Panel and air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses a panel and an air conditioner, and relates to the technical field of air conditioners, the panel comprises a first plate section and a second plate section, the first plate section comprises a first main body part and a first splicing part, and the first splicing part is convexly arranged on the end face of the first main body part; the first plate section comprises a first main body part and a first splicing part, the second plate section comprises a second main body part and a second splicing part, the second splicing part is arranged on the back face of the side, facing the first plate section, of the second main body part, an insertion gap is formed between the second splicing part and the second main body part, and the first splicing part is inserted into the insertion gap and connected with the second splicing part; and the first main body part and the second main body part are spliced. According to the technical scheme, the structural rationality of the panel splicing position can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] During the production of air conditioners, in order to meet the requirements of installation structure and strength, it is often necessary to perform local processing on the components of the air conditioner. For example, the air conditioner panel needs to be locally reinforced, or a certain texture or pattern needs to be set on a certain surface of the air conditioner panel. If the whole panel is processed, it may cause unnecessary waste. Therefore, the panel is often made of multiple segments spliced ​​together to facilitate local processing of the air conditioner panel and improve the production efficiency of the air conditioner.

[0003] However, in existing technologies, multiple board segments are spliced ​​together using a splicing structure, but the design of this splicing structure is often not reasonable enough, resulting in a low yield rate or insufficient splicing strength during board segment production. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a panel and an air conditioner that aims to improve the structural rationality of the panel splicing.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the panel proposed in this utility model includes:

[0006] The first segment includes a first main body and a first splicing part, the first splicing part protruding from the end face of the first main body; and

[0007] The second plate segment includes a second main body and a second splicing part. The second splicing part is located on the back side of the second main body facing the first plate segment and forms an insertion gap with the second main body. The first splicing part is inserted into the insertion gap and connected with the second splicing part so that the first main body and the second main body are spliced ​​together.

[0008] In one embodiment, the first splicing part and the second splicing part are interlocked.

[0009] In one embodiment, the second splicing portion includes a splicing segment and a connecting segment arranged at an angle, the splicing segment being spaced apart and parallel to the back of the second main body portion, and the connecting segment connecting the splicing segment and the second main body portion;

[0010] The first splicing part includes a first card plate protruding from the end face of the first main body, and the first card plate has a card groove on the side facing the splicing segment. The splicing segment has a card protrusion protruding towards the second main body, and the card protrusion can be engaged into the card groove.

[0011] In one embodiment, a first card hole is provided at the corner where the splicing segment and the connecting segment are connected, through which the first card plate passes, and the card protrudes from the edge of the first card hole.

[0012] In one embodiment, the second splicing portion includes a splicing segment and a connecting segment arranged at an angle, the splicing segment being spaced apart and parallel to the back of the second main body portion, and the connecting segment connecting the splicing segment and the second main body portion;

[0013] The first splicing part includes a second card plate protruding from the end face of the first main body part. The second card plate has a hollow hole and an elastic buckle is provided in the hollow hole. The splicing section has a second card hole, and the elastic buckle can be locked onto the edge of the second card hole.

[0014] In one embodiment, the connecting section is provided with a clearance hole for the second card plate to pass through, and the clearance hole is connected to the second card hole.

[0015] In one embodiment, the first splicing part further includes an inset edge, the thickness of which is less than the thickness of the first main body part, so as to form a limiting step at the junction of the inset edge and the first main body part, and the first or second locking plate is disposed at the free end of the inset edge.

[0016] The insert can be inserted into the interlocking gap so that the limiting step abuts against the edge of the second main body.

[0017] In one embodiment, the second splicing portion includes a splicing segment and a connecting segment arranged at an angle, the splicing segment being spaced apart and parallel to the back of the second main body portion, and the connecting segment connecting the splicing segment and the second main body portion;

[0018] The first splicing part includes a first card plate protruding from the end face of the first main body, and the first card plate has a card groove on the side facing the splicing segment. The splicing segment has a card protrusion protruding towards the second main body, and the card protrusion can be engaged in the card groove.

[0019] The first splicing part further includes a second card plate protruding from the end face of the first main body part. The second card plate has a hollow hole and an elastic buckle is provided in the hollow hole. The connecting section has a second card hole for the second card plate to pass through. The elastic buckle can be engaged with the edge of the second card hole.

[0020] Both the first plate segment and the second plate segment include a main plate segment and bent plate segments disposed on opposite sides of the main plate segment. The first card plate and the card protrusion are both disposed on the bent plate segment, and the second card plate and the second card hole are both disposed on the main plate segment.

[0021] In one embodiment, one of the first plate segment and the second plate segment is made of sheet metal, and the other is made of plastic; and / or,

[0022] The first plate segment and the second plate segment have different surface treatment structures in terms of color and / or roughness and / or surface material.

[0023] This utility model also proposes an air conditioner, including the panel described above.

[0024] In one embodiment, the air conditioner includes an indoor unit, an outdoor unit, and a flexible connection assembly, wherein the flexible connection assembly connects the indoor unit and the outdoor unit.

[0025] The panel is located on the indoor unit of the air conditioner; and / or,

[0026] The flexible refrigerant pipe of the flexible connection assembly is pre-filled with refrigerant; and / or,

[0027] The compressor of the air conditioner is located in the indoor unit of the air conditioner.

[0028] The technical solution of this utility model involves providing a first splicing part on the first main body and a second splicing part on the second main body. The first splicing part protrudes from the end face of the first main body, so even if the thickness of the first splicing part is increased, the impact on the first main body is negligible. The second splicing part is located on the back side of the second main body facing the first panel segment and forms an insertion gap with the second main body. The first splicing part is inserted into the insertion gap, which helps to reduce the splicing gap between the first and second panel segments and ensure the flatness of the splice. The second splicing part is connected to the first splicing part, thereby avoiding direct connection between the first splicing part and the second main body. Therefore, even if it is necessary to improve the connection strength between the first and second panel segments, only the local thickness of the second splicing part needs to be increased, and the impact on the second main body is negligible. This reduces the impact on the front of the first and second panel segments when improving the connection strength, thereby improving the yield rate of the panel. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the air conditioner provided by this utility model;

[0031] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the middle panel;

[0032] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0033] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0034] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the middle panel structure;

[0035] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified cross-sectional view of the structure at point C in the middle;

[0036] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Exploded view of the first and second connecting parts;

[0037] Figure 8 for Figure 5 A magnified view of a section at point D.

[0038] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0039] 100. Air conditioner indoor unit; 1. Panel; 101. Main board segment; 102. Bending plate segment; 11. First plate segment; 111. First splicing part; 112. First retaining plate; 113. Recess; 114. Second retaining plate; 115. Hole; 116. Elastic buckle; 117. Embossing; 118. Limiting step; 12. Second plate segment; 121. Second splicing part; 122. Insertion gap; 123. Splicing section; 124. Connecting section; 125. Recessed protrusion; 126. First retaining hole; 127. Second retaining hole; 128. Clearance hole; 129. Abutment rib.

[0040] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0042] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0043] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0044] This utility model proposes a panel 1 for an air conditioner. The air conditioner also includes an outdoor unit, with flexible connecting components connecting the indoor unit 100 and the outdoor unit respectively. This air conditioner can be a split-type air conditioner that is easy for users to install themselves. It uses flexible refrigerant pipes to connect the indoor heat exchanger of the indoor unit 100 and the outdoor heat exchanger of the outdoor unit, and refrigerant is injected into the refrigerant circuit before the equipment leaves the factory. Thus, when users install the equipment themselves, they only need to fix the indoor unit 100 and the outdoor unit separately, without needing to assemble the refrigerant pipes or add refrigerant, thereby reducing installation difficulty and enabling user-installed installation. However, this design is not limited to this; in other embodiments, the air conditioner of this utility model can also be a common split-type air conditioner or an integrated air conditioner.

[0045] Furthermore, this type of split-type air conditioner, which is easy for users to install individually, allows the compressor to be placed inside the indoor unit 100, thereby reducing the weight of the outdoor unit and facilitating its installation on the mounting bracket assembly. Correspondingly, in order to reduce the noise generated by the compressor, a noise reduction structure needs to be installed on the compressor.

[0046] In existing technologies, during the production of air conditioners, to meet requirements such as installation structure and strength, some components often require localized processing. For example, the air conditioner panel 1 may need localized reinforcement, such as increasing the local strength of the air outlet area. To facilitate processing, overall reinforcement, such as replacing the entire material of the air conditioner panel 1, could lead to unnecessary material waste. Alternatively, to achieve a lightweight design, parts of the air conditioner panel 1 may adopt a lightweight structure. Or, the surface of the air conditioner panel 1 may need to be textured or patterned. However, due to the large overall area of ​​the air conditioner panel 1, localized processing is difficult, causing inconvenience and reducing production efficiency. Therefore, referring to... Figure 1 In one embodiment of this utility model, the panel 1 includes a first panel segment 11 and a second panel segment 12. The first panel segment 11 and the second panel segment 12 are spliced ​​together to realize the split design of the air conditioner panel 1. According to the requirements of different air conditioners, the materials of the first panel segment 11 and the second panel segment 12 can be designed separately or different surface treatment processes can be applied to the first panel segment 11 and / or the second panel segment 12, thereby improving the design flexibility of the panel 1, reducing the limitations of the panel 1 design, and meeting the personalized needs of users.

[0047] In one embodiment, one of the first panel segment 11 and the second panel segment 12 is made of sheet metal, and the other is made of plastic. For example, the first panel segment 11 is made of sheet metal, such as titanium alloy or magnesium alloy, and the second panel segment 12 is made of plastic. In other embodiments, the second panel segment 12 is made of sheet metal, and the first panel segment 11 is made of plastic, thereby achieving both lightweighting of the panel 1 and improving its aesthetics. In other embodiments, the first panel segment 11 and the second panel segment 12 can also be made of other different materials, thereby increasing the design flexibility of the panel 1, reducing design limitations, and meeting the personalized needs of users.

[0048] In another embodiment, the surface treatment structures of the first plate segment 11 and the second plate segment 12 are different in color and / or roughness and / or material. For example, the surface of the first plate segment 11 or the second plate segment 12 is frosted, or different raised or recessed patterns are provided, or different colors are sprayed, or the surface is coated, thereby improving the flexibility of the panel 1 design, reducing the limitations of the panel 1 design, and meeting the personalized needs of users.

[0049] In the prior art, in order to ensure the flatness and aesthetics of the front of panel 1, the back of the first panel segment 11 and the second panel segment 12 are provided with a splicing structure so that the first panel segment 11 and the second panel segment 12 can be spliced ​​together. However, in order to ensure the splicing strength, the splicing structure is often locally thickened. If the thickened position is directly connected to the back of the first panel segment 11 or the second panel segment 12, that is, the thickness of the first panel segment 11 or the second panel segment 12 is locally thickened, it may cause the first panel segment 11 or the second panel segment 12 to deform due to internal stress, resulting in defects such as shrinkage marks on the front of the first panel segment 11 and the second panel segment 12, affecting the flatness and aesthetics of the front of the first panel segment 11 and the second panel segment 12, and causing the yield of panel 1 to decrease.

[0050] Please see Figures 1 to 8 In an embodiment of this utility model, the first plate segment 11 includes a first main body and a first splicing part 111, the first splicing part 111 protruding from the end face of the first main body; the second plate segment 12 includes a second main body and a second splicing part 121, the second splicing part 121 is disposed on the back side of the second main body facing the first plate segment 11, and forms an insertion gap 122 with the second main body, the first splicing part 111 is inserted into the insertion gap 122 and connected with the second splicing part 121, so that the first main body and the second main body are spliced ​​together.

[0051] Specifically, the first splicing portion 111 protrudes from the end face of the first main body portion. Therefore, even if the thickness of the first splicing portion 111 is increased, the impact on the first main body portion is negligible. The second splicing portion 121 can form a splicing gap with the second main body portion, thereby facilitating the insertion of the first splicing portion 111 and helping to reduce the splicing gap between the first panel segment 11 and the second panel segment 12, ensuring the flatness of the splicing. The second splicing portion 121 is connected to the first splicing portion 111, thereby avoiding direct connection between the first splicing portion 111 and the second main body portion. Therefore, even if it is necessary to improve the connection strength between the first panel segment 11 and the second panel segment 12, only the local thickness of the second splicing portion 121 needs to be increased, and the impact on the second main body portion is negligible. This reduces the impact on the front of the first panel segment 11 and the second panel segment 12 when improving the connection strength, thereby improving the yield of panel 1.

[0052] In split-type air conditioners, this panel 1 is typically configured as the front panel 1 of the indoor unit 100. The panel 1 may also include a third and / or a fourth segment, meaning it can be composed of multiple segments joined together. This invention does not limit the number of segments in the panel 1; users can design it according to their actual needs. The first splicing part 111 is integrally formed with the first main body, thus ensuring the strength of the first segment 11, facilitating its assembly, and improving the splicing stability of the first segment 11 and the second segment 12. For example, the first splicing part 111 is integrally injection molded with the first main body. In other embodiments, the first splicing part 111 and the first main body can also be bonded or snap-fitted together. The second splicing part 121 is integrally formed with the second main body, thus ensuring the strength of the second segment 12, facilitating its assembly, and improving the splicing stability of the first segment 11 and the second segment 12. For example, the second splicing part 121 is integrally injection molded with the second main body. In other embodiments, the second splicing part 121 and the second main body can also be glued or snapped together.

[0053] To facilitate the connection between the first splicing part 111 and the second splicing part 121, in one embodiment, the first splicing part 111 and the second splicing part 121 are interlocked. Because the interlocking structure is easy to install, has small components, and requires no external tools for installation, it facilitates the assembly of the first plate segment 11 and the second plate segment 12. The first splicing part 111 and the second splicing part 121 can be connected using only one interlocking structure, or they can be connected using multiple different interlocking structures. This further improves the installation stability of the first plate segment 11 and the second plate segment 12, reducing the possibility of multiple interlocking structures simultaneously loosening and causing the first plate segment 11 and the second plate segment 12 to detach. Of course, in other embodiments, the first splicing part 111 and the second splicing part 121 can also be fixed by adhesive bonding or fastener connection.

[0054] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figures 5 to 7 In one embodiment of the present invention, the second splicing part 121 includes a splicing segment 123 and a connecting segment 124 arranged at an angle. The splicing segment 123 is spaced apart and parallel to the back of the second main body, and the connecting segment 124 connects the splicing segment 123 and the second main body.

[0055] The first splicing part 111 includes a first card plate 112 protruding from the end face of the first main body, and the first card plate 112 is provided with a card groove 113 on the side facing the splicing section 123. The splicing section 123 is provided with a card protrusion 125 protruding towards the second main body, and the card protrusion 125 can be inserted into the card groove 113.

[0056] Specifically, the splicing segment 123 is spaced parallel to the back of the second main body. The first splicing part 111 and the splicing segment 123 are spliced ​​together, and there is no snap-fit ​​relationship between them and the connecting segment 124. Therefore, if it is necessary to increase the thickness of the first plate segment 11 and the second plate segment 12, only the local thickness of the splicing segment 123 needs to be increased. Since there is no direct connection between the splicing segment 123 and the second main body, the impact of increasing the local thickness of the splicing segment 123 on the second main body is reduced. The first splicing part 111 includes a first locking plate 112 protruding from the end face of the first main body. The first locking plate 112 has a slot 113 on the side facing the splicing segment 123. The splicing segment 123 has a locking protrusion 125 protruding towards the second main body. When the first locking plate 112 is fully inserted into the insertion gap 122, the locking protrusion 125 just fits into the slot 113, thereby preventing the first locking plate 112 from disengaging from the splicing gap and ensuring the splicing of the first plate segment 11 and the second plate segment 12.

[0057] In existing technologies, the protrusion 125 is often located on the back side of the second main body, and its size is relatively small. This makes the protrusion 125 prone to defects such as chipped corners during actual processing. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the size of the protrusion 125. However, such a design is equivalent to locally thickening the second main body, which easily leads to defects such as shrinkage marks on the front side of the second main body. In this solution, the protrusion 125 is located in the splicing section 123. Therefore, no matter how the size and shape of the protrusion 125 are changed, it is almost impossible to affect the second main body, thus effectively ensuring the yield rate.

[0058] The splicing segment 123 and the connecting segment 124 are integrally formed, which ensures the strength of the second plate segment 12, facilitates its assembly, and improves the splicing stability of the first plate segment 11 and the second plate segment 12. For example, the splicing segment 123 and the connecting segment 124 are integrally injection molded; in other embodiments, the splicing segment 123 and the connecting segment 124 can also be glued or snap-fitted together.

[0059] Furthermore, a first locking hole 126 is provided at the corner where the splicing section 123 and the connecting section 124 are connected, allowing the first locking plate 112 to pass through. A locking protrusion 125 is located at the edge of the first locking hole 126. This first locking hole 126 is used for the first locking plate 112 to pass through, meaning the length of the first locking plate 112 is greater than the depth of the insertion gap 122, thereby helping to reduce the insertion depth of the first splicing part 111 and facilitating the engagement of the locking protrusion 125 with the locking groove 113. The first locking hole 126 is located at the corner where the splicing section 123 and the connecting section 124 are connected, further reducing the depth of the insertion gap 122. The locking protrusion 125 is located at the edge of the first locking hole 126, which also facilitates its processing and shaping. On the other hand, the first card plate 112 extends through the first card hole 126, so that when the first plate segment 11 and the second plate segment 12 are disassembled, the user can directly press the first card plate 112 away from the card segment, thereby causing the card protrusion 125 to disengage from the card slot 113, thus facilitating the disassembly of the first plate segment 11 and the second plate segment 12.

[0060] The protrusion 125 is integrally formed into the splicing segment 123, thereby ensuring the splicing strength of the first splicing part 111 and the second splicing part 121, and also facilitating the assembly of the second plate segment 12. For example, the protrusion 125 is integrally injection molded into the splicing segment 123; in other embodiments, the protrusion 125 may also be glued or snapped onto the splicing segment 123.

[0061] Please see Figures 2 to 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 In another embodiment of the present invention, the second splicing part 121 includes a splicing segment 123 and a connecting segment 124 arranged at an angle. The splicing segment 123 is spaced apart and parallel to the back of the second main body, and the connecting segment 124 connects the splicing segment 123 and the second main body.

[0062] The first splicing part 111 includes a second card plate 114 protruding from the end face of the first main body. The second card plate 114 has a hollow hole 115 and an elastic buckle 116 is provided in the hollow hole 115. The splicing section 123 has a second card hole 127, and the elastic buckle 116 can be locked onto the edge of the second card hole 127.

[0063] Specifically, the second locking plate 114 protrudes from the end face of the first main body. This second locking plate 114 is used to install the elastic buckle 116. The elastic buckle 116 extends from one side of the perforated hole 115 of the second locking plate 114 to the other side, allowing it to swing within the perforated hole 115, thus ensuring its elasticity. The splicing section 123 is provided with a second locking hole 127, that is, a second locking hole 127 is provided on the side wall of the insertion gap 122. During installation, the second locking plate 114 is inserted into the insertion gap 122. When inserted into place, the elastic buckle 116 is precisely engaged in the buckle groove, thereby preventing the first buckle from dislodging and ensuring that the elastic buckle 116 and the buckle groove elastic buckle 116 are engaged. The second locking hole 127 is located on the side wall inside the insertion gap 122 of the panel 1. When the user needs to disassemble the panel 1, they can directly press the elastic part through the second locking hole 127, thereby facilitating the disassembly of the second locking plate 114 from the insertion gap 122. Furthermore, when it is necessary to strengthen the engagement between the elastic buckle 116 and the second locking hole 127, only the size of the elastic buckle 116 needs to be increased; therefore, the impact on the first main body is almost negligible.

[0064] The elastic buckle 116 is integrally formed into the second clamping plate 114, thereby ensuring the structural strength of the second clamping plate 114, facilitating its assembly, and ensuring a stable engagement between the elastic buckle 116 and the second clamping hole 127. For example, the elastic buckle 116 is integrally injection molded into the second clamping plate 114; in other embodiments, the elastic buckle 116 may also be glued or snapped onto the second clamping plate 114.

[0065] Furthermore, the connecting section 124 is provided with a clearance hole 128 for the second locking plate 114 to pass through, and the clearance hole 128 is connected to the second locking hole 127. The second locking hole 127 is used for the second locking plate 114 to pass through, meaning the length of the second locking plate 114 is greater than the depth of the insertion gap 122, thereby helping to reduce the insertion depth of the first splicing part 111, thus facilitating the engagement of the elastic buckle 116 with the second locking hole 127. The clearance hole 128 is connected to the second locking hole 127, thereby further helping to reduce the depth of the insertion gap 122.

[0066] Please see Figures 2 to 4 In one embodiment, the first splicing part 111 further includes an inset 117, the thickness of which is less than the thickness of the first main body, so as to form a limiting step 118 at the junction of the inset 117 and the first main body, and a first locking plate 112 or a second locking plate 114 is disposed at the free end of the inset 117.

[0067] The insert 117 can be inserted into the insertion gap 122 so that the limiting step 118 abuts against the edge of the second main body.

[0068] Specifically, when the first plate segment 11 and the second plate segment 12 are spliced, the inset 117 is inserted into the insertion gap 122, thereby increasing the contact area between the first plate segment 11 and the second plate segment 12, so that the first plate segment 11 and the second plate segment 12 partially overlap, thereby improving the splicing stability of the first plate segment 11 and the second plate segment 12. Multiple first clips 112 are provided, and multiple first clips 112 are distributed at the free end of the inset 117, and are spaced apart at the insertion gap 122 corresponding to the first clip holes 126, so that the first clips 112 and the first clip holes 126 are set one-to-one. When inserted into place, the clip protrusion 125 is just locked in the clip groove 113. Similarly, multiple second clips 114 are also provided, and multiple second clips 114 are distributed at the free end of the inset 117, and are spaced apart at the insertion gap 122 corresponding to the second clip holes 127, so that the elastic buckle 116 and the second clip hole 127 are set one-to-one.

[0069] Furthermore, the thickness of the inset 117 is less than the thickness of the first plate segment 11. That is, the outer side of the inset 117 is partially recessed inward relative to the outer side of the first plate segment 11, thereby forming a limiting step 118 at the junction of the inset 117 and the first plate segment 11. The second main body abuts against the limiting step 118, which can further ensure that the outer surfaces of the first plate segment 11 and the second plate segment 12 are flush, thereby improving the surface flatness of the panel 1 and thus improving the overall appearance of the air conditioner.

[0070] Furthermore, refer to Figure 3 Along the length of the insertion gap 122, multiple abutment ribs 129 are spaced apart on the sidewall of the insertion gap 122, and the abutment ribs 129 abut against the insert 117. Specifically, in order to facilitate the insertion of the insert 117 into the insertion gap 122, the width of the insertion gap 122 should be greater than the thickness of the insert 117. This may cause the first plate segment 11 and the second plate segment 12 to wobble after splicing, which is not conducive to the splicing stability of the first plate segment 11 and the second plate segment 12. Therefore, along the length of the insertion gap 122, multiple abutment ribs 129 are spaced apart on the sidewall of the insertion gap 122. The abutment ribs 129 can reduce the width of the insertion gap 122, improve the fit between the insert 117 and the insertion gap 122, and facilitate the installation of the insert 117 and the insertion gap 122, thereby improving the splicing stability of the first plate segment 11 and the second plate segment 12.

[0071] In one embodiment, the first plate segment 11 and the second plate segment 12 both include a main plate segment 101 and bent plate segments 102 disposed on opposite sides of the main plate segment 101. The first locking plate 112 and the locking protrusion 125 are both disposed on the bent plate segment 102, and the second locking plate 114 and the second locking hole 127 are both disposed on the main plate segment 101. That is, the first plate segment 11 and the second plate segment 12 are simultaneously engaged through the locking engagement of the first locking plate 112 and the locking protrusion 125, and the locking engagement of the second locking plate 114 and the second locking hole 127. Specifically, the panel 1 can be the front panel 1, rear panel 1, side panel, top panel, or bottom panel of an air conditioner, etc., and the shape of the panel 1 is also different according to the design requirements of different air conditioners. For example, the panel 1 can be a flat panel 1, an arc panel 1, or a bent panel, etc. In this embodiment, the first panel segment 11 and the second panel segment 12 are both configured as bent panels. Therefore, the first panel segment 11 and the second panel segment 12 both include a main panel segment 101 and bent panel segments 102 respectively disposed on opposite sides of the main panel segment 101. The main panel segment 101 and the bent panel segment 102 are set at an angle. The first locking plate 112 and the locking protrusion 125 are both disposed on the bent panel segment 102, and the second locking plate 114 and the second locking hole 127 are both disposed on the main panel segment 101. That is, the first panel segment 11 and the second panel segment 12 are connected by at least two locking structures, and different panels are provided with different locking structures, which can reduce the possibility of the first panel segment 11 and the second panel segment 12 accidentally coming off, and facilitate the processing of the panel 1. In another embodiment, the first card plate 112 and the card protrusion 125 are both located on the main board segment 101, and the second card plate 114 and the second card hole 127 are both located on the bent plate segment 102.

[0072] To further improve the connection stability between the first plate segment 11 and the second plate segment 12, in one embodiment, both the first plate segment 11 and the second plate segment 12 have multiple plate areas; each plate area is provided with a snap-fit ​​structure formed by a first snap-fit ​​plate 112 and a snap-fit ​​protrusion 125; and / or a snap-fit ​​structure formed by a second snap-fit ​​plate 114 and a second snap-fit ​​hole 127. The division of the plate areas can be flexibly set, i.e., it can be divided according to the bending position of the panel 1, such as at least one of the multiple plate areas having a different orientation than the other plate areas, or it can be divided according to the preset length of the panel 1. Each plate area is provided with at least one snap-fit ​​structure formed by a first snap-fit ​​plate 112 and a snap-fit ​​protrusion 125; and / or at least one snap-fit ​​structure formed by a second snap-fit ​​plate 114 and a second snap-fit ​​hole 127, thereby providing a sufficient number of snap-fit ​​structures to ensure the splicing stability of the first plate segment 11 and the second plate segment 12.

[0073] This utility model also proposes an air conditioner, which includes a panel 1. The specific structure of the panel 1 is as described in the above embodiments. Since this air conditioner adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here. Among them, for split-type air conditioners, this panel 1 is usually configured as the front panel 1 of the indoor unit 100 of the air conditioner.

[0074] The above are merely exemplary embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of this utility model and the contents of the specification and drawings of this utility model, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A panel, characterized by The utility model relates to a plate splicing structure, comprising: a first plate segment comprising a first main body and a first splicing part, the first splicing part being protruded from an end surface of the first main body; and a second plate segment comprising a second main body and a second splicing part, the second splicing part being arranged on a back surface of a side of the second main body facing the first plate segment, and forming an insertion gap with the second main body, the first splicing part being inserted into the insertion gap and connected with the second splicing part, so that the first main body and the second main body are spliced.

2. The panel of claim 1, wherein, The first splicing part and the second splicing part are clamped.

3. The panel of claim 2, wherein, The second splicing part comprises a splicing segment and a connecting segment arranged at an angle, the splicing segment being spaced apart from and parallel to the back surface of the second main body, and the connecting segment connecting the splicing segment and the second main body. The first splicing part comprises a first clamping plate protruded from the end surface of the first main body, and a clamping groove is arranged on a side of the first clamping plate facing the splicing segment, and the splicing segment is provided with a clamping protrusion protruded from the second main body, the clamping protrusion being capable of being clamped into the clamping groove.

4. The panel of claim 3, wherein, A first clamping hole is arranged at a connecting corner of the splicing segment and the connecting segment, and the first clamping plate is capable of being inserted into the first clamping hole.

5. The panel of claim 3, wherein, The first splicing part further comprises a clamping edge, the thickness of the clamping edge being smaller than the thickness of the first main body, so that a limiting step is formed at the junction of the clamping edge and the first main body, and the first clamping plate is arranged at a free end of the clamping edge. The clamping edge is capable of being inserted into the insertion gap, so that the limiting step is abutted against the edge of the second main body.

6. The panel of claim 2, wherein, The second splicing part comprises a splicing segment and a connecting segment arranged at an angle, the splicing segment being spaced apart from and parallel to the back surface of the second main body, and the connecting segment connecting the splicing segment and the second main body. The first splicing part comprises a second clamping plate protruded from the end surface of the first main body, the second clamping plate being provided with a hollow hole, and a resilient buckle is arranged in the hollow hole, and the splicing segment is provided with a second clamping hole, and the resilient buckle is capable of being clamped at the edge of the second clamping hole.

7. The panel of claim 6, wherein, The connecting segment is provided with a avoiding hole for the second clamping plate to pass through, and the avoiding hole is communicated with the second clamping hole.

8. The panel of claim 6, wherein, The first splicing part further comprises a clamping edge, the thickness of the clamping edge being smaller than the thickness of the first main body, so that a limiting step is formed at the junction of the clamping edge and the first main body, and the second clamping plate is arranged at a free end of the clamping edge. The clamping edge is capable of being inserted into the insertion gap, so that the limiting step is abutted against the edge of the second main body.

9. The panel of claim 2, wherein, The second splicing part comprises a splicing segment and a connecting segment arranged at an angle, the splicing segment being spaced apart from and parallel to the back surface of the second main body, and the connecting segment connecting the splicing segment and the second main body. The first splicing part comprises a first clamping plate protruded from the end surface of the first main body, and a clamping groove is arranged on a side of the first clamping plate facing the splicing segment, and the splicing segment is provided with a clamping protrusion protruded from the second main body, the clamping protrusion being capable of being clamped into the clamping groove. The first splicing part further comprises a second clamping plate protruding from the end face of the first body part, the second clamping plate is provided with a hollow hole, and the hollow hole is provided with an elastic buckle, the connecting section is provided with a second clamping hole for the second clamping plate to pass through, and the elastic buckle can be clamped on the edge of the second clamping hole; The first plate section and the second plate section each comprise a main plate section and a bending plate section arranged on opposite sides of the main plate section, the first clamping plate and the clamping convex are arranged on the bending plate section, and the second clamping plate and the second clamping hole are arranged on the main plate section.

10. Panel according to any of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that One of the first plate section and the second plate section is made of sheet metal material, and the other is made of plastic material; and / or, The surface treatment structures of the first plate section and the second plate section are different in color, roughness and / or surface material.

11. An air conditioner characterized by comprising: A panel as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. The air conditioner of claim 11, wherein The air conditioner comprises an air conditioner indoor unit, an air conditioner outdoor unit and a flexible connecting assembly, the flexible connecting assembly connects the air conditioner indoor unit and the air conditioner outdoor unit; The panel is arranged on the air conditioner indoor unit; And / or, The flexible refrigerant pipe of the flexible connecting assembly is pre-filled with refrigerant; And / or, The compressor of the air conditioner is arranged on the air conditioner indoor unit.

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