the second chamber and connected to the base plate 130. The compressor 500 is used to drive the flow of refrigerant.

[0090] like Figure 4 As shown, the outdoor unit of the air conditioner includes an electrical control box 600, which is located near the top of the casing 100. The electrical control box 600 contains an electrical control board, which is connected to the compressor 500 and the fan 300 to control the operation of the compressor 500 and the fan 300.

[0091] In the prior art, in order to manually move the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, a handle is usually set on the side plate 120 along the length of the casing 100 to facilitate the lifting by the workers. However, the handle cannot be made into an inverted structure, as the worker's hand can easily slip during the lifting process, which may cause injury or the outdoor unit to tip over and be damaged.

[0092] Based on this, in this application, by providing an extension 113 on the top cover 110, the extension 113 is located outside the housing 100, and the extension 113 and the side panel 120 opposite to the inside of the housing 100 are defined to form a gap, so that fingers can be inserted into the gap, thereby facilitating the lifting of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0093] Specifically, such as Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, the extension 113 is located on the outer edge of the top cover 110. The upper end of the extension 113 is connected to the lower end of the bent portion 112, and the lower end of the extension 113 faces the bottom of the housing 100. The extension 113 is located on the side of the side plate 120 away from the interior of the housing 100, and there is a gap between the extension 113 and the side of the side plate 120 away from the interior of the housing 100 to form an insertion part for inserting fingers. When workers move the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, they can insert their fingers into the gap to facilitate manual lifting of the outdoor unit.

[0094] It should be noted that the gap between the extension 113 and the side plate 120 should be designed to allow a finger to be inserted.

[0095] In some embodiments, the extension 113 extends along the outer periphery of the top cover 110 and the extension 113 is connected end to end in the extension direction, so that the gap between the extension 113 and the side plate 120 is provided along the outer periphery of the housing 100, and the insertion part extends along the outer periphery of the housing 100, thereby facilitating the lifting of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner from multiple directions by the staff, and improving the flexibility and convenience of operation.

[0096] like Figure 8 As shown, the extension 113 includes a first folding plate 1131, one end of which is connected to the bending portion 112, and the other end of which is disposed in a direction away from the interior of the housing 100.

[0097] The extension 113 includes a second folding plate 1132. The upper end of the second folding plate 1132 is connected to the end of the first folding plate 1131 away from the bending portion 112. The lower end of the second folding plate 1132 extends toward the bottom of the housing 100, thereby enhancing the structural strength of the extension 113.

[0098] The first folding plate 1131 and the second folding plate 1132 are connected to form an L-shaped inverted structure to facilitate gripping when moving the outdoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0099] like Figure 8 As shown, one end of the first folding plate 1131 is connected to the bending portion 112, and the other end of the first folding plate 1131 is set in a direction away from the interior of the housing 100. The connection method and extension direction design of the first folding plate 1131 enable it to effectively transfer the supporting force of the bending portion 112 to the extension portion 113.

[0100] It should be noted that since the extension 113 is connected to the lower end of the bending portion 112, and the bending portion 112 is in contact with the side plate 120, the first folding plate 1131 can increase the distance between the second folding plate 1132 and the side plate 120, so that the second folding plate 1132 and the side plate 120 together define the insertion portion.

[0101] It should be noted that, in order to prevent the lower end of the second folding plate 1132 from cutting fingers, the lower end of the second folding plate 1132 has a rounded corner structure.

[0102] like Figure 8 As shown, in order to facilitate the insertion of fingers into the gap of extension 113 during manual handling, a boss 114 is provided at the lower end of the second folding plate 1132. The boss 114 is located on the side of the second folding plate 1132 facing the side plate 120. When the finger is inserted into the gap, the fingertip presses against the boss 114, which facilitates the contact between the finger and the boss 114, thereby facilitating the stable application of force by the finger during handling.

[0103] It should be noted that there is a gap between the boss 114 and the first folding plate 1131 along the height direction of the housing 100. The gap between the boss 114 and the first folding plate 1131 provides additional space for handling operations, making it easier for operators to insert their fingers and grasp the boss 114.

[0104] like Figure 9 As shown, the second folding plate 1132 and the side plate 120 are connected to each other by a connector 400. The connector 400 connects the second folding plate 1132 and the side plate 120, which can firmly connect the second folding plate 1132 and the side plate 120, improve the stability of the overall structure, and prevent the components from loosening or deforming.

[0105] At least two connectors 400 are provided. Providing at least two connectors 400 can provide multi-point support for the second fold plate 1132, thereby enhancing the stability and uniformity of the connection.

[0106] Two connectors 400 are arranged correspondingly along the length of the housing 100, ensuring that the connection force between the second folding plate 1132 and the side plate 120 is evenly distributed.

[0107] The second folding plate 1132 is provided with a first connecting part. The first connecting part provides a clear installation position for the connector 400, so that the second folding plate 1132 can be precisely connected to the side plate 120.

[0108] The side plate 120 is provided with a second connecting part, which is provided in conjunction with the first connecting part to provide a corresponding installation position for the connector 400.

[0109] The first connecting part and the second connecting part are arranged correspondingly, and the corresponding arrangement of the first connecting part and the second connecting part enables the connector 400 to pass through both accurately, so as to achieve a tight connection between the second folding plate 1132 and the side plate 120.

[0110] The connector 400 passes through the first connecting part and the second connecting part to form a rigid connection between the second folding plate 1132 and the side plate 120, effectively preventing loosening or displacement caused by vibration or external force.

[0111] In some embodiments, the first connecting portion is a connecting hole provided in the second folding plate 1132; the second connecting portion is a connecting hole provided in the side plate 120.

[0112] like Figure 9 As shown, in order to increase the connection between the connector 400 and the first connecting part, the first connecting part is provided with a first flange 1133. The first flange 1133 increases the contact area between the connector 400 and the first connecting part, thereby increasing the connection between the connector 400 and the first connecting part.

[0113] The first flange 1133 is located on the side of the second folding plate 1132 facing the side plate 120, so as to increase the contact area between the connector 400 and the first flange 1133 and provide a stable support for the connector 400.

[0114] The connector 400 passes through the first flange 1133 to form a rigid connection between the second fold plate 1132 and the side plate 120, effectively preventing loosening or displacement caused by vibration or external force.

[0115] like Figure 9As shown, in order to increase the firmness of the connection between the connector 400 and the second connecting part, the second connecting part is provided with a second flange 121 to increase the contact area between the connector 400 and the first connecting part, so that the connector 400 can more firmly connect the side plate 120 and the second folding plate 1132.

[0116] The second flange 121 is located on the side of the side plate 120 away from the inside of the housing 100, so as to increase the contact area between the connector 400 and the second flange 121 and provide a stable support for the connector 400.

[0117] The connector 400 passes through the second flange 121 to form a rigid connection between the second fold plate 1132 and the side plate 120, effectively preventing loosening or displacement caused by vibration or external force.

[0118] To make it easier for connector 400 to be inserted into the second connecting part, such as Figure 9 As shown, the inner diameter of the end of the second flange 121 away from the side plate 120 is larger than the inner diameter of the end of the second flange 121 connected to the second connecting part, so that the second flange 121 is flared, which facilitates the connector 400 to pass through the second connecting part.

[0119] The inner diameter of the second flange 121 at the end furthest from the side plate 120 is larger, forming a natural guide entrance that can guide the connector 400 to be smoothly inserted into the second connecting part. This design reduces friction and resistance during insertion, and prevents the connector 400 from getting stuck or shifting during insertion due to misalignment or excessive friction.

[0120] like Figure 7 As shown, the top cover 110 is provided with a protrusion 111. The protrusion 111 protrudes from the side of the top cover 110 away from the inside of the housing 100. The protrusion 111 is used to increase the strength of the top cover 110 so that it can better withstand external loads and environmental influences.

[0121] The protrusion 111 is located on the outside of the top cover 110, providing additional structural support without occupying the internal space of the housing 100.

[0122] The protrusion 111 is arranged along the length of the top cover 110. The design of the protrusion 111 extending along the length direction enables it to evenly distribute the force on the top cover 110, thereby enhancing the overall stability of the top cover 110.

[0123] like Figure 10 As shown, through simulation analysis, the modal frequency of the top cover 110 in this application is 48.1 Hz, while in related technologies, the modal frequency of the top cover 110 is 46.3 Hz. Therefore, the top cover 110 in this application has better strength.

[0124] It should be noted that modal frequency is the natural vibration frequency of a structure under undamped free vibration. Simply put, when a structure is initially excited, without any external continuous force and with negligible damping, the structure will vibrate at its own specific frequency, which is called the modal frequency.

[0125] When moving the outdoor unit of the air conditioner, the operator can insert their fingers into the gap between the extension 113 and the side panel 120 from any direction around the outer periphery of the casing 100, with the fingertips contacting the top of the boss 114. After gripping the extension 113 tightly, the operator can exert upward force to slowly lift the outdoor unit of the air conditioner to the target position.

[0126] The aforementioned outdoor air conditioner unit features an extension 113 on the top cover 110, with the lower end of the extension 113 facing the bottom of the casing 100 and positioned outside the casing 100. This creates an insertion section between the extension 113 and the side panel 120, allowing fingers to be inserted for lifting. The extension 113 is designed as an L-shaped, inwardly inverted structure formed by a first folding plate 1131 and a second folding plate 1132, allowing fingers to grip the extension 113. The second folding plate 1132 provides a support to prevent fingers from slipping out of the extension 113 during lifting, making the handling process more stable and convenient, and improving the ease and safety of lifting operations.

[0127] The aforementioned outdoor unit of the air conditioner also extends the extension 113 along the outer periphery of the casing 100 and the extension 113 is connected end to end in the extension direction, so that the insertion part extends along the circumference of the casing 100, thereby facilitating the lifting of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner from any direction of the casing 100, such as left, right, front, or back.

[0128] Finally, it should be noted that the following embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

[0129] For ease of explanation, the following description has been provided in conjunction with specific embodiments. However, the following exemplary discussion is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the specific forms disclosed below. Various modifications and variations can be made based on the following teachings. The embodiments were chosen and described below to better explain the principles and practical applications, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better use the described embodiments and various different variations of embodiments suitable for specific use considerations.

Claims

1. An outdoor unit for an air conditioner, comprising: The housing includes a housing air inlet and a housing air outlet, wherein the housing air inlet is located on the outer periphery of the housing and the housing air outlet is located on the front side of the housing. A fan is located inside the housing, with the air outlet side of the fan facing the air outlet of the housing. A heat exchanger is disposed inside the casing, with the windward side of the heat exchanger facing the air inlet of the casing; A compressor, located inside the housing, is used to drive the flow of refrigerant within the heat exchanger; The characteristic is that the housing comprises: A side panel is located on the outer periphery of the housing, and the housing air inlet and housing air outlet are respectively disposed on the side panel; A top cover, located at the top of the housing, is positioned above the side panel; An extension is provided on the outer edge of the top cover, with its upper end connected to the top cover and its lower end facing the bottom of the housing; the extension is located on the side of the side plate away from the inside of the housing, and the extension and the side plate away from the inside of the housing have a gap that allows a finger to be inserted.

2. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The extension has a boss on the side facing the side plate. The boss is located at the lower end of the extension, and there is a gap between the boss and the top cover along the height direction of the housing.

3. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The extension is provided around the outer periphery of the top cover.

4. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top cover has a bent portion along its outer edge, which extends from the top cover toward the bottom of the housing. The bent portion contacts the side of the side plate that is away from the inside of the housing. The extension portion is located at the lower end of the bent portion.

5. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The extension is provided with a first connecting part, and the side plate is provided with a second connecting part. The first connecting part and the second connecting part are provided correspondingly, and the same connecting member passes through the first connecting part and the second connecting part.

6. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first connecting portion is provided with a first flange, which is located on the side of the extension portion facing the side plate, and the connecting member passes through the first flange.

7. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second connecting part is provided with a second flange, which is located on the side of the side plate away from the inside of the housing, and the connecting member is provided through the second flange.

8. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner diameter of the end of the second flange furthest from the side plate is greater than the inner diameter of the end of the second flange connected to the second connecting part.

9. The outdoor unit of the air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top cover has a protrusion that protrudes from the side of the top cover away from the inside of the housing, and the protrusion is arranged along the length of the top cover.

10. An outdoor unit for an air conditioner, comprising: The housing includes a housing air inlet and a housing air outlet, wherein the housing air inlet is located on the outer periphery of the housing and the housing air outlet is located on the front side of the housing. A fan is located inside the housing, with the air outlet side of the fan facing the air outlet of the housing. A heat exchanger is disposed inside the casing, with the windward side of the heat exchanger facing the air inlet of the casing and the leeward side of the heat exchanger facing the air inlet of the fan. A compressor, located inside the housing, is used to drive the flow of refrigerant within the heat exchanger; The characteristic is that the housing comprises: Side panels are located on the outer periphery of the housing, and the housing air inlet and housing air outlet are respectively opened on the side panels; A top cover is located at the top of the housing and is positioned above the side panel. An extension is provided along the outer edge of the top cover, with the upper end of the extension connected to the top cover and the lower end of the extension facing the bottom of the housing. The extension is located on the side of the side panel away from the interior of the housing, and there is a gap between the extension and the side panel away from the interior of the housing to form an insertion part. The insertion part extends circumferentially along the housing to allow fingers to be inserted.

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